Baird, Steward of Argive
Dominaria Promos 4s • uncommon
- Set
- Dominaria Promos
- Collector number
- 4s
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana white mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Christine Choi
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Vigilance
Creatures can't attack you or planeswalkers you control unless their controller pays 1 generic mana for each of those creatures.
"The walls of Argive were built by a peaceful dynastic union that has guarded us against war for fifteen centuries. The lesson is clear."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Baird, Steward of Argive was originally released in the 2018 set Dominaria, designed to evoke the high-fantasy legacy of the Magic: The Gathering world. As a card representing the iconic Benalish culture, Baird was conceptualized as a defensive commander, intended to protect players from aggressive battlefield strategies. The card reflects the traditional white-aligned philosophy of order and taxation, serving as a tactical roadblock that penalizes opponents for attacking.
The artwork for this specific promo version was crafted to emphasize the character's role as a vigilant protector of his realm. Illustrators working within the Dominaria set aimed to bridge the gap between the game's retro aesthetic and modern card design standards. Upon its release, the card was well-received by the Commander format community, who appreciated its ability to dictate the flow of a game through strategic board presence rather than sheer force.
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