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Samwise Gamgee: Food
Price tag $1.83

Legendary Creature — Halfling Peasant

Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for W
Selesnya

Playstyle & Strategy

Lifegain 24% Legends 14% Tokens 12% Historic 11% Food 10%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Samwise Gamgee players are trying out in Food decks.

Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+4% Synergy $4.15
Topiary Lecturer Topiary Lecturer
+2% Synergy $0.33
Comforting Counsel Comforting Counsel
+2% Synergy $0.36
Erode Erode
-1% Synergy $8.54

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Samwise Gamgee's Food builds — cards that lean hardest into the Food theme.

Peregrin Took Peregrin Took
+95% Synergy $0.55
Rosie Cotton of South Lane Rosie Cotton of South Lane
+86% Synergy $0.32
The Shire The Shire
+85% Synergy $2.58
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+82% Synergy $6.59
Gilded Goose Gilded Goose
+81% Synergy $0.29
Night of the Sweets' Revenge Night of the Sweets' Revenge
+79% Synergy $1.19
Sam, Loyal Attendant Sam, Loyal Attendant
+78% Synergy $0.37
Farmer Cotton Farmer Cotton
+76% Synergy $1.37
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+75% Synergy $8.20
Treebeard, Gracious Host Treebeard, Gracious Host
+68% Synergy $1.70

Top Cards

The staple cards most Samwise Gamgee Food decks run as their core.

Banquet Guests Banquet Guests
+67% Synergy $0.32
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+63% Synergy $3.68
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+63% Synergy $2.90
Elanor Gardner Elanor Gardner
+63% Synergy $5.79
Gandalf the White Gandalf the White
+56% Synergy $7.56
Feasting Hobbit Feasting Hobbit
+56% Synergy $0.36
Meriadoc Brandybuck Meriadoc Brandybuck
+56% Synergy $0.22
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+55% Synergy $6.73
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+13% Synergy $1.05
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+8% Synergy $1.44

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Samwise Gamgee Food game on their own.

The One Ring The One Ring
+21% Synergy $101.75
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
0% Synergy $53.72
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $51.92
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-3% Synergy $26.55
Farewell Farewell
-6% Synergy $5.86
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-7% Synergy $36.16
Aura Shards Aura Shards
-8% Synergy $28.28

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Food plan in Samwise Gamgee decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+55% Synergy $0.33
Merry, Warden of Isengard Merry, Warden of Isengard
+52% Synergy $0.33
Sarinth Steelseeker Sarinth Steelseeker
+51% Synergy $0.19
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+48% Synergy $4.77
Astrid Peth Astrid Peth
+47% Synergy $4.99
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+45% Synergy $25.79
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
+45% Synergy $0.98
Bill the Pony Bill the Pony
+45% Synergy $0.17
Samwise the Stouthearted Samwise the Stouthearted
+40% Synergy $0.28
Prize Pig Prize Pig
+38% Synergy $0.34
Motivated Pony Motivated Pony
+38% Synergy $0.26
Prosperous Innkeeper Prosperous Innkeeper
+35% Synergy $0.23
Frodo Baggins Frodo Baggins
+35% Synergy $0.19
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+34% Synergy $3.85
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
+34% Synergy $0.34
Apothecary White Apothecary White
+34% Synergy $4.72
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+32% Synergy $11.69
Tough Cookie Tough Cookie
+30% Synergy $0.26
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+28% Synergy $2.20
Yotian Dissident Yotian Dissident
+28% Synergy $0.21
Feasting Troll King Feasting Troll King
+28% Synergy $0.52
The Cabbage Merchant The Cabbage Merchant
+28% Synergy $26.47
Eastfarthing Farmer Eastfarthing Farmer
+25% Synergy $0.19
Lathiel, the Bounteous Dawn Lathiel, the Bounteous Dawn
+24% Synergy $0.61
Unlucky Cabbage Merchant Unlucky Cabbage Merchant
+24% Synergy $0.27
Cadira, Caller of the Small Cadira, Caller of the Small
+23% Synergy $0.20
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+23% Synergy $0.38
Shire Shirriff Shire Shirriff
+22% Synergy $0.13
Displaced Dinosaurs Displaced Dinosaurs
+22% Synergy $5.43
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+21% Synergy $13.48
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+18% Synergy $43.42
Reki, the History of Kamigawa Reki, the History of Kamigawa
+17% Synergy $12.41
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
+17% Synergy $0.37
Bristlebud Farmer Bristlebud Farmer
+16% Synergy $1.08
Butterbur, Bree Innkeeper Butterbur, Bree Innkeeper
+15% Synergy $0.15
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody
+14% Synergy $0.16
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+13% Synergy $37.97
Saffi Eriksdotter Saffi Eriksdotter
+13% Synergy $1.27
Emiel the Blessed Emiel the Blessed
+12% Synergy $15.11
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+11% Synergy $2.22
Scurry Oak Scurry Oak
+10% Synergy $1.94
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+7% Synergy $0.39
Essence Warden Essence Warden
+6% Synergy $3.75
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+5% Synergy $9.41
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+5% Synergy $2.82
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+2% Synergy $58.30
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
-2% Synergy $0.73
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-5% Synergy $0.41
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-6% Synergy $0.25
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
-15% Synergy $2.62

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Samwise Gamgee's Food deck ahead.

Hobbit's Sting Hobbit's Sting
+35% Synergy $0.14
Reprieve Reprieve
+24% Synergy $1.64
Stew the Coneys Stew the Coneys
+24% Synergy $0.22
Pippin's Bravery Pippin's Bravery
+16% Synergy $0.18
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+15% Synergy $0.24
Second Breakfast Second Breakfast
+14% Synergy $0.12
Dispatch Dispatch
+11% Synergy $0.38
Lost to Legend Lost to Legend
+8% Synergy $0.14
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+7% Synergy $6.50
Rampage of the Clans Rampage of the Clans
+7% Synergy $0.45
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+5% Synergy $13.39
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+5% Synergy $3.78
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+5% Synergy $2.40
You Cannot Pass! You Cannot Pass!
+5% Synergy $0.18
Bombadil's Song Bombadil's Song
+5% Synergy $0.15
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+4% Synergy $2.14
Pawpatch Formation Pawpatch Formation
+4% Synergy $0.30
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+3% Synergy $6.09
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+3% Synergy $3.48
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+3% Synergy $5.43
Beast Within Beast Within
+2% Synergy $0.46
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+2% Synergy $21.48
Cosmic Rebirth Cosmic Rebirth
+2% Synergy $0.16
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
-1% Synergy $10.93
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.36
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-2% Synergy $1.03
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-8% Synergy $1.62

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Food game plan forward for Samwise Gamgee.

Many Partings Many Partings
+40% Synergy $0.32
Revive the Shire Revive the Shire
+40% Synergy $0.26
The Ring Goes South The Ring Goes South
+24% Synergy $0.38
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+17% Synergy $0.21
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+12% Synergy $0.32
Late to Dinner Late to Dinner
+12% Synergy $0.31
Giant Opportunity Giant Opportunity
+9% Synergy $0.29
Austere Command Austere Command
+8% Synergy $0.94
Kamahl's Druidic Vow Kamahl's Druidic Vow
+8% Synergy $0.77
Spider Food Spider Food
+8% Synergy $0.16
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+7% Synergy $1.54
Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+6% Synergy $1.00
Return from the Wilds Return from the Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.12
Bumi's Feast Lecture Bumi's Feast Lecture
+6% Synergy $0.32
Fumigate Fumigate
+5% Synergy $0.35
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+4% Synergy $5.44
Time of Need Time of Need
+4% Synergy $4.34
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+2% Synergy $0.32
Harmonize Harmonize
0% Synergy $0.30
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $6.57
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
0% Synergy $0.61
Farseek Farseek
-5% Synergy $0.71
Cultivate Cultivate
-13% Synergy $0.30
Three Visits Three Visits
-13% Synergy $5.51
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-15% Synergy $2.31
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-20% Synergy $1.14
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-21% Synergy $0.42

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Samwise Gamgee Food decks.

Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+52% Synergy $0.40
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+50% Synergy $22.17
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+43% Synergy $0.92
Field-Tested Frying Pan Field-Tested Frying Pan
+30% Synergy $0.30
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+21% Synergy $7.28
Lembas Lembas
+21% Synergy $1.56
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+19% Synergy $4.85
Heaped Harvest Heaped Harvest
+19% Synergy $0.21
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+13% Synergy $26.78
Bilbo's Ring Bilbo's Ring
+13% Synergy $15.00
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+11% Synergy $0.23
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+9% Synergy $19.70
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+8% Synergy $1.97
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+8% Synergy $22.53
Grinding Station Grinding Station
+7% Synergy $24.68
Radiant Lotus Radiant Lotus
+6% Synergy $1.74
Witch's Oven Witch's Oven
+6% Synergy $0.86
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+5% Synergy $0.80
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+5% Synergy $0.31
Trading Post Trading Post
+5% Synergy $0.35
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+4% Synergy $23.88
The Seriema The Seriema
+4% Synergy $1.10
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+4% Synergy $14.03
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+3% Synergy $67.97
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-2% Synergy $6.62
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $3.93
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-17% Synergy $2.99

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Food strategy in Samwise Gamgee decks.

Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit
+54% Synergy $0.36
Trail of Crumbs Trail of Crumbs
+46% Synergy $0.52
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+30% Synergy $9.17
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+30% Synergy $1.56
Ninja Pizza Ninja Pizza
+24% Synergy $2.74
Welcome to Sweettooth Welcome to Sweettooth
+20% Synergy $0.34
Killer Service Killer Service
+19% Synergy $0.39
Campsite Cuisine Campsite Cuisine
+16% Synergy $12.58
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+12% Synergy $12.08
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+11% Synergy $3.80
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+9% Synergy $4.07
Michiko's Reign of Truth Portrait of Michiko Michiko's Reign of Truth
+9% Synergy $0.31
Assemble the Entmoot Assemble the Entmoot
+7% Synergy $0.35
Gourmand's Talent Gourmand's Talent
+7% Synergy $0.41
Shortcut to Mushrooms Shortcut to Mushrooms
+6% Synergy $0.18
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+5% Synergy $38.35
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+2% Synergy $7.61
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+2% Synergy $0.67
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+2% Synergy $0.52
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+1% Synergy $60.85
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+1% Synergy $2.11
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
0% Synergy $26.85
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
0% Synergy $13.94
Doubling Season Doubling Season
-2% Synergy $32.33
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
-2% Synergy $10.03

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Samwise Gamgee's Food game plan.

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+3% Synergy $40.18

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Samwise Gamgee Food decks.

Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+42% Synergy $6.78
Gingerbread Cabin Gingerbread Cabin
+42% Synergy $0.34
Great Hall of the Citadel Great Hall of the Citadel
+26% Synergy $0.40
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+24% Synergy $0.41
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+14% Synergy $6.08
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+12% Synergy $53.40
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+10% Synergy $13.08
Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+7% Synergy $0.37
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+6% Synergy $10.10
Fountainport Fountainport
+5% Synergy $2.76
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+5% Synergy $0.94
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+4% Synergy $39.67
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+4% Synergy $4.90
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+4% Synergy $0.88
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+4% Synergy $0.38
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+1% Synergy $0.36
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+1% Synergy $15.55
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+1% Synergy $2.75
Restless Prairie Restless Prairie
0% Synergy $0.38
Gavony Township Gavony Township
-4% Synergy $5.32
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-16% Synergy $2.76

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Samwise Gamgee's Food strategy.

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+24% Synergy $2.01
Inherited Envelope Inherited Envelope
+5% Synergy $0.25
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+4% Synergy $73.71
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.40
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+3% Synergy $38.08
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.46
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.25
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
-8% Synergy $6.04
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
-9% Synergy $0.43

Lands

The mana base behind Samwise Gamgee's Food decks.

The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+34% Synergy $0.36
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
+24% Synergy $0.24
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+23% Synergy $8.75
Brushland Brushland
+20% Synergy $1.20
Shire Terrace Shire Terrace
+19% Synergy $0.28
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+18% Synergy $0.36
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+16% Synergy $0.63
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
+14% Synergy $4.63
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+13% Synergy $2.36
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+10% Synergy $0.29
Graypelt Refuge Graypelt Refuge
+10% Synergy $0.24
Command Tower Command Tower
+9% Synergy $0.25
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+9% Synergy $0.25
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+7% Synergy $0.21
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+5% Synergy $6.15
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+5% Synergy $2.82
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+3% Synergy $11.42
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
+3% Synergy $7.07
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
+3% Synergy $2.97
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+3% Synergy $0.32
Thornglint Bridge Thornglint Bridge
+3% Synergy $0.30
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.08
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.07
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.39
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
+2% Synergy $0.57
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+1% Synergy $7.78
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+1% Synergy $1.68
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
0% Synergy $16.20
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $1.02
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $6.57
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
0% Synergy $0.61
Arctic Treeline Arctic Treeline
-1% Synergy $0.33
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.26
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
-3% Synergy $0.25
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.24
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
-6% Synergy $0.25
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
-6% Synergy $15.65
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
-8% Synergy $0.20
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-9% Synergy $0.26
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-10% Synergy $0.22
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
-10% Synergy $0.33

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Samwise Gamgee: Food.

Lathiel, the Bounteous Dawn Lathiel, the Bounteous Dawn
Hurska Sweet-Tooth Hurska Sweet-Tooth
Trostani, Selesnya's Voice Trostani, Selesnya's Voice
Aerith, Last Ancient Aerith, Last Ancient
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
Treebeard, Gracious Host Treebeard, Gracious Host
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Noble Heritage Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Noble Heritage
Merry, Warden of Isengard Pippin, Warden of Isengard Merry, Warden of Isengard // Pippin, Warden of Isengard
Galadriel, Gift-Giver Galadriel, Gift-Giver
Farmer Cotton Farmer Cotton
Linden, the Steadfast Queen Linden, the Steadfast Queen
Trelasarra, Moon Dancer Trelasarra, Moon Dancer
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Slurrk, All-Ingesting Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Elanor Gardner Elanor Gardner
The Gaffer The Gaffer
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
Bilbo, Birthday Celebrant Bilbo, Birthday Celebrant
Butterbur, Bree Innkeeper Butterbur, Bree Innkeeper
Atalya, Samite Master Atalya, Samite Master
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Faceless One Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Faceless One
Bounteous Kirin Bounteous Kirin
Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit Sam, Loyal Attendant Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit // Sam, Loyal Attendant
Shanna, Purifying Blade Shanna, Purifying Blade
Lyra Dawnbringer Lyra Dawnbringer
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
Betor, Ancestor's Voice Betor, Ancestor's Voice
Qala, Ajani's Pridemate Qala, Ajani's Pridemate
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Radiant, Serra Archangel Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Selvala, Explorer Returned Selvala, Explorer Returned
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
Linvala, the Preserver Linvala, the Preserver
Rosa, Resolute White Mage Rosa, Resolute White Mage
Treva, the Renewer Treva, the Renewer
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Flaming Fist Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Flaming Fist
Dragonlord Dromoka Dragonlord Dromoka
Ravos, Soultender Slurrk, All-Ingesting Ravos, Soultender // Slurrk, All-Ingesting