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Baldin, Century Herdmaster
Price tag $0.35

Legendary Creature — Human Warrior

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

Toughness Matters 42% Tokens 12% Cantrips 6% Defenders 5% Aggro 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

#2203 Current Rank
#2102 Last Week
#1732 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.

Captain America's Shield Captain America's Shield
+11% Synergy $1.25
Falcon and Redwing Falcon and Redwing
+4% Synergy $1.01
The Ten Rings The Ten Rings
+2% Synergy $16.96
Black Widow, Intel Expert Black Widow, Intel Expert
+1% Synergy $1.33
The Mind Stone The Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $60.77

High Synergy Cards

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

Stoneskin Stoneskin
+64% Synergy $1.63
Nyx-Fleece Ram Nyx-Fleece Ram
+59% Synergy $0.33
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+58% Synergy $0.35
Rasaad yn Bashir Rasaad yn Bashir
+57% Synergy $0.25
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+55% Synergy $3.51
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+53% Synergy $0.36
Giant Ox Giant Ox
+52% Synergy $0.27
Springjack Shepherd Springjack Shepherd
+51% Synergy $0.33
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+51% Synergy $0.38
Bar the Door Bar the Door
+51% Synergy $0.18

Top Cards

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

Zetalpa, Primal Dawn Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
+50% Synergy $0.33
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+49% Synergy $0.35
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+49% Synergy $0.37
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+45% Synergy $0.35
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+42% Synergy $0.23
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+37% Synergy $0.51
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+36% Synergy $6.23
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+8% Synergy $5.67
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+5% Synergy $1.04
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+2% Synergy $1.27

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $105.67
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-2% Synergy $60.87
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $134.88
Farewell Farewell
-5% Synergy $5.82
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-6% Synergy $50.96
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-11% Synergy $38.78

Creatures

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

Flumph Flumph
+50% Synergy $2.38
Indomitable Ancients Indomitable Ancients
+50% Synergy $0.39
Essence of Antiquity Essence of Antiquity
+49% Synergy $0.24
Yoked Ox Yoked Ox
+49% Synergy $0.15
Oathsworn Giant Oathsworn Giant
+45% Synergy $0.48
Looming Altisaur Looming Altisaur
+42% Synergy $0.20
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+42% Synergy $0.80
Armored Armadillo Armored Armadillo
+38% Synergy $0.26
Tasseled Dromedary Tasseled Dromedary
+34% Synergy $0.05
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+34% Synergy $34.29
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+33% Synergy $0.24
God-Eternal Oketra God-Eternal Oketra
+31% Synergy $1.97
Hundred-Handed One Hundred-Handed One
+31% Synergy $0.26
Kami of Old Stone Kami of Old Stone
+31% Synergy $0.27
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+29% Synergy $3.63
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+27% Synergy $0.36
Crystal Barricade Crystal Barricade
+25% Synergy $2.00
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+24% Synergy $0.37
Weathered Sentinels Weathered Sentinels
+22% Synergy $0.79
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+21% Synergy $0.58
Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Gold Dragon
+20% Synergy $37.18
Blessed Orator Blessed Orator
+19% Synergy $0.15
Evangel of Heliod Evangel of Heliod
+19% Synergy $0.25
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+18% Synergy $3.94
Dalkovan Packbeasts Dalkovan Packbeasts
+18% Synergy $0.32
Harnessed Snubhorn Harnessed Snubhorn
+17% Synergy $0.19
Platoon Dispenser Platoon Dispenser
+16% Synergy $0.58
Oketra the True Oketra the True
+16% Synergy $4.86
The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
+14% Synergy $23.73
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+13% Synergy $0.38
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+13% Synergy $1.06
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+12% Synergy $7.00
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+11% Synergy $0.27
Bill the Pony Bill the Pony
+11% Synergy $0.23
Serra Redeemer Serra Redeemer
+10% Synergy $0.24
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+10% Synergy $2.33
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+9% Synergy $0.25
Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
+8% Synergy $0.29
Wojek Investigator Wojek Investigator
+8% Synergy $0.31
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+7% Synergy $4.61
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+7% Synergy $2.39
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+6% Synergy $8.76
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+5% Synergy $11.67
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+5% Synergy $19.70
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+2% Synergy $0.35
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+1% Synergy $6.79
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
0% Synergy $41.99
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-2% Synergy $60.45
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-5% Synergy $3.01
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 $0.39
Solidarity Solidarity
+38% Synergy $0.24
Refuse to Yield Refuse to Yield
+36% Synergy $0.22
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+25% Synergy $4.87
Aegis of the Heavens Aegis of the Heavens
+17% Synergy $0.31
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+13% Synergy $7.40
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+11% Synergy $0.71
Rally to Battle Rally to Battle
+10% Synergy $0.08
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+9% Synergy $3.39
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+9% Synergy $15.09
Disenchant Disenchant
+9% Synergy $0.10
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+7% Synergy $0.41
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+6% Synergy $1.18
Union of the Third Path Union of the Third Path
+6% Synergy $0.24
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+5% Synergy $0.39
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+5% Synergy $0.50
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+4% Synergy $0.33
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+3% Synergy $0.26
Reprieve Reprieve
+2% Synergy $1.62
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+1% Synergy $0.38
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+1% Synergy $20.27
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+0% Synergy $4.34
Get Lost Get Lost
0% Synergy $3.27
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-1% Synergy $8.16
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.85
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-3% Synergy $4.05
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-3% Synergy $1.18
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-6% Synergy $8.01
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-7% Synergy $2.45

Sorceries

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

Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+40% Synergy $0.28
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+38% Synergy $0.28
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+24% Synergy $1.19
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+23% Synergy $3.24
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+22% Synergy $0.31
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
+19% Synergy $4.20
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+7% Synergy $2.49
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+7% Synergy $0.39
Wave of Reckoning Wave of Reckoning
+5% Synergy $0.45
Visions of Glory Visions of Glory
+5% Synergy $0.33
Destined Confrontation Destined Confrontation
+4% Synergy $0.25
Exorcise Exorcise
+4% Synergy $0.32
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+3% Synergy $0.25
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+2% Synergy $1.15
Martial Coup Martial Coup
0% Synergy $0.27
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-2% Synergy $4.87
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-3% Synergy $0.35
Austere Command Austere Command
-9% Synergy $0.32

Utility Artifacts

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

Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+39% Synergy $0.68
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+15% Synergy $2.62
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+14% Synergy $5.14
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+13% Synergy $1.23
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+12% Synergy $11.01
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+12% Synergy $1.93
Spellbook Spellbook
+12% Synergy $4.68
Meekstone Meekstone
+12% Synergy $12.30
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+11% Synergy $7.79
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+11% Synergy $0.24
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+10% Synergy $14.68
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+8% Synergy $9.08
Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+8% Synergy $0.15
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+7% Synergy $0.35
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+6% Synergy $5.65
Bark of Doran Bark of Doran
+6% Synergy $0.23
Skeleton Key Skeleton Key
+5% Synergy $0.31
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
+4% Synergy $8.94
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+3% Synergy $4.15
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+3% Synergy $5.30
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+3% Synergy $0.49
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+2% Synergy $1.96
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+2% Synergy $10.42
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
-5% Synergy $43.07
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-9% Synergy $5.93
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-9% Synergy $6.81

Enchantments

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

Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+41% Synergy $6.37
Eland Umbra Eland Umbra
+33% Synergy $0.36
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+24% Synergy $0.34
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+21% Synergy $0.66
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+11% Synergy $9.74
Angelic Chorus Angelic Chorus
+10% Synergy $8.01
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+10% Synergy $2.92
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+9% Synergy $0.43
Land Tax Land Tax
+9% Synergy $15.92
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+8% Synergy $3.59
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+8% Synergy $26.43
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+7% Synergy $1.30
True Conviction True Conviction
+7% Synergy $4.64
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+7% Synergy $14.13
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+6% Synergy $3.01
Gauntlets of Light Gauntlets of Light
+5% Synergy $0.18
Love Song of Night and Day Love Song of Night and Day
+4% Synergy $0.14
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+4% Synergy $0.77
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+3% Synergy $0.21
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+3% Synergy $0.60
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+2% Synergy $1.03
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+0% Synergy $0.76
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
0% Synergy $59.72
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
-1% Synergy $0.23
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-1% Synergy $0.83
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
-3% Synergy $7.44
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-4% Synergy $5.62
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-7% Synergy $9.33

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 $2.06
Teyo, Geometric Tactician Teyo, Geometric Tactician
+9% Synergy $9.85
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-2% Synergy $40.35

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+51% Synergy $4.25
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+42% Synergy $0.42
Forbidding Watchtower Forbidding Watchtower
+24% Synergy $0.34
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+21% Synergy $0.40
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+19% Synergy $0.27
War Room War Room
+12% Synergy $4.43
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+12% Synergy $7.01
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+11% Synergy $6.16
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+9% Synergy $0.26
Karoo Karoo
+6% Synergy $1.17
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+4% Synergy $0.31
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+3% Synergy $2.24
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+3% Synergy $2.75
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+3% Synergy $3.13
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+2% Synergy $0.79
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.31
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+1% Synergy $0.24
Command Beacon Command Beacon
0% Synergy $9.26
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-2% Synergy $0.32
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-3% Synergy $5.07
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-4% Synergy $4.79
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $43.03
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-5% Synergy $53.55
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-6% Synergy $5.52

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+49% Synergy $2.45
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+28% Synergy $4.45
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+13% Synergy $0.35
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.27
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+10% Synergy $28.87
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.29
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+4% Synergy $0.22
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.43
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+3% Synergy $12.31
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+3% Synergy $0.18
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+3% Synergy $4.09
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+2% Synergy $5.37
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+0% Synergy $1.42
Caged Sun Caged Sun
0% Synergy $3.65
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $0.86

Lands

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

Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+14% Synergy $0.29
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+11% Synergy $0.30
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+3% Synergy $0.26
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.34
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.28
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.28
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+0% Synergy $0.28
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
0% Synergy $4.18
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-2% Synergy $0.39
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.85
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-5% Synergy $3.01

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 Far Traveler Rasaad yn Bashir // Far Traveler
Rasaad yn Bashir Flaming Fist Rasaad yn Bashir // Flaming Fist
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 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 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
Bill the Pony Bill the Pony
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
Rasaad yn Bashir Veteran Soldier Rasaad yn Bashir // Veteran Soldier
Plagon, Lord of the Beach Plagon, Lord of the Beach
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
Anafenza, Unyielding Lineage Anafenza, Unyielding Lineage
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
Prava of the Steel Legion Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Prava of the Steel Legion // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
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
Brimaz, King of Oreskos Brimaz, King of Oreskos
Psemilla, Meletian Poet Psemilla, Meletian Poet