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Samwise the Stouthearted
Price tag $0.10

Legendary CreatureHalfling Peasant

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#2711 Current Rank
#2850 Last Week
#2817 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Samwise the Stouthearted.

New Cards

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

Ambrosia Whiteheart Ambrosia Whiteheart
+27% Synergy $0.15
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn Hydaelyn, the Mothercrystal Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
+12% Synergy $0.95
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+11% Synergy $21.83
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant Bahamut, Warden of Light Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
+6% Synergy $0.94
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-10% Synergy $4.33

High Synergy Cards

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

Ephemerate Ephemerate
+54% Synergy $3.38
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+48% Synergy $0.39
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+44% Synergy $0.25
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+40% Synergy $0.14
Brought Back Brought Back
+40% Synergy $1.06
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+38% Synergy $1.33
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+38% Synergy $0.24
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+36% Synergy $0.18
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+36% Synergy $0.35
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+36% Synergy $0.17

Top Cards

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

Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+34% Synergy $0.10
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+31% Synergy $0.80
Reprieve Reprieve
+30% Synergy $0.63
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+28% Synergy $0.26
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+21% Synergy $2.78
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+12% Synergy $1.92
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+4% Synergy $1.27
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+1% Synergy $0.80
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+1% Synergy $0.84
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-7% Synergy $2.94

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+10% Synergy $67.99
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+5% Synergy $445.35
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+4% Synergy $92.16
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+4% Synergy $643.42
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+3% Synergy $28.27
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+1% Synergy $71.05
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $94.69
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
-1% Synergy $13.58
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-19% Synergy $45.06
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-20% Synergy $34.98

Creatures

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

Kami of False Hope Kami of False Hope
+34% Synergy $1.49
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+33% Synergy $0.26
Whitemane Lion Whitemane Lion
+33% Synergy $0.12
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+31% Synergy $0.31
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+30% Synergy $0.82
Westfold Rider Westfold Rider
+30% Synergy $0.09
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+28% Synergy $2.23
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
+27% Synergy $0.30
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+26% Synergy $0.79
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+26% Synergy $1.48
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+25% Synergy $0.36
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+22% Synergy $0.20
Solitude Solitude
+20% Synergy $18.56
Gandalf the White Gandalf the White
+20% Synergy $3.68
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+19% Synergy $0.80
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+19% Synergy $4.49
Salvage Scout Salvage Scout
+19% Synergy $0.09
Reveillark Reveillark
+18% Synergy $0.52
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+18% Synergy $0.67
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+17% Synergy $18.78
Rescuer Chwinga Rescuer Chwinga
+17% Synergy $0.10
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+16% Synergy $0.27
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+15% Synergy $0.12
Priest of Ancient Lore Priest of Ancient Lore
+15% Synergy $0.21
Angel of Indemnity Angel of Indemnity
+15% Synergy $2.72
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+14% Synergy $5.93
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+14% Synergy $24.03
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+13% Synergy $3.70
Kor Skyfisher Kor Skyfisher
+13% Synergy $0.36
Children of Korlis Children of Korlis
+13% Synergy $0.33
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+12% Synergy $0.22
Nurturing Pixie Nurturing Pixie
+12% Synergy $0.27
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+11% Synergy $1.71
Sunpearl Kirin Sunpearl Kirin
+11% Synergy $0.12
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+10% Synergy $0.18
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+10% Synergy $5.47
Serra Paragon Serra Paragon
+10% Synergy $3.35
Bounty Agent Bounty Agent
+10% Synergy $0.27
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+9% Synergy $1.08
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+9% Synergy $0.44
Fiend Hunter Fiend Hunter
+9% Synergy $0.12
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+8% Synergy $2.09
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+7% Synergy $8.49
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+6% Synergy $0.91
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+3% Synergy $0.49
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
0% Synergy $3.39
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
0% Synergy $17.67
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-1% Synergy $42.20
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-4% Synergy $10.32
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-6% Synergy $6.79

Instants

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

Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+25% Synergy $0.22
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+17% Synergy $5.01
Otherworldly Journey Otherworldly Journey
+17% Synergy $0.14
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+15% Synergy $0.22
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+14% Synergy $3.34
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+14% Synergy $0.21
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+13% Synergy $1.11
Long Road Home Long Road Home
+13% Synergy $0.16
Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+12% Synergy $0.09
Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+11% Synergy $1.07
Second Sunrise Second Sunrise
+9% Synergy $3.10
Liberate Liberate
+8% Synergy $0.41
Ghostway Ghostway
+7% Synergy $2.45
Revivify Revivify
+6% Synergy $1.44
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+5% Synergy $0.87
Semester's End Semester's End
+5% Synergy $0.71
Getaway Glamer Getaway Glamer
+4% Synergy $0.14
Silence Silence
+3% Synergy $6.48
Get Lost Get Lost
+3% Synergy $4.44
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+3% Synergy $6.52
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+3% Synergy $2.58
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+2% Synergy $4.19
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+1% Synergy $0.22
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+1% Synergy $0.41
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
0% Synergy $0.28
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-4% Synergy $3.77
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-5% Synergy $0.31
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-5% Synergy $1.76
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-7% Synergy $0.45
Disenchant Disenchant
-8% Synergy $0.13
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-8% Synergy $6.35
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-11% Synergy $5.00
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-18% Synergy $11.91

Sorceries

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

Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+12% Synergy $0.40
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+11% Synergy $2.29
Planar Birth Planar Birth
+9% Synergy $2.94
Flicker Flicker
+7% Synergy $4.95
Spectacular Pileup Spectacular Pileup
+7% Synergy $0.25
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+6% Synergy $0.59
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+6% Synergy $0.65
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+5% Synergy $1.00
Now for Wrath, Now for Ruin! Now for Wrath, Now for Ruin!
+5% Synergy $0.06
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+4% Synergy $5.68
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+4% Synergy $0.73
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+3% Synergy $0.17
Another Round Another Round
+3% Synergy $0.28
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+2% Synergy $0.17
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+1% Synergy $0.32
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
-1% Synergy $0.62
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
-3% Synergy $8.66
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
-5% Synergy $0.90
Farewell Farewell
-11% Synergy $4.30
Austere Command Austere Command
-13% Synergy $0.44

Utility Artifacts

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

Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+33% Synergy $1.34
Stone of Erech Stone of Erech
+24% Synergy $0.18
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+23% Synergy $20.45
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+21% Synergy $0.92
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+19% Synergy $0.31
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+18% Synergy $2.49
Zuran Orb Zuran Orb
+18% Synergy $1.11
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+17% Synergy $4.72
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+17% Synergy $8.99
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+14% Synergy $3.56
Voyager Staff Voyager Staff
+12% Synergy $0.18
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+11% Synergy $5.02
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+10% Synergy $27.08
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+9% Synergy $4.31
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+9% Synergy $0.30
Conjurer's Bauble Conjurer's Bauble
+9% Synergy $0.53
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+8% Synergy $8.14
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+8% Synergy $10.63
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+8% Synergy $4.60
Essence Reliquary Essence Reliquary
+8% Synergy $0.08
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+7% Synergy $54.66
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+7% Synergy $11.38
Instant Ramen Instant Ramen
+6% Synergy $0.10
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
+6% Synergy $1.29
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+5% Synergy $11.69
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+5% Synergy $1.96
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+4% Synergy $27.40
Trading Post Trading Post
+4% Synergy $0.38
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+4% Synergy $20.21
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+3% Synergy $1.73
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+3% Synergy $0.31
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+3% Synergy $4.01
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+3% Synergy $4.68
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+3% Synergy $5.30
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+2% Synergy $0.67
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+2% Synergy $8.42
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
-2% Synergy $2.31
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-8% Synergy $7.32
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-10% Synergy $3.77
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-21% Synergy $4.45
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-28% Synergy $1.30

Enchantments

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

Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+32% Synergy $8.03
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+25% Synergy $0.10
Angelic Renewal Angelic Renewal
+25% Synergy $0.25
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+19% Synergy $1.40
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+18% Synergy $0.43
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+14% Synergy $1.53
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+14% Synergy $1.56
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+12% Synergy $0.34
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+10% Synergy $1.74
Retreat to Emeria Retreat to Emeria
+10% Synergy $0.13
Fanatical Devotion Fanatical Devotion
+8% Synergy $0.77
Aura Fracture Aura Fracture
+8% Synergy $0.28
Soul Snare Soul Snare
+7% Synergy $0.10
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+6% Synergy $1.11
Tale of Tinúviel Tale of Tinúviel
+6% Synergy $0.12
Static Prison Static Prison
+6% Synergy $0.22
Love Song of Night and Day Love Song of Night and Day
+4% Synergy $0.15
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+4% Synergy $0.72
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-1% Synergy $26.40
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-1% Synergy $2.73
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-2% Synergy $2.36
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-5% Synergy $3.94
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-9% Synergy $1.71
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-10% Synergy $3.99
Land Tax Land Tax
-12% Synergy $21.01

Planeswalkers

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

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
-1% Synergy $0.84
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
-6% Synergy $0.92

Utility Lands

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

Lotus Field Lotus Field
+24% Synergy $6.80
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+20% Synergy $38.71
Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+19% Synergy $5.95
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+15% Synergy $0.63
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+15% Synergy $14.84
Hidden Courtyard Hidden Courtyard
+12% Synergy $0.06
Wasteland Wasteland
+12% Synergy $21.49
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+11% Synergy $0.76
High Market High Market
+11% Synergy $4.50
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+10% Synergy $0.20
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+9% Synergy $5.08
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+9% Synergy $3.66
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+8% Synergy $2.28
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+8% Synergy $1.84
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+7% Synergy $0.46
Lotus Vale Lotus Vale
+7% Synergy $38.42
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+6% Synergy $0.54
Scorched Ruins Scorched Ruins
+6% Synergy $49.60
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+5% Synergy $0.11
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+5% Synergy $0.46
Vesuva Vesuva
+5% Synergy $4.02
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+4% Synergy $0.19
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+4% Synergy $0.64
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+4% Synergy $5.71
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+2% Synergy $0.17
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+2% Synergy $1.28
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+2% Synergy $2.85
Kor Haven Kor Haven
0% Synergy $10.98
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $2.73
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-2% Synergy $0.11
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
-2% Synergy $1.97
Karoo Karoo
-2% Synergy $1.00
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.14
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-3% Synergy $0.40
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-6% Synergy $3.65
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-7% Synergy $0.49
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-8% Synergy $0.18
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy $1.98
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-13% Synergy $0.20
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-15% Synergy $15.90
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-20% Synergy $0.27
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-21% Synergy $34.54

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+17% Synergy $0.16
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+14% Synergy $0.22
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+14% Synergy $24.69
Chromatic Sphere Chromatic Sphere
+12% Synergy $0.26
Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+11% Synergy $0.17
Inherited Envelope Inherited Envelope
+6% Synergy $0.11
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+5% Synergy $67.47
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+4% Synergy $1.36
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+3% Synergy $0.68
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $1.12
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+2% Synergy $30.05
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+2% Synergy $153.22
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+1% Synergy $3.21
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+1% Synergy $0.25
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $1.33
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-5% Synergy $3.61
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-11% Synergy $17.16
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy $1.07
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-13% Synergy $0.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-16% Synergy $0.51

Lands

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

Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+33% Synergy $13.72
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+32% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+28% Synergy $0.28
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+25% Synergy $30.44
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+24% Synergy $9.47
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+24% Synergy $24.53
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+23% Synergy $22.75
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+22% Synergy $3.53
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+18% Synergy $0.47
Cabaretti Courtyard Cabaretti Courtyard
+15% Synergy $0.24
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+14% Synergy $3.34
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+12% Synergy $0.50
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+12% Synergy $0.26
Shire Terrace Shire Terrace
+9% Synergy $0.15
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.11
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+7% Synergy $1.78
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+6% Synergy $0.39
Capital City Capital City
+6% Synergy $0.17
Grasslands Grasslands
+6% Synergy $0.21
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+3% Synergy $0.32
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+2% Synergy $50.15
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+1% Synergy $0.22
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
0% Synergy $3.39
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.05
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
-1% Synergy $0.62
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-5% Synergy $1.76

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