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Bill the Pony
Price tag $0.17

Legendary Creature — Horse

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

Toughness Matters 28% Lifegain 13% Food 12% Blink 10% Tokens 8%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1822 Current Rank
#1440 Last Week
#1830 Past 2 Years

Links & Decks

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Bill the Pony.

Can 3 Mono-Color Decks Beat 100 Saprolings?! ft ⁨@GLHFCommander⁩ | MTG Commander | Ep 218

Can 3 Mono-Color Decks Beat 100 Saprolings?! ft ⁨@GLHFCommander⁩ | MTG Commander | Ep 218

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.

Troop of Ponies Troop of Ponies
+39% Synergy $0.29
Bag End Banquet Bag End Banquet
+30% Synergy $8.06
Ghalta the Immovable Ghalta the Immovable
+15% Synergy $1.90
Belladonna Took Belladonna Took
+7% Synergy $2.72
Roads Go Ever, Ever On Roads Go Ever, Ever On
+7% Synergy $0.33

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 $0.39
Stoneskin Stoneskin
+77% Synergy $1.46
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+74% Synergy $3.17
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+71% Synergy $9.59
Eastfarthing Farmer Eastfarthing Farmer
+70% Synergy $0.17
Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit
+69% Synergy $0.83
Late to Dinner Late to Dinner
+66% Synergy $0.24
Baldin, Century Herdmaster Baldin, Century Herdmaster
+63% Synergy $0.31
Astrid Peth Astrid Peth
+61% Synergy $4.66
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+61% Synergy $1.03

Top Cards

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

Refuse to Yield Refuse to Yield
+60% Synergy $0.28
Eland Umbra Eland Umbra
+59% Synergy $0.36
Fortifying Provisions Fortifying Provisions
+57% Synergy $0.18
Sierra, Nuka's Biggest Fan Sierra, Nuka's Biggest Fan
+55% Synergy $0.36
Apothecary White Apothecary White
+54% Synergy $5.63
Nyx-Fleece Ram Nyx-Fleece Ram
+54% Synergy $0.32
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+52% Synergy $0.34
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+39% Synergy $4.85
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $1.40
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-5% Synergy $1.53

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
-4% Synergy $120.95
Farewell Farewell
-5% Synergy $6.10
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-7% Synergy $59.07
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-9% Synergy $36.20
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-13% Synergy $49.60

Creatures

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

Rasaad yn Bashir Rasaad yn Bashir
+52% Synergy $0.33
Indomitable Ancients Indomitable Ancients
+51% Synergy $0.37
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
+49% Synergy $0.28
Giant Ox Giant Ox
+46% Synergy $0.30
Looming Altisaur Looming Altisaur
+44% Synergy $0.21
Crested Sunmare Crested Sunmare
+40% Synergy $8.72
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
+38% Synergy $0.38
Kami of Old Stone Kami of Old Stone
+38% Synergy $0.29
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+35% Synergy $0.33
Oathsworn Giant Oathsworn Giant
+32% Synergy $0.45
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+32% Synergy $7.12
Essence of Antiquity Essence of Antiquity
+27% Synergy $0.26
Yoked Ox Yoked Ox
+27% Synergy $0.15
Cat Collector Cat Collector
+26% Synergy $0.27
Armored Armadillo Armored Armadillo
+24% Synergy $0.19
Harnessed Snubhorn Harnessed Snubhorn
+22% Synergy $0.22
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+22% Synergy $1.83
City Pigeon City Pigeon
+19% Synergy $0.20
Diamond Mare Diamond Mare
+18% Synergy $0.27
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+18% Synergy $35.06
The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
+16% Synergy $25.00
Lita, Little Orphan Amphibian Lita, Little Orphan Amphibian
+16% Synergy $0.18
Tasseled Dromedary Tasseled Dromedary
+16% Synergy $0.07
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
+15% Synergy $1.87
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+15% Synergy $0.38
Bartered Cow Bartered Cow
+15% Synergy $0.07
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+14% Synergy $1.33
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+11% Synergy $1.17
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+11% Synergy $4.21
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+10% Synergy $4.25
Fortune, Loyal Steed Fortune, Loyal Steed
+10% Synergy $0.27
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+9% Synergy $0.34
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+9% Synergy $4.11
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+9% Synergy $0.37
Momo, Playful Pet Momo, Playful Pet
+8% Synergy $0.23
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+8% Synergy $0.30
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+8% Synergy $2.97
Gandalf the White Gandalf the White
+7% Synergy $11.07
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+7% Synergy $5.49
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+4% Synergy $25.61
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+3% Synergy $45.97
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+2% Synergy $0.33
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
0% Synergy $0.65
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
-2% Synergy $2.21
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-4% Synergy $0.63
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-6% Synergy $5.79
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-6% Synergy $3.21
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-7% Synergy $13.75
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-9% Synergy $6.11
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-14% Synergy $59.59

Instants

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

Aegis of the Heavens Aegis of the Heavens
+52% Synergy $0.34
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+41% Synergy $5.03
Hobbit's Sting Hobbit's Sting
+37% Synergy $0.17
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+36% Synergy $1.19
Bar the Door Bar the Door
+35% Synergy $0.19
Second Breakfast Second Breakfast
+34% Synergy $0.16
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+30% Synergy $0.26
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+28% Synergy $0.19
Solidarity Solidarity
+25% Synergy $0.24
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+13% Synergy $0.49
Escape from Orthanc Escape from Orthanc
+11% Synergy $0.19
Wings of the Cosmos Wings of the Cosmos
+10% Synergy $0.28
Disenchant Disenchant
+7% Synergy $0.10
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+7% Synergy $7.48
Iron Will Iron Will
+6% Synergy $0.09
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+6% Synergy $0.29
Personify Personify
+5% Synergy $0.32
Crumb and Get It Crumb and Get It
+5% Synergy $0.24
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+5% Synergy $0.11
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+2% Synergy $0.90
Reprieve Reprieve
+2% Synergy $1.96
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+2% Synergy $1.18
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+0% Synergy $2.70
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-1% Synergy $0.36
Bilbo's Gambit Bilbo's Gambit
-1% Synergy $1.30
Dispatch Dispatch
-2% Synergy $0.35
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-4% Synergy $1.22
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-4% Synergy $0.39
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-7% Synergy $0.36
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-13% Synergy $15.20
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-16% Synergy $21.93

Sorceries

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

Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+45% Synergy $0.25
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+41% Synergy $0.32
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+29% Synergy $0.33
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+18% Synergy $0.30
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+8% Synergy $0.26
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+8% Synergy $0.28
Settle Beyond Reality Settle Beyond Reality
+5% Synergy $0.11
Daydream Daydream
+5% Synergy $0.38
Wave of Reckoning Wave of Reckoning
+4% Synergy $0.71
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+3% Synergy $1.00
Another Round Another Round
+2% Synergy $0.47
Fumigate Fumigate
-1% Synergy $0.34
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-4% Synergy $0.42
Open the Armory Open the Armory
-6% Synergy $3.07
Austere Command Austere Command
-10% Synergy $0.37

Utility Artifacts

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

Lembas Lembas
+50% Synergy $1.42
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+48% Synergy $24.34
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+37% Synergy $0.16
The Underworld Cookbook The Underworld Cookbook
+34% Synergy $0.37
Field-Tested Frying Pan Field-Tested Frying Pan
+34% Synergy $0.30
Captain America's Shield Captain America's Shield
+32% Synergy $1.75
Witch's Oven Witch's Oven
+31% Synergy $0.83
Hot Dog Cart Hot Dog Cart
+28% Synergy $0.19
Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+27% Synergy $0.19
Bark of Doran Bark of Doran
+22% Synergy $0.22
Candy Trail Candy Trail
+21% Synergy $1.25
Bumbleflower's Sharepot Bumbleflower's Sharepot
+21% Synergy $0.22
Instant Ramen Instant Ramen
+19% Synergy $0.17
Skeleton Key Skeleton Key
+15% Synergy $0.27
Carrot Cake Carrot Cake
+14% Synergy $0.23
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+14% Synergy $4.17
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+14% Synergy $2.15
Bagel and Schmear Bagel and Schmear
+13% Synergy $0.17
Nutrient Block Nutrient Block
+13% Synergy $0.27
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+13% Synergy $5.04
Ensouled Scimitar Ensouled Scimitar
+12% Synergy $0.24
Three Bowls of Porridge Three Bowls of Porridge
+10% Synergy $0.27
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+10% Synergy $6.37
Spidersilk Net Spidersilk Net
+9% Synergy $0.29
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+9% Synergy $15.10
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+8% Synergy $0.37
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+8% Synergy $16.97
Mirror Shield Mirror Shield
+7% Synergy $0.50
Kite Shield Kite Shield
+7% Synergy $0.26
Golden Argosy Golden Argosy
+6% Synergy $0.60
Zephyr Boots Zephyr Boots
+6% Synergy $0.35
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+5% Synergy $3.64
Trading Post Trading Post
+3% Synergy $0.28
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+1% Synergy $3.05
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+1% Synergy $2.20
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+1% Synergy $22.00
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+0% Synergy $5.10
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
-1% Synergy $32.63
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $2.30
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-6% Synergy $6.29
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-10% Synergy $6.49
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-10% Synergy $7.08
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-11% Synergy $1.09
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-16% Synergy $4.55

Enchantments

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

Food Coma Food Coma
+36% Synergy $0.26
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+34% Synergy $0.27
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+28% Synergy $9.99
Conclave's Blessing Conclave's Blessing
+24% Synergy $0.19
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+18% Synergy $6.20
Gauntlets of Light Gauntlets of Light
+17% Synergy $0.18
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
+11% Synergy $0.26
Sidequest: Catch a Fish Cooking Campsite Sidequest: Catch a Fish
+11% Synergy $0.26
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+10% Synergy $2.21
Hero's Resolve Hero's Resolve
+9% Synergy $0.19
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+7% Synergy $0.83
Angelic Chorus Angelic Chorus
+7% Synergy $8.23
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+4% Synergy $1.14
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+3% Synergy $0.41
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+2% Synergy $59.63
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+1% Synergy $0.56
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
0% Synergy $1.04
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
-2% Synergy $12.97
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-2% Synergy $6.25
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-2% Synergy $10.95
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-8% Synergy $28.72
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-8% Synergy $0.80
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-9% Synergy $0.94
Land Tax Land Tax
-13% Synergy $17.56
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-15% Synergy $4.43

Planeswalkers

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

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+3% Synergy $1.29
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
-4% Synergy $2.25

Utility Lands

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

Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+54% Synergy $0.43
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+37% Synergy $0.43
Forbidding Watchtower Forbidding Watchtower
+31% Synergy $0.37
Stardew Valley Stardew Valley
+14% Synergy $11.49
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+9% Synergy $0.26
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+5% Synergy $0.28
Karoo Karoo
+4% Synergy $1.11
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+4% Synergy $0.22
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+2% Synergy $17.76
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.27
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+1% Synergy $7.13
War Room War Room
+0% Synergy $5.35
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $3.85
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
0% Synergy $0.34
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
0% Synergy $18.76
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-1% Synergy $0.25
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-2% Synergy $0.37
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-3% Synergy $11.23
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-5% Synergy $40.76
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-10% Synergy $0.25
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-11% Synergy $6.77
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-12% Synergy $5.71
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-16% Synergy $53.40

Mana Artifacts

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

Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+17% Synergy $0.26
Golden Egg Golden Egg
+13% Synergy $0.24
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+12% Synergy $0.25
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+7% Synergy $0.26
Omni-Cheese Pizza Omni-Cheese Pizza
+6% Synergy $0.14
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $2.38
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.64
The Mind Stone The Mind Stone
+0% Synergy $45.44
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.56
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $0.90
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-6% Synergy $29.06

Lands

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

Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+20% Synergy $0.29
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+7% Synergy $0.22
Plains Plains
+5% Synergy $0.09
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.25
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.28
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.30
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+0% Synergy $2.70
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-1% Synergy $0.36
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-6% Synergy $5.79

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 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
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
Ravos, Soultender Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Ravos, Soultender // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Arcades Sabboth Arcades Sabboth
Rosa, Resolute White Mage Rosa, Resolute White Mage
Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant
Akiri, Line-Slinger Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Akiri, Line-Slinger // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
The Gaffer The Gaffer
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Flaming Fist Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Flaming Fist
Jazal Goldmane Jazal Goldmane
Arahbo, the First Fang Arahbo, the First Fang
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
Linvala, the Preserver Linvala, the Preserver
Lyra Dawnbringer Lyra Dawnbringer
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle