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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

#2696 Current Rank
#2642 Last Week
#2607 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.

Agent Bishop, Man in Black Agent Bishop, Man in Black
+2% Synergy $0.30

High Synergy Cards

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

Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+52% Synergy $0.46
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+46% Synergy $3.53
Archon of Absolution Archon of Absolution
+43% Synergy $0.20
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+41% Synergy $4.46
Tithe Taker Tithe Taker
+38% Synergy $0.38
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+37% Synergy $6.07
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+32% Synergy $1.10
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+31% Synergy $0.78
Blazing Archon Blazing Archon
+28% Synergy $0.56
Spelltithe Enforcer Spelltithe Enforcer
+28% Synergy $3.41

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 $4.14
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+24% Synergy $3.48
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+24% Synergy $0.41
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+17% Synergy $0.42
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+15% Synergy $16.59
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+6% Synergy $5.40
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
0% Synergy $57.22
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-7% Synergy $4.37
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-18% Synergy $0.99
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-21% Synergy $1.01

Game Changers

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

Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+14% Synergy $12.97
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+5% Synergy $57.11
Farewell Farewell
+3% Synergy $6.50
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-4% Synergy $37.16
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-7% Synergy $55.57

Creatures

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

Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+23% Synergy $0.44
Crystal Barricade Crystal Barricade
+22% Synergy $1.34
Imposing Sovereign Imposing Sovereign
+21% Synergy $0.35
Nils, Discipline Enforcer Nils, Discipline Enforcer
+19% Synergy $0.64
Champions of Minas Tirith Champions of Minas Tirith
+17% Synergy $0.35
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+16% Synergy $0.58
Leonin Arbiter Leonin Arbiter
+16% Synergy $0.60
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+15% Synergy $0.91
Angelic Arbiter Angelic Arbiter
+15% Synergy $4.17
Loxodon Gatekeeper Loxodon Gatekeeper
+14% Synergy $1.07
Reidane, God of the Worthy Valkmira, Protector's Shield Reidane, God of the Worthy
+13% Synergy $0.44
Forbidding Spirit Forbidding Spirit
+13% Synergy $0.22
Hushbringer Hushbringer
+12% Synergy $0.75
Aegis of the Gods Aegis of the Gods
+12% Synergy $1.23
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+11% Synergy $3.37
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+11% Synergy $1.31
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
+11% Synergy $1.23
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+10% Synergy $3.01
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+10% Synergy $0.38
Orzhov Advokist Orzhov Advokist
+9% Synergy $0.27
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+8% Synergy $0.29
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+8% Synergy $1.92
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+7% Synergy $0.41
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+7% Synergy $0.24
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+6% Synergy $20.11
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+6% Synergy $19.49
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+5% Synergy $6.22
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+5% Synergy $19.81
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+4% Synergy $0.34
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+3% Synergy $28.11
Ajani's Pridemate Ajani's Pridemate
+3% Synergy $0.27
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+2% Synergy $0.31
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+1% Synergy $0.27
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+1% Synergy $17.09
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
0% Synergy $7.21
Sun Titan Sun Titan
0% Synergy $0.33
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
0% Synergy $2.74
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
-1% Synergy $0.39
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
-2% Synergy $4.31
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
-3% Synergy $8.45
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
-3% Synergy $4.76
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
-3% Synergy $0.54
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
-4% Synergy $6.01
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
-5% Synergy $1.89
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
-5% Synergy $33.84
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-6% Synergy $0.27
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
-6% Synergy $1.76
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
-7% Synergy $1.95
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-9% Synergy $3.69
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-11% Synergy $14.05

Instants

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

Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+21% Synergy $1.16
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+15% Synergy $2.35
Disenchant Disenchant
+11% Synergy $0.08
Holy Day Holy Day
+9% Synergy $0.53
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+8% Synergy $0.37
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+8% Synergy $0.12
Ethereal Haze Ethereal Haze
+7% Synergy $0.67
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+6% Synergy $1.29
Condemn Condemn
+6% Synergy $0.26
Swift Response Swift Response
+5% Synergy $0.07
Mandate of Peace Mandate of Peace
+5% Synergy $1.99
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+4% Synergy $0.25
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+4% Synergy $2.55
Revitalize Revitalize
+4% Synergy $0.28
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+3% Synergy $0.55
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+2% Synergy $7.03
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+2% Synergy $5.23
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+2% Synergy $0.21
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+2% Synergy $0.35
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
0% Synergy $0.26
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
-1% Synergy $0.80
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-2% Synergy $0.49
Silence Silence
-2% Synergy $8.81
Reprieve Reprieve
-4% Synergy $1.10
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-5% Synergy $7.31
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-8% Synergy $21.24
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-10% Synergy $1.47
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-10% Synergy $18.07
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-11% Synergy $3.29
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-13% Synergy $0.33

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 $5.25
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+17% Synergy $2.77
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+10% Synergy $0.25
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+9% Synergy $0.55
Fumigate Fumigate
+9% Synergy $0.33
Bond of Discipline Bond of Discipline
+8% Synergy $0.20
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+5% Synergy $0.30
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+5% Synergy $0.57
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+5% Synergy $0.34
Austere Command Austere Command
+4% Synergy $0.64
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+4% Synergy $11.28
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+3% Synergy $0.74
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+2% Synergy $0.32
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+2% Synergy $1.79
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+1% Synergy $0.32
Split Up Split Up
+1% Synergy $2.31
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
0% Synergy $0.36
Wrath of God Wrath of God
0% Synergy $3.33
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
-1% Synergy $0.61
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
-1% Synergy $1.05

Utility Artifacts

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

Crawlspace Crawlspace
+15% Synergy $8.12
Amulet of Safekeeping Amulet of Safekeeping
+8% Synergy $0.29
Thorn of Amethyst Thorn of Amethyst
+5% Synergy $1.22
Orbs of Warding Orbs of Warding
+5% Synergy $0.52
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+4% Synergy $2.53
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+4% Synergy $0.48
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+2% Synergy $11.48
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+1% Synergy $11.11
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
0% Synergy $1.99
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
-3% Synergy $6.93
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-5% Synergy $0.30
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-12% Synergy $1.85
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-13% Synergy $7.29
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-14% Synergy $1.43
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-15% Synergy $3.70
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-15% Synergy $5.79

Enchantments

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

Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+17% Synergy $6.22
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+17% Synergy $0.66
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+16% Synergy $2.31
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+15% Synergy $4.82
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+13% Synergy $2.63
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+12% Synergy $2.06
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+12% Synergy $0.44
Leyline of Sanctity Leyline of Sanctity
+11% Synergy $0.45
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+10% Synergy $1.46
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+9% Synergy $0.44
Pacifism Pacifism
+8% Synergy $0.13
Oppressive Rays Oppressive Rays
+7% Synergy $0.09
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+6% Synergy $4.61
Solemnity Solemnity
+5% Synergy $11.74
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+4% Synergy $2.04
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+4% Synergy $0.15
Blessed Sanctuary Blessed Sanctuary
+4% Synergy $2.86
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+4% Synergy $0.40
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+4% Synergy $0.16
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+4% Synergy $0.39
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+3% Synergy $0.48
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+2% Synergy $14.43
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+2% Synergy $0.62
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+1% Synergy $0.38
True Conviction True Conviction
+1% Synergy $4.98
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+1% Synergy $0.49
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+1% Synergy $6.56
Land Tax Land Tax
-1% Synergy $16.22
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-1% Synergy $8.72
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-1% Synergy $1.29
Cleric Class Cleric Class
-1% Synergy $2.39
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-2% Synergy $7.75
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-3% Synergy $0.58
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-3% Synergy $30.42
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-3% Synergy $57.58
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-4% Synergy $0.77

Planeswalkers

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

The Wanderer The Wanderer
+28% Synergy $0.33
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+18% Synergy $1.66
Teyo, the Shieldmage Teyo, the Shieldmage
+11% Synergy $0.27
Ajani Steadfast Ajani Steadfast
+7% Synergy $1.58
Elspeth Tirel Elspeth Tirel
+5% Synergy $3.95
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+5% Synergy $7.77
Gideon, Champion of Justice Gideon, Champion of Justice
+5% Synergy $0.43
Basri Ket Basri Ket
+4% Synergy $1.42
Gideon Jura Gideon Jura
+4% Synergy $0.35
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+3% Synergy $3.75
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+1% Synergy $39.45
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
-1% Synergy $1.33

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 $1.13
Karoo Karoo
+8% Synergy $1.22
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+7% Synergy $0.25
Sandstone Bridge Sandstone Bridge
+7% Synergy $0.11
Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+6% Synergy $0.19
Hidden Courtyard Hidden Courtyard
+5% Synergy $0.21
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+4% Synergy $0.25
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+4% Synergy $0.33
New Benalia New Benalia
+4% Synergy $0.27
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+3% Synergy $0.29
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+3% Synergy $10.06
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+3% Synergy $0.95
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+2% Synergy $0.30
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+2% Synergy $10.04
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+1% Synergy $0.29
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
0% Synergy $6.33
Kor Haven Kor Haven
0% Synergy $17.69
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
-1% Synergy $0.39
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $2.65
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-3% Synergy $0.25
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-4% Synergy $0.36
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-8% Synergy $0.30
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-8% Synergy $7.17
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-11% Synergy $51.64
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-13% Synergy $5.48
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-15% Synergy $8.12
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-15% Synergy $6.05
War Room War Room
-20% Synergy $2.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+15% Synergy $0.25
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.34
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+4% Synergy $3.87
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+2% Synergy $0.34
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+1% Synergy $0.37
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
0% Synergy $0.35
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.33
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
-3% Synergy $5.42
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
-4% Synergy $2.03
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $2.89
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-7% Synergy $36.62
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $0.43
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy $1.19

Lands

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

Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.07
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.21
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
0% Synergy $0.26
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.27
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-3% Synergy $0.41
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.26

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