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Baldin, Century Herdmaster: Toughness Matters
Price tag $0.31

Legendary Creature — Human Warrior

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

Toughness Matters 48% Tokens 11% Cantrips 6% Aggro 4% Defenders 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 $0.15
Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
+17% Synergy $0.39

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
+77% Synergy $0.30
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+74% Synergy $0.37
Stoneskin Stoneskin
+74% Synergy $1.75
Rasaad yn Bashir Rasaad yn Bashir
+73% Synergy $0.27
Giant Ox Giant Ox
+72% Synergy $0.31
Essence of Antiquity Essence of Antiquity
+71% Synergy $0.11
Bar the Door Bar the Door
+68% Synergy $0.20
Yoked Ox Yoked Ox
+67% Synergy $0.13
Flumph Flumph
+65% Synergy $1.67
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
+64% Synergy $0.24

Top Cards

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

Indomitable Ancients Indomitable Ancients
+63% Synergy $0.41
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+62% Synergy $3.00
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+59% Synergy $0.37
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+56% Synergy $0.39
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+56% Synergy $0.28
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+45% Synergy $5.44
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+24% Synergy $1.62
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+12% Synergy $5.35
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+10% Synergy $1.44
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+8% Synergy $1.05

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 $53.72
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $101.75
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-2% Synergy $51.92
Farewell Farewell
-3% Synergy $5.86
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $125.34
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-10% Synergy $36.16

Creatures

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

Oathsworn Giant Oathsworn Giant
+62% Synergy $0.48
Looming Altisaur Looming Altisaur
+59% Synergy $0.16
Springjack Shepherd Springjack Shepherd
+56% Synergy $0.31
Armored Armadillo Armored Armadillo
+53% Synergy $0.22
Tasseled Dromedary Tasseled Dromedary
+46% Synergy $0.05
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+45% Synergy $37.97
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+45% Synergy $0.78
Kami of Old Stone Kami of Old Stone
+45% Synergy $0.33
Hundred-Handed One Hundred-Handed One
+41% Synergy $0.25
God-Eternal Oketra God-Eternal Oketra
+39% Synergy $2.97
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+37% Synergy $0.45
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+31% Synergy $0.26
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+31% Synergy $0.27
Crystal Barricade Crystal Barricade
+30% Synergy $1.20
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+28% Synergy $4.94
Dalkovan Packbeasts Dalkovan Packbeasts
+28% Synergy $0.29
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+27% Synergy $0.37
Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Gold Dragon
+26% Synergy $40.04
Oketra the True Oketra the True
+26% Synergy $4.59
Harnessed Snubhorn Harnessed Snubhorn
+25% Synergy $0.08
Weathered Sentinels Weathered Sentinels
+24% Synergy $0.83
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+21% Synergy $4.56
Evangel of Heliod Evangel of Heliod
+21% Synergy $0.28
Serra Redeemer Serra Redeemer
+21% Synergy $0.23
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+20% Synergy $0.48
Platoon Dispenser Platoon Dispenser
+19% Synergy $0.62
Blessed Orator Blessed Orator
+19% Synergy $0.20
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+18% Synergy $0.31
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+17% Synergy $0.32
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+14% Synergy $1.03
Vexilus Praetor Vexilus Praetor
+14% Synergy $19.81
Wojek Investigator Wojek Investigator
+12% Synergy $0.29
Priests of Norn Priests of Norn
+12% Synergy $0.22
Bill the Pony Bill the Pony
+12% Synergy $0.17
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+10% Synergy $0.26
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+9% Synergy $8.30
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+9% Synergy $6.85
Grasping Giant Grasping Giant
+9% Synergy $0.59
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+7% Synergy $18.98
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+6% Synergy $20.32
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+5% Synergy $2.07
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+5% Synergy $8.37
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+4% Synergy $0.25
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+2% Synergy $0.38
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+1% Synergy $4.83
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
0% Synergy $58.30
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
0% Synergy $3.85
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
0% Synergy $2.60
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-3% Synergy $2.82
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-10% Synergy $12.66

Instants

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

Solidarity Solidarity
+53% Synergy $0.27
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+48% Synergy $0.32
Refuse to Yield Refuse to Yield
+46% Synergy $0.25
Aegis of the Heavens Aegis of the Heavens
+23% Synergy $0.15
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+21% Synergy $4.32
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+16% Synergy $16.26
Rally to Battle Rally to Battle
+14% Synergy $0.07
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+12% Synergy $0.36
Disenchant Disenchant
+12% Synergy $0.11
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+12% Synergy $0.46
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+10% Synergy $1.14
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+9% Synergy $3.78
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+9% Synergy $7.20
Battle Menu Battle Menu
+8% Synergy $0.25
Iron Will Iron Will
+8% Synergy $0.12
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+6% Synergy $0.30
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+6% Synergy $3.30
Union of the Third Path Union of the Third Path
+5% Synergy $0.21
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+3% Synergy $0.30
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+3% Synergy $2.61
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+3% Synergy $0.32
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+3% Synergy $0.52
Bovine Intervention Bovine Intervention
+3% Synergy $0.26
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+2% Synergy $21.48
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-1% Synergy $8.49
Get Lost Get Lost
-1% Synergy $4.22
Reprieve Reprieve
-3% Synergy $1.64
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-5% Synergy $0.88
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-5% Synergy $1.64
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-5% Synergy $6.50
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-8% Synergy $7.34

Sorceries

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

Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+56% Synergy $0.32
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+46% Synergy $0.21
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+45% Synergy $0.26
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+43% Synergy $0.35
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+37% Synergy $0.21
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
+28% Synergy $1.85
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+26% Synergy $1.12
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+26% Synergy $0.30
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+25% Synergy $2.90
Destined Confrontation Destined Confrontation
+19% Synergy $0.24
Wave of Reckoning Wave of Reckoning
+14% Synergy $0.77
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+6% Synergy $0.29
Exorcise Exorcise
+6% Synergy $0.32
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+4% Synergy $2.28
Scout for Survivors Scout for Survivors
+4% Synergy $0.26
Martial Coup Martial Coup
-1% Synergy $0.26
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-3% Synergy $4.63
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-5% Synergy $0.32
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-8% Synergy $3.32
Austere Command Austere Command
-13% Synergy $0.94

Utility Artifacts

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

Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+51% Synergy $1.04
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+19% Synergy $13.76
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+17% Synergy $2.99
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+16% Synergy $5.40
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+14% Synergy $12.43
Meekstone Meekstone
+14% Synergy $12.20
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+14% Synergy $0.31
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+13% Synergy $7.24
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+13% Synergy $2.02
Spellbook Spellbook
+13% Synergy $3.92
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+12% Synergy $1.30
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+10% Synergy $0.32
Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+10% Synergy $0.20
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+9% Synergy $3.93
Skeleton Key Skeleton Key
+8% Synergy $0.36
Bark of Doran Bark of Doran
+8% Synergy $0.20
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+7% Synergy $10.35
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+6% Synergy $5.16
Glimmer Lens Glimmer Lens
+6% Synergy $2.38
Bagel and Schmear Bagel and Schmear
+5% Synergy $0.14
Thrumming Hivepool Thrumming Hivepool
+5% Synergy $1.17
The Endstone The Endstone
+5% Synergy $1.97
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
+4% Synergy $10.96
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+2% Synergy $11.35
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
0% Synergy $0.92
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-1% Synergy $6.62
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-12% Synergy $5.37
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-13% Synergy $8.14

Enchantments

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

Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+57% Synergy $6.53
Eland Umbra Eland Umbra
+39% Synergy $0.28
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+32% Synergy $0.34
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+25% Synergy $0.67
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+16% Synergy $3.82
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+15% Synergy $0.68
Angelic Chorus Angelic Chorus
+14% Synergy $7.68
Land Tax Land Tax
+12% Synergy $13.05
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+11% Synergy $3.80
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+10% Synergy $13.64
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+9% Synergy $29.28
True Conviction True Conviction
+7% Synergy $5.04
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+7% Synergy $0.21
Gauntlets of Light Gauntlets of Light
+7% Synergy $0.19
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+6% Synergy $9.49
Chosen by Heliod Chosen by Heliod
+6% Synergy $0.10
Kinbinding Kinbinding
+5% Synergy $0.34
Rolling Stones Rolling Stones
+5% Synergy $1.47
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+4% Synergy $1.09
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+4% Synergy $0.61
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+4% Synergy $1.27
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+1% Synergy $2.65
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+1% Synergy $1.95
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-2% Synergy $0.50
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-5% Synergy $60.85
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
-5% Synergy $0.36
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-6% Synergy $3.94

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+31% Synergy $1.85
Teyo, Geometric Tactician Teyo, Geometric Tactician
+12% Synergy $9.15
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+3% Synergy $40.18

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+51% Synergy $2.76
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+45% Synergy $0.38
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+38% Synergy $0.36
Forbidding Watchtower Forbidding Watchtower
+26% Synergy $0.32
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+19% Synergy $0.25
War Room War Room
+15% Synergy $1.99
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+15% Synergy $6.78
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+13% Synergy $5.35
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+12% Synergy $2.74
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.32
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+4% Synergy $2.93
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+4% Synergy $0.24
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+4% Synergy $0.21
Cave of the Frost Dragon Cave of the Frost Dragon
+4% Synergy $0.48
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+3% Synergy $0.30
Karoo Karoo
+2% Synergy $1.23
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+1% Synergy $0.28
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
0% Synergy $6.08
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-2% Synergy $5.14
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-2% Synergy $0.27
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-2% Synergy $0.35
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-2% Synergy $6.42
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
-3% Synergy $6.33
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-4% Synergy $49.84
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-7% Synergy $5.89

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+49% Synergy $2.60
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+25% Synergy $4.11
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+18% Synergy $36.37
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+13% Synergy $0.30
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+12% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+11% Synergy $0.46
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.25
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+8% Synergy $11.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+7% Synergy $1.40
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+5% Synergy $0.34
Caged Sun Caged Sun
0% Synergy $3.83
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
0% Synergy $6.16
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $0.60

Lands

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

Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+20% Synergy $0.24
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+15% Synergy $0.24
Command Tower Command Tower
+9% Synergy $0.25
Rumble Arena Rumble Arena
+6% Synergy $0.24
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.07
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+3% Synergy $0.30
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.52
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.39
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-3% Synergy $2.82
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-5% Synergy $1.64

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 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
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
Bill the Pony Bill the Pony
Plagon, Lord of the Beach Plagon, Lord of the Beach
Rasaad yn Bashir Veteran Soldier Rasaad yn Bashir // Veteran Soldier
Akiri, Line-Slinger Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Akiri, Line-Slinger // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Arcades Sabboth Arcades Sabboth
Arcades, the Strategist Arcades, the Strategist
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Prava of the Steel Legion Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Prava of the Steel Legion
Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant
Ravos, Soultender Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Ravos, Soultender // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
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
Geralf, Visionary Stitcher Geralf, Visionary Stitcher
Oyobi, Who Split the Heavens Oyobi, Who Split the Heavens