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Frodo, Determined Hero
Price tag $1.18

Legendary CreatureHalfling Warrior

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2397 Current Rank
#2424 Last Week
#2239 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Frodo, Determined Hero.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Frodo, Determined Hero decks.

Erode Erode
+4% Synergy $5.37
Great Hall of the Biblioplex Great Hall of the Biblioplex
+4% Synergy $0.59
Ajani's Response Ajani's Response
+2% Synergy $0.15
Quill-Blade Laureate Quill-Blade Laureate
+2% Synergy $0.17
Emeritus of Truce Emeritus of Truce
+1% Synergy $2.14

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Frodo, Determined Hero's abilities and overall game plan.

Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+70% Synergy $1.97
Bilbo's Ring Bilbo's Ring
+69% Synergy $14.69
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+66% Synergy $4.28
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+65% Synergy $0.47
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+64% Synergy $3.53
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+60% Synergy $1.01
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+56% Synergy $2.69
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+56% Synergy $0.77
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+55% Synergy $26.88
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+53% Synergy $4.04

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Frodo, Determined Hero decks.

Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+53% Synergy $18.46
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+52% Synergy $0.74
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+52% Synergy $0.26
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+49% Synergy $2.81
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+49% Synergy $8.64
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+44% Synergy $5.78
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+40% Synergy $1.95
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+40% Synergy $30.29
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+5% Synergy $1.32
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+2% Synergy $1.22

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+12% Synergy $108.02
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+7% Synergy $37.03
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $129.20
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $53.21
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-7% Synergy $58.09
Farewell Farewell
-8% Synergy $6.17

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Frodo, Determined Hero's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+42% Synergy $4.58
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
+41% Synergy $0.27
Armored Skyhunter Armored Skyhunter
+38% Synergy $0.33
Cloudsteel Kirin Cloudsteel Kirin
+38% Synergy $0.37
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+33% Synergy $2.32
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+32% Synergy $22.38
Stonehewer Giant Stonehewer Giant
+32% Synergy $8.17
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+32% Synergy $26.53
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+28% Synergy $20.30
Samwise the Stouthearted Samwise the Stouthearted
+28% Synergy $0.28
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+24% Synergy $0.34
Cid, Freeflier Pilot Cid, Freeflier Pilot
+21% Synergy $0.45
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+19% Synergy $0.45
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+19% Synergy $5.51
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+17% Synergy $13.69
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+17% Synergy $13.02
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+16% Synergy $1.11
Relic Seeker Relic Seeker
+16% Synergy $0.38
Balan, Wandering Knight Balan, Wandering Knight
+13% Synergy $0.68
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
+12% Synergy $0.82
Indomitable Archangel Indomitable Archangel
+12% Synergy $0.45
Leonin Shikari Leonin Shikari
+9% Synergy $5.03
Brotherhood Outcast Brotherhood Outcast
+9% Synergy $0.32
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+8% Synergy $0.32
Leonin Abunas Leonin Abunas
+8% Synergy $2.22
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+7% Synergy $10.94
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+7% Synergy $0.17
Adelbert Steiner Adelbert Steiner
+7% Synergy $0.21
Mister Gutsy Mister Gutsy
+7% Synergy $0.29
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
+6% Synergy $0.20
Gandalf the White Gandalf the White
+5% Synergy $8.83
Bronze Guardian Bronze Guardian
+5% Synergy $1.15
Beatrix, Loyal General Beatrix, Loyal General
+5% Synergy $0.92
Westfold Rider Westfold Rider
+5% Synergy $0.19
Ironclad Slayer Ironclad Slayer
+4% Synergy $0.27
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+3% Synergy $17.59
Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
+3% Synergy $2.00
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+2% Synergy $59.32
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+1% Synergy $2.17
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+1% Synergy $3.71
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
0% Synergy $3.93
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
0% Synergy $8.04
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
0% Synergy $0.32
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
0% Synergy $9.19
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
0% Synergy $0.53
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-2% Synergy $3.11
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-5% Synergy $4.55
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-6% Synergy $0.31
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
-6% Synergy $0.33
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-7% Synergy $0.43

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Frodo, Determined Hero safe.

Dispatch Dispatch
+31% Synergy $0.33
Reprieve Reprieve
+19% Synergy $1.33
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+15% Synergy $25.62
You Cannot Pass! You Cannot Pass!
+15% Synergy $0.26
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+14% Synergy $1.41
Battlefield Improvisation Battlefield Improvisation
+12% Synergy $7.09
Gods Willing Gods Willing
+9% Synergy $0.09
Slash of Light Slash of Light
+9% Synergy $0.11
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+8% Synergy $7.35
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+8% Synergy $1.79
Disenchant Disenchant
+7% Synergy $0.11
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+7% Synergy $0.26
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+6% Synergy $0.64
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+5% Synergy $0.17
Courageous Resolve Courageous Resolve
+5% Synergy $0.42
Lost to Legend Lost to Legend
+5% Synergy $0.16
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+4% Synergy $0.31
Airbender's Reversal Airbender's Reversal
+4% Synergy $0.29
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+3% Synergy $1.45
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+2% Synergy $2.14
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+1% Synergy $0.30
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+1% Synergy $0.32
Get Lost Get Lost
+1% Synergy $4.27
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+1% Synergy $5.21
Silence Silence
0% Synergy $10.00
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-1% Synergy $2.69
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-3% Synergy $7.79
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-3% Synergy $1.07
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-4% Synergy $22.25
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-7% Synergy $1.14
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-18% Synergy $15.93

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Frodo, Determined Hero's game plan and control the board.

Single Combat Single Combat
+36% Synergy $0.62
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+28% Synergy $0.67
Slash the Ranks Slash the Ranks
+28% Synergy $0.73
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+19% Synergy $0.29
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+9% Synergy $1.47
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+8% Synergy $0.32
One Last Job One Last Job
+7% Synergy $0.19
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+6% Synergy $0.82
Unfinished Business Unfinished Business
+6% Synergy $0.26
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+3% Synergy $0.37
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+2% Synergy $0.28
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
0% Synergy $0.33
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-2% Synergy $0.60
Fumigate Fumigate
-2% Synergy $0.30
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-3% Synergy $3.91
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-4% Synergy $0.28
Austere Command Austere Command
-11% Synergy $0.42

Utility Artifacts

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

Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+44% Synergy $3.65
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+43% Synergy $39.40
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+43% Synergy $0.35
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+40% Synergy $5.02
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+39% Synergy $46.47
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+39% Synergy $3.15
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+35% Synergy $0.44
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+35% Synergy $9.50
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+33% Synergy $1.35
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+31% Synergy $6.27
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+28% Synergy $19.23
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+28% Synergy $0.30
Wrecking Ball Arm Wrecking Ball Arm
+28% Synergy $0.41
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+28% Synergy $30.98
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+27% Synergy $14.55
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+27% Synergy $11.25
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+26% Synergy $2.36
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+25% Synergy $41.06
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+25% Synergy $11.19
Sword of Body and Mind Sword of Body and Mind
+25% Synergy $17.21
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+24% Synergy $2.25
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+24% Synergy $7.90
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+24% Synergy $0.88
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+23% Synergy $1.61
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+23% Synergy $2.53
Lothlórien Blade Lothlórien Blade
+23% Synergy $0.26
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+21% Synergy $0.66
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+19% Synergy $6.54
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+19% Synergy $14.06
Plate Armor Plate Armor
+19% Synergy $0.30
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+19% Synergy $18.20
Sword of Once and Future Sword of Once and Future
+18% Synergy $4.64
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+17% Synergy $0.35
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+17% Synergy $0.38
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+17% Synergy $0.27
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+17% Synergy $14.82
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+16% Synergy $34.43
Godsend Godsend
+15% Synergy $3.38
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+15% Synergy $5.16
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+15% Synergy $1.04
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+14% Synergy $45.61
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+14% Synergy $4.17
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+14% Synergy $1.76
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+14% Synergy $12.01
Batterbone Batterbone
+14% Synergy $0.25
Barrow-Blade Barrow-Blade
+14% Synergy $0.31
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+12% Synergy $12.74
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+11% Synergy $17.61
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+7% Synergy $4.44
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-45% Synergy $4.46

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Frodo, Determined Hero's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

All That Glitters All That Glitters
+32% Synergy $0.66
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+26% Synergy $8.31
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+11% Synergy $2.14
Hardlight Containment Hardlight Containment
+7% Synergy $0.26
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+4% Synergy $4.72
Idolized Idolized
+4% Synergy $1.71
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+4% Synergy $0.14
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+4% Synergy $1.63
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+3% Synergy $9.86
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+3% Synergy $3.54
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
0% Synergy $0.31
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-1% Synergy $9.15
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-2% Synergy $0.59
With Great Power . . . With Great Power . . .
-2% Synergy $0.40
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-4% Synergy $6.60
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-6% Synergy $28.00
Land Tax Land Tax
-8% Synergy $13.49
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-13% Synergy $4.03

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Frodo, Determined Hero to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Nahiri, the Lithomancer Nahiri, the Lithomancer
+7% Synergy $0.85
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
-2% Synergy $1.53

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+38% Synergy $0.38
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+34% Synergy $0.38
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+19% Synergy $13.15
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+13% Synergy $0.34
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+11% Synergy $13.56
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+10% Synergy $0.38
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+8% Synergy $0.94
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+6% Synergy $5.74
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+4% Synergy $11.03
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $40.73
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+1% Synergy $1.80
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+1% Synergy $7.26
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
0% Synergy $0.26
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-1% Synergy $6.18
War Room War Room
-2% Synergy $2.52
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-2% Synergy $0.31
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.33
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-5% Synergy $5.99
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-9% Synergy $7.37
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $2.94
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-18% Synergy $4.72
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-20% Synergy $51.37

Mana Artifacts

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

The Irencrag The Irencrag
+11% Synergy $1.09
Phial of Galadriel Phial of Galadriel
+9% Synergy $0.59
Inherited Envelope Inherited Envelope
+9% Synergy $0.25
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $2.20
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.21
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+2% Synergy $0.36
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.13
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.33
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $2.51
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $1.10
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-5% Synergy $0.34
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-9% Synergy $35.66

Lands

The mana base foundation for Frodo, Determined Hero decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+10% Synergy $0.36
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+8% Synergy $1.79
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+6% Synergy $8.76
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+6% Synergy $0.34
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.33
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.08
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.25
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.12
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-2% Synergy $3.11

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Frodo, Determined Hero.

Balan, Wandering Knight Balan, Wandering Knight
Halvar, God of Battle Halvar, God of Battle
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
Akiri, Line-Slinger Anara, Wolvid Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Anara, Wolvid Familiar
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
Akiri, Line-Slinger Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Radiant, Serra Archangel Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Beatrix, Loyal General Beatrix, Loyal General
Bruenor Battlehammer Bruenor Battlehammer
Kemba, Kha Regent Kemba, Kha Regent
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Wyleth, Soul of Steel Wyleth, Soul of Steel
Akiri, Line-Slinger Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Akiri, Line-Slinger // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
The Fifth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Fifth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
Akiri, Line-Slinger Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Akiri, Line-Slinger // Akroma, Vision of Ixidor
Akiri, Line-Slinger Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Akiri, Line-Slinger // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Akiri, Line-Slinger Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Akiri, Line-Slinger Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Akiri, Line-Slinger // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Akiri, Line-Slinger Tana, the Bloodsower Akiri, Line-Slinger // Tana, the Bloodsower
The Eleventh Doctor Yasmin Khan The Eleventh Doctor // Yasmin Khan
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Eivor, Battle-Ready Eivor, Battle-Ready
Tegan Jovanka Tegan Jovanka
Nahiri, the Lithomancer Nahiri, the Lithomancer
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Nahiri, Forged in Fury Nahiri, Forged in Fury
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Flaming Fist Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Flaming Fist
Akiri, Line-Slinger Esior, Wardwing Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Dargo, the Shipwrecker Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar