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Akim, the Soaring Wind
Price tag $0.38

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

#1905 Current Rank
#1864 Last Week
#1813 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.

Flock Impostor Flock Impostor
+3% Synergy $0.22
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+3% Synergy $0.41
Collective Inferno Collective Inferno
+2% Synergy $0.51
Mirrormind Crown Mirrormind Crown
+2% Synergy $1.40
Kinbinding Kinbinding
+2% Synergy $0.35

High Synergy Cards

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

Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+52% Synergy $0.17
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+50% Synergy $1.00
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+44% Synergy $0.26
Skycat Sovereign Skycat Sovereign
+44% Synergy $0.28
Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
+42% Synergy $0.11
Migratory Route Migratory Route
+42% Synergy $0.15
Kykar, Wind's Fury Kykar, Wind's Fury
+41% Synergy $0.33
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+41% Synergy $0.22
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+41% Synergy $0.16
Kastral, the Windcrested Kastral, the Windcrested
+39% Synergy $0.47

Top Cards

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

Murmuration Murmuration
+38% Synergy $0.26
Aven Wind Guide Aven Wind Guide
+38% Synergy $0.19
Battle Screech Battle Screech
+37% Synergy $0.11
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+35% Synergy $1.86
Nesting Dovehawk Nesting Dovehawk
+35% Synergy $20.27
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+35% Synergy $3.32
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+28% Synergy $4.36
Counterspell Counterspell
+3% Synergy $1.60
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-1% Synergy $0.93
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-11% Synergy $1.16

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+12% Synergy $48.00
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-2% Synergy $47.42
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy $40.86
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-5% Synergy $31.52
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-6% Synergy $14.79
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-8% Synergy $53.63
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-8% Synergy $45.55

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 $0.57
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
+31% Synergy $0.29
Zinnia, Valley's Voice Zinnia, Valley's Voice
+30% Synergy $0.23
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
+28% Synergy $0.21
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
+27% Synergy $0.89
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+26% Synergy $5.44
The Locust God The Locust God
+25% Synergy $8.09
Warden of Evos Isle Warden of Evos Isle
+25% Synergy $0.12
Wingmate Roc Wingmate Roc
+25% Synergy $0.49
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+22% Synergy $32.78
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+21% Synergy $0.17
Neyali, Suns' Vanguard Neyali, Suns' Vanguard
+20% Synergy $1.89
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+19% Synergy $3.45
Jubilant Skybonder Jubilant Skybonder
+19% Synergy $0.16
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+18% Synergy $0.37
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+17% Synergy $26.03
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+17% Synergy $0.32
Gwaihir the Windlord Gwaihir the Windlord
+17% Synergy $0.13
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+15% Synergy $0.21
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
+15% Synergy $0.25
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+14% Synergy $0.50
Keeper of the Nine Gales Keeper of the Nine Gales
+14% Synergy $7.86
Steel-Plume Marshal Steel-Plume Marshal
+14% Synergy $0.51
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+13% Synergy $0.60
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+12% Synergy $14.36
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+11% Synergy $0.22
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+11% Synergy $4.97
Cartographer's Hawk Cartographer's Hawk
+11% Synergy $0.20
Kangee's Lieutenant Kangee's Lieutenant
+11% Synergy $0.10
Faerie Artisans Faerie Artisans
+11% Synergy $1.10
Pride of the Clouds Pride of the Clouds
+11% Synergy $2.00
Kangee, Aerie Keeper Kangee, Aerie Keeper
+11% Synergy $7.32
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+10% Synergy $0.18
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
+10% Synergy $0.19
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+10% Synergy $21.20
Wingblade Disciple Wingblade Disciple
+10% Synergy $0.06
The Council of Four The Council of Four
+9% Synergy $0.81
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+9% Synergy $0.38
Thunderclap Wyvern Thunderclap Wyvern
+9% Synergy $0.26
Jackdaw Savior Jackdaw Savior
+9% Synergy $0.48
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+8% Synergy $0.10
Judge's Familiar Judge's Familiar
+8% Synergy $0.18
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+7% Synergy $5.16
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+7% Synergy $5.03
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+7% Synergy $6.00
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+6% Synergy $0.23
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+5% Synergy $9.76
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+5% Synergy $15.98
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+4% Synergy $5.67
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+3% Synergy $0.35

Instants

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

Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+25% Synergy $0.13
Protect the Negotiators Protect the Negotiators
+23% Synergy $0.15
Eyes in the Skies Eyes in the Skies
+22% Synergy $0.05
Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+16% Synergy $0.34
Theoretical Duplication Theoretical Duplication
+15% Synergy $0.61
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+14% Synergy $0.87
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+11% Synergy $2.94
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+11% Synergy $1.45
Access Denied Access Denied
+11% Synergy $2.41
Lofty Denial Lofty Denial
+11% Synergy $0.12
Big Score Big Score
+10% Synergy $0.86
Magmaquake Magmaquake
+10% Synergy $0.34
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+9% Synergy $2.94
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+9% Synergy $1.12
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+9% Synergy $0.04
Rally of Wings Rally of Wings
+9% Synergy $0.25
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+8% Synergy $6.00
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+7% Synergy $8.26
Jeskai Charm Jeskai Charm
+7% Synergy $0.13
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+6% Synergy $3.08
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+6% Synergy $0.97
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+6% Synergy $0.27
Negate Negate
+5% Synergy $0.24
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+5% Synergy $3.78
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+5% Synergy $3.87
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+5% Synergy $1.01
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+4% Synergy $4.23
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+4% Synergy $0.27
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+4% Synergy $3.22
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+4% Synergy $0.25
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+3% Synergy $0.47
Swan Song Swan Song
+2% Synergy $7.83
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $8.46
Opt Opt
0% Synergy $0.12
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
0% Synergy $17.09
Abrade Abrade
0% Synergy $0.17
Aetherize Aetherize
0% Synergy $0.52
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-3% Synergy $1.29
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-3% Synergy $1.93
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-3% Synergy $14.64
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-5% Synergy $52.65
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-7% Synergy $0.42
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-8% Synergy $2.29

Sorceries

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

Winged Words Winged Words
+30% Synergy $0.12
Airborne Aid Airborne Aid
+28% Synergy $0.40
Ravenform Ravenform
+18% Synergy $0.19
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+17% Synergy $3.27
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+13% Synergy $0.28
Earthquake Earthquake
+8% Synergy $0.64
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+8% Synergy $0.57
Scour the Desert Scour the Desert
+8% Synergy $0.08
Austere Command Austere Command
+7% Synergy $0.43
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+7% Synergy $0.13
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+7% Synergy $1.23
Aerial Assault Aerial Assault
+7% Synergy $0.06
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+6% Synergy $7.59
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
+6% Synergy $0.12
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+5% Synergy $2.27
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+5% Synergy $0.85
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+5% Synergy $0.28
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+4% Synergy $0.46
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+2% Synergy $10.03
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+2% Synergy $0.19
Spirit Water Revival Spirit Water Revival
+2% Synergy $0.65
Preordain Preordain
-4% Synergy $0.58
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-5% Synergy $2.35
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-6% Synergy $0.93
Farewell Farewell
-7% Synergy $4.79
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-7% Synergy $0.25
Ponder Ponder
-10% Synergy $1.29

Utility Artifacts

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

Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+32% Synergy $0.70
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+18% Synergy $4.42
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+17% Synergy $0.32
Jeskai Monument Jeskai Monument
+12% Synergy $0.06
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+11% Synergy $2.64
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+8% Synergy $1.06
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+5% Synergy $2.05
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+2% Synergy $11.62
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+2% Synergy $3.60
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.23
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-10% Synergy $1.58
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-15% Synergy $4.38

Enchantments

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

Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+32% Synergy $9.05
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+28% Synergy $45.63
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+27% Synergy $6.22
Soulcatchers' Aerie Soulcatchers' Aerie
+27% Synergy $6.08
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+26% Synergy $0.62
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+24% Synergy $1.37
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+23% Synergy $0.25
Prosperous Partnership Prosperous Partnership
+22% Synergy $4.56
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+19% Synergy $2.96
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+16% Synergy $1.79
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+15% Synergy $0.91
Assemble the Legion Assemble the Legion
+13% Synergy $0.35
Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+12% Synergy $1.07
Dovescape Dovescape
+11% Synergy $3.32
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+10% Synergy $0.59
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+10% Synergy $1.58
Roar of Resistance Roar of Resistance
+10% Synergy $0.97
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+9% Synergy $1.21
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+9% Synergy $4.21
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+9% Synergy $2.24
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+8% Synergy $0.75
Song of the Worldsoul Song of the Worldsoul
+8% Synergy $4.28
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+8% Synergy $4.34
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+6% Synergy $7.55
Echoing Assault Echoing Assault
+6% Synergy $0.20
The Raven's Warning The Raven's Warning
+6% Synergy $0.12
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+5% Synergy $2.77
Love Song of Night and Day Love Song of Night and Day
+5% Synergy $0.20
Air Nomad Legacy Air Nomad Legacy
+5% Synergy $0.08
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+4% Synergy $0.61
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+4% Synergy $3.04
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+3% Synergy $1.92
Jeskai Ascendancy Jeskai Ascendancy
0% Synergy $1.84
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
0% Synergy $4.26
Whirlwind of Thought Whirlwind of Thought
-3% Synergy $0.27

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 $1.08
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+10% Synergy $29.12
Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer
+7% Synergy $0.87
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+5% Synergy $0.25

Utility Lands

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

Seaside Haven Seaside Haven
+33% Synergy $0.69
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+20% Synergy $0.19
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+18% Synergy $0.14
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+18% Synergy $1.04
Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+14% Synergy $2.73
Fountainport Fountainport
+13% Synergy $3.75
Moorland Haunt Moorland Haunt
+8% Synergy $0.16
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+7% Synergy $24.54
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+6% Synergy $0.23
Lilypad Village Lilypad Village
+6% Synergy $0.19
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+5% Synergy $4.39
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+5% Synergy $1.41
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+4% Synergy $0.15
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.11
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $3.28
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-7% Synergy $20.40

Mana Artifacts

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

Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+16% Synergy $0.19
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+12% Synergy $0.43
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+11% Synergy $0.17
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+8% Synergy $0.33
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+7% Synergy $6.32
Raugrin Crystal Raugrin Crystal
+5% Synergy $0.09
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+5% Synergy $2.82
Azorius Keyrune Azorius Keyrune
+5% Synergy $0.31
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+4% Synergy $1.31
Jeskai Banner Jeskai Banner
+4% Synergy $0.17
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+1% Synergy $5.11
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.23
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.32
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $0.72
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $1.71
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $1.04
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-13% Synergy $0.29
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-14% Synergy $2.52
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-17% Synergy $0.28

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+12% Synergy $0.21
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+10% Synergy $0.17
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.17
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+8% Synergy $0.18
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+6% Synergy $0.13
Perilous Landscape Perilous Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.13
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
+5% Synergy $0.13
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.09
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+4% Synergy $0.31
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+3% Synergy $0.13
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+3% Synergy $4.30
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+2% Synergy $14.16
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+2% Synergy $0.09
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+2% Synergy $0.04
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+2% Synergy $0.05
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
+2% Synergy $3.31
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.20
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.15
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.16
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
0% Synergy $0.21
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
0% Synergy $3.52
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-3% Synergy $4.32
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-3% Synergy $5.38
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-3% Synergy $0.13
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-4% Synergy $0.15
Port Town Port Town
-4% Synergy $0.16
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-4% Synergy $0.23
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
-4% Synergy $1.79
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-5% Synergy $0.18
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-5% Synergy $0.15
Command Tower Command Tower
-6% Synergy $0.23
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-6% Synergy $0.20
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-6% Synergy $7.94
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-6% Synergy $15.20
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-6% Synergy $4.97
Training Center Training Center
-7% Synergy $11.91
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-7% Synergy $15.25
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-7% Synergy $0.18
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-8% Synergy $8.90
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-8% Synergy $0.55
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-9% Synergy $0.22
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-9% Synergy $9.05
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-9% Synergy $0.27
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-9% Synergy $25.34
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-10% Synergy $0.27
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-10% Synergy $14.36
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-10% Synergy $26.93
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-11% Synergy $0.12
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-11% Synergy $0.25
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-13% Synergy $0.53

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