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Samut, the Driving Force
Price tag $0.10

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

#703 Current Rank
#698 Last Week
#631 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.

Shared Roots Shared Roots
-3% Synergy $0.69
Bitter Work Bitter Work
-6% Synergy $0.16
Cycle of Renewal Cycle of Renewal
-6% Synergy $0.15
The Legend of Kyoshi Avatar Kyoshi The Legend of Kyoshi
-8% Synergy $8.14
Great Divide Guide Great Divide Guide
-9% Synergy $1.08

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 $1.01
Amonkhet Raceway Amonkhet Raceway
+78% Synergy $0.29
Avishkar Raceway Avishkar Raceway
+72% Synergy $0.03
Point the Way Point the Way
+62% Synergy $0.04
Endrider Catalyzer Endrider Catalyzer
+56% Synergy $0.04
Kickoff Celebrations Kickoff Celebrations
+55% Synergy $0.10
Perilous Snare Perilous Snare
+52% Synergy $0.24
Burnout Bashtronaut Burnout Bashtronaut
+50% Synergy $0.79
Racers' Scoreboard Racers' Scoreboard
+50% Synergy $0.12
Hazoret, Godseeker Hazoret, Godseeker
+47% Synergy $0.63

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 $0.86
Kolodin, Triumph Caster Kolodin, Triumph Caster
+41% Synergy $0.11
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+39% Synergy $2.63
Nesting Bot Nesting Bot
+39% Synergy $0.17
Parhelion II Parhelion II
+36% Synergy $0.96
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+20% Synergy $1.06
Cultivate Cultivate
-3% Synergy $0.46
Farseek Farseek
-5% Synergy $0.37
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-6% Synergy $1.06
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-11% Synergy $1.71

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+3% Synergy $30.76
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $91.84
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-5% Synergy $46.24
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-6% Synergy $44.01
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-7% Synergy $30.49

Creatures

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

Oviya, Automech Artisan Oviya, Automech Artisan
+32% Synergy $0.61
Cloudspire Coordinator Cloudspire Coordinator
+32% Synergy $0.05
Interface Ace Interface Ace
+31% Synergy $0.03
Caradora, Heart of Alacria Caradora, Heart of Alacria
+28% Synergy $0.08
Miriam, Herd Whisperer Miriam, Herd Whisperer
+28% Synergy $0.11
Howlsquad Heavy Howlsquad Heavy
+28% Synergy $0.77
Cloudspire Captain Cloudspire Captain
+27% Synergy $0.08
Pride of the Road Pride of the Road
+26% Synergy $0.07
Rip, Spawn Hunter Rip, Spawn Hunter
+26% Synergy $0.13
Balthier and Fran Balthier and Fran
+23% Synergy $0.17
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+22% Synergy $2.79
Wylie Duke, Atiin Hero Wylie Duke, Atiin Hero
+21% Synergy $0.14
Leonin Surveyor Leonin Surveyor
+20% Synergy $0.06
Lagorin, Soul of Alacria Lagorin, Soul of Alacria
+20% Synergy $0.04
Veteran Beastrider Veteran Beastrider
+19% Synergy $0.13
Kona, Rescue Beastie Kona, Rescue Beastie
+19% Synergy $0.99
Endrider Spikespitter Endrider Spikespitter
+19% Synergy $0.02
Canyon Vaulter Canyon Vaulter
+16% Synergy $0.05
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+15% Synergy $4.08
Pyrewood Gearhulk Pyrewood Gearhulk
+15% Synergy $0.61
Intrepid Stablemaster Intrepid Stablemaster
+15% Synergy $0.09
Guardian Sunmare Guardian Sunmare
+14% Synergy $0.21
Astor, Bearer of Blades Astor, Bearer of Blades
+13% Synergy $0.39
Aeronaut Admiral Aeronaut Admiral
+13% Synergy $0.10
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+12% Synergy $1.83
Goblin Surveyor Goblin Surveyor
+12% Synergy $0.05
Voyager Quickwelder Voyager Quickwelder
+12% Synergy $0.11
Walking Sarcophagus Walking Sarcophagus
+11% Synergy $0.03
Depala, Pilot Exemplar Depala, Pilot Exemplar
+11% Synergy $0.15
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+10% Synergy $1.77
Loxodon Surveyor Loxodon Surveyor
+10% Synergy $0.02
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+9% Synergy $6.18
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+9% Synergy $1.26
Dynamite Diver Dynamite Diver
+9% Synergy $0.02
Redshift, Rocketeer Chief Redshift, Rocketeer Chief
+9% Synergy $0.12
Bulwark Ox Bulwark Ox
+8% Synergy $0.22
Jetmir, Nexus of Revels Jetmir, Nexus of Revels
+6% Synergy $7.05
Samut, Voice of Dissent Samut, Voice of Dissent
+6% Synergy $1.57
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+5% Synergy $5.31
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+4% Synergy $3.35
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+4% Synergy $18.43
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+4% Synergy $3.50
Baylen, the Haymaker Baylen, the Haymaker
+3% Synergy $0.86
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+3% Synergy $1.48
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+2% Synergy $12.29
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+2% Synergy $42.73
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+1% Synergy $0.21
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
-1% Synergy $0.49
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
-1% Synergy $15.76
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-5% Synergy $0.30

Instants

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

Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+26% Synergy $2.88
March of the Multitudes March of the Multitudes
+21% Synergy $0.88
Defend the Rider Defend the Rider
+19% Synergy $0.46
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+18% Synergy $1.27
Sprout Swarm Sprout Swarm
+13% Synergy $0.60
Road Rage Road Rage
+12% Synergy $0.05
Run Over Run Over
+10% Synergy $0.03
Armed and Armored Armed and Armored
+9% Synergy $0.27
Big Score Big Score
+7% Synergy $0.72
Ride's End Ride's End
+7% Synergy $0.10
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+6% Synergy $6.26
Broken Wings Broken Wings
+6% Synergy $0.04
Artifact Mutation Artifact Mutation
+5% Synergy $1.47
Arachnogenesis Arachnogenesis
+5% Synergy $2.37
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+4% Synergy $0.30
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+4% Synergy $0.25
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+3% Synergy $1.11
Aura Mutation Aura Mutation
+3% Synergy $2.73
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+3% Synergy $5.84
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+2% Synergy $1.28
Beast Within Beast Within
+1% Synergy $0.51
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+1% Synergy $4.82
Dispatch Dispatch
+1% Synergy $0.21
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
0% Synergy $0.38
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
0% Synergy $7.82
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-2% Synergy $7.50
Second Harvest Second Harvest
-3% Synergy $1.35
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-4% Synergy $0.96
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-5% Synergy $48.80
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-6% Synergy $9.22
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-6% Synergy $14.89
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-10% Synergy $9.85

Sorceries

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

Forth Eorlingas! Forth Eorlingas!
+23% Synergy $3.69
Song of Totentanz Song of Totentanz
+21% Synergy $2.18
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+19% Synergy $0.99
Push the Limit Push the Limit
+19% Synergy $0.06
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+17% Synergy $0.54
Tune Up Tune Up
+15% Synergy $0.07
Pest Infestation Pest Infestation
+14% Synergy $0.26
Explosive Getaway Explosive Getaway
+12% Synergy $0.09
From Father to Son From Father to Son
+12% Synergy $0.21
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+10% Synergy $1.85
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+10% Synergy $16.88
Start Your Engines Start Your Engines
+10% Synergy $0.12
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+8% Synergy $0.90
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+8% Synergy $0.20
Collision Course Collision Course
+8% Synergy $0.02
Open the Way Open the Way
+7% Synergy $3.75
Tempt with Vengeance Tempt with Vengeance
+7% Synergy $0.21
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+7% Synergy $0.47
Spectacular Pileup Spectacular Pileup
+7% Synergy $0.21
Camaraderie Camaraderie
+6% Synergy $0.37
Rise from the Wreck Rise from the Wreck
+6% Synergy $0.04
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+5% Synergy $1.50
Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
+5% Synergy $0.09
Haze of Rage Haze of Rage
+5% Synergy $2.13
Form a Posse Form a Posse
+5% Synergy $0.05
Become the Avalanche Become the Avalanche
+5% Synergy $0.17
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+3% Synergy $1.53
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+2% Synergy $0.66
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $5.48
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $3.39
Harmonize Harmonize
-1% Synergy $0.12
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
-1% Synergy $0.15
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-2% Synergy $1.11
Three Visits Three Visits
-2% Synergy $7.35
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-2% Synergy $2.26
Austere Command Austere Command
-3% Synergy $0.27
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-3% Synergy $31.02
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-5% Synergy $1.84
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-6% Synergy $0.44

Utility Artifacts

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

Thunderous Velocipede Thunderous Velocipede
+32% Synergy $0.75
Salvation Engine Salvation Engine
+30% Synergy $2.22
Rocketeer Boostbuggy Rocketeer Boostbuggy
+30% Synergy $0.06
Valor's Flagship Valor's Flagship
+28% Synergy $0.46
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
+24% Synergy $1.35
Guidelight Matrix Guidelight Matrix
+22% Synergy $0.09
The Regalia The Regalia
+20% Synergy $0.84
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+20% Synergy $1.62
Peacewalker Colossus Peacewalker Colossus
+20% Synergy $0.33
Earthrumbler Earthrumbler
+19% Synergy $0.07
Hoard Hauler Hoard Hauler
+19% Synergy $0.29
Cloudspire Skycycle Cloudspire Skycycle
+18% Synergy $0.04
Alacrian Armory Alacrian Armory
+18% Synergy $0.07
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+16% Synergy $0.98
Rolling Hamsphere Rolling Hamsphere
+15% Synergy $0.12
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
+15% Synergy $0.13
Reaver Titan Reaver Titan
+15% Synergy $16.82
Spire Mechcycle Spire Mechcycle
+15% Synergy $0.03
Surgehacker Mech Surgehacker Mech
+13% Synergy $0.11
Nautiloid Ship Nautiloid Ship
+12% Synergy $9.28
Detention Chariot Detention Chariot
+11% Synergy $0.06
Reckoner Bankbuster Reckoner Bankbuster
+11% Synergy $0.49
Esika's Chariot Esika's Chariot
+10% Synergy $0.46
Thunderhawk Gunship Thunderhawk Gunship
+10% Synergy $10.24
Unidentified Hovership Unidentified Hovership
+10% Synergy $0.16
Voyager Glidecar Voyager Glidecar
+10% Synergy $0.14
Gastal Thrillroller Gastal Thrillroller
+9% Synergy $0.07
Air Response Unit Air Response Unit
+8% Synergy $0.03
RMS Titanic RMS Titanic
+8% Synergy $3.63
Lifecraft Engine Lifecraft Engine
+8% Synergy $0.24
Clamorous Ironclad Clamorous Ironclad
+8% Synergy $0.05
Mechtitan Core Mechtitan Core
+8% Synergy $0.23
Rover Blades Rover Blades
+7% Synergy $0.11
Cybership Cybership
+7% Synergy $0.36
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o Mighty Servant of Leuk-o
+7% Synergy $0.22
Burner Rocket Burner Rocket
+6% Synergy $0.03
Aerial Surveyor Aerial Surveyor
+6% Synergy $1.28
Broadcast Rambler Broadcast Rambler
+6% Synergy $0.04
Spotcycle Scouter Spotcycle Scouter
+6% Synergy $0.03
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+5% Synergy $29.23
Skyseer's Chariot Skyseer's Chariot
+5% Synergy $0.09
Brotherhood Vertibird Brotherhood Vertibird
+5% Synergy $0.20
Knight Paladin Knight Paladin
+5% Synergy $4.36
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-1% Synergy $3.20
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $3.86
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
-3% Synergy $0.56
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-7% Synergy $60.53
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-8% Synergy $1.20

Enchantments

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

Outpace Oblivion Outpace Oblivion
+28% Synergy $0.03
Lightwheel Enhancements Lightwheel Enhancements
+28% Synergy $0.03
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+12% Synergy $1.65
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+12% Synergy $5.49
March of the World Ooze March of the World Ooze
+10% Synergy $1.30
Roadside Assistance Roadside Assistance
+10% Synergy $0.06
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+9% Synergy $0.82
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+8% Synergy $0.32
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+6% Synergy $0.70
Assemble the Legion Assemble the Legion
+6% Synergy $0.31
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+5% Synergy $3.97
Roar of Resistance Roar of Resistance
+4% Synergy $1.03
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+3% Synergy $6.32
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+3% Synergy $26.05
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+2% Synergy $4.62
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+1% Synergy $2.06
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
0% Synergy $7.55
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
0% Synergy $0.47
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
-1% Synergy $3.75
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
-3% Synergy $1.27
Doubling Season Doubling Season
-4% Synergy $28.35
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-4% Synergy $40.08
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
-4% Synergy $22.45
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-11% Synergy $1.87
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
-21% Synergy $2.37

Planeswalkers

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

Chandra, Spark Hunter Chandra, Spark Hunter
+28% Synergy $5.04
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+7% Synergy $0.90
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+3% Synergy $29.84

Utility Lands

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

Country Roads Country Roads
+24% Synergy $0.08
Wild Roads Wild Roads
+24% Synergy $0.06
Rocky Roads Rocky Roads
+23% Synergy $0.08
Mech Hangar Mech Hangar
+19% Synergy $0.27
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $2.26
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.11
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-4% Synergy $32.81
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-8% Synergy $8.20
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
-10% Synergy $0.19
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-11% Synergy $0.17
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-14% Synergy $0.37

Mana Artifacts

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

Starting Column Starting Column
+59% Synergy $0.04
Veloheart Bike Veloheart Bike
+27% Synergy $0.03
Cultivator's Caravan Cultivator's Caravan
+18% Synergy $0.22
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+11% Synergy $0.25
Boommobile Boommobile
+11% Synergy $0.12
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+9% Synergy $0.60
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+9% Synergy $16.68
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+8% Synergy $0.24
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+5% Synergy $0.83
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+5% Synergy $3.16
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $0.92
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.17
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.15
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+2% Synergy $0.41
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $1.22
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
0% Synergy $0.49
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
0% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.34
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-2% Synergy $2.58
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.21

Lands

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

Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
+21% Synergy $7.02
Creosote Heath Creosote Heath
+14% Synergy $0.09
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
+14% Synergy $0.10
Bristling Backwoods Bristling Backwoods
+13% Synergy $0.11
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+9% Synergy $0.07
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
+8% Synergy $4.69
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
+8% Synergy $0.05
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
+8% Synergy $0.04
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
+7% Synergy $5.19
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+6% Synergy $1.66
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+4% Synergy $4.91
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+4% Synergy $6.34
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+3% Synergy $1.31
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+3% Synergy $0.28
Commercial District Commercial District
+3% Synergy $6.10
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+3% Synergy $8.34
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.10
Sheltering Landscape Sheltering Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.17
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.07
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.08
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+1% Synergy $0.19
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+1% Synergy $0.42
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+1% Synergy $0.19
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
0% Synergy $13.78
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
-1% Synergy $14.99
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-1% Synergy $12.98
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-1% Synergy $0.10
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
-1% Synergy $0.11
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.14
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-2% Synergy $13.04
Brushland Brushland
-2% Synergy $0.47
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-2% Synergy $0.15
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-3% Synergy $7.74
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-3% Synergy $0.44
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-4% Synergy $17.00
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
-4% Synergy $0.14
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-5% Synergy $5.78
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-5% Synergy $9.61
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-5% Synergy $13.68
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-5% Synergy $24.24
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-5% Synergy $0.12
Command Tower Command Tower
-6% Synergy $0.20
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-6% Synergy $0.11
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-8% Synergy $0.18
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-8% Synergy $0.20
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-8% Synergy $0.07
Game Trail Game Trail
-11% Synergy $0.18
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-12% Synergy $0.14
Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine
-13% Synergy $0.32
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-17% Synergy $0.16

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