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Samwise the Stouthearted
Price tag $0.28

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

#3970 Current Rank
#3086 Last Week
#3313 Past 2 Years

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
+53% Synergy $4.73
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+49% Synergy $0.32
Brought Back Brought Back
+46% Synergy $3.06
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+42% Synergy $1.19
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+42% Synergy $0.26
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+39% Synergy $0.32
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+38% Synergy $0.35
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+36% Synergy $0.30
Kami of False Hope Kami of False Hope
+36% Synergy $3.65
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+32% Synergy $0.31

Top Cards

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

Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+32% Synergy $0.34
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+27% Synergy $0.26
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+26% Synergy $5.51
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+26% Synergy $0.28
Reprieve Reprieve
+25% Synergy $1.33
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+18% Synergy $4.55
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $1.22
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-4% Synergy $1.32
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-5% Synergy $1.45
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-10% Synergy $4.46

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+4% Synergy $108.02
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+2% Synergy $167.83
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $129.20
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-5% Synergy $37.03
Farewell Farewell
-11% Synergy $6.17
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-18% Synergy $53.21
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-20% Synergy $58.09

Creatures

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

Whitemane Lion Whitemane Lion
+30% Synergy $0.29
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+28% Synergy $0.33
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+25% Synergy $0.36
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+24% Synergy $0.37
Westfold Rider Westfold Rider
+24% Synergy $0.19
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+22% Synergy $2.70
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
+21% Synergy $0.38
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+20% Synergy $0.64
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+18% Synergy $3.44
Curious Farm Animals Curious Farm Animals
+18% Synergy $0.18
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+17% Synergy $4.62
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+17% Synergy $2.03
Rescuer Chwinga Rescuer Chwinga
+17% Synergy $0.24
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+16% Synergy $0.32
Reveillark Reveillark
+16% Synergy $0.88
Salvage Scout Salvage Scout
+16% Synergy $0.10
Gandalf the White Gandalf the White
+15% Synergy $8.83
Kor Skyfisher Kor Skyfisher
+15% Synergy $0.58
Faramir, Field Commander Faramir, Field Commander
+15% Synergy $0.10
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+14% Synergy $3.23
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+14% Synergy $0.25
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+14% Synergy $0.44
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+14% Synergy $27.91
Eagles of the North Eagles of the North
+14% Synergy $0.26
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+13% Synergy $0.40
Kor Cartographer Kor Cartographer
+13% Synergy $0.19
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+13% Synergy $0.33
Priest of Ancient Lore Priest of Ancient Lore
+13% Synergy $0.31
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+13% Synergy $0.36
Angel of Indemnity Angel of Indemnity
+13% Synergy $0.39
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+12% Synergy $3.93
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+12% Synergy $36.46
Solitude Solitude
+12% Synergy $36.18
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
+12% Synergy $0.32
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+12% Synergy $1.21
Ambrosia Whiteheart Ambrosia Whiteheart
+12% Synergy $0.18
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+11% Synergy $2.17
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+11% Synergy $4.94
Rosie Cotton of South Lane Rosie Cotton of South Lane
+11% Synergy $0.32
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+10% Synergy $0.55
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+9% Synergy $0.25
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+9% Synergy $4.95
Serra Paragon Serra Paragon
+9% Synergy $0.70
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+8% Synergy $4.79
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+7% Synergy $0.32
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+7% Synergy $9.19
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+6% Synergy $8.04
Starfield Shepherd Starfield Shepherd
+6% Synergy $0.34
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-1% Synergy $3.11
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-6% Synergy $59.32

Instants

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

Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+28% Synergy $0.31
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+20% Synergy $0.35
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+16% Synergy $0.14
Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+15% Synergy $1.67
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+14% Synergy $4.73
Second Sunrise Second Sunrise
+13% Synergy $2.98
Otherworldly Journey Otherworldly Journey
+11% Synergy $0.24
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+10% Synergy $2.71
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+8% Synergy $6.97
Long Road Home Long Road Home
+8% Synergy $0.19
Airbender's Reversal Airbender's Reversal
+7% Synergy $0.29
Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+7% Synergy $0.32
Sudden Salvation Sudden Salvation
+7% Synergy $0.17
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+6% Synergy $1.76
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+6% Synergy $0.38
You Cannot Pass! You Cannot Pass!
+6% Synergy $0.26
Razor Rings Razor Rings
+6% Synergy $0.15
Getaway Glamer Getaway Glamer
+5% Synergy $0.29
Hobbit's Sting Hobbit's Sting
+5% Synergy $0.16
Semester's End Semester's End
+3% Synergy $1.14
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+3% Synergy $5.10
Get Lost Get Lost
+2% Synergy $4.27
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+2% Synergy $2.58
Ghostway Ghostway
+2% Synergy $5.32
Silence Silence
+1% Synergy $10.00
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+1% Synergy $0.95
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+1% Synergy $5.21
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
0% Synergy $1.07
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.31
Dispatch Dispatch
-2% Synergy $0.33
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-4% Synergy $1.79
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-6% Synergy $4.08
Disenchant Disenchant
-7% Synergy $0.11
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-7% Synergy $7.79
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-12% Synergy $0.30
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-13% Synergy $7.35

Sorceries

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

Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+13% Synergy $1.24
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+10% Synergy $0.28
Planar Birth Planar Birth
+9% Synergy $3.71
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+8% Synergy $2.67
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+7% Synergy $4.62
Now for Wrath, Now for Ruin! Now for Wrath, Now for Ruin!
+7% Synergy $0.12
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+5% Synergy $3.91
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+5% Synergy $1.42
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+5% Synergy $0.28
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+5% Synergy $0.23
Spectacular Pileup Spectacular Pileup
+5% Synergy $0.27
Storm of Souls Storm of Souls
+4% Synergy $0.32
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+3% Synergy $0.36
Another Round Another Round
+2% Synergy $0.38
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
0% Synergy $11.82
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
0% Synergy $0.69
Martial Coup Martial Coup
-1% Synergy $0.39
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
-1% Synergy $1.12
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
-2% Synergy $0.28
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-4% Synergy $0.33
Austere Command Austere Command
-5% Synergy $0.42
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-8% Synergy $0.82

Utility Artifacts

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

Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+20% Synergy $7.16
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+20% Synergy $4.33
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+18% Synergy $0.59
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+17% Synergy $2.35
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+15% Synergy $15.74
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+14% Synergy $0.75
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+13% Synergy $19.23
Zuran Orb Zuran Orb
+13% Synergy $3.54
Stone of Erech Stone of Erech
+13% Synergy $0.30
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+12% Synergy $8.27
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+12% Synergy $34.13
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+9% Synergy $0.26
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+8% Synergy $17.16
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+8% Synergy $5.38
Essence Reliquary Essence Reliquary
+8% Synergy $0.21
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+7% Synergy $6.25
Trading Post Trading Post
+7% Synergy $0.33
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+6% Synergy $0.36
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
+6% Synergy $2.59
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+6% Synergy $24.29
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+6% Synergy $15.45
Thaumatic Compass Spires of Orazca Thaumatic Compass
+6% Synergy $2.10
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+5% Synergy $4.74
Conjurer's Bauble Conjurer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $1.77
Bilbo's Ring Bilbo's Ring
+5% Synergy $14.69
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+4% Synergy $1.67
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+4% Synergy $54.81
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+3% Synergy $3.53
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+3% Synergy $3.32
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+2% Synergy $3.65
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+2% Synergy $9.50
The Seriema The Seriema
+2% Synergy $0.81
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+1% Synergy $0.44
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
0% Synergy $2.62
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-1% Synergy $1.26
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
-2% Synergy $26.88
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-6% Synergy $5.50
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-10% Synergy $5.78

Enchantments

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

Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+28% Synergy $0.32
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+23% Synergy $9.48
Angelic Renewal Angelic Renewal
+22% Synergy $0.35
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+19% Synergy $0.26
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+18% Synergy $0.81
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+16% Synergy $1.29
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+16% Synergy $0.57
Retreat to Emeria Retreat to Emeria
+16% Synergy $0.35
Fanatical Devotion Fanatical Devotion
+13% Synergy $0.59
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+12% Synergy $0.60
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+11% Synergy $3.54
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+11% Synergy $1.63
Martyr's Cause Martyr's Cause
+10% Synergy $0.93
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+8% Synergy $1.14
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+8% Synergy $1.26
Tale of Tinúviel Tale of Tinúviel
+8% Synergy $0.23
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+7% Synergy $7.32
Aura Fracture Aura Fracture
+7% Synergy $0.25
Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit
+5% Synergy $0.35
Soul Snare Soul Snare
+5% Synergy $0.25
Static Prison Static Prison
+5% Synergy $0.33
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+4% Synergy $1.70
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+3% Synergy $0.23
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+2% Synergy $7.19
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+2% Synergy $0.14
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
0% Synergy $8.10
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
0% Synergy $6.60
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-2% Synergy $28.00
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-6% Synergy $2.93
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-7% Synergy $9.86
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-10% Synergy $4.72
Land Tax Land Tax
-20% Synergy $13.49

Planeswalkers

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

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+7% Synergy $1.53
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
-4% Synergy $1.82

Utility Lands

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

Lotus Field Lotus Field
+22% Synergy $2.47
Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+17% Synergy $6.97
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+14% Synergy $0.91
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+13% Synergy $40.73
High Market High Market
+9% Synergy $0.39
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+9% Synergy $0.34
Scorched Ruins Scorched Ruins
+9% Synergy $64.35
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+8% Synergy $0.56
Lotus Vale Lotus Vale
+8% Synergy $40.55
Hidden Courtyard Hidden Courtyard
+8% Synergy $0.24
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+7% Synergy $0.32
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+7% Synergy $3.83
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+7% Synergy $0.35
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+6% Synergy $6.18
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+6% Synergy $21.70
Wasteland Wasteland
+6% Synergy $28.49
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+5% Synergy $0.34
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+5% Synergy $7.26
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+5% Synergy $0.54
Vesuva Vesuva
+5% Synergy $3.18
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+4% Synergy $2.21
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+4% Synergy $1.50
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+2% Synergy $0.26
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+2% Synergy $0.38
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+2% Synergy $0.21
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+1% Synergy $0.94
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+1% Synergy $0.78
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
0% Synergy $7.37
Kor Haven Kor Haven
0% Synergy $18.86
Karoo Karoo
-1% Synergy $1.17
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.33
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-3% Synergy $0.40
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-6% Synergy $5.99
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-7% Synergy $0.31
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-8% Synergy $4.72
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $2.94
War Room War Room
-12% Synergy $2.52
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-13% Synergy $0.30
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-22% Synergy $0.38
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-25% Synergy $51.37

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+14% Synergy $0.33
Chromatic Sphere Chromatic Sphere
+10% Synergy $0.33
Inherited Envelope Inherited Envelope
+9% Synergy $0.25
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+8% Synergy $37.63
Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+7% Synergy $0.34
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+6% Synergy $0.21
Lotus Bloom Lotus Bloom
+5% Synergy $4.50
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+4% Synergy $1.39
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+3% Synergy $73.96
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+3% Synergy $0.33
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+2% Synergy $4.25
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+2% Synergy $0.23
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $2.20
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-8% Synergy $2.51
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-11% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-13% Synergy $1.13
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-23% Synergy $1.10

Lands

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

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+28% Synergy $0.12
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+27% Synergy $16.02
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+24% Synergy $0.16
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+23% Synergy $11.39
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+21% Synergy $37.91
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+21% Synergy $3.30
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+20% Synergy $31.86
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+19% Synergy $31.39
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+12% Synergy $0.25
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+10% Synergy $0.33
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+10% Synergy $0.54
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+10% Synergy $4.00
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+10% Synergy $0.95
Cabaretti Courtyard Cabaretti Courtyard
+9% Synergy $0.37
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+7% Synergy $0.35
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+7% Synergy $0.97
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+7% Synergy $0.31
Shire Terrace Shire Terrace
+7% Synergy $0.28
Naya Panorama Naya Panorama
+5% Synergy $0.38
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.31
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-1% Synergy $3.11
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.25
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-4% Synergy $1.79
Plains Plains
-6% Synergy $0.08

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