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Bill the Pony: Toughness Matters
Price tag $0.17

Legendary Creature — Horse

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

Toughness Matters 31% Lifegain 14% 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 $1.75
Rosie Cotton of South Lane Rosie Cotton of South Lane
+86% Synergy $0.32
Eland Umbra Eland Umbra
+80% Synergy $0.28
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+78% Synergy $2.90
Eastfarthing Farmer Eastfarthing Farmer
+77% Synergy $0.19
Baldin, Century Herdmaster Baldin, Century Herdmaster
+76% Synergy $0.31
Refuse to Yield Refuse to Yield
+75% Synergy $0.25
Nyx-Fleece Ram Nyx-Fleece Ram
+74% Synergy $0.30
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+73% Synergy $6.59
Late to Dinner Late to Dinner
+72% Synergy $0.31

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 $0.36
Giant Ox Giant Ox
+68% Synergy $0.31
Sierra, Nuka's Biggest Fan Sierra, Nuka's Biggest Fan
+68% Synergy $0.29
Astrid Peth Astrid Peth
+68% Synergy $4.99
Looming Altisaur Looming Altisaur
+67% Synergy $0.16
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+66% Synergy $0.37
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
+66% Synergy $0.24
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+53% Synergy $5.43
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+50% Synergy $0.39
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-10% Synergy $1.44

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-1% Synergy $53.72
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $125.34
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-7% Synergy $36.16
Farewell Farewell
-9% Synergy $5.86
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-10% Synergy $51.92

Creatures

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

Rasaad yn Bashir Rasaad yn Bashir
+63% Synergy $0.27
Indomitable Ancients Indomitable Ancients
+62% Synergy $0.41
Kami of Old Stone Kami of Old Stone
+60% Synergy $0.33
Apothecary White Apothecary White
+55% Synergy $4.72
Oathsworn Giant Oathsworn Giant
+49% Synergy $0.48
Essence of Antiquity Essence of Antiquity
+45% Synergy $0.11
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
+44% Synergy $0.37
Yoked Ox Yoked Ox
+42% Synergy $0.13
Crested Sunmare Crested Sunmare
+40% Synergy $9.82
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+38% Synergy $0.26
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+37% Synergy $6.73
Armored Armadillo Armored Armadillo
+36% Synergy $0.22
Harnessed Snubhorn Harnessed Snubhorn
+35% Synergy $0.08
Tasseled Dromedary Tasseled Dromedary
+28% Synergy $0.05
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+26% Synergy $2.47
Cat Collector Cat Collector
+26% Synergy $0.30
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+25% Synergy $37.97
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+17% Synergy $4.56
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+17% Synergy $1.12
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+17% Synergy $1.18
Diamond Mare Diamond Mare
+17% Synergy $0.34
Fortune, Loyal Steed Fortune, Loyal Steed
+17% Synergy $0.24
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
+16% Synergy $0.98
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+15% Synergy $4.94
Bartered Cow Bartered Cow
+15% Synergy $0.06
City Pigeon City Pigeon
+14% Synergy $0.18
Slumbering Walker Slumbering Walker
+12% Synergy $0.17
Nimble Hobbit Nimble Hobbit
+11% Synergy $0.10
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+10% Synergy $0.32
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+9% Synergy $0.33
Flumph Flumph
+9% Synergy $1.67
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+8% Synergy $0.38
Gandalf the White Gandalf the White
+8% Synergy $7.56
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+7% Synergy $0.26
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+7% Synergy $24.74
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+7% Synergy $3.32
Distinguished Conjurer Distinguished Conjurer
+7% Synergy $0.28
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+4% Synergy $11.69
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+3% Synergy $0.34
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+1% Synergy $2.07
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+1% Synergy $0.48
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
0% Synergy $43.42
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
-1% Synergy $3.00
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-2% Synergy $0.38
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-3% Synergy $0.45
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
-4% Synergy $8.30
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-6% Synergy $2.82
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-9% Synergy $12.66
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-11% Synergy $3.85
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-16% Synergy $58.30

Instants

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

Aegis of the Heavens Aegis of the Heavens
+63% Synergy $0.15
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+47% Synergy $1.84
Second Breakfast Second Breakfast
+47% Synergy $0.12
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+41% Synergy $0.29
Bar the Door Bar the Door
+37% Synergy $0.20
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+35% Synergy $0.24
Hobbit's Sting Hobbit's Sting
+33% Synergy $0.14
Solidarity Solidarity
+28% Synergy $0.27
Personify Personify
+23% Synergy $0.31
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+16% Synergy $0.32
Wings of the Cosmos Wings of the Cosmos
+15% Synergy $0.17
Escape from Orthanc Escape from Orthanc
+12% Synergy $0.14
Iron Will Iron Will
+9% Synergy $0.12
Crumb and Get It Crumb and Get It
+8% Synergy $0.18
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+7% Synergy $0.35
Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+5% Synergy $0.28
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+5% Synergy $0.19
Battle Menu Battle Menu
+5% Synergy $0.25
Acrobatic Leap Acrobatic Leap
+5% Synergy $0.17
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+4% Synergy $1.62
Getaway Glamer Getaway Glamer
+4% Synergy $0.32
Riot Control Riot Control
+3% Synergy $0.30
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+2% Synergy $7.09
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+2% Synergy $2.40
Parting Gust Parting Gust
0% Synergy $0.52
Disenchant Disenchant
-1% Synergy $0.11
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
-2% Synergy $2.67
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
-3% Synergy $2.53
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-5% Synergy $0.46
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-5% Synergy $6.50
Reprieve Reprieve
-6% Synergy $1.64
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-6% Synergy $1.96
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-7% Synergy $1.14
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-10% Synergy $1.05
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-14% Synergy $0.36
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-14% Synergy $16.26
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-16% Synergy $21.48

Sorceries

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

Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+50% Synergy $0.32
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+48% Synergy $0.21
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+43% Synergy $0.21
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+9% Synergy $0.26
Wave of Reckoning Wave of Reckoning
+8% Synergy $0.77
Settle Beyond Reality Settle Beyond Reality
+6% Synergy $0.10
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+5% Synergy $0.35
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+5% Synergy $0.30
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+4% Synergy $0.45
Another Round Another Round
+4% Synergy $0.38
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
-3% Synergy $12.29
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-5% Synergy $0.32
Austere Command Austere Command
-17% Synergy $0.94

Utility Artifacts

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

Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+64% Synergy $1.04
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+57% Synergy $22.17
Lembas Lembas
+49% Synergy $1.56
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+38% Synergy $0.31
Bark of Doran Bark of Doran
+37% Synergy $0.20
The Underworld Cookbook The Underworld Cookbook
+35% Synergy $0.37
Candy Trail Candy Trail
+35% Synergy $0.55
Witch's Oven Witch's Oven
+34% Synergy $0.86
Bumbleflower's Sharepot Bumbleflower's Sharepot
+28% Synergy $0.23
Field-Tested Frying Pan Field-Tested Frying Pan
+25% Synergy $0.30
Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+24% Synergy $0.20
Bagel and Schmear Bagel and Schmear
+21% Synergy $0.14
Ensouled Scimitar Ensouled Scimitar
+19% Synergy $0.23
Instant Ramen Instant Ramen
+18% Synergy $0.20
Nutrient Block Nutrient Block
+18% Synergy $0.28
Skeleton Key Skeleton Key
+17% Synergy $0.36
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+16% Synergy $0.32
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+16% Synergy $3.73
Spidersilk Net Spidersilk Net
+16% Synergy $0.27
Three Bowls of Porridge Three Bowls of Porridge
+15% Synergy $0.20
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+12% Synergy $1.52
Carrot Cake Carrot Cake
+11% Synergy $0.22
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+10% Synergy $13.76
Zephyr Boots Zephyr Boots
+8% Synergy $0.44
Golden Argosy Golden Argosy
+8% Synergy $0.62
Hot Dog Cart Hot Dog Cart
+7% Synergy $0.21
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+5% Synergy $3.94
Trading Post Trading Post
+5% Synergy $0.35
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+4% Synergy $19.70
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+3% Synergy $0.92
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+1% Synergy $23.88
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+1% Synergy $2.02
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
0% Synergy $7.28
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
0% Synergy $4.85
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
-2% Synergy $26.78
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-3% Synergy $5.37
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $2.99
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-5% Synergy $5.44
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-7% Synergy $5.35
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-10% Synergy $1.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-18% Synergy $3.93

Enchantments

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

Fortifying Provisions Fortifying Provisions
+65% Synergy $0.14
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+43% Synergy $0.37
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+38% Synergy $10.23
Food Coma Food Coma
+36% Synergy $0.25
Conclave's Blessing Conclave's Blessing
+25% Synergy $0.23
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+23% Synergy $6.53
Sidequest: Catch a Fish Cooking Campsite Sidequest: Catch a Fish
+23% Synergy $0.24
Hero's Resolve Hero's Resolve
+17% Synergy $0.24
Gauntlets of Light Gauntlets of Light
+15% Synergy $0.19
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
+9% Synergy $0.22
Angelic Chorus Angelic Chorus
+7% Synergy $7.68
Holy Armor Holy Armor
+7% Synergy $0.06
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+6% Synergy $6.87
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+3% Synergy $0.52
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+3% Synergy $1.04
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
0% Synergy $60.85
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
-2% Synergy $10.03
True Conviction True Conviction
-3% Synergy $5.04
All That Glitters All That Glitters
-4% Synergy $0.53
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-8% Synergy $0.67
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-9% Synergy $0.50
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-9% Synergy $29.28
Land Tax Land Tax
-10% Synergy $13.05
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-10% Synergy $3.94
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-15% Synergy $4.32

Planeswalkers

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

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+8% Synergy $1.85
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
-2% Synergy $1.85

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 $0.36
Forbidding Watchtower Forbidding Watchtower
+40% Synergy $0.32
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+7% Synergy $6.78
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+7% Synergy $2.74
Karoo Karoo
+6% Synergy $1.23
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+3% Synergy $18.78
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+2% Synergy $0.31
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
0% Synergy $0.27
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-1% Synergy $13.08
War Room War Room
-2% Synergy $1.99
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-2% Synergy $12.14
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.32
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-2% Synergy $6.42
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.76
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
-3% Synergy $1.57
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-4% Synergy $0.37
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-5% Synergy $0.25
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-7% Synergy $5.14
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-12% Synergy $6.08
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-12% Synergy $0.30
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-20% Synergy $49.84

Mana Artifacts

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

Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+16% Synergy $0.30
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+14% Synergy $0.34
Golden Egg Golden Egg
+14% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+9% Synergy $0.46
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.25
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+7% Synergy $2.60
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.40
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $0.60
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-2% Synergy $36.37

Lands

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

Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+33% Synergy $0.24
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+11% Synergy $0.24
Plains Plains
+5% Synergy $0.07
Command Tower Command Tower
+5% Synergy $0.25
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.39
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.52
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-6% Synergy $2.82

Similar Commanders

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

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 Veteran Soldier Rasaad yn Bashir // Veteran Soldier
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 Sword Coast Sailor Rasaad yn Bashir // Sword Coast Sailor
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 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 Scion of Halaster Rasaad yn Bashir // Scion of Halaster
Rasaad yn Bashir Shameless Charlatan Rasaad yn Bashir // Shameless Charlatan
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
Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant
Ravos, Soultender Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Ravos, Soultender // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
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
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Prava of the Steel Legion Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Prava of the Steel Legion
Prava of the Steel Legion Radiant, Serra Archangel Prava of the Steel Legion // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Jacques le Vert Jacques le Vert
Lyra Dawnbringer Lyra Dawnbringer
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Faceless One Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Faceless One
Atalya, Samite Master Atalya, Samite Master
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle