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Bard the Bowman
Price tag $0.23

Legendary Creature — Human Archer

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Azorius

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#2088 Current Rank
#2066 Last Week
#3043 Past 2 Years
1 Decks

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Bard the Bowman.

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Bard the Bowman decks.

Loki, Lord of Misrule Loki, Lord of Misrule
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $41.11
Multiversal Recruitment Multiversal Recruitment
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $6.56
Everett K. Ross, Hapless Attaché Everett K. Ross, Hapless Attaché
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.32
King T'Challa Black Panther, Hope Enduring King T'Challa
+95% Synergy in 100% of decks $7.04

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Bard the Bowman's abilities and overall game plan.

Storm Fleet Negotiator Storm Fleet Negotiator
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.24
Nanogene Conversion Nanogene Conversion
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $9.77
Sigarda's Splendor Sigarda's Splendor
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.48
Angelic Field Marshal Angelic Field Marshal
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.22
Loki, Lord of Misrule Loki, Lord of Misrule
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $41.11
Multiversal Recruitment Multiversal Recruitment
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $6.56
Ember Island Production Ember Island Production
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.29
Sokka, Lateral Strategist Sokka, Lateral Strategist
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.18
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $4.01
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.00

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+94% Synergy in 100% of decks $32.22
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+92% Synergy in 100% of decks $122.18
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+84% Synergy in 100% of decks $44.28
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+84% Synergy in 100% of decks $64.44
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+78% Synergy in 100% of decks $39.16
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+77% Synergy in 100% of decks $67.24

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Bard the Bowman's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Storm Fleet Negotiator Storm Fleet Negotiator
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.24
Angelic Field Marshal Angelic Field Marshal
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.22
Sokka, Lateral Strategist Sokka, Lateral Strategist
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.18
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.00
Hope Estheim Hope Estheim
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.32
Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $18.16
Thraben Watcher Thraben Watcher
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.33
Lyla, Holographic Assistant Lyla, Holographic Assistant
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $3.81
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $8.43
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.97
Auton Soldier Auton Soldier
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $12.71
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $31.71
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $5.78
Minn, Wily Illusionist Minn, Wily Illusionist
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $9.56
Isperia, Supreme Judge Isperia, Supreme Judge
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.43
Overlord of the Floodpits Overlord of the Floodpits
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.35
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.35
Ethereal Valkyrie Ethereal Valkyrie
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.49
Dream Trawler Dream Trawler
+96% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.45
Spark Double Spark Double
+95% Synergy in 100% of decks $10.41
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+94% Synergy in 100% of decks $9.20
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+94% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.38
The Council of Four The Council of Four
+92% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.72
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+91% Synergy in 100% of decks $12.38
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+87% Synergy in 100% of decks $6.99
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+77% Synergy in 100% of decks $50.89

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Bard the Bowman safe.

Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.21
Wash Away Wash Away
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.47
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+84% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.28
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+83% Synergy in 100% of decks $56.12
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+74% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.18
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+69% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.20
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+61% Synergy in 100% of decks $3.76
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+46% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.07

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Bard the Bowman's game plan and control the board.

Nanogene Conversion Nanogene Conversion
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $9.77
Ember Island Production Ember Island Production
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.29
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $4.01
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $9.95

Utility Artifacts

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

Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+95% Synergy in 100% of decks $3.18

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Bard the Bowman's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Sigarda's Splendor Sigarda's Splendor
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.48
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $6.23
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $6.20
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.36
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $10.71
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+96% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.55
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+95% Synergy in 100% of decks $30.52
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+93% Synergy in 100% of decks $3.00

Utility Lands

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

Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+80% Synergy in 100% of decks $27.41
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+51% Synergy in 100% of decks $5.04

Mana Artifacts

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

Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+71% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.89
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+58% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.41
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+49% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.47
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+43% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+17% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.04
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+13% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.99

Lands

The mana base foundation for Bard the Bowman decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+96% Synergy in 100% of decks $35.86
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+96% Synergy in 100% of decks $60.03
City of Brass City of Brass
+95% Synergy in 100% of decks $11.26
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+94% Synergy in 100% of decks $29.99
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+93% Synergy in 100% of decks $12.58
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+93% Synergy in 100% of decks $36.39
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+92% Synergy in 100% of decks $36.49
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+91% Synergy in 100% of decks $21.22
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+91% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.92
Tundra Tundra
+86% Synergy in 100% of decks $3000.00
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+81% Synergy in 100% of decks $14.71
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+79% Synergy in 100% of decks $4.76
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+75% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.41
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+72% Synergy in 100% of decks $8.77
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+72% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.25
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+67% Synergy in 100% of decks $16.35
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+64% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.23
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+64% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.38
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+60% Synergy in 100% of decks $20.42
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+59% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.70
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+54% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.37
Port Town Port Town
+53% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.32
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+51% Synergy in 100% of decks $7.40
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+36% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.28
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.40
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.08
Island Island
+4% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.08

Bard the Bowman Deck Stats

Based on 1 Bard the Bowman decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
99 cards
  • Creature 30
  • Instant 11
  • Sorcery 5
  • Artifact 7
  • Enchantment 9
  • Land 37

Lands: 9 basic, 28 nonbasic

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