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Baird, Argivian Recruiter
Price tag $0.10

Legendary CreatureHuman Soldier

Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for W
Boros

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2151 Current Rank
#2088 Last Week
#2067 Last Month

New Cards

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

Rayblade Trooper Rayblade Trooper
+10% Synergy $0.07
Lumen-Class Frigate Lumen-Class Frigate
+7% Synergy $0.28
Cosmogrand Zenith Cosmogrand Zenith
+6% Synergy $13.16
Flight-Deck Coordinator Flight-Deck Coordinator
+5% Synergy $0.03
Honor Honor
+3% Synergy $0.16

High Synergy Cards

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

Assemble the Legion Assemble the Legion
+51% Synergy $0.25
Valiant Veteran Valiant Veteran
+50% Synergy $0.21
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+46% Synergy $0.28
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+41% Synergy $0.17
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+40% Synergy $0.21
Siege Veteran Siege Veteran
+40% Synergy $0.29
Commander Mustard Commander Mustard
+36% Synergy $0.57
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+36% Synergy $0.23
Tajic, Legion's Edge Tajic, Legion's Edge
+34% Synergy $0.31
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+33% Synergy $0.44

Top Cards

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

Swiftblade Vindicator Swiftblade Vindicator
+33% Synergy $0.16
Heroic Reinforcements Heroic Reinforcements
+32% Synergy $0.04
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+30% Synergy $0.36
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+28% Synergy $0.23
Skyknight Vanguard Skyknight Vanguard
+28% Synergy $0.41
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+28% Synergy $21.61
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+24% Synergy $7.10
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-13% Synergy $4.69
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-16% Synergy $0.96
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-21% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-10% Synergy $34.30
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-11% Synergy $50.22

Creatures

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

Field Marshal Field Marshal
+32% Synergy $5.59
Rescue Retriever Rescue Retriever
+32% Synergy $0.36
Ballyrush Banneret Ballyrush Banneret
+28% Synergy $0.21
Preeminent Captain Preeminent Captain
+28% Synergy $0.99
Veteran Swordsmith Veteran Swordsmith
+28% Synergy $0.12
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+28% Synergy $0.26
Tajic, Blade of the Legion Tajic, Blade of the Legion
+26% Synergy $0.25
Haazda Marshal Haazda Marshal
+26% Synergy $0.16
Precinct Captain Precinct Captain
+26% Synergy $0.36
Daru Warchief Daru Warchief
+25% Synergy $2.39
Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider
+24% Synergy $0.13
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+23% Synergy $0.20
Catapult Master Catapult Master
+23% Synergy $1.18
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+22% Synergy $0.10
Coppercoat Vanguard Coppercoat Vanguard
+22% Synergy $0.22
Serra Redeemer Serra Redeemer
+22% Synergy $0.21
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+20% Synergy $1.04
Lossarnach Captain Lossarnach Captain
+20% Synergy $0.29
Resolute Reinforcements Resolute Reinforcements
+19% Synergy $0.10
Akroan Hoplite Akroan Hoplite
+18% Synergy $0.10
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+14% Synergy $0.16
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
+13% Synergy $0.34
Boros Challenger Boros Challenger
+13% Synergy $0.09
Adriana, Captain of the Guard Adriana, Captain of the Guard
+12% Synergy $0.29
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+12% Synergy $0.82
Legion Loyalist Legion Loyalist
+11% Synergy $4.19
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+10% Synergy $0.80
Benalish Commander Benalish Commander
+10% Synergy $0.24
Neyali, Suns' Vanguard Neyali, Suns' Vanguard
+9% Synergy $2.12
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+9% Synergy $0.36
Goldnight Commander Goldnight Commander
+9% Synergy $0.16
Champion of the Parish Champion of the Parish
+9% Synergy $0.95
Intrepid Hero Intrepid Hero
+9% Synergy $0.95
Recruitment Officer Recruitment Officer
+9% Synergy $0.07
Keldon Strike Team Keldon Strike Team
+9% Synergy $0.03
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+8% Synergy $0.46
Brimaz, King of Oreskos Brimaz, King of Oreskos
+8% Synergy $7.19
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+7% Synergy $30.84
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+7% Synergy $5.08
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+7% Synergy $1.92
Aurelia, the Law Above Aurelia, the Law Above
+6% Synergy $1.43
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+6% Synergy $30.28
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+5% Synergy $14.54
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+5% Synergy $24.32
Balefire Liege Balefire Liege
+4% Synergy $1.23
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+4% Synergy $0.16
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+3% Synergy $2.86
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+1% Synergy $0.86
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
-3% Synergy $12.34
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-6% Synergy $45.59

Instants

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

Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+24% Synergy $0.05
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+22% Synergy $0.51
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+19% Synergy $0.86
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+19% Synergy $4.77
Master Warcraft Master Warcraft
+10% Synergy $0.63
Heroic Charge Heroic Charge
+9% Synergy $0.04
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+7% Synergy $10.37
Abrade Abrade
+6% Synergy $0.10
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+6% Synergy $0.30
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+6% Synergy $0.24
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+6% Synergy $0.13
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+5% Synergy $0.08
Disenchant Disenchant
+5% Synergy $0.17
Take Up the Shield Take Up the Shield
+5% Synergy $0.07
Justice Strike Justice Strike
+5% Synergy $0.15
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+5% Synergy $0.25
Shattering Blow Shattering Blow
+4% Synergy $0.11
Lightning Helix Lightning Helix
+3% Synergy $0.14
Defiant Strike Defiant Strike
+3% Synergy $0.03
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+1% Synergy $4.94
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
0% Synergy $1.07
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-2% Synergy $8.12
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-4% Synergy $1.06
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-6% Synergy $17.03
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
-7% Synergy $1.58
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-8% Synergy $0.38
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
-9% Synergy $0.59
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-10% Synergy $0.73
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-15% Synergy $0.50

Sorceries

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

Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+25% Synergy $0.65
Captain's Call Captain's Call
+21% Synergy $0.04
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+20% Synergy $0.33
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+19% Synergy $0.84
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+18% Synergy $0.16
Rip Apart Rip Apart
+7% Synergy $0.30
Rally at the Hornburg Rally at the Hornburg
+7% Synergy $0.17
Quarrel's End Quarrel's End
+7% Synergy $0.05
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+5% Synergy $0.58
Return Triumphant Return Triumphant
+5% Synergy $0.05
Response // Resurgence Response // Resurgence
+4% Synergy $0.26
Recommission Recommission
+4% Synergy $0.23
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+4% Synergy $0.05
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+3% Synergy $0.27
Reconstruct History Reconstruct History
+1% Synergy $0.12
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
0% Synergy $0.18
Angelfire Ignition Angelfire Ignition
-1% Synergy $0.31
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
-1% Synergy $3.56
Austere Command Austere Command
-3% Synergy $0.38
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-8% Synergy $0.28
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-8% Synergy $3.74
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-20% Synergy $1.85

Utility Artifacts

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

Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+25% Synergy $1.61
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+20% Synergy $0.36
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+19% Synergy $1.13
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+14% Synergy $3.26
Veteran's Armaments Veteran's Armaments
+12% Synergy $0.34
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+11% Synergy $0.66
Ancestral Blade Ancestral Blade
+11% Synergy $0.03
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+9% Synergy $0.42
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+7% Synergy $3.27
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+7% Synergy $2.11
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+6% Synergy $15.13
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $0.26
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+5% Synergy $3.48
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+5% Synergy $4.98
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+5% Synergy $5.16
Kor Halberd Kor Halberd
+5% Synergy $0.06
Veteran's Powerblade Veteran's Powerblade
+5% Synergy $0.07
Greatsword of Tyr Greatsword of Tyr
+4% Synergy $0.11
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+4% Synergy $6.08
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+1% Synergy $1.61
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-1% Synergy $4.87
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-10% Synergy $5.28
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-20% Synergy $4.54
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-22% Synergy $1.32

Enchantments

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

SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+27% Synergy $0.22
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+24% Synergy $0.26
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+22% Synergy $4.71
Mobilization Mobilization
+21% Synergy $0.65
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+20% Synergy $0.73
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+20% Synergy $0.60
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+17% Synergy $1.72
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+15% Synergy $7.55
In the Trenches In the Trenches
+15% Synergy $0.29
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+14% Synergy $0.26
Gleam of Battle Gleam of Battle
+12% Synergy $0.20
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+11% Synergy $5.68
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+10% Synergy $45.90
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+10% Synergy $1.54
Legion's Initiative Legion's Initiative
+10% Synergy $0.80
Wedding Announcement Wedding Festivity Wedding Announcement
+10% Synergy $0.29
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+10% Synergy $0.54
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+9% Synergy $0.42
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+9% Synergy $4.76
Commander's Insignia Commander's Insignia
+9% Synergy $0.17
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+8% Synergy $0.46
Glory of Warfare Glory of Warfare
+8% Synergy $0.60
First Response First Response
+8% Synergy $0.08
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+7% Synergy $0.49
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+7% Synergy $0.14
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+7% Synergy $0.19
Force of Virtue Force of Virtue
+7% Synergy $0.32
Roar of Resistance Roar of Resistance
+6% Synergy $1.24
Pacifism Pacifism
+6% Synergy $0.05
Murder Investigation Murder Investigation
+6% Synergy $0.12
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+5% Synergy $3.93
True Conviction True Conviction
+4% Synergy $4.08
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+2% Synergy $1.60
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+2% Synergy $9.54
Land Tax Land Tax
-1% Synergy $20.79

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 $1.00
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+15% Synergy $34.00
Basri Ket Basri Ket
+9% Synergy $1.15
Elspeth Tirel Elspeth Tirel
+6% Synergy $3.50
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+5% Synergy $6.96

Utility Lands

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

Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+23% Synergy $0.31
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+14% Synergy $0.18
Daru Encampment Daru Encampment
+11% Synergy $0.26
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+9% Synergy $19.49
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+8% Synergy $0.23
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+8% Synergy $0.16
Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+5% Synergy $0.08
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+3% Synergy $0.11
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
+1% Synergy $0.31
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.15
War Room War Room
-3% Synergy $2.85
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
-4% Synergy $0.21
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
-4% Synergy $0.18
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-5% Synergy $4.66
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-22% Synergy $0.32

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+22% Synergy $0.23
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+20% Synergy $4.22
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+13% Synergy $0.17
Boros Keyrune Boros Keyrune
+7% Synergy $0.15
Boros Locket Boros Locket
+6% Synergy $0.15
Boros Cluestone Boros Cluestone
+6% Synergy $0.31
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.15
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.27
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-9% Synergy $0.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-15% Synergy $1.34
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-18% Synergy $0.66
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-22% Synergy $1.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-24% Synergy $0.52
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-26% Synergy $0.27

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+21% Synergy $0.15
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+18% Synergy $0.04
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+17% Synergy $0.07
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
+16% Synergy $0.18
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+15% Synergy $0.11
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
+15% Synergy $0.19
Stone Quarry Stone Quarry
+11% Synergy $0.08
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+10% Synergy $0.19
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.18
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+5% Synergy $0.25
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+5% Synergy $0.22
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+4% Synergy $0.19
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+3% Synergy $0.18
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+3% Synergy $34.92
Thriving Bluff Thriving Bluff
+3% Synergy $0.09
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+3% Synergy $0.07
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+2% Synergy $0.15
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.06
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.06
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
0% Synergy $0.31
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
-2% Synergy $0.20
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $5.01
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.21
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
-3% Synergy $1.46
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
-4% Synergy $9.15
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
-4% Synergy $0.43
Plateau Plateau
-4% Synergy $326.19
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-8% Synergy $0.14
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
-9% Synergy $0.59
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
-11% Synergy $8.65
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
-11% Synergy $2.68
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-13% Synergy $0.27
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-13% Synergy $3.29
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-14% Synergy $5.31
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-16% Synergy $0.26
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-17% Synergy $0.27
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-17% Synergy $26.74
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-19% Synergy $7.76
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-20% Synergy $11.51
Command Tower Command Tower
-22% Synergy $0.30
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-25% Synergy $0.27

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