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Samwise the Stouthearted
Price tag $0.23

Legendary CreatureHalfling Peasant

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Samwise the Stouthearted.

High Synergy Cards

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

Ephemerate Ephemerate
+52% Synergy $5.20
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+44% Synergy $0.58
Brought Back Brought Back
+44% Synergy $2.16
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+42% Synergy $0.27
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+41% Synergy $0.59
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+40% Synergy $1.28
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+38% Synergy $0.33
Kami of False Hope Kami of False Hope
+38% Synergy $3.72
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+35% Synergy $0.28
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+33% Synergy $0.17

Top Cards

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

Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+31% Synergy $1.36
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+31% Synergy $0.29
Reprieve Reprieve
+28% Synergy $1.90
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+28% Synergy $0.17
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+27% Synergy $0.30
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+15% Synergy $4.80
Path to Exile Path to Exile
0% Synergy $1.25
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-3% Synergy $1.37
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-6% Synergy $1.28
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-11% Synergy $4.85

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+5% Synergy $106.65
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+1% Synergy $139.18
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $111.70
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-7% Synergy $32.30
Farewell Farewell
-14% Synergy $7.19
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-20% Synergy $51.58
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-22% Synergy $49.53

Creatures

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

Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+28% Synergy $0.31
Whitemane Lion Whitemane Lion
+28% Synergy $0.24
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+26% Synergy $0.59
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+25% Synergy $1.87
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+24% Synergy $4.26
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+24% Synergy $0.39
Westfold Rider Westfold Rider
+24% Synergy $0.12
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+21% Synergy $0.53
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
+21% Synergy $0.60
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+18% Synergy $5.67
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+18% Synergy $0.37
Curious Farm Animals Curious Farm Animals
+18% Synergy $0.24
Salvage Scout Salvage Scout
+17% Synergy $0.17
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+16% Synergy $1.09
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+16% Synergy $0.14
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+16% Synergy $0.81
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+15% Synergy $3.05
Gandalf the White Gandalf the White
+15% Synergy $8.82
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+14% Synergy $5.36
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+14% Synergy $0.46
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+14% Synergy $0.24
Angel of Indemnity Angel of Indemnity
+14% Synergy $4.17
Ambrosia Whiteheart Ambrosia Whiteheart
+14% Synergy $0.22
Kor Skyfisher Kor Skyfisher
+14% Synergy $0.37
Rescuer Chwinga Rescuer Chwinga
+14% Synergy $0.15
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+13% Synergy $0.46
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+13% Synergy $0.18
Reveillark Reveillark
+13% Synergy $0.89
Faramir, Field Commander Faramir, Field Commander
+13% Synergy $0.10
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+12% Synergy $3.24
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+12% Synergy $0.23
Priest of Ancient Lore Priest of Ancient Lore
+12% Synergy $0.31
Solitude Solitude
+12% Synergy $29.59
Sunpearl Kirin Sunpearl Kirin
+12% Synergy $0.34
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+11% Synergy $21.23
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+10% Synergy $1.96
Kor Cartographer Kor Cartographer
+10% Synergy $0.14
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+10% Synergy $23.80
Rosie Cotton of South Lane Rosie Cotton of South Lane
+10% Synergy $0.27
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+9% Synergy $6.75
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+8% Synergy $13.01
Starfield Shepherd Starfield Shepherd
+8% Synergy $0.29
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+8% Synergy $5.69
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+7% Synergy $0.68
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+7% Synergy $10.59
Serra Paragon Serra Paragon
+6% Synergy $4.26
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+5% Synergy $8.13
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+5% Synergy $0.22
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-1% Synergy $3.56
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-7% Synergy $53.73

Instants

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

Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+28% Synergy $0.28
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+20% Synergy $0.21
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+15% Synergy $0.16
Otherworldly Journey Otherworldly Journey
+14% Synergy $0.16
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+13% Synergy $5.67
Second Sunrise Second Sunrise
+13% Synergy $3.02
Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+12% Synergy $1.39
Long Road Home Long Road Home
+11% Synergy $0.20
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+10% Synergy $2.28
Airbender's Reversal Airbender's Reversal
+10% Synergy $0.25
Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+8% Synergy $0.24
Razor Rings Razor Rings
+8% Synergy $0.11
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+6% Synergy $7.97
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+6% Synergy $0.35
You Cannot Pass! You Cannot Pass!
+6% Synergy $0.19
Sudden Salvation Sudden Salvation
+6% Synergy $0.16
Liberate Liberate
+6% Synergy $0.39
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+5% Synergy $2.68
Getaway Glamer Getaway Glamer
+5% Synergy $0.28
Sandbenders' Storm Sandbenders' Storm
+5% Synergy $0.14
Semester's End Semester's End
+4% Synergy $1.21
Hobbit's Sting Hobbit's Sting
+4% Synergy $0.17
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+3% Synergy $7.51
Ghostway Ghostway
+3% Synergy $3.77
Get Lost Get Lost
+2% Synergy $5.33
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+2% Synergy $0.44
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+2% Synergy $2.94
Silence Silence
+1% Synergy $7.43
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+1% Synergy $0.33
Final Showdown Final Showdown
0% Synergy $4.46
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-1% Synergy $0.93
Dispatch Dispatch
-2% Synergy $0.29
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.39
Return to Dust Return to Dust
-3% Synergy $0.17
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-6% Synergy $6.66
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-7% Synergy $4.22
Disenchant Disenchant
-7% Synergy $0.11
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-12% Synergy $0.37
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-13% Synergy $8.52

Sorceries

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

Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+12% Synergy $0.54
Planar Birth Planar Birth
+11% Synergy $3.26
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+10% Synergy $0.31
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+7% Synergy $3.09
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+6% Synergy $6.29
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+6% Synergy $3.07
Flicker Flicker
+6% Synergy $5.32
Now for Wrath, Now for Ruin! Now for Wrath, Now for Ruin!
+6% Synergy $0.15
Spectacular Pileup Spectacular Pileup
+6% Synergy $0.25
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+5% Synergy $0.24
Kirtar's Wrath Kirtar's Wrath
+5% Synergy $0.11
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+4% Synergy $1.43
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+4% Synergy $0.33
Storm of Souls Storm of Souls
+4% Synergy $0.28
Against All Odds Against All Odds
+4% Synergy $0.23
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+2% Synergy $0.31
Another Round Another Round
+1% Synergy $0.40
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-1% Synergy $0.31
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
-2% Synergy $10.09
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
-2% Synergy $5.07
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
-2% Synergy $1.02
Martial Coup Martial Coup
-2% Synergy $0.24
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
-3% Synergy $0.72
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-9% Synergy $0.34
Austere Command Austere Command
-10% Synergy $0.43

Utility Artifacts

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

Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+22% Synergy $1.84
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+19% Synergy $7.04
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+18% Synergy $4.32
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+18% Synergy $14.35
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+18% Synergy $0.61
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+17% Synergy $19.79
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+17% Synergy $0.43
Zuran Orb Zuran Orb
+15% Synergy $4.09
Stone of Erech Stone of Erech
+12% Synergy $0.30
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+11% Synergy $30.89
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+10% Synergy $4.97
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+10% Synergy $15.31
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+9% Synergy $8.88
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+9% Synergy $6.36
Voyager Staff Voyager Staff
+7% Synergy $0.22
Essence Reliquary Essence Reliquary
+7% Synergy $0.20
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+6% Synergy $0.26
Trading Post Trading Post
+6% Synergy $0.40
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+6% Synergy $49.29
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
+6% Synergy $2.65
Conjurer's Bauble Conjurer's Bauble
+6% Synergy $0.59
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+6% Synergy $18.76
Thaumatic Compass Spires of Orazca Thaumatic Compass
+6% Synergy $2.18
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+5% Synergy $0.40
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+5% Synergy $4.59
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+5% Synergy $11.08
Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+5% Synergy $1.00
World Map World Map
+4% Synergy $0.14
Instant Ramen Instant Ramen
+4% Synergy $0.19
Potion of Healing Potion of Healing
+4% Synergy $0.16
Bilbo's Ring Bilbo's Ring
+4% Synergy $14.05
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+3% Synergy $1.04
The Seriema The Seriema
+3% Synergy $0.82
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+3% Synergy $3.29
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+3% Synergy $7.51
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+2% Synergy $4.65
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+2% Synergy $2.32
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+2% Synergy $10.97
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+1% Synergy $3.99
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+1% Synergy $3.31
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
0% Synergy $0.42
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
-3% Synergy $28.23
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-7% Synergy $4.34
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-9% Synergy $8.56
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-16% Synergy $5.41

Enchantments

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

Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+22% Synergy $0.78
Angelic Renewal Angelic Renewal
+22% Synergy $0.27
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+21% Synergy $11.67
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+19% Synergy $0.16
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+18% Synergy $1.59
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+16% Synergy $0.41
Retreat to Emeria Retreat to Emeria
+15% Synergy $0.27
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+13% Synergy $2.43
Fanatical Devotion Fanatical Devotion
+13% Synergy $0.74
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+12% Synergy $3.72
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+11% Synergy $1.74
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+10% Synergy $2.83
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+10% Synergy $1.09
Aura Fracture Aura Fracture
+8% Synergy $0.23
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+7% Synergy $0.90
Martyr's Cause Martyr's Cause
+7% Synergy $0.91
Tale of Tinúviel Tale of Tinúviel
+7% Synergy $0.16
Soul Snare Soul Snare
+5% Synergy $0.14
Static Prison Static Prison
+5% Synergy $0.28
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+4% Synergy $0.15
Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit
+4% Synergy $0.54
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+3% Synergy $0.24
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+3% Synergy $1.28
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-1% Synergy $4.79
Armored Ascension Armored Ascension
-1% Synergy $0.27
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-2% Synergy $29.01
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-4% Synergy $5.79
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-6% Synergy $2.34
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-8% Synergy $7.86
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-10% Synergy $5.86
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-15% Synergy $5.29
Land Tax Land Tax
-18% Synergy $25.63

Planeswalkers

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

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+3% Synergy $1.60
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
-6% Synergy $1.80

Utility Lands

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

Lotus Field Lotus Field
+25% Synergy $7.35
Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+17% Synergy $7.79
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+16% Synergy $0.89
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+14% Synergy $37.08
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+9% Synergy $1.00
Wasteland Wasteland
+9% Synergy $21.87
Hidden Courtyard Hidden Courtyard
+9% Synergy $0.16
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+8% Synergy $5.99
High Market High Market
+8% Synergy $1.31
Scorched Ruins Scorched Ruins
+8% Synergy $56.36
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+7% Synergy $21.06
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+7% Synergy $2.66
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+7% Synergy $0.29
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+7% Synergy $0.48
Lotus Vale Lotus Vale
+7% Synergy $38.43
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+6% Synergy $4.84
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+6% Synergy $0.36
Vesuva Vesuva
+6% Synergy $3.30
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+6% Synergy $5.34
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+6% Synergy $0.43
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+5% Synergy $0.27
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+5% Synergy $0.72
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $5.44
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+4% Synergy $0.48
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+4% Synergy $2.22
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+4% Synergy $0.20
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+4% Synergy $5.93
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+1% Synergy $0.27
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+1% Synergy $0.46
Ancient Den Ancient Den
0% Synergy $0.96
Kor Haven Kor Haven
0% Synergy $15.14
Karoo Karoo
-1% Synergy $1.28
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.30
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-5% Synergy $5.92
War Room War Room
-6% Synergy $9.15
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-9% Synergy $22.56
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-10% Synergy $0.26
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-12% Synergy $3.70
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-13% Synergy $0.31
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-22% Synergy $43.73
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-22% Synergy $0.39

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+14% Synergy $0.31
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+11% Synergy $0.30
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+11% Synergy $37.01
Chromatic Sphere Chromatic Sphere
+11% Synergy $0.26
Inherited Envelope Inherited Envelope
+10% Synergy $0.29
Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+7% Synergy $0.30
Lotus Bloom Lotus Bloom
+5% Synergy $3.48
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+4% Synergy $71.00
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $1.06
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+3% Synergy $0.25
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+3% Synergy $2.61
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+2% Synergy $3.88
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+2% Synergy $0.25
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
0% Synergy $9.70
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $2.55
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-14% Synergy $1.01
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-14% Synergy $0.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-23% Synergy $0.37

Lands

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

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+32% Synergy $0.22
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+28% Synergy $0.30
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+28% Synergy $15.77
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+23% Synergy $11.34
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+22% Synergy $35.46
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+20% Synergy $29.10
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+20% Synergy $26.47
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+20% Synergy $2.56
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+15% Synergy $0.69
Cabaretti Courtyard Cabaretti Courtyard
+12% Synergy $0.36
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+11% Synergy $0.28
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+11% Synergy $0.28
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+10% Synergy $3.60
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+10% Synergy $0.34
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+9% Synergy $0.10
Shire Terrace Shire Terrace
+8% Synergy $0.28
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+7% Synergy $0.38
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+7% Synergy $1.60
Naya Panorama Naya Panorama
+5% Synergy $0.21
Grasslands Grasslands
+5% Synergy $0.28
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+1% Synergy $0.33
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-1% Synergy $3.56
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.39
Plains Plains
-5% Synergy $0.21

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