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Sam, Loyal Attendant
Price tag $0.36

Legendary CreatureHalfling Peasant

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2605 Current Rank
#2408 Last Week
#2703 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Sam, Loyal Attendant.

Partner Commander

Sam, Loyal Attendant can partner with Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Sam, Loyal Attendant decks.

Technodrome Technodrome
+20% Synergy
Mutagen Man, Living Ooze Mutagen Man, Living Ooze
+17% Synergy
Leonardo, Cutting Edge Leonardo, Cutting Edge
+17% Synergy
The Ooze The Ooze
+17% Synergy
Mikey & Leo, Chaos & Order Mikey & Leo, Chaos & Order
+16% Synergy

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Sam, Loyal Attendant's abilities and overall game plan.

Peregrin Took Peregrin Took
+90% Synergy $0.55
Treebeard, Gracious Host Treebeard, Gracious Host
+82% Synergy $2.80
Banquet Guests Banquet Guests
+80% Synergy $0.22
Samwise Gamgee Samwise Gamgee
+80% Synergy $2.23
Rosie Cotton of South Lane Rosie Cotton of South Lane
+80% Synergy $0.22
Farmer Cotton Farmer Cotton
+78% Synergy $1.30
Feasting Hobbit Feasting Hobbit
+76% Synergy $0.33
Gilded Goose Gilded Goose
+75% Synergy $0.53
Elanor Gardner Elanor Gardner
+72% Synergy $3.84
Night of the Sweets' Revenge Night of the Sweets' Revenge
+71% Synergy $0.49

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Sam, Loyal Attendant decks.

Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+70% Synergy $2.60
Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit
+70% Synergy $0.55
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+67% Synergy $5.92
Many Partings Many Partings
+65% Synergy $0.13
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+62% Synergy $9.07
Revive the Shire Revive the Shire
+62% Synergy $0.12
Meriadoc Brandybuck Meriadoc Brandybuck
+55% Synergy $0.08
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+54% Synergy $2.71
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+5% Synergy $0.93
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-2% Synergy $1.16

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+9% Synergy $99.32
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+6% Synergy $48.00
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+2% Synergy $47.42
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $98.84
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
0% Synergy $7.12
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $31.52
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-3% Synergy $20.12

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Sam, Loyal Attendant's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Prize Pig Prize Pig
+55% Synergy $0.18
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
+48% Synergy $0.25
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+47% Synergy $4.42
Astrid Peth Astrid Peth
+44% Synergy $4.24
Merry, Warden of Isengard Merry, Warden of Isengard
+43% Synergy $0.27
Motivated Pony Motivated Pony
+43% Synergy $0.15
Bill the Pony Bill the Pony
+39% Synergy $0.12
Eastfarthing Farmer Eastfarthing Farmer
+39% Synergy $0.05
Unlucky Cabbage Merchant Unlucky Cabbage Merchant
+38% Synergy $0.17
Tough Cookie Tough Cookie
+38% Synergy $0.13
Feasting Troll King Feasting Troll King
+36% Synergy $0.52
Apothecary White Apothecary White
+36% Synergy $3.72
Lathiel, the Bounteous Dawn Lathiel, the Bounteous Dawn
+34% Synergy $0.48
Shire Shirriff Shire Shirriff
+33% Synergy $0.06
The Cabbage Merchant The Cabbage Merchant
+32% Synergy $17.63
Sierra, Nuka's Biggest Fan Sierra, Nuka's Biggest Fan
+31% Synergy $0.17
Prosperous Innkeeper Prosperous Innkeeper
+28% Synergy $0.19
Butterbur, Bree Innkeeper Butterbur, Bree Innkeeper
+28% Synergy $0.09
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
+27% Synergy $0.78
Hurska Sweet-Tooth Hurska Sweet-Tooth
+27% Synergy $1.74
Teething Wurmlet Teething Wurmlet
+26% Synergy $0.32
Brandywine Farmer Brandywine Farmer
+24% Synergy $0.06
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+22% Synergy $2.94
Gingerbrute Gingerbrute
+20% Synergy $0.15
Generous Ent Generous Ent
+20% Synergy $0.75
Honored Dreyleader Honored Dreyleader
+20% Synergy $0.14
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+18% Synergy $5.44
Provisions Merchant Provisions Merchant
+18% Synergy $0.18
Essence Warden Essence Warden
+17% Synergy $2.75
Galadriel, Gift-Giver Galadriel, Gift-Giver
+17% Synergy $4.63
Displaced Dinosaurs Displaced Dinosaurs
+17% Synergy $2.19
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+15% Synergy $18.65
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+15% Synergy $32.78
Yotian Dissident Yotian Dissident
+15% Synergy $0.10
Blossoming Bogbeast Blossoming Bogbeast
+14% Synergy $4.97
Frodo Baggins Frodo Baggins
+14% Synergy $0.07
Wicked Wolf Wicked Wolf
+14% Synergy $0.30
Orchard Strider Orchard Strider
+14% Synergy $0.05
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody
+13% Synergy $0.05
Samwise the Stouthearted Samwise the Stouthearted
+13% Synergy $0.08
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+12% Synergy $15.98
Sarinth Steelseeker Sarinth Steelseeker
+12% Synergy $0.19
Bosco, Just a Bear Bosco, Just a Bear
+12% Synergy $0.23
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+11% Synergy $12.95
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+10% Synergy $34.99
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+10% Synergy $0.91
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+4% Synergy $2.47
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-8% Synergy $0.62
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-14% Synergy $0.18
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
-16% Synergy $0.51

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Sam, Loyal Attendant safe.

Hobbit's Sting Hobbit's Sting
+41% Synergy $0.12
Pawpatch Formation Pawpatch Formation
+30% Synergy $0.29
Stew the Coneys Stew the Coneys
+28% Synergy $0.09
Second Breakfast Second Breakfast
+25% Synergy $0.06
Pippin's Bravery Pippin's Bravery
+20% Synergy $0.05
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+18% Synergy $2.17
Crumb and Get It Crumb and Get It
+10% Synergy $0.04
Cosmic Rebirth Cosmic Rebirth
+9% Synergy $0.15
Reprieve Reprieve
+7% Synergy $1.32
Insatiable Appetite Insatiable Appetite
+7% Synergy $0.05
Fell the Pheasant Fell the Pheasant
+7% Synergy $0.05
You Cannot Pass! You Cannot Pass!
+6% Synergy $0.10
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+5% Synergy $0.78
Dispatch Dispatch
+5% Synergy $0.20
Emergency Eject Emergency Eject
+5% Synergy $0.09
Bombadil's Song Bombadil's Song
+5% Synergy $0.07
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+4% Synergy $1.23
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+4% Synergy $3.07
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+2% Synergy $3.41
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
0% Synergy $0.78
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-1% Synergy $1.29
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-2% Synergy $0.27
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-3% Synergy $17.09
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-5% Synergy $11.33
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
-5% Synergy $9.18
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-8% Synergy $14.64
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-11% Synergy $0.87
Beast Within Beast Within
-16% Synergy $0.60

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Sam, Loyal Attendant's game plan and control the board.

Giant Opportunity Giant Opportunity
+41% Synergy $0.13
Late to Dinner Late to Dinner
+27% Synergy $0.10
Return from the Wilds Return from the Wilds
+25% Synergy $0.18
Spider Food Spider Food
+21% Synergy $0.09
Fumigate Fumigate
+18% Synergy $0.19
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+11% Synergy $0.21
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+11% Synergy $0.17
Bumi's Feast Lecture Bumi's Feast Lecture
+9% Synergy $0.28
Farseek Farseek
+8% Synergy $0.49
Harmonize Harmonize
+6% Synergy $0.11
Wolf's Quarry Wolf's Quarry
+5% Synergy $0.04
The Ring Goes South The Ring Goes South
+4% Synergy $0.21
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+3% Synergy $0.79
For the Common Good For the Common Good
+3% Synergy $1.27
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+1% Synergy $2.33
Cultivate Cultivate
0% Synergy $0.37
Farewell Farewell
0% Synergy $4.79
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $5.29
Wrath of God Wrath of God
0% Synergy $2.73
Austere Command Austere Command
-2% Synergy $0.43
Three Visits Three Visits
-3% Synergy $7.89
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
-3% Synergy $10.03
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-10% Synergy $0.43
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-11% Synergy $0.56

Utility Artifacts

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

Field-Tested Frying Pan Field-Tested Frying Pan
+52% Synergy $0.99
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+43% Synergy $19.22
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+40% Synergy $0.70
Lembas Lembas
+34% Synergy $1.24
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+32% Synergy $3.04
Bagel and Schmear Bagel and Schmear
+31% Synergy $0.07
Heaped Harvest Heaped Harvest
+28% Synergy $0.12
Hot Dog Cart Hot Dog Cart
+26% Synergy $0.08
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+20% Synergy $0.18
Candy Trail Candy Trail
+18% Synergy $0.45
Instant Ramen Instant Ramen
+17% Synergy $0.14
Trading Post Trading Post
+17% Synergy $0.48
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+16% Synergy $19.38
Bilbo's Ring Bilbo's Ring
+14% Synergy $12.70
Nutrient Block Nutrient Block
+12% Synergy $0.13
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+11% Synergy $12.58
The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
+11% Synergy $6.26
Carrot Cake Carrot Cake
+10% Synergy $0.09
Bumbleflower's Sharepot Bumbleflower's Sharepot
+10% Synergy $0.04
Witch's Oven Witch's Oven
+9% Synergy $0.57
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+8% Synergy $2.04
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+7% Synergy $0.63
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+6% Synergy $21.62
Krovod Haunch Krovod Haunch
+6% Synergy $0.09
Eriette's Tempting Apple Eriette's Tempting Apple
+6% Synergy $0.15
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+5% Synergy $3.44
The Underworld Cookbook The Underworld Cookbook
+5% Synergy $0.34
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+4% Synergy $3.72
Bootleggers' Stash Bootleggers' Stash
+4% Synergy $0.61
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+3% Synergy $2.71
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $4.38
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-5% Synergy $60.21
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-17% Synergy $1.58

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Sam, Loyal Attendant's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Trail of Crumbs Trail of Crumbs
+50% Synergy $0.74
Killer Service Killer Service
+37% Synergy $0.17
Welcome to Sweettooth Welcome to Sweettooth
+28% Synergy $0.15
Gourmand's Talent Gourmand's Talent
+27% Synergy $0.26
Assemble the Entmoot Assemble the Entmoot
+22% Synergy $0.26
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+21% Synergy $25.75
Campsite Cuisine Campsite Cuisine
+21% Synergy $16.59
Griffin Aerie Griffin Aerie
+20% Synergy $0.10
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+14% Synergy $31.84
Fae Offering Fae Offering
+14% Synergy $0.13
Food Coma Food Coma
+12% Synergy $0.12
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+11% Synergy $0.42
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+10% Synergy $1.90
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+9% Synergy $45.63
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+8% Synergy $3.65
Trudge Garden Trudge Garden
+7% Synergy $0.50
Shortcut to Mushrooms Shortcut to Mushrooms
+7% Synergy $0.06
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+6% Synergy $2.87
Creeping Crystal Coating Creeping Crystal Coating
+6% Synergy $0.23
Sidequest: Catch a Fish Cooking Campsite Sidequest: Catch a Fish
+6% Synergy $0.12
Call for Unity Call for Unity
+5% Synergy $0.16
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+4% Synergy $6.62
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+3% Synergy $3.29
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+3% Synergy $0.03
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+2% Synergy $9.05
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+1% Synergy $13.26
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+1% Synergy $1.79
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-4% Synergy $23.88
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
-7% Synergy $0.24
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-8% Synergy $4.21
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-9% Synergy $0.30
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-12% Synergy $1.14

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Sam, Loyal Attendant to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+4% Synergy $29.12

Utility Lands

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

The Shire The Shire
+66% Synergy $2.59
Gingerbread Cabin Gingerbread Cabin
+37% Synergy $0.35
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+14% Synergy $4.39
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+10% Synergy $0.82
Great Hall of the Citadel Great Hall of the Citadel
+7% Synergy $0.25
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+7% Synergy $0.30
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+5% Synergy $5.75
Fountainport Fountainport
+4% Synergy $3.75
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+2% Synergy $4.57
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-1% Synergy $5.18
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-3% Synergy $0.27
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-3% Synergy $38.85
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-5% Synergy $0.14
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-6% Synergy $12.91
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-6% Synergy $0.21
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $3.28
Gavony Township Gavony Township
-9% Synergy $4.06

Mana Artifacts

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

Golden Egg Golden Egg
+12% Synergy $0.13
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+8% Synergy $0.35
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.32
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.17
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.04
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $1.71
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
-5% Synergy $0.72
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
-8% Synergy $0.37

Lands

The mana base foundation for Sam, Loyal Attendant decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Graypelt Refuge Graypelt Refuge
+22% Synergy $0.19
Shire Terrace Shire Terrace
+20% Synergy $0.11
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
+16% Synergy $0.20
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+15% Synergy $0.13
Brushland Brushland
+12% Synergy $0.76
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+8% Synergy $0.09
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+8% Synergy $0.20
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+7% Synergy $0.12
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+4% Synergy $0.39
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+4% Synergy $8.99
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
+3% Synergy $0.09
Savannah Savannah
+2% Synergy
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.17
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+1% Synergy $12.58
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.17
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
+1% Synergy $4.09
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $30.30
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.20
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $5.29
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
0% Synergy $25.95
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $25.34
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
0% Synergy $2.04
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-2% Synergy $0.20
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
-2% Synergy $0.20
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.09
Arctic Treeline Arctic Treeline
-2% Synergy $0.31
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-3% Synergy $9.96
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
-3% Synergy $0.55
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.23
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-4% Synergy $4.93
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-5% Synergy $6.95
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.21
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-6% Synergy $0.17
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
-6% Synergy $2.17
Lush Portico Lush Portico
-6% Synergy $6.30
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
-6% Synergy $0.12
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
-7% Synergy $0.24
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-8% Synergy $2.04
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
-8% Synergy $13.75
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-9% Synergy $0.12
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
-9% Synergy $6.46
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
-11% Synergy $0.16
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-19% Synergy $0.17

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