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Bill the Pony
Price tag $0.15

Legendary Creature — Horse

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

Toughness Matters 32% Lifegain 13% Food 10% Blink 9% Tokens 8%
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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 $1.66
Rosie Cotton of South Lane Rosie Cotton of South Lane
+86% Synergy $0.31
Eland Umbra Eland Umbra
+79% Synergy $0.36
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+77% Synergy $2.58
Eastfarthing Farmer Eastfarthing Farmer
+77% Synergy $0.12
Refuse to Yield Refuse to Yield
+75% Synergy $0.22
Baldin, Century Herdmaster Baldin, Century Herdmaster
+75% Synergy $0.30
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+74% Synergy $6.90
Nyx-Fleece Ram Nyx-Fleece Ram
+74% Synergy $0.32
Late to Dinner Late to Dinner
+71% Synergy $0.12

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 $0.33
Sierra, Nuka's Biggest Fan Sierra, Nuka's Biggest Fan
+69% Synergy $0.35
Giant Ox Giant Ox
+68% Synergy $0.25
Astrid Peth Astrid Peth
+67% Synergy $5.00
Looming Altisaur Looming Altisaur
+67% Synergy $0.18
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+66% Synergy $0.34
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
+66% Synergy $0.27
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+53% Synergy $5.07
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+49% Synergy $0.36
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-8% Synergy $1.19

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 $60.01
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $131.68
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-7% Synergy $39.51
Farewell Farewell
-9% Synergy $5.28
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-10% Synergy $54.50

Creatures

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

Indomitable Ancients Indomitable Ancients
+63% Synergy $0.36
Rasaad yn Bashir Rasaad yn Bashir
+62% Synergy $0.23
Kami of Old Stone Kami of Old Stone
+59% Synergy $0.28
Apothecary White Apothecary White
+56% Synergy $5.03
Oathsworn Giant Oathsworn Giant
+48% Synergy $0.48
Essence of Antiquity Essence of Antiquity
+45% Synergy $0.22
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
+44% Synergy $0.35
Yoked Ox Yoked Ox
+42% Synergy $0.14
Crested Sunmare Crested Sunmare
+41% Synergy $8.90
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+38% Synergy $6.77
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+37% Synergy $0.28
Armored Armadillo Armored Armadillo
+37% Synergy $0.19
Harnessed Snubhorn Harnessed Snubhorn
+35% Synergy $0.14
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+27% Synergy $2.40
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+26% Synergy $32.89
Cat Collector Cat Collector
+26% Synergy $0.21
Tasseled Dromedary Tasseled Dromedary
+26% Synergy $0.05
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+18% Synergy $4.42
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+18% Synergy $1.31
Fortune, Loyal Steed Fortune, Loyal Steed
+17% Synergy $0.28
Diamond Mare Diamond Mare
+16% Synergy $0.15
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
+16% Synergy $1.25
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+15% Synergy $4.06
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+15% Synergy $1.01
Bartered Cow Bartered Cow
+15% Synergy $0.09
City Pigeon City Pigeon
+14% Synergy $0.23
Slumbering Walker Slumbering Walker
+12% Synergy $0.24
Nimble Hobbit Nimble Hobbit
+10% Synergy $0.08
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+9% Synergy $0.29
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+9% Synergy $0.27
Flumph Flumph
+9% Synergy $2.62
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+8% Synergy $2.24
Gandalf the White Gandalf the White
+8% Synergy $7.16
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+7% Synergy $22.98
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+7% Synergy $0.36
Distinguished Conjurer Distinguished Conjurer
+7% Synergy $0.26
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+6% Synergy $0.34
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+4% Synergy $12.20
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+2% Synergy $0.40
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+1% Synergy $2.17
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+1% Synergy $41.77
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
0% Synergy $0.63
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
-1% Synergy $3.08
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-2% Synergy $0.31
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-3% Synergy $0.45
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
-4% Synergy $6.42
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-6% Synergy $2.95
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-8% Synergy $13.02
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-11% Synergy $3.58
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-16% Synergy $58.07

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 $0.28
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+47% Synergy $1.15
Second Breakfast Second Breakfast
+46% Synergy $0.15
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+39% Synergy $0.36
Bar the Door Bar the Door
+36% Synergy $0.16
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+33% Synergy $0.18
Hobbit's Sting Hobbit's Sting
+31% Synergy $0.18
Solidarity Solidarity
+26% Synergy $0.25
Personify Personify
+23% Synergy $0.24
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+15% Synergy $0.39
Wings of the Cosmos Wings of the Cosmos
+14% Synergy $0.23
Escape from Orthanc Escape from Orthanc
+12% Synergy $0.13
Iron Will Iron Will
+9% Synergy $0.11
Crumb and Get It Crumb and Get It
+8% Synergy $0.21
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+7% Synergy $0.31
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+6% Synergy $0.69
Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+5% Synergy $0.15
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+5% Synergy $0.13
Battle Menu Battle Menu
+5% Synergy $0.22
Acrobatic Leap Acrobatic Leap
+5% Synergy $0.11
Getaway Glamer Getaway Glamer
+4% Synergy $0.22
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+3% Synergy $7.99
Riot Control Riot Control
+3% Synergy $0.26
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+2% Synergy $2.57
Parting Gust Parting Gust
0% Synergy $1.21
Disenchant Disenchant
-2% Synergy $0.11
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
-2% Synergy $5.20
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
-3% Synergy $2.74
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-5% Synergy $0.45
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-5% Synergy $5.18
Reprieve Reprieve
-6% Synergy $1.31
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-6% Synergy $2.54
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-7% Synergy $1.10
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-8% Synergy $1.09
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-14% Synergy $0.32
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-14% Synergy $14.06
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-16% Synergy $20.32

Sorceries

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

Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+50% Synergy $0.36
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+48% Synergy $0.36
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+42% Synergy $0.33
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+9% Synergy $0.46
Wave of Reckoning Wave of Reckoning
+9% Synergy $0.43
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+5% Synergy $0.25
Settle Beyond Reality Settle Beyond Reality
+5% Synergy $0.13
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+4% Synergy $0.34
Another Round Another Round
+4% Synergy $0.40
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+3% Synergy $0.32
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
-3% Synergy $11.89
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-5% Synergy $0.32
Austere Command Austere Command
-17% Synergy $0.46

Utility Artifacts

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

Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+64% Synergy $1.02
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+59% Synergy $22.19
Lembas Lembas
+50% Synergy $1.41
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+37% Synergy $0.21
Bark of Doran Bark of Doran
+37% Synergy $0.16
The Underworld Cookbook The Underworld Cookbook
+35% Synergy $0.34
Candy Trail Candy Trail
+35% Synergy $0.64
Witch's Oven Witch's Oven
+35% Synergy $0.84
Bumbleflower's Sharepot Bumbleflower's Sharepot
+28% Synergy $0.14
Field-Tested Frying Pan Field-Tested Frying Pan
+26% Synergy $0.30
Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+22% Synergy $0.15
Bagel and Schmear Bagel and Schmear
+21% Synergy $0.15
Instant Ramen Instant Ramen
+18% Synergy $0.23
Nutrient Block Nutrient Block
+18% Synergy $0.29
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+17% Synergy $4.59
Skeleton Key Skeleton Key
+17% Synergy $0.24
Ensouled Scimitar Ensouled Scimitar
+17% Synergy $0.25
Three Bowls of Porridge Three Bowls of Porridge
+16% Synergy $0.23
Spidersilk Net Spidersilk Net
+15% Synergy $0.22
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+14% Synergy $0.33
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+12% Synergy $2.00
Carrot Cake Carrot Cake
+11% Synergy $0.20
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+10% Synergy $15.22
Zephyr Boots Zephyr Boots
+7% Synergy $0.37
Golden Argosy Golden Argosy
+7% Synergy $0.75
Hot Dog Cart Hot Dog Cart
+7% Synergy $0.26
Trading Post Trading Post
+6% Synergy $0.33
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+5% Synergy $3.99
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+4% Synergy $17.94
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+3% Synergy $1.25
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+2% Synergy $19.53
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+1% Synergy $2.64
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
0% Synergy $3.50
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
-1% Synergy $6.82
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
-2% Synergy $30.07
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-3% Synergy $5.77
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-4% Synergy $2.46
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-4% Synergy $6.92
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-6% Synergy $4.90
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-10% Synergy $1.16
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-18% Synergy $3.66

Enchantments

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

Fortifying Provisions Fortifying Provisions
+64% Synergy $0.16
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+42% Synergy $0.21
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+39% Synergy $9.48
Food Coma Food Coma
+37% Synergy $0.28
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+24% Synergy $6.35
Conclave's Blessing Conclave's Blessing
+23% Synergy $0.20
Sidequest: Catch a Fish Cooking Campsite Sidequest: Catch a Fish
+23% Synergy $0.26
Hero's Resolve Hero's Resolve
+17% Synergy $0.21
Gauntlets of Light Gauntlets of Light
+14% Synergy $0.19
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
+8% Synergy $0.21
Angelic Chorus Angelic Chorus
+7% Synergy $8.60
Holy Armor Holy Armor
+7% Synergy $0.05
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+6% Synergy $1.75
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+3% Synergy $0.54
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+3% Synergy $1.08
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
0% Synergy $56.88
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
-2% Synergy $7.72
All That Glitters All That Glitters
-3% Synergy $0.64
True Conviction True Conviction
-3% Synergy $4.92
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-8% Synergy $0.59
Land Tax Land Tax
-9% Synergy $13.48
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-9% Synergy $4.33
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-9% Synergy $0.67
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-9% Synergy $26.54
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-14% Synergy $4.21

Planeswalkers

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

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+8% Synergy $1.63
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
-1% Synergy $2.11

Utility Lands

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

Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+65% Synergy $0.38
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+42% Synergy $0.40
Forbidding Watchtower Forbidding Watchtower
+41% Synergy $0.32
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+8% Synergy $6.51
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+7% Synergy $2.59
Karoo Karoo
+6% Synergy $1.13
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+4% Synergy $17.81
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+2% Synergy $0.30
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
0% Synergy $0.28
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $2.87
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.29
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-1% Synergy $16.99
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $3.36
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-2% Synergy $13.28
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-2% Synergy $7.41
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
-3% Synergy $1.95
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-4% Synergy $0.36
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-5% Synergy $0.29
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-7% Synergy $5.00
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-12% Synergy $5.54
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-12% Synergy $0.23
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-20% Synergy $54.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+16% Synergy $0.23
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+14% Synergy $0.31
Golden Egg Golden Egg
+14% Synergy $0.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+9% Synergy $0.69
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.26
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+8% Synergy $1.92
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.84
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $0.70
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-1% Synergy $30.81

Lands

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

Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+33% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+11% Synergy $0.31
Plains Plains
+5% Synergy $0.13
Command Tower Command Tower
+5% Synergy $0.34
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.33
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.27
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-6% Synergy $2.95

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
Arcades Sabboth Arcades Sabboth
Ravos, Soultender Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Ravos, Soultender // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant
Akiri, Line-Slinger Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Akiri, Line-Slinger // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Rosa, Resolute White Mage Rosa, Resolute White Mage
The Gaffer The Gaffer
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Flaming Fist Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Flaming Fist
Rashida Scalebane Rashida Scalebane
Arahbo, the First Fang Arahbo, the First Fang
Atalya, Samite Master Atalya, Samite Master
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Faceless One Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Faceless One
Prava of the Steel Legion Radiant, Serra Archangel Prava of the Steel Legion // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Lyra Dawnbringer Lyra Dawnbringer
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior