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Baldin, Century Herdmaster
Price tag $0.29

Legendary Creature — Human Warrior

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

Toughness Matters 53% Tokens 10% Cantrips 7% Aggro 3% Defenders 3% Card Draw 2% Midrange 2% Equipment 1% Lifegain 1% +1/+1 Counters 1%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1850 Current Rank
#2002 Last Week
#1580 Last Month

Links & Decks

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Baldin, Century Herdmaster.

Secret Lair Commander Showdown - UB Edition - Episode 128

Secret Lair Commander Showdown - UB Edition - Episode 128

Rachel Weeks takes Norin to the Chocobo Fair feat Brian David Gilbert | Commander at Home Episode 69

Rachel Weeks takes Norin to the Chocobo Fair feat Brian David Gilbert | Commander at Home Episode 69

Orzhov? Well Kinda! Chaotic Commander MTG EDH Gameplay!

Orzhov? Well Kinda! Chaotic Commander MTG EDH Gameplay!

Urtet vs E. Honda vs Vihaan vs Coram | MTG Commander Gameplay | Good Morning Ravnica #6

Urtet vs E. Honda vs Vihaan vs Coram | MTG Commander Gameplay | Good Morning Ravnica #6

👊 Fists or swords ⚔ E. Honda vs Shanna vs Isshin vs Omnath | K&F 49 @TabletopJocks & @katiekarlov3192

👊 Fists or swords ⚔ E. Honda vs Shanna vs Isshin vs Omnath | K&F 49 @TabletopJocks & @katiekarlov3192

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Baldin, Century Herdmaster decks.

Bark of Doran Bark of Doran
+9% Synergy $0.19
Slumbering Walker Slumbering Walker
+7% Synergy $0.26
Adept Watershaper Adept Watershaper
+4% Synergy $0.56
Foraging Wickermaw Foraging Wickermaw
+3% Synergy $0.10
Protective Response Protective Response
+2% Synergy $0.09

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Baldin, Century Herdmaster's abilities and overall game plan.

Stoneskin Stoneskin
+66% Synergy $2.23
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+61% Synergy $0.32
Nyx-Fleece Ram Nyx-Fleece Ram
+60% Synergy $0.29
Rasaad yn Bashir Rasaad yn Bashir
+60% Synergy $0.08
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+56% Synergy $1.09
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+56% Synergy $0.37
Bar the Door Bar the Door
+54% Synergy $0.15
Giant Ox Giant Ox
+54% Synergy $0.06
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+52% Synergy $0.23
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
+52% Synergy $0.22

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Baldin, Century Herdmaster decks.

Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+49% Synergy $0.45
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+49% Synergy $0.31
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+46% Synergy $0.31
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+42% Synergy $0.34
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+39% Synergy $0.38
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+38% Synergy $4.34
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+12% Synergy $1.28
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+7% Synergy $4.85
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+5% Synergy $1.25
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $1.37

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $106.65
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-2% Synergy $49.53
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $111.70
Farewell Farewell
-5% Synergy $7.19
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-6% Synergy $51.58
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-12% Synergy $32.30

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Baldin, Century Herdmaster's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Flumph Flumph
+52% Synergy $2.24
Yoked Ox Yoked Ox
+52% Synergy $0.08
Springjack Shepherd Springjack Shepherd
+51% Synergy $0.35
Essence of Antiquity Essence of Antiquity
+51% Synergy $0.08
Indomitable Ancients Indomitable Ancients
+49% Synergy $0.39
Oathsworn Giant Oathsworn Giant
+45% Synergy $0.44
Looming Altisaur Looming Altisaur
+44% Synergy $0.10
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+43% Synergy $0.51
Armored Armadillo Armored Armadillo
+38% Synergy $0.06
Tasseled Dromedary Tasseled Dromedary
+36% Synergy $0.04
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+35% Synergy $36.73
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+33% Synergy $0.22
God-Eternal Oketra God-Eternal Oketra
+33% Synergy $3.12
Kami of Old Stone Kami of Old Stone
+33% Synergy $0.34
Hundred-Handed One Hundred-Handed One
+31% Synergy $0.24
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+28% Synergy $5.67
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+25% Synergy $0.35
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+25% Synergy $0.29
Crystal Barricade Crystal Barricade
+25% Synergy $2.29
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+22% Synergy $0.46
Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Gold Dragon
+22% Synergy $30.00
Evangel of Heliod Evangel of Heliod
+20% Synergy $0.32
Weathered Sentinels Weathered Sentinels
+20% Synergy $0.99
Blessed Orator Blessed Orator
+20% Synergy $0.15
Dalkovan Packbeasts Dalkovan Packbeasts
+19% Synergy $0.27
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+18% Synergy $4.80
Oketra the True Oketra the True
+18% Synergy $7.11
Harnessed Snubhorn Harnessed Snubhorn
+18% Synergy $0.04
Platoon Dispenser Platoon Dispenser
+17% Synergy $0.57
The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
+15% Synergy $30.01
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+14% Synergy $0.68
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+13% Synergy $8.13
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+13% Synergy $0.95
Serra Redeemer Serra Redeemer
+12% Synergy $0.23
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+11% Synergy $0.30
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+11% Synergy $0.26
Bill the Pony Bill the Pony
+11% Synergy $0.13
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+10% Synergy $1.96
Wojek Investigator Wojek Investigator
+10% Synergy $0.25
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+8% Synergy $2.69
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+7% Synergy $3.24
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+7% Synergy $9.82
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+6% Synergy $17.44
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+6% Synergy $10.59
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+2% Synergy $0.33
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+2% Synergy $13.01
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
0% Synergy $37.18
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-2% Synergy $53.73
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-5% Synergy $3.56
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-9% Synergy $12.99

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Baldin, Century Herdmaster safe.

Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+43% Synergy $0.40
Solidarity Solidarity
+40% Synergy $0.31
Refuse to Yield Refuse to Yield
+37% Synergy $0.10
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+27% Synergy $2.92
Aegis of the Heavens Aegis of the Heavens
+17% Synergy $0.19
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+15% Synergy $5.36
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+11% Synergy $15.89
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+11% Synergy $2.79
Rally to Battle Rally to Battle
+11% Synergy $0.06
Disenchant Disenchant
+10% Synergy $0.11
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+8% Synergy $0.48
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+7% Synergy $1.22
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+6% Synergy $0.37
Union of the Third Path Union of the Third Path
+6% Synergy $0.22
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+5% Synergy $0.57
Iron Will Iron Will
+5% Synergy $0.08
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+4% Synergy $0.26
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+3% Synergy $0.17
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+3% Synergy $0.31
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+2% Synergy $4.22
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+1% Synergy $18.36
Reprieve Reprieve
+1% Synergy $1.90
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-1% Synergy $6.66
Get Lost Get Lost
-1% Synergy $5.33
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-2% Synergy $7.92
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.39
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-4% Synergy $0.93
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
-4% Synergy $3.61
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-5% Synergy $8.52
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-7% Synergy $1.65

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Baldin, Century Herdmaster's game plan and control the board.

Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+41% Synergy $0.24
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+39% Synergy $0.25
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+25% Synergy $1.02
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+24% Synergy $3.07
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+22% Synergy $0.28
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
+20% Synergy $0.91
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+8% Synergy $1.42
Wave of Reckoning Wave of Reckoning
+8% Synergy $21.90
Destined Confrontation Destined Confrontation
+8% Synergy $0.16
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+7% Synergy $0.26
Exorcise Exorcise
+5% Synergy $0.31
Visions of Glory Visions of Glory
+5% Synergy $0.26
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+3% Synergy $0.24
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+3% Synergy $0.62
Martial Coup Martial Coup
0% Synergy $0.24
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-3% Synergy $2.09
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-4% Synergy $0.58
Austere Command Austere Command
-10% Synergy $0.43

Utility Artifacts

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

Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+40% Synergy $2.43
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+15% Synergy $1.85
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+15% Synergy $4.65
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+15% Synergy $5.52
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+14% Synergy $2.32
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+13% Synergy $5.71
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+13% Synergy $11.36
Spellbook Spellbook
+13% Synergy $4.77
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+12% Synergy $13.39
Meekstone Meekstone
+12% Synergy $11.98
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+11% Synergy $0.27
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+9% Synergy $9.25
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $0.28
Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+8% Synergy $0.23
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+6% Synergy $5.70
Skeleton Key Skeleton Key
+6% Synergy $0.26
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+5% Synergy $4.97
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+4% Synergy $4.56
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+3% Synergy $0.80
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+3% Synergy $12.32
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+3% Synergy $3.38
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
-4% Synergy $44.24
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-9% Synergy $5.41
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-10% Synergy $8.56

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Baldin, Century Herdmaster's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+44% Synergy $6.43
Eland Umbra Eland Umbra
+34% Synergy $0.34
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+24% Synergy $0.34
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+22% Synergy $2.43
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+11% Synergy $8.72
Land Tax Land Tax
+10% Synergy $25.63
Angelic Chorus Angelic Chorus
+10% Synergy $9.31
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+10% Synergy $2.75
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+10% Synergy $0.43
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+8% Synergy $29.01
True Conviction True Conviction
+8% Synergy $4.88
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+8% Synergy $3.72
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+8% Synergy $12.75
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+8% Synergy $1.60
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+7% Synergy $2.34
Gauntlets of Light Gauntlets of Light
+6% Synergy $0.21
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+4% Synergy $0.88
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+4% Synergy $0.41
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+4% Synergy $0.20
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+3% Synergy $1.59
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+1% Synergy $4.96
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
0% Synergy $51.58
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
-1% Synergy $0.27
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-2% Synergy $2.62
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-3% Synergy $5.86
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
-4% Synergy $6.11
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-7% Synergy $5.79

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Baldin, Century Herdmaster to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+31% Synergy $1.80
Teyo, Geometric Tactician Teyo, Geometric Tactician
+9% Synergy $7.73
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-3% Synergy $40.18

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+50% Synergy $3.70
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+42% Synergy $0.36
Forbidding Watchtower Forbidding Watchtower
+25% Synergy $0.31
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+24% Synergy $0.39
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+20% Synergy $0.26
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+13% Synergy $5.33
War Room War Room
+12% Synergy $9.15
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+12% Synergy $5.99
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+11% Synergy $0.31
Karoo Karoo
+6% Synergy $1.28
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+5% Synergy $3.41
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+4% Synergy $7.35
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+4% Synergy $0.25
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.30
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+3% Synergy $2.66
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+3% Synergy $0.48
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+1% Synergy $0.20
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
0% Synergy $0.27
Command Beacon Command Beacon
0% Synergy $5.44
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-2% Synergy $0.27
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-3% Synergy $22.56
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $5.92
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-4% Synergy $4.84
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-5% Synergy $37.08
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-6% Synergy $43.73

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+49% Synergy $2.55
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+27% Synergy $5.05
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+13% Synergy $0.30
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+11% Synergy $34.62
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+10% Synergy $0.19
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.37
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+4% Synergy $9.70
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+4% Synergy $0.25
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+4% Synergy $0.36
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+3% Synergy $3.88
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.01
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+2% Synergy $5.06
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-1% Synergy $3.60
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $1.06

Lands

The mana base foundation for Baldin, Century Herdmaster decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+15% Synergy $0.10
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+11% Synergy $0.28
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.23
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.21
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+3% Synergy $0.31
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.22
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.28
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+1% Synergy $7.40
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
0% Synergy $3.60
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-2% Synergy $0.38
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.39
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-5% Synergy $3.56

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Rasaad yn Bashir Inspiring Leader Rasaad yn Bashir // Inspiring Leader
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Rasaad yn Bashir Far Traveler Rasaad yn Bashir // Far Traveler
Rasaad yn Bashir Flaming Fist Rasaad yn Bashir // Flaming Fist
Rasaad yn Bashir Noble Heritage Rasaad yn Bashir // Noble Heritage
Rasaad yn Bashir Folk Hero Rasaad yn Bashir // Folk Hero
Rasaad yn Bashir Dungeon Delver Rasaad yn Bashir // Dungeon Delver
Rasaad yn Bashir Sword Coast Sailor Rasaad yn Bashir // Sword Coast Sailor
Rasaad yn Bashir Agent of the Iron Throne Rasaad yn Bashir // Agent of the Iron Throne
Rasaad yn Bashir Agent of the Shadow Thieves Rasaad yn Bashir // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Rasaad yn Bashir Candlekeep Sage Rasaad yn Bashir // Candlekeep Sage
Rasaad yn Bashir Cloakwood Hermit Rasaad yn Bashir // Cloakwood Hermit
Rasaad yn Bashir Dragon Cultist Rasaad yn Bashir // Dragon Cultist
Rasaad yn Bashir Feywild Visitor Rasaad yn Bashir // Feywild Visitor
Rasaad yn Bashir Master Chef Rasaad yn Bashir // Master Chef
Rasaad yn Bashir Popular Entertainer Rasaad yn Bashir // Popular Entertainer
Rasaad yn Bashir Raised by Giants Rasaad yn Bashir // Raised by Giants
Rasaad yn Bashir Scion of Halaster Rasaad yn Bashir // Scion of Halaster
Rasaad yn Bashir Shameless Charlatan Rasaad yn Bashir // Shameless Charlatan
Rasaad yn Bashir Guild Artisan Rasaad yn Bashir // Guild Artisan
Doran, the Siege Tower Doran, the Siege Tower
Rasaad yn Bashir Clan Crafter Rasaad yn Bashir // Clan Crafter
Rasaad yn Bashir Cultist of the Absolute Rasaad yn Bashir // Cultist of the Absolute
Bill the Pony Bill the Pony
Plagon, Lord of the Beach Plagon, Lord of the Beach
Akiri, Line-Slinger Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Akiri, Line-Slinger // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Rasaad yn Bashir Veteran Soldier Rasaad yn Bashir // Veteran Soldier
Arcades, the Strategist Arcades, the Strategist
Arcades Sabboth Arcades Sabboth
Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant
The Pride of Hull Clade The Pride of Hull Clade
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Prava of the Steel Legion Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Prava of the Steel Legion
Ravos, Soultender Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Ravos, Soultender // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Geralf, Visionary Stitcher Geralf, Visionary Stitcher
Anafenza, Unyielding Lineage Anafenza, Unyielding Lineage
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
Prava of the Steel Legion Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Prava of the Steel Legion // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Brimaz, King of Oreskos Brimaz, King of Oreskos