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Baird, Steward of Argive
Price tag $0.16

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

#2619 Current Rank
#2850 Last Week
#2473 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Baird, Steward of Argive.

High Synergy Cards

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

Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+55% Synergy $0.23
Archon of Absolution Archon of Absolution
+48% Synergy $0.13
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+46% Synergy $4.88
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+43% Synergy $2.19
Tithe Taker Tithe Taker
+42% Synergy $0.17
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+42% Synergy $5.78
Blazing Archon Blazing Archon
+34% Synergy $0.48
The Wanderer The Wanderer
+34% Synergy $0.24
Spelltithe Enforcer Spelltithe Enforcer
+33% Synergy $2.97
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+32% Synergy $0.59

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
+27% Synergy $1.64
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+26% Synergy $1.45
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+24% Synergy $0.20
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+22% Synergy $0.63
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+21% Synergy $5.21
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+20% Synergy $0.61
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-8% Synergy $3.45
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-9% Synergy $0.68
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-15% Synergy $1.14
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-19% Synergy $1.38

Game Changers

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

Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+14% Synergy $13.27
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+6% Synergy $36.64
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-6% Synergy $32.03
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-8% Synergy $50.09

Creatures

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

Crystal Barricade Crystal Barricade
+24% Synergy $1.36
Imposing Sovereign Imposing Sovereign
+24% Synergy $0.34
Nils, Discipline Enforcer Nils, Discipline Enforcer
+24% Synergy $4.30
Angelic Arbiter Angelic Arbiter
+21% Synergy $3.69
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+19% Synergy $0.44
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+19% Synergy $0.50
Leonin Arbiter Leonin Arbiter
+18% Synergy $0.41
Reidane, God of the Worthy Valkmira, Protector's Shield Reidane, God of the Worthy
+16% Synergy $0.36
Champions of Minas Tirith Champions of Minas Tirith
+16% Synergy $0.24
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+15% Synergy $10.08
Hushbringer Hushbringer
+15% Synergy $0.61
Aegis of the Gods Aegis of the Gods
+15% Synergy $1.10
Forbidding Spirit Forbidding Spirit
+15% Synergy $0.10
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+14% Synergy $0.56
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+13% Synergy $3.55
Loxodon Gatekeeper Loxodon Gatekeeper
+13% Synergy $0.90
Orzhov Advokist Orzhov Advokist
+13% Synergy $0.10
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+11% Synergy $2.11
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+11% Synergy $1.05
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+10% Synergy $0.46
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
+10% Synergy $0.20
Starry-Eyed Skyrider Starry-Eyed Skyrider
+9% Synergy $0.10
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+8% Synergy $16.04
Palace Jailer Palace Jailer
+8% Synergy $0.16
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+6% Synergy $3.14
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+6% Synergy $0.20
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+6% Synergy $1.02
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+5% Synergy $19.01
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+4% Synergy $16.91
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+4% Synergy $12.53
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+3% Synergy $25.39
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+3% Synergy $0.11
Ajani's Pridemate Ajani's Pridemate
+3% Synergy $0.08
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+2% Synergy $0.25
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+2% Synergy $0.41
Sun Titan Sun Titan
0% Synergy $0.28
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
0% Synergy $0.26
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
0% Synergy $7.03
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-1% Synergy $1.64
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
-2% Synergy $3.31
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-3% Synergy $41.79
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-4% Synergy $0.26
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
-4% Synergy $5.13
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
-4% Synergy $3.72
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
-5% Synergy $5.29
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
-5% Synergy $0.46
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
-6% Synergy $3.53
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
-6% Synergy $1.59
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
-8% Synergy $0.66
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-10% Synergy $2.33

Instants

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

Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+16% Synergy $1.38
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+14% Synergy $0.23
Holy Day Holy Day
+12% Synergy $0.50
Disenchant Disenchant
+11% Synergy $0.17
Ethereal Haze Ethereal Haze
+11% Synergy $0.62
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+9% Synergy $0.13
Swift Response Swift Response
+8% Synergy $0.06
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+6% Synergy $0.09
Condemn Condemn
+6% Synergy $0.12
Mandate of Peace Mandate of Peace
+6% Synergy $1.40
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+5% Synergy $0.86
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+5% Synergy $0.13
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+4% Synergy $6.95
Revitalize Revitalize
+4% Synergy $0.05
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+3% Synergy $0.26
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+2% Synergy $4.17
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
0% Synergy $0.28
Silence Silence
-1% Synergy $8.01
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-2% Synergy $0.46
Reprieve Reprieve
-6% Synergy $1.36
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-6% Synergy $7.43
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-8% Synergy $17.98
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-11% Synergy $0.40
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-13% Synergy $8.91
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-13% Synergy $3.46

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
+20% Synergy $3.16
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+17% Synergy $1.70
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+11% Synergy $0.41
Fumigate Fumigate
+11% Synergy $0.31
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+7% Synergy $0.22
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+7% Synergy $0.12
Bond of Discipline Bond of Discipline
+7% Synergy $0.12
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+6% Synergy $0.27
Doomskar Doomskar
+4% Synergy $0.37
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+3% Synergy $0.24
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+3% Synergy $1.02
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+2% Synergy $0.27
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+2% Synergy $0.13
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+1% Synergy $10.23
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+1% Synergy $0.15
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+1% Synergy $0.76
Split Up Split Up
+1% Synergy $2.42
Farewell Farewell
0% Synergy $3.33
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
0% Synergy $2.14
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
0% Synergy $0.81
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-1% Synergy $2.26
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
-1% Synergy $0.72
Austere Command Austere Command
-4% Synergy $0.21

Utility Artifacts

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

Crawlspace Crawlspace
+15% Synergy $5.14
Amulet of Safekeeping Amulet of Safekeeping
+8% Synergy $0.19
Orbs of Warding Orbs of Warding
+7% Synergy $0.53
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+5% Synergy $3.34
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+5% Synergy $0.73
Unstable Glyphbridge Sandswirl Wanderglyph Unstable Glyphbridge
+5% Synergy $0.13
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+5% Synergy $0.21
Thorn of Amethyst Thorn of Amethyst
+4% Synergy $1.15
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+3% Synergy $6.90
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+3% Synergy $1.54
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
0% Synergy $2.26
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
-2% Synergy $2.02
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-4% Synergy $0.21
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-14% Synergy $5.22
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-15% Synergy $4.12
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-15% Synergy $2.70
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-16% Synergy $1.14

Enchantments

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

Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+18% Synergy $0.55
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+15% Synergy $3.48
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+15% Synergy $3.74
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+14% Synergy $3.00
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+12% Synergy $2.23
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+12% Synergy $0.97
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+12% Synergy $0.38
Pacifism Pacifism
+10% Synergy $0.06
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+10% Synergy $1.08
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+9% Synergy $0.49
Leyline of Sanctity Leyline of Sanctity
+9% Synergy $0.46
Oppressive Rays Oppressive Rays
+9% Synergy $0.05
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+7% Synergy $0.28
Vow of Duty Vow of Duty
+7% Synergy $0.09
Blessed Sanctuary Blessed Sanctuary
+6% Synergy $1.16
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+6% Synergy $2.50
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+6% Synergy $0.42
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+5% Synergy $0.04
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+5% Synergy $0.10
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+5% Synergy $0.92
Petrify Petrify
+5% Synergy $0.09
Soul Snare Soul Snare
+5% Synergy $0.11
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+4% Synergy $0.50
Solemnity Solemnity
+4% Synergy $8.60
Worship Worship
+4% Synergy $1.37
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+3% Synergy $0.42
Minimus Containment Minimus Containment
+3% Synergy $0.10
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+2% Synergy $9.32
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+2% Synergy $0.60
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+2% Synergy $5.78
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+1% Synergy $2.78
Sigarda's Splendor Sigarda's Splendor
+1% Synergy $0.43
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+1% Synergy $0.50
Land Tax Land Tax
-1% Synergy $22.02
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-1% Synergy $1.50
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-1% Synergy $24.39
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
-1% Synergy $0.54
True Conviction True Conviction
-2% Synergy $4.01
Cleric Class Cleric Class
-2% Synergy $1.35
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-3% Synergy $6.55
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
-3% Synergy $0.16
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-5% Synergy $6.12
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-5% Synergy $42.89
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-7% Synergy $1.60

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+15% Synergy $0.64
Teyo, the Shieldmage Teyo, the Shieldmage
+12% Synergy $0.18
Ajani Steadfast Ajani Steadfast
+7% Synergy $1.52
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+6% Synergy $7.04
Basri Ket Basri Ket
+6% Synergy $0.77
Gideon, Champion of Justice Gideon, Champion of Justice
+6% Synergy $0.35
Gideon Jura Gideon Jura
+5% Synergy $0.23
Elspeth Tirel Elspeth Tirel
+4% Synergy $3.49
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+2% Synergy $0.91
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+2% Synergy $2.95
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-2% Synergy $29.42

Utility Lands

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

Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+9% Synergy $0.13
Karoo Karoo
+9% Synergy $1.09
Sandstone Bridge Sandstone Bridge
+9% Synergy $0.08
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+6% Synergy $0.07
New Benalia New Benalia
+6% Synergy $0.22
Hidden Courtyard Hidden Courtyard
+5% Synergy $0.07
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+4% Synergy $0.07
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+4% Synergy $0.37
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+3% Synergy $0.15
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+3% Synergy $5.98
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+3% Synergy $0.15
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+3% Synergy $0.65
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+3% Synergy $0.16
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+2% Synergy $3.24
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+1% Synergy $0.79
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+1% Synergy $0.09
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $1.99
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-2% Synergy $0.15
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
-2% Synergy $6.83
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-9% Synergy $0.31
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-13% Synergy $39.21
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-14% Synergy $3.80
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-16% Synergy $16.79
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-19% Synergy $4.06
War Room War Room
-23% Synergy $3.03

Mana Artifacts

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

Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+13% Synergy $0.16
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+7% Synergy $0.17
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+5% Synergy $3.55
White Auracite White Auracite
+3% Synergy $0.09
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+3% Synergy $0.22
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+3% Synergy $0.29
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+1% Synergy $0.24
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.13
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
0% Synergy $2.63
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-3% Synergy $0.27
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
-4% Synergy $5.28
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $1.04
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-8% Synergy $23.37
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-12% Synergy $0.49
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-14% Synergy $1.46

Lands

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

Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.05
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.16
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
0% Synergy $0.28
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.27
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
-1% Synergy $0.72
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.16
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-3% Synergy $0.28
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.16

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