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Baldin, Century Herdmaster
Price tag $0.33

Legendary Creature — Human Warrior

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

Toughness Matters 46% Tokens 11% Cantrips 6% Aggro 4% Defenders 4%

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

#1993 Current Rank
#2237 Last Week
#1678 Past 2 Years

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.

Invisible Force Field Invisible Force Field
+19% Synergy
Mandroid Squadron Mandroid Squadron
+12% Synergy
Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
+8% Synergy $0.29
Captain America's Shield Captain America's Shield
+5% Synergy $5.86
Rapier Wit Rapier Wit
+1% Synergy $0.14

High Synergy Cards

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

Stoneskin Stoneskin
+64% Synergy $1.69
Nyx-Fleece Ram Nyx-Fleece Ram
+60% Synergy $0.26
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+59% Synergy $0.37
Rasaad yn Bashir Rasaad yn Bashir
+58% Synergy $0.27
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+55% Synergy $3.23
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+54% Synergy $0.36
Giant Ox Giant Ox
+53% Synergy $0.31
Bar the Door Bar the Door
+52% Synergy $0.23
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+52% Synergy $0.40
Flumph Flumph
+51% Synergy $1.84

Top Cards

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

Zetalpa, Primal Dawn Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
+51% Synergy $0.23
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+49% Synergy $0.36
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+49% Synergy $0.33
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+46% Synergy $0.33
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+43% Synergy $0.82
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+37% Synergy $0.43
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+36% Synergy $5.50
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+8% Synergy $4.46
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+5% Synergy $1.22
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+2% Synergy $1.32

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $108.02
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-2% Synergy $58.09
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $129.20
Farewell Farewell
-5% Synergy $6.17
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-6% Synergy $53.21
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-11% Synergy $37.03

Creatures

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

Springjack Shepherd Springjack Shepherd
+51% Synergy $0.30
Essence of Antiquity Essence of Antiquity
+51% Synergy $0.20
Indomitable Ancients Indomitable Ancients
+50% Synergy $0.39
Yoked Ox Yoked Ox
+50% Synergy $0.12
Oathsworn Giant Oathsworn Giant
+46% Synergy $0.47
Looming Altisaur Looming Altisaur
+43% Synergy $0.18
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+42% Synergy $0.60
Armored Armadillo Armored Armadillo
+39% Synergy $0.21
Tasseled Dromedary Tasseled Dromedary
+35% Synergy $0.05
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+34% Synergy $37.14
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+33% Synergy $0.26
God-Eternal Oketra God-Eternal Oketra
+32% Synergy $2.05
Kami of Old Stone Kami of Old Stone
+31% Synergy $0.33
Hundred-Handed One Hundred-Handed One
+31% Synergy $0.26
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+29% Synergy $4.62
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+27% Synergy $0.26
Crystal Barricade Crystal Barricade
+25% Synergy $1.96
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+24% Synergy $0.37
Weathered Sentinels Weathered Sentinels
+22% Synergy $0.95
Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Gold Dragon
+21% Synergy $40.50
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+21% Synergy $0.55
Blessed Orator Blessed Orator
+19% Synergy $0.14
Evangel of Heliod Evangel of Heliod
+19% Synergy $0.28
Dalkovan Packbeasts Dalkovan Packbeasts
+18% Synergy $0.25
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+18% Synergy $4.55
Harnessed Snubhorn Harnessed Snubhorn
+17% Synergy $0.12
Oketra the True Oketra the True
+17% Synergy $5.20
Platoon Dispenser Platoon Dispenser
+17% Synergy $0.61
The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
+15% Synergy $24.91
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+13% Synergy $0.32
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+12% Synergy $1.22
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+12% Synergy $8.04
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+11% Synergy $0.31
Bill the Pony Bill the Pony
+11% Synergy $0.16
Serra Redeemer Serra Redeemer
+10% Synergy $0.26
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+10% Synergy $0.32
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+9% Synergy $2.17
Vexilus Praetor Vexilus Praetor
+8% Synergy $18.58
Wojek Investigator Wojek Investigator
+8% Synergy $0.29
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+7% Synergy $3.93
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+6% Synergy $2.08
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+5% Synergy $9.19
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+5% Synergy $20.60
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+5% Synergy $12.91
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+2% Synergy $0.32
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+1% Synergy $4.95
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
0% Synergy $44.63
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-2% Synergy $59.32
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-5% Synergy $3.11
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-9% Synergy $13.69

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 $0.42
Solidarity Solidarity
+39% Synergy $0.26
Refuse to Yield Refuse to Yield
+37% Synergy $0.21
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+25% Synergy $4.01
Aegis of the Heavens Aegis of the Heavens
+18% Synergy $0.24
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+13% Synergy $7.52
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+11% Synergy $1.45
Rally to Battle Rally to Battle
+10% Synergy $0.07
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+10% Synergy $3.20
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+9% Synergy $15.93
Disenchant Disenchant
+9% Synergy $0.11
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+9% Synergy $0.46
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+6% Synergy $1.14
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+6% Synergy $0.30
Union of the Third Path Union of the Third Path
+6% Synergy $0.19
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+5% Synergy $0.52
Iron Will Iron Will
+5% Synergy $0.12
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+3% Synergy $0.31
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+3% Synergy $0.29
Reprieve Reprieve
+2% Synergy $1.33
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+1% Synergy $22.25
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+1% Synergy $0.32
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+1% Synergy $4.08
Get Lost Get Lost
0% Synergy $4.27
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-1% Synergy $7.79
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-2% Synergy $1.79
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-3% Synergy $5.58
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-3% Synergy $1.07
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-5% Synergy $7.35
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-7% Synergy $2.69

Sorceries

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

Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+41% Synergy $0.30
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+39% Synergy $0.37
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+25% Synergy $1.12
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+23% Synergy $2.67
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+22% Synergy $0.26
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
+19% Synergy $4.94
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+7% Synergy $2.46
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+7% Synergy $0.35
Wave of Reckoning Wave of Reckoning
+6% Synergy $0.42
Destined Confrontation Destined Confrontation
+5% Synergy $0.25
Exorcise Exorcise
+4% Synergy $0.34
Visions of Glory Visions of Glory
+4% Synergy $0.35
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+3% Synergy $0.28
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+2% Synergy $0.92
Martial Coup Martial Coup
0% Synergy $0.39
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-2% Synergy $5.02
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-3% Synergy $0.32
Austere Command Austere Command
-9% Synergy $0.42

Utility Artifacts

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

Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+40% Synergy $0.97
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+14% Synergy $5.10
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+14% Synergy $2.62
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+14% Synergy $1.26
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+13% Synergy $1.95
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+12% Synergy $12.22
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+12% Synergy $7.82
Spellbook Spellbook
+12% Synergy $3.84
Meekstone Meekstone
+12% Synergy $12.24
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+12% Synergy $0.28
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+12% Synergy $14.55
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+8% Synergy $9.62
Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+8% Synergy $0.17
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+7% Synergy $0.30
Bark of Doran Bark of Doran
+7% Synergy $0.22
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+6% Synergy $5.37
Skeleton Key Skeleton Key
+6% Synergy $0.27
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
+4% Synergy $11.22
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+4% Synergy $6.25
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+3% Synergy $4.44
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+2% Synergy $0.89
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+2% Synergy $10.84
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+2% Synergy $0.44
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
-5% Synergy $45.61
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-9% Synergy $7.69
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-9% Synergy $5.78

Enchantments

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

Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+42% Synergy $6.35
Eland Umbra Eland Umbra
+33% Synergy $0.34
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+24% Synergy $0.39
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+22% Synergy $0.60
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+11% Synergy $9.15
Angelic Chorus Angelic Chorus
+10% Synergy $8.70
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+10% Synergy $3.70
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+9% Synergy $0.41
Land Tax Land Tax
+9% Synergy $13.49
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+8% Synergy $28.00
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+7% Synergy $3.54
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+7% Synergy $1.43
True Conviction True Conviction
+7% Synergy $5.04
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+7% Synergy $14.70
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+6% Synergy $2.93
Gauntlets of Light Gauntlets of Light
+5% Synergy $0.18
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+4% Synergy $0.24
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+4% Synergy $0.70
Love Song of Night and Day Love Song of Night and Day
+4% Synergy $0.16
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+3% Synergy $0.57
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+2% Synergy $1.29
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+0% Synergy $6.38
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
0% Synergy $63.66
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
-1% Synergy $0.32
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-1% Synergy $0.59
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-3% Synergy $4.72
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
-3% Synergy $9.62
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-7% Synergy $8.10

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+30% Synergy $1.82
Teyo, Geometric Tactician Teyo, Geometric Tactician
+9% Synergy $9.97
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-3% Synergy $39.18

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+50% Synergy $2.94
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+42% Synergy $0.36
Forbidding Watchtower Forbidding Watchtower
+24% Synergy $0.32
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+22% Synergy $0.38
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+20% Synergy $0.31
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+12% Synergy $6.18
War Room War Room
+12% Synergy $2.52
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+12% Synergy $5.74
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+9% Synergy $0.30
Karoo Karoo
+6% Synergy $1.17
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+4% Synergy $0.33
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+3% Synergy $2.47
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+3% Synergy $2.59
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+2% Synergy $3.83
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+2% Synergy $0.54
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.33
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+1% Synergy $0.26
Command Beacon Command Beacon
0% Synergy $7.26
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-2% Synergy $0.34
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-3% Synergy $4.72
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-4% Synergy $5.99
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $40.73
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-5% Synergy $51.37
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-6% Synergy $7.37

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+49% Synergy $2.51
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+28% Synergy $4.17
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+13% Synergy $0.21
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+10% Synergy $35.66
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+10% Synergy $0.34
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.33
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $1.10
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+4% Synergy $0.23
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+3% Synergy $0.26
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+3% Synergy $11.98
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+2% Synergy $4.25
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+1% Synergy $5.73
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+0% Synergy $1.13
Caged Sun Caged Sun
0% Synergy $3.59
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $2.20

Lands

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

Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+14% Synergy $0.25
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+10% Synergy $0.33
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.25
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+3% Synergy $0.29
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.12
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.08
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+0% Synergy $0.54
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
0% Synergy $4.00
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-2% Synergy $0.35
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-2% Synergy $1.79
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-5% Synergy $3.11

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 Folk Hero Rasaad yn Bashir // Folk Hero
Rasaad yn Bashir Noble Heritage Rasaad yn Bashir // Noble Heritage
Rasaad yn Bashir Dungeon Delver Rasaad yn Bashir // Dungeon Delver
Rasaad yn Bashir Master Chef Rasaad yn Bashir // Master Chef
Rasaad yn Bashir Raised by Giants Rasaad yn Bashir // Raised by Giants
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 Guild Artisan Rasaad yn Bashir // Guild Artisan
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
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
Rasaad yn Bashir Veteran Soldier Rasaad yn Bashir // Veteran Soldier
Arcades Sabboth Arcades Sabboth
Akiri, Line-Slinger Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Akiri, Line-Slinger // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Arcades, the Strategist Arcades, the Strategist
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
Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant
The Pride of Hull Clade The Pride of Hull Clade
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
Gandalf, White Rider Gandalf, White Rider
Oyobi, Who Split the Heavens Oyobi, Who Split the Heavens
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Prava of the Steel Legion Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Prava of the Steel Legion