10 More Budget Hidden Gems You Should Be Playing in Commander – 3 Cunning Rhetoric

An all-star in a Tasha, the Witch Queen Commander build of mine is Cunning Rhetoric from Commander 2021 and Commander: Outlaws of Thunder Junction, an enchantment that does make the opponent think twice when it comes to attacking you or a Planeswalker you control. If an opponent does attack you, the opponent reveals the top card of their library, and you may play the card, where you may also spend mana as though it was any mana to cast it. What makes this card seriously good in Commander is how you can play the opponent’s lands or any cheap interaction to stop the opposing creatures from dealing damage to you or your board.
While the ability on Cunning Rhetoric won’t finish games independently, you can be sure it will inspire some amusing moments when playing Commander, as there’s a level of randomness involved that could create an exciting story between you and your Commander friends. Overall, Cunning Rhetoric is a solid card that offers passive value through opponents attacking you in Commander.