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Baird, Argivian Recruiter
Price tag $0.26

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

#2084 Current Rank
#1995 Last Week
#2237 Last Month

New Cards

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

EPF Point Squad EPF Point Squad
+11% Synergy $0.10
Leader's Talent Leader's Talent
+4% Synergy $1.18
Agent Bishop, Man in Black Agent Bishop, Man in Black
+4% Synergy $0.31
Rock Soldiers Rock Soldiers
+2% Synergy $0.10
Zog, Triceraton Castaway Zog, Triceraton Castaway
+2% Synergy $0.18

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 $0.41
Valiant Veteran Valiant Veteran
+50% Synergy $0.37
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+45% Synergy $0.32
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+41% Synergy $0.33
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+41% Synergy $0.27
Siege Veteran Siege Veteran
+40% Synergy $0.28
Commander Mustard Commander Mustard
+39% Synergy $0.95
Tajic, Legion's Edge Tajic, Legion's Edge
+35% Synergy $0.42
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+35% Synergy $0.25
Field Marshal Field Marshal
+34% Synergy $4.42

Top Cards

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

Rescue Retriever Rescue Retriever
+33% Synergy $0.40
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+33% Synergy $0.41
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+28% Synergy $7.45
Swiftblade Vindicator Swiftblade Vindicator
+28% Synergy $0.18
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+28% Synergy $0.38
Skyknight Vanguard Skyknight Vanguard
+28% Synergy $0.48
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+27% Synergy $1.61
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-11% Synergy $3.53
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-12% Synergy $1.21
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-17% Synergy $1.51

Game Changers

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

Farewell Farewell
-5% Synergy $6.68
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-7% Synergy $54.35
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-10% Synergy $56.41

Creatures

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

Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+30% Synergy $0.37
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+30% Synergy $0.38
Ballyrush Banneret Ballyrush Banneret
+30% Synergy $0.17
Preeminent Captain Preeminent Captain
+28% Synergy $0.67
Veteran Swordsmith Veteran Swordsmith
+28% Synergy $0.12
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+27% Synergy $18.96
Daru Warchief Daru Warchief
+27% Synergy $2.23
Haazda Marshal Haazda Marshal
+27% Synergy $0.29
Precinct Captain Precinct Captain
+26% Synergy $0.29
Tajic, Blade of the Legion Tajic, Blade of the Legion
+25% Synergy $0.37
Catapult Master Catapult Master
+23% Synergy $1.16
Lossarnach Captain Lossarnach Captain
+22% Synergy $0.37
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+21% Synergy $0.22
Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider
+21% Synergy $0.30
Coppercoat Vanguard Coppercoat Vanguard
+21% Synergy $0.34
Resolute Reinforcements Resolute Reinforcements
+21% Synergy $0.24
Serra Redeemer Serra Redeemer
+20% Synergy $0.24
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+19% Synergy $2.98
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+19% Synergy $0.29
Akroan Hoplite Akroan Hoplite
+17% Synergy $0.04
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+15% Synergy $0.15
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+14% Synergy $1.06
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
+14% Synergy $0.81
Boros Challenger Boros Challenger
+13% Synergy $0.10
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+12% Synergy $0.81
Adriana, Captain of the Guard Adriana, Captain of the Guard
+11% Synergy $0.39
Champion of the Parish Champion of the Parish
+11% Synergy $1.12
Cosmogrand Zenith Cosmogrand Zenith
+10% Synergy $6.35
Benalish Commander Benalish Commander
+10% Synergy $0.23
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+9% Synergy $0.60
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+9% Synergy $7.95
Legion Loyalist Legion Loyalist
+9% Synergy $5.36
Neyali, Suns' Vanguard Neyali, Suns' Vanguard
+8% Synergy $2.05
Goldnight Commander Goldnight Commander
+8% Synergy $0.26
Intrepid Hero Intrepid Hero
+8% Synergy $0.98
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+7% Synergy $42.73
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+7% Synergy $0.50
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+7% Synergy $1.03
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+7% Synergy $0.22
Brimaz, King of Oreskos Brimaz, King of Oreskos
+7% Synergy $7.53
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+6% Synergy $53.15
Kinscaer Sentry Kinscaer Sentry
+6% Synergy $0.46
Aurelia, the Law Above Aurelia, the Law Above
+5% Synergy $1.71
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+5% Synergy $33.09
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+4% Synergy $5.72
Balefire Liege Balefire Liege
+4% Synergy $1.29
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+3% Synergy $14.29
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
0% Synergy $2.79
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
-3% Synergy $7.21
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-7% Synergy $56.81

Instants

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

Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+23% Synergy $0.19
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+21% Synergy $0.55
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+20% Synergy $1.32
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+19% Synergy $5.97
Master Warcraft Master Warcraft
+7% Synergy $0.63
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+7% Synergy $10.31
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+6% Synergy $0.13
Heroic Charge Heroic Charge
+6% Synergy $0.06
Abrade Abrade
+5% Synergy $0.25
Disenchant Disenchant
+5% Synergy $0.12
Justice Strike Justice Strike
+5% Synergy $0.24
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+4% Synergy $0.23
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+3% Synergy $0.28
Take Up the Shield Take Up the Shield
+3% Synergy $0.15
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+3% Synergy $0.36
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+3% Synergy $0.29
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+3% Synergy $0.37
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+2% Synergy $2.53
Lightning Helix Lightning Helix
+2% Synergy $0.31
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
0% Synergy $18.13
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
0% Synergy $7.43
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-2% Synergy $19.96
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-5% Synergy $3.53
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-7% Synergy $0.39
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-9% Synergy $1.42
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
-9% Synergy $4.39
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
-9% Synergy $0.42
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-11% Synergy $0.91

Sorceries

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

Heroic Reinforcements Heroic Reinforcements
+30% Synergy $0.07
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+21% Synergy $0.76
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+19% Synergy $1.84
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+18% Synergy $0.32
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+17% Synergy $0.71
Captain's Call Captain's Call
+17% Synergy $0.09
Rally at the Hornburg Rally at the Hornburg
+9% Synergy $0.32
Rip Apart Rip Apart
+7% Synergy $0.97
Quarrel's End Quarrel's End
+7% Synergy $0.23
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+6% Synergy $0.95
Honor Honor
+4% Synergy $0.30
Collective Effort Collective Effort
+4% Synergy $0.35
Response // Resurgence Response // Resurgence
+3% Synergy $0.34
Recommission Recommission
+3% Synergy $0.33
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+1% Synergy $0.34
Austere Command Austere Command
0% Synergy $0.46
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
0% Synergy $0.37
Angelfire Ignition Angelfire Ignition
-1% Synergy $0.30
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-9% Synergy $2.38
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-10% Synergy $0.33
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-18% Synergy $1.95

Utility Artifacts

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

Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+26% Synergy $2.73
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+19% Synergy $0.63
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+17% Synergy $1.63
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+16% Synergy $4.63
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+13% Synergy $1.12
Ancestral Blade Ancestral Blade
+13% Synergy $0.08
Veteran's Armaments Veteran's Armaments
+12% Synergy $0.27
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+11% Synergy $19.05
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+9% Synergy $0.48
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+7% Synergy $5.33
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+6% Synergy $4.39
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+6% Synergy $16.91
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+5% Synergy $11.97
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+5% Synergy $3.68
Lumen-Class Frigate Lumen-Class Frigate
+5% Synergy $0.29
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+4% Synergy $6.24
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.33
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+3% Synergy $5.19
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-1% Synergy $5.65
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-11% Synergy $8.07
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-21% Synergy $6.08
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-23% Synergy $2.05

Enchantments

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

SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+30% Synergy $0.27
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+27% Synergy $8.13
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+24% Synergy $0.42
Mobilization Mobilization
+23% Synergy $0.67
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+19% Synergy $3.83
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+18% Synergy $0.43
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+17% Synergy $2.13
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+15% Synergy $0.39
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+13% Synergy $8.00
In the Trenches In the Trenches
+13% Synergy $0.31
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+12% Synergy $2.49
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+12% Synergy $6.51
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+11% Synergy $57.95
Legion's Initiative Legion's Initiative
+11% Synergy $0.87
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+9% Synergy $6.90
Gleam of Battle Gleam of Battle
+9% Synergy $0.13
Wedding Announcement Wedding Festivity Wedding Announcement
+9% Synergy $0.51
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+9% Synergy $0.63
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+8% Synergy $0.71
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+8% Synergy $0.30
Commander's Insignia Commander's Insignia
+8% Synergy $0.22
Roar of Resistance Roar of Resistance
+6% Synergy $1.48
Glory of Warfare Glory of Warfare
+6% Synergy $0.55
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+6% Synergy $0.49
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+6% Synergy $0.23
Force of Virtue Force of Virtue
+6% Synergy $0.38
Pacifism Pacifism
+5% Synergy $0.14
Murder Investigation Murder Investigation
+5% Synergy $0.08
First Response First Response
+5% Synergy $0.05
True Conviction True Conviction
+4% Synergy $4.95
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+3% Synergy $4.50
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+3% Synergy $15.08
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+2% Synergy $1.52
Land Tax Land Tax
-3% Synergy $23.70

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+16% Synergy $41.33
Basri Ket Basri Ket
+9% Synergy $1.27
Elspeth Tirel Elspeth Tirel
+6% Synergy $3.87
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+5% Synergy $7.63

Utility Lands

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

Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+20% Synergy $0.28
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+15% Synergy $0.23
Daru Encampment Daru Encampment
+10% Synergy $0.45
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+8% Synergy $0.30
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+7% Synergy $6.09
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+7% Synergy $24.23
Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+7% Synergy $0.16
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+5% Synergy $0.34
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
+2% Synergy $0.42
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.95
War Room War Room
-2% Synergy $5.54
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
-3% Synergy $0.24
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-3% Synergy $6.90
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
-4% Synergy $0.27
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-14% Synergy $2.93
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-21% Synergy $0.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+20% Synergy $2.88
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+20% Synergy $0.35
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+12% Synergy $0.35
Boros Keyrune Boros Keyrune
+6% Synergy $0.20
Boros Locket Boros Locket
+5% Synergy $0.38
Boros Cluestone Boros Cluestone
+5% Synergy $0.30
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.29
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.32
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-9% Synergy $0.73
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-11% Synergy $0.47
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-16% Synergy $1.90
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-19% Synergy $0.92
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-20% Synergy $1.94
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-25% Synergy $0.34

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+24% Synergy $0.25
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+18% Synergy $0.15
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+16% Synergy $0.26
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
+14% Synergy $0.13
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+13% Synergy $0.22
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
+13% Synergy $0.31
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+11% Synergy $0.32
Stone Quarry Stone Quarry
+10% Synergy $0.09
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+7% Synergy $0.20
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+5% Synergy $0.18
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+5% Synergy $0.62
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+5% Synergy $0.36
Thriving Bluff Thriving Bluff
+4% Synergy $0.27
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+3% Synergy $0.29
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+3% Synergy $0.97
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+3% Synergy $0.26
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.25
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+2% Synergy $47.63
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.25
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
0% Synergy $0.37
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
-1% Synergy $1.08
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
-3% Synergy $12.12
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.28
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
-3% Synergy $1.57
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-4% Synergy $3.52
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
-5% Synergy $0.62
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
-5% Synergy $0.31
Plateau Plateau
-5% Synergy $341.80
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-7% Synergy $0.30
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
-9% Synergy $0.42
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-11% Synergy $2.02
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
-11% Synergy $9.63
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
-11% Synergy $3.14
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-13% Synergy $3.53
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-14% Synergy $0.73
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-15% Synergy $31.45
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-16% Synergy $0.87
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-17% Synergy $0.73
Command Tower Command Tower
-18% Synergy $0.82
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-18% Synergy $16.34
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-20% Synergy $10.92
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-24% Synergy $0.84

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