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Akim, the Soaring Wind
Price tag $0.37

Legendary CreatureBird Dinosaur

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1852 Current Rank
#2199 Last Week
#1637 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.

Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
+12% Synergy $0.84
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+10% Synergy $0.65
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+7% Synergy $21.03
Starwinder Starwinder
+5% Synergy $0.43
Desculpting Blast Desculpting Blast
+5% Synergy $0.07

High Synergy Cards

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

Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+51% Synergy $0.14
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+50% Synergy $1.04
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+44% Synergy $0.37
Skycat Sovereign Skycat Sovereign
+44% Synergy $0.26
Migratory Route Migratory Route
+42% Synergy $0.16
Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
+41% Synergy $0.16
Kykar, Wind's Fury Kykar, Wind's Fury
+41% Synergy $0.28
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+40% Synergy $0.17
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+40% Synergy $0.25
Kastral, the Windcrested Kastral, the Windcrested
+39% Synergy $0.27

Top Cards

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

Murmuration Murmuration
+38% Synergy $2.47
Aven Wind Guide Aven Wind Guide
+37% Synergy $0.27
Battle Screech Battle Screech
+37% Synergy $0.13
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+36% Synergy $0.32
Nesting Dovehawk Nesting Dovehawk
+35% Synergy $17.58
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+34% Synergy $1.97
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+28% Synergy $5.02
Counterspell Counterspell
+3% Synergy $1.65
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $1.27
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-10% Synergy $0.80

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+10% Synergy $34.98
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $45.06
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-5% Synergy $48.08
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-7% Synergy $28.27
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-9% Synergy $42.63
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-10% Synergy $48.94

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
+32% Synergy $0.69
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
+30% Synergy $0.27
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
+30% Synergy $0.19
The Locust God The Locust God
+28% Synergy $4.67
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
+28% Synergy $0.81
Zinnia, Valley's Voice Zinnia, Valley's Voice
+28% Synergy $0.40
Warden of Evos Isle Warden of Evos Isle
+25% Synergy $0.17
Wingmate Roc Wingmate Roc
+25% Synergy $0.48
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+24% Synergy $34.85
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+24% Synergy $2.25
Neyali, Suns' Vanguard Neyali, Suns' Vanguard
+21% Synergy $2.02
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+20% Synergy $0.32
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+19% Synergy $2.46
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+18% Synergy $0.22
Jubilant Skybonder Jubilant Skybonder
+18% Synergy $0.21
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+17% Synergy $0.50
Gwaihir the Windlord Gwaihir the Windlord
+17% Synergy $0.15
Steel-Plume Marshal Steel-Plume Marshal
+16% Synergy $0.42
Keeper of the Nine Gales Keeper of the Nine Gales
+15% Synergy $11.23
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+14% Synergy $0.29
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+14% Synergy $22.97
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+14% Synergy $0.80
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+13% Synergy $0.28
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+13% Synergy $0.18
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+13% Synergy $23.42
Kangee's Lieutenant Kangee's Lieutenant
+13% Synergy $0.13
Cartographer's Hawk Cartographer's Hawk
+13% Synergy $0.23
Kangee, Aerie Keeper Kangee, Aerie Keeper
+13% Synergy $4.58
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+12% Synergy $11.27
Pride of the Clouds Pride of the Clouds
+12% Synergy $2.24
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+11% Synergy $4.49
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+11% Synergy $0.27
Faerie Artisans Faerie Artisans
+11% Synergy $0.52
The Council of Four The Council of Four
+10% Synergy $0.53
Wingblade Disciple Wingblade Disciple
+10% Synergy $0.05
Thunderclap Wyvern Thunderclap Wyvern
+10% Synergy $0.20
Judge's Familiar Judge's Familiar
+10% Synergy $0.19
Jackdaw Savior Jackdaw Savior
+10% Synergy $0.44
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+9% Synergy $0.23
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
+9% Synergy $0.14
Ephara, God of the Polis Ephara, God of the Polis
+9% Synergy $2.56
Donal, Herald of Wings Donal, Herald of Wings
+9% Synergy $0.30
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+8% Synergy $2.88
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+8% Synergy $0.29
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+8% Synergy $0.12
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+7% Synergy $9.29
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+7% Synergy $4.13
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+5% Synergy $2.89
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+5% Synergy $1.77
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+1% Synergy $0.73

Instants

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

Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+23% Synergy $0.04
Protect the Negotiators Protect the Negotiators
+23% Synergy $0.17
Eyes in the Skies Eyes in the Skies
+21% Synergy $0.03
Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+16% Synergy $0.26
Theoretical Duplication Theoretical Duplication
+15% Synergy $0.49
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+13% Synergy $0.84
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+13% Synergy $3.90
Access Denied Access Denied
+12% Synergy $3.45
Big Score Big Score
+11% Synergy $0.62
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+11% Synergy $1.72
Magmaquake Magmaquake
+11% Synergy $0.19
Lofty Denial Lofty Denial
+11% Synergy $0.19
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+10% Synergy $1.27
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+9% Synergy $5.26
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+9% Synergy $0.07
Rally of Wings Rally of Wings
+9% Synergy $0.21
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+8% Synergy $8.15
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+8% Synergy $7.79
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+7% Synergy $0.90
Jeskai Charm Jeskai Charm
+7% Synergy $0.15
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+7% Synergy $0.30
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+6% Synergy $0.98
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+6% Synergy $5.49
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+6% Synergy $0.72
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+5% Synergy $4.90
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+5% Synergy $0.34
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+5% Synergy $2.22
Swan Song Swan Song
+5% Synergy $6.09
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+5% Synergy $1.20
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+5% Synergy $0.24
Frontline Rush Frontline Rush
+5% Synergy $0.12
Will of the Mardu Will of the Mardu
+5% Synergy $4.34
Lorehold Command Lorehold Command
+5% Synergy $0.20
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+5% Synergy $1.16
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+4% Synergy $0.32
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+4% Synergy $0.20
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+3% Synergy $0.31
Negate Negate
+2% Synergy $0.24
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+1% Synergy $16.24
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $6.35
Abrade Abrade
+1% Synergy $0.15
Opt Opt
-1% Synergy $0.14
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-1% Synergy $11.91
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-3% Synergy $1.75
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-6% Synergy $1.51
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-6% Synergy $42.96
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-8% Synergy $0.34
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-9% Synergy $1.46

Sorceries

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

Winged Words Winged Words
+28% Synergy $0.13
Airborne Aid Airborne Aid
+28% Synergy $0.66
Ravenform Ravenform
+18% Synergy $0.18
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+17% Synergy $3.18
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+16% Synergy $0.66
Earthquake Earthquake
+10% Synergy $0.80
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+9% Synergy $0.19
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+9% Synergy $7.87
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+9% Synergy $1.05
Scour the Desert Scour the Desert
+9% Synergy $0.06
Aerial Assault Aerial Assault
+8% Synergy $0.07
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+7% Synergy $2.73
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+7% Synergy $0.48
Austere Command Austere Command
+6% Synergy $0.44
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+6% Synergy $0.51
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
+6% Synergy $0.10
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+5% Synergy $0.37
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+5% Synergy $0.36
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+4% Synergy $2.52
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+2% Synergy $0.22
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-5% Synergy $1.13
Preordain Preordain
-6% Synergy $0.61
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-7% Synergy $1.71
Farewell Farewell
-8% Synergy $4.30
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-9% Synergy $0.29
Ponder Ponder
-11% Synergy $1.65

Utility Artifacts

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

Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+30% Synergy $0.63
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+19% Synergy $5.26
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+16% Synergy $0.39
Jeskai Monument Jeskai Monument
+13% Synergy $0.03
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+11% Synergy $4.36
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+7% Synergy $0.30
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+6% Synergy $2.13
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+5% Synergy $0.51
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+2% Synergy $12.75
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+1% Synergy $4.22
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.24
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-9% Synergy $1.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-15% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

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

Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+28% Synergy $0.87
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+28% Synergy $7.12
Soulcatchers' Aerie Soulcatchers' Aerie
+28% Synergy $9.40
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+25% Synergy $46.21
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+25% Synergy $0.26
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+24% Synergy $7.52
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+24% Synergy $0.66
Prosperous Partnership Prosperous Partnership
+23% Synergy $3.31
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+18% Synergy $1.40
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+18% Synergy $2.81
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+17% Synergy $1.97
Assemble the Legion Assemble the Legion
+14% Synergy $0.28
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+13% Synergy $1.53
Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+13% Synergy $1.28
Dovescape Dovescape
+12% Synergy $2.06
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+11% Synergy $1.71
Roar of Resistance Roar of Resistance
+10% Synergy $1.12
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+9% Synergy $0.80
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+9% Synergy $3.94
Song of the Worldsoul Song of the Worldsoul
+9% Synergy $4.77
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+8% Synergy $0.55
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+8% Synergy $3.95
The Raven's Warning The Raven's Warning
+8% Synergy $0.14
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+7% Synergy $5.01
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+6% Synergy $9.88
Echoing Assault Echoing Assault
+5% Synergy $1.48
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+5% Synergy $3.19
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+5% Synergy $0.91
Love Song of Night and Day Love Song of Night and Day
+5% Synergy $0.15
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+4% Synergy $0.75
Improbable Alliance Improbable Alliance
+4% Synergy $0.12
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+3% Synergy $0.86
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+2% Synergy $1.31
Jeskai Ascendancy Jeskai Ascendancy
-2% Synergy $1.86
Whirlwind of Thought Whirlwind of Thought
-7% Synergy $0.35

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+8% Synergy $30.03
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+7% Synergy $0.92
Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer
+6% Synergy $1.06
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+2% Synergy $0.22

Utility Lands

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

Seaside Haven Seaside Haven
+34% Synergy $0.65
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+21% Synergy $0.21
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+17% Synergy $0.18
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+17% Synergy $0.61
Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+14% Synergy $1.38
Fountainport Fountainport
+11% Synergy $3.16
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+8% Synergy $0.25
Moorland Haunt Moorland Haunt
+8% Synergy $0.17
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+7% Synergy $19.02
Lilypad Village Lilypad Village
+7% Synergy $0.20
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+5% Synergy $2.28
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+5% Synergy $0.20
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+5% Synergy $0.98
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.14
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $1.98
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $19.28

Mana Artifacts

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

Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+14% Synergy $0.21
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+11% Synergy $0.47
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+11% Synergy $0.16
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+7% Synergy $0.29
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+7% Synergy $4.04
Raugrin Crystal Raugrin Crystal
+6% Synergy $0.11
Azorius Keyrune Azorius Keyrune
+6% Synergy $0.29
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+5% Synergy $1.30
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+4% Synergy $2.17
Jeskai Banner Jeskai Banner
+4% Synergy $0.13
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+1% Synergy $2.10
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.22
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.51
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-9% Synergy $1.12
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy $1.07
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-10% Synergy $1.33
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-17% Synergy $0.33
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-19% Synergy $1.32
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-22% Synergy $0.38

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+14% Synergy $0.11
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+10% Synergy $0.20
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.23
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+8% Synergy $0.20
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+7% Synergy $0.18
Perilous Landscape Perilous Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.17
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
+5% Synergy $0.31
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.28
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+3% Synergy $11.86
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+3% Synergy $4.40
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+2% Synergy $0.45
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+2% Synergy $0.34
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+2% Synergy $0.27
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
+2% Synergy $4.73
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
+2% Synergy $3.06
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.05
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+1% Synergy $0.05
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+1% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.05
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.06
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
0% Synergy $2.62
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-1% Synergy $0.41
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-2% Synergy $4.49
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-2% Synergy $3.34
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-3% Synergy $0.18
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-3% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-4% Synergy $0.29
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-5% Synergy $2.60
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-5% Synergy $0.51
Command Tower Command Tower
-6% Synergy $0.22
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-6% Synergy $0.28
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-6% Synergy $9.92
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-6% Synergy $0.30
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-6% Synergy $0.20
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-7% Synergy $11.67
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-7% Synergy $11.54
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-7% Synergy $0.27
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-8% Synergy $0.19
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-8% Synergy $8.57
Training Center Training Center
-8% Synergy $10.54
Port Town Port Town
-8% Synergy $0.17
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-8% Synergy $0.17
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-10% Synergy $0.45
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-10% Synergy $0.32
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-10% Synergy $24.53
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-11% Synergy $14.78
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-11% Synergy $0.24
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-11% Synergy $13.72
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-11% Synergy $24.04
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-12% Synergy $0.36

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