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Bill the Pony
Price tag $0.20

Legendary Creature — Horse

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

Toughness Matters 24% Food 14% Lifegain 13% Blink 11% Tokens 9%
View Average Decklist All Toughness Matters Commanders

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Bill the Pony's Toughness Matters builds — cards that lean hardest into the Toughness Matters theme.

Stoneskin Stoneskin
+86% Synergy $1.42
Rosie Cotton of South Lane Rosie Cotton of South Lane
+86% Synergy $0.37
Eland Umbra Eland Umbra
+79% Synergy $0.37
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+77% Synergy $1.83
Eastfarthing Farmer Eastfarthing Farmer
+77% Synergy $0.23
Refuse to Yield Refuse to Yield
+75% Synergy $0.27
Baldin, Century Herdmaster Baldin, Century Herdmaster
+75% Synergy $0.30
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+74% Synergy $9.64
Nyx-Fleece Ram Nyx-Fleece Ram
+74% Synergy $0.34
Late to Dinner Late to Dinner
+71% Synergy $0.25

Top Cards

The staple cards most Bill the Pony Toughness Matters decks run as their core.

Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit
+71% Synergy $0.95
Sierra, Nuka's Biggest Fan Sierra, Nuka's Biggest Fan
+69% Synergy $0.37
Giant Ox Giant Ox
+68% Synergy $0.31
Astrid Peth Astrid Peth
+67% Synergy $4.22
Looming Altisaur Looming Altisaur
+67% Synergy $0.19
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+66% Synergy $0.39
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
+66% Synergy $0.28
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+53% Synergy $5.25
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+49% Synergy $4.77
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-8% Synergy $0.88

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Bill the Pony Toughness Matters game on their own.

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
0% Synergy $57.12
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $119.25
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-7% Synergy $38.48
Farewell Farewell
-9% Synergy $6.20
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-10% Synergy $45.85

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Toughness Matters plan in Bill the Pony decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Indomitable Ancients Indomitable Ancients
+63% Synergy $0.35
Rasaad yn Bashir Rasaad yn Bashir
+62% Synergy $0.27
Kami of Old Stone Kami of Old Stone
+59% Synergy $0.29
Apothecary White Apothecary White
+56% Synergy $4.83
Oathsworn Giant Oathsworn Giant
+48% Synergy $0.45
Essence of Antiquity Essence of Antiquity
+45% Synergy $0.30
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
+44% Synergy $0.38
Yoked Ox Yoked Ox
+42% Synergy $0.18
Crested Sunmare Crested Sunmare
+41% Synergy $7.41
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+38% Synergy $6.93
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+37% Synergy $0.34
Armored Armadillo Armored Armadillo
+37% Synergy $0.14
Harnessed Snubhorn Harnessed Snubhorn
+35% Synergy $0.21
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+27% Synergy $3.51
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+26% Synergy $34.51
Cat Collector Cat Collector
+26% Synergy $0.30
Tasseled Dromedary Tasseled Dromedary
+26% Synergy $0.06
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+18% Synergy $3.97
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+18% Synergy $1.34
Fortune, Loyal Steed Fortune, Loyal Steed
+17% Synergy $0.25
Diamond Mare Diamond Mare
+16% Synergy $0.27
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
+16% Synergy $1.44
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+15% Synergy $3.15
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+15% Synergy $1.23
Bartered Cow Bartered Cow
+15% Synergy $0.09
City Pigeon City Pigeon
+14% Synergy $0.19
Slumbering Walker Slumbering Walker
+12% Synergy $0.22
Nimble Hobbit Nimble Hobbit
+10% Synergy $0.19
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+9% Synergy $0.27
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+9% Synergy $0.30
Flumph Flumph
+9% Synergy $2.27
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+8% Synergy $4.20
Gandalf the White Gandalf the White
+8% Synergy $10.16
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+7% Synergy $26.17
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+7% Synergy $0.36
Distinguished Conjurer Distinguished Conjurer
+7% Synergy $0.26
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+6% Synergy $0.31
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+4% Synergy $11.27
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+2% Synergy $0.31
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+1% Synergy $2.23
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+1% Synergy $47.22
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
0% Synergy $0.43
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
-1% Synergy $3.45
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-2% Synergy $0.34
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-3% Synergy $0.59
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
-4% Synergy $6.71
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-6% Synergy $6.34
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-8% Synergy $12.38
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-11% Synergy $7.25
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-16% Synergy $58.41

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Bill the Pony's Toughness Matters deck ahead.

Aegis of the Heavens Aegis of the Heavens
+62% Synergy $0.38
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+47% Synergy $1.35
Second Breakfast Second Breakfast
+46% Synergy $0.19
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+39% Synergy $0.33
Bar the Door Bar the Door
+36% Synergy $0.19
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+33% Synergy $0.21
Hobbit's Sting Hobbit's Sting
+31% Synergy $0.20
Solidarity Solidarity
+26% Synergy $0.23
Personify Personify
+23% Synergy $0.26
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+15% Synergy $0.44
Wings of the Cosmos Wings of the Cosmos
+14% Synergy $0.28
Escape from Orthanc Escape from Orthanc
+12% Synergy $0.19
Iron Will Iron Will
+9% Synergy $0.08
Crumb and Get It Crumb and Get It
+8% Synergy $0.14
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+7% Synergy $0.30
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+6% Synergy $0.94
Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+5% Synergy $0.25
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+5% Synergy $0.13
Battle Menu Battle Menu
+5% Synergy $0.32
Acrobatic Leap Acrobatic Leap
+5% Synergy $0.10
Getaway Glamer Getaway Glamer
+4% Synergy $0.27
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+3% Synergy $6.98
Riot Control Riot Control
+3% Synergy $0.28
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+2% Synergy $3.26
Parting Gust Parting Gust
0% Synergy $1.33
Disenchant Disenchant
-2% Synergy $0.10
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
-2% Synergy $3.04
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
-3% Synergy $2.69
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-5% Synergy $0.39
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-5% Synergy $3.60
Reprieve Reprieve
-6% Synergy $2.01
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-6% Synergy $1.75
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-7% Synergy $1.44
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-8% Synergy $0.69
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-14% Synergy $0.19
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-14% Synergy $16.81
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-16% Synergy $9.28

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Toughness Matters game plan forward for Bill the Pony.

Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+50% Synergy $0.33
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+48% Synergy $0.29
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+42% Synergy $0.27
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+9% Synergy $0.36
Wave of Reckoning Wave of Reckoning
+9% Synergy $0.42
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+5% Synergy $0.32
Settle Beyond Reality Settle Beyond Reality
+5% Synergy $0.09
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+4% Synergy $0.36
Another Round Another Round
+4% Synergy $0.43
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+3% Synergy $0.29
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
-3% Synergy $12.76
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-5% Synergy $0.40
Austere Command Austere Command
-17% Synergy $0.35

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Bill the Pony Toughness Matters decks.

Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+64% Synergy $1.33
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+59% Synergy $23.22
Lembas Lembas
+50% Synergy $1.20
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+37% Synergy $0.28
Bark of Doran Bark of Doran
+37% Synergy $0.15
The Underworld Cookbook The Underworld Cookbook
+35% Synergy $0.29
Candy Trail Candy Trail
+35% Synergy $1.46
Witch's Oven Witch's Oven
+35% Synergy $0.79
Bumbleflower's Sharepot Bumbleflower's Sharepot
+28% Synergy $0.16
Field-Tested Frying Pan Field-Tested Frying Pan
+26% Synergy $0.33
Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+22% Synergy $0.20
Bagel and Schmear Bagel and Schmear
+21% Synergy $0.11
Instant Ramen Instant Ramen
+18% Synergy $0.24
Nutrient Block Nutrient Block
+18% Synergy $0.28
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+17% Synergy $4.05
Skeleton Key Skeleton Key
+17% Synergy $0.28
Ensouled Scimitar Ensouled Scimitar
+17% Synergy $0.24
Three Bowls of Porridge Three Bowls of Porridge
+16% Synergy $0.25
Spidersilk Net Spidersilk Net
+15% Synergy $0.24
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+14% Synergy $5.61
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+12% Synergy $2.07
Carrot Cake Carrot Cake
+11% Synergy $0.26
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+10% Synergy $14.74
Zephyr Boots Zephyr Boots
+7% Synergy $0.36
Golden Argosy Golden Argosy
+7% Synergy $0.64
Hot Dog Cart Hot Dog Cart
+7% Synergy $0.20
Trading Post Trading Post
+6% Synergy $0.30
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+5% Synergy $3.56
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+4% Synergy $16.23
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+3% Synergy $3.15
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+2% Synergy $21.72
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+1% Synergy $2.56
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
0% Synergy $5.72
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
-1% Synergy $6.49
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
-2% Synergy $29.06
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-3% Synergy $7.48
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-4% Synergy $1.98
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-4% Synergy $5.33
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-6% Synergy $6.51
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-10% Synergy $1.12
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-18% Synergy $4.10

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Toughness Matters strategy in Bill the Pony decks.

Fortifying Provisions Fortifying Provisions
+64% Synergy $0.14
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+42% Synergy $0.24
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+39% Synergy $9.84
Food Coma Food Coma
+37% Synergy $0.28
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+24% Synergy $6.13
Conclave's Blessing Conclave's Blessing
+23% Synergy $0.19
Sidequest: Catch a Fish Cooking Campsite Sidequest: Catch a Fish
+23% Synergy $0.22
Hero's Resolve Hero's Resolve
+17% Synergy $0.19
Gauntlets of Light Gauntlets of Light
+14% Synergy $0.15
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
+8% Synergy $0.27
Angelic Chorus Angelic Chorus
+7% Synergy $8.38
Holy Armor Holy Armor
+7% Synergy $0.09
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+6% Synergy $2.47
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+3% Synergy $0.61
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+3% Synergy $1.53
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
0% Synergy $63.93
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
-2% Synergy $11.43
All That Glitters All That Glitters
-3% Synergy $0.90
True Conviction True Conviction
-3% Synergy $3.88
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-8% Synergy $1.13
Land Tax Land Tax
-9% Synergy $16.51
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-9% Synergy $6.11
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-9% Synergy $1.01
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-9% Synergy $26.30
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-14% Synergy $5.38

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Bill the Pony's Toughness Matters game plan.

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+8% Synergy $2.11
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
-1% Synergy $0.26

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Bill the Pony Toughness Matters decks.

Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+65% Synergy $0.54
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+42% Synergy $0.77
Forbidding Watchtower Forbidding Watchtower
+41% Synergy $0.37
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+8% Synergy $6.72
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+7% Synergy $2.64
Karoo Karoo
+6% Synergy $1.12
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+4% Synergy $17.78
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+2% Synergy $0.23
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
0% Synergy $0.30
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $5.22
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.32
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-1% Synergy $14.54
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $4.23
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-2% Synergy $10.65
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-2% Synergy $9.86
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
-3% Synergy $1.90
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-4% Synergy $0.37
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-5% Synergy $0.26
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-7% Synergy $7.39
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-12% Synergy $6.13
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-12% Synergy $0.30
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-20% Synergy $45.74

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Bill the Pony's Toughness Matters strategy.

Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+16% Synergy $0.28
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+14% Synergy $0.34
Golden Egg Golden Egg
+14% Synergy $0.28
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+9% Synergy $0.49
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.31
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+8% Synergy $2.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $1.04
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-1% Synergy $29.40

Lands

The mana base behind Bill the Pony's Toughness Matters decks.

Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+33% Synergy $0.28
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+11% Synergy $0.34
Plains Plains
+5% Synergy $0.06
Command Tower Command Tower
+5% Synergy $0.25
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.29
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.31
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-6% Synergy $6.34

Similar Commanders

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

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
Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant
Felothar the Steadfast Felothar the Steadfast
Jazal Goldmane Jazal Goldmane
Rosa, Resolute White Mage Rosa, Resolute White Mage
Akiri, Line-Slinger Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Akiri, Line-Slinger // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
The Gaffer The Gaffer
Arahbo, the First Fang Arahbo, the First Fang
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Faceless One Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Faceless One
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
Atalya, Samite Master Atalya, Samite Master
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Flaming Fist Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Flaming Fist
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch