E. Honda, Sumo Champion (Commander) - Toughness Matters

Original Name:

Baldin, Century HerdmasterBaldin, Century Herdmaster

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Bennie Smith
Sep 1, 2025
The Joys of High Mana Value Commanders
In this era of cheaper, more efficient and powerful new commanders, take a step back and appreciate the joys of higher mana value commanders!
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Destined Confrontation
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Secret Tunnel
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Rumble Arena
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Rabaroo Troop
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nyx-Fleece Ram
83%inclusion180 decks217 decks
82%synergy
Stoneskin
83%inclusion180 decks217 decks
80%synergy
Rasaad yn Bashir
76%inclusion166 decks217 decks
76%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
88%inclusion190 decks217 decks
76%synergy
Giant Ox
76%inclusion164 decks217 decks
75%synergy
Yoked Ox
74%inclusion160 decks217 decks
73%synergy
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
72%inclusion156 decks217 decks
69%synergy
Bar the Door
70%inclusion151 decks217 decks
69%synergy
Flumph
70%inclusion151 decks217 decks
67%synergy
Looming Altisaur
64%inclusion139 decks217 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
87%inclusion189 decks217 decks
11%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
78%inclusion170 decks217 decks
58%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
78%inclusion169 decks217 decks
61%synergy
Path to Exile
77%inclusion167 decks217 decks
9%synergy
Oketra's Monument
76%inclusion164 decks217 decks
47%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
71%inclusion154 decks217 decks
53%synergy
Prava of the Steel Legion
69%inclusion149 decks217 decks
63%synergy
Generous Gift
66%inclusion144 decks217 decks
22%synergy
Indomitable Ancients
63%inclusion136 decks217 decks
62%synergy
Essence of Antiquity
62%inclusion132 decks213 decks
62%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
40%inclusion87 decks217 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Protection
24%inclusion52 decks217 decks
-4%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion27 decks217 decks
3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
12%inclusion27 decks217 decks
-11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.3%inclusion18 decks217 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Springjack Shepherd
58%inclusion126 decks217 decks
57%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
58%inclusion125 decks217 decks
41%synergy
Oathsworn Giant
57%inclusion123 decks217 decks
56%synergy
Tasseled Dromedary
51%inclusion110 decks217 decks
50%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
51%inclusion110 decks217 decks
49%synergy
Armored Armadillo
51%inclusion89 decks176 decks
50%synergy
Kami of Old Stone
49%inclusion106 decks217 decks
49%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
48%inclusion104 decks217 decks
20%synergy
Hundred-Handed One
43%inclusion94 decks217 decks
43%synergy
Enduring Innocence
42%inclusion39 decks93 decks
29%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
41%inclusion88 decks214 decks
37%synergy
Defiler of Faith
41%inclusion89 decks217 decks
31%synergy
God-Eternal Oketra
41%inclusion88 decks217 decks
38%synergy
Wall of Omens
40%inclusion86 decks217 decks
30%synergy
Reverent Hoplite
39%inclusion84 decks217 decks
30%synergy
Dalkovan Packbeasts
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
36%inclusion78 decks217 decks
24%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
34%inclusion74 decks217 decks
13%synergy
Esper Sentinel
34%inclusion73 decks217 decks
-1%synergy
Crystal Barricade
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Sun Titan
29%inclusion62 decks217 decks
5%synergy
Claim Jumper
28%inclusion49 decks178 decks
18%synergy
Evangel of Heliod
26%inclusion57 decks217 decks
22%synergy
Oketra the True
26%inclusion56 decks217 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
25%inclusion54 decks217 decks
23%synergy
Harnessed Snubhorn
25%inclusion54 decks217 decks
24%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
24%inclusion53 decks217 decks
22%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
22%inclusion47 decks217 decks
8%synergy
Serra Redeemer
22%inclusion47 decks217 decks
19%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
21%inclusion46 decks217 decks
21%synergy
Wojek Investigator
21%inclusion45 decks217 decks
14%synergy
Blessed Orator
21%inclusion45 decks217 decks
21%synergy
Platoon Dispenser
21%inclusion45 decks217 decks
19%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
20%inclusion44 decks217 decks
-2%synergy
Bill the Pony
18%inclusion40 decks217 decks
17%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
18%inclusion39 decks217 decks
4%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
18%inclusion38 decks217 decks
5%synergy
Alms Collector
15%inclusion33 decks217 decks
12%synergy
Priests of Norn
15%inclusion33 decks217 decks
14%synergy
Vexilus Praetor
15%inclusion32 decks217 decks
13%synergy
Voice of Victory
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion22 decks155 decks
-3%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
12%inclusion25 decks217 decks
2%synergy
Mother of Runes
11%inclusion24 decks217 decks
-10%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
11%inclusion24 decks217 decks
0%synergy
Village Bell-Ringer
11%inclusion24 decks217 decks
11%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
11%inclusion23 decks217 decks
6%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
9.2%inclusion20 decks217 decks
1%synergy
Grasping Giant
9.2%inclusion20 decks217 decks
9%synergy
Angel of Destiny
8.8%inclusion19 decks217 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Your Temple Is Under Attack
55%inclusion119 decks217 decks
47%synergy
Solidarity
51%inclusion111 decks217 decks
51%synergy
Refuse to Yield
47%inclusion101 decks217 decks
46%synergy
Akroma's Will
36%inclusion78 decks217 decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
34%inclusion74 decks217 decks
9%synergy
Secure the Wastes
31%inclusion67 decks217 decks
27%synergy
Disenchant
29%inclusion62 decks217 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
28%inclusion61 decks217 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
27%inclusion42 decks155 decks
8%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
27%inclusion58 decks217 decks
14%synergy
Brave the Elements
25%inclusion55 decks217 decks
13%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
22%inclusion47 decks217 decks
21%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
18%inclusion39 decks217 decks
12%synergy
Reprieve
18%inclusion38 decks217 decks
-4%synergy
Return to Dust
15%inclusion33 decks217 decks
6%synergy
Rally to Battle
14%inclusion30 decks217 decks
14%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
-2%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
9.2%inclusion20 decks217 decks
-8%synergy
Kabira Takedown
8.8%inclusion19 decks217 decks
3%synergy
Iron Will
8.8%inclusion19 decks217 decks
9%synergy
Grand Crescendo
8.8%inclusion19 decks217 decks
6%synergy
Battle Menu
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Tithe
7.4%inclusion16 decks217 decks
-5%synergy
White Sun's Zenith
6.9%inclusion15 decks217 decks
4%synergy
Union of the Third Path
6.5%inclusion14 decks217 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.5%inclusion14 decks217 decks
-5%synergy
Get Lost
6.0%inclusion13 decks217 decks
-1%synergy
Bovine Intervention
5.6%inclusion10 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Entrapment Maneuver
5.5%inclusion12 decks217 decks
4%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
5.5%inclusion12 decks217 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Secret Rendezvous
60%inclusion131 decks217 decks
47%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
60%inclusion131 decks217 decks
55%synergy
Cut a Deal
57%inclusion124 decks217 decks
43%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
46%inclusion100 decks217 decks
45%synergy
Fell the Mighty
37%inclusion81 decks217 decks
35%synergy
Gift of Estates
35%inclusion75 decks217 decks
28%synergy
Tempt with Bunnies
30%inclusion35 decks118 decks
27%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
29%inclusion63 decks217 decks
25%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
25%inclusion55 decks217 decks
23%synergy
Farewell
19%inclusion42 decks217 decks
-5%synergy
Austere Command
18%inclusion39 decks217 decks
-11%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
18%inclusion38 decks217 decks
15%synergy
Mass Calcify
13%inclusion28 decks217 decks
0%synergy
Finale of Glory
11%inclusion23 decks217 decks
6%synergy
Lay Down Arms
9.2%inclusion20 decks217 decks
5%synergy
Exorcise
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Reunion of the House
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.9%inclusion15 decks217 decks
-6%synergy
Wrath of God
6.5%inclusion14 decks217 decks
-9%synergy
Scour the Desert
6.5%inclusion14 decks217 decks
6%synergy
Increasing Devotion
5.1%inclusion11 decks217 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Pearl Medallion
61%inclusion133 decks217 decks
3%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
56%inclusion122 decks217 decks
56%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
54%inclusion118 decks217 decks
18%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
37%inclusion80 decks217 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion74 decks217 decks
6%synergy
Robe of Stars
23%inclusion49 decks217 decks
18%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
21%inclusion46 decks217 decks
9%synergy
Endless Atlas
21%inclusion46 decks217 decks
13%synergy
Halo Fountain
19%inclusion42 decks217 decks
12%synergy
Wedding Ring
18%inclusion39 decks217 decks
13%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion36 decks217 decks
0%synergy
Cathar's Shield
16%inclusion35 decks217 decks
15%synergy
Howling Mine
16%inclusion34 decks217 decks
14%synergy
Spellbook
15%inclusion33 decks217 decks
15%synergy
Meekstone
12%inclusion27 decks217 decks
11%synergy
Bagel and Schmear
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Accorder's Shield
11%inclusion23 decks217 decks
10%synergy
Skeleton Key
10%inclusion21 decks217 decks
9%synergy
Venser's Journal
9.2%inclusion20 decks217 decks
9%synergy
The Endstone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mind's Eye
7.8%inclusion17 decks217 decks
6%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
7.8%inclusion17 decks217 decks
0%synergy
Instant Ramen
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
The Regalia
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Glimmer Lens
6.9%inclusion15 decks217 decks
5%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
6.0%inclusion13 decks217 decks
2%synergy
Sword of the Animist
5.5%inclusion12 decks217 decks
-13%synergy
Radiant Lotus
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Plate
5.1%inclusion11 decks217 decks
-7%synergy
Mask of Memory
5.1%inclusion11 decks217 decks
-3%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
62%inclusion134 decks217 decks
56%synergy
Eland Umbra
45%inclusion98 decks217 decks
43%synergy
Land Tax
43%inclusion94 decks217 decks
12%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
37%inclusion81 decks217 decks
23%synergy
Assemble the Players
26%inclusion56 decks214 decks
23%synergy
Smile at Death
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
20%inclusion43 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Court of Grace
19%inclusion42 decks217 decks
7%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
16%synergy
True Conviction
18%inclusion38 decks217 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
16%inclusion35 decks217 decks
-4%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
16%inclusion34 decks217 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
15%inclusion33 decks217 decks
-3%synergy
Angelic Chorus
15%inclusion33 decks217 decks
13%synergy
Dawn of a New Age
15%inclusion33 decks217 decks
10%synergy
Smuggler's Share
14%inclusion30 decks217 decks
5%synergy
Felidar Retreat
12%inclusion25 decks217 decks
3%synergy
Intangible Virtue
9.2%inclusion20 decks217 decks
-1%synergy
Monologue Tax
8.3%inclusion18 decks217 decks
2%synergy
Gauntlets of Light
8.3%inclusion18 decks217 decks
7%synergy
Charitable Levy
8.0%inclusion12 decks150 decks
6%synergy
Anointed Procession
7.4%inclusion16 decks217 decks
-4%synergy
Rabble Rousing
6.9%inclusion15 decks217 decks
5%synergy
The Restoration of Eiganjo
6.9%inclusion15 decks217 decks
4%synergy
Chosen by Heliod
6.0%inclusion13 decks217 decks
5%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
5.1%inclusion11 decks217 decks
-10%synergy
Tenuous Truce
5.1%inclusion11 decks217 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
44%inclusion96 decks217 decks
33%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
10%inclusion22 decks217 decks
9%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
75%inclusion163 decks217 decks
52%synergy
Rogue's Passage
63%inclusion137 decks217 decks
37%synergy
War Room
52%inclusion113 decks217 decks
15%synergy
Access Tunnel
43%inclusion93 decks217 decks
41%synergy
Minas Tirith
42%inclusion91 decks217 decks
14%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
38%inclusion82 decks217 decks
0%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
38%inclusion82 decks217 decks
19%synergy
Forbidding Watchtower
30%inclusion65 decks217 decks
29%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
26%inclusion57 decks217 decks
-6%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
24%inclusion53 decks217 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
23%inclusion49 decks217 decks
0%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
16%inclusion34 decks217 decks
13%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion32 decks217 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Steppe
12%inclusion26 decks217 decks
-1%synergy
Karoo
10%inclusion21 decks217 decks
2%synergy
The Fair Basilica
9.2%inclusion20 decks217 decks
5%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
7.8%inclusion17 decks217 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Field
7.4%inclusion16 decks217 decks
2%synergy
Arch of Orazca
6.5%inclusion14 decks217 decks
4%synergy
Drifting Meadow
6.0%inclusion13 decks217 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.5%inclusion12 decks217 decks
-5%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.5%inclusion12 decks217 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion196 decks217 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion147 decks217 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
65%inclusion140 decks217 decks
48%synergy
Mind Stone
41%inclusion88 decks217 decks
12%synergy
Marble Diamond
33%inclusion71 decks217 decks
13%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
31%inclusion68 decks217 decks
16%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
25%inclusion55 decks217 decks
24%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion40 decks217 decks
9%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
11%inclusion24 decks217 decks
6%synergy
Nyx Lotus
11%inclusion23 decks217 decks
2%synergy
Caged Sun
8.8%inclusion19 decks217 decks
0%synergy
White Auracite
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.5%inclusion14 decks217 decks
-3%synergy
Coveted Jewel
6.5%inclusion14 decks217 decks
4%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
5.5%inclusion12 decks217 decks
2%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.5%inclusion12 decks217 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion211 decks217 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
42%inclusion91 decks217 decks
12%synergy
Escape Tunnel
19%inclusion40 decks213 decks
18%synergy
Command Tower
15%inclusion33 decks217 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion22 decks155 decks
-3%synergy
Kabira Takedown
8.8%inclusion19 decks217 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
8.8%inclusion19 decks217 decks
2%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
7.8%inclusion17 decks217 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.9%inclusion15 decks217 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.5%inclusion14 decks217 decks
-5%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
6.0%inclusion13 decks217 decks
1%synergy