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Baird, Steward of Argive
Price tag $0.29

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

#2874 Current Rank
#3259 Last Week
#2626 Past 2 Years

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.

Stand Up for Yourself Stand Up for Yourself
+4% Synergy $0.12
Ajani's Response Ajani's Response
+3% Synergy $0.15
Rapier Wit Rapier Wit
+3% Synergy $0.15
Emeritus of Truce Emeritus of Truce
+0% Synergy $2.45
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+0% Synergy $4.51

High Synergy Cards

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

Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+50% Synergy $0.52
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+45% Synergy $4.71
Archon of Absolution Archon of Absolution
+42% Synergy $0.17
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+40% Synergy $5.54
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+37% Synergy $6.04
Tithe Taker Tithe Taker
+37% Synergy $0.37
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+33% Synergy $1.68
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+31% Synergy $0.96
Spelltithe Enforcer Spelltithe Enforcer
+28% Synergy $9.44
Blazing Archon Blazing Archon
+27% Synergy $0.55

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 $4.39
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+23% Synergy $0.43
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+22% Synergy $3.95
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+17% Synergy $0.25
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+14% Synergy $17.83
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+5% Synergy $5.28
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
0% Synergy $60.48
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-7% Synergy $4.47
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-17% Synergy $1.23
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-21% Synergy $1.26

Game Changers

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

Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+14% Synergy $14.61
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+5% Synergy $58.09
Farewell Farewell
+2% Synergy $6.17
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $129.20
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-5% Synergy $37.90
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-7% Synergy $53.21

Creatures

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

Crystal Barricade Crystal Barricade
+23% Synergy $1.91
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+22% Synergy $0.44
Imposing Sovereign Imposing Sovereign
+19% Synergy $0.34
Champions of Minas Tirith Champions of Minas Tirith
+17% Synergy $0.35
Nils, Discipline Enforcer Nils, Discipline Enforcer
+17% Synergy $0.32
Leonin Arbiter Leonin Arbiter
+15% Synergy $0.60
Loxodon Gatekeeper Loxodon Gatekeeper
+15% Synergy $1.07
Angelic Arbiter Angelic Arbiter
+14% Synergy $4.90
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+14% Synergy $1.78
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+13% Synergy $0.58
Aegis of the Gods Aegis of the Gods
+13% Synergy $1.02
Forbidding Spirit Forbidding Spirit
+13% Synergy $0.26
Reidane, God of the Worthy Valkmira, Protector's Shield Reidane, God of the Worthy
+12% Synergy $0.47
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+12% Synergy $3.64
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+10% Synergy $1.68
Hushbringer Hushbringer
+10% Synergy $0.73
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
+10% Synergy $1.61
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+10% Synergy $3.91
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+10% Synergy $0.37
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+8% Synergy $0.40
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+8% Synergy $1.31
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+8% Synergy $0.28
Orzhov Advokist Orzhov Advokist
+7% Synergy $0.28
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+6% Synergy $20.63
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+6% Synergy $18.57
Siege Veteran Siege Veteran
+6% Synergy $0.31
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+6% Synergy $0.46
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+5% Synergy $5.77
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+4% Synergy $0.38
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+4% Synergy $21.06
Ajani's Pridemate Ajani's Pridemate
+3% Synergy $0.30
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+3% Synergy $31.14
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+2% Synergy $0.28
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+2% Synergy $0.40
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+0% Synergy $0.33
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+0% Synergy $2.08
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+0% Synergy $4.55
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+0% Synergy $5.71
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
0% Synergy $0.37
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
-1% Synergy $8.03
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
-2% Synergy $0.55
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
-3% Synergy $0.44
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
-3% Synergy $4.71
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
-4% Synergy $6.44
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
-4% Synergy $2.12
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
-6% Synergy $0.29
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-6% Synergy $0.30
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
-7% Synergy $3.00
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-9% Synergy $3.93
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-12% Synergy $13.69

Instants

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

Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+21% Synergy $1.07
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+15% Synergy $2.17
Disenchant Disenchant
+10% Synergy $0.11
Holy Day Holy Day
+9% Synergy $0.48
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+8% Synergy $0.15
Ethereal Haze Ethereal Haze
+7% Synergy $0.59
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+7% Synergy $0.44
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+7% Synergy $1.16
Condemn Condemn
+6% Synergy $0.26
Swift Response Swift Response
+5% Synergy $0.10
Mandate of Peace Mandate of Peace
+5% Synergy $2.15
Righteousness Righteousness
+4% Synergy $0.11
Make Your Move Make Your Move
+4% Synergy $0.10
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+3% Synergy $2.58
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+3% Synergy $0.52
Revitalize Revitalize
+3% Synergy $0.14
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+2% Synergy $0.32
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+2% Synergy $0.24
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+2% Synergy $6.52
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+2% Synergy $0.37
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+1% Synergy $7.39
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+0% Synergy $7.68
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
0% Synergy $0.28
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
0% Synergy $0.46
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
-1% Synergy $1.41
Silence Silence
-2% Synergy $10.00
Reprieve Reprieve
-3% Synergy $1.30
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-4% Synergy $7.94
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-6% Synergy $1.97
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-7% Synergy $22.27
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-9% Synergy $14.66
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-11% Synergy $4.30
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-12% Synergy $1.40
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-12% Synergy $0.27

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 $5.81
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+16% Synergy $5.02
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+12% Synergy $0.40
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+9% Synergy $0.59
Fumigate Fumigate
+8% Synergy $0.32
Bond of Discipline Bond of Discipline
+7% Synergy $0.21
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+5% Synergy $0.30
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+4% Synergy $0.66
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+4% Synergy $11.69
Austere Command Austere Command
+3% Synergy $0.42
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+3% Synergy $0.29
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+2% Synergy $1.32
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+2% Synergy $0.36
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+1% Synergy $2.46
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+0% Synergy $0.28
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+0% Synergy $0.28
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-1% Synergy $3.91
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-1% Synergy $0.82

Utility Artifacts

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

Crawlspace Crawlspace
+14% Synergy $9.57
Amulet of Safekeeping Amulet of Safekeeping
+7% Synergy $0.27
Orbs of Warding Orbs of Warding
+5% Synergy $0.53
Thorn of Amethyst Thorn of Amethyst
+4% Synergy $1.22
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+4% Synergy $2.52
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+3% Synergy $0.47
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+1% Synergy $1.44
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+1% Synergy $12.22
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+1% Synergy $10.84
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
0% Synergy $2.69
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
-3% Synergy $6.26
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-4% Synergy $0.30
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-12% Synergy $1.91
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-12% Synergy $7.43
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-13% Synergy $5.38
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-14% Synergy $1.26
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-15% Synergy $4.39

Enchantments

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

Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+18% Synergy $7.19
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+17% Synergy $6.39
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+16% Synergy $0.66
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+14% Synergy $6.60
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+12% Synergy $0.42
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+12% Synergy $2.96
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+11% Synergy $2.30
Leyline of Sanctity Leyline of Sanctity
+10% Synergy $0.51
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+8% Synergy $1.70
Pacifism Pacifism
+8% Synergy $0.08
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+8% Synergy $0.51
Oppressive Rays Oppressive Rays
+7% Synergy $0.11
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+5% Synergy $7.40
Blessed Sanctuary Blessed Sanctuary
+5% Synergy $3.38
Vow of Duty Vow of Duty
+4% Synergy $0.24
Solemnity Solemnity
+4% Synergy $10.45
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+4% Synergy $0.36
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+3% Synergy $0.24
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+3% Synergy $0.14
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+3% Synergy $0.41
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+3% Synergy $2.25
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+3% Synergy $0.45
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+2% Synergy $6.35
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+2% Synergy $12.14
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+2% Synergy $0.51
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+2% Synergy $0.68
True Conviction True Conviction
+1% Synergy $5.04
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+1% Synergy $0.32
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+0% Synergy $5.58
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
0% Synergy $8.58
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
0% Synergy $1.37
Cleric Class Cleric Class
-1% Synergy $2.41
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-1% Synergy $9.99
Land Tax Land Tax
-1% Synergy $13.52
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-2% Synergy $63.03
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-3% Synergy $0.61
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-3% Synergy $0.69
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-5% Synergy $28.18

Planeswalkers

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

The Wanderer The Wanderer
+26% Synergy $0.38
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+18% Synergy $1.92
Teyo, the Shieldmage Teyo, the Shieldmage
+10% Synergy $0.35
Ajani Steadfast Ajani Steadfast
+6% Synergy $2.19
Gideon, Champion of Justice Gideon, Champion of Justice
+4% Synergy $0.41
Elspeth Tirel Elspeth Tirel
+4% Synergy $3.54
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+4% Synergy $8.52
Gideon Jura Gideon Jura
+4% Synergy $0.36
Ajani, Adversary of Tyrants Ajani, Adversary of Tyrants
+3% Synergy $3.24
Basri Ket Basri Ket
+3% Synergy $1.45
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+2% Synergy $39.83
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+2% Synergy $4.50
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
0% Synergy $1.44

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 $0.33
Karoo Karoo
+9% Synergy $1.17
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+7% Synergy $0.31
Sandstone Bridge Sandstone Bridge
+6% Synergy $0.09
Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+6% Synergy $0.20
Hidden Courtyard Hidden Courtyard
+4% Synergy $0.24
New Benalia New Benalia
+4% Synergy $0.27
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+3% Synergy $0.33
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+3% Synergy $0.21
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+3% Synergy $0.32
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+2% Synergy $11.00
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+2% Synergy $0.91
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+2% Synergy $0.24
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+2% Synergy $12.99
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+1% Synergy $3.83
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+1% Synergy $5.53
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+0% Synergy $0.30
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+0% Synergy $18.86
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+0% Synergy $0.29
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $2.99
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-3% Synergy $0.32
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-3% Synergy $0.35
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-6% Synergy $7.16
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-7% Synergy $0.36
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-12% Synergy $51.80
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-13% Synergy $5.84
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-14% Synergy $6.25
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-15% Synergy $4.72
War Room War Room
-19% Synergy $2.41

Mana Artifacts

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

Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+14% Synergy $0.34
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.33
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+4% Synergy $3.59
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+2% Synergy $0.37
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+1% Synergy $0.32
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+0% Synergy $0.38
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
-1% Synergy $5.85
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.19
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
-3% Synergy $3.44
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-5% Synergy $35.66
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $2.50
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $1.10
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy $3.30

Lands

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

Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $2.00
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.16
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
0% Synergy $0.28
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.21
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.30
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-3% Synergy $0.35
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-6% Synergy $1.97
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.28

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