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Samwise the Stouthearted
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Samwise the Stouthearted

{1}{W}

Legendary Creature — Halfling Peasant

Flash

When Samwise enters, choose up to one target permanent card in your graveyard that was put there from the battlefield this turn. Return it to your hand. Then the Ring tempts you.

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Set
The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth (LTR #449)
Rarity
Uncommon
Mana value
2
Released
2023-06-23
Artist
Marta Nael
EDHREC rank
#5,020
Colour identity
{W}
Finishes
Nonfoil, Foil
Served from
Local database

Commander bracket

1 +
Fits any bracket
No Game Changer, land denial, extra turns or two-card combos.

Derived from card traits, not a ruling — bracket rules turn on how a deck intends to use a card. Bracket rules

EDHREC

Salt Score 0.12
How much players resent seeing this card. The scale tops out around 3.1.
Can be your commander

Combos 32

Ratadrabik of Urborg+Samwise the Stouthearted+Bartolomé del Presidio
{W}{B}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
Ratadrabik of Urborg+Relic of Legends+Samwise the Stouthearted
{W}{B}
Infinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
Ratadrabik of Urborg+Ashnod's Altar+Samwise the Stouthearted
{W}{B}
Infinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
Ratadrabik of Urborg+Viscera Seer+Samwise the Stouthearted
{W}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite scry 1Infinite storm count
Ratadrabik of Urborg+Samwise the Stouthearted+Yahenni, Undying Partisan
{W}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
Ratadrabik of Urborg+Phyrexian Altar+Samwise the Stouthearted
{W}{B}
Infinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
Ratadrabik of Urborg+Altar of Dementia+Samwise the Stouthearted
{W}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite millInfinite self-millInfinite storm count
Ratadrabik of Urborg+Samwise the Stouthearted+Carrion Feeder
{W}{B}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
Ratadrabik of Urborg+Blasting Station+Samwise the Stouthearted
{W}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite damageInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
Ratadrabik of Urborg+Woe Strider+Samwise the Stouthearted
{W}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite scry 1Infinite storm count
Kaya's Ghostform+Phyrexian Altar+Samwise the Stouthearted
{W}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
Ratadrabik of Urborg+Shilgengar, Sire of Famine+Samwise the Stouthearted
{W}{B}
Infinite artifact tokensInfinite Blood tokensInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
Samwise the Stouthearted+Nim Deathmantle+Ashnod's Altar+Ornithopter
{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
Samwise the Stouthearted+Nim Deathmantle+Ashnod's Altar+Memnite
{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
Ratadrabik of Urborg+Samwise the Stouthearted+Bloodflow Connoisseur
{W}{B}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
Samwise the Stouthearted+Nim Deathmantle+Ashnod's Altar+Phyrexian Walker
{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
Ratadrabik of Urborg+Goblin Bombardment+Samwise the Stouthearted
{R}{W}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite damageInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
Emptiness+Phyrexian Altar+Samwise the Stouthearted
{W}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
Samwise the Stouthearted+Nim Deathmantle+Ashnod's Altar+Shield Sphere
{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh+Samwise the Stouthearted+Nim Deathmantle+Ashnod's Altar
{R}{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
Saffi Eriksdotter+Samwise the Stouthearted+Phyrexian Altar+Pitiless Plunderer
{W}{B}{G}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite artifact tokensInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm countInfinite Treasure tokens
Samwise the Stouthearted+Nim Deathmantle+Ashnod's Altar+Crookshank Kobolds
{R}{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
Ratadrabik of Urborg+Thermopod+Samwise the Stouthearted
{R}{W}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite red manaInfinite storm count
Samwise the Stouthearted+Dual Nature+Phyrexian Altar
{G}{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
Hashaton, Scarab's Fist+Mind Over Matter+Samwise the Stouthearted+Pyramid of the Pantheon
{W}{U}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggersInfinite self-discard triggers
Samwise the Stouthearted+Nim Deathmantle+Ashnod's Altar+Crimson Kobolds
{R}{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
Saffi Eriksdotter+Samwise the Stouthearted+Phyrexian Altar+Blessed Sanctuary
{G}{W}
Infinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
Samwise the Stouthearted+Dual Nature+Earthcraft
{G}{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
Samwise the Stouthearted+Minion Reflector+Aluren
{G}{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
Samwise the Stouthearted+Nim Deathmantle+Ashnod's Altar+Kobolds of Kher Keep
{R}{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
Samwise the Stouthearted+Dual Nature+Aluren
{G}{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
Hashaton, Scarab's Fist+Mind Over Matter+Samwise the Stouthearted+White Lotus Tile
{W}{U}{B}
Infinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggersInfinite self-discard triggers

All 32 combos.

Commander recommendations

Top synergy 50

Played far more in this commander's decks than elsewhere.

  1. Ephemerate 65 %+52.5 %
  2. Sevinne's Reclamation 60 %+47.0 %
  3. Brought Back 48 %+44.7 %
  4. Cloudshift 53 %+43.8 %
  5. Slip On the Ring 45 %+43.6 %
  6. Spirited Companion 51 %+39.8 %
  7. Sun Titan 60 %+38.6 %
  8. Kami of False Hope 37 %+36.1 %
  9. Solemn Simulacrum 52 %+33.5 %
  10. Karmic Guide 43 %+32.9 %
  11. Wayfarer's Bauble 43 %+32.4 %
  12. Seal of Cleansing 31 %+29.6 %
  13. Flickerwisp 35 %+28.9 %
  14. Whitemane Lion 31 %+28.2 %
  15. Evolving Wilds 32 %+27.6 %
  16. Flooded Strand 31 %+27.3 %
  17. Reprieve 51 %+27.3 %
  18. Flicker of Fate 32 %+27.2 %
  19. Boromir, Warden of the Tower 36 %+26.6 %
  20. Teleportation Circle 35 %+26.2 %
  21. Cathar Commando 33 %+25.7 %
  22. Restoration Angel 32 %+24.8 %
  23. Dwarven Shortsword 25 %+24.8 %
  24. Old Thrush 25 %+24.7 %
  25. Moment of Glory 25 %+24.7 %
  26. Thorin's Last Stand 25 %+24.6 %
  27. Lake-town Lookout 25 %+24.6 %
  28. Esgaroth Garrison 25 %+24.6 %
  29. Bofur, Reliable Guardian 25 %+23.7 %
  30. Terramorphic Expanse 27 %+23.6 %
  31. Wall of Omens 32 %+23.4 %
  32. Felidar Guardian 29 %+23.3 %
  33. Westfold Rider 24 %+23.3 %
  34. Windswept Heath 27 %+23.3 %
  35. Scrollshift 25 %+23.3 %
  36. Angelic Renewal 24 %+22.6 %
  37. Selfless Spirit 32 %+22.6 %
  38. Conjurer's Closet 28 %+22.0 %
  39. Lotus Field 27 %+21.7 %
  40. Prismatic Vista 24 %+21.4 %
  41. Acrobatic Maneuver 23 %+20.8 %
  42. Charming Prince 28 %+20.7 %
  43. Marsh Flats 24 %+20.6 %
  44. Panharmonicon 29 %+19.8 %
  45. Hobbit Hole 20 %+19.7 %
  46. Arid Mesa 23 %+19.3 %
  47. Emeria Shepherd 32 %+19.2 %
  48. Far Traveler 21 %+19.1 %
  49. Fabled Passage 21 %+18.4 %
  50. Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector 20 %+18.2 %

Most included 50

Highest share of decks running them, distinctive or not.

  1. Plains 87 %-7.1 %
  2. Swords to Plowshares 68 %-7.0 %
  3. Sol Ring 68 %-15.0 %
  4. Path to Exile 67 %-0.6 %
  5. Ephemerate 65 %+52.5 %
  6. Sun Titan 60 %+38.6 %
  7. Sevinne's Reclamation 60 %+47.0 %
  8. Cloudshift 53 %+43.8 %
  9. Solemn Simulacrum 52 %+33.5 %
  10. Reprieve 51 %+27.3 %
  11. Spirited Companion 51 %+39.8 %
  12. Pearl Medallion 48 %-12.4 %
  13. Brought Back 48 %+44.7 %
  14. Slip On the Ring 45 %+43.6 %
  15. Karmic Guide 43 %+32.9 %
  16. Wayfarer's Bauble 43 %+32.4 %
  17. Knight of the White Orchid 41 %+15.9 %
  18. Generous Gift 37 %-3.8 %
  19. Kami of False Hope 37 %+36.1 %
  20. Boromir, Warden of the Tower 36 %+26.6 %
  21. Myriad Landscape 36 %+8.9 %
  22. Arcane Signet 35 %-23.0 %
  23. Teleportation Circle 35 %+26.2 %
  24. Flickerwisp 35 %+28.9 %
  25. Minas Tirith 33 %+6.5 %
  26. Cathar Commando 33 %+25.7 %
  27. Loran of the Third Path 33 %+10.6 %
  28. Flicker of Fate 32 %+27.2 %
  29. Mind Stone 32 %+6.0 %
  30. Evolving Wilds 32 %+27.6 %
  31. Emeria, the Sky Ruin 32 %-7.6 %
  32. Selfless Spirit 32 %+22.6 %
  33. Restoration Angel 32 %+24.8 %
  34. Wall of Omens 32 %+23.4 %
  35. Emeria Shepherd 32 %+19.2 %
  36. Flooded Strand 31 %+27.3 %
  37. Mentor of the Meek 31 %+12.5 %
  38. Whitemane Lion 31 %+28.2 %
  39. Enduring Innocence 31 %+16.7 %
  40. Seal of Cleansing 31 %+29.6 %
  41. Panharmonicon 29 %+19.8 %
  42. Esper Sentinel 29 %-4.2 %
  43. Inspiring Overseer 29 %+13.5 %
  44. Felidar Guardian 29 %+23.3 %
  45. Archaeomancer's Map 28 %+2.6 %
  46. Conjurer's Closet 28 %+22.0 %
  47. Charming Prince 28 %+20.7 %
  48. Terramorphic Expanse 27 %+23.6 %
  49. Lotus Field 27 %+21.7 %
  50. Windswept Heath 27 %+23.3 %

Format legality

Rulings

  • 2023-06-16

    As the Ring tempts you, you get an emblem named The Ring if you don't have one. Then your emblem gains its next ability and you choose a creature you control to become (or remain) your Ring-bearer.

  • 2023-06-16

    Each player can have only one emblem named The Ring and only one Ring-bearer at a time.

  • 2023-06-16

    Each time the Ring tempts you, you must choose a creature if you control one.

  • 2023-06-16

    If the creature you choose as your Ring-bearer was already your Ring-bearer, that still counts as choosing that creature as your Ring-bearer for the purpose of abilities that trigger "whenever you choose a creature as your Ring-bearer" or abilities that care about which creature was chosen as your Ring-bearer.

  • 2023-06-16

    Some spells and abilities that cause the Ring to tempt you may require targets. If each target chosen is an illegal target as that spell or ability tries to resolve, it won't resolve. The Ring won't tempt you.

  • 2023-06-16

    The Ring can tempt you even if you don't control a creature. In this case, abilities that trigger "whenever the Ring tempts you" will still trigger.

  • 2023-06-16

    The Ring gains its abilities in order from top to bottom. Once it gains an ability, it has that ability for the rest of the game.

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