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Samut, the Driving Force
Price tag $0.16

Legendary CreatureHuman Warrior Cleric

Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for W
Naya

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#634 Current Rank
#663 Last Week
#607 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Samut, the Driving Force.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Samut, the Driving Force decks.

Springleaf Parade Springleaf Parade
+5% Synergy $6.03
Raiding Schemes Raiding Schemes
+4% Synergy $0.35
Adept Watershaper Adept Watershaper
+3% Synergy $0.54
Kinbinding Kinbinding
+2% Synergy $0.35
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
0% Synergy $16.81

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Samut, the Driving Force's abilities and overall game plan.

Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
+79% Synergy $1.02
Amonkhet Raceway Amonkhet Raceway
+78% Synergy $0.20
Avishkar Raceway Avishkar Raceway
+72% Synergy $0.06
Point the Way Point the Way
+62% Synergy $0.09
Endrider Catalyzer Endrider Catalyzer
+56% Synergy $0.05
Kickoff Celebrations Kickoff Celebrations
+55% Synergy $0.02
Perilous Snare Perilous Snare
+52% Synergy $0.22
Burnout Bashtronaut Burnout Bashtronaut
+50% Synergy $1.10
Racers' Scoreboard Racers' Scoreboard
+50% Synergy $0.07
Hazoret, Godseeker Hazoret, Godseeker
+47% Synergy $0.83

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Samut, the Driving Force decks.

Lumbering Worldwagon Lumbering Worldwagon
+44% Synergy $1.30
Kolodin, Triumph Caster Kolodin, Triumph Caster
+41% Synergy $0.15
Nesting Bot Nesting Bot
+40% Synergy $0.14
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+39% Synergy $2.60
Parhelion II Parhelion II
+35% Synergy $1.14
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+20% Synergy $2.08
Cultivate Cultivate
-2% Synergy $0.37
Farseek Farseek
-4% Synergy $0.49
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-6% Synergy $1.16
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-12% Synergy $0.93

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+3% Synergy $42.23
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $99.32
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-5% Synergy $47.42
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-5% Synergy $48.00
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-7% Synergy $31.52

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Samut, the Driving Force's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Oviya, Automech Artisan Oviya, Automech Artisan
+33% Synergy $0.66
Cloudspire Coordinator Cloudspire Coordinator
+32% Synergy $0.06
Interface Ace Interface Ace
+31% Synergy $0.04
Caradora, Heart of Alacria Caradora, Heart of Alacria
+28% Synergy $0.14
Miriam, Herd Whisperer Miriam, Herd Whisperer
+28% Synergy $0.10
Howlsquad Heavy Howlsquad Heavy
+28% Synergy $2.09
Cloudspire Captain Cloudspire Captain
+27% Synergy $0.07
Pride of the Road Pride of the Road
+26% Synergy $0.06
Rip, Spawn Hunter Rip, Spawn Hunter
+25% Synergy $0.16
Balthier and Fran Balthier and Fran
+23% Synergy $0.18
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+21% Synergy $2.97
Wylie Duke, Atiin Hero Wylie Duke, Atiin Hero
+21% Synergy $0.13
Veteran Beastrider Veteran Beastrider
+20% Synergy $0.08
Leonin Surveyor Leonin Surveyor
+20% Synergy $0.04
Kona, Rescue Beastie Kona, Rescue Beastie
+19% Synergy $1.09
Lagorin, Soul of Alacria Lagorin, Soul of Alacria
+19% Synergy $0.07
Endrider Spikespitter Endrider Spikespitter
+19% Synergy $0.03
Canyon Vaulter Canyon Vaulter
+16% Synergy $0.06
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+15% Synergy $5.03
Pyrewood Gearhulk Pyrewood Gearhulk
+15% Synergy $0.57
Intrepid Stablemaster Intrepid Stablemaster
+15% Synergy $0.14
Guardian Sunmare Guardian Sunmare
+14% Synergy $0.20
Aeronaut Admiral Aeronaut Admiral
+13% Synergy $0.09
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+12% Synergy $2.58
Astor, Bearer of Blades Astor, Bearer of Blades
+12% Synergy $0.39
Goblin Surveyor Goblin Surveyor
+12% Synergy $0.05
Voyager Quickwelder Voyager Quickwelder
+12% Synergy $0.16
Walking Sarcophagus Walking Sarcophagus
+11% Synergy $0.03
Depala, Pilot Exemplar Depala, Pilot Exemplar
+11% Synergy $0.14
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+10% Synergy $1.95
Loxodon Surveyor Loxodon Surveyor
+10% Synergy $0.03
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+9% Synergy $7.84
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+9% Synergy $1.78
Dynamite Diver Dynamite Diver
+9% Synergy $0.07
Redshift, Rocketeer Chief Redshift, Rocketeer Chief
+9% Synergy $0.15
Bulwark Ox Bulwark Ox
+8% Synergy $0.23
Jetmir, Nexus of Revels Jetmir, Nexus of Revels
+6% Synergy $6.66
Samut, Voice of Dissent Samut, Voice of Dissent
+6% Synergy $2.03
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+5% Synergy $8.57
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+4% Synergy $4.15
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+4% Synergy $21.20
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+4% Synergy $5.16
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+4% Synergy $1.78
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+2% Synergy $46.54
Baylen, the Haymaker Baylen, the Haymaker
+2% Synergy $1.38
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+1% Synergy $12.95
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+1% Synergy $0.18
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
-1% Synergy $0.51
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
-1% Synergy $18.65
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-5% Synergy $0.62

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Samut, the Driving Force safe.

Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+26% Synergy $2.94
March of the Multitudes March of the Multitudes
+21% Synergy $0.90
Defend the Rider Defend the Rider
+19% Synergy $0.39
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+18% Synergy $1.45
Sprout Swarm Sprout Swarm
+13% Synergy $0.59
Road Rage Road Rage
+12% Synergy $0.07
Run Over Run Over
+10% Synergy $0.04
Armed and Armored Armed and Armored
+9% Synergy $0.32
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+7% Synergy $6.00
Big Score Big Score
+7% Synergy $0.86
Ride's End Ride's End
+7% Synergy $0.05
Broken Wings Broken Wings
+6% Synergy $0.03
Artifact Mutation Artifact Mutation
+5% Synergy $1.97
Arachnogenesis Arachnogenesis
+5% Synergy $2.40
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+4% Synergy $0.41
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+4% Synergy $0.27
Aura Mutation Aura Mutation
+4% Synergy $2.34
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+4% Synergy $0.27
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+3% Synergy $6.16
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+2% Synergy $1.76
Beast Within Beast Within
+1% Synergy $0.60
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+1% Synergy $4.23
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
0% Synergy $0.47
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
0% Synergy $8.46
Dispatch Dispatch
0% Synergy $0.20
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-2% Synergy $8.26
Second Harvest Second Harvest
-3% Synergy $2.17
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-4% Synergy $0.87
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-5% Synergy $62.01
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-6% Synergy $14.64
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-6% Synergy $17.09
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-10% Synergy $11.33

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Samut, the Driving Force's game plan and control the board.

Forth Eorlingas! Forth Eorlingas!
+22% Synergy $4.16
Song of Totentanz Song of Totentanz
+21% Synergy $2.77
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+19% Synergy $1.23
Push the Limit Push the Limit
+19% Synergy $0.07
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+17% Synergy $0.50
Tune Up Tune Up
+15% Synergy $0.09
Pest Infestation Pest Infestation
+14% Synergy $0.26
Explosive Getaway Explosive Getaway
+12% Synergy $0.12
From Father to Son From Father to Son
+11% Synergy $0.22
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+10% Synergy $1.99
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+10% Synergy $16.73
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+9% Synergy $0.85
Start Your Engines Start Your Engines
+9% Synergy $0.15
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+8% Synergy $0.13
Collision Course Collision Course
+8% Synergy $0.04
Camaraderie Camaraderie
+7% Synergy $0.42
Open the Way Open the Way
+7% Synergy $3.81
Tempt with Vengeance Tempt with Vengeance
+7% Synergy $0.18
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+7% Synergy $0.57
Spectacular Pileup Spectacular Pileup
+7% Synergy $0.19
Rise from the Wreck Rise from the Wreck
+6% Synergy $0.05
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+5% Synergy $2.04
Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
+5% Synergy $0.13
Haze of Rage Haze of Rage
+5% Synergy $2.14
Become the Avalanche Become the Avalanche
+5% Synergy $0.14
Form a Posse Form a Posse
+5% Synergy $0.07
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+3% Synergy $0.93
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+2% Synergy $0.79
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
0% Synergy $0.16
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $5.29
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-1% Synergy $0.56
Harmonize Harmonize
-1% Synergy $0.11
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $4.79
Three Visits Three Visits
-2% Synergy $7.89
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-2% Synergy $2.27
Austere Command Austere Command
-3% Synergy $0.43
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-3% Synergy $36.31
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-5% Synergy $2.33
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-6% Synergy $0.43

Utility Artifacts

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

Thunderous Velocipede Thunderous Velocipede
+32% Synergy $1.03
Salvation Engine Salvation Engine
+30% Synergy $2.27
Rocketeer Boostbuggy Rocketeer Boostbuggy
+30% Synergy $0.06
Valor's Flagship Valor's Flagship
+28% Synergy $0.43
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
+24% Synergy $1.61
Guidelight Matrix Guidelight Matrix
+22% Synergy $0.05
The Regalia The Regalia
+21% Synergy $0.90
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+20% Synergy $2.22
Peacewalker Colossus Peacewalker Colossus
+20% Synergy $0.41
Earthrumbler Earthrumbler
+19% Synergy $0.07
Alacrian Armory Alacrian Armory
+18% Synergy $0.12
Cloudspire Skycycle Cloudspire Skycycle
+18% Synergy $0.05
Hoard Hauler Hoard Hauler
+18% Synergy $0.34
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+16% Synergy $1.17
Rolling Hamsphere Rolling Hamsphere
+15% Synergy $0.19
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
+15% Synergy $0.27
Reaver Titan Reaver Titan
+15% Synergy $18.49
Spire Mechcycle Spire Mechcycle
+14% Synergy $0.03
Surgehacker Mech Surgehacker Mech
+13% Synergy $0.14
Nautiloid Ship Nautiloid Ship
+12% Synergy $9.40
Detention Chariot Detention Chariot
+11% Synergy $0.04
Reckoner Bankbuster Reckoner Bankbuster
+11% Synergy $0.44
Esika's Chariot Esika's Chariot
+10% Synergy $0.33
Thunderhawk Gunship Thunderhawk Gunship
+10% Synergy $10.88
Unidentified Hovership Unidentified Hovership
+9% Synergy $0.15
Voyager Glidecar Voyager Glidecar
+9% Synergy $0.15
Gastal Thrillroller Gastal Thrillroller
+9% Synergy $0.10
Air Response Unit Air Response Unit
+8% Synergy $0.02
RMS Titanic RMS Titanic
+8% Synergy $4.68
Lifecraft Engine Lifecraft Engine
+8% Synergy $0.25
Clamorous Ironclad Clamorous Ironclad
+8% Synergy $0.03
Mechtitan Core Mechtitan Core
+7% Synergy $0.31
Rover Blades Rover Blades
+7% Synergy $0.09
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o Mighty Servant of Leuk-o
+7% Synergy $0.22
Cybership Cybership
+6% Synergy $0.28
Burner Rocket Burner Rocket
+6% Synergy $0.05
Spotcycle Scouter Spotcycle Scouter
+6% Synergy $0.02
Broadcast Rambler Broadcast Rambler
+6% Synergy $0.03
Aerial Surveyor Aerial Surveyor
+6% Synergy $1.22
Skyseer's Chariot Skyseer's Chariot
+5% Synergy $0.12
Brotherhood Vertibird Brotherhood Vertibird
+5% Synergy $0.27
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+4% Synergy $31.93
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-1% Synergy $4.36
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
-3% Synergy $0.70
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy $4.38
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-7% Synergy $60.21
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-8% Synergy $1.58

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Samut, the Driving Force's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Outpace Oblivion Outpace Oblivion
+28% Synergy $0.05
Lightwheel Enhancements Lightwheel Enhancements
+28% Synergy $0.05
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+13% Synergy $6.22
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+12% Synergy $1.86
March of the World Ooze March of the World Ooze
+10% Synergy $1.38
Roadside Assistance Roadside Assistance
+10% Synergy $0.04
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+9% Synergy $0.97
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+8% Synergy $0.36
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+7% Synergy $0.33
Assemble the Legion Assemble the Legion
+6% Synergy $0.35
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+5% Synergy $4.34
Roar of Resistance Roar of Resistance
+4% Synergy $0.97
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+3% Synergy $6.48
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+3% Synergy $28.55
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+2% Synergy $1.17
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+2% Synergy $4.96
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
0% Synergy $9.05
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
0% Synergy $0.64
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
-1% Synergy $3.35
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
-3% Synergy $2.66
Doubling Season Doubling Season
-4% Synergy $31.84
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
-4% Synergy $25.75
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-4% Synergy $45.63
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-11% Synergy $1.58
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
-20% Synergy $2.88

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Samut, the Driving Force to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Chandra, Spark Hunter Chandra, Spark Hunter
+28% Synergy $3.50
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+6% Synergy $1.08
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+3% Synergy $29.12

Utility Lands

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

Country Roads Country Roads
+25% Synergy $0.10
Wild Roads Wild Roads
+24% Synergy $0.08
Rocky Roads Rocky Roads
+23% Synergy $0.12
Mech Hangar Mech Hangar
+19% Synergy $0.29
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
0% Synergy $14.43
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $3.28
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.11
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-4% Synergy $38.85
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-8% Synergy $12.91
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
-9% Synergy $0.23
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-10% Synergy $0.21
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-13% Synergy $0.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Starting Column Starting Column
+59% Synergy $0.06
Veloheart Bike Veloheart Bike
+27% Synergy $0.04
Cultivator's Caravan Cultivator's Caravan
+18% Synergy $0.14
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+11% Synergy $0.29
Boommobile Boommobile
+11% Synergy $0.12
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+9% Synergy $0.72
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+9% Synergy $19.96
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+8% Synergy $0.30
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $0.72
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+5% Synergy $3.55
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+5% Synergy $0.88
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.23
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.17
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+2% Synergy $0.43
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $1.71
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
0% Synergy $0.47
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
0% Synergy $0.37
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.32
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-2% Synergy $1.31
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.04

Lands

The mana base foundation for Samut, the Driving Force decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
+21% Synergy $9.87
Creosote Heath Creosote Heath
+15% Synergy $0.11
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
+14% Synergy $0.12
Bristling Backwoods Bristling Backwoods
+13% Synergy $0.12
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+9% Synergy $0.05
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
+8% Synergy $0.09
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
+8% Synergy $0.08
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
+7% Synergy $5.34
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+6% Synergy $2.04
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
+6% Synergy $6.46
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+4% Synergy $5.38
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+3% Synergy $2.32
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+3% Synergy $0.34
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+3% Synergy $6.30
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+3% Synergy $9.51
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.16
Sheltering Landscape Sheltering Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.14
Commercial District Commercial District
+2% Synergy $6.47
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.17
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.20
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+1% Synergy $0.53
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
0% Synergy $0.20
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
0% Synergy $0.26
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
0% Synergy $15.25
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
-1% Synergy $16.14
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-1% Synergy $12.58
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-1% Synergy $0.13
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
-1% Synergy $0.13
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.12
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-2% Synergy $15.15
Brushland Brushland
-2% Synergy $0.76
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-2% Synergy $0.17
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-3% Synergy $9.05
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-3% Synergy $0.39
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
-4% Synergy $0.15
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-5% Synergy $7.27
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-5% Synergy $6.95
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.09
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-5% Synergy $0.12
Command Tower Command Tower
-6% Synergy $0.23
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-6% Synergy $9.96
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-6% Synergy $15.87
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-6% Synergy $25.34
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-7% Synergy $0.21
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-7% Synergy $0.20
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-8% Synergy $0.17
Game Trail Game Trail
-11% Synergy $0.16
Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine
-12% Synergy $0.12
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-12% Synergy $0.17
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-17% Synergy $0.13

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