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Baird, Steward of Argive
Price tag $0.22

Legendary CreatureHuman Soldier

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2818 Current Rank
#2852 Last Week
#2593 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Baird, Steward of Argive.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Baird, Steward of Argive decks.

Keep Out Keep Out
+3% Synergy $0.11
Evershrike's Gift Evershrike's Gift
+3% Synergy $0.08
Sun-Dappled Celebrant Sun-Dappled Celebrant
+3% Synergy $0.07
Kinbinding Kinbinding
+1% Synergy $0.31
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
-1% Synergy $22.78

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Baird, Steward of Argive's abilities and overall game plan.

Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+53% Synergy $0.43
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+46% Synergy $5.87
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+44% Synergy $2.62
Archon of Absolution Archon of Absolution
+43% Synergy $0.17
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+39% Synergy $5.29
Tithe Taker Tithe Taker
+38% Synergy $0.30
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+32% Synergy $0.75
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+31% Synergy $1.04
Blazing Archon Blazing Archon
+30% Synergy $0.55
Spelltithe Enforcer Spelltithe Enforcer
+28% Synergy $3.09

Top Cards

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

Archangel of Tithes Archangel of Tithes
+28% Synergy $3.76
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+26% Synergy $5.70
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+25% Synergy $0.38
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+19% Synergy $0.46
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+17% Synergy $15.71
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+14% Synergy $4.59
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+1% Synergy $54.22
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-6% Synergy $4.41
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-18% Synergy $1.23
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-20% Synergy $1.35

Game Changers

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

Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+15% Synergy $11.35
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+5% Synergy $50.17
Farewell Farewell
+4% Synergy $7.45
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-4% Synergy $32.48
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-5% Synergy $51.58

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Baird, Steward of Argive's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Crystal Barricade Crystal Barricade
+24% Synergy $2.20
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+22% Synergy $0.37
Imposing Sovereign Imposing Sovereign
+22% Synergy $0.40
Nils, Discipline Enforcer Nils, Discipline Enforcer
+20% Synergy $5.87
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+17% Synergy $0.59
Leonin Arbiter Leonin Arbiter
+17% Synergy $0.64
Champions of Minas Tirith Champions of Minas Tirith
+17% Synergy $0.39
Angelic Arbiter Angelic Arbiter
+15% Synergy $2.90
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+14% Synergy $0.96
Reidane, God of the Worthy Valkmira, Protector's Shield Reidane, God of the Worthy
+14% Synergy $0.46
Forbidding Spirit Forbidding Spirit
+14% Synergy $0.21
Hushbringer Hushbringer
+13% Synergy $0.62
Loxodon Gatekeeper Loxodon Gatekeeper
+13% Synergy $1.01
Aegis of the Gods Aegis of the Gods
+13% Synergy $1.23
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+12% Synergy $2.36
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+11% Synergy $1.40
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+10% Synergy $0.32
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
+10% Synergy $0.45
Orzhov Advokist Orzhov Advokist
+9% Synergy $0.21
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+8% Synergy $0.44
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+7% Synergy $0.22
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+7% Synergy $17.44
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+6% Synergy $6.13
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+6% Synergy $21.24
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+6% Synergy $0.17
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+6% Synergy $18.02
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+6% Synergy $1.19
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+4% Synergy $31.50
Ajani's Pridemate Ajani's Pridemate
+3% Synergy $0.28
Linden, the Steadfast Queen Linden, the Steadfast Queen
+3% Synergy $0.24
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+3% Synergy $0.36
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+2% Synergy $19.37
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+1% Synergy $0.35
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+1% Synergy $0.47
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
0% Synergy $2.74
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
0% Synergy $10.54
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
-1% Synergy $4.42
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
-1% Synergy $0.35
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-2% Synergy $4.80
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
-2% Synergy $0.44
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
-3% Synergy $7.08
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
-3% Synergy $5.87
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
-3% Synergy $7.88
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
-5% Synergy $2.62
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
-5% Synergy $1.96
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
-5% Synergy $31.98
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-6% Synergy $0.27
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
-7% Synergy $1.19
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-8% Synergy $3.75
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-11% Synergy $12.83

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Baird, Steward of Argive safe.

Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+22% Synergy $0.79
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+15% Synergy $3.44
Disenchant Disenchant
+11% Synergy $0.12
Holy Day Holy Day
+11% Synergy $0.52
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+10% Synergy $0.38
Ethereal Haze Ethereal Haze
+9% Synergy $0.69
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+7% Synergy $0.12
Condemn Condemn
+7% Synergy $0.24
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+6% Synergy $1.22
Mandate of Peace Mandate of Peace
+6% Synergy $2.15
Swift Response Swift Response
+5% Synergy $0.07
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+4% Synergy $8.67
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+4% Synergy $0.17
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+4% Synergy $2.87
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+4% Synergy $0.57
Revitalize Revitalize
+3% Synergy $0.07
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+2% Synergy $4.05
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+1% Synergy $0.34
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
-1% Synergy $0.98
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-2% Synergy $0.48
Silence Silence
-2% Synergy $7.41
Reprieve Reprieve
-4% Synergy $1.90
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-5% Synergy $7.06
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-6% Synergy $18.77
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-7% Synergy $1.41
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-9% Synergy $1.18
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-11% Synergy $4.30
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-12% Synergy $0.37
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-12% Synergy $15.46

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Baird, Steward of Argive's game plan and control the board.

Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+22% Synergy $4.39
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+16% Synergy $2.09
Fumigate Fumigate
+11% Synergy $0.27
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+9% Synergy $0.24
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+8% Synergy $0.55
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+7% Synergy $0.31
Bond of Discipline Bond of Discipline
+7% Synergy $0.25
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+6% Synergy $0.26
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+4% Synergy $9.90
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+4% Synergy $1.08
Captain's Call Captain's Call
+4% Synergy $0.06
Doomskar Doomskar
+3% Synergy $0.65
Austere Command Austere Command
+2% Synergy $0.43
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+2% Synergy $0.31
Split Up Split Up
+2% Synergy $1.78
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+1% Synergy $0.34
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+1% Synergy $0.33
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+1% Synergy $1.42
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
0% Synergy $0.72
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-1% Synergy $3.05
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
-1% Synergy $1.15
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
-2% Synergy $1.02

Utility Artifacts

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

Crawlspace Crawlspace
+15% Synergy $8.92
Amulet of Safekeeping Amulet of Safekeeping
+8% Synergy $0.24
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+5% Synergy $4.35
Thorn of Amethyst Thorn of Amethyst
+5% Synergy $1.15
Orbs of Warding Orbs of Warding
+5% Synergy $0.56
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+4% Synergy $0.72
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+3% Synergy $3.19
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+2% Synergy $11.36
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+2% Synergy $12.19
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+1% Synergy $1.50
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
-1% Synergy $2.32
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
-3% Synergy $7.93
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-6% Synergy $0.30
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $2.00
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-13% Synergy $8.56
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-14% Synergy $4.70
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-16% Synergy $4.61
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-16% Synergy $5.52

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Baird, Steward of Argive's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+18% Synergy $4.46
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+18% Synergy $0.57
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+17% Synergy $5.05
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+15% Synergy $4.79
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+14% Synergy $2.34
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+12% Synergy $1.91
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+11% Synergy $0.48
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+10% Synergy $0.49
Leyline of Sanctity Leyline of Sanctity
+10% Synergy $0.40
Pacifism Pacifism
+9% Synergy $0.11
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+9% Synergy $1.16
Oppressive Rays Oppressive Rays
+8% Synergy $0.07
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+7% Synergy $2.83
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+5% Synergy $0.35
Solemnity Solemnity
+5% Synergy $12.48
Vow of Duty Vow of Duty
+5% Synergy $0.23
Suppression Field Suppression Field
+5% Synergy $0.77
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+4% Synergy $2.23
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+4% Synergy $0.15
Blessed Sanctuary Blessed Sanctuary
+4% Synergy $1.66
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+4% Synergy $0.43
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+4% Synergy $0.20
Petrify Petrify
+4% Synergy $0.11
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+3% Synergy $0.53
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+2% Synergy $12.53
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+2% Synergy $0.37
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+1% Synergy $6.43
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+1% Synergy $0.62
Land Tax Land Tax
0% Synergy $25.67
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
0% Synergy $0.41
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-1% Synergy $2.76
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
-1% Synergy $0.27
True Conviction True Conviction
-1% Synergy $4.88
Cleric Class Cleric Class
-1% Synergy $4.84
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-2% Synergy $28.99
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-2% Synergy $1.61
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-3% Synergy $5.76
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-3% Synergy $7.64
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-3% Synergy $51.68
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-3% Synergy $8.76
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-5% Synergy $2.55

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Baird, Steward of Argive to provide ongoing value and board presence.

The Wanderer The Wanderer
+28% Synergy $0.31
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+18% Synergy $1.87
Teyo, the Shieldmage Teyo, the Shieldmage
+11% Synergy $0.28
Ajani Steadfast Ajani Steadfast
+7% Synergy $1.47
Elspeth Tirel Elspeth Tirel
+5% Synergy $3.84
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+5% Synergy $7.46
Gideon, Champion of Justice Gideon, Champion of Justice
+5% Synergy $0.36
Gideon Jura Gideon Jura
+4% Synergy $0.35
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+3% Synergy $3.20
Basri Ket Basri Ket
+3% Synergy $1.00
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+1% Synergy $1.59
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
0% Synergy $40.05

Utility Lands

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

Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+10% Synergy $0.28
Karoo Karoo
+9% Synergy $1.28
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+7% Synergy $0.25
Sandstone Bridge Sandstone Bridge
+7% Synergy $0.15
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+5% Synergy $0.28
Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+5% Synergy $0.12
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+4% Synergy $0.20
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+4% Synergy $0.37
Hidden Courtyard Hidden Courtyard
+4% Synergy $0.16
New Benalia New Benalia
+4% Synergy $0.21
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+3% Synergy $7.13
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+2% Synergy $0.89
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+2% Synergy $8.97
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+2% Synergy $0.24
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+1% Synergy $0.26
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+1% Synergy $2.86
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+1% Synergy $0.18
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $3.70
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
0% Synergy $5.29
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
0% Synergy $1.00
Kor Haven Kor Haven
0% Synergy $15.14
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-2% Synergy $0.30
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-4% Synergy $0.35
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-8% Synergy $1.16
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-11% Synergy $44.23
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-14% Synergy $22.56
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-14% Synergy $6.11
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-15% Synergy $6.34
War Room War Room
-18% Synergy $8.92

Mana Artifacts

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

Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+15% Synergy $0.21
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.31
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+5% Synergy $3.61
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+2% Synergy $0.36
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+2% Synergy $0.30
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+1% Synergy $0.34
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-1% Synergy $0.39
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.33
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
-3% Synergy $5.06
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
-4% Synergy $4.15
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $2.53
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-7% Synergy $34.33
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-10% Synergy $0.44
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-15% Synergy $1.25

Lands

The mana base foundation for Baird, Steward of Argive decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.22
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.20
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.29
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+1% Synergy $0.34
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
-1% Synergy $1.15
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.30
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-3% Synergy $0.39
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-7% Synergy $1.41
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.17

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