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Baird, Argivian Recruiter
Price tag $0.25

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

#2443 Current Rank
#2321 Last Week
#2296 Past 2 Years

New Cards

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

Dig Site Inventory Dig Site Inventory
+11% Synergy $0.18
Stirring Hopesinger Stirring Hopesinger
+5% Synergy $0.37
Practiced Offense Practiced Offense
+4% Synergy $0.81
Fields of Strife Fields of Strife
-3% Synergy $0.14
Turbulent Steppe Turbulent Steppe
-14% Synergy $4.05

High Synergy Cards

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

Valiant Veteran Valiant Veteran
+49% Synergy $0.37
Assemble the Legion Assemble the Legion
+49% Synergy $0.37
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+45% Synergy $0.38
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+43% Synergy $0.41
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+41% Synergy $0.33
Siege Veteran Siege Veteran
+40% Synergy $0.31
Commander Mustard Commander Mustard
+39% Synergy $1.02
Tajic, Legion's Edge Tajic, Legion's Edge
+36% Synergy $0.38
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+35% Synergy $0.40
Field Marshal Field Marshal
+34% Synergy $3.80

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 $0.42
SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+32% Synergy $0.24
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+30% Synergy $0.42
Skyknight Vanguard Skyknight Vanguard
+28% Synergy $0.48
Swiftblade Vindicator Swiftblade Vindicator
+28% Synergy $0.30
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+28% Synergy $7.58
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+28% Synergy $1.82
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-10% Synergy $4.58
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-13% Synergy $1.20
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-17% Synergy $1.27

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-7% Synergy $53.05
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-10% Synergy $58.09

Creatures

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

Rescue Retriever Rescue Retriever
+32% Synergy $0.40
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+30% Synergy $0.37
Ballyrush Banneret Ballyrush Banneret
+30% Synergy $0.16
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+28% Synergy $0.39
Preeminent Captain Preeminent Captain
+28% Synergy $0.73
Daru Warchief Daru Warchief
+27% Synergy $3.04
Veteran Swordsmith Veteran Swordsmith
+27% Synergy $0.17
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+26% Synergy $18.63
Tajic, Blade of the Legion Tajic, Blade of the Legion
+26% Synergy $0.32
Haazda Marshal Haazda Marshal
+26% Synergy $0.32
Precinct Captain Precinct Captain
+26% Synergy $0.32
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+23% Synergy $0.28
Lossarnach Captain Lossarnach Captain
+23% Synergy $0.42
Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider
+22% Synergy $0.32
Catapult Master Catapult Master
+22% Synergy $1.28
Resolute Reinforcements Resolute Reinforcements
+21% Synergy $0.22
Coppercoat Vanguard Coppercoat Vanguard
+21% Synergy $0.35
Serra Redeemer Serra Redeemer
+20% Synergy $0.27
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+19% Synergy $1.34
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+18% Synergy $0.25
Akroan Hoplite Akroan Hoplite
+16% Synergy $0.05
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
+14% Synergy $1.57
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+14% Synergy $0.29
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+13% Synergy $0.46
Boros Challenger Boros Challenger
+13% Synergy $0.10
Adriana, Captain of the Guard Adriana, Captain of the Guard
+12% Synergy $0.34
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+11% Synergy $0.74
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+11% Synergy $0.52
Cosmogrand Zenith Cosmogrand Zenith
+11% Synergy $5.63
Champion of the Parish Champion of the Parish
+11% Synergy $1.10
Benalish Commander Benalish Commander
+10% Synergy $0.21
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+9% Synergy $0.87
Kinscaer Sentry Kinscaer Sentry
+9% Synergy $0.56
Neyali, Suns' Vanguard Neyali, Suns' Vanguard
+8% Synergy $2.34
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+8% Synergy $0.25
Goldnight Commander Goldnight Commander
+8% Synergy $0.29
Legion Loyalist Legion Loyalist
+8% Synergy $5.91
EPF Point Squad EPF Point Squad
+8% Synergy $0.10
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+7% Synergy $44.49
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+7% Synergy $0.55
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+6% Synergy $1.70
Aurelia, the Law Above Aurelia, the Law Above
+5% Synergy $1.58
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+5% Synergy $46.08
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+4% Synergy $4.87
Balefire Liege Balefire Liege
+3% Synergy $0.35
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+2% Synergy $14.99
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+1% Synergy $3.28
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+1% Synergy $2.12
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
-3% Synergy $6.64
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-7% Synergy $58.40

Instants

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

Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+25% Synergy $0.21
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+21% Synergy $1.13
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+21% Synergy $0.52
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+19% Synergy $7.52
Master Warcraft Master Warcraft
+7% Synergy $0.58
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+7% Synergy $0.14
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+7% Synergy $10.88
Heroic Charge Heroic Charge
+6% Synergy $0.05
Abrade Abrade
+5% Synergy $0.31
Disenchant Disenchant
+5% Synergy $0.11
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+5% Synergy $0.25
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+5% Synergy $0.28
Justice Strike Justice Strike
+5% Synergy $0.28
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+4% Synergy $2.44
Take Up the Shield Take Up the Shield
+4% Synergy $0.75
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+4% Synergy $0.39
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy $0.28
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+3% Synergy $0.28
Lightning Helix Lightning Helix
+3% Synergy $0.29
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+1% Synergy $5.50
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
0% Synergy $16.54
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-2% Synergy $22.27
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-4% Synergy $0.96
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-6% Synergy $0.29
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-7% Synergy $1.37
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
-8% Synergy $0.45
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
-10% Synergy $3.56
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-11% Synergy $0.33

Sorceries

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

Heroic Reinforcements Heroic Reinforcements
+30% Synergy $0.11
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+22% Synergy $1.29
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+19% Synergy $0.39
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+18% Synergy $2.46
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+18% Synergy $0.50
Captain's Call Captain's Call
+17% Synergy $0.14
Rally at the Hornburg Rally at the Hornburg
+9% Synergy $0.27
Rip Apart Rip Apart
+7% Synergy $0.92
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+7% Synergy $0.41
Quarrel's End Quarrel's End
+7% Synergy $0.25
Honor Honor
+5% Synergy $0.27
Response // Resurgence Response // Resurgence
+3% Synergy $0.37
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+2% Synergy $0.82
Austere Command Austere Command
0% Synergy $0.42
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
0% Synergy $0.38
Angelfire Ignition Angelfire Ignition
-1% Synergy $0.41
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-8% Synergy $1.54
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-11% Synergy $0.29
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-18% Synergy $0.87

Utility Artifacts

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

Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+26% Synergy $2.41
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+20% Synergy $1.11
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+17% Synergy $1.47
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+16% Synergy $4.20
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+14% Synergy $0.91
Ancestral Blade Ancestral Blade
+14% Synergy $0.12
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+13% Synergy $18.97
Veteran's Armaments Veteran's Armaments
+11% Synergy $0.28
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+9% Synergy $0.36
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+7% Synergy $5.71
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+6% Synergy $18.72
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+6% Synergy $2.63
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+5% Synergy $4.96
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+5% Synergy $7.38
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+4% Synergy $5.62
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.30
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+3% Synergy $7.74
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-1% Synergy $6.30
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-11% Synergy $5.77
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-22% Synergy $4.39
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-23% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

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

Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+26% Synergy $8.32
Mobilization Mobilization
+23% Synergy $0.68
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+23% Synergy $0.45
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+20% Synergy $0.42
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+18% Synergy $2.63
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+17% Synergy $2.26
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+16% Synergy $0.40
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+13% Synergy $9.74
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+12% Synergy $9.52
Legion's Initiative Legion's Initiative
+12% Synergy $1.03
In the Trenches In the Trenches
+12% Synergy $0.35
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+11% Synergy $0.67
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+10% Synergy $63.97
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+9% Synergy $6.89
Gleam of Battle Gleam of Battle
+9% Synergy $0.15
Commander's Insignia Commander's Insignia
+9% Synergy $0.19
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+9% Synergy $0.68
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+8% Synergy $0.82
Wedding Announcement Wedding Festivity Wedding Announcement
+8% Synergy $0.38
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+8% Synergy $0.29
Roar of Resistance Roar of Resistance
+7% Synergy $1.86
Glory of Warfare Glory of Warfare
+7% Synergy $0.58
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+6% Synergy $0.45
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+6% Synergy $0.23
Force of Virtue Force of Virtue
+6% Synergy $0.47
Pacifism Pacifism
+5% Synergy $0.08
First Response First Response
+5% Synergy $0.13
Murder Investigation Murder Investigation
+5% Synergy $0.09
True Conviction True Conviction
+4% Synergy $5.04
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+3% Synergy $1.26
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+3% Synergy $4.65
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+3% Synergy $14.69
Land Tax Land Tax
-3% Synergy $13.68

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+16% Synergy $39.10
Basri Ket Basri Ket
+9% Synergy $1.45
Elspeth Tirel Elspeth Tirel
+7% Synergy $3.55
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+5% Synergy $8.52

Utility Lands

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

Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+21% Synergy $0.26
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+15% Synergy $0.30
Daru Encampment Daru Encampment
+11% Synergy $0.42
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+8% Synergy $7.60
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+7% Synergy $0.30
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+7% Synergy $24.60
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+6% Synergy $0.34
Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+6% Synergy $0.20
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
+2% Synergy $0.53
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.33
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
-2% Synergy $0.33
War Room War Room
-2% Synergy $2.44
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
-3% Synergy $0.37
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-3% Synergy $5.91
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-13% Synergy $2.93
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-20% Synergy $0.40

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+21% Synergy $3.29
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+19% Synergy $0.34
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+12% Synergy $0.33
Boros Locket Boros Locket
+6% Synergy $0.34
Boros Keyrune Boros Keyrune
+6% Synergy $0.22
Boros Cluestone Boros Cluestone
+4% Synergy $0.28
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.35
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.37
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-9% Synergy $0.31
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-11% Synergy $0.40
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-17% Synergy $2.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-19% Synergy $0.36
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-20% Synergy $0.98
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-23% Synergy $0.33

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+23% Synergy $0.22
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+18% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+16% Synergy $0.13
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
+14% Synergy $0.10
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
+13% Synergy $0.32
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+12% Synergy $0.63
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+11% Synergy $0.25
Stone Quarry Stone Quarry
+10% Synergy $0.13
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+7% Synergy $0.21
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.16
Thriving Bluff Thriving Bluff
+5% Synergy $0.16
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+5% Synergy $0.32
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+4% Synergy $0.26
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy $0.28
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+4% Synergy $0.17
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+3% Synergy $0.23
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.08
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+2% Synergy $49.31
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $2.00
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
0% Synergy $1.22
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
0% Synergy $0.37
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
-3% Synergy $10.89
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.34
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
-4% Synergy $0.90
Plateau Plateau
-4% Synergy $356.24
Glittering Massif Glittering Massif
-4% Synergy $0.55
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
-5% Synergy $0.26
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
-5% Synergy $0.30
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-6% Synergy $3.30
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-8% Synergy $0.29
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
-8% Synergy $0.45
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
-11% Synergy $10.95
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-12% Synergy $4.66
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-14% Synergy $1.90
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-15% Synergy $0.82
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-15% Synergy $31.35
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-17% Synergy $0.32
Command Tower Command Tower
-18% Synergy $0.28
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-19% Synergy $0.28
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-19% Synergy $16.58
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-21% Synergy $10.42
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-24% Synergy $0.28

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