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Samwise Gamgee
Price tag $2.37

Legendary CreatureHalfling Peasant

Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for W
Selesnya

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

#749 Current Rank
#731 Last Week
#753 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Samwise Gamgee.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Samwise Gamgee decks.

Shuri, the Black Panther Shuri, the Black Panther
+3% Synergy
The Arkenstone The Arkenstone
+2% Synergy $48.73
Erode Erode
0% Synergy $5.17
Jennifer Walters The Sensational She-Hulk Jennifer Walters
0% Synergy $34.35
Studious First-Year Studious First-Year
-1% Synergy $0.24

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Samwise Gamgee's abilities and overall game plan.

Peregrin Took Peregrin Took
+92% Synergy $0.85
Rosie Cotton of South Lane Rosie Cotton of South Lane
+81% Synergy $0.33
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+79% Synergy $6.74
Gilded Goose Gilded Goose
+76% Synergy $0.33
Sam, Loyal Attendant Sam, Loyal Attendant
+74% Synergy $0.37
The Shire The Shire
+72% Synergy $3.08
Farmer Cotton Farmer Cotton
+72% Synergy $1.40
Night of the Sweets' Revenge Night of the Sweets' Revenge
+71% Synergy $0.94
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+71% Synergy $8.32
Treebeard, Gracious Host Treebeard, Gracious Host
+65% Synergy $1.52

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Samwise Gamgee decks.

The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+63% Synergy $2.87
Banquet Guests Banquet Guests
+62% Synergy $0.25
Elanor Gardner Elanor Gardner
+61% Synergy $5.64
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+59% Synergy $3.72
Gandalf the White Gandalf the White
+59% Synergy $9.01
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+55% Synergy $0.28
Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit
+54% Synergy $0.36
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+53% Synergy $6.50
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+14% Synergy $1.18
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+13% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+19% Synergy $104.98
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+3% Synergy $129.20
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+2% Synergy $58.09
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+1% Synergy $28.55
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-1% Synergy $53.05
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-1% Synergy $37.60
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
-1% Synergy $1495.77
Farewell Farewell
-4% Synergy $6.23
Aura Shards Aura Shards
-8% Synergy $28.20

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Samwise Gamgee's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Feasting Hobbit Feasting Hobbit
+52% Synergy $0.41
Meriadoc Brandybuck Meriadoc Brandybuck
+49% Synergy $0.25
Sarinth Steelseeker Sarinth Steelseeker
+49% Synergy $0.19
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+48% Synergy $5.32
Astrid Peth Astrid Peth
+48% Synergy $5.17
Merry, Warden of Isengard Merry, Warden of Isengard
+48% Synergy $0.26
Bill the Pony Bill the Pony
+43% Synergy $0.16
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+41% Synergy $27.15
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
+41% Synergy $1.26
Samwise the Stouthearted Samwise the Stouthearted
+39% Synergy $0.28
Motivated Pony Motivated Pony
+36% Synergy $0.30
The Cabbage Merchant The Cabbage Merchant
+34% Synergy $27.62
Prize Pig Prize Pig
+34% Synergy $0.29
Prosperous Innkeeper Prosperous Innkeeper
+33% Synergy $0.32
Apothecary White Apothecary White
+31% Synergy $5.13
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
+30% Synergy $0.34
Frodo Baggins Frodo Baggins
+28% Synergy $0.15
Feasting Troll King Feasting Troll King
+28% Synergy $0.51
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+28% Synergy $3.99
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+28% Synergy $12.71
Yotian Dissident Yotian Dissident
+27% Synergy $0.21
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+26% Synergy $2.63
Tough Cookie Tough Cookie
+26% Synergy $0.31
Cadira, Caller of the Small Cadira, Caller of the Small
+25% Synergy $0.20
Lathiel, the Bounteous Dawn Lathiel, the Bounteous Dawn
+24% Synergy $0.66
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+23% Synergy $0.47
Unlucky Cabbage Merchant Unlucky Cabbage Merchant
+22% Synergy $0.23
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+21% Synergy $44.50
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+20% Synergy $11.92
Eastfarthing Farmer Eastfarthing Farmer
+20% Synergy $0.18
Displaced Dinosaurs Displaced Dinosaurs
+20% Synergy $6.13
Shire Shirriff Shire Shirriff
+20% Synergy $0.12
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+18% Synergy $37.07
Bristlebud Farmer Bristlebud Farmer
+17% Synergy $1.02
Emiel the Blessed Emiel the Blessed
+16% Synergy $15.53
Saffi Eriksdotter Saffi Eriksdotter
+15% Synergy $1.33
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+14% Synergy $26.70
Reki, the History of Kamigawa Reki, the History of Kamigawa
+14% Synergy $12.47
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
+14% Synergy $0.37
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody
+14% Synergy $0.15
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn Hydaelyn, the Mothercrystal Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
+13% Synergy $1.09
Essence Warden Essence Warden
+10% Synergy $5.16
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+10% Synergy $8.09
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+9% Synergy $57.92
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+9% Synergy $0.40
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+7% Synergy $8.81
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
-1% Synergy $0.67
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-2% Synergy $0.35
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-2% Synergy $0.43
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
-16% Synergy $2.98

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Samwise Gamgee safe.

Hobbit's Sting Hobbit's Sting
+31% Synergy $0.15
Reprieve Reprieve
+20% Synergy $1.32
Stew the Coneys Stew the Coneys
+17% Synergy $0.19
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+14% Synergy $0.28
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+12% Synergy $5.67
Pippin's Bravery Pippin's Bravery
+12% Synergy $0.18
Dispatch Dispatch
+11% Synergy $0.35
Second Breakfast Second Breakfast
+11% Synergy $0.16
Rampage of the Clans Rampage of the Clans
+10% Synergy $0.42
Lost to Legend Lost to Legend
+8% Synergy $0.16
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+6% Synergy $2.53
Pawpatch Formation Pawpatch Formation
+5% Synergy $0.27
You Cannot Pass! You Cannot Pass!
+5% Synergy $0.24
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+4% Synergy $3.92
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+4% Synergy $24.88
Beast Within Beast Within
+3% Synergy $0.51
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+3% Synergy $14.97
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+3% Synergy $22.24
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+3% Synergy $6.07
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+3% Synergy $3.49
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+3% Synergy $5.27
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+3% Synergy $6.77
Cosmic Rebirth Cosmic Rebirth
+2% Synergy $0.21
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
0% Synergy $10.33
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-1% Synergy $0.88
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-2% Synergy $1.40
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-2% Synergy $0.32
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-4% Synergy $7.35

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Samwise Gamgee's game plan and control the board.

Many Partings Many Partings
+39% Synergy $0.34
Revive the Shire Revive the Shire
+36% Synergy $0.30
The Ring Goes South The Ring Goes South
+25% Synergy $0.35
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+17% Synergy $0.37
Late to Dinner Late to Dinner
+10% Synergy $0.25
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+9% Synergy $0.36
Giant Opportunity Giant Opportunity
+8% Synergy $0.30
Kamahl's Druidic Vow Kamahl's Druidic Vow
+7% Synergy $1.04
Spider Food Spider Food
+7% Synergy $0.26
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+5% Synergy $2.08
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+5% Synergy $0.32
Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+5% Synergy $0.53
Bumi's Feast Lecture Bumi's Feast Lecture
+5% Synergy $0.32
Austere Command Austere Command
+4% Synergy $0.41
Fumigate Fumigate
+4% Synergy $0.31
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+4% Synergy $5.88
Return from the Wilds Return from the Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.22
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+3% Synergy $2.94
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+2% Synergy $7.92
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+2% Synergy $52.76
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
0% Synergy $28.49
Harmonize Harmonize
-3% Synergy $0.26
Farseek Farseek
-7% Synergy $0.57
Three Visits Three Visits
-7% Synergy $5.41
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-10% Synergy $2.46
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-11% Synergy $1.08
Cultivate Cultivate
-12% Synergy $0.36
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-16% Synergy $0.41
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-16% Synergy $1.45

Utility Artifacts

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

Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+50% Synergy $0.39
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+44% Synergy $23.84
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+41% Synergy $0.99
Field-Tested Frying Pan Field-Tested Frying Pan
+25% Synergy $0.35
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+23% Synergy $6.82
Heaped Harvest Heaped Harvest
+19% Synergy $0.29
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+18% Synergy $5.47
Lembas Lembas
+17% Synergy $1.38
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+12% Synergy $17.30
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+11% Synergy $2.11
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+10% Synergy $26.59
Bilbo's Ring Bilbo's Ring
+9% Synergy $14.86
Witch's Oven Witch's Oven
+9% Synergy $0.95
Grinding Station Grinding Station
+8% Synergy $21.68
Trading Post Trading Post
+7% Synergy $0.33
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+7% Synergy $0.25
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+7% Synergy $24.26
The Seriema The Seriema
+5% Synergy $0.79
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $0.30
The Underworld Cookbook The Underworld Cookbook
+5% Synergy $0.39
Candy Trail Candy Trail
+5% Synergy $0.68
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+4% Synergy $24.05
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+4% Synergy $15.46
The Great Henge The Great Henge
0% Synergy $64.28
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $4.47
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-2% Synergy $6.02
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-16% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Samwise Gamgee's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Trail of Crumbs Trail of Crumbs
+40% Synergy $0.45
Ninja Pizza Ninja Pizza
+28% Synergy $2.91
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+26% Synergy $9.64
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+26% Synergy $1.72
Killer Service Killer Service
+21% Synergy $0.38
Welcome to Sweettooth Welcome to Sweettooth
+20% Synergy $0.28
Campsite Cuisine Campsite Cuisine
+18% Synergy $12.36
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+11% Synergy $12.12
Assemble the Entmoot Assemble the Entmoot
+11% Synergy $0.35
Michiko's Reign of Truth Portrait of Michiko Michiko's Reign of Truth
+9% Synergy $0.30
Gourmand's Talent Gourmand's Talent
+9% Synergy $0.38
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+8% Synergy $36.70
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+8% Synergy $3.56
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+7% Synergy $3.60
Shortcut to Mushrooms Shortcut to Mushrooms
+5% Synergy $0.19
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+4% Synergy $63.74
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+4% Synergy $9.41
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+2% Synergy $9.01
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+1% Synergy $26.78
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+1% Synergy $0.70
Doubling Season Doubling Season
0% Synergy $31.09
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
-1% Synergy $8.06

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Samwise Gamgee to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+6% Synergy $39.17

Utility Lands

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

Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+38% Synergy $6.06
Gingerbread Cabin Gingerbread Cabin
+34% Synergy $0.34
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+18% Synergy $6.05
Great Hall of the Citadel Great Hall of the Citadel
+18% Synergy $0.33
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+17% Synergy $53.56
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+17% Synergy $0.43
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+12% Synergy $14.33
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+9% Synergy $40.30
Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+6% Synergy $0.80
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+6% Synergy $0.93
Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+6% Synergy $0.34
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+5% Synergy $15.49
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+5% Synergy $4.15
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+5% Synergy $0.94
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+5% Synergy $10.40
Fountainport Fountainport
+4% Synergy $3.50
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+1% Synergy $3.75
Restless Prairie Restless Prairie
-1% Synergy $0.35
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-2% Synergy $7.66
Gavony Township Gavony Township
-6% Synergy $5.48
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-7% Synergy $0.39
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-14% Synergy $2.97

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+21% Synergy $1.39
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+8% Synergy $75.35
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+5% Synergy $35.59
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.38
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.03
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.32
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.33
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
-3% Synergy $4.73
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
-6% Synergy $0.40

Lands

The mana base foundation for Samwise Gamgee decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+21% Synergy $0.34
Brushland Brushland
+18% Synergy $1.34
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
+18% Synergy $4.41
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+18% Synergy $9.01
Shire Terrace Shire Terrace
+16% Synergy $0.28
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+13% Synergy $0.31
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
+13% Synergy $0.28
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+11% Synergy $0.34
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+9% Synergy $11.78
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+8% Synergy $7.76
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+8% Synergy $17.46
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+7% Synergy $2.56
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+7% Synergy $5.22
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
+6% Synergy $3.00
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+6% Synergy $0.35
Command Tower Command Tower
+5% Synergy $0.29
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+5% Synergy $0.26
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+4% Synergy $0.26
Graypelt Refuge Graypelt Refuge
+4% Synergy $0.27
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+3% Synergy $0.25
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+3% Synergy $2.92
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+2% Synergy $7.92
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+2% Synergy $18.38
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+2% Synergy $32.24
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.09
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.08
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+1% Synergy $37.51
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+1% Synergy $15.41
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+1% Synergy $31.23
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+1% Synergy $30.79
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
0% Synergy $6.79
Savannah Savannah
0% Synergy
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $1.10
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
-1% Synergy $0.64
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-3% Synergy $0.13
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.16
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
-5% Synergy $16.16
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
-5% Synergy $0.20
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.35
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-9% Synergy $0.25
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-9% Synergy $0.28
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
-9% Synergy $0.32
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
-11% Synergy $0.25
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
-11% Synergy $0.15

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