Astor, Bearer of Blades
$0.51
$0.51Legendary Creature — Human Warrior
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Meta Pick
Very popular, most players know the strategy.
Ranking
#1659
Current Rank
#1803
Last Week
#1476
Past 2 Years
Boros Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketVideos
Commander gameplay videos featuring Astor, Bearer of Blades.
New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Astor, Bearer of Blades decks.
Captain America's Shield+7% Synergy
$5.86
Borrowed Knowledge-2% Synergy
$0.19
Pursue the Past-4% Synergy
$0.15
Erode-6% Synergy
$5.37
Turbulent Steppe-12% Synergy
$4.12
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Astor, Bearer of Blades's abilities and overall game plan.
Colossus Hammer+58% Synergy
$1.61
Sram, Senior Edificer+58% Synergy
$0.47
Puresteel Paladin+48% Synergy
$1.97
Argentum Armor+44% Synergy
$2.62
Akiri, Fearless Voyager+42% Synergy
$1.11
Bladehold War-Whip+40% Synergy
$0.30
Danitha Capashen, Paragon+38% Synergy
$0.74
Kaldra Compleat+38% Synergy
$8.10
Bruenor Battlehammer+36% Synergy
$0.84
Consulate Dreadnought+34% Synergy
$0.35
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Astor, Bearer of Blades decks.
Blackblade Reforged+33% Synergy
$3.53
Sigarda's Aid+31% Synergy
$18.46
Fighter Class+30% Synergy
$6.59
Foundry Inspector+29% Synergy
$0.34
Open the Armory+27% Synergy
$2.81
Sword of the Animist+21% Synergy
$5.78
Swiftfoot Boots+15% Synergy
$1.95
Boros Charm-5% Synergy
$4.41
Swords to Plowshares-9% Synergy
$1.32
Path to Exile-13% Synergy
$1.22
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Farewell+5% Synergy
$6.17
Enlightened Tutor+2% Synergy
$37.03
Ancient Tomb+0% Synergy
$129.20
Teferi's Protection0% Synergy
$53.21
Smothering Tithe-8% Synergy
$58.09
Jeska's Will-10% Synergy
$43.04
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Astor, Bearer of Blades's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Reyav, Master Smith+28% Synergy
$0.23
Cloudsteel Kirin+28% Synergy
$0.37
Danitha, Benalia's Hope+28% Synergy
$0.82
Wyleth, Soul of Steel+28% Synergy
$3.65
Stoneforge Mystic+27% Synergy
$30.29
Armored Skyhunter+24% Synergy
$0.33
Bureau Headmaster+23% Synergy
$5.89
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded+23% Synergy
$4.93
Leonin Shikari+22% Synergy
$5.03
Lizard Blades+22% Synergy
$3.56
Nahiri, Forged in Fury+20% Synergy
$8.04
Lion Sash+20% Synergy
$2.32
Stonehewer Giant+19% Synergy
$8.17
Halvar, God of Battle+19% Synergy
$26.53
Cid, Freeflier Pilot+18% Synergy
$0.45
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist+18% Synergy
$4.58
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan+17% Synergy
$0.27
Bladegraft Aspirant+17% Synergy
$0.26
Godo, Bandit Warlord+16% Synergy
$1.12
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary+16% Synergy
$20.30
Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden+15% Synergy
$0.31
Koll, the Forgemaster+15% Synergy
$0.31
Kolodin, Triumph Caster+13% Synergy
$0.17
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms+12% Synergy
$0.52
Champion of the Flame+12% Synergy
$0.24
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame+12% Synergy
$0.13
Rabbit Battery+12% Synergy
$0.34
Depala, Pilot Exemplar+11% Synergy
$0.30
Freya Crescent+10% Synergy
$0.25
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker+10% Synergy
$0.15
Aeronaut Admiral+10% Synergy
$0.29
Cloudspire Coordinator+10% Synergy
$0.19
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior+10% Synergy
$0.47
Jhoira's Familiar+9% Synergy
$2.08
Starnheim Courser+9% Synergy
$0.17
Veteran Motorist+9% Synergy
$0.06
Codsworth, Handy Helper+8% Synergy
$22.38
Speedway Fanatic+8% Synergy
$0.17
Komainu Battle Armor+7% Synergy
$4.60
Adelbert Steiner+7% Synergy
$0.21
Digsite Engineer+6% Synergy
$0.73
Armory Paladin+6% Synergy
$0.32
Voyager Quickwelder+6% Synergy
$0.29
Swiftblade Vindicator+5% Synergy
$0.30
Sami, Wildcat Captain+4% Synergy
$1.13
Keeper of the Accord+2% Synergy
$0.43
Aurelia, the Warleader-2% Synergy
$6.49
Esper Sentinel-4% Synergy
$59.32
Sun Titan-6% Synergy
$0.32
Solemn Simulacrum-10% Synergy
$0.31
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Astor, Bearer of Blades safe.
Dispatch+24% Synergy
$0.33
Inventory Management+11% Synergy
$3.17
Armed and Armored+10% Synergy
$0.36
Rebel Salvo+7% Synergy
$0.23
Resistance Reunited+5% Synergy
$0.14
Ephemerate+4% Synergy
$4.73
Return to Dust+2% Synergy
$0.32
Sejiri Shelter+1% Synergy
$1.79
Dawn Charm+1% Synergy
$2.14
Master Warcraft+1% Synergy
$0.58
Disenchant+1% Synergy
$0.11
Blacksmith's Skill+1% Synergy
$0.31
Cloudshift+1% Synergy
$1.19
Legion Leadership0% Synergy
$0.47
Wear // Tear-1% Synergy
$2.44
Loran's Escape-1% Synergy
$1.41
Thrill of Possibility-2% Synergy
$0.30
Chaos Warp-3% Synergy
$0.34
Dawn's Truce-3% Synergy
$7.79
Deflecting Palm-3% Synergy
$3.61
Abrade-3% Synergy
$0.31
Stroke of Midnight-4% Synergy
$0.30
Akroma's Will-4% Synergy
$15.93
Generous Gift-5% Synergy
$1.45
Deflecting Swat-7% Synergy
$67.12
Flawless Maneuver-9% Synergy
$22.25
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Astor, Bearer of Blades's game plan and control the board.
Steelshaper's Gift+26% Synergy
$8.64
Reckless Crew+13% Synergy
$0.29
Start Your Engines+8% Synergy
$0.27
Wake the Past+7% Synergy
$0.30
One Last Job+6% Synergy
$0.19
Tune Up+4% Synergy
$0.26
Wrath of God+4% Synergy
$3.91
Brilliant Restoration+4% Synergy
$1.47
Unfinished Business+4% Synergy
$0.26
Goldwardens' Gambit+3% Synergy
$0.38
Emeria's Call+2% Synergy
$4.19
Shatterskull Smashing+2% Synergy
$9.02
Vanquish the Horde+1% Synergy
$0.28
Austere Command+0% Synergy
$0.42
Martial Coup+0% Synergy
$0.39
Blasphemous Act-3% Synergy
$0.88
Vandalblast-4% Synergy
$1.53
Rip Apart-5% Synergy
$0.90
Faithless Looting-7% Synergy
$0.24
Sevinne's Reclamation-7% Synergy
$0.32
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Parhelion II+27% Synergy
$1.08
Sword of Hearth and Home+27% Synergy
$19.23
Hammer of Nazahn+26% Synergy
$12.74
Masterwork of Ingenuity+25% Synergy
$1.35
Sword of Feast and Famine+25% Synergy
$39.40
Weatherlight+24% Synergy
$2.12
Loxodon Warhammer+24% Synergy
$2.69
Sword of Vengeance+22% Synergy
$1.01
Shadowspear+22% Synergy
$30.98
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship+21% Synergy
$2.04
The Reaver Cleaver+20% Synergy
$13.69
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o+20% Synergy
$0.35
Helm of the Host+18% Synergy
$11.25
Peacewalker Colossus+18% Synergy
$0.37
Reaver Titan+18% Synergy
$23.74
Sword of Fire and Ice+18% Synergy
$46.47
Sunforger+17% Synergy
$3.48
Commander's Plate+17% Synergy
$45.61
Excalibur, Sword of Eden+17% Synergy
$12.01
Nettlecyst+16% Synergy
$3.15
Thran Power Suit+16% Synergy
$0.77
Salvation Engine+15% Synergy
$1.89
Maul of the Skyclaves+15% Synergy
$0.35
Batterskull+14% Synergy
$4.34
Nautiloid Ship+14% Synergy
$13.60
Hoard Hauler+13% Synergy
$0.35
Blade of Selves+13% Synergy
$2.69
Buster Sword+13% Synergy
$41.06
Sword of Forge and Frontier+13% Synergy
$9.50
Surgehacker Mech+13% Synergy
$0.31
Reckoner Bankbuster+13% Synergy
$0.57
Adaptive Omnitool+13% Synergy
$1.04
Thunderhawk Gunship+12% Synergy
$17.73
Golden Argosy+12% Synergy
$1.04
Smuggler's Copter+12% Synergy
$1.53
Leyline Axe+12% Synergy
$1.44
Aerial Surveyor+11% Synergy
$1.09
Bloodforged Battle-Axe+11% Synergy
$2.42
Hexplate Wallbreaker+11% Synergy
$7.81
Basilisk Collar+10% Synergy
$4.17
Mechtitan Core+10% Synergy
$0.35
Aettir and Priwen+10% Synergy
$8.21
Mithril Coat+9% Synergy
$26.88
Embercleave+9% Synergy
$9.51
Diamond Pick-Axe+9% Synergy
$1.17
Sword of Light and Shadow+8% Synergy
$14.06
Mask of Memory+7% Synergy
$0.44
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes+6% Synergy
$6.27
Genji Glove+5% Synergy
$6.50
Lightning Greaves-5% Synergy
$4.44
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Astor, Bearer of Blades's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Forge Anew+25% Synergy
$4.28
Forging the Tyrite Sword+13% Synergy
$0.31
Born to Drive+8% Synergy
$0.27
Mantle of the Ancients+6% Synergy
$8.31
Siege Modification+4% Synergy
$0.30
Blacksmith's Talent+4% Synergy
$0.29
All That Glitters+4% Synergy
$0.66
Assemble the Legion+0% Synergy
$0.37
Land Tax-3% Synergy
$13.49
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Astor, Bearer of Blades to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients+15% Synergy
$0.84
Nahiri, the Lithomancer+7% Synergy
$0.85
Chandra, Spark Hunter+6% Synergy
$2.94
Nahiri, Storm of Stone+4% Synergy
$0.26
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Axgard Armory+23% Synergy
$0.37
Buried Ruin+19% Synergy
$0.38
Mech Hangar+18% Synergy
$0.37
Inventors' Fair+12% Synergy
$13.15
Rogue's Passage+11% Synergy
$0.38
Slayers' Stronghold+8% Synergy
$0.33
Monumental Henge+8% Synergy
$0.38
Urza's Saga+7% Synergy
$40.73
Ancient Den+6% Synergy
$0.94
Great Furnace+6% Synergy
$2.26
Country Roads+6% Synergy
$0.26
Rocky Roads+5% Synergy
$0.21
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion+3% Synergy
$0.37
Restless Bivouac+2% Synergy
$0.53
Needle Spires+1% Synergy
$0.28
Temple of the False God+0% Synergy
$0.33
Darksteel Citadel+0% Synergy
$3.86
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance+0% Synergy
$2.59
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire+0% Synergy
$5.99
Forgotten Cave+0% Synergy
$0.25
Secluded Steppe+0% Synergy
$0.26
Castle Ardenvale0% Synergy
$0.31
Arena of Glory-4% Synergy
$7.44
Minas Tirith-5% Synergy
$6.18
Reliquary Tower-5% Synergy
$2.94
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Colossal Plow+30% Synergy
$0.19
Cultivator's Caravan+18% Synergy
$0.20
The Aetherspark+8% Synergy
$18.25
The Irencrag+4% Synergy
$1.09
Thran Dynamo+4% Synergy
$4.53
Fire Diamond+2% Synergy
$0.39
Marble Diamond+1% Synergy
$0.34
Commander's Sphere-1% Synergy
$0.33
Sol Ring-3% Synergy
$1.13
Thought Vessel-6% Synergy
$2.51
Boros Signet-6% Synergy
$0.36
Mind Stone-7% Synergy
$0.21
Arcane Signet-7% Synergy
$1.10
Fellwar Stone-11% Synergy
$2.20
Talisman of Conviction-13% Synergy
$0.31
Lands
The mana base foundation for Astor, Bearer of Blades decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Rustvale Bridge+9% Synergy
$0.30
The Mycosynth Gardens+6% Synergy
$0.36
Wind-Scarred Crag+6% Synergy
$0.16
Temple of Triumph+5% Synergy
$0.24
Sacred Peaks+5% Synergy
$0.25
Myriad Landscape+4% Synergy
$0.33
Evolving Wilds+4% Synergy
$0.12
Spire of Industry+3% Synergy
$0.24
Boros Garrison+3% Synergy
$0.21
Emeria's Call+2% Synergy
$4.19
Boros Guildgate+2% Synergy
$0.10
Stone Quarry+2% Synergy
$0.13
Shatterskull Smashing+2% Synergy
$9.02
Sejiri Shelter+1% Synergy
$1.79
Abraded Bluffs+1% Synergy
$0.32
Inspiring Vantage+1% Synergy
$1.21
Alpine Meadow+0% Synergy
$0.38
Plaza of Heroes+0% Synergy
$8.76
Needleverge Pathway+0% Synergy
$4.75
Mountain+0% Synergy
$2.00
Terramorphic Expanse+0% Synergy
$0.16
Plains0% Synergy
$0.08
Sundown Pass0% Synergy
$1.96
Legion Leadership0% Synergy
$0.47
Arid Mesa-2% Synergy
$31.39
Plateau-2% Synergy
$356.24
Fabled Passage-2% Synergy
$3.30
Sunbaked Canyon-3% Synergy
$4.41
Rugged Prairie-3% Synergy
$0.28
Path of Ancestry-3% Synergy
$0.27
Spectator Seating-3% Synergy
$16.58
Sacred Foundry-4% Synergy
$10.35
Elegant Parlor-4% Synergy
$10.83
Clifftop Retreat-5% Synergy
$0.32
Exotic Orchard-6% Synergy
$0.82
Furycalm Snarl-6% Synergy
$0.26
Witch Enchanter-6% Synergy
$3.11
Sunbillow Verge-7% Synergy
$10.91
Command Tower-7% Synergy
$0.25
Battlefield Forge-7% Synergy
$0.26
Sunscorched Divide-7% Synergy
$0.25
Radiant Summit-12% Synergy
$0.91
Similar Commanders
The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Astor, Bearer of Blades.
Bruenor Battlehammer
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Radiant, Serra Archangel // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Reyav, Master Smith
Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden
Eivor, Battle-Ready
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Akroma, Vision of Ixidor
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Flaming Fist
Kemba, Kha Regent
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Rhuk, Hexgold Nabber
Tegan Jovanka
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Krark, the Thumbless
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Flaming Fist
Ma Chao, Western Warrior
Halvar, God of Battle
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Flaming Fist
Frodo, Determined Hero