Rufus Shinra (Commander)

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Benjamin Levin
Jun 17, 2025
How Fun Are the Final Fantasy Main Set Commanders?
Are the legends from the Final Fantasy main set any fun? Let's look at each one and see if they'll be fun in Commander.
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Scryfall
MTGStocks
Behold the Sinister Six!
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
The Soul Stone
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
2.4%inclusion1 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Spectacular Tactics
2.4%inclusion1 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Venom's Hunger
2.4%inclusion1 decks42 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Reno and Rude
60%inclusion50 decks83 decks
60%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
55%inclusion46 decks83 decks
55%synergy
Bastion Protector
58%inclusion48 decks83 decks
55%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
60%inclusion50 decks83 decks
54%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
54%inclusion45 decks83 decks
54%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
48%inclusion40 decks83 decks
47%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
51%inclusion42 decks83 decks
44%synergy
Vincent Valentine
45%inclusion37 decks83 decks
43%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
52%inclusion43 decks83 decks
42%synergy
Zack Fair
45%inclusion37 decks83 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Skullclamp
60%inclusion50 decks83 decks
33%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
57%inclusion47 decks83 decks
39%synergy
Deadly Dispute
51%inclusion42 decks83 decks
30%synergy
Village Rites
49%inclusion41 decks83 decks
27%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
47%inclusion39 decks83 decks
-18%synergy
Blood Artist
45%inclusion37 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Path to Exile
45%inclusion37 decks83 decks
-4%synergy
Victimize
43%inclusion36 decks83 decks
25%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
43%inclusion36 decks83 decks
20%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
42%inclusion35 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
42%inclusion35 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Helitrooper
36%inclusion30 decks83 decks
36%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
35%inclusion29 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Hardened Tactician
35%inclusion29 decks83 decks
32%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
35%inclusion29 decks83 decks
33%synergy
Shinra Reinforcements
35%inclusion29 decks83 decks
34%synergy
Ophiomancer
33%inclusion27 decks83 decks
25%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
31%inclusion26 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
31%inclusion26 decks83 decks
30%synergy
Teysa Karlov
30%inclusion25 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
30%inclusion25 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
26%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
15%synergy
General's Enforcer
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
24%synergy
Interceptor, Shadow's Hound
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
26%synergy
Judge Magister Gabranth
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
23%synergy
Sun Titan
25%inclusion21 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Viscera Seer
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Commissar Severina Raine
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Plaguecrafter
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Weapons Vendor
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Armory Automaton
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Captain of the Watch
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Warren Soultrader
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Company Commander
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Esper Sentinel
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
-6%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Ainok Strike Leader
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Shadow, Mysterious Assassin
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Bronze Guardian
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Gaius van Baelsar
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Tonberry
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Lossarnach Captain
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Chittering Witch
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Loyal Warhound
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Arvad the Cursed
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Corrupted Conviction
41%inclusion34 decks83 decks
30%synergy
Nasty End
37%inclusion31 decks83 decks
33%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
35%inclusion29 decks83 decks
-5%synergy
Vincent's Limit Break
33%inclusion27 decks83 decks
32%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
29%inclusion24 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Fight On!
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
27%synergy
Inkshield
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Clever Concealment
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
20%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
23%synergy
Overkill
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
21%synergy
Dispatch
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Mortify
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
-2%synergy
Reprieve
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Despark
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
-13%synergy
Moogles' Valor
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
-12%synergy
Restoration Magic
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Dark Ritual
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
-11%synergy
Battle Menu
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Espers to Magicite
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Altar's Reap
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Secure the Wastes
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Mana Tithe
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Entrapment Maneuver
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Vayne's Treachery
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Protection Magic
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
41%inclusion34 decks83 decks
22%synergy
Unfinished Business
40%inclusion33 decks83 decks
39%synergy
Reanimate
34%inclusion28 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Damn
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
-9%synergy
Vindicate
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Resentful Revelation
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Evil Reawakened
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Sign in Blood
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
-2%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
-2%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Intent
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Cut a Deal
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Dread Return
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Primevals' Glorious Rebirth
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Ultima
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Worthy Cost
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Martial Coup
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Unearth
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Feed the Swarm
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Poison the Waters
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Release the Dogs
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Idol of Oblivion
41%inclusion34 decks83 decks
36%synergy
The Masamune
41%inclusion34 decks83 decks
39%synergy
Champion's Helm
39%inclusion32 decks83 decks
38%synergy
Buster Sword
35%inclusion29 decks83 decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion28 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion26 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Plate
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
23%synergy
Hero's Blade
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
20%synergy
Mask of Memory
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Phoenix Down
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Ultima Weapon
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Sword of the Animist
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
11%synergy
The Wind Crystal
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
6%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Fishing Gear
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Crystal Fragments
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Oketra's Monument
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
-4%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Basilisk Collar
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Shadowspear
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Colossus Hammer
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Ninja's Blades
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Horn of Gondor
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
6%synergy
White Mage's Staff
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Jet Medallion
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Paladin's Arms
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Grave Pact
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Black Market Connections
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Cultist of the Absolute
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Anointed Procession
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Bitterblossom
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Hidden Stockpile
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Brilliant Wings
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
-17%synergy
Sidequest: Hunt the Mark
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
-2%synergy
Reconnaissance
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Vampiric Rites
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Chorale of the Void
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-2%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-2%synergy
Animate Dead
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-3%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Kaya, Geist Hunter
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
47%inclusion39 decks83 decks
27%synergy
Bojuka Bog
46%inclusion38 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
33%inclusion27 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
30%inclusion25 decks83 decks
14%synergy
High Market
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
15%synergy
The Gold Saucer
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
-4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
-6%synergy
Westvale Abbey
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
-2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
-3%synergy
Karn's Bastion
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion67 decks83 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion66 decks83 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
49%inclusion41 decks83 decks
-4%synergy
Orzhov Signet
42%inclusion35 decks83 decks
-16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
-13%synergy
White Auracite
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Blitzball
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
-12%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion82 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion82 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion71 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Isolated Chapel
67%inclusion56 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Fetid Heath
47%inclusion39 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
47%inclusion39 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
43%inclusion36 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Godless Shrine
43%inclusion36 decks83 decks
-5%synergy
Caves of Koilos
42%inclusion35 decks83 decks
-15%synergy
Tainted Field
42%inclusion35 decks83 decks
-10%synergy
Vault of Champions
35%inclusion29 decks83 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Silence
30%inclusion25 decks83 decks
-11%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
-14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Desolate Mire
25%inclusion21 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
-3%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Spire of Industry
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
-6%synergy
Scoured Barrens
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
-7%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
-13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Demolition Field
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Scrubland
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Crossroads Village
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
-12%synergy
Capital City
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
-2%synergy
Silverquill Campus
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-3%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Silent Clearing
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-9%synergy