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Baldin, Century Herdmaster
Price tag $0.40

Legendary Creature — Human Warrior

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

Toughness Matters 39% Tokens 13% Defenders 5% Cantrips 5% Aggro 4%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Baldin, Century Herdmaster players are trying out in Toughness Matters decks.

Rapier Wit Rapier Wit
+25% Synergy $0.19
Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
+16% Synergy $0.31

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Baldin, Century Herdmaster's Toughness Matters builds — cards that lean hardest into the Toughness Matters theme.

Nyx-Fleece Ram Nyx-Fleece Ram
+76% Synergy $0.26
Stoneskin Stoneskin
+74% Synergy $1.77
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+74% Synergy $0.35
Giant Ox Giant Ox
+73% Synergy $0.35
Rasaad yn Bashir Rasaad yn Bashir
+73% Synergy $0.28
Essence of Antiquity Essence of Antiquity
+71% Synergy $0.27
Bar the Door Bar the Door
+68% Synergy $0.20
Yoked Ox Yoked Ox
+67% Synergy $0.08
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
+65% Synergy $0.32
Flumph Flumph
+65% Synergy $2.56

Top Cards

The staple cards most Baldin, Century Herdmaster Toughness Matters decks run as their core.

Indomitable Ancients Indomitable Ancients
+63% Synergy $0.39
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+61% Synergy $3.91
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+57% Synergy $6.27
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+56% Synergy $4.95
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+56% Synergy $0.36
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+46% Synergy $5.63
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+23% Synergy $0.77
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+13% Synergy $5.81
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+11% Synergy $1.52
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+9% Synergy $1.35

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Baldin, Century Herdmaster Toughness Matters game on their own.

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+8% Synergy $61.19
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $115.22
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-1% Synergy $48.18
Farewell Farewell
-2% Synergy $6.08
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $134.99
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-10% Synergy $35.35

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Toughness Matters plan in Baldin, Century Herdmaster decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Oathsworn Giant Oathsworn Giant
+62% Synergy $0.45
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+57% Synergy $0.38
Looming Altisaur Looming Altisaur
+57% Synergy $0.19
Springjack Shepherd Springjack Shepherd
+55% Synergy $0.33
Armored Armadillo Armored Armadillo
+52% Synergy $0.26
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+46% Synergy $33.72
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+45% Synergy $0.76
Tasseled Dromedary Tasseled Dromedary
+45% Synergy $0.06
Kami of Old Stone Kami of Old Stone
+43% Synergy $0.27
God-Eternal Oketra God-Eternal Oketra
+40% Synergy $2.12
Hundred-Handed One Hundred-Handed One
+40% Synergy $0.25
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+37% Synergy $0.55
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+31% Synergy $0.29
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+31% Synergy $0.24
Crystal Barricade Crystal Barricade
+30% Synergy $2.16
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+28% Synergy $4.26
Dalkovan Packbeasts Dalkovan Packbeasts
+28% Synergy $0.31
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+27% Synergy $0.38
Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Gold Dragon
+26% Synergy $32.50
Oketra the True Oketra the True
+26% Synergy $4.41
Harnessed Snubhorn Harnessed Snubhorn
+25% Synergy $0.21
Weathered Sentinels Weathered Sentinels
+25% Synergy $0.93
Evangel of Heliod Evangel of Heliod
+22% Synergy $0.25
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+21% Synergy $4.39
Serra Redeemer Serra Redeemer
+21% Synergy $0.28
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+20% Synergy $0.48
Platoon Dispenser Platoon Dispenser
+20% Synergy $0.64
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+18% Synergy $0.38
Blessed Orator Blessed Orator
+18% Synergy $0.17
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+16% Synergy $0.28
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+14% Synergy $1.10
Vexilus Praetor Vexilus Praetor
+14% Synergy $14.17
Bill the Pony Bill the Pony
+13% Synergy $0.15
Priests of Norn Priests of Norn
+12% Synergy $0.25
Wojek Investigator Wojek Investigator
+11% Synergy $0.29
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+9% Synergy $0.32
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+9% Synergy $6.52
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+9% Synergy $9.37
Grasping Giant Grasping Giant
+9% Synergy $0.58
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+7% Synergy $20.05
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+7% Synergy $17.30
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+6% Synergy $1.91
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+5% Synergy $8.44
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+2% Synergy $9.14
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+1% Synergy $5.35
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
0% Synergy $57.59
Sun Titan Sun Titan
0% Synergy $0.37
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
0% Synergy $2.59
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-3% Synergy $4.73
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-9% Synergy $12.10

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Baldin, Century Herdmaster's Toughness Matters deck ahead.

Solidarity Solidarity
+52% Synergy $0.25
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+47% Synergy $0.70
Refuse to Yield Refuse to Yield
+45% Synergy $0.28
Aegis of the Heavens Aegis of the Heavens
+23% Synergy $0.33
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+20% Synergy $4.52
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+18% Synergy $15.83
Rally to Battle Rally to Battle
+15% Synergy $0.08
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+13% Synergy $0.40
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+12% Synergy $0.39
Disenchant Disenchant
+11% Synergy $0.09
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+11% Synergy $1.44
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+10% Synergy $4.59
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+9% Synergy $6.66
Battle Menu Battle Menu
+8% Synergy $0.28
Iron Will Iron Will
+8% Synergy $0.10
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+6% Synergy $3.72
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+5% Synergy $0.28
Union of the Third Path Union of the Third Path
+5% Synergy $0.26
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+4% Synergy $0.51
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+4% Synergy $0.54
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+3% Synergy $20.92
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+3% Synergy $0.38
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+3% Synergy $0.31
Bovine Intervention Bovine Intervention
+3% Synergy $0.27
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-1% Synergy $8.86
Get Lost Get Lost
-1% Synergy $3.36
Reprieve Reprieve
-2% Synergy $1.95
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-4% Synergy $0.99
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-5% Synergy $2.43
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-5% Synergy $4.53
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-8% Synergy $7.22

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Toughness Matters game plan forward for Baldin, Century Herdmaster.

Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+56% Synergy $0.34
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+46% Synergy $0.36
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+43% Synergy $0.33
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+42% Synergy $0.31
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+38% Synergy $0.30
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
+28% Synergy $4.39
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+26% Synergy $4.14
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+26% Synergy $0.24
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+25% Synergy $1.20
Destined Confrontation Destined Confrontation
+20% Synergy $0.29
Wave of Reckoning Wave of Reckoning
+14% Synergy $0.41
Exorcise Exorcise
+6% Synergy $0.36
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+5% Synergy $0.28
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+4% Synergy $2.33
Scout for Survivors Scout for Survivors
+4% Synergy $0.24
Martial Coup Martial Coup
-1% Synergy $0.23
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-2% Synergy $5.04
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-6% Synergy $0.36
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-9% Synergy $3.91
Austere Command Austere Command
-13% Synergy $0.40

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Baldin, Century Herdmaster Toughness Matters decks.

Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+51% Synergy $0.94
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+19% Synergy $14.36
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+18% Synergy $2.28
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+16% Synergy $5.42
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+15% Synergy $0.22
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+14% Synergy $9.76
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+13% Synergy $1.18
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+13% Synergy $7.28
Meekstone Meekstone
+13% Synergy $12.33
Spellbook Spellbook
+12% Synergy $4.69
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+11% Synergy $2.49
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+10% Synergy $4.52
Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+9% Synergy $0.16
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $4.67
Bark of Doran Bark of Doran
+8% Synergy $0.18
Skeleton Key Skeleton Key
+7% Synergy $0.29
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+7% Synergy $9.29
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+6% Synergy $4.65
Glimmer Lens Glimmer Lens
+6% Synergy $3.98
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
+5% Synergy $9.17
Bagel and Schmear Bagel and Schmear
+5% Synergy $0.16
Thrumming Hivepool Thrumming Hivepool
+5% Synergy $1.40
The Endstone The Endstone
+5% Synergy $2.99
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+2% Synergy $10.62
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-1% Synergy $5.65
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
-1% Synergy $1.99
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-12% Synergy $6.25
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-13% Synergy $5.94

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Toughness Matters strategy in Baldin, Century Herdmaster decks.

Eland Umbra Eland Umbra
+38% Synergy $0.35
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+31% Synergy $0.35
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+25% Synergy $0.77
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+16% Synergy $2.87
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+15% Synergy $1.03
Angelic Chorus Angelic Chorus
+14% Synergy $8.53
Land Tax Land Tax
+13% Synergy $17.50
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+11% Synergy $10.14
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+10% Synergy $25.11
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+10% Synergy $14.64
True Conviction True Conviction
+7% Synergy $4.38
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+7% Synergy $0.16
Gauntlets of Light Gauntlets of Light
+7% Synergy $0.18
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+6% Synergy $9.37
Kinbinding Kinbinding
+5% Synergy $0.27
Chosen by Heliod Chosen by Heliod
+5% Synergy $0.10
Rolling Stones Rolling Stones
+5% Synergy $1.81
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+4% Synergy $1.23
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+4% Synergy $0.53
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+4% Synergy $1.14
Court of Grace Court of Grace
0% Synergy $3.07
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
-1% Synergy $0.91
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-2% Synergy $0.76
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-5% Synergy $60.42
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
-5% Synergy $0.30
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-7% Synergy $5.79

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Baldin, Century Herdmaster's Toughness Matters game plan.

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+31% Synergy $2.16
Teyo, Geometric Tactician Teyo, Geometric Tactician
+12% Synergy $9.25
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+3% Synergy $38.78

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Baldin, Century Herdmaster Toughness Matters decks.

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+51% Synergy $3.52
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+45% Synergy $0.40
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+37% Synergy $0.36
Forbidding Watchtower Forbidding Watchtower
+27% Synergy $0.38
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+20% Synergy $0.25
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+16% Synergy $6.89
War Room War Room
+15% Synergy $5.79
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+13% Synergy $6.85
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+12% Synergy $2.40
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+4% Synergy $0.21
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+4% Synergy $2.51
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+4% Synergy $0.23
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+4% Synergy $0.33
Cave of the Frost Dragon Cave of the Frost Dragon
+4% Synergy $0.40
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.26
Karoo Karoo
+2% Synergy $1.14
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+2% Synergy $0.22
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+1% Synergy $5.59
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-1% Synergy $5.95
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-1% Synergy $0.34
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-1% Synergy $9.73
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-2% Synergy $0.30
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-3% Synergy $53.41
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
-3% Synergy $5.79
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-7% Synergy $6.57

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Baldin, Century Herdmaster's Toughness Matters strategy.

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+49% Synergy $2.59
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+26% Synergy $5.39
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+19% Synergy $28.49
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+12% Synergy $0.89
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+12% Synergy $0.31
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+12% Synergy $0.29
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.34
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+8% Synergy $12.93
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+7% Synergy $1.55
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+5% Synergy $0.28
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+1% Synergy $4.93
Caged Sun Caged Sun
0% Synergy $3.72
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $0.89

Lands

The mana base behind Baldin, Century Herdmaster's Toughness Matters decks.

Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+20% Synergy $0.28
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+16% Synergy $0.37
Command Tower Command Tower
+9% Synergy $0.31
Rumble Arena Rumble Arena
+6% Synergy $0.23
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.09
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+3% Synergy $0.38
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.24
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.25
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-3% Synergy $4.73
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-5% Synergy $2.43

Similar Commanders

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

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
Rasaad yn Bashir Veteran Soldier Rasaad yn Bashir // Veteran Soldier
Bill the Pony Bill the Pony
Plagon, Lord of the Beach Plagon, Lord of the Beach
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
Arcades Sabboth Arcades Sabboth
Akiri, Line-Slinger Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Akiri, Line-Slinger // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Prava of the Steel Legion Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Prava of the Steel Legion
Arcades, the Strategist Arcades, the Strategist
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
Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant
Prava of the Steel Legion Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Prava of the Steel Legion // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
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
Myojin of Blooming Dawn Myojin of Blooming Dawn