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Baldin, Century Herdmaster
Price tag $0.20

Legendary Creature — Human Warrior

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

Toughness Matters 63% Tokens 10% Cantrips 9% Aggro 2% Defenders 2% Card Draw 1% Equipment 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

#1609 Current Rank
#1654 Last Week
#1413 Last Month

Links & Decks

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Baldin, Century Herdmaster.

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

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.

Honored Knight-Captain Honored Knight-Captain
+1% Synergy $0.09
Cosmogrand Zenith Cosmogrand Zenith
-2% Synergy $13.16
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
-4% Synergy $7.96
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
-5% Synergy $3.81
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
-6% Synergy $17.98

High Synergy Cards

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

Stoneskin Stoneskin
+66% Synergy $0.53
Rasaad yn Bashir Rasaad yn Bashir
+61% Synergy $0.12
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+61% Synergy $0.23
Nyx-Fleece Ram Nyx-Fleece Ram
+60% Synergy $0.16
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+57% Synergy $0.26
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+56% Synergy $0.86
Giant Ox Giant Ox
+55% Synergy $0.09
Bar the Door Bar the Door
+55% Synergy $0.18
Flumph Flumph
+53% Synergy $1.09
Yoked Ox Yoked Ox
+53% Synergy $0.06

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 $0.23
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+49% Synergy $0.71
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+47% Synergy $0.29
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+42% Synergy $0.27
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+39% Synergy $3.48
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+38% Synergy $0.23
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+13% Synergy $0.73
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+6% Synergy $0.96
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+4% Synergy $3.26
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+4% Synergy $82.60
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+1% Synergy $34.30
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $95.44
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-5% Synergy $50.22
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-12% Synergy $37.00

Creatures

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

Springjack Shepherd Springjack Shepherd
+52% Synergy $0.29
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
+51% Synergy $0.22
Essence of Antiquity Essence of Antiquity
+48% Synergy $0.06
Indomitable Ancients Indomitable Ancients
+46% Synergy $0.34
Looming Altisaur Looming Altisaur
+44% Synergy $0.04
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+42% Synergy $0.54
Oathsworn Giant Oathsworn Giant
+42% Synergy $0.40
Armored Armadillo Armored Armadillo
+37% Synergy $0.07
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+35% Synergy $0.20
Tasseled Dromedary Tasseled Dromedary
+35% Synergy $0.06
God-Eternal Oketra God-Eternal Oketra
+34% Synergy $1.33
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+33% Synergy $33.97
Hundred-Handed One Hundred-Handed One
+32% Synergy $0.21
Kami of Old Stone Kami of Old Stone
+31% Synergy $0.40
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+28% Synergy $4.57
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+28% Synergy $0.29
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+26% Synergy $0.36
Crystal Barricade Crystal Barricade
+24% Synergy $1.12
Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Gold Dragon
+24% Synergy $21.15
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+23% Synergy $0.16
Evangel of Heliod Evangel of Heliod
+21% Synergy $0.25
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+19% Synergy $1.84
Blessed Orator Blessed Orator
+19% Synergy $0.20
Harnessed Snubhorn Harnessed Snubhorn
+18% Synergy $0.09
Weathered Sentinels Weathered Sentinels
+18% Synergy $1.24
Oketra the True Oketra the True
+17% Synergy $1.68
Platoon Dispenser Platoon Dispenser
+17% Synergy $0.49
Dalkovan Packbeasts Dalkovan Packbeasts
+16% Synergy $0.15
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+14% Synergy $0.58
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+14% Synergy $0.66
Bill the Pony Bill the Pony
+14% Synergy $0.09
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+13% Synergy $0.25
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+13% Synergy $4.83
Priests of Norn Priests of Norn
+12% Synergy $0.13
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+11% Synergy $3.06
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+11% Synergy $0.19
Vexilus Praetor Vexilus Praetor
+11% Synergy $8.64
Serra Redeemer Serra Redeemer
+10% Synergy $0.21
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+9% Synergy $1.22
Wojek Investigator Wojek Investigator
+8% Synergy $0.20
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+8% Synergy $2.17
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+7% Synergy $2.46
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+7% Synergy $16.56
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+7% Synergy $5.86
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+4% Synergy $0.28
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+2% Synergy $9.18
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+2% Synergy $30.84
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+1% Synergy $45.59
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $4.17
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-9% Synergy $9.60

Instants

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

Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+42% Synergy $0.24
Solidarity Solidarity
+40% Synergy $0.28
Refuse to Yield Refuse to Yield
+36% Synergy $0.09
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+28% Synergy $1.44
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+17% Synergy $4.77
Aegis of the Heavens Aegis of the Heavens
+16% Synergy $0.15
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+13% Synergy $4.33
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+11% Synergy $8.12
Rally to Battle Rally to Battle
+11% Synergy $0.10
Disenchant Disenchant
+8% Synergy $0.17
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+8% Synergy $0.86
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+8% Synergy $0.43
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+6% Synergy $0.38
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+6% Synergy $0.51
Union of the Third Path Union of the Third Path
+6% Synergy $0.17
Iron Will Iron Will
+6% Synergy $0.06
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+5% Synergy $0.30
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+4% Synergy $0.13
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy $0.25
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+3% Synergy $3.24
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+2% Synergy $17.03
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
0% Synergy $6.18
Reprieve Reprieve
-1% Synergy $1.20
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-1% Synergy $1.70
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-1% Synergy $4.94
Get Lost Get Lost
-1% Synergy $4.90
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-3% Synergy $0.40
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
-3% Synergy $2.37
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-4% Synergy $4.91
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-4% Synergy $1.07

Sorceries

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

Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+48% Synergy $0.14
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+40% Synergy $0.13
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+36% Synergy $0.14
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+25% Synergy $0.77
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+24% Synergy $1.68
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
+22% Synergy $2.42
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+20% Synergy $0.19
Wave of Reckoning Wave of Reckoning
+10% Synergy $7.11
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+8% Synergy $0.84
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+7% Synergy $0.21
Visions of Glory Visions of Glory
+5% Synergy $0.32
Exorcise Exorcise
+5% Synergy $0.34
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+3% Synergy $0.14
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+3% Synergy $0.41
Martial Coup Martial Coup
0% Synergy $0.21
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-2% Synergy $1.32
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-5% Synergy $0.60
Farewell Farewell
-7% Synergy $4.03
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-11% Synergy $2.26
Austere Command Austere Command
-12% Synergy $0.38

Utility Artifacts

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

Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+41% Synergy $1.28
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+16% Synergy $1.32
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+15% Synergy $1.88
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+15% Synergy $14.14
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+14% Synergy $3.12
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+14% Synergy $5.16
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+14% Synergy $5.19
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+14% Synergy $4.70
Meekstone Meekstone
+12% Synergy $12.26
Spellbook Spellbook
+12% Synergy $1.50
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+11% Synergy $0.12
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+8% Synergy $8.98
Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+8% Synergy $0.18
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+7% Synergy $4.87
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+7% Synergy $0.26
Skeleton Key Skeleton Key
+7% Synergy $0.19
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+6% Synergy $4.07
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+5% Synergy $0.66
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+4% Synergy $4.40
Glimmer Lens Glimmer Lens
+4% Synergy $2.41
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+3% Synergy $4.54
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+3% Synergy $18.82
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
-3% Synergy $36.21
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-8% Synergy $3.60
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-10% Synergy $5.28

Enchantments

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

Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+44% Synergy $5.67
Eland Umbra Eland Umbra
+35% Synergy $0.29
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+22% Synergy $1.54
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+22% Synergy $0.22
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+10% Synergy $3.36
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+10% Synergy $9.54
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+10% Synergy $2.54
Angelic Chorus Angelic Chorus
+10% Synergy $5.26
Land Tax Land Tax
+9% Synergy $20.79
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+9% Synergy $1.25
True Conviction True Conviction
+9% Synergy $4.08
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+9% Synergy $0.41
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+9% Synergy $0.58
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+8% Synergy $1.43
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+7% Synergy $24.73
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+6% Synergy $0.46
Gauntlets of Light Gauntlets of Light
+5% Synergy $0.14
Love Song of Night and Day Love Song of Night and Day
+5% Synergy $0.15
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+4% Synergy $1.60
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+4% Synergy $0.08
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+3% Synergy $0.44
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+1% Synergy $4.01
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
0% Synergy $45.90
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
0% Synergy $0.17
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-2% Synergy $1.52
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-3% Synergy $6.05
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
-3% Synergy $7.55
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-6% Synergy $4.71

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 $1.00
Teyo, Geometric Tactician Teyo, Geometric Tactician
+8% Synergy $5.18
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-4% Synergy $34.00

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+49% Synergy $2.59
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+42% Synergy $0.33
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+27% Synergy $0.32
Forbidding Watchtower Forbidding Watchtower
+26% Synergy $0.33
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+19% Synergy $0.18
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+13% Synergy $4.21
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+12% Synergy $4.66
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+12% Synergy $0.23
War Room War Room
+10% Synergy $2.85
Karoo Karoo
+5% Synergy $1.02
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+4% Synergy $7.88
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+4% Synergy $0.17
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+3% Synergy $0.55
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.15
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+2% Synergy $4.55
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+2% Synergy $0.07
Command Beacon Command Beacon
0% Synergy $5.76
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-2% Synergy $0.09
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-2% Synergy $0.16
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
-2% Synergy $0.85
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-3% Synergy $16.80
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $3.53
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-4% Synergy $35.89
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-5% Synergy $41.89

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+47% Synergy $1.15
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+24% Synergy $2.88
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+12% Synergy $20.12
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+10% Synergy $0.21
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+10% Synergy $0.17
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+8% Synergy $0.15
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.52
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+5% Synergy $0.28
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+5% Synergy $0.25
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+4% Synergy $8.02
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+3% Synergy $4.92
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+3% Synergy $4.19
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.24
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+2% Synergy $16.23
Caged Sun Caged Sun
0% Synergy $3.60
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $1.34

Lands

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

Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+15% Synergy $0.24
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+9% Synergy $0.21
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.06
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.30
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy $0.25
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.07
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+1% Synergy $3.18
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.55
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+1% Synergy $5.70
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-1% Synergy $1.70
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $4.17
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-4% Synergy $0.33

Similar Commanders

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

Rasaad yn Bashir Far Traveler Rasaad yn Bashir // Far Traveler
Rasaad yn Bashir Inspiring Leader Rasaad yn Bashir // Inspiring Leader
Rasaad yn Bashir Flaming Fist Rasaad yn Bashir // Flaming Fist
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 Scion of Halaster Rasaad yn Bashir // Scion of Halaster
Rasaad yn Bashir Shameless Charlatan Rasaad yn Bashir // Shameless Charlatan
Rasaad yn Bashir Noble Heritage Rasaad yn Bashir // Noble Heritage
Rasaad yn Bashir Popular Entertainer Rasaad yn Bashir // Popular Entertainer
Rasaad yn Bashir Folk Hero Rasaad yn Bashir // Folk Hero
Rasaad yn Bashir Feywild Visitor Rasaad yn Bashir // Feywild Visitor
Arcades, the Strategist Arcades, the Strategist
Rasaad yn Bashir Guild Artisan Rasaad yn Bashir // Guild Artisan
Doran, the Siege Tower Doran, the Siege Tower
Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant
The Pride of Hull Clade The Pride of Hull Clade
Rasaad yn Bashir Clan Crafter Rasaad yn Bashir // Clan Crafter
Rasaad yn Bashir Cultist of the Absolute Rasaad yn Bashir // Cultist of the Absolute
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Arcades Sabboth Arcades Sabboth
Geralf, Visionary Stitcher Geralf, Visionary Stitcher
Akiri, Line-Slinger Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Akiri, Line-Slinger // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Rasaad yn Bashir Veteran Soldier Rasaad yn Bashir // Veteran Soldier
Plagon, Lord of the Beach Plagon, Lord of the Beach
Pang Tong, "Young Phoenix" Pang Tong, "Young Phoenix"
Sapling of Colfenor Sapling of Colfenor
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
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
Bill the Pony Bill the Pony
Jacques le Vert Jacques le Vert
Phenax, God of Deception Phenax, God of Deception
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker