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Bill the Pony
Price tag $0.13

Legendary Creature — Horse

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

Toughness Matters 33% Lifegain 13% Food 9% Blink 9% Tokens 8% Voltron 6% Equipment 4% Artifacts 4% Auras 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

#1880 Current Rank
#2079 Last Week
#1678 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.

Bark of Doran Bark of Doran
+26% Synergy $0.19
Slumbering Walker Slumbering Walker
+9% Synergy $0.26
Personify Personify
+6% Synergy $0.33
Adept Watershaper Adept Watershaper
+2% Synergy $0.62
Leonardo, Big Brother Leonardo, Big Brother
+2% Synergy $0.16

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
+82% Synergy $0.30
Stoneskin Stoneskin
+78% Synergy $2.13
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+75% Synergy $3.21
Eastfarthing Farmer Eastfarthing Farmer
+73% Synergy $0.12
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+72% Synergy $6.18
Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit
+69% Synergy $0.53
Late to Dinner Late to Dinner
+66% Synergy $0.23
Astrid Peth Astrid Peth
+62% Synergy $5.50
Refuse to Yield Refuse to Yield
+61% Synergy $0.10
Eland Umbra Eland Umbra
+60% Synergy $0.33

Top Cards

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

Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+60% Synergy $2.46
Baldin, Century Herdmaster Baldin, Century Herdmaster
+59% Synergy $0.27
Fortifying Provisions Fortifying Provisions
+57% Synergy $0.07
Nyx-Fleece Ram Nyx-Fleece Ram
+55% Synergy $0.28
Sierra, Nuka's Biggest Fan Sierra, Nuka's Biggest Fan
+55% Synergy $0.30
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+51% Synergy $0.32
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+42% Synergy $4.97
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+36% Synergy $0.22
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $1.23
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-6% Synergy $1.35

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
-4% Synergy $106.71
Farewell Farewell
-5% Synergy $7.45
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-8% Synergy $50.17
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-10% Synergy $32.48
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-13% Synergy $51.58

Creatures

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

Rasaad yn Bashir Rasaad yn Bashir
+53% Synergy $0.08
Apothecary White Apothecary White
+52% Synergy $3.77
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
+50% Synergy $0.21
Giant Ox Giant Ox
+46% Synergy $0.06
Indomitable Ancients Indomitable Ancients
+45% Synergy $0.38
Looming Altisaur Looming Altisaur
+45% Synergy $0.11
Crested Sunmare Crested Sunmare
+43% Synergy $8.53
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
+39% Synergy $0.59
Kami of Old Stone Kami of Old Stone
+39% Synergy $0.34
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+34% Synergy $8.19
Oathsworn Giant Oathsworn Giant
+34% Synergy $0.44
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+33% Synergy $0.29
Cat Collector Cat Collector
+28% Synergy $0.24
Yoked Ox Yoked Ox
+26% Synergy $0.08
Essence of Antiquity Essence of Antiquity
+25% Synergy $0.08
Harnessed Snubhorn Harnessed Snubhorn
+25% Synergy $0.04
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+23% Synergy $1.89
Armored Armadillo Armored Armadillo
+23% Synergy $0.06
City Pigeon City Pigeon
+21% Synergy $0.20
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+20% Synergy $37.09
Diamond Mare Diamond Mare
+20% Synergy $0.13
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
+17% Synergy $1.07
Tasseled Dromedary Tasseled Dromedary
+17% Synergy $0.04
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+16% Synergy $0.39
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+16% Synergy $0.80
Bartered Cow Bartered Cow
+15% Synergy $0.08
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+14% Synergy $1.46
The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
+13% Synergy $29.71
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+12% Synergy $4.80
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+11% Synergy $5.87
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+11% Synergy $0.60
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+10% Synergy $2.36
Fortune, Loyal Steed Fortune, Loyal Steed
+10% Synergy $0.20
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+9% Synergy $0.27
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+9% Synergy $0.31
Momo, Playful Pet Momo, Playful Pet
+8% Synergy $0.22
Gandalf the White Gandalf the White
+8% Synergy $8.68
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+7% Synergy $1.19
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+7% Synergy $5.70
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+6% Synergy $0.25
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+5% Synergy $37.14
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+5% Synergy $21.51
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+3% Synergy $0.35
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
-2% Synergy $1.96
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-4% Synergy $0.38
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-6% Synergy $4.59
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-6% Synergy $3.44
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-7% Synergy $12.83
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-8% Synergy $3.75
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-14% Synergy $54.22

Instants

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

Aegis of the Heavens Aegis of the Heavens
+52% Synergy $0.19
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+36% Synergy $1.28
Bar the Door Bar the Door
+36% Synergy $0.15
Second Breakfast Second Breakfast
+36% Synergy $0.18
Hobbit's Sting Hobbit's Sting
+35% Synergy $0.20
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+31% Synergy $0.29
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+28% Synergy $0.28
Solidarity Solidarity
+26% Synergy $0.31
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+14% Synergy $0.38
Wings of the Cosmos Wings of the Cosmos
+11% Synergy $0.12
Escape from Orthanc Escape from Orthanc
+11% Synergy $0.09
Iron Will Iron Will
+8% Synergy $0.08
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+7% Synergy $8.49
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+7% Synergy $0.21
Crumb and Get It Crumb and Get It
+6% Synergy $0.11
Disenchant Disenchant
+5% Synergy $0.12
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+5% Synergy $0.15
Reprieve Reprieve
+3% Synergy $1.90
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+1% Synergy $1.18
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+1% Synergy $0.49
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.41
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-1% Synergy $0.34
Dispatch Dispatch
-1% Synergy $0.26
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-5% Synergy $0.48
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-6% Synergy $0.79
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-7% Synergy $0.37
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-7% Synergy $1.22
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-13% Synergy $15.46
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-14% Synergy $18.77

Sorceries

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

Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+44% Synergy $0.24
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+41% Synergy $0.31
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+31% Synergy $0.28
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+18% Synergy $0.31
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+10% Synergy $0.34
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+9% Synergy $0.29
Settle Beyond Reality Settle Beyond Reality
+6% Synergy $0.09
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+5% Synergy $0.62
Wave of Reckoning Wave of Reckoning
+4% Synergy $21.90
Another Round Another Round
+2% Synergy $0.39
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+1% Synergy $1.14
Fumigate Fumigate
-1% Synergy $0.27
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
-3% Synergy $9.90
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-5% Synergy $0.60
Open the Armory Open the Armory
-6% Synergy $3.31
Austere Command Austere Command
-11% Synergy $0.43

Utility Artifacts

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

Lembas Lembas
+49% Synergy $1.54
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+47% Synergy $15.13
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+38% Synergy $0.27
Field-Tested Frying Pan Field-Tested Frying Pan
+34% Synergy $0.28
The Underworld Cookbook The Underworld Cookbook
+34% Synergy $0.35
Witch's Oven Witch's Oven
+34% Synergy $0.85
Hot Dog Cart Hot Dog Cart
+31% Synergy $0.19
Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+26% Synergy $0.23
Candy Trail Candy Trail
+24% Synergy $0.66
Bumbleflower's Sharepot Bumbleflower's Sharepot
+21% Synergy $0.07
Instant Ramen Instant Ramen
+18% Synergy $0.19
Skeleton Key Skeleton Key
+16% Synergy $0.26
Bagel and Schmear Bagel and Schmear
+15% Synergy $0.19
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+14% Synergy $0.30
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+14% Synergy $4.32
Carrot Cake Carrot Cake
+14% Synergy $0.19
Ensouled Scimitar Ensouled Scimitar
+14% Synergy $0.23
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+13% Synergy $2.41
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+12% Synergy $7.04
Nutrient Block Nutrient Block
+12% Synergy $0.20
Spidersilk Net Spidersilk Net
+12% Synergy $0.16
Three Bowls of Porridge Three Bowls of Porridge
+11% Synergy $0.19
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+10% Synergy $0.36
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+9% Synergy $13.33
Kite Shield Kite Shield
+9% Synergy $0.20
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+8% Synergy $21.95
Zephyr Boots Zephyr Boots
+8% Synergy $0.38
Golden Argosy Golden Argosy
+8% Synergy $0.64
Mirror Shield Mirror Shield
+8% Synergy $0.49
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+5% Synergy $3.14
Trading Post Trading Post
+5% Synergy $0.40
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+3% Synergy $0.81
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+2% Synergy $20.36
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+1% Synergy $3.35
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
0% Synergy $4.15
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
0% Synergy $28.23
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
-2% Synergy $2.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $2.00
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-6% Synergy $4.35
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-10% Synergy $4.70
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-12% Synergy $4.41
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-12% Synergy $5.52
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-16% Synergy $4.61

Enchantments

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

Far Traveler Far Traveler
+36% Synergy $0.16
Food Coma Food Coma
+35% Synergy $0.21
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+31% Synergy $11.67
Conclave's Blessing Conclave's Blessing
+24% Synergy $0.18
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+19% Synergy $6.43
Gauntlets of Light Gauntlets of Light
+18% Synergy $0.21
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
+12% Synergy $0.11
Sidequest: Catch a Fish Cooking Campsite Sidequest: Catch a Fish
+12% Synergy $0.35
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+11% Synergy $2.62
Hero's Resolve Hero's Resolve
+11% Synergy $0.24
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+8% Synergy $0.48
Angelic Chorus Angelic Chorus
+8% Synergy $9.17
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+4% Synergy $51.68
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+3% Synergy $0.43
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+2% Synergy $0.41
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+1% Synergy $5.05
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+1% Synergy $1.59
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-1% Synergy $5.87
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
-1% Synergy $6.06
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-2% Synergy $8.76
Cleric Class Cleric Class
-2% Synergy $4.84
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-7% Synergy $28.99
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-8% Synergy $2.55
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-9% Synergy $2.76
Land Tax Land Tax
-13% Synergy $25.67
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-13% Synergy $5.70

Planeswalkers

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

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+5% Synergy $1.59
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
-4% Synergy $1.87

Utility Lands

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

Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+53% Synergy $0.36
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+36% Synergy $1.16
Forbidding Watchtower Forbidding Watchtower
+30% Synergy $0.31
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+8% Synergy $0.28
Karoo Karoo
+5% Synergy $1.28
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+5% Synergy $0.24
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+3% Synergy $15.14
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+3% Synergy $0.18
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $3.70
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.28
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+1% Synergy $13.00
War Room War Room
0% Synergy $8.92
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
0% Synergy $6.34
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
0% Synergy $0.35
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-3% Synergy $0.26
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-4% Synergy $0.25
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-4% Synergy $7.13
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $37.51
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-11% Synergy $0.30
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-12% Synergy $6.11
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-13% Synergy $22.56
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-17% Synergy $44.23

Mana Artifacts

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

Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+18% Synergy $0.21
Golden Egg Golden Egg
+14% Synergy $0.20
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+12% Synergy $0.33
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.31
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+5% Synergy $2.53
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.44
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+2% Synergy $0.30
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.26
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $1.08
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-6% Synergy $34.33

Lands

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

Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+19% Synergy $0.10
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+7% Synergy $0.30
Plains Plains
+5% Synergy $0.20
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.26
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.22
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.41
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-1% Synergy $0.34
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-6% Synergy $3.44

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
Pang Tong, "Young Phoenix" Pang Tong, "Young Phoenix"
Rasaad yn Bashir Veteran Soldier Rasaad yn Bashir // Veteran Soldier
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
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
Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant
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
Rosa, Resolute White Mage Rosa, Resolute White Mage
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Prava of the Steel Legion Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Prava of the Steel Legion
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
The Gaffer The Gaffer
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Flaming Fist Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Flaming Fist
Arcades, the Strategist Arcades, the Strategist
Felothar the Steadfast Felothar the Steadfast
Rashida Scalebane Rashida Scalebane
Prava of the Steel Legion Radiant, Serra Archangel Prava of the Steel Legion // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Lyra Dawnbringer Lyra Dawnbringer