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Samwise the Stouthearted
Price tag $0.21

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

#3788 Current Rank
#3222 Last Month

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
+50% Synergy $5.30
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+47% Synergy $0.36
Brought Back Brought Back
+45% Synergy $2.35
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+41% Synergy $0.28
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+40% Synergy $0.29
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+38% Synergy $0.29
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+37% Synergy $2.10
Kami of False Hope Kami of False Hope
+36% Synergy $4.51
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+34% Synergy $0.32
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+32% Synergy $0.48

Top Cards

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

Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+28% Synergy $0.32
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+28% Synergy $0.27
Reprieve Reprieve
+27% Synergy $1.49
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+27% Synergy $0.36
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+16% Synergy $7.21
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+12% Synergy $3.75
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-1% Synergy $0.90
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-5% Synergy $0.93
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-7% Synergy $1.42
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-9% Synergy $4.23

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+6% Synergy $102.57
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+2% Synergy $157.73
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $122.46
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-7% Synergy $35.48
Farewell Farewell
-12% Synergy $6.47
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-19% Synergy $54.73
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-21% Synergy $57.08

Creatures

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

Whitemane Lion Whitemane Lion
+28% Synergy $0.16
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+26% Synergy $0.33
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+25% Synergy $4.48
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+25% Synergy $0.25
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+23% Synergy $0.38
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+23% Synergy $1.88
Westfold Rider Westfold Rider
+23% Synergy $0.12
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
+21% Synergy $0.41
Curious Farm Animals Curious Farm Animals
+21% Synergy $0.17
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+19% Synergy $5.14
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+18% Synergy $0.44
Salvage Scout Salvage Scout
+18% Synergy $0.16
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+17% Synergy $3.52
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+17% Synergy $2.45
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+16% Synergy $0.33
Gandalf the White Gandalf the White
+15% Synergy $7.90
Kor Skyfisher Kor Skyfisher
+15% Synergy $0.52
Rescuer Chwinga Rescuer Chwinga
+15% Synergy $0.24
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+14% Synergy $1.97
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+14% Synergy $0.29
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+14% Synergy $0.41
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+14% Synergy $0.33
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+14% Synergy $0.32
Angel of Indemnity Angel of Indemnity
+14% Synergy $0.74
Reveillark Reveillark
+14% Synergy $0.76
Eagles of the North Eagles of the North
+14% Synergy $0.23
Faramir, Field Commander Faramir, Field Commander
+14% Synergy $0.14
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+13% Synergy $0.29
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+13% Synergy $26.36
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+13% Synergy $1.04
Ambrosia Whiteheart Ambrosia Whiteheart
+13% Synergy $0.15
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+12% Synergy $0.52
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+12% Synergy $33.03
Solitude Solitude
+12% Synergy $36.55
Rosie Cotton of South Lane Rosie Cotton of South Lane
+12% Synergy $0.36
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+11% Synergy $1.89
Kor Cartographer Kor Cartographer
+11% Synergy $0.17
Priest of Ancient Lore Priest of Ancient Lore
+11% Synergy $0.35
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+10% Synergy $4.97
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
+10% Synergy $0.31
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+9% Synergy $0.24
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+8% Synergy $5.29
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+8% Synergy $0.43
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+8% Synergy $9.22
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+8% Synergy $5.64
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+7% Synergy $8.27
Starfield Shepherd Starfield Shepherd
+7% Synergy $0.30
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-1% Synergy $2.85
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
-4% Synergy $0.42
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-7% Synergy $55.02

Instants

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

Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+27% Synergy $0.24
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+19% Synergy $0.35
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+14% Synergy $0.15
Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+14% Synergy $1.46
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+14% Synergy $5.60
Second Sunrise Second Sunrise
+14% Synergy $3.05
Otherworldly Journey Otherworldly Journey
+11% Synergy $0.17
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+9% Synergy $3.42
Airbender's Reversal Airbender's Reversal
+9% Synergy $0.23
Long Road Home Long Road Home
+8% Synergy $0.17
Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+7% Synergy $0.25
Razor Rings Razor Rings
+7% Synergy $0.09
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+6% Synergy $0.35
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+6% Synergy $1.20
Sudden Salvation Sudden Salvation
+6% Synergy $0.20
You Cannot Pass! You Cannot Pass!
+6% Synergy $0.15
Getaway Glamer Getaway Glamer
+5% Synergy $0.31
Hobbit's Sting Hobbit's Sting
+5% Synergy $0.22
Sandbenders' Storm Sandbenders' Storm
+5% Synergy $0.18
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+4% Synergy $7.31
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+3% Synergy $7.51
Get Lost Get Lost
+3% Synergy $4.61
Semester's End Semester's End
+3% Synergy $1.06
Silence Silence
+2% Synergy $9.22
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+2% Synergy $2.73
Ghostway Ghostway
+2% Synergy $4.44
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+1% Synergy $0.65
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
0% Synergy $1.14
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.27
Final Showdown Final Showdown
0% Synergy $4.66
Dispatch Dispatch
-2% Synergy $0.38
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.54
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-6% Synergy $3.10
Disenchant Disenchant
-6% Synergy $0.08
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-7% Synergy $7.73
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-11% Synergy $0.32
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-13% Synergy $6.76

Sorceries

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

Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+13% Synergy $0.61
Planar Birth Planar Birth
+12% Synergy $3.43
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+11% Synergy $0.31
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+7% Synergy $3.30
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+6% Synergy $7.16
Now for Wrath, Now for Ruin! Now for Wrath, Now for Ruin!
+6% Synergy $0.12
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+5% Synergy $1.53
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+5% Synergy $0.33
Spectacular Pileup Spectacular Pileup
+5% Synergy $0.25
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+4% Synergy $3.51
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+4% Synergy $0.26
Storm of Souls Storm of Souls
+4% Synergy $0.37
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+3% Synergy $0.30
Another Round Another Round
+1% Synergy $0.35
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-1% Synergy $0.30
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
-1% Synergy $1.05
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
-2% Synergy $11.27
Martial Coup Martial Coup
-2% Synergy $0.23
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
-2% Synergy $3.58
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
-3% Synergy $0.65
Austere Command Austere Command
-6% Synergy $0.59
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-8% Synergy $0.36

Utility Artifacts

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

Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+19% Synergy $7.62
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+19% Synergy $4.21
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+19% Synergy $2.05
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+18% Synergy $0.49
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+17% Synergy $14.97
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+17% Synergy $0.65
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+14% Synergy $20.43
Zuran Orb Zuran Orb
+14% Synergy $3.27
Stone of Erech Stone of Erech
+13% Synergy $0.27
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+11% Synergy $30.86
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+10% Synergy $9.47
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+9% Synergy $5.71
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+9% Synergy $15.67
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+8% Synergy $0.22
Trading Post Trading Post
+8% Synergy $0.37
Essence Reliquary Essence Reliquary
+8% Synergy $0.17
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+7% Synergy $7.22
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+6% Synergy $0.47
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
+6% Synergy $2.76
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+6% Synergy $12.27
Thaumatic Compass Spires of Orazca Thaumatic Compass
+6% Synergy $2.26
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+6% Synergy $19.45
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+5% Synergy $54.80
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+5% Synergy $4.78
Potion of Healing Potion of Healing
+5% Synergy $0.16
Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+5% Synergy $0.32
Bilbo's Ring Bilbo's Ring
+5% Synergy $14.24
Conjurer's Bauble Conjurer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $1.13
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+4% Synergy $0.63
World Map World Map
+4% Synergy $0.22
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+3% Synergy $3.17
The Seriema The Seriema
+3% Synergy $1.05
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+2% Synergy $0.38
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+2% Synergy $3.26
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+2% Synergy $10.91
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+1% Synergy $1.45
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+1% Synergy $1.95
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
-2% Synergy $28.78
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-5% Synergy $5.37
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-8% Synergy $7.35
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-16% Synergy $6.49

Enchantments

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

Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+28% Synergy $0.22
Angelic Renewal Angelic Renewal
+23% Synergy $0.33
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+21% Synergy $12.19
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+20% Synergy $0.31
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+17% Synergy $1.36
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+17% Synergy $0.68
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+17% Synergy $0.46
Retreat to Emeria Retreat to Emeria
+17% Synergy $0.36
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+12% Synergy $0.78
Fanatical Devotion Fanatical Devotion
+11% Synergy $0.82
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+10% Synergy $1.45
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+10% Synergy $3.14
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+10% Synergy $1.29
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+8% Synergy $4.61
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+8% Synergy $1.15
Aura Fracture Aura Fracture
+8% Synergy $0.25
Tale of Tinúviel Tale of Tinúviel
+8% Synergy $0.22
Martyr's Cause Martyr's Cause
+7% Synergy $0.94
Static Prison Static Prison
+5% Synergy $0.24
Soul Snare Soul Snare
+5% Synergy $0.18
Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit
+4% Synergy $0.36
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+4% Synergy $1.46
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+3% Synergy $0.17
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+3% Synergy $0.24
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+1% Synergy $4.85
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-1% Synergy $29.08
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-2% Synergy $8.36
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-6% Synergy $2.60
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-7% Synergy $8.93
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-9% Synergy $3.46
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-16% Synergy $3.20
Land Tax Land Tax
-18% Synergy $14.83

Planeswalkers

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

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+5% Synergy $1.29
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
-4% Synergy $1.66

Utility Lands

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

Lotus Field Lotus Field
+24% Synergy $4.35
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+15% Synergy $0.95
Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+15% Synergy $7.82
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+13% Synergy $38.37
Wasteland Wasteland
+9% Synergy $26.69
Scorched Ruins Scorched Ruins
+9% Synergy $57.82
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+8% Synergy $6.34
High Market High Market
+8% Synergy $0.47
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+8% Synergy $0.43
Lotus Vale Lotus Vale
+8% Synergy $39.42
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+7% Synergy $3.48
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+7% Synergy $0.36
Vesuva Vesuva
+7% Synergy $3.50
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+6% Synergy $0.37
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+6% Synergy $0.33
Hidden Courtyard Hidden Courtyard
+6% Synergy $0.21
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+5% Synergy $0.35
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+5% Synergy $0.34
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+5% Synergy $23.04
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+5% Synergy $0.45
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+5% Synergy $1.07
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+4% Synergy $2.18
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+4% Synergy $6.96
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+3% Synergy $5.62
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $5.65
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+3% Synergy $5.01
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+2% Synergy $0.25
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+1% Synergy $0.33
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+1% Synergy $0.91
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+1% Synergy $0.49
Kor Haven Kor Haven
0% Synergy $17.69
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.40
Karoo Karoo
-1% Synergy $1.21
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-5% Synergy $5.38
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-7% Synergy $8.15
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-8% Synergy $0.26
War Room War Room
-9% Synergy $2.23
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $2.49
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-13% Synergy $0.27
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-22% Synergy $0.31
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-23% Synergy $51.46

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+14% Synergy $0.34
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+10% Synergy $0.34
Chromatic Sphere Chromatic Sphere
+10% Synergy $0.27
Inherited Envelope Inherited Envelope
+9% Synergy $0.25
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+8% Synergy $39.13
Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+7% Synergy $0.34
Lotus Bloom Lotus Bloom
+5% Synergy $4.05
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+4% Synergy $69.99
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+4% Synergy $1.85
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $0.63
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+3% Synergy $0.30
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+2% Synergy $3.46
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+2% Synergy $0.19
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
0% Synergy $10.69
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $2.92
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-12% Synergy $0.26
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-13% Synergy $1.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-23% Synergy $0.39

Lands

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

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+28% Synergy $0.23
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+26% Synergy $15.28
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+25% Synergy $0.33
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+22% Synergy $10.35
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+21% Synergy $38.90
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+19% Synergy $29.07
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+19% Synergy $0.97
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+18% Synergy $32.49
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+11% Synergy $0.79
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+10% Synergy $0.28
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+10% Synergy $3.43
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+10% Synergy $0.24
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+8% Synergy $0.28
Shire Terrace Shire Terrace
+8% Synergy $0.25
Cabaretti Courtyard Cabaretti Courtyard
+7% Synergy $0.35
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+6% Synergy $0.41
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+6% Synergy $1.10
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+6% Synergy $0.37
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.27
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-1% Synergy $2.85
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.54
Plains Plains
-5% Synergy $0.16

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