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Bill the Pony
Price tag $0.10

Legendary Creature — Horse

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

Toughness Matters 36% Lifegain 13% Blink 8% Food 7% Tokens 7% Voltron 6% Equipment 5% Artifacts 3% Defenders 1% Midrange 1%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1659 Current Rank
#1563 Last Week
#1595 Last Month

Links & Decks

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Bill the Pony.

Valentine's Day Surprise ❤️ w/ Judge Rob & Judge Erick | Commander Arcade #1 - MTG Commander Game

Valentine's Day Surprise ❤️ w/ Judge Rob & Judge Erick | Commander Arcade #1 - MTG Commander Game

SAURON vs BILL THE PONY vs TOM BOMBADIL vs SHADOWFAX MTGxLOTR EDH Commander Gameplay

SAURON vs BILL THE PONY vs TOM BOMBADIL vs SHADOWFAX MTGxLOTR EDH Commander Gameplay

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Bill the Pony decks.

Hot Dog Cart Hot Dog Cart
+30% Synergy $0.08
City Pigeon City Pigeon
+17% Synergy $0.06
Bagel and Schmear Bagel and Schmear
+14% Synergy $0.06
Friendly Neighborhood Friendly Neighborhood
+2% Synergy $0.32
Daily Bugle Building Daily Bugle Building
-1% Synergy $0.17

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Bill the Pony's abilities and overall game plan.

Rosie Cotton of South Lane Rosie Cotton of South Lane
+81% Synergy $0.18
Stoneskin Stoneskin
+76% Synergy $0.53
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+75% Synergy $2.04
Eastfarthing Farmer Eastfarthing Farmer
+71% Synergy $0.03
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+69% Synergy $5.11
Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit
+67% Synergy $0.30
Late to Dinner Late to Dinner
+64% Synergy $0.07
Astrid Peth Astrid Peth
+60% Synergy $4.21
Refuse to Yield Refuse to Yield
+59% Synergy $0.08
Eland Umbra Eland Umbra
+56% Synergy $0.24

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Bill the Pony decks.

Baldin, Century Herdmaster Baldin, Century Herdmaster
+56% Synergy $0.28
Fortifying Provisions Fortifying Provisions
+56% Synergy $0.06
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+56% Synergy $1.35
Rasaad yn Bashir Rasaad yn Bashir
+54% Synergy $0.05
Nyx-Fleece Ram Nyx-Fleece Ram
+52% Synergy $0.13
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+49% Synergy $0.20
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+43% Synergy $3.83
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+35% Synergy $0.25
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-4% Synergy $1.14
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-7% Synergy $1.38

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $78.29
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $94.95
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-8% Synergy $36.64
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-10% Synergy $32.03
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-13% Synergy $50.09

Creatures

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

Sierra, Nuka's Biggest Fan Sierra, Nuka's Biggest Fan
+53% Synergy $0.13
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
+49% Synergy $0.16
Apothecary White Apothecary White
+48% Synergy $4.81
Giant Ox Giant Ox
+46% Synergy $0.11
Crested Sunmare Crested Sunmare
+43% Synergy $7.71
Looming Altisaur Looming Altisaur
+43% Synergy $0.04
Indomitable Ancients Indomitable Ancients
+40% Synergy $0.19
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
+38% Synergy $0.34
Kami of Old Stone Kami of Old Stone
+38% Synergy $0.36
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+36% Synergy $7.53
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+33% Synergy $0.18
Oathsworn Giant Oathsworn Giant
+33% Synergy $0.40
Cat Collector Cat Collector
+28% Synergy $0.17
Yoked Ox Yoked Ox
+25% Synergy $0.06
Harnessed Snubhorn Harnessed Snubhorn
+25% Synergy $0.06
Armored Armadillo Armored Armadillo
+24% Synergy $0.04
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+23% Synergy $1.57
Essence of Antiquity Essence of Antiquity
+23% Synergy $0.08
Diamond Mare Diamond Mare
+21% Synergy $0.24
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+20% Synergy $32.93
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
+18% Synergy $0.57
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+17% Synergy $0.77
Tasseled Dromedary Tasseled Dromedary
+17% Synergy $0.06
Bartered Cow Bartered Cow
+16% Synergy $0.08
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+15% Synergy $0.30
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+15% Synergy $0.50
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+13% Synergy $1.64
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+12% Synergy $0.26
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+11% Synergy $3.72
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+10% Synergy $0.26
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+10% Synergy $2.11
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+9% Synergy $0.24
Fortune, Loyal Steed Fortune, Loyal Steed
+9% Synergy $0.15
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+7% Synergy $0.66
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+7% Synergy $5.54
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+7% Synergy $0.09
Distinguished Conjurer Distinguished Conjurer
+7% Synergy $0.14
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+5% Synergy $19.77
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+4% Synergy $31.18
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+3% Synergy $0.28
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+2% Synergy $2.77
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
0% Synergy $1.59
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
-2% Synergy $0.46
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
-3% Synergy $5.29
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-5% Synergy $0.20
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-5% Synergy $4.13
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-6% Synergy $10.22
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-6% Synergy $3.55
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-8% Synergy $2.33
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-14% Synergy $41.79

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Bill the Pony safe.

Aegis of the Heavens Aegis of the Heavens
+51% Synergy $0.21
Second Breakfast Second Breakfast
+37% Synergy $0.07
Bar the Door Bar the Door
+36% Synergy $0.20
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+35% Synergy $1.04
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+32% Synergy $0.23
Hobbit's Sting Hobbit's Sting
+32% Synergy $0.09
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+28% Synergy $0.07
Solidarity Solidarity
+26% Synergy $0.31
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+16% Synergy $0.23
Wings of the Cosmos Wings of the Cosmos
+11% Synergy $0.03
Escape from Orthanc Escape from Orthanc
+9% Synergy $0.07
Iron Will Iron Will
+8% Synergy $0.06
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+7% Synergy $6.67
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+7% Synergy $0.24
Crumb and Get It Crumb and Get It
+7% Synergy $0.06
Reprieve Reprieve
+6% Synergy $1.36
Disenchant Disenchant
+5% Synergy $0.17
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+5% Synergy $0.19
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+1% Synergy $0.42
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $0.68
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.69
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-1% Synergy $0.26
Dispatch Dispatch
-2% Synergy $0.32
Return to Dust Return to Dust
-4% Synergy $0.09
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-5% Synergy $0.40
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-5% Synergy $0.46
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-7% Synergy $0.63
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-8% Synergy $0.86
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-14% Synergy $17.98
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-14% Synergy $8.91

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Bill the Pony's game plan and control the board.

Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+42% Synergy $0.12
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+41% Synergy $0.15
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+31% Synergy $0.13
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+18% Synergy $0.27
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+12% Synergy $0.27
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+9% Synergy $0.14
Settle Beyond Reality Settle Beyond Reality
+7% Synergy $0.04
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+5% Synergy $0.52
Wave of Reckoning Wave of Reckoning
+5% Synergy $15.51
Another Round Another Round
+2% Synergy $0.27
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+1% Synergy $0.41
Fumigate Fumigate
-2% Synergy $0.31
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-5% Synergy $0.44
Open the Armory Open the Armory
-5% Synergy $1.95
Farewell Farewell
-6% Synergy $3.33
Austere Command Austere Command
-14% Synergy $0.21

Utility Artifacts

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

Lembas Lembas
+48% Synergy $0.90
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+44% Synergy $19.57
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+38% Synergy $0.18
The Underworld Cookbook The Underworld Cookbook
+34% Synergy $0.34
Witch's Oven Witch's Oven
+34% Synergy $0.70
Field-Tested Frying Pan Field-Tested Frying Pan
+33% Synergy $0.20
Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+27% Synergy $0.15
Candy Trail Candy Trail
+26% Synergy $0.32
Bumbleflower's Sharepot Bumbleflower's Sharepot
+23% Synergy $0.05
Instant Ramen Instant Ramen
+20% Synergy $0.11
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+16% Synergy $0.21
Skeleton Key Skeleton Key
+15% Synergy $0.17
Ensouled Scimitar Ensouled Scimitar
+15% Synergy $0.20
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+14% Synergy $3.47
Carrot Cake Carrot Cake
+14% Synergy $0.07
Three Bowls of Porridge Three Bowls of Porridge
+14% Synergy $0.04
Nutrient Block Nutrient Block
+13% Synergy $0.06
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+12% Synergy $1.23
Spidersilk Net Spidersilk Net
+12% Synergy $0.12
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+11% Synergy $4.34
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+11% Synergy $13.12
Zephyr Boots Zephyr Boots
+10% Synergy $0.28
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+9% Synergy $0.16
Kite Shield Kite Shield
+9% Synergy $0.17
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+8% Synergy $24.96
Golden Argosy Golden Argosy
+8% Synergy $0.39
Mirror Shield Mirror Shield
+7% Synergy $0.45
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+6% Synergy $2.20
Trading Post Trading Post
+6% Synergy $0.47
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+3% Synergy $19.62
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+2% Synergy $0.58
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+1% Synergy $1.16
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+1% Synergy $18.76
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+1% Synergy $2.19
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
-2% Synergy $2.26
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $1.14
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-7% Synergy $3.34
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
-7% Synergy $36.97
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-9% Synergy $2.70
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-12% Synergy $5.02
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-14% Synergy $3.45
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-16% Synergy $4.12

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Bill the Pony's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Far Traveler Far Traveler
+37% Synergy $0.10
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+34% Synergy $9.15
Food Coma Food Coma
+33% Synergy $0.11
Conclave's Blessing Conclave's Blessing
+24% Synergy $0.14
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+20% Synergy $5.78
Gauntlets of Light Gauntlets of Light
+18% Synergy $0.15
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
+14% Synergy $0.12
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+12% Synergy $1.15
Sidequest: Catch a Fish Cooking Campsite Sidequest: Catch a Fish
+11% Synergy $0.26
Hero's Resolve Hero's Resolve
+10% Synergy $0.19
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+8% Synergy $0.22
Angelic Chorus Angelic Chorus
+8% Synergy $5.13
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+4% Synergy $42.89
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+4% Synergy $0.42
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+2% Synergy $0.27
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+1% Synergy $3.48
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-1% Synergy $4.88
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
-1% Synergy $5.70
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-1% Synergy $2.97
Cleric Class Cleric Class
-1% Synergy $1.35
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-8% Synergy $24.39
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-8% Synergy $1.60
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-10% Synergy $1.50
Land Tax Land Tax
-12% Synergy $22.02
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-12% Synergy $5.21

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Bill the Pony to provide ongoing value and board presence.

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+5% Synergy $0.91
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
-5% Synergy $0.64
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-5% Synergy $29.42

Utility Lands

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

Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+51% Synergy $0.35
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+36% Synergy $0.31
Forbidding Watchtower Forbidding Watchtower
+30% Synergy $0.33
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+9% Synergy $0.07
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+5% Synergy $0.16
Karoo Karoo
+4% Synergy $1.09
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+4% Synergy $12.40
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+4% Synergy $0.09
Cave of the Frost Dragon Cave of the Frost Dragon
+3% Synergy $0.32
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+2% Synergy $11.40
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $1.99
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
0% Synergy $4.06
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.13
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
0% Synergy $0.29
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $3.03
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-3% Synergy $0.15
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-4% Synergy $5.98
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $35.36
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-5% Synergy $0.15
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-11% Synergy $3.80
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-11% Synergy $0.15
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-14% Synergy $16.79
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-17% Synergy $39.21

Mana Artifacts

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

Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+17% Synergy $0.16
Golden Egg Golden Egg
+16% Synergy $0.09
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+12% Synergy $0.13
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+10% Synergy $0.17
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+6% Synergy $1.04
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.49
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+3% Synergy $0.26
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+2% Synergy $0.22
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $1.05
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.46
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-7% Synergy $23.37

Lands

The mana base foundation for Bill the Pony decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+18% Synergy $0.28
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.16
Plains Plains
+5% Synergy $0.05
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.12
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.27
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.52
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.69
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-1% Synergy $0.26
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-5% Synergy $4.13

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Bill the Pony.

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 Inspiring Leader Rasaad yn Bashir // Inspiring Leader
Rasaad yn Bashir Noble Heritage Rasaad yn Bashir // Noble Heritage
Baldin, Century Herdmaster Baldin, Century Herdmaster
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 Dungeon Delver Rasaad yn Bashir // Dungeon Delver
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
Rasaad yn Bashir Sword Coast Sailor Rasaad yn Bashir // Sword Coast Sailor
Rasaad yn Bashir Veteran Soldier Rasaad yn Bashir // Veteran Soldier
Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant
Pang Tong, "Young Phoenix" Pang Tong, "Young Phoenix"
Plagon, Lord of the Beach Plagon, Lord of the Beach
Arcades Sabboth Arcades Sabboth
Rasaad yn Bashir Clan Crafter Rasaad yn Bashir // Clan Crafter
Rasaad yn Bashir Cultist of the Absolute Rasaad yn Bashir // Cultist of the Absolute
Doran, the Siege Tower Doran, the Siege Tower
Akiri, Line-Slinger Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Akiri, Line-Slinger // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Ravos, Soultender Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Ravos, Soultender // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Arcades, the Strategist Arcades, the Strategist
Jacques le Vert Jacques le Vert
Rosa, Resolute White Mage Rosa, Resolute White Mage
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Prava of the Steel Legion Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Prava of the Steel Legion
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Flaming Fist Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Flaming Fist
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
The Gaffer The Gaffer
Rashida Scalebane Rashida Scalebane
Prava of the Steel Legion Radiant, Serra Archangel Prava of the Steel Legion // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Arahbo, the First Fang Arahbo, the First Fang