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Baird, Steward of Argive
Price tag $0.19

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

#2379 Current Rank
#2071 Last Week
#2374 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.

Moogles' Valor Moogles' Valor
+6% Synergy $0.90
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+3% Synergy $0.17
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant Bahamut, Warden of Light Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
+2% Synergy $0.94
Battle Menu Battle Menu
+2% Synergy $0.17
Excalibur II Excalibur II
0% Synergy $0.71

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 $0.34
Archon of Absolution Archon of Absolution
+48% Synergy $0.16
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+47% Synergy $3.99
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+44% Synergy $2.67
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+42% Synergy $3.92
Tithe Taker Tithe Taker
+39% Synergy $0.24
Spelltithe Enforcer Spelltithe Enforcer
+32% Synergy $2.66
The Wanderer The Wanderer
+32% Synergy $0.27
Blazing Archon Blazing Archon
+32% Synergy $0.45
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+28% Synergy $0.73

Top Cards

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

Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+25% Synergy $0.80
Archangel of Tithes Archangel of Tithes
+24% Synergy $2.48
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+22% Synergy $3.67
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+21% Synergy $0.29
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+20% Synergy $0.61
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+5% Synergy $3.77
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-6% Synergy $2.94
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-7% Synergy $0.84
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-17% Synergy $1.27
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-18% Synergy $0.80

Game Changers

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

Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+12% Synergy $13.58
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+4% Synergy $34.98
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-8% Synergy $45.06
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-8% Synergy $28.27

Creatures

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

Imposing Sovereign Imposing Sovereign
+22% Synergy $0.38
Nils, Discipline Enforcer Nils, Discipline Enforcer
+22% Synergy $5.10
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+18% Synergy $0.40
Crystal Barricade Crystal Barricade
+18% Synergy $0.98
Leonin Arbiter Leonin Arbiter
+18% Synergy $0.97
Angelic Arbiter Angelic Arbiter
+17% Synergy $3.37
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+16% Synergy $10.32
Forbidding Spirit Forbidding Spirit
+16% Synergy $0.09
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+15% Synergy $0.39
Hushbringer Hushbringer
+15% Synergy $0.62
Reidane, God of the Worthy Valkmira, Protector's Shield Reidane, God of the Worthy
+15% Synergy $0.28
Aegis of the Gods Aegis of the Gods
+15% Synergy $1.06
Champions of Minas Tirith Champions of Minas Tirith
+15% Synergy $0.19
Orzhov Advokist Orzhov Advokist
+14% Synergy $0.11
Loxodon Gatekeeper Loxodon Gatekeeper
+13% Synergy $1.04
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+12% Synergy $2.14
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+12% Synergy $0.78
Starry-Eyed Skyrider Starry-Eyed Skyrider
+12% Synergy $0.09
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+10% Synergy $1.12
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+9% Synergy $1.94
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+8% Synergy $0.44
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
+8% Synergy $0.30
Palace Jailer Palace Jailer
+8% Synergy $0.15
Riling Dawnbreaker Riling Dawnbreaker
+8% Synergy $0.03
Clarion Conqueror Clarion Conqueror
+7% Synergy $2.33
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+6% Synergy $17.67
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+5% Synergy $2.90
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+5% Synergy $16.36
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+5% Synergy $11.88
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+4% Synergy $0.21
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+4% Synergy $21.14
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+3% Synergy $0.35
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+3% Synergy $24.46
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+3% Synergy $0.10
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+2% Synergy $5.47
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+2% Synergy $0.25
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
0% Synergy $1.92
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
0% Synergy $0.18
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
0% Synergy $0.33
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
-1% Synergy $0.28
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
-2% Synergy $4.55
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-3% Synergy $0.26
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
-3% Synergy $4.49
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-4% Synergy $42.20
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
-5% Synergy $1.08
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
-6% Synergy $1.87
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
-6% Synergy $3.70
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
-7% Synergy $0.80
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-10% Synergy $2.78
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-11% Synergy $6.79

Instants

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

Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+22% Synergy $0.45
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+16% Synergy $0.28
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+15% Synergy $1.96
Holy Day Holy Day
+12% Synergy $0.44
Ethereal Haze Ethereal Haze
+10% Synergy $0.50
Disenchant Disenchant
+9% Synergy $0.13
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+9% Synergy $0.14
Swift Response Swift Response
+8% Synergy $0.10
Mandate of Peace Mandate of Peace
+7% Synergy $1.35
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+5% Synergy $0.90
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+5% Synergy $0.10
Revitalize Revitalize
+5% Synergy $0.08
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+5% Synergy $0.13
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+5% Synergy $0.23
Righteousness Righteousness
+5% Synergy $0.12
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+4% Synergy $5.00
Condemn Condemn
+4% Synergy $0.13
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+3% Synergy $0.87
Oblation Oblation
+2% Synergy $0.63
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
0% Synergy $0.26
Silence Silence
-1% Synergy $6.48
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
-1% Synergy $5.26
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-2% Synergy $0.44
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
-2% Synergy $0.51
Reprieve Reprieve
-5% Synergy $0.63
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-6% Synergy $16.24
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-6% Synergy $1.76
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-8% Synergy $6.35
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-10% Synergy $0.31
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-13% Synergy $11.91

Sorceries

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

Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+17% Synergy $1.50
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+17% Synergy $1.91
Fumigate Fumigate
+11% Synergy $0.29
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+10% Synergy $0.39
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+8% Synergy $0.32
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+8% Synergy $0.23
Bond of Discipline Bond of Discipline
+8% Synergy $0.14
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+7% Synergy $0.19
Doomskar Doomskar
+5% Synergy $0.52
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+4% Synergy $0.28
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+3% Synergy $0.40
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+3% Synergy $0.96
Split Up Split Up
+3% Synergy $2.00
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+2% Synergy $0.90
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+2% Synergy $0.17
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+2% Synergy $0.17
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+1% Synergy $0.73
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+1% Synergy $8.66
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
0% Synergy $0.62
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $4.30
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-1% Synergy $2.29
Austere Command Austere Command
-6% Synergy $0.44

Utility Artifacts

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

Crawlspace Crawlspace
+15% Synergy $4.51
Amulet of Safekeeping Amulet of Safekeeping
+10% Synergy $0.13
Orbs of Warding Orbs of Warding
+7% Synergy $0.53
Unstable Glyphbridge Sandswirl Wanderglyph Unstable Glyphbridge
+6% Synergy $0.23
Damping Sphere Damping Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.28
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+5% Synergy $0.17
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+4% Synergy $0.52
Thorn of Amethyst Thorn of Amethyst
+4% Synergy $1.27
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+3% Synergy $6.66
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+3% Synergy $0.97
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
0% Synergy $1.73
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
-2% Synergy $2.31
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-4% Synergy $0.24
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-13% Synergy $4.31
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-14% Synergy $7.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-15% Synergy $4.45
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-16% Synergy $1.30

Enchantments

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

Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+17% Synergy $2.81
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+16% Synergy $0.50
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+15% Synergy $3.58
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+14% Synergy $2.73
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+13% Synergy $1.40
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+13% Synergy $0.36
Oppressive Rays Oppressive Rays
+12% Synergy $0.04
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+10% Synergy $1.71
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+10% Synergy $0.54
Pacifism Pacifism
+10% Synergy $0.05
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+10% Synergy $1.35
Leyline of Sanctity Leyline of Sanctity
+10% Synergy $0.42
Blessed Sanctuary Blessed Sanctuary
+7% Synergy $1.16
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+7% Synergy $1.11
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+7% Synergy $0.22
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+6% Synergy $1.74
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+6% Synergy $0.40
Vow of Duty Vow of Duty
+6% Synergy $0.07
Suppression Field Suppression Field
+6% Synergy $0.97
Reverence Reverence
+6% Synergy $8.07
Mystic Barrier Mystic Barrier
+6% Synergy $1.02
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+5% Synergy $0.06
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+5% Synergy $0.07
Petrify Petrify
+5% Synergy $0.10
Solemnity Solemnity
+5% Synergy $8.32
Soul Snare Soul Snare
+5% Synergy $0.10
Kismet Kismet
+5% Synergy $11.63
Minimus Containment Minimus Containment
+4% Synergy $0.05
Worship Worship
+4% Synergy $0.78
Overwhelming Splendor Overwhelming Splendor
+4% Synergy $5.42
Land Tax Land Tax
+3% Synergy $21.01
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+3% Synergy $0.44
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+3% Synergy $0.46
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+2% Synergy $9.88
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+2% Synergy $2.46
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+2% Synergy $0.56
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+2% Synergy $0.58
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+2% Synergy $5.71
Sigarda's Splendor Sigarda's Splendor
0% Synergy $0.41
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-1% Synergy $1.43
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-1% Synergy $26.40
Cleric Class Cleric Class
-1% Synergy $1.47
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
-1% Synergy $0.39
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-3% Synergy $4.32
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-3% Synergy $46.21
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
-4% Synergy $0.14
True Conviction True Conviction
-4% Synergy $3.92
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-5% Synergy $3.94
All That Glitters All That Glitters
-6% Synergy $0.40
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-8% Synergy $1.40

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 $0.92
Teyo, the Shieldmage Teyo, the Shieldmage
+14% Synergy $0.21
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+7% Synergy $6.89
Ajani Steadfast Ajani Steadfast
+7% Synergy $1.32
Gideon, Champion of Justice Gideon, Champion of Justice
+7% Synergy $0.43
Gideon of the Trials Gideon of the Trials
+5% Synergy $1.53
Gideon Jura Gideon Jura
+5% Synergy $0.25
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+4% Synergy $0.84
Elspeth Tirel Elspeth Tirel
+4% Synergy $3.53
Basri Ket Basri Ket
+4% Synergy $1.35
The Wandering Emperor The Wandering Emperor
+3% Synergy $3.83
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+2% Synergy $4.07
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-4% Synergy $30.03

Utility Lands

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

Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+8% Synergy $0.14
Karoo Karoo
+8% Synergy $1.00
Sandstone Bridge Sandstone Bridge
+8% Synergy $0.08
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+5% Synergy $0.11
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+5% Synergy $6.35
Hidden Courtyard Hidden Courtyard
+5% Synergy $0.06
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+5% Synergy $0.40
Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+5% Synergy $0.09
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+4% Synergy $0.17
New Benalia New Benalia
+4% Synergy $0.24
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+3% Synergy $0.18
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+3% Synergy $0.19
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+3% Synergy $0.63
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+3% Synergy $0.11
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+2% Synergy $0.76
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+2% Synergy $0.11
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $1.98
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+1% Synergy $3.66
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
0% Synergy $0.20
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-4% Synergy $0.46
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-8% Synergy $0.27
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-9% Synergy $34.54
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-13% Synergy $15.90
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-13% Synergy $3.65
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-20% Synergy $2.28
War Room War Room
-21% Synergy $2.73

Mana Artifacts

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

Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+13% Synergy $0.19
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+6% Synergy $3.61
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.16
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+1% Synergy $0.32
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+1% Synergy $1.28
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+1% Synergy $0.24
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.22
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
-1% Synergy $4.82
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-1% Synergy $0.19
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-2% Synergy $0.20
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $1.33
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
-4% Synergy $4.04
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-5% Synergy $1.12
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-9% Synergy $17.16
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-12% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-13% Synergy $1.07

Lands

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

Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.05
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.28
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.22
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
0% Synergy $0.62
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
0% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.11
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-4% Synergy $0.32
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-6% Synergy $1.76
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.18

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