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Baird, Argivian Recruiter
Price tag $0.28

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

#2235 Current Rank
#2425 Last Week
#2253 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 $0.11
Agent Bishop, Man in Black Agent Bishop, Man in Black
+6% Synergy $0.32
Dig Site Inventory Dig Site Inventory
+5% Synergy $0.12
Stirring Hopesinger Stirring Hopesinger
+4% Synergy $0.44
Leader's Talent Leader's Talent
+4% Synergy $0.87

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 $0.39
Valiant Veteran Valiant Veteran
+50% Synergy $0.37
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+45% Synergy $0.34
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+41% Synergy $0.23
Siege Veteran Siege Veteran
+40% Synergy $0.29
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+40% Synergy $0.37
Commander Mustard Commander Mustard
+40% Synergy $1.00
Tajic, Legion's Edge Tajic, Legion's Edge
+36% Synergy $0.39
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+35% Synergy $0.29
Field Marshal Field Marshal
+35% Synergy $4.28

Top Cards

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

Rescue Retriever Rescue Retriever
+33% Synergy $0.44
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+33% Synergy $0.40
Swiftblade Vindicator Swiftblade Vindicator
+30% Synergy $0.19
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+28% Synergy $7.50
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+28% Synergy $0.38
Skyknight Vanguard Skyknight Vanguard
+28% Synergy $0.45
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+27% Synergy $1.66
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-11% Synergy $3.48
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-13% Synergy $0.90
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-18% Synergy $0.93

Game Changers

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

Farewell Farewell
-5% Synergy $6.47
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-7% Synergy $54.73
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-10% Synergy $57.08

Creatures

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

Ballyrush Banneret Ballyrush Banneret
+31% Synergy $0.15
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+30% Synergy $0.31
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+30% Synergy $0.36
Preeminent Captain Preeminent Captain
+28% Synergy $0.65
Veteran Swordsmith Veteran Swordsmith
+28% Synergy $0.14
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+28% Synergy $19.43
Daru Warchief Daru Warchief
+28% Synergy $2.56
Haazda Marshal Haazda Marshal
+27% Synergy $0.38
Tajic, Blade of the Legion Tajic, Blade of the Legion
+26% Synergy $0.36
Precinct Captain Precinct Captain
+26% Synergy $0.29
Catapult Master Catapult Master
+23% Synergy $1.13
Lossarnach Captain Lossarnach Captain
+23% Synergy $0.37
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+22% Synergy $0.25
Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider
+21% Synergy $0.29
Resolute Reinforcements Resolute Reinforcements
+21% Synergy $0.27
Coppercoat Vanguard Coppercoat Vanguard
+20% Synergy $0.32
Serra Redeemer Serra Redeemer
+20% Synergy $0.24
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+19% Synergy $1.78
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+19% Synergy $0.28
Akroan Hoplite Akroan Hoplite
+17% Synergy $0.04
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
+15% Synergy $1.14
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+14% Synergy $1.02
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+14% Synergy $0.21
Boros Challenger Boros Challenger
+13% Synergy $0.11
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+12% Synergy $0.84
Adriana, Captain of the Guard Adriana, Captain of the Guard
+11% Synergy $0.37
Champion of the Parish Champion of the Parish
+11% Synergy $1.13
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+10% Synergy $1.30
Benalish Commander Benalish Commander
+10% Synergy $0.22
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+9% Synergy $0.71
Cosmogrand Zenith Cosmogrand Zenith
+9% Synergy $6.36
Legion Loyalist Legion Loyalist
+9% Synergy $5.74
Neyali, Suns' Vanguard Neyali, Suns' Vanguard
+8% Synergy $2.16
Goldnight Commander Goldnight Commander
+8% Synergy $0.26
Intrepid Hero Intrepid Hero
+8% Synergy $1.06
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+7% Synergy $40.19
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+7% Synergy $0.52
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+7% Synergy $1.04
Brimaz, King of Oreskos Brimaz, King of Oreskos
+7% Synergy $7.65
Aurelia, the Law Above Aurelia, the Law Above
+6% Synergy $1.76
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+6% Synergy $52.58
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+6% Synergy $0.19
Kinscaer Sentry Kinscaer Sentry
+6% Synergy $0.51
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+5% Synergy $28.35
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+4% Synergy $5.78
Balefire Liege Balefire Liege
+4% Synergy $0.42
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+3% Synergy $13.69
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
0% Synergy $1.97
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
-3% Synergy $7.14
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-7% Synergy $55.02

Instants

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

Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+23% Synergy $0.19
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+21% Synergy $1.29
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+21% Synergy $0.55
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+19% Synergy $5.90
Master Warcraft Master Warcraft
+7% Synergy $0.53
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+7% Synergy $10.65
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+6% Synergy $0.12
Heroic Charge Heroic Charge
+6% Synergy $0.06
Abrade Abrade
+5% Synergy $0.35
Disenchant Disenchant
+5% Synergy $0.08
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+5% Synergy $0.21
Justice Strike Justice Strike
+4% Synergy $0.26
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy $0.27
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+4% Synergy $0.34
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+3% Synergy $2.53
Lightning Helix Lightning Helix
+3% Synergy $0.31
Take Up the Shield Take Up the Shield
+3% Synergy $0.19
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+3% Synergy $0.39
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+2% Synergy $0.27
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
0% Synergy $18.52
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
0% Synergy $7.15
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-2% Synergy $21.19
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-4% Synergy $2.85
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-6% Synergy $0.32
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-8% Synergy $1.42
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
-9% Synergy $0.45
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
-10% Synergy $4.63
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-11% Synergy $0.32

Sorceries

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

Heroic Reinforcements Heroic Reinforcements
+30% Synergy $0.08
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+21% Synergy $0.75
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+19% Synergy $1.78
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+18% Synergy $0.30
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+17% Synergy $0.72
Captain's Call Captain's Call
+17% Synergy $0.09
Rally at the Hornburg Rally at the Hornburg
+9% Synergy $0.25
Rip Apart Rip Apart
+7% Synergy $0.34
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+7% Synergy $0.95
Quarrel's End Quarrel's End
+7% Synergy $0.24
Honor Honor
+4% Synergy $0.24
Response // Resurgence Response // Resurgence
+3% Synergy $0.33
Collective Effort Collective Effort
+3% Synergy $0.38
Recommission Recommission
+3% Synergy $0.34
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+1% Synergy $0.36
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
0% Synergy $0.23
Austere Command Austere Command
-1% Synergy $0.59
Angelfire Ignition Angelfire Ignition
-1% Synergy $0.35
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-9% Synergy $2.39
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-11% Synergy $0.27
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-18% Synergy $0.64

Utility Artifacts

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

Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+27% Synergy $2.53
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+20% Synergy $0.62
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+18% Synergy $1.81
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+17% Synergy $4.33
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+13% Synergy $0.84
Ancestral Blade Ancestral Blade
+13% Synergy $0.09
Veteran's Armaments Veteran's Armaments
+12% Synergy $0.29
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+11% Synergy $19.35
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+9% Synergy $0.51
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+7% Synergy $5.71
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+6% Synergy $4.55
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+6% Synergy $16.92
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+5% Synergy $11.10
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+5% Synergy $3.33
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+4% Synergy $7.01
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.32
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+3% Synergy $5.37
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-1% Synergy $5.71
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-11% Synergy $7.35
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-21% Synergy $3.43
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-23% Synergy $1.92

Enchantments

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

SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+31% Synergy $0.25
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+27% Synergy $8.36
Mobilization Mobilization
+23% Synergy $0.67
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+23% Synergy $0.41
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+19% Synergy $0.46
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+18% Synergy $3.18
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+17% Synergy $2.18
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+15% Synergy $0.37
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+13% Synergy $8.93
In the Trenches In the Trenches
+13% Synergy $0.32
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+12% Synergy $0.78
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+12% Synergy $8.70
Legion's Initiative Legion's Initiative
+12% Synergy $0.95
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+11% Synergy $56.94
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+9% Synergy $0.52
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+9% Synergy $7.19
Gleam of Battle Gleam of Battle
+9% Synergy $0.14
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+9% Synergy $0.64
Wedding Announcement Wedding Festivity Wedding Announcement
+9% Synergy $0.51
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+9% Synergy $0.37
Commander's Insignia Commander's Insignia
+8% Synergy $0.25
Roar of Resistance Roar of Resistance
+6% Synergy $1.20
Glory of Warfare Glory of Warfare
+6% Synergy $0.55
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+6% Synergy $0.24
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+6% Synergy $0.49
Force of Virtue Force of Virtue
+6% Synergy $0.37
Pacifism Pacifism
+5% Synergy $0.13
Murder Investigation Murder Investigation
+5% Synergy $0.10
True Conviction True Conviction
+4% Synergy $4.98
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+3% Synergy $3.91
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+3% Synergy $15.07
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+2% Synergy $1.36
Land Tax Land Tax
-3% Synergy $14.83

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+16% Synergy $40.81
Basri Ket Basri Ket
+9% Synergy $1.37
Elspeth Tirel Elspeth Tirel
+7% Synergy $3.95
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+5% Synergy $7.80

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
+14% Synergy $0.26
Daru Encampment Daru Encampment
+10% Synergy $0.45
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+8% Synergy $5.62
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+7% Synergy $0.27
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+7% Synergy $24.79
Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+6% Synergy $0.18
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+5% Synergy $0.34
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
+2% Synergy $0.51
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.40
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
-2% Synergy $0.29
War Room War Room
-2% Synergy $2.23
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-3% Synergy $6.34
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
-4% Synergy $0.27
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-14% Synergy $2.49
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-20% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+20% Synergy $1.94
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+20% Synergy $0.35
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+12% Synergy $0.34
Boros Locket Boros Locket
+6% Synergy $0.34
Boros Keyrune Boros Keyrune
+6% Synergy $0.23
Boros Cluestone Boros Cluestone
+5% Synergy $0.31
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.26
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.35
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-9% Synergy $0.34
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-10% Synergy $0.44
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-17% Synergy $0.63
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-19% Synergy $0.39
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-20% Synergy $1.19
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-24% Synergy $0.28

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+24% Synergy $0.32
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+19% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+15% Synergy $0.23
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
+14% Synergy $0.15
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
+13% Synergy $0.27
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+12% Synergy $0.19
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+11% Synergy $0.31
Stone Quarry Stone Quarry
+10% Synergy $0.09
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+6% Synergy $0.19
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.33
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+5% Synergy $0.30
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+4% Synergy $0.37
Thriving Bluff Thriving Bluff
+4% Synergy $0.29
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy $0.27
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+3% Synergy $0.36
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+3% Synergy $0.32
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.16
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+2% Synergy $49.00
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.18
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
0% Synergy $0.37
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
-1% Synergy $1.09
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
-3% Synergy $10.79
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.28
Plateau Plateau
-4% Synergy $341.24
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-4% Synergy $0.97
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
-5% Synergy $0.32
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
-5% Synergy $0.62
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
-5% Synergy $0.31
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-8% Synergy $0.32
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
-9% Synergy $0.45
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-11% Synergy $1.20
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
-12% Synergy $10.73
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
-12% Synergy $3.45
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-13% Synergy $3.58
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-14% Synergy $0.29
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-15% Synergy $32.49
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-16% Synergy $0.31
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-18% Synergy $0.35
Command Tower Command Tower
-19% Synergy $0.26
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-19% Synergy $15.90
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-20% Synergy $10.64
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-24% Synergy $0.34

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