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Samut, the Driving Force
Price tag $0.21

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

#637 Current Rank
#630 Last Week
#599 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.

Raiding Schemes Raiding Schemes
+7% Synergy $0.29
Springleaf Parade Springleaf Parade
+5% Synergy $8.98
Kinbinding Kinbinding
+4% Synergy $0.34
Adept Watershaper Adept Watershaper
+4% Synergy $0.56
Brigid, Clachan's Heart Brigid, Doun's Mind Brigid, Clachan's Heart
+1% Synergy $0.59

High Synergy Cards

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

Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
+80% Synergy $1.22
Amonkhet Raceway Amonkhet Raceway
+78% Synergy $0.36
Avishkar Raceway Avishkar Raceway
+73% Synergy $0.23
Point the Way Point the Way
+62% Synergy $0.14
Endrider Catalyzer Endrider Catalyzer
+56% Synergy $0.06
Kickoff Celebrations Kickoff Celebrations
+55% Synergy $0.16
Perilous Snare Perilous Snare
+53% Synergy $0.28
Racers' Scoreboard Racers' Scoreboard
+51% Synergy $0.18
Burnout Bashtronaut Burnout Bashtronaut
+51% Synergy $1.68
Hazoret, Godseeker Hazoret, Godseeker
+48% Synergy $0.78

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 $1.23
Kolodin, Triumph Caster Kolodin, Triumph Caster
+41% Synergy $0.19
Nesting Bot Nesting Bot
+40% Synergy $0.28
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+39% Synergy $3.61
Parhelion II Parhelion II
+36% Synergy $1.01
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+20% Synergy $3.37
Cultivate Cultivate
-2% Synergy $0.26
Farseek Farseek
-4% Synergy $0.71
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-6% Synergy $1.37
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-12% Synergy $1.25

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+3% Synergy $43.27
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $7.19
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-5% Synergy $51.58
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-5% Synergy $49.53
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-7% Synergy $32.30

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 $0.95
Cloudspire Coordinator Cloudspire Coordinator
+32% Synergy $0.12
Interface Ace Interface Ace
+31% Synergy $0.15
Caradora, Heart of Alacria Caradora, Heart of Alacria
+28% Synergy $0.17
Miriam, Herd Whisperer Miriam, Herd Whisperer
+28% Synergy $0.07
Howlsquad Heavy Howlsquad Heavy
+28% Synergy $4.28
Cloudspire Captain Cloudspire Captain
+27% Synergy $0.12
Pride of the Road Pride of the Road
+26% Synergy $0.10
Rip, Spawn Hunter Rip, Spawn Hunter
+26% Synergy $0.20
Balthier and Fran Balthier and Fran
+24% Synergy $0.23
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+21% Synergy $3.66
Wylie Duke, Atiin Hero Wylie Duke, Atiin Hero
+21% Synergy $0.22
Veteran Beastrider Veteran Beastrider
+20% Synergy $0.19
Leonin Surveyor Leonin Surveyor
+20% Synergy $0.05
Kona, Rescue Beastie Kona, Rescue Beastie
+19% Synergy $1.12
Endrider Spikespitter Endrider Spikespitter
+19% Synergy $0.03
Lagorin, Soul of Alacria Lagorin, Soul of Alacria
+19% Synergy $0.16
Canyon Vaulter Canyon Vaulter
+16% Synergy $0.11
Intrepid Stablemaster Intrepid Stablemaster
+15% Synergy $0.09
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+14% Synergy $5.61
Pyrewood Gearhulk Pyrewood Gearhulk
+14% Synergy $0.75
Guardian Sunmare Guardian Sunmare
+14% Synergy $0.29
Aeronaut Admiral Aeronaut Admiral
+13% Synergy $0.18
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+12% Synergy $2.39
Astor, Bearer of Blades Astor, Bearer of Blades
+12% Synergy $0.45
Goblin Surveyor Goblin Surveyor
+12% Synergy $0.05
Voyager Quickwelder Voyager Quickwelder
+11% Synergy $0.29
Walking Sarcophagus Walking Sarcophagus
+11% Synergy $0.03
Depala, Pilot Exemplar Depala, Pilot Exemplar
+11% Synergy $0.29
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+10% Synergy $2.50
Loxodon Surveyor Loxodon Surveyor
+10% Synergy $0.02
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+9% Synergy $2.69
Dynamite Diver Dynamite Diver
+9% Synergy $0.10
Redshift, Rocketeer Chief Redshift, Rocketeer Chief
+9% Synergy $0.21
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+8% Synergy $7.35
Bulwark Ox Bulwark Ox
+8% Synergy $0.25
Jetmir, Nexus of Revels Jetmir, Nexus of Revels
+6% Synergy $7.88
Samut, Voice of Dissent Samut, Voice of Dissent
+6% Synergy $2.54
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+5% Synergy $10.39
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+4% Synergy $5.91
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+4% Synergy $4.82
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+4% Synergy $2.09
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+3% Synergy $24.07
Baylen, the Haymaker Baylen, the Haymaker
+2% Synergy $0.48
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+1% Synergy $13.51
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+1% Synergy $0.31
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+1% Synergy $53.73
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
-1% Synergy $0.67
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
-2% Synergy $22.50
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-4% Synergy $1.39

Instants

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

Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+25% Synergy $2.92
March of the Multitudes March of the Multitudes
+21% Synergy $1.37
Defend the Rider Defend the Rider
+19% Synergy $0.84
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+18% Synergy $2.79
Sprout Swarm Sprout Swarm
+13% Synergy $0.66
Road Rage Road Rage
+12% Synergy $0.08
Run Over Run Over
+10% Synergy $0.10
Armed and Armored Armed and Armored
+9% Synergy $0.33
Big Score Big Score
+7% Synergy $0.99
Ride's End Ride's End
+7% Synergy $0.12
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+6% Synergy $5.36
Broken Wings Broken Wings
+6% Synergy $0.03
Artifact Mutation Artifact Mutation
+5% Synergy $1.94
Arachnogenesis Arachnogenesis
+5% Synergy $2.56
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+4% Synergy $0.59
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+4% Synergy $0.37
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+4% Synergy $0.26
Aura Mutation Aura Mutation
+3% Synergy $1.64
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+3% Synergy $6.43
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+2% Synergy $3.75
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+2% Synergy $2.95
Beast Within Beast Within
+1% Synergy $0.70
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
0% Synergy $0.51
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
0% Synergy $6.66
Dispatch Dispatch
0% Synergy $0.29
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-3% Synergy $1.28
Second Harvest Second Harvest
-3% Synergy $1.73
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-3% Synergy $7.92
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-5% Synergy $66.45
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-6% Synergy $15.89
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-6% Synergy $18.36
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-10% Synergy $12.95

Sorceries

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

Forth Eorlingas! Forth Eorlingas!
+22% Synergy $3.28
Song of Totentanz Song of Totentanz
+21% Synergy $1.61
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+19% Synergy $1.42
Push the Limit Push the Limit
+19% Synergy $0.12
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+17% Synergy $0.55
Pest Infestation Pest Infestation
+14% Synergy $0.37
Tune Up Tune Up
+14% Synergy $0.20
Explosive Getaway Explosive Getaway
+12% Synergy $0.14
From Father to Son From Father to Son
+11% Synergy $0.24
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+10% Synergy $2.18
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+10% Synergy $18.49
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+9% Synergy $1.01
Start Your Engines Start Your Engines
+9% Synergy $0.26
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+8% Synergy $0.24
Collision Course Collision Course
+8% Synergy $0.05
Camaraderie Camaraderie
+7% Synergy $0.31
Tempt with Vengeance Tempt with Vengeance
+7% Synergy $0.28
Open the Way Open the Way
+7% Synergy $4.61
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+7% Synergy $0.62
Spectacular Pileup Spectacular Pileup
+7% Synergy $0.25
Rise from the Wreck Rise from the Wreck
+6% Synergy $0.06
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+5% Synergy $2.33
Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
+5% Synergy $0.09
Haze of Rage Haze of Rage
+5% Synergy $2.34
Become the Avalanche Become the Avalanche
+5% Synergy $0.28
Form a Posse Form a Posse
+5% Synergy $0.16
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+3% Synergy $0.74
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+2% Synergy $0.81
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $6.50
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-1% Synergy $1.31
Harmonize Harmonize
-1% Synergy $0.23
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
-1% Synergy $0.30
Three Visits Three Visits
-2% Synergy $9.41
Austere Command Austere Command
-2% Synergy $0.43
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-2% Synergy $2.56
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-3% Synergy $38.29
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-5% Synergy $3.14
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-6% Synergy $0.42

Utility Artifacts

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

Thunderous Velocipede Thunderous Velocipede
+32% Synergy $1.17
Salvation Engine Salvation Engine
+30% Synergy $2.46
Rocketeer Boostbuggy Rocketeer Boostbuggy
+30% Synergy $0.09
Valor's Flagship Valor's Flagship
+28% Synergy $0.55
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
+24% Synergy $1.81
Guidelight Matrix Guidelight Matrix
+22% Synergy $0.16
The Regalia The Regalia
+21% Synergy $1.07
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+20% Synergy $1.87
Peacewalker Colossus Peacewalker Colossus
+20% Synergy $0.48
Earthrumbler Earthrumbler
+19% Synergy $0.11
Alacrian Armory Alacrian Armory
+18% Synergy $0.17
Hoard Hauler Hoard Hauler
+18% Synergy $0.37
Cloudspire Skycycle Cloudspire Skycycle
+18% Synergy $0.05
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+16% Synergy $1.35
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
+15% Synergy $0.28
Rolling Hamsphere Rolling Hamsphere
+15% Synergy $0.28
Reaver Titan Reaver Titan
+15% Synergy $22.50
Spire Mechcycle Spire Mechcycle
+15% Synergy $0.09
Surgehacker Mech Surgehacker Mech
+13% Synergy $0.26
Nautiloid Ship Nautiloid Ship
+11% Synergy $9.85
Detention Chariot Detention Chariot
+11% Synergy $0.11
Reckoner Bankbuster Reckoner Bankbuster
+11% Synergy $0.39
Esika's Chariot Esika's Chariot
+10% Synergy $0.37
Thunderhawk Gunship Thunderhawk Gunship
+10% Synergy $14.22
Voyager Glidecar Voyager Glidecar
+9% Synergy $0.17
Unidentified Hovership Unidentified Hovership
+9% Synergy $0.22
Gastal Thrillroller Gastal Thrillroller
+9% Synergy $0.19
RMS Titanic RMS Titanic
+8% Synergy $5.32
Air Response Unit Air Response Unit
+8% Synergy $0.06
Lifecraft Engine Lifecraft Engine
+8% Synergy $0.36
Clamorous Ironclad Clamorous Ironclad
+8% Synergy $0.08
Mechtitan Core Mechtitan Core
+7% Synergy $0.33
Rover Blades Rover Blades
+7% Synergy $0.11
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o Mighty Servant of Leuk-o
+7% Synergy $0.31
Cybership Cybership
+6% Synergy $0.45
Spotcycle Scouter Spotcycle Scouter
+6% Synergy $0.02
Burner Rocket Burner Rocket
+6% Synergy $0.05
Broadcast Rambler Broadcast Rambler
+6% Synergy $0.03
Aerial Surveyor Aerial Surveyor
+6% Synergy $1.07
Skyseer's Chariot Skyseer's Chariot
+5% Synergy $0.13
Brotherhood Vertibird Brotherhood Vertibird
+5% Synergy $0.34
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+4% Synergy $30.72
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-1% Synergy $4.97
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
-2% Synergy $0.80
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy $4.56
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-7% Synergy $61.31
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-9% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

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

Lightwheel Enhancements Lightwheel Enhancements
+28% Synergy $0.12
Outpace Oblivion Outpace Oblivion
+28% Synergy $0.09
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+12% Synergy $6.18
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+11% Synergy $1.88
March of the World Ooze March of the World Ooze
+10% Synergy $2.11
Roadside Assistance Roadside Assistance
+10% Synergy $0.11
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+9% Synergy $1.60
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+8% Synergy $0.46
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+8% Synergy $0.45
Assemble the Legion Assemble the Legion
+6% Synergy $0.41
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+5% Synergy $5.12
Roar of Resistance Roar of Resistance
+4% Synergy $1.09
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+3% Synergy $6.75
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+3% Synergy $29.01
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+2% Synergy $0.88
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+2% Synergy $5.36
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+1% Synergy $1.29
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
0% Synergy $6.11
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
-1% Synergy $2.75
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
-3% Synergy $3.47
Doubling Season Doubling Season
-4% Synergy $33.97
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
-4% Synergy $31.64
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-4% Synergy $51.58
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-11% Synergy $1.59
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
-20% Synergy $4.22

Planeswalkers

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

Chandra, Spark Hunter Chandra, Spark Hunter
+28% Synergy $3.87
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+6% Synergy $1.80
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+3% Synergy $40.18

Utility Lands

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

Country Roads Country Roads
+25% Synergy $0.15
Wild Roads Wild Roads
+24% Synergy $0.12
Rocky Roads Rocky Roads
+23% Synergy $0.20
Mech Hangar Mech Hangar
+19% Synergy $0.35
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $3.70
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.30
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-4% Synergy $46.17
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-8% Synergy $14.19
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
-8% Synergy $0.30
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-10% Synergy $0.31
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-13% Synergy $0.39

Mana Artifacts

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

Starting Column Starting Column
+59% Synergy $0.14
Veloheart Bike Veloheart Bike
+27% Synergy $0.08
Cultivator's Caravan Cultivator's Caravan
+18% Synergy $0.18
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+10% Synergy $0.33
Boommobile Boommobile
+10% Synergy $0.18
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+9% Synergy $21.90
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+8% Synergy $1.58
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+8% Synergy $0.31
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+5% Synergy $0.86
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $1.06
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+4% Synergy $3.80
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.30
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.31
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+2% Synergy $0.44
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $2.55
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
0% Synergy $0.46
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
0% Synergy $0.37
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.37
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-3% Synergy $0.83
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.01

Lands

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

Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
+20% Synergy $13.49
Creosote Heath Creosote Heath
+15% Synergy $0.22
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
+15% Synergy $0.28
Bristling Backwoods Bristling Backwoods
+14% Synergy $0.25
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+9% Synergy $0.20
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
+8% Synergy $0.23
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
+8% Synergy $0.15
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
+7% Synergy $5.12
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
+6% Synergy $6.26
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+5% Synergy $2.33
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+4% Synergy $5.81
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+3% Synergy $2.01
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+3% Synergy $0.40
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+3% Synergy $7.09
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.25
Sheltering Landscape Sheltering Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.22
Commercial District Commercial District
+2% Synergy $8.45
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+2% Synergy $10.53
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.20
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.21
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+1% Synergy $0.31
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
0% Synergy $0.35
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
0% Synergy $0.31
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
0% Synergy $16.92
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
0% Synergy $15.45
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
0% Synergy $0.33
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
0% Synergy $0.27
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
-1% Synergy $17.69
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-1% Synergy $0.19
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.29
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-2% Synergy $2.20
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-3% Synergy $10.79
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-3% Synergy $0.72
Brushland Brushland
-3% Synergy $0.82
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
-4% Synergy $0.19
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.23
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-5% Synergy $8.81
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-5% Synergy $7.13
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.30
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-5% Synergy $0.24
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-6% Synergy $11.34
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-6% Synergy $19.28
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-6% Synergy $29.10
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-7% Synergy $1.11
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-7% Synergy $0.24
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-8% Synergy $0.22
Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine
-11% Synergy $0.28
Game Trail Game Trail
-11% Synergy $0.26
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-12% Synergy $0.24
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-17% Synergy $0.19

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