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Bill the Pony
Price tag $0.08

Legendary Creature — Horse

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

Toughness Matters 35% Lifegain 15% 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

#1643 Current Rank
#1610 Last Week
#1620 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.

Momo, Playful Pet Momo, Playful Pet
+8% Synergy $0.17
The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
+6% Synergy $21.33
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+4% Synergy $0.66
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+4% Synergy $1.38
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
-1% Synergy $3.36

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 $0.16
Stoneskin Stoneskin
+77% Synergy $0.43
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+75% Synergy $2.42
Eastfarthing Farmer Eastfarthing Farmer
+72% Synergy $0.09
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+70% Synergy $5.12
Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit
+68% Synergy $0.29
Late to Dinner Late to Dinner
+64% Synergy $0.09
Astrid Peth Astrid Peth
+62% Synergy $4.28
Refuse to Yield Refuse to Yield
+60% Synergy $0.06
Baldin, Century Herdmaster Baldin, Century Herdmaster
+57% Synergy $0.15

Top Cards

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

Eland Umbra Eland Umbra
+57% Synergy $0.24
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+56% Synergy $1.17
Fortifying Provisions Fortifying Provisions
+56% Synergy $0.04
Nyx-Fleece Ram Nyx-Fleece Ram
+53% Synergy $0.09
Rasaad yn Bashir Rasaad yn Bashir
+53% Synergy $0.07
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+50% Synergy $0.28
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+43% Synergy $4.57
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+35% Synergy $0.17
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-4% Synergy $1.71
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-7% Synergy $1.06

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $91.84
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $89.88
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-8% Synergy $44.01
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-10% Synergy $30.49
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-13% Synergy $46.24

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 $0.19
Apothecary White Apothecary White
+50% Synergy $3.74
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
+49% Synergy $0.12
Giant Ox Giant Ox
+47% Synergy $0.06
Looming Altisaur Looming Altisaur
+44% Synergy $0.05
Crested Sunmare Crested Sunmare
+43% Synergy $8.05
Indomitable Ancients Indomitable Ancients
+42% Synergy $0.10
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
+39% Synergy $0.42
Kami of Old Stone Kami of Old Stone
+38% Synergy $0.24
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+35% Synergy $7.19
Oathsworn Giant Oathsworn Giant
+34% Synergy $0.40
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+33% Synergy $0.14
Cat Collector Cat Collector
+28% Synergy $0.12
Yoked Ox Yoked Ox
+26% Synergy $0.07
Harnessed Snubhorn Harnessed Snubhorn
+25% Synergy $0.06
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+24% Synergy $1.93
Armored Armadillo Armored Armadillo
+24% Synergy $0.06
Essence of Antiquity Essence of Antiquity
+24% Synergy $0.07
Diamond Mare Diamond Mare
+21% Synergy $0.19
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+20% Synergy $32.63
City Pigeon City Pigeon
+19% Synergy $0.07
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
+18% Synergy $0.85
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+17% Synergy $0.79
Tasseled Dromedary Tasseled Dromedary
+17% Synergy $0.07
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+16% Synergy $0.24
Bartered Cow Bartered Cow
+16% Synergy $0.09
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+15% Synergy $0.67
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+12% Synergy $1.89
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+12% Synergy $3.48
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+11% Synergy $0.20
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+11% Synergy $0.21
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+10% Synergy $3.41
Fortune, Loyal Steed Fortune, Loyal Steed
+10% Synergy $0.13
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+9% Synergy $0.27
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+8% Synergy $6.11
Distinguished Conjurer Distinguished Conjurer
+7% Synergy $0.08
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+6% Synergy $0.47
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+6% Synergy $0.08
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+5% Synergy $16.10
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+4% Synergy $29.74
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+3% Synergy $0.20
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
-1% Synergy $1.25
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
-1% Synergy $0.50
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-4% Synergy $0.22
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
-4% Synergy $5.65
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-5% Synergy $3.79
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-6% Synergy $7.43
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-7% Synergy $2.17
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-8% Synergy $2.57
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-14% Synergy $42.73

Instants

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

Aegis of the Heavens Aegis of the Heavens
+52% Synergy $0.27
Second Breakfast Second Breakfast
+37% Synergy $0.05
Bar the Door Bar the Door
+36% Synergy $0.15
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+35% Synergy $1.12
Hobbit's Sting Hobbit's Sting
+34% Synergy $0.09
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+32% Synergy $0.31
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+28% Synergy $0.11
Solidarity Solidarity
+26% Synergy $0.31
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+15% Synergy $0.26
Wings of the Cosmos Wings of the Cosmos
+11% Synergy $0.02
Escape from Orthanc Escape from Orthanc
+10% Synergy $0.04
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+8% Synergy $15.02
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+8% Synergy $0.24
Iron Will Iron Will
+8% Synergy $0.05
Crumb and Get It Crumb and Get It
+7% Synergy $0.06
Disenchant Disenchant
+6% Synergy $0.14
Reprieve Reprieve
+5% Synergy $1.19
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+5% Synergy $0.25
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+2% Synergy $1.10
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $0.96
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.61
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-1% Synergy $0.27
Dispatch Dispatch
-1% Synergy $0.21
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-5% Synergy $0.46
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-6% Synergy $0.30
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-7% Synergy $0.90
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-8% Synergy $0.75
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-14% Synergy $14.89
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-14% Synergy $9.22

Sorceries

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

Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+42% Synergy $0.13
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+41% Synergy $0.18
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+31% Synergy $0.12
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+18% Synergy $0.23
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+11% Synergy $0.32
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 $0.47
Wave of Reckoning Wave of Reckoning
+5% Synergy $20.03
Another Round Another Round
+2% Synergy $0.27
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+1% Synergy $0.51
Fumigate Fumigate
-1% Synergy $0.16
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-5% Synergy $0.45
Farewell Farewell
-6% Synergy $3.39
Open the Armory Open the Armory
-6% Synergy $1.82
Austere Command Austere Command
-13% Synergy $0.27

Utility Artifacts

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

Lembas Lembas
+49% Synergy $1.25
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+46% Synergy $19.40
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+38% Synergy $0.21
Witch's Oven Witch's Oven
+35% Synergy $0.52
The Underworld Cookbook The Underworld Cookbook
+34% Synergy $0.33
Field-Tested Frying Pan Field-Tested Frying Pan
+33% Synergy $0.18
Hot Dog Cart Hot Dog Cart
+31% Synergy $0.07
Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+27% Synergy $0.16
Candy Trail Candy Trail
+25% Synergy $0.35
Bumbleflower's Sharepot Bumbleflower's Sharepot
+23% Synergy $0.03
Instant Ramen Instant Ramen
+20% Synergy $0.10
Bagel and Schmear Bagel and Schmear
+17% Synergy $0.05
Skeleton Key Skeleton Key
+16% Synergy $0.19
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+15% Synergy $0.19
Ensouled Scimitar Ensouled Scimitar
+15% Synergy $0.21
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+14% Synergy $4.21
Nutrient Block Nutrient Block
+14% Synergy $0.09
Carrot Cake Carrot Cake
+14% Synergy $0.06
Three Bowls of Porridge Three Bowls of Porridge
+13% Synergy $0.08
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+13% Synergy $2.18
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+11% Synergy $5.24
Spidersilk Net Spidersilk Net
+11% Synergy $0.09
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+10% Synergy $12.96
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+9% Synergy $0.17
Zephyr Boots Zephyr Boots
+9% Synergy $0.28
Kite Shield Kite Shield
+9% Synergy $0.17
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+8% Synergy $24.61
Golden Argosy Golden Argosy
+8% Synergy $0.46
Mirror Shield Mirror Shield
+7% Synergy $0.43
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+6% Synergy $2.52
Trading Post Trading Post
+5% Synergy $0.47
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+3% Synergy $0.56
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+2% Synergy $17.53
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+1% Synergy $1.71
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+1% Synergy $2.04
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
0% Synergy $19.89
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
-2% Synergy $2.52
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-4% Synergy $1.20
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-7% Synergy $3.44
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
-7% Synergy $38.64
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-9% Synergy $3.70
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-11% Synergy $3.83
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-14% Synergy $3.89
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-16% Synergy $3.86

Enchantments

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

Far Traveler Far Traveler
+37% Synergy $0.08
Food Coma Food Coma
+34% Synergy $0.12
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+33% Synergy $8.77
Conclave's Blessing Conclave's Blessing
+24% Synergy $0.13
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+20% Synergy $5.66
Gauntlets of Light Gauntlets of Light
+18% Synergy $0.17
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
+13% Synergy $0.06
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+12% Synergy $1.25
Sidequest: Catch a Fish Cooking Campsite Sidequest: Catch a Fish
+12% Synergy $0.20
Hero's Resolve Hero's Resolve
+10% Synergy $0.23
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+7% Synergy $0.22
Angelic Chorus Angelic Chorus
+7% Synergy $5.39
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+4% Synergy $40.08
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+4% Synergy $0.42
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+2% Synergy $0.31
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+1% Synergy $2.24
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
-1% Synergy $7.55
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-2% Synergy $4.69
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-2% Synergy $7.94
Cleric Class Cleric Class
-2% Synergy $1.84
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-7% Synergy $0.96
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-8% Synergy $26.05
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-10% Synergy $1.80
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-12% Synergy $4.41
Land Tax Land Tax
-13% Synergy $20.00

Planeswalkers

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

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+4% Synergy $1.33
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
-5% Synergy $0.90

Utility Lands

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

Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+52% Synergy $0.24
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+37% Synergy $0.37
Forbidding Watchtower Forbidding Watchtower
+30% Synergy $0.32
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+8% Synergy $0.05
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+5% Synergy $0.11
Karoo Karoo
+4% Synergy $1.09
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+4% Synergy $0.09
Cave of the Frost Dragon Cave of the Frost Dragon
+4% Synergy $0.31
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+3% Synergy $13.56
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $2.26
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.11
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+1% Synergy $10.25
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
0% Synergy $0.23
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $4.92
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-1% Synergy $3.51
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-3% Synergy $5.71
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-3% Synergy $0.20
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $34.91
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-5% Synergy $0.19
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-11% Synergy $0.15
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-12% Synergy $5.10
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-15% Synergy $18.39
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-17% Synergy $38.24

Mana Artifacts

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

Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+16% Synergy $0.15
Golden Egg Golden Egg
+15% Synergy $0.13
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+11% Synergy $0.17
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+10% Synergy $0.15
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+5% Synergy $1.22
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.34
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+3% Synergy $0.23
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $0.92
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-7% Synergy $25.64

Lands

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

Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+17% Synergy $0.19
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.17
Plains Plains
+5% Synergy $0.08
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.07
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.21
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.42
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.61
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-1% Synergy $0.27
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-5% Synergy $3.79

Similar Commanders

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

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 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 Shadow Thieves Rasaad yn Bashir // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Rasaad yn Bashir Candlekeep Sage Rasaad yn Bashir // Candlekeep Sage
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 Scion of Halaster Rasaad yn Bashir // Scion of Halaster
Rasaad yn Bashir Sword Coast Sailor Rasaad yn Bashir // Sword Coast Sailor
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 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 Shameless Charlatan Rasaad yn Bashir // Shameless Charlatan
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
Rosa, Resolute White Mage Rosa, Resolute White Mage
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Prava of the Steel Legion Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Prava of the Steel Legion
Jacques le Vert Jacques le Vert
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Flaming Fist Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Flaming Fist
The Gaffer The Gaffer
Rashida Scalebane Rashida Scalebane
Prava of the Steel Legion Radiant, Serra Archangel Prava of the Steel Legion // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Atalya, Samite Master Atalya, Samite Master