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Baird, Argivian Recruiter
Price tag $0.08

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

#2211 Current Rank
#2251 Last Week
#2185 Last Month

New Cards

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

Kinbinding Kinbinding
+9% Synergy $0.35
Feed the Flames Feed the Flames
+5% Synergy $0.10
Slumbering Walker Slumbering Walker
+5% Synergy $0.22
Spinerock Tyrant Spinerock Tyrant
+5% Synergy $2.46
Catharsis Catharsis
+4% Synergy $1.58

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 $0.35
Valiant Veteran Valiant Veteran
+49% Synergy $0.34
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+45% Synergy $0.35
Siege Veteran Siege Veteran
+41% Synergy $0.22
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+41% Synergy $0.17
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+39% Synergy $0.13
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+36% Synergy $0.22
Commander Mustard Commander Mustard
+36% Synergy $0.76
Rescue Retriever Rescue Retriever
+34% Synergy $0.37
Tajic, Legion's Edge Tajic, Legion's Edge
+34% Synergy $0.33

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 $0.44
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+30% Synergy $0.41
Swiftblade Vindicator Swiftblade Vindicator
+30% Synergy $0.18
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+28% Synergy $0.23
Skyknight Vanguard Skyknight Vanguard
+28% Synergy $0.49
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+27% Synergy $6.22
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+27% Synergy $1.08
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-12% Synergy $4.23
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-14% Synergy $0.93
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-19% Synergy $1.16

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-9% Synergy $47.42
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-10% Synergy $48.00

Creatures

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

Field Marshal Field Marshal
+32% Synergy $6.39
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+28% Synergy $0.37
Veteran Swordsmith Veteran Swordsmith
+28% Synergy $0.16
Ballyrush Banneret Ballyrush Banneret
+28% Synergy $0.18
Preeminent Captain Preeminent Captain
+28% Synergy $0.64
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+27% Synergy $17.18
Tajic, Blade of the Legion Tajic, Blade of the Legion
+27% Synergy $0.27
Haazda Marshal Haazda Marshal
+27% Synergy $0.17
Daru Warchief Daru Warchief
+26% Synergy $3.28
Precinct Captain Precinct Captain
+25% Synergy $0.31
Catapult Master Catapult Master
+23% Synergy $1.02
Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider
+22% Synergy $0.14
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+22% Synergy $0.16
Lossarnach Captain Lossarnach Captain
+22% Synergy $0.28
Serra Redeemer Serra Redeemer
+22% Synergy $0.21
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+21% Synergy $0.90
Coppercoat Vanguard Coppercoat Vanguard
+21% Synergy $0.21
Resolute Reinforcements Resolute Reinforcements
+21% Synergy $0.07
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+19% Synergy $0.11
Akroan Hoplite Akroan Hoplite
+19% Synergy $0.05
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+15% Synergy $0.19
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+13% Synergy $0.83
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
+13% Synergy $0.25
Boros Challenger Boros Challenger
+13% Synergy $0.10
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+12% Synergy $0.47
Adriana, Captain of the Guard Adriana, Captain of the Guard
+11% Synergy $0.32
Champion of the Parish Champion of the Parish
+10% Synergy $1.09
Neyali, Suns' Vanguard Neyali, Suns' Vanguard
+9% Synergy $1.89
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+9% Synergy $0.52
Legion Loyalist Legion Loyalist
+9% Synergy $4.66
Benalish Commander Benalish Commander
+9% Synergy $0.19
Goldnight Commander Goldnight Commander
+8% Synergy $0.12
Recruitment Officer Recruitment Officer
+8% Synergy $0.10
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+7% Synergy $32.78
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+7% Synergy $0.38
Cosmogrand Zenith Cosmogrand Zenith
+7% Synergy $6.16
Brimaz, King of Oreskos Brimaz, King of Oreskos
+7% Synergy $7.01
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+6% Synergy $7.02
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+6% Synergy $46.99
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+6% Synergy $1.08
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+6% Synergy $0.15
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+5% Synergy $26.03
Aurelia, the Law Above Aurelia, the Law Above
+4% Synergy $1.26
Balefire Liege Balefire Liege
+4% Synergy $2.19
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+3% Synergy $12.48
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+2% Synergy $5.03
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
0% Synergy $0.60
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
0% Synergy $1.78
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-5% Synergy $46.54
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
-5% Synergy $5.29

Instants

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

Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+25% Synergy $0.04
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+22% Synergy $0.54
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+21% Synergy $0.97
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+19% Synergy $6.00
Master Warcraft Master Warcraft
+7% Synergy $0.76
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+7% Synergy $10.53
Heroic Charge Heroic Charge
+7% Synergy $0.03
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+6% Synergy $0.12
Abrade Abrade
+5% Synergy $0.17
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+5% Synergy $0.22
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+5% Synergy $0.35
Justice Strike Justice Strike
+5% Synergy $0.14
Disenchant Disenchant
+4% Synergy $0.10
Take Up the Shield Take Up the Shield
+4% Synergy $0.04
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy $0.26
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+3% Synergy $0.12
Lightning Helix Lightning Helix
+3% Synergy $0.14
Defiant Strike Defiant Strike
+2% Synergy $0.05
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+1% Synergy $8.26
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
0% Synergy $3.22
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-1% Synergy $14.64
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-4% Synergy $17.09
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-4% Synergy $1.76
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-7% Synergy $0.27
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-9% Synergy $0.87
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
-9% Synergy $4.47
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
-10% Synergy $0.63
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-12% Synergy $0.47

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
+24% Synergy $0.76
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+21% Synergy $1.23
Captain's Call Captain's Call
+20% Synergy $0.05
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+19% Synergy $0.31
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+18% Synergy $0.16
Rally at the Hornburg Rally at the Hornburg
+9% Synergy $0.17
Rip Apart Rip Apart
+8% Synergy $0.29
Quarrel's End Quarrel's End
+7% Synergy $0.08
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+6% Synergy $0.85
Return Triumphant Return Triumphant
+5% Synergy $0.05
Response // Resurgence Response // Resurgence
+4% Synergy $0.30
Honor Honor
+4% Synergy $0.15
Recommission Recommission
+4% Synergy $0.26
Collective Effort Collective Effort
+3% Synergy $0.21
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+2% Synergy $0.36
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
0% Synergy $0.54
Angelfire Ignition Angelfire Ignition
-1% Synergy $0.31
Austere Command Austere Command
-2% Synergy $0.43
Farewell Farewell
-6% Synergy $4.79
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-8% Synergy $2.27
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-9% Synergy $0.25
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-19% Synergy $0.93

Utility Artifacts

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

Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+27% Synergy $3.12
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+20% Synergy $0.46
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+18% Synergy $1.18
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+16% Synergy $3.60
Veteran's Armaments Veteran's Armaments
+13% Synergy $0.27
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+12% Synergy $0.70
Ancestral Blade Ancestral Blade
+12% Synergy $0.06
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+9% Synergy $0.36
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+6% Synergy $4.39
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+6% Synergy $8.03
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+6% Synergy $15.62
Lumen-Class Frigate Lumen-Class Frigate
+6% Synergy $0.19
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+5% Synergy $3.61
Stalactite Dagger Stalactite Dagger
+5% Synergy $0.15
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.23
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+4% Synergy $4.13
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+4% Synergy $4.42
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+4% Synergy $10.56
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-2% Synergy $4.36
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-10% Synergy $6.34
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-21% Synergy $4.38
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-23% Synergy $1.58

Enchantments

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

SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+28% Synergy $0.21
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+26% Synergy $0.36
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+25% Synergy $4.21
Mobilization Mobilization
+22% Synergy $0.64
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+21% Synergy $0.51
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+20% Synergy $1.21
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+16% Synergy $1.86
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+15% Synergy $0.25
In the Trenches In the Trenches
+15% Synergy $0.30
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+14% Synergy $9.05
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+13% Synergy $6.62
Legion's Initiative Legion's Initiative
+11% Synergy $0.87
Gleam of Battle Gleam of Battle
+11% Synergy $0.24
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+11% Synergy $0.64
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+10% Synergy $1.79
Commander's Insignia Commander's Insignia
+10% Synergy $0.13
Wedding Announcement Wedding Festivity Wedding Announcement
+10% Synergy $0.39
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+9% Synergy $45.63
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+9% Synergy $5.99
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+9% Synergy $0.13
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+8% Synergy $0.64
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+8% Synergy $0.50
Glory of Warfare Glory of Warfare
+8% Synergy $0.55
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+7% Synergy $0.13
Force of Virtue Force of Virtue
+7% Synergy $0.37
Roar of Resistance Roar of Resistance
+6% Synergy $0.97
First Response First Response
+6% Synergy $0.06
Murder Investigation Murder Investigation
+5% Synergy $0.10
Pacifism Pacifism
+5% Synergy $0.04
True Conviction True Conviction
+4% Synergy $4.92
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+4% Synergy $0.36
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+3% Synergy $4.34
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+2% Synergy $1.58
Land Tax Land Tax
-2% Synergy $24.31

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+14% Synergy $29.12
Basri Ket Basri Ket
+9% Synergy $1.01
Elspeth Tirel Elspeth Tirel
+5% Synergy $3.70
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+5% Synergy $7.43

Utility Lands

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

Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+20% Synergy $0.23
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+14% Synergy $0.14
Daru Encampment Daru Encampment
+11% Synergy $0.29
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+8% Synergy $0.15
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+7% Synergy $24.54
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+6% Synergy $0.16
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+5% Synergy $5.12
Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+5% Synergy $0.07
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
+1% Synergy $0.55
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.11
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
-3% Synergy $0.16
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-4% Synergy $4.39
War Room War Room
-4% Synergy $5.27
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
-5% Synergy $0.19
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-22% Synergy $0.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+20% Synergy $0.29
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+19% Synergy $6.32
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+12% Synergy $0.17
Boros Locket Boros Locket
+6% Synergy $0.10
Boros Keyrune Boros Keyrune
+6% Synergy $0.10
Boros Cluestone Boros Cluestone
+5% Synergy $0.33
Firdoch Core Firdoch Core
+5% Synergy $0.20
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.18
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.28
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-11% Synergy $0.23
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-14% Synergy $0.43
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-16% Synergy $0.72
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-19% Synergy $1.04
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-21% Synergy $0.32
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-25% Synergy $0.29

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+24% Synergy $0.13
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+19% Synergy $0.05
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+16% Synergy $0.17
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
+16% Synergy $0.15
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+13% Synergy $0.06
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
+13% Synergy $0.12
Stone Quarry Stone Quarry
+11% Synergy $0.06
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+10% Synergy $0.15
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.09
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+5% Synergy $0.13
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy $0.26
Thriving Bluff Thriving Bluff
+4% Synergy $0.07
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+4% Synergy $0.28
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+3% Synergy $0.18
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+3% Synergy $0.11
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+3% Synergy $0.12
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.20
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.16
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+2% Synergy $42.67
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
0% Synergy $0.27
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
-2% Synergy $1.79
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $4.93
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
-3% Synergy $1.16
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.21
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
-4% Synergy $0.18
Plateau Plateau
-4% Synergy $328.26
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
-5% Synergy $9.87
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
-6% Synergy $0.43
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-7% Synergy $0.15
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
-10% Synergy $0.63
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
-11% Synergy $9.51
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-12% Synergy $5.38
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-12% Synergy $0.12
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-14% Synergy $2.99
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-16% Synergy $25.34
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-17% Synergy $0.20
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-17% Synergy $0.18
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-19% Synergy $15.25
Command Tower Command Tower
-20% Synergy $0.23
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-20% Synergy $9.05
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-25% Synergy $0.53

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