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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

#2464 Current Rank
#3060 Last Week
#2523 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
+56% Synergy $0.33
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+47% Synergy $5.54
Archon of Absolution Archon of Absolution
+47% Synergy $0.17
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+44% Synergy $2.60
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+41% Synergy $7.00
Tithe Taker Tithe Taker
+38% Synergy $0.25
Blazing Archon Blazing Archon
+32% Synergy $0.50
The Wanderer The Wanderer
+32% Synergy $0.27
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+30% Synergy $0.68
Spelltithe Enforcer Spelltithe Enforcer
+28% Synergy $2.93

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
+28% Synergy $1.09
Archangel of Tithes Archangel of Tithes
+28% Synergy $3.50
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+24% Synergy $6.47
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+24% Synergy $0.23
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+20% Synergy $0.42
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+14% Synergy $2.46
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-8% Synergy $0.86
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-9% Synergy $3.75
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-17% Synergy $0.99
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-19% Synergy $1.25

Game Changers

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

Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+15% Synergy $10.93
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+4% Synergy $48.00
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-6% Synergy $31.52
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-7% Synergy $47.42

Creatures

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

Crystal Barricade Crystal Barricade
+25% Synergy $2.06
Imposing Sovereign Imposing Sovereign
+23% Synergy $0.39
Nils, Discipline Enforcer Nils, Discipline Enforcer
+22% Synergy $4.85
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+20% Synergy $0.32
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+18% Synergy $0.53
Angelic Arbiter Angelic Arbiter
+17% Synergy $3.01
Champions of Minas Tirith Champions of Minas Tirith
+17% Synergy $0.53
Leonin Arbiter Leonin Arbiter
+16% Synergy $0.48
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+15% Synergy $9.77
Forbidding Spirit Forbidding Spirit
+15% Synergy $0.12
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+14% Synergy $0.69
Hushbringer Hushbringer
+14% Synergy $0.62
Reidane, God of the Worthy Valkmira, Protector's Shield Reidane, God of the Worthy
+14% Synergy $0.49
Aegis of the Gods Aegis of the Gods
+14% Synergy $1.09
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+13% Synergy $3.64
Loxodon Gatekeeper Loxodon Gatekeeper
+13% Synergy $0.93
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
+11% Synergy $0.26
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+10% Synergy $0.91
Orzhov Advokist Orzhov Advokist
+10% Synergy $0.10
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+9% Synergy $0.30
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+9% Synergy $0.49
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+7% Synergy $6.06
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+7% Synergy $16.89
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+6% Synergy $0.22
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+6% Synergy $0.90
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+5% Synergy $0.11
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+5% Synergy $17.17
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+4% Synergy $17.37
Ajani's Pridemate Ajani's Pridemate
+4% Synergy $0.14
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+3% Synergy $29.70
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+3% Synergy $16.78
Linden, the Steadfast Queen Linden, the Steadfast Queen
+3% Synergy $0.23
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+2% Synergy $0.42
Sun Titan Sun Titan
0% Synergy $0.24
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
0% Synergy $0.32
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
0% Synergy $9.07
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
0% Synergy $0.16
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-1% Synergy $46.72
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-2% Synergy $4.31
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
-2% Synergy $3.07
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
-3% Synergy $4.59
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
-3% Synergy $0.39
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
-4% Synergy $7.07
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
-4% Synergy $4.97
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
-5% Synergy $4.31
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
-5% Synergy $1.68
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-6% Synergy $0.23
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-8% Synergy $2.78
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
-8% Synergy $0.60
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-13% Synergy $7.60

Instants

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

Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+20% Synergy $1.03
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+15% Synergy $2.60
Disenchant Disenchant
+11% Synergy $0.10
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+11% Synergy $0.34
Holy Day Holy Day
+11% Synergy $0.48
Ethereal Haze Ethereal Haze
+10% Synergy $0.73
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+9% Synergy $0.11
Condemn Condemn
+7% Synergy $0.15
Mandate of Peace Mandate of Peace
+6% Synergy $1.82
Swift Response Swift Response
+6% Synergy $0.07
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+4% Synergy $0.95
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+4% Synergy $0.11
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+3% Synergy $7.90
Revitalize Revitalize
+3% Synergy $0.12
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+3% Synergy $2.35
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+3% Synergy $0.14
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+3% Synergy $0.54
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+2% Synergy $3.81
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+2% Synergy $0.23
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+1% Synergy $11.01
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
0% Synergy $0.47
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
0% Synergy $0.27
Silence Silence
-1% Synergy $6.51
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
-2% Synergy $0.85
Reprieve Reprieve
-4% Synergy $1.33
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-6% Synergy $8.15
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-7% Synergy $17.17
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-12% Synergy $0.26
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-12% Synergy $13.88
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-12% Synergy $4.49

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
+21% Synergy $5.09
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+17% Synergy $2.35
Fumigate Fumigate
+12% Synergy $0.18
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+9% Synergy $0.48
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+8% Synergy $0.13
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+7% Synergy $0.17
Bond of Discipline Bond of Discipline
+7% Synergy $0.17
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+6% Synergy $0.30
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+4% Synergy $1.87
Doomskar Doomskar
+4% Synergy $0.46
Farewell Farewell
+2% Synergy $4.91
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+2% Synergy $0.40
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+2% Synergy $0.27
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+2% Synergy $10.03
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+2% Synergy $0.21
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+1% Synergy $1.23
Austere Command Austere Command
0% Synergy $0.37
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
0% Synergy $0.73
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-1% Synergy $2.73
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
-1% Synergy $0.97
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
-1% Synergy $0.98

Utility Artifacts

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

Crawlspace Crawlspace
+16% Synergy $6.12
Amulet of Safekeeping Amulet of Safekeeping
+8% Synergy $0.21
Orbs of Warding Orbs of Warding
+6% Synergy $0.61
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+4% Synergy $4.01
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+4% Synergy $0.70
Thorn of Amethyst Thorn of Amethyst
+4% Synergy $1.14
Damping Sphere Damping Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.34
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+3% Synergy $9.89
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+2% Synergy $3.06
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+2% Synergy $1.18
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+1% Synergy $12.70
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
-1% Synergy $2.25
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-5% Synergy $0.23
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-13% Synergy $1.53
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-13% Synergy $6.44
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-14% Synergy $4.84
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-17% Synergy $4.37

Enchantments

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

Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+16% Synergy $2.75
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+16% Synergy $0.61
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+15% Synergy $2.30
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+15% Synergy $3.77
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+13% Synergy $4.61
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+12% Synergy $1.33
Leyline of Sanctity Leyline of Sanctity
+11% Synergy $0.48
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+10% Synergy $0.50
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+10% Synergy $0.92
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+9% Synergy $0.42
Pacifism Pacifism
+9% Synergy $0.04
Oppressive Rays Oppressive Rays
+8% Synergy $0.07
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+7% Synergy $2.71
Vow of Duty Vow of Duty
+6% Synergy $0.06
Blessed Sanctuary Blessed Sanctuary
+5% Synergy $1.69
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+5% Synergy $0.47
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+5% Synergy $0.30
Solemnity Solemnity
+5% Synergy $9.12
Suppression Field Suppression Field
+5% Synergy $0.77
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+4% Synergy $0.04
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+4% Synergy $0.08
Petrify Petrify
+4% Synergy $0.05
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+3% Synergy $12.18
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+3% Synergy $2.10
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+3% Synergy $0.50
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+2% Synergy $0.64
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+2% Synergy $6.06
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+2% Synergy $0.23
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+1% Synergy $3.69
Land Tax Land Tax
0% Synergy $24.31
Sigarda's Splendor Sigarda's Splendor
0% Synergy $0.51
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-1% Synergy $2.16
True Conviction True Conviction
-1% Synergy $4.92
Cleric Class Cleric Class
-1% Synergy $1.83
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
-1% Synergy $0.42
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-2% Synergy $4.26
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-2% Synergy $28.35
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
-2% Synergy $0.17
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-2% Synergy $1.60
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-3% Synergy $6.72
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-3% Synergy $46.07
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-5% Synergy $1.69

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+19% Synergy $1.04
Teyo, the Shieldmage Teyo, the Shieldmage
+12% Synergy $0.20
Ajani Steadfast Ajani Steadfast
+8% Synergy $1.47
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+7% Synergy $7.43
Elspeth Tirel Elspeth Tirel
+6% Synergy $3.76
Gideon, Champion of Justice Gideon, Champion of Justice
+6% Synergy $0.42
Basri Ket Basri Ket
+5% Synergy $1.01
Gideon Jura Gideon Jura
+5% Synergy $0.27
Ajani, Adversary of Tyrants Ajani, Adversary of Tyrants
+4% Synergy $2.03
Gideon of the Trials Gideon of the Trials
+4% Synergy $1.45
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+3% Synergy $2.77
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+2% Synergy $1.32
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+1% Synergy $29.63
Ajani, Strength of the Pride Ajani, Strength of the Pride
0% Synergy $8.59

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 $0.12
Karoo Karoo
+9% Synergy $1.16
Sandstone Bridge Sandstone Bridge
+7% Synergy $0.13
Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+5% Synergy $0.07
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+4% Synergy $0.14
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+4% Synergy $0.06
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+4% Synergy $0.07
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+4% Synergy $0.37
Hidden Courtyard Hidden Courtyard
+4% Synergy $0.08
New Benalia New Benalia
+4% Synergy $0.20
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+3% Synergy $7.74
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+3% Synergy $0.82
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+2% Synergy $5.54
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+2% Synergy $0.18
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+2% Synergy $1.67
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+2% Synergy $0.11
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+1% Synergy $0.07
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
0% Synergy $1.13
Kor Haven Kor Haven
0% Synergy $14.28
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $3.67
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-2% Synergy $0.15
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
-2% Synergy $4.65
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-8% Synergy $0.26
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-13% Synergy $44.36
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-14% Synergy $4.99
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-16% Synergy $19.58
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-16% Synergy $4.39
War Room War Room
-21% Synergy $5.33

Mana Artifacts

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

Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+14% Synergy $0.18
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+5% Synergy $3.40
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.16
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+3% Synergy $0.27
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+2% Synergy $0.29
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+1% Synergy $0.36
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
0% Synergy $3.49
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.23
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-2% Synergy $0.30
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
-4% Synergy $4.67
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $1.71
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-8% Synergy $31.52
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-11% Synergy $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-14% Synergy $1.23

Lands

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

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.19
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.16
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.09
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
0% Synergy $0.27
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
-1% Synergy $0.98
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.22
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-3% Synergy $0.36
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.13

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