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Samut, the Driving Force
Price tag $0.19

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

#642 Current Rank
#670 Last Week
#589 Past 2 Years

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.

N'Yami-Class Mother Ship N'Yami-Class Mother Ship
+3% Synergy
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+2% Synergy $4.72
Sky Cycle Sky Cycle
+2% Synergy
Aziza, Mage Tower Captain Aziza, Mage Tower Captain
+2% Synergy $0.21
Turbulent Steppe Turbulent Steppe
+0% Synergy $4.12

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 $0.95
Amonkhet Raceway Amonkhet Raceway
+77% Synergy $0.35
Avishkar Raceway Avishkar Raceway
+72% Synergy $0.24
Point the Way Point the Way
+61% Synergy $0.17
Endrider Catalyzer Endrider Catalyzer
+56% Synergy $0.14
Kickoff Celebrations Kickoff Celebrations
+55% Synergy $0.13
Perilous Snare Perilous Snare
+52% Synergy $0.26
Racers' Scoreboard Racers' Scoreboard
+51% Synergy $0.27
Burnout Bashtronaut Burnout Bashtronaut
+51% Synergy $0.52
Hazoret, Godseeker Hazoret, Godseeker
+47% Synergy $0.62

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 $0.81
Kolodin, Triumph Caster Kolodin, Triumph Caster
+40% Synergy $0.17
Nesting Bot Nesting Bot
+39% Synergy $0.22
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+38% Synergy $5.80
Parhelion II Parhelion II
+35% Synergy $1.08
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+19% Synergy $3.71
Cultivate Cultivate
-2% Synergy $0.35
Farseek Farseek
-4% Synergy $0.55
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-6% Synergy $1.32
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-12% Synergy $1.22

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+2% Synergy $43.04
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $6.17
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-5% Synergy $58.09
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-5% Synergy $53.21
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-7% Synergy $37.03

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 $0.87
Cloudspire Coordinator Cloudspire Coordinator
+31% Synergy $0.19
Interface Ace Interface Ace
+30% Synergy $0.24
Caradora, Heart of Alacria Caradora, Heart of Alacria
+29% Synergy $0.21
Miriam, Herd Whisperer Miriam, Herd Whisperer
+28% Synergy $0.13
Howlsquad Heavy Howlsquad Heavy
+28% Synergy $3.16
Cloudspire Captain Cloudspire Captain
+26% Synergy $0.22
Pride of the Road Pride of the Road
+26% Synergy $0.12
Rip, Spawn Hunter Rip, Spawn Hunter
+25% Synergy $0.22
Balthier and Fran Balthier and Fran
+24% Synergy $0.25
Wylie Duke, Atiin Hero Wylie Duke, Atiin Hero
+21% Synergy $0.29
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+20% Synergy $0.47
Leonin Surveyor Leonin Surveyor
+20% Synergy $0.09
Veteran Beastrider Veteran Beastrider
+20% Synergy $0.16
Endrider Spikespitter Endrider Spikespitter
+19% Synergy $0.08
Lagorin, Soul of Alacria Lagorin, Soul of Alacria
+18% Synergy $0.17
Kona, Rescue Beastie Kona, Rescue Beastie
+18% Synergy $1.05
Canyon Vaulter Canyon Vaulter
+15% Synergy $0.21
Intrepid Stablemaster Intrepid Stablemaster
+15% Synergy $0.20
Guardian Sunmare Guardian Sunmare
+14% Synergy $0.26
Pyrewood Gearhulk Pyrewood Gearhulk
+13% Synergy $0.67
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+13% Synergy $4.82
Goblin Surveyor Goblin Surveyor
+12% Synergy $0.12
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+12% Synergy $3.63
Aeronaut Admiral Aeronaut Admiral
+11% Synergy $0.29
Voyager Quickwelder Voyager Quickwelder
+11% Synergy $0.29
Astor, Bearer of Blades Astor, Bearer of Blades
+11% Synergy $0.51
Walking Sarcophagus Walking Sarcophagus
+11% Synergy $0.09
Depala, Pilot Exemplar Depala, Pilot Exemplar
+10% Synergy $0.30
Loxodon Surveyor Loxodon Surveyor
+9% Synergy $0.02
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+9% Synergy $2.32
Dynamite Diver Dynamite Diver
+8% Synergy $0.17
Redshift, Rocketeer Chief Redshift, Rocketeer Chief
+8% Synergy $0.27
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+8% Synergy $2.08
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+7% Synergy $10.02
Bulwark Ox Bulwark Ox
+7% Synergy $0.30
Jetmir, Nexus of Revels Jetmir, Nexus of Revels
+5% Synergy $9.91
Samut, Voice of Dissent Samut, Voice of Dissent
+5% Synergy $2.19
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+5% Synergy $4.11
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+4% Synergy $8.26
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+3% Synergy $4.00
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+3% Synergy $3.10
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+3% Synergy $29.84
Baylen, the Haymaker Baylen, the Haymaker
+2% Synergy $0.67
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+1% Synergy $0.23
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+0% Synergy $59.32
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+0% Synergy $11.91
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
-1% Synergy $0.70
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
-1% Synergy $27.17
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-3% Synergy $0.42

Instants

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

Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+24% Synergy $4.01
March of the Multitudes March of the Multitudes
+20% Synergy $1.21
Defend the Rider Defend the Rider
+19% Synergy $0.71
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+18% Synergy $3.20
Sprout Swarm Sprout Swarm
+12% Synergy $6.44
Road Rage Road Rage
+12% Synergy $0.17
Run Over Run Over
+10% Synergy $0.16
Armed and Armored Armed and Armored
+8% Synergy $0.36
Big Score Big Score
+6% Synergy $0.53
Ride's End Ride's End
+6% Synergy $0.11
Broken Wings Broken Wings
+6% Synergy $0.10
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+6% Synergy $7.52
Artifact Mutation Artifact Mutation
+4% Synergy $2.57
Arachnogenesis Arachnogenesis
+4% Synergy $6.28
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+4% Synergy $0.30
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+3% Synergy $0.86
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+3% Synergy $0.31
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+3% Synergy $7.26
Aura Mutation Aura Mutation
+3% Synergy $1.92
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+2% Synergy $0.92
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+1% Synergy $4.41
Beast Within Beast Within
+1% Synergy $0.52
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
0% Synergy $7.79
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
0% Synergy $0.34
Dispatch Dispatch
0% Synergy $0.33
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-2% Synergy $1.45
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-3% Synergy $5.58
Second Harvest Second Harvest
-3% Synergy $2.54
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-5% Synergy $67.12
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-6% Synergy $22.25
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-6% Synergy $15.93
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-10% Synergy $14.58

Sorceries

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

Forth Eorlingas! Forth Eorlingas!
+21% Synergy $3.75
Song of Totentanz Song of Totentanz
+20% Synergy $3.09
Push the Limit Push the Limit
+19% Synergy $0.20
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+18% Synergy $2.46
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+16% Synergy $1.92
Tune Up Tune Up
+14% Synergy $0.26
Pest Infestation Pest Infestation
+13% Synergy $0.53
Explosive Getaway Explosive Getaway
+11% Synergy $0.11
From Father to Son From Father to Son
+11% Synergy $0.26
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+10% Synergy $3.53
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+9% Synergy $18.50
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+9% Synergy $1.02
Start Your Engines Start Your Engines
+8% Synergy $0.27
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+7% Synergy $0.39
Collision Course Collision Course
+7% Synergy $0.11
Tempt with Vengeance Tempt with Vengeance
+6% Synergy $0.32
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+6% Synergy $0.92
Spectacular Pileup Spectacular Pileup
+6% Synergy $0.27
Open the Way Open the Way
+6% Synergy $0.75
Camaraderie Camaraderie
+6% Synergy $0.50
Rise from the Wreck Rise from the Wreck
+5% Synergy $0.14
Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
+5% Synergy $0.21
Become the Avalanche Become the Avalanche
+5% Synergy $0.33
Haze of Rage Haze of Rage
+5% Synergy $2.04
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+4% Synergy $2.31
Form a Posse Form a Posse
+4% Synergy $0.20
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+2% Synergy $0.88
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+1% Synergy $0.92
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $7.05
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
0% Synergy $1.50
Harmonize Harmonize
0% Synergy $0.26
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
0% Synergy $0.38
Three Visits Three Visits
-2% Synergy $5.31
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-2% Synergy $1.53
Austere Command Austere Command
-2% Synergy $0.42
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-5% Synergy $2.40
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 $1.34
Salvation Engine Salvation Engine
+31% Synergy $1.89
Rocketeer Boostbuggy Rocketeer Boostbuggy
+30% Synergy $0.14
Valor's Flagship Valor's Flagship
+28% Synergy $0.46
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
+23% Synergy $2.04
Guidelight Matrix Guidelight Matrix
+22% Synergy $0.21
The Regalia The Regalia
+22% Synergy $1.15
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+20% Synergy $2.12
Peacewalker Colossus Peacewalker Colossus
+19% Synergy $0.37
Earthrumbler Earthrumbler
+19% Synergy $0.16
Alacrian Armory Alacrian Armory
+18% Synergy $0.17
Hoard Hauler Hoard Hauler
+17% Synergy $0.35
Cloudspire Skycycle Cloudspire Skycycle
+17% Synergy $0.11
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+16% Synergy $1.53
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
+15% Synergy $0.35
Reaver Titan Reaver Titan
+14% Synergy $23.74
Spire Mechcycle Spire Mechcycle
+14% Synergy $0.13
Rolling Hamsphere Rolling Hamsphere
+14% Synergy $0.36
Surgehacker Mech Surgehacker Mech
+12% Synergy $0.31
Nautiloid Ship Nautiloid Ship
+11% Synergy $13.60
Reckoner Bankbuster Reckoner Bankbuster
+10% Synergy $0.57
Detention Chariot Detention Chariot
+10% Synergy $0.16
Esika's Chariot Esika's Chariot
+10% Synergy $0.37
Thunderhawk Gunship Thunderhawk Gunship
+9% Synergy $17.73
Gastal Thrillroller Gastal Thrillroller
+9% Synergy $0.27
Voyager Glidecar Voyager Glidecar
+9% Synergy $0.12
Unidentified Hovership Unidentified Hovership
+8% Synergy $0.25
RMS Titanic RMS Titanic
+8% Synergy $4.99
Lifecraft Engine Lifecraft Engine
+7% Synergy $0.33
Air Response Unit Air Response Unit
+7% Synergy $0.05
Clamorous Ironclad Clamorous Ironclad
+7% Synergy $0.09
Rover Blades Rover Blades
+7% Synergy $0.18
Mechtitan Core Mechtitan Core
+7% Synergy $0.35
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o Mighty Servant of Leuk-o
+6% Synergy $0.35
Cybership Cybership
+6% Synergy $0.73
Burner Rocket Burner Rocket
+6% Synergy $0.08
Spotcycle Scouter Spotcycle Scouter
+6% Synergy $0.08
Broadcast Rambler Broadcast Rambler
+5% Synergy $0.05
Aerial Surveyor Aerial Surveyor
+5% Synergy $1.09
Skyseer's Chariot Skyseer's Chariot
+5% Synergy $0.16
Brotherhood Vertibird Brotherhood Vertibird
+4% Synergy $0.37
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+4% Synergy $33.29
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-1% Synergy $6.25
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
-2% Synergy $0.89
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-5% Synergy $4.44
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-7% Synergy $64.01
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-9% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

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

Lightwheel Enhancements Lightwheel Enhancements
+29% Synergy $0.19
Outpace Oblivion Outpace Oblivion
+28% Synergy $0.09
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+11% Synergy $7.54
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+11% Synergy $2.25
March of the World Ooze March of the World Ooze
+10% Synergy $2.04
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+9% Synergy $3.19
Roadside Assistance Roadside Assistance
+9% Synergy $0.12
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+8% Synergy $1.43
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+8% Synergy $0.39
Assemble the Legion Assemble the Legion
+6% Synergy $0.37
Raiding Schemes Raiding Schemes
+5% Synergy $0.32
Springleaf Parade Springleaf Parade
+4% Synergy $9.07
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+4% Synergy $4.59
Kinbinding Kinbinding
+3% Synergy $0.34
Roar of Resistance Roar of Resistance
+3% Synergy $1.89
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+3% Synergy $7.05
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+2% Synergy $28.00
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+1% Synergy $1.09
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+1% Synergy $9.59
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+0% Synergy $0.82
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
0% Synergy $9.62
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
0% Synergy $4.58
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
-2% Synergy $3.98
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-3% Synergy $63.66
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
-4% Synergy $35.62
Doubling Season Doubling Season
-4% Synergy $32.07
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-10% Synergy $1.29
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
-19% Synergy $5.20

Planeswalkers

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

Chandra, Spark Hunter Chandra, Spark Hunter
+28% Synergy $2.94
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+5% Synergy $1.82
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+2% Synergy $39.18

Utility Lands

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

Country Roads Country Roads
+24% Synergy $0.26
Wild Roads Wild Roads
+23% Synergy $0.10
Rocky Roads Rocky Roads
+23% Synergy $0.21
Mech Hangar Mech Hangar
+18% Synergy $0.37
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+0% Synergy $13.29
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $2.94
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.33
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-4% Synergy $50.77
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-7% Synergy $15.43
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
-8% Synergy $0.35
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-9% Synergy $0.35
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-12% Synergy $0.38

Mana Artifacts

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

Starting Column Starting Column
+58% Synergy $0.17
Veloheart Bike Veloheart Bike
+26% Synergy $0.09
Cultivator's Caravan Cultivator's Caravan
+18% Synergy $0.20
Boommobile Boommobile
+10% Synergy $0.19
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+9% Synergy $0.31
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+8% Synergy $18.25
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+8% Synergy $4.89
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+7% Synergy $0.29
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+4% Synergy $1.08
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+4% Synergy $4.53
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $2.20
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.21
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.33
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+1% Synergy $0.36
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+0% Synergy $0.44
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+0% Synergy $2.51
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+0% Synergy $0.41
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $1.10
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-2% Synergy $4.40
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.13

Lands

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

Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
+19% Synergy $10.91
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
+14% Synergy $0.32
Creosote Heath Creosote Heath
+14% Synergy $0.22
Bristling Backwoods Bristling Backwoods
+13% Synergy $0.28
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+8% Synergy $0.16
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
+7% Synergy $0.21
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
+7% Synergy $0.15
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
+6% Synergy $5.02
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
+5% Synergy $7.01
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+5% Synergy $2.60
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+3% Synergy $1.96
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+3% Synergy $2.19
Sheltering Landscape Sheltering Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.28
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+2% Synergy $0.46
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+2% Synergy $5.28
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+2% Synergy $10.83
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $2.00
Commercial District Commercial District
+2% Synergy $7.86
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.08
Forest Forest
+0% Synergy $0.09
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+0% Synergy $16.58
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+0% Synergy $0.24
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
0% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
0% Synergy $0.28
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
0% Synergy $16.99
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
0% Synergy $1.10
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
0% Synergy $17.46
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-1% Synergy $0.28
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-1% Synergy $0.32
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-1% Synergy $2.20
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.82
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-2% Synergy $10.35
Brushland Brushland
-3% Synergy $1.35
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
-3% Synergy $0.33
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-3% Synergy $0.34
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-4% Synergy $7.91
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-4% Synergy $0.28
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-5% Synergy $6.94
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.16
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-5% Synergy $31.39
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.25
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-6% Synergy $0.27
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-6% Synergy $17.38
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-6% Synergy $11.39
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-7% Synergy $0.32
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-8% Synergy $0.12
Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine
-9% Synergy $0.34
Game Trail Game Trail
-11% Synergy $0.24
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-11% Synergy $0.29
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-16% Synergy $0.27

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