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Baldin, Century Herdmaster
Price tag $0.15

Legendary Creature — Human Warrior

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

Toughness Matters 58% Tokens 10% Cantrips 8% Aggro 3% Defenders 3% Card Draw 2% Equipment 2% Midrange 2% +1/+1 Counters 1%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Meta Pick Very popular, most players know the strategy.

Ranking

#1722 Current Rank
#1910 Last Week
#1482 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.

The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
+20% Synergy $21.33
The Sentry, Golden Guardian The Sentry, Golden Guardian
+11% Synergy
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+9% Synergy $1.38
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+6% Synergy $2.40
Destined Confrontation Destined Confrontation
+4% 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 $0.43
Nyx-Fleece Ram Nyx-Fleece Ram
+60% Synergy $0.09
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+60% Synergy $0.28
Rasaad yn Bashir Rasaad yn Bashir
+60% Synergy $0.07
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+57% Synergy $0.26
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+56% Synergy $0.47
Bar the Door Bar the Door
+55% Synergy $0.15
Giant Ox Giant Ox
+54% Synergy $0.06
Flumph Flumph
+53% Synergy $1.33
Yoked Ox Yoked Ox
+53% Synergy $0.07

Top Cards

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

Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+51% Synergy $0.17
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+48% Synergy $0.39
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+46% Synergy $0.23
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+42% Synergy $0.32
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+39% Synergy $3.44
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+38% Synergy $0.22
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+13% Synergy $0.96
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+5% Synergy $1.71
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+5% Synergy $3.89
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $1.06

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+3% Synergy $91.84
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-1% Synergy $44.01
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $89.88
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-6% Synergy $46.24
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-12% Synergy $30.49

Creatures

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

Zetalpa, Primal Dawn Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
+51% Synergy $0.12
Springjack Shepherd Springjack Shepherd
+51% Synergy $0.31
Essence of Antiquity Essence of Antiquity
+48% Synergy $0.07
Indomitable Ancients Indomitable Ancients
+47% Synergy $0.10
Looming Altisaur Looming Altisaur
+44% Synergy $0.05
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+43% Synergy $0.34
Oathsworn Giant Oathsworn Giant
+43% Synergy $0.40
Armored Armadillo Armored Armadillo
+37% Synergy $0.06
Tasseled Dromedary Tasseled Dromedary
+36% Synergy $0.07
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+34% Synergy $0.19
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+34% Synergy $32.63
God-Eternal Oketra God-Eternal Oketra
+32% Synergy $3.60
Kami of Old Stone Kami of Old Stone
+32% Synergy $0.24
Hundred-Handed One Hundred-Handed One
+31% Synergy $0.22
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+28% Synergy $3.48
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+26% Synergy $0.26
Crystal Barricade Crystal Barricade
+25% Synergy $1.55
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+24% Synergy $0.14
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+23% Synergy $0.50
Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Gold Dragon
+22% Synergy $21.20
Evangel of Heliod Evangel of Heliod
+20% Synergy $0.30
Weathered Sentinels Weathered Sentinels
+19% Synergy $0.56
Blessed Orator Blessed Orator
+19% Synergy $0.25
Dalkovan Packbeasts Dalkovan Packbeasts
+19% Synergy $0.11
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+18% Synergy $1.89
Oketra the True Oketra the True
+17% Synergy $4.20
Platoon Dispenser Platoon Dispenser
+17% Synergy $0.53
Harnessed Snubhorn Harnessed Snubhorn
+17% Synergy $0.06
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+13% Synergy $5.65
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+13% Synergy $0.55
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+13% Synergy $0.66
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+12% Synergy $0.20
Bill the Pony Bill the Pony
+12% Synergy $0.08
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+11% Synergy $0.13
Serra Redeemer Serra Redeemer
+11% Synergy $0.24
Priests of Norn Priests of Norn
+11% Synergy $0.15
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+10% Synergy $1.25
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+10% Synergy $1.26
Vexilus Praetor Vexilus Praetor
+10% Synergy $10.39
Wojek Investigator Wojek Investigator
+8% Synergy $0.13
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+7% Synergy $2.57
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+7% Synergy $3.04
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+6% Synergy $16.58
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+5% Synergy $7.05
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+3% Synergy $0.20
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+2% Synergy $9.73
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+1% Synergy $29.74
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-1% Synergy $42.73
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $3.79
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-9% Synergy $7.43

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 $0.26
Solidarity Solidarity
+40% Synergy $0.31
Refuse to Yield Refuse to Yield
+36% Synergy $0.06
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+28% Synergy $2.88
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+17% Synergy $6.26
Aegis of the Heavens Aegis of the Heavens
+16% Synergy $0.27
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+12% Synergy $1.27
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+11% Synergy $9.22
Rally to Battle Rally to Battle
+10% Synergy $0.08
Disenchant Disenchant
+9% Synergy $0.14
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+8% Synergy $0.75
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+8% Synergy $0.46
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+6% Synergy $0.48
Union of the Third Path Union of the Third Path
+6% Synergy $0.10
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+5% Synergy $0.30
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+5% Synergy $0.25
Iron Will Iron Will
+5% Synergy $0.05
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy $0.25
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+3% Synergy $0.06
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+2% Synergy $14.89
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+2% Synergy $3.79
Reprieve Reprieve
0% Synergy $1.19
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
0% Synergy $7.82
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-1% Synergy $7.50
Get Lost Get Lost
-1% Synergy $3.79
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-2% Synergy $1.61
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-4% Synergy $0.90
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
-4% Synergy $2.75
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-5% Synergy $6.73
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-6% Synergy $0.80

Sorceries

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

Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+47% Synergy $0.18
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+40% Synergy $0.12
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+36% Synergy $0.13
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+24% Synergy $0.90
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+23% Synergy $2.42
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
+21% Synergy $0.72
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+21% Synergy $0.14
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+9% Synergy $0.99
Wave of Reckoning Wave of Reckoning
+8% Synergy $20.03
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+8% Synergy $0.20
Visions of Glory Visions of Glory
+5% Synergy $0.16
Exorcise Exorcise
+5% Synergy $0.19
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+3% Synergy $0.14
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+3% Synergy $0.47
Martial Coup Martial Coup
0% Synergy $0.20
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-3% Synergy $1.87
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-4% Synergy $0.45
Farewell Farewell
-6% Synergy $3.39
Austere Command Austere Command
-11% Synergy $0.27

Utility Artifacts

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

Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+42% Synergy $1.17
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+15% Synergy $1.20
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+15% Synergy $2.52
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+15% Synergy $6.14
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+14% Synergy $3.70
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+14% Synergy $4.10
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+14% Synergy $9.31
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+13% Synergy $12.96
Spellbook Spellbook
+13% Synergy $2.85
Meekstone Meekstone
+12% Synergy $12.13
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+11% Synergy $0.21
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+9% Synergy $9.34
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $0.19
Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+7% Synergy $0.16
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+6% Synergy $3.20
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+6% Synergy $4.34
Skeleton Key Skeleton Key
+6% Synergy $0.19
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+5% Synergy $0.56
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+4% Synergy $2.63
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+3% Synergy $15.51
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+2% Synergy $3.86
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
-4% Synergy $38.64
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-9% Synergy $3.83
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-10% Synergy $5.38

Enchantments

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

Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+44% Synergy $5.66
Eland Umbra Eland Umbra
+34% Synergy $0.24
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+22% Synergy $0.96
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+21% Synergy $0.26
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+11% Synergy $7.94
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+10% Synergy $1.86
Land Tax Land Tax
+9% Synergy $20.00
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+9% Synergy $1.80
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+9% Synergy $11.35
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+9% Synergy $0.42
Angelic Chorus Angelic Chorus
+9% Synergy $5.39
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+9% Synergy $0.82
True Conviction True Conviction
+8% Synergy $4.27
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+8% Synergy $2.80
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+7% Synergy $26.05
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+5% Synergy $0.41
Gauntlets of Light Gauntlets of Light
+5% Synergy $0.17
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+4% Synergy $1.87
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+4% Synergy $0.06
Love Song of Night and Day Love Song of Night and Day
+4% Synergy $0.12
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+3% Synergy $0.35
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+2% Synergy $2.24
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+1% Synergy $40.08
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
0% Synergy $0.14
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-2% Synergy $1.80
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-3% Synergy $4.69
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
-3% Synergy $7.55
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-7% Synergy $4.00

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+32% Synergy $0.90
Teyo, Geometric Tactician Teyo, Geometric Tactician
+9% Synergy $7.15
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-2% Synergy $29.84

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+50% Synergy $2.26
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+41% Synergy $0.24
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+25% Synergy $0.37
Forbidding Watchtower Forbidding Watchtower
+25% Synergy $0.32
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+20% Synergy $0.19
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+13% Synergy $5.11
War Room War Room
+12% Synergy $4.92
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+11% Synergy $3.51
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+11% Synergy $0.15
Karoo Karoo
+5% Synergy $1.09
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+4% Synergy $7.73
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+4% Synergy $0.15
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+3% Synergy $0.37
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.11
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+2% Synergy $1.36
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+1% Synergy $0.10
Command Beacon Command Beacon
0% Synergy $4.93
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-1% Synergy $0.05
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-2% Synergy $0.20
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-3% Synergy $18.39
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $5.10
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-5% Synergy $34.91
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-6% Synergy $38.24

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+48% Synergy $1.22
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+27% Synergy $3.41
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+11% Synergy $0.17
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+11% Synergy $25.64
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+10% Synergy $0.15
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+10% Synergy $0.15
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.34
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+4% Synergy $9.68
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+4% Synergy $0.23
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+4% Synergy $0.21
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+3% Synergy $4.96
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+3% Synergy $3.48
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.21
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-1% Synergy $3.17
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $0.92

Lands

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

Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+14% Synergy $0.19
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+10% Synergy $0.17
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.20
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy $0.25
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.08
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.07
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+1% Synergy $3.31
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.42
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+1% Synergy $6.69
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-2% Synergy $1.61
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-3% Synergy $0.37
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $3.79

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Baldin, Century Herdmaster.

Rasaad yn Bashir Inspiring Leader Rasaad yn Bashir // Inspiring Leader
Rasaad yn Bashir Flaming Fist Rasaad yn Bashir // Flaming Fist
Rasaad yn Bashir Far Traveler Rasaad yn Bashir // Far Traveler
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 Raised by Giants Rasaad yn Bashir // Raised by Giants
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 Master Chef Rasaad yn Bashir // Master Chef
Rasaad yn Bashir Popular Entertainer Rasaad yn Bashir // Popular Entertainer
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 Feywild Visitor Rasaad yn Bashir // Feywild Visitor
Rasaad yn Bashir Guild Artisan Rasaad yn Bashir // Guild Artisan
Pang Tong, "Young Phoenix" Pang Tong, "Young Phoenix"
Doran, the Siege Tower Doran, the Siege Tower
Bill the Pony Bill the Pony
Rasaad yn Bashir Clan Crafter Rasaad yn Bashir // Clan Crafter
Rasaad yn Bashir Cultist of the Absolute Rasaad yn Bashir // Cultist of the Absolute
Plagon, Lord of the Beach Plagon, Lord of the Beach
Arcades Sabboth Arcades Sabboth
Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant
Arcades, the Strategist Arcades, the Strategist
Akiri, Line-Slinger Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Akiri, Line-Slinger // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Rasaad yn Bashir Veteran Soldier Rasaad yn Bashir // Veteran Soldier
The Pride of Hull Clade The Pride of Hull Clade
Geralf, Visionary Stitcher Geralf, Visionary Stitcher
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Prava of the Steel Legion Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Prava of the Steel Legion
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Ravos, Soultender Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Ravos, Soultender // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Anafenza, Unyielding Lineage Anafenza, Unyielding Lineage
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
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