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Baldin, Century Herdmaster
Price tag $0.33

Legendary CreatureHuman Warrior

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1922 Current Rank
#2035 Last Week
#1629 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Baldin, Century Herdmaster.

New Cards

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

Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
+9% Synergy $0.34
Ceaseless Conflict Ceaseless Conflict
+2% Synergy $1.32
Grounded for Life Grounded for Life
+2% Synergy $0.07
Lita, Little Orphan Amphibian Lita, Little Orphan Amphibian
+1% Synergy $0.16
Erode Erode
-3% Synergy $5.87

High Synergy Cards

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

Stoneskin Stoneskin
+66% Synergy $1.89
Nyx-Fleece Ram Nyx-Fleece Ram
+60% Synergy $0.29
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+60% Synergy $0.39
Rasaad yn Bashir Rasaad yn Bashir
+59% Synergy $0.13
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+56% Synergy $1.94
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+56% Synergy $0.37
Bar the Door Bar the Door
+54% Synergy $0.20
Giant Ox Giant Ox
+54% Synergy $0.09
Flumph Flumph
+52% Synergy $1.91
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+52% Synergy $0.28

Top Cards

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

Zetalpa, Primal Dawn Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
+52% Synergy $0.24
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+50% Synergy $0.47
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+49% Synergy $0.31
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+46% Synergy $0.30
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+43% Synergy $0.36
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+37% Synergy $5.37
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+12% Synergy $1.43
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+8% Synergy $4.41
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+5% Synergy $0.91
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $0.97

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $99.03
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-2% Synergy $57.27
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $122.46
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-6% Synergy $55.57
Farewell Farewell
-6% Synergy $6.50
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-11% Synergy $36.19

Creatures

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

Springjack Shepherd Springjack Shepherd
+52% Synergy $0.35
Essence of Antiquity Essence of Antiquity
+52% Synergy $0.10
Yoked Ox Yoked Ox
+51% Synergy $0.10
Indomitable Ancients Indomitable Ancients
+50% Synergy $0.39
Oathsworn Giant Oathsworn Giant
+46% Synergy $0.46
Looming Altisaur Looming Altisaur
+44% Synergy $0.13
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+42% Synergy $0.79
Armored Armadillo Armored Armadillo
+39% Synergy $0.15
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+38% Synergy $0.39
Tasseled Dromedary Tasseled Dromedary
+36% Synergy $0.06
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+35% Synergy $35.88
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+34% Synergy $0.28
God-Eternal Oketra God-Eternal Oketra
+33% Synergy $3.28
Kami of Old Stone Kami of Old Stone
+33% Synergy $0.31
Hundred-Handed One Hundred-Handed One
+32% Synergy $0.23
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+28% Synergy $4.80
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+26% Synergy $0.29
Crystal Barricade Crystal Barricade
+25% Synergy $1.19
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+24% Synergy $0.41
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+22% Synergy $0.52
Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Gold Dragon
+22% Synergy $34.69
Weathered Sentinels Weathered Sentinels
+22% Synergy $0.88
Evangel of Heliod Evangel of Heliod
+20% Synergy $0.31
Blessed Orator Blessed Orator
+20% Synergy $0.10
Dalkovan Packbeasts Dalkovan Packbeasts
+19% Synergy $0.31
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+18% Synergy $7.40
Oketra the True Oketra the True
+18% Synergy $6.44
Platoon Dispenser Platoon Dispenser
+18% Synergy $0.59
Harnessed Snubhorn Harnessed Snubhorn
+18% Synergy $0.04
The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
+16% Synergy $24.26
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+14% Synergy $0.45
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+14% Synergy $0.98
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+12% Synergy $0.31
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+12% Synergy $8.31
Serra Redeemer Serra Redeemer
+12% Synergy $0.22
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+11% Synergy $0.32
Bill the Pony Bill the Pony
+11% Synergy $0.20
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+10% Synergy $1.89
Wojek Investigator Wojek Investigator
+9% Synergy $0.28
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+8% Synergy $3.75
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+7% Synergy $2.64
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+6% Synergy $12.17
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+5% Synergy $19.74
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+5% Synergy $9.31
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+2% Synergy $0.32
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+2% Synergy $5.26
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
0% Synergy $39.84
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-2% Synergy $55.72
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-5% Synergy $2.76
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-9% Synergy $14.05

Instants

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

Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+44% Synergy $0.38
Solidarity Solidarity
+40% Synergy $0.29
Refuse to Yield Refuse to Yield
+37% Synergy $0.17
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+26% Synergy $6.16
Aegis of the Heavens Aegis of the Heavens
+18% Synergy $0.17
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+14% Synergy $5.85
Rally to Battle Rally to Battle
+11% Synergy $0.07
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+10% Synergy $18.26
Disenchant Disenchant
+10% Synergy $0.08
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+10% Synergy $2.92
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+9% Synergy $0.49
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+7% Synergy $1.29
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+6% Synergy $0.33
Union of the Third Path Union of the Third Path
+6% Synergy $0.24
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+5% Synergy $0.55
Iron Will Iron Will
+5% Synergy $0.11
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+4% Synergy $0.27
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+3% Synergy $0.26
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+2% Synergy $0.26
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+1% Synergy $21.17
Reprieve Reprieve
+1% Synergy $1.16
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+1% Synergy $3.18
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-1% Synergy $7.14
Get Lost Get Lost
-1% Synergy $4.36
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.55
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-3% Synergy $7.24
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-4% Synergy $1.12
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-5% Synergy $6.81
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-7% Synergy $1.93

Sorceries

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

Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+42% Synergy $0.24
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+39% Synergy $0.24
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+25% Synergy $1.05
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+23% Synergy $3.12
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+23% Synergy $0.29
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
+20% Synergy $1.01
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+8% Synergy $1.78
Wave of Reckoning Wave of Reckoning
+7% Synergy $2.24
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+7% Synergy $0.33
Destined Confrontation Destined Confrontation
+6% Synergy $0.24
Exorcise Exorcise
+5% Synergy $0.33
Visions of Glory Visions of Glory
+4% Synergy $0.33
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+3% Synergy $0.27
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+3% Synergy $0.74
Martial Coup Martial Coup
0% Synergy $0.23
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-3% Synergy $2.68
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-4% Synergy $0.33
Austere Command Austere Command
-10% Synergy $0.59

Utility Artifacts

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

Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+41% Synergy $1.46
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+15% Synergy $1.95
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+15% Synergy $5.39
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+14% Synergy $1.85
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+13% Synergy $1.43
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+13% Synergy $7.01
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+13% Synergy $11.48
Meekstone Meekstone
+13% Synergy $12.14
Spellbook Spellbook
+13% Synergy $4.60
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+12% Synergy $13.17
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+12% Synergy $0.32
Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+9% Synergy $0.26
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+9% Synergy $10.67
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $0.32
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+7% Synergy $5.69
Bark of Doran Bark of Doran
+7% Synergy $0.15
Skeleton Key Skeleton Key
+6% Synergy $0.29
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+4% Synergy $5.59
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+3% Synergy $3.56
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+3% Synergy $0.82
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+3% Synergy $11.24
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+3% Synergy $0.87
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
-5% Synergy $43.69
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-10% Synergy $6.62
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-10% Synergy $7.29

Enchantments

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

Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+43% Synergy $6.56
Eland Umbra Eland Umbra
+34% Synergy $0.32
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+24% Synergy $0.35
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+21% Synergy $0.75
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+11% Synergy $8.79
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+11% Synergy $3.29
Angelic Chorus Angelic Chorus
+11% Synergy $6.97
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+10% Synergy $0.40
Land Tax Land Tax
+9% Synergy $15.72
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+9% Synergy $29.82
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+8% Synergy $15.07
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+8% Synergy $3.13
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+8% Synergy $1.25
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+7% Synergy $2.57
True Conviction True Conviction
+7% Synergy $4.98
Gauntlets of Light Gauntlets of Light
+6% Synergy $0.19
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+4% Synergy $0.74
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+4% Synergy $0.48
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+4% Synergy $0.16
Love Song of Night and Day Love Song of Night and Day
+4% Synergy $0.19
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+3% Synergy $1.34
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+1% Synergy $2.38
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-1% Synergy $57.18
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
-1% Synergy $0.37
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-2% Synergy $0.56
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-4% Synergy $3.52
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
-4% Synergy $7.57
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-8% Synergy $8.38

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 $1.66
Teyo, Geometric Tactician Teyo, Geometric Tactician
+9% Synergy $8.92
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-4% Synergy $39.94

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+50% Synergy $2.54
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+42% Synergy $0.42
Forbidding Watchtower Forbidding Watchtower
+25% Synergy $0.33
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+23% Synergy $0.31
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+19% Synergy $0.27
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+13% Synergy $4.82
War Room War Room
+12% Synergy $2.31
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+12% Synergy $6.34
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+10% Synergy $0.26
Karoo Karoo
+6% Synergy $1.22
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+4% Synergy $0.21
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+4% Synergy $2.50
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $1.11
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+3% Synergy $4.43
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+3% Synergy $3.42
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+2% Synergy $0.44
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+1% Synergy $0.33
Command Beacon Command Beacon
0% Synergy $5.88
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-3% Synergy $0.31
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-4% Synergy $8.20
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-4% Synergy $5.47
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-5% Synergy $39.52
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-6% Synergy $51.56
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-6% Synergy $6.11

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+49% Synergy $2.90
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+28% Synergy $5.28
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+13% Synergy $0.35
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.26
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+11% Synergy $36.86
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+10% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.39
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+4% Synergy $10.73
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+4% Synergy $0.19
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+4% Synergy $0.34
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+3% Synergy $3.50
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.17
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+2% Synergy $5.58
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-1% Synergy $3.87
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $0.65

Lands

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

Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+15% Synergy $0.23
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+11% Synergy $0.27
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.31
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+3% Synergy $0.26
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.15
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.23
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.28
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
-1% Synergy $3.48
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.55
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-3% Synergy $0.40
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-5% Synergy $2.76

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