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Akim, the Soaring Wind
Price tag $0.37

Legendary CreatureBird Dinosaur

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1955 Current Rank
#1755 Last Week
#1827 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Akim, the Soaring Wind.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Akim, the Soaring Wind decks.

Kinbinding Kinbinding
+7% Synergy $0.34
Mirrormind Crown Mirrormind Crown
+5% Synergy $1.48
Collective Inferno Collective Inferno
+4% Synergy $1.66
Old Hob, Alleycat Blues Old Hob, Alleycat Blues
+3% Synergy $0.14
Harmonized Crescendo Harmonized Crescendo
+1% Synergy $0.79

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Akim, the Soaring Wind's abilities and overall game plan.

Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+53% Synergy $0.27
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+51% Synergy $1.44
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+46% Synergy $0.30
Skycat Sovereign Skycat Sovereign
+45% Synergy $0.33
Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
+44% Synergy $0.24
Migratory Route Migratory Route
+43% Synergy $0.32
Kykar, Wind's Fury Kykar, Wind's Fury
+42% Synergy $0.38
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+42% Synergy $0.23
Kastral, the Windcrested Kastral, the Windcrested
+41% Synergy $0.37
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+41% Synergy $0.30

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Akim, the Soaring Wind decks.

Murmuration Murmuration
+40% Synergy $0.36
Aven Wind Guide Aven Wind Guide
+39% Synergy $0.29
Battle Screech Battle Screech
+38% Synergy $0.22
Nesting Dovehawk Nesting Dovehawk
+36% Synergy $23.80
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+36% Synergy $0.63
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+35% Synergy $1.88
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+28% Synergy $4.97
Counterspell Counterspell
+3% Synergy $2.09
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+1% Synergy $1.25
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-11% Synergy $1.37

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+11% Synergy $49.53
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $51.58
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy $41.18
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-5% Synergy $32.30
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-7% Synergy $58.42
Farewell Farewell
-7% Synergy $7.19
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-8% Synergy $52.78

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Akim, the Soaring Wind's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Watcher of the Spheres Watcher of the Spheres
+33% Synergy $0.58
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
+31% Synergy $0.35
Zinnia, Valley's Voice Zinnia, Valley's Voice
+31% Synergy $0.29
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
+28% Synergy $0.19
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
+27% Synergy $0.85
The Locust God The Locust God
+26% Synergy $9.15
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+26% Synergy $9.82
Wingmate Roc Wingmate Roc
+26% Synergy $0.49
Warden of Evos Isle Warden of Evos Isle
+26% Synergy $0.22
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+22% Synergy $0.30
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+22% Synergy $37.18
Neyali, Suns' Vanguard Neyali, Suns' Vanguard
+21% Synergy $1.82
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+19% Synergy $4.35
Jubilant Skybonder Jubilant Skybonder
+19% Synergy $0.20
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+18% Synergy $0.37
Gwaihir the Windlord Gwaihir the Windlord
+18% Synergy $0.20
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+17% Synergy $29.64
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+17% Synergy $0.37
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
+17% Synergy $0.33
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+16% Synergy $0.24
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+14% Synergy $0.42
Keeper of the Nine Gales Keeper of the Nine Gales
+14% Synergy $7.75
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+13% Synergy $1.09
Steel-Plume Marshal Steel-Plume Marshal
+13% Synergy $0.42
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+12% Synergy $5.67
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+11% Synergy $0.25
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+11% Synergy $15.77
Cartographer's Hawk Cartographer's Hawk
+11% Synergy $0.28
Pride of the Clouds Pride of the Clouds
+11% Synergy $2.10
Faerie Artisans Faerie Artisans
+11% Synergy $1.29
Kangee, Aerie Keeper Kangee, Aerie Keeper
+11% Synergy $6.57
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
+10% Synergy $0.21
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+10% Synergy $0.23
Kangee's Lieutenant Kangee's Lieutenant
+10% Synergy $0.12
Wingblade Disciple Wingblade Disciple
+10% Synergy $0.11
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+9% Synergy $24.07
The Council of Four The Council of Four
+9% Synergy $1.13
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+9% Synergy $0.46
Jackdaw Savior Jackdaw Savior
+9% Synergy $0.37
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+8% Synergy $0.25
Thunderclap Wyvern Thunderclap Wyvern
+8% Synergy $0.22
Judge's Familiar Judge's Familiar
+8% Synergy $0.09
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+7% Synergy $2.93
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+7% Synergy $18.71
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+6% Synergy $4.82
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+6% Synergy $9.41
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+6% Synergy $5.61
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+5% Synergy $17.09
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+4% Synergy $1.02
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+3% Synergy $0.39

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Akim, the Soaring Wind safe.

Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+27% Synergy $0.11
Protect the Negotiators Protect the Negotiators
+23% Synergy $0.24
Eyes in the Skies Eyes in the Skies
+23% Synergy $0.11
Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+16% Synergy $0.30
Theoretical Duplication Theoretical Duplication
+15% Synergy $0.54
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+13% Synergy $1.28
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+11% Synergy $2.79
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+11% Synergy $2.92
Access Denied Access Denied
+11% Synergy $2.48
Lofty Denial Lofty Denial
+11% Synergy $0.24
Rally of Wings Rally of Wings
+10% Synergy $0.27
Magmaquake Magmaquake
+10% Synergy $0.32
Big Score Big Score
+9% Synergy $0.99
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+9% Synergy $2.87
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+9% Synergy $0.19
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+9% Synergy $1.11
Jeskai Charm Jeskai Charm
+7% Synergy $0.21
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+7% Synergy $5.36
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+6% Synergy $3.75
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+6% Synergy $2.91
Negate Negate
+6% Synergy $0.06
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+6% Synergy $7.92
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+5% Synergy $1.22
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+5% Synergy $3.74
Will of the Mardu Will of the Mardu
+5% Synergy $1.34
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+5% Synergy $2.93
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+5% Synergy $0.26
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+4% Synergy $0.37
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+4% Synergy $0.30
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+4% Synergy $6.55
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+3% Synergy $0.51
Swan Song Swan Song
+3% Synergy $8.38
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+3% Synergy $2.20
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $6.66
Opt Opt
0% Synergy $0.22
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
0% Synergy $18.36
Abrade Abrade
0% Synergy $0.15
Aetherize Aetherize
0% Synergy $0.47
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-3% Synergy $1.35
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-3% Synergy $2.03
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-4% Synergy $15.89
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-4% Synergy $50.42
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-7% Synergy $2.44
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-8% Synergy $0.44

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Akim, the Soaring Wind's game plan and control the board.

Winged Words Winged Words
+31% Synergy $0.29
Airborne Aid Airborne Aid
+30% Synergy $0.36
Ravenform Ravenform
+19% Synergy $0.35
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+17% Synergy $3.23
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+14% Synergy $0.35
Earthquake Earthquake
+8% Synergy $0.64
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+8% Synergy $0.62
Scour the Desert Scour the Desert
+8% Synergy $0.14
Aerial Assault Aerial Assault
+8% Synergy $0.06
Austere Command Austere Command
+7% Synergy $0.43
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+7% Synergy $0.24
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+7% Synergy $1.42
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+6% Synergy $7.65
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
+6% Synergy $0.10
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+5% Synergy $1.26
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+5% Synergy $0.32
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+4% Synergy $2.56
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+4% Synergy $0.61
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+2% Synergy $0.26
Preordain Preordain
-4% Synergy $0.57
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-5% Synergy $2.66
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-6% Synergy $0.74
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-7% Synergy $0.37
Ponder Ponder
-9% Synergy $1.40

Utility Artifacts

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

Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+33% Synergy $0.80
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+17% Synergy $0.41
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+17% Synergy $5.71
Jeskai Monument Jeskai Monument
+13% Synergy $0.10
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+12% Synergy $3.38
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+7% Synergy $1.42
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+5% Synergy $2.51
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+3% Synergy $4.46
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+2% Synergy $10.91
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.28
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-10% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-15% Synergy $4.56

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Akim, the Soaring Wind's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+33% Synergy $6.11
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+28% Synergy $6.18
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+28% Synergy $51.58
Soulcatchers' Aerie Soulcatchers' Aerie
+28% Synergy $5.66
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+26% Synergy $0.59
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+24% Synergy $1.34
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+24% Synergy $0.37
Prosperous Partnership Prosperous Partnership
+22% Synergy $4.22
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+18% Synergy $4.96
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+15% Synergy $2.43
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+14% Synergy $1.01
Assemble the Legion Assemble the Legion
+13% Synergy $0.41
Dovescape Dovescape
+12% Synergy $3.55
Roar of Resistance Roar of Resistance
+11% Synergy $1.09
Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+10% Synergy $1.30
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+9% Synergy $3.13
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+9% Synergy $1.09
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+9% Synergy $5.79
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+9% Synergy $0.53
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+9% Synergy $1.59
Song of the Worldsoul Song of the Worldsoul
+9% Synergy $4.62
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+8% Synergy $2.34
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+8% Synergy $5.12
Air Nomad Legacy Air Nomad Legacy
+7% Synergy $0.21
The Raven's Warning The Raven's Warning
+7% Synergy $0.20
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+6% Synergy $13.25
Echoing Assault Echoing Assault
+6% Synergy $0.29
Love Song of Night and Day Love Song of Night and Day
+5% Synergy $0.18
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+4% Synergy $0.71
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+4% Synergy $1.22
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+4% Synergy $3.39
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+3% Synergy $1.65
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
0% Synergy $3.53
Jeskai Ascendancy Jeskai Ascendancy
-1% Synergy $2.04
Whirlwind of Thought Whirlwind of Thought
-3% Synergy $0.26

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Akim, the Soaring Wind to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+11% Synergy $1.80
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+10% Synergy $40.18
Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer
+7% Synergy $0.88
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+4% Synergy $0.26

Utility Lands

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

Seaside Haven Seaside Haven
+35% Synergy $0.64
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+20% Synergy $0.27
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+19% Synergy $1.44
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+18% Synergy $0.26
Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+15% Synergy $2.53
Fountainport Fountainport
+13% Synergy $2.44
Moorland Haunt Moorland Haunt
+8% Synergy $0.19
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+7% Synergy $21.12
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+6% Synergy $0.24
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+5% Synergy $5.99
Lilypad Village Lilypad Village
+5% Synergy $0.28
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+4% Synergy $0.31
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+4% Synergy $2.31
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.30
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $3.70
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-7% Synergy $24.44

Mana Artifacts

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

Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+17% Synergy $0.26
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+12% Synergy $0.44
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+11% Synergy $0.31
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+10% Synergy $0.37
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+8% Synergy $3.98
Raugrin Crystal Raugrin Crystal
+5% Synergy $0.26
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+5% Synergy $3.71
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+4% Synergy $0.83
Jeskai Banner Jeskai Banner
+4% Synergy $0.12
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.37
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $2.55
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-8% Synergy $1.06
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $1.01
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-13% Synergy $0.33
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-14% Synergy $3.16
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-16% Synergy $0.36

Lands

The mana base foundation for Akim, the Soaring Wind decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+11% Synergy $0.28
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+10% Synergy $0.29
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+9% Synergy $0.19
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.22
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+7% Synergy $0.19
Perilous Landscape Perilous Landscape
+7% Synergy $0.27
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
+5% Synergy $0.24
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.30
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+5% Synergy $0.38
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+3% Synergy $15.27
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+3% Synergy $0.19
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+3% Synergy $0.33
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+3% Synergy $0.14
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+3% Synergy $0.20
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+3% Synergy $0.08
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.21
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+2% Synergy $4.61
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.22
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.25
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+1% Synergy $0.27
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-1% Synergy $3.72
Port Town Port Town
-2% Synergy $0.22
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-3% Synergy $4.99
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-3% Synergy $5.81
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-3% Synergy $0.30
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-3% Synergy $0.31
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-4% Synergy $0.26
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-4% Synergy $0.33
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
-4% Synergy $1.72
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-5% Synergy $16.38
Command Tower Command Tower
-6% Synergy $0.23
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-6% Synergy $0.35
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-6% Synergy $7.35
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-6% Synergy $0.37
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-6% Synergy $4.12
Training Center Training Center
-7% Synergy $13.53
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-7% Synergy $15.45
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-8% Synergy $0.35
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-8% Synergy $10.79
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-8% Synergy $10.05
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-8% Synergy $0.26
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-9% Synergy $29.10
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-9% Synergy $0.46
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-10% Synergy $0.34
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-10% Synergy $0.35
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-11% Synergy $0.29
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-11% Synergy $0.40
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-11% Synergy $15.77
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-11% Synergy $30.46
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-13% Synergy $0.31

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