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Baird, Argivian Recruiter
Legendary Creature — Human Soldier · RW
Color identity: Red · White · Boros
Baird, Argivian Recruiter is Boros (red and white): its deck can only run cards of those colors plus colorless ones.
Rules text:
At the beginning of your end step, if you control a creature with power greater than its base power, create a 1/1 white Soldier creature token.
Reference price of the card: €0.07
Average lands in decks for Baird, Argivian Recruiter: 36
TokensSoldiersAggro+1/+1 CountersAnthemsEquipmentAurasControl
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🛠️ Build a deck for Baird, Argivian Recruiter 📥 Analyze my deck🎲 How the average Baird, Argivian Recruiter deck starts over 4,000 games
The list people actually play (the 99 most-included cards, with its average land count), simulated with the EDH Optimizer engine: hands, mulligans, lands, curve and commander. It does not model opponents; it measures whether the plan gets going.
Deck health of the average list: C (51/100)
- Consistency47
- Speed57
- Interaction37
- Resilience61
- Closing45
See the cards of the average deck · 99 cards, 36 lands (17 nonbasic, 16 Plains, 3 Mountain)
Sol Ring · Arcane Signet · Assemble the Legion · Captain of the Watch · Swords to Plowshares · Valiant Veteran · Martial Coup · Intangible Virtue · Mentor of the Meek · Warleader's Call · Siege Veteran · Path to Exile · Commander Mustard · Tajic, Legion's Edge · Field Marshal · Keeper of the Accord · Boros Charm · Boros Signet · Ballyrush Banneret · Cathars' Crusade · Elspeth, Sun's Champion · Myrel, Shield of Argive · Skyknight Vanguard · Impact Tremors · Prava of the Steel Legion · Rally the Ranks · SOLDIER Military Program · Swiftblade Vindicator · Daru Warchief · Rescue Retriever · Heroic Reinforcements · Odric, Master Tactician · Preeminent Captain · Horn of Gondor · Patchwork Banner · Haazda Marshal · Veteran Swordsmith · Precinct Captain · Raise the Alarm · Talisman of Conviction · Unbreakable Formation · Cathar Commando · Mobilization · Tajic, Blade of the Legion · Idol of Oblivion · Shared Animosity · Call the Coppercoats · Entrapment Maneuver · Generous Gift · Glorious Anthem · Lossarnach Captain · Wear // Tear · Catapult Master · Commander's Sphere · Deploy to the Front · Elspeth, Storm Slayer · Hour of Reckoning · Resolute Reinforcements · Archetype of Courage · Coppercoat Vanguard · Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider · Anointed Procession · Bastion Protector · Command Tower · Clifftop Retreat · Boros Garrison · Path of Ancestry · Temple of Triumph · Furycalm Snarl · Battlefield Forge · Evolving Wilds · Wind-Scarred Crag · Sacred Foundry · Sundown Pass · Rugged Prairie · Castle Embereth · Castle Ardenvale · Spectator Seating · Boros Guildgate · Radiant Summit
🃏 Recommended cards for Baird, Argivian Recruiter
The highest-synergy cards in decks for Baird, Argivian Recruiter, with their inclusion rate.
| Card | Inclusion | Synergy |
|---|---|---|
| Assemble the Legion | 58% | +51% |
| Valiant Veteran | 51% | +50% |
| Captain of the Watch | 51% | +48% |
| Martial Coup | 49% | +45% |
| Siege Veteran | 44% | +43% |
| Commander Mustard | 42% | +41% |
| Intangible Virtue | 47% | +41% |
| Field Marshal | 39% | +38% |
| Mentor of the Meek | 47% | +37% |
| Tajic, Legion's Edge | 40% | +37% |
| Ballyrush Banneret | 36% | +35% |
| Warleader's Call | 45% | +34% |
| Rally the Ranks | 34% | +33% |
| SOLDIER Military Program | 34% | +32% |
| Keeper of the Accord | 38% | +32% |
| Daru Warchief | 33% | +32% |
| Rescue Retriever | 33% | +32% |
| Prava of the Steel Legion | 34% | +32% |
| Preeminent Captain | 32% | +31% |
| Swiftblade Vindicator | 34% | +30% |
| Heroic Reinforcements | 32% | +30% |
| Skyknight Vanguard | 35% | +30% |
| Myrel, Shield of Argive | 35% | +30% |
| Horn of Gondor | 31% | +30% |
💰 The best cards for your Baird, Argivian Recruiter deck, by budget
Three tiers based on the maximum price PER CARD you are willing to pay. Paste your list and hit Optimize: you pick that cap and the AI only suggests swaps that fit under it.
Tier 1 · Budget up to €2/card
The most value for almost nothing. Coming from a precon? Start here.
- Assemble the Legion
- Valiant Veteran
- Captain of the Watch
- Martial Coup
- Siege Veteran
- Commander Mustard
Tier 2 · Balanced up to €10/card
The real step up: pieces that are no longer cheap but still sensible.
- Field Marshal
- Warleader's Call
- Cathars' Crusade
- Shared Animosity
- Call the Coppercoats
- Impact Tremors
Tier 3 · No cap no cap
The cards your price cap was hiding from you.
- Myrel, Shield of Argive
- Elspeth, Storm Slayer
- Anointed Procession
- Chronicle of Victory
- Three Tree City
Reference prices (cheapest English printing). They change daily.
♾️ Known combos with Baird, Argivian Recruiter
- Heliod, Sun-Crowned + Walking Ballista → Infinite damage, Infinite lifegain, Infinite lifegain triggers
- The Reaver Cleaver + Aggravated Assault → Infinite artifact ETB, Infinite artifact LTB, Infinite artifact sacrifice triggers, Infinite artifact tokens, Infinite colored mana, Infinite combat damage, Infinite combat phases, Infinite mana creatures you control can produce, Infinite Treasure tokens, Infinite untap of creatures you control
- Sword of Feast and Famine + Aggravated Assault → Infinite combat phases
- Aurelia, the Warleader + Helm of the Host → Infinite combat phases, Infinite creature tokens with haste, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite mana creatures you control can produce, Infinite untap of creatures you control
- Storm-Kiln Artist + Haze of Rage → Infinite artifact ETB, Infinite artifact LTB, Infinite artifact sacrifice triggers, Infinite artifact tokens, Infinite colored mana, Infinitely powerful creatures you control until end of turn, Infinite magecraft triggers, Infinite storm count, Infinite Treasure tokens
- Ashnod's Altar + Cathars' Crusade → Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature LTB, Infinite +1/+1 counters on most creatures you control, Infinite colorless mana, Infinite death triggers, Infinite creature sacrifice triggers
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Frequently asked questions
What is Baird, Argivian Recruiter's color identity?
Baird, Argivian Recruiter is Boros (red and white): its deck can only run cards of those colors plus colorless ones. Color identity comes from every mana symbol on the card, including those in the rules text, not just the casting cost.
What turn does Baird, Argivian Recruiter come down, and how often does the deck get stuck?
In the average Baird, Argivian Recruiter deck (the 99 cards most played with it, with 36 lands), simulated 4,000 times, the commander comes down on turn 2.4 on average and is on the battlefield before turn 7 in 99 % of games. It misses at least one land drop in the first six turns 33 % of the time and floods 13 %. Deck health: C (51/100).
How many lands should a Baird, Argivian Recruiter deck run?
Real Baird, Argivian Recruiter decks run 36 lands on average. That is a starting point, not a rule: a lower curve can shave one or two, big-mana builds want more. The EDH Optimizer simulator tells you, over 10,000 games, how often you get mana screwed or flooded with your exact count.
What are the best cards for Baird, Argivian Recruiter?
The three highest-synergy cards are Assemble the Legion, Valiant Veteran, Captain of the Watch. This page lists the top 24 with their real inclusion rate in Baird, Argivian Recruiter decks.
What combos does Baird, Argivian Recruiter have?
Baird, Argivian Recruiter has 6 known combos. The most popular one is Heliod, Sun-Crowned + Walking Ballista. Note that two-card combos raise your deck's bracket, so it is worth knowing which ones you are running before you sit down.
How much does a Baird, Argivian Recruiter deck cost?
You can start cheap: Assemble the Legion, Valiant Veteran, Captain of the Watch are under €2 each. The "Level up" section on this page splits the best cards into three price caps PER CARD (up to €2, up to €10 and no cap), and the optimizer only suggests swaps that fit the cap you pick.