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Baird, Steward of Argive
Price tag $0.15

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

#2435 Current Rank
#2678 Last Week
#2473 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.

Aunt May Aunt May
+1% Synergy $0.28

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
Archon of Absolution Archon of Absolution
+48% Synergy $0.20
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+47% Synergy $4.24
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+43% Synergy $2.23
Tithe Taker Tithe Taker
+42% Synergy $0.18
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+41% Synergy $5.47
Blazing Archon Blazing Archon
+34% Synergy $0.48
The Wanderer The Wanderer
+33% Synergy $0.26
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+32% Synergy $0.41
Spelltithe Enforcer Spelltithe Enforcer
+32% Synergy $2.86

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
+26% Synergy $1.84
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+26% Synergy $1.39
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+24% Synergy $0.26
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+22% Synergy $5.01
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+19% Synergy $0.44
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+14% Synergy $2.55
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-8% Synergy $0.68
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-9% Synergy $3.28
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-16% Synergy $1.26
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-19% 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 $12.90
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+7% Synergy $39.36
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-6% Synergy $31.52
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-8% Synergy $47.31

Creatures

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

Crystal Barricade Crystal Barricade
+24% Synergy $1.12
Imposing Sovereign Imposing Sovereign
+24% Synergy $0.33
Nils, Discipline Enforcer Nils, Discipline Enforcer
+23% Synergy $4.43
Angelic Arbiter Angelic Arbiter
+20% Synergy $3.24
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+19% Synergy $0.55
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+18% Synergy $0.35
Leonin Arbiter Leonin Arbiter
+18% Synergy $0.45
Champions of Minas Tirith Champions of Minas Tirith
+16% Synergy $0.19
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+15% Synergy $10.13
Hushbringer Hushbringer
+15% Synergy $0.55
Reidane, God of the Worthy Valkmira, Protector's Shield Reidane, God of the Worthy
+15% Synergy $0.31
Forbidding Spirit Forbidding Spirit
+15% Synergy $0.07
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+14% Synergy $0.58
Aegis of the Gods Aegis of the Gods
+14% Synergy $1.16
Loxodon Gatekeeper Loxodon Gatekeeper
+14% Synergy $0.93
Orzhov Advokist Orzhov Advokist
+13% Synergy $0.08
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+12% Synergy $3.42
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+11% Synergy $0.81
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+10% Synergy $0.46
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
+10% Synergy $0.16
Starry-Eyed Skyrider Starry-Eyed Skyrider
+9% Synergy $0.08
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+8% Synergy $16.39
Palace Jailer Palace Jailer
+8% Synergy $0.16
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+7% Synergy $0.21
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+6% Synergy $4.28
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+6% Synergy $1.00
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+5% Synergy $19.62
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+4% Synergy $16.72
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+4% Synergy $11.04
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+3% Synergy $0.10
Ajani's Pridemate Ajani's Pridemate
+3% Synergy $0.07
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+2% Synergy $0.24
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+2% Synergy $25.15
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+2% Synergy $0.37
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+1% Synergy $0.20
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
0% Synergy $0.25
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
0% Synergy $6.63
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-1% Synergy $1.46
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
-1% Synergy $0.22
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-2% Synergy $41.62
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
-2% Synergy $2.62
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
-4% Synergy $4.45
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
-4% Synergy $3.17
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-5% Synergy $0.21
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
-5% Synergy $1.50
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
-5% Synergy $5.60
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
-6% Synergy $2.40
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
-8% Synergy $0.56
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-9% Synergy $2.37
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-13% Synergy $9.34

Instants

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

Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+21% Synergy $0.76
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+15% Synergy $2.31
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+13% Synergy $0.18
Holy Day Holy Day
+12% Synergy $0.49
Disenchant Disenchant
+10% Synergy $0.17
Ethereal Haze Ethereal Haze
+10% Synergy $0.64
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+9% Synergy $0.14
Swift Response Swift Response
+7% Synergy $0.06
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+6% Synergy $0.10
Mandate of Peace Mandate of Peace
+6% Synergy $1.12
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+5% Synergy $0.87
Condemn Condemn
+5% Synergy $0.10
Revitalize Revitalize
+5% Synergy $0.04
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+5% Synergy $0.15
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+3% Synergy $7.91
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+3% Synergy $0.32
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+1% Synergy $3.26
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+1% Synergy $8.73
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
0% Synergy $0.19
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-2% Synergy $0.47
Silence Silence
-2% Synergy $7.69
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
-2% Synergy $0.57
Reprieve Reprieve
-5% Synergy $1.07
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-5% Synergy $6.42
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-7% Synergy $15.81
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-12% Synergy $0.26
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-12% Synergy $9.13
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-12% Synergy $3.40

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 $3.11
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+16% Synergy $1.89
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+11% Synergy $0.47
Fumigate Fumigate
+11% Synergy $0.28
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+7% Synergy $0.24
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+7% Synergy $0.20
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+7% Synergy $0.16
Bond of Discipline Bond of Discipline
+7% Synergy $0.13
Doomskar Doomskar
+4% Synergy $0.36
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+3% Synergy $0.71
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+2% Synergy $0.28
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+2% Synergy $0.24
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+2% Synergy $9.02
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+2% Synergy $0.81
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+2% Synergy $0.13
Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $2.88
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+1% Synergy $0.20
Wrath of God Wrath of God
0% Synergy $2.21
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
0% Synergy $1.58
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
0% Synergy $0.86
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
-1% Synergy $0.69
Austere Command Austere Command
-4% Synergy $0.27

Utility Artifacts

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

Crawlspace Crawlspace
+16% Synergy $5.40
Amulet of Safekeeping Amulet of Safekeeping
+8% Synergy $0.19
Orbs of Warding Orbs of Warding
+6% Synergy $0.53
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+5% Synergy $3.39
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+5% Synergy $0.73
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+5% Synergy $0.18
Unstable Glyphbridge Sandswirl Wanderglyph Unstable Glyphbridge
+5% Synergy $0.12
Thorn of Amethyst Thorn of Amethyst
+4% Synergy $1.15
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+3% Synergy $7.87
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+3% Synergy $1.53
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
0% Synergy $2.06
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
-2% Synergy $2.29
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-4% Synergy $0.19
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-14% Synergy $2.48
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-14% Synergy $4.95
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-16% Synergy $1.15
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-16% Synergy $3.57

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 $0.56
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+16% Synergy $3.40
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+15% Synergy $3.21
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+15% Synergy $3.73
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+13% Synergy $1.03
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+12% Synergy $2.24
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+11% Synergy $0.34
Pacifism Pacifism
+10% Synergy $0.06
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+10% Synergy $1.08
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+9% Synergy $0.42
Leyline of Sanctity Leyline of Sanctity
+9% Synergy $0.46
Oppressive Rays Oppressive Rays
+9% Synergy $0.05
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+8% Synergy $0.26
Vow of Duty Vow of Duty
+7% Synergy $0.09
Blessed Sanctuary Blessed Sanctuary
+6% Synergy $1.05
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+6% Synergy $1.81
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+5% Synergy $0.03
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+5% Synergy $0.44
Petrify Petrify
+5% Synergy $0.08
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+5% Synergy $0.94
Soul Snare Soul Snare
+5% Synergy $0.08
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+4% Synergy $0.08
Worship Worship
+4% Synergy $1.49
Solemnity Solemnity
+4% Synergy $7.90
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+3% Synergy $0.37
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+3% Synergy $0.55
Minimus Containment Minimus Containment
+3% Synergy $0.10
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+2% Synergy $2.47
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+2% Synergy $0.64
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+2% Synergy $5.80
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+1% Synergy $9.71
Sigarda's Splendor Sigarda's Splendor
+1% Synergy $0.46
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+1% Synergy $3.53
Land Tax Land Tax
-1% Synergy $21.04
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-1% Synergy $1.67
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-1% Synergy $24.84
Cleric Class Cleric Class
-1% Synergy $1.25
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
-1% Synergy $0.65
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-3% Synergy $5.67
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
-3% Synergy $0.17
True Conviction True Conviction
-3% Synergy $4.05
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-4% Synergy $5.46
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-5% Synergy $40.06
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-7% Synergy $1.36

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+16% Synergy $0.65
Teyo, the Shieldmage Teyo, the Shieldmage
+12% Synergy $0.26
Ajani Steadfast Ajani Steadfast
+7% Synergy $1.50
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+6% Synergy $7.15
Gideon, Champion of Justice Gideon, Champion of Justice
+6% Synergy $0.35
Elspeth Tirel Elspeth Tirel
+5% Synergy $3.48
Basri Ket Basri Ket
+5% Synergy $0.75
Gideon Jura Gideon Jura
+4% Synergy $0.23
Gideon of the Trials Gideon of the Trials
+4% Synergy $1.08
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+2% Synergy $0.86
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+2% Synergy $2.91
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-1% Synergy $27.80

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 $0.14
Karoo Karoo
+9% Synergy $1.10
Sandstone Bridge Sandstone Bridge
+9% Synergy $0.07
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+5% Synergy $0.06
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+5% Synergy $0.39
New Benalia New Benalia
+5% Synergy $0.21
Hidden Courtyard Hidden Courtyard
+5% Synergy $0.07
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+4% Synergy $0.13
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+4% Synergy $0.05
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+4% Synergy $6.13
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+3% Synergy $0.15
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+3% Synergy $0.16
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+2% Synergy $0.69
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+2% Synergy $3.01
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+1% Synergy $0.74
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+1% Synergy $0.13
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+1% Synergy $7.15
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+1% Synergy $0.08
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $1.86
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-2% Synergy $0.11
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
-2% Synergy $6.06
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-9% Synergy $0.34
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-13% Synergy $34.09
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-13% Synergy $4.16
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-15% Synergy $17.80
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-19% Synergy $3.47
War Room War Room
-22% Synergy $3.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+14% Synergy $0.15
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+7% Synergy $0.18
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+5% Synergy $3.54
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+3% Synergy $0.24
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+3% Synergy $0.20
White Auracite White Auracite
+2% Synergy $0.06
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+1% Synergy $0.24
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
0% Synergy $2.43
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.17
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-3% Synergy $0.25
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $1.06
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
-4% Synergy $5.10
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-8% Synergy $22.55
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-12% Synergy $0.43
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-13% Synergy $1.28

Lands

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

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.09
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.06
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.11
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
0% Synergy $0.19
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
-1% Synergy $0.69
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.16
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-3% Synergy $0.32
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.12

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