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Baird, Argivian Recruiter
Price tag $0.09

Legendary CreatureHuman Soldier

Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for W
Boros

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2351 Current Rank
#2542 Last Week
#2167 Last Month

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Baird, Argivian Recruiter decks.

Wandering Musicians Wandering Musicians
+5% Synergy $0.06
The Duke, Rebel Sentry The Duke, Rebel Sentry
+3% Synergy $0.21
Jet, Freedom Fighter Jet, Freedom Fighter
+3% Synergy $0.07
Treetop Freedom Fighters Treetop Freedom Fighters
+3% Synergy $0.04
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+1% Synergy $2.40

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Baird, Argivian Recruiter's abilities and overall game plan.

Assemble the Legion Assemble the Legion
+50% Synergy $0.31
Valiant Veteran Valiant Veteran
+49% Synergy $0.29
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+46% Synergy $0.32
Siege Veteran Siege Veteran
+41% Synergy $0.21
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+40% Synergy $0.14
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+38% Synergy $0.20
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+36% Synergy $0.17
Commander Mustard Commander Mustard
+35% Synergy $0.66
Tajic, Legion's Edge Tajic, Legion's Edge
+34% Synergy $0.32
Rescue Retriever Rescue Retriever
+34% Synergy $0.66

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Baird, Argivian Recruiter decks.

Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+33% Synergy $0.41
Field Marshal Field Marshal
+32% Synergy $6.02
Swiftblade Vindicator Swiftblade Vindicator
+30% Synergy $0.16
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+28% Synergy $0.29
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+28% Synergy $16.50
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+27% Synergy $0.22
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+24% Synergy $5.49
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-12% Synergy $4.82
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-15% Synergy $1.71
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-20% Synergy $1.06

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-10% Synergy $46.24
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-11% Synergy $44.01

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Baird, Argivian Recruiter's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Ballyrush Banneret Ballyrush Banneret
+28% Synergy $0.16
Veteran Swordsmith Veteran Swordsmith
+28% Synergy $0.16
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+28% Synergy $0.26
Preeminent Captain Preeminent Captain
+28% Synergy $0.65
Skyknight Vanguard Skyknight Vanguard
+26% Synergy $0.44
Tajic, Blade of the Legion Tajic, Blade of the Legion
+26% Synergy $0.24
Haazda Marshal Haazda Marshal
+26% Synergy $0.13
Precinct Captain Precinct Captain
+26% Synergy $0.29
Daru Warchief Daru Warchief
+25% Synergy $2.06
Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider
+23% Synergy $0.14
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+23% Synergy $0.19
Lossarnach Captain Lossarnach Captain
+22% Synergy $0.26
Catapult Master Catapult Master
+22% Synergy $1.04
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+21% Synergy $0.11
Coppercoat Vanguard Coppercoat Vanguard
+21% Synergy $0.19
Serra Redeemer Serra Redeemer
+21% Synergy $0.24
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+20% Synergy $1.06
Resolute Reinforcements Resolute Reinforcements
+20% Synergy $0.07
Akroan Hoplite Akroan Hoplite
+19% Synergy $0.09
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+16% Synergy $0.20
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
+14% Synergy $0.16
Adriana, Captain of the Guard Adriana, Captain of the Guard
+12% Synergy $0.24
Boros Challenger Boros Challenger
+12% Synergy $0.09
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+11% Synergy $0.65
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+11% Synergy $0.42
Legion Loyalist Legion Loyalist
+10% Synergy $3.57
Champion of the Parish Champion of the Parish
+10% Synergy $0.96
Benalish Commander Benalish Commander
+10% Synergy $0.21
Goldnight Commander Goldnight Commander
+9% Synergy $0.12
Intrepid Hero Intrepid Hero
+9% Synergy $0.91
Neyali, Suns' Vanguard Neyali, Suns' Vanguard
+8% Synergy $1.66
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+8% Synergy $0.50
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+8% Synergy $0.58
Brimaz, King of Oreskos Brimaz, King of Oreskos
+8% Synergy $6.84
Cosmogrand Zenith Cosmogrand Zenith
+8% Synergy $6.97
Recruitment Officer Recruitment Officer
+8% Synergy $0.06
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+7% Synergy $0.09
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+7% Synergy $0.50
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+6% Synergy $5.76
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+6% Synergy $32.81
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+6% Synergy $0.88
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+5% Synergy $29.74
Aurelia, the Law Above Aurelia, the Law Above
+4% Synergy $1.04
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+4% Synergy $23.86
Balefire Liege Balefire Liege
+4% Synergy $1.88
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+3% Synergy $12.93
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+2% Synergy $4.08
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
0% Synergy $0.47
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
-5% Synergy $11.39
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-6% Synergy $42.73

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Baird, Argivian Recruiter safe.

Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+25% Synergy $0.05
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+22% Synergy $0.48
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+20% Synergy $0.75
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+19% Synergy $6.26
Master Warcraft Master Warcraft
+7% Synergy $0.69
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+7% Synergy $10.51
Heroic Charge Heroic Charge
+7% Synergy $0.02
Abrade Abrade
+6% Synergy $0.13
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+6% Synergy $0.24
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+6% Synergy $0.13
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+5% Synergy $0.26
Justice Strike Justice Strike
+5% Synergy $0.11
Disenchant Disenchant
+4% Synergy $0.14
Take Up the Shield Take Up the Shield
+4% Synergy $0.04
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy $0.25
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+3% Synergy $0.10
Lightning Helix Lightning Helix
+3% Synergy $0.14
Defiant Strike Defiant Strike
+2% Synergy $0.03
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+1% Synergy $7.50
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-1% Synergy $1.12
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-2% Synergy $9.22
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-4% Synergy $1.28
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-6% Synergy $14.89
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-7% Synergy $0.30
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
-8% Synergy $3.80
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-10% Synergy $0.96
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
-10% Synergy $0.48
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-13% Synergy $0.38

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Baird, Argivian Recruiter's game plan and control the board.

Heroic Reinforcements Heroic Reinforcements
+30% Synergy $0.06
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+23% Synergy $0.78
Captain's Call Captain's Call
+21% Synergy $0.05
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+20% Synergy $0.32
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+19% Synergy $0.99
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+16% Synergy $0.15
Rip Apart Rip Apart
+8% Synergy $0.15
Rally at the Hornburg Rally at the Hornburg
+8% Synergy $0.13
Quarrel's End Quarrel's End
+7% Synergy $0.06
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+6% Synergy $0.51
Honor Honor
+5% Synergy $0.12
Return Triumphant Return Triumphant
+5% Synergy $0.08
Response // Resurgence Response // Resurgence
+4% Synergy $0.30
Recommission Recommission
+4% Synergy $0.16
Collective Effort Collective Effort
+3% Synergy $0.20
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+2% Synergy $0.32
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
0% Synergy $0.18
Angelfire Ignition Angelfire Ignition
-1% Synergy $0.40
Austere Command Austere Command
-2% Synergy $0.27
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-8% Synergy $2.26
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-9% Synergy $0.26
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-19% Synergy $1.53

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+27% Synergy $2.31
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+19% Synergy $0.38
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+18% Synergy $1.11
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+15% Synergy $3.56
Ancestral Blade Ancestral Blade
+13% Synergy $0.05
Veteran's Armaments Veteran's Armaments
+12% Synergy $0.24
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+10% Synergy $0.56
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+9% Synergy $0.30
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+7% Synergy $3.38
Lumen-Class Frigate Lumen-Class Frigate
+6% Synergy $0.21
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+6% Synergy $3.28
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $0.19
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+5% Synergy $15.19
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+5% Synergy $9.45
Kor Halberd Kor Halberd
+5% Synergy $0.09
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+4% Synergy $3.44
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+4% Synergy $6.25
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+4% Synergy $4.10
Greatsword of Tyr Greatsword of Tyr
+3% Synergy $0.16
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-2% Synergy $3.20
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-11% Synergy $5.38
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-21% Synergy $3.86
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-23% Synergy $1.20

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Baird, Argivian Recruiter's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+27% Synergy $0.14
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+25% Synergy $0.31
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+22% Synergy $4.00
Mobilization Mobilization
+21% Synergy $0.66
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+20% Synergy $0.33
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+19% Synergy $0.73
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+16% Synergy $1.65
In the Trenches In the Trenches
+16% Synergy $0.27
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+15% Synergy $0.20
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+13% Synergy $7.55
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+12% Synergy $5.80
Gleam of Battle Gleam of Battle
+12% Synergy $0.21
Legion's Initiative Legion's Initiative
+10% Synergy $0.83
Wedding Announcement Wedding Festivity Wedding Announcement
+10% Synergy $0.47
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+10% Synergy $0.65
Commander's Insignia Commander's Insignia
+10% Synergy $0.08
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+9% Synergy $0.96
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+9% Synergy $0.47
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+9% Synergy $4.32
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+8% Synergy $40.08
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+8% Synergy $0.47
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+8% Synergy $0.51
Glory of Warfare Glory of Warfare
+7% Synergy $0.51
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+7% Synergy $0.14
First Response First Response
+7% Synergy $0.08
Force of Virtue Force of Virtue
+7% Synergy $0.37
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+6% Synergy $0.32
Pacifism Pacifism
+6% Synergy $0.06
Roar of Resistance Roar of Resistance
+5% Synergy $1.03
Murder Investigation Murder Investigation
+5% Synergy $0.12
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+4% Synergy $3.97
True Conviction True Conviction
+4% Synergy $4.27
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+4% Synergy $2.80
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+2% Synergy $11.35
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+1% Synergy $1.87
Land Tax Land Tax
-2% Synergy $20.00

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Baird, Argivian Recruiter to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+26% Synergy $0.90
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+13% Synergy $29.84
Basri Ket Basri Ket
+9% Synergy $0.90
Elspeth Tirel Elspeth Tirel
+6% Synergy $3.49
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+4% Synergy $7.38

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+21% Synergy $0.21
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+13% Synergy $0.19
Daru Encampment Daru Encampment
+10% Synergy $0.19
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+8% Synergy $20.46
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+7% Synergy $0.15
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+7% Synergy $0.20
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
+1% Synergy $0.57
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.11
War Room War Room
-3% Synergy $4.92
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
-4% Synergy $0.18
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
-5% Synergy $0.17
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-5% Synergy $3.51
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-22% Synergy $0.37

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+21% Synergy $0.28
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+19% Synergy $5.85
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+12% Synergy $0.15
Boros Locket Boros Locket
+6% Synergy $0.07
Boros Keyrune Boros Keyrune
+6% Synergy $0.12
Boros Cluestone Boros Cluestone
+5% Synergy $0.32
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.15
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.26
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-12% Synergy $0.17
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-15% Synergy $0.41
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-15% Synergy $0.92
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-22% Synergy $1.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-24% Synergy $0.34
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-25% Synergy $0.25

Lands

The mana base foundation for Baird, Argivian Recruiter decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+21% Synergy $0.16
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+19% Synergy $0.07
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+16% Synergy $0.07
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
+16% Synergy $0.15
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+14% Synergy $0.13
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
+13% Synergy $0.10
Stone Quarry Stone Quarry
+11% Synergy $0.06
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+9% Synergy $0.19
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.11
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy $0.25
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+4% Synergy $0.24
Thriving Bluff Thriving Bluff
+4% Synergy $0.12
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+3% Synergy $0.18
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+3% Synergy $0.10
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+3% Synergy $0.12
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+2% Synergy $34.93
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+2% Synergy $0.09
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.08
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.10
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
0% Synergy $0.31
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $4.69
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
-3% Synergy $1.06
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
-3% Synergy $0.13
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.17
Plateau Plateau
-4% Synergy $325.65
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
-6% Synergy $7.02
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
-6% Synergy $0.39
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
-6% Synergy $2.30
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-8% Synergy $0.15
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
-10% Synergy $0.48
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
-11% Synergy $8.34
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-13% Synergy $0.14
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-14% Synergy $4.91
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-14% Synergy $2.88
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-16% Synergy $24.24
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-17% Synergy $0.19
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-17% Synergy $0.17
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-20% Synergy $7.74
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-20% Synergy $13.78
Command Tower Command Tower
-23% Synergy $0.20
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-26% Synergy $0.19

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