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Akim, the Soaring Wind
Price tag $0.34

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

#1764 Current Rank
#1833 Last Week
#1649 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.

Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+16% Synergy $1.06
Kavaron, Memorial World Kavaron, Memorial World
+5% Synergy $1.41
Tannuk, Steadfast Second Tannuk, Steadfast Second
+5% Synergy $5.46
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+4% Synergy $18.25
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
-7% Synergy $2.16

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 $0.17
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+50% Synergy $1.01
Skycat Sovereign Skycat Sovereign
+45% Synergy $0.29
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+45% Synergy $0.42
Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
+43% Synergy $0.13
Kykar, Wind's Fury Kykar, Wind's Fury
+43% Synergy $0.28
Migratory Route Migratory Route
+43% Synergy $0.12
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+41% Synergy $0.16
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+41% Synergy $0.30
Kastral, the Windcrested Kastral, the Windcrested
+40% Synergy $0.28

Top Cards

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

Murmuration Murmuration
+38% Synergy $1.20
Aven Wind Guide Aven Wind Guide
+38% Synergy $0.26
Battle Screech Battle Screech
+37% Synergy $0.12
Nesting Dovehawk Nesting Dovehawk
+36% Synergy $17.29
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+36% Synergy $0.35
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+35% Synergy $1.76
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+30% Synergy $4.78
Counterspell Counterspell
+4% Synergy $1.28
Path to Exile Path to Exile
0% Synergy $0.93
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-10% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+11% Synergy $35.22
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $49.97
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy $46.53
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-7% Synergy $36.35
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-9% Synergy $49.41
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-9% Synergy $42.10

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 $0.52
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
+31% Synergy $0.20
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
+30% Synergy $0.24
Zinnia, Valley's Voice Zinnia, Valley's Voice
+30% Synergy $0.22
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
+28% Synergy $0.66
The Locust God The Locust God
+28% Synergy $4.99
Warden of Evos Isle Warden of Evos Isle
+26% Synergy $0.17
Wingmate Roc Wingmate Roc
+26% Synergy $0.40
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+25% Synergy $2.19
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+24% Synergy $30.94
Neyali, Suns' Vanguard Neyali, Suns' Vanguard
+22% Synergy $2.12
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+21% Synergy $0.29
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+20% Synergy $0.27
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+19% Synergy $3.13
Jubilant Skybonder Jubilant Skybonder
+19% Synergy $0.20
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+19% Synergy $0.54
Gwaihir the Windlord Gwaihir the Windlord
+18% Synergy $0.14
Steel-Plume Marshal Steel-Plume Marshal
+16% Synergy $0.28
Keeper of the Nine Gales Keeper of the Nine Gales
+16% Synergy $10.20
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+15% Synergy $0.29
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+15% Synergy $24.43
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+15% Synergy $0.86
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+14% Synergy $0.38
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+13% Synergy $0.24
Kangee, Aerie Keeper Kangee, Aerie Keeper
+13% Synergy $6.58
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+12% Synergy $21.91
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+12% Synergy $15.29
Kangee's Lieutenant Kangee's Lieutenant
+12% Synergy $0.14
Cartographer's Hawk Cartographer's Hawk
+12% Synergy $0.27
Pride of the Clouds Pride of the Clouds
+12% Synergy $2.33
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+11% Synergy $4.78
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+11% Synergy $0.36
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
+11% Synergy $0.30
Faerie Artisans Faerie Artisans
+11% Synergy $0.49
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+10% Synergy $0.23
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
+10% Synergy $0.11
The Council of Four The Council of Four
+10% Synergy $0.78
Wingblade Disciple Wingblade Disciple
+10% Synergy $0.08
Thunderclap Wyvern Thunderclap Wyvern
+10% Synergy $0.26
Judge's Familiar Judge's Familiar
+9% Synergy $0.17
Jackdaw Savior Jackdaw Savior
+9% Synergy $0.38
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+8% Synergy $3.42
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+8% Synergy $0.22
Ephara, God of the Polis Ephara, God of the Polis
+8% Synergy $2.34
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+7% Synergy $7.93
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+7% Synergy $0.12
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+6% Synergy $2.67
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+6% Synergy $8.45
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+5% Synergy $2.99
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+4% Synergy $0.80

Instants

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

Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+25% Synergy $0.09
Protect the Negotiators Protect the Negotiators
+24% Synergy $0.15
Eyes in the Skies Eyes in the Skies
+22% Synergy $0.04
Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+16% Synergy $0.27
Theoretical Duplication Theoretical Duplication
+16% Synergy $0.50
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+14% Synergy $0.74
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+12% Synergy $1.48
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+12% Synergy $4.35
Access Denied Access Denied
+12% Synergy $2.73
Big Score Big Score
+11% Synergy $0.69
Lofty Denial Lofty Denial
+11% Synergy $0.15
Magmaquake Magmaquake
+11% Synergy $0.19
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+10% Synergy $1.18
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+9% Synergy $4.78
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+9% Synergy $6.26
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+9% Synergy $0.05
Rally of Wings Rally of Wings
+9% Synergy $0.16
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+8% Synergy $5.71
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+7% Synergy $0.86
Jeskai Charm Jeskai Charm
+7% Synergy $0.15
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+6% Synergy $4.67
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+6% Synergy $2.06
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+6% Synergy $1.00
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+6% Synergy $1.05
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+6% Synergy $0.30
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+5% Synergy $0.54
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+5% Synergy $6.95
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+5% Synergy $0.29
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+4% Synergy $1.06
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+4% Synergy $0.30
Negate Negate
+3% Synergy $0.26
Swan Song Swan Song
+3% Synergy $8.07
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+3% Synergy $0.38
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+1% Synergy $16.96
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $6.24
Abrade Abrade
+1% Synergy $0.10
Opt Opt
0% Synergy $0.14
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-1% Synergy $8.32
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-3% Synergy $1.81
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-4% Synergy $1.35
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-6% Synergy $44.80
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-7% Synergy $0.44
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-8% Synergy $1.66

Sorceries

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

Winged Words Winged Words
+31% Synergy $0.13
Airborne Aid Airborne Aid
+28% Synergy $0.59
Ravenform Ravenform
+18% Synergy $0.16
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+17% Synergy $3.12
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+16% Synergy $0.50
Earthquake Earthquake
+10% Synergy $0.78
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+9% Synergy $0.85
Scour the Desert Scour the Desert
+9% Synergy $0.07
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+8% Synergy $0.21
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+8% Synergy $7.96
Aerial Assault Aerial Assault
+8% Synergy $0.07
Austere Command Austere Command
+7% Synergy $0.36
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+7% Synergy $0.41
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+6% Synergy $3.61
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+5% Synergy $0.57
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+5% Synergy $0.18
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
+5% Synergy $0.10
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+5% Synergy $0.38
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+4% Synergy $3.24
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+2% Synergy $0.22
Preordain Preordain
-4% Synergy $0.60
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-5% Synergy $1.88
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-6% Synergy $1.56
Farewell Farewell
-8% Synergy $4.02
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-8% Synergy $0.27
Ponder Ponder
-10% Synergy $1.32

Utility Artifacts

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

Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+31% Synergy $0.67
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+20% Synergy $5.16
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+17% Synergy $0.33
Jeskai Monument Jeskai Monument
+14% Synergy $0.07
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+11% Synergy $4.39
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+7% Synergy $0.35
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+6% Synergy $2.68
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+5% Synergy $0.53
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+2% Synergy $12.44
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.26
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+1% Synergy $3.46
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-8% Synergy $1.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-15% Synergy $4.54

Enchantments

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

Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+30% Synergy $7.16
Soulcatchers' Aerie Soulcatchers' Aerie
+28% Synergy $8.56
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+28% Synergy $1.10
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+26% Synergy $6.97
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+26% Synergy $45.69
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+26% Synergy $0.65
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+25% Synergy $0.27
Prosperous Partnership Prosperous Partnership
+23% Synergy $3.56
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+18% Synergy $4.04
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+18% Synergy $1.54
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+16% Synergy $2.33
Assemble the Legion Assemble the Legion
+14% Synergy $0.25
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+12% Synergy $1.61
Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+12% Synergy $1.27
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+11% Synergy $1.35
Dovescape Dovescape
+11% Synergy $2.08
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+10% Synergy $0.74
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+10% Synergy $4.52
Roar of Resistance Roar of Resistance
+10% Synergy $1.24
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+9% Synergy $0.74
Song of the Worldsoul Song of the Worldsoul
+8% Synergy $5.07
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+8% Synergy $3.84
The Raven's Warning The Raven's Warning
+8% Synergy $0.20
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+7% Synergy $3.99
Echoing Assault Echoing Assault
+5% Synergy $0.91
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+5% Synergy $2.82
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+5% Synergy $1.29
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+5% Synergy $10.34
Love Song of Night and Day Love Song of Night and Day
+5% Synergy $0.15
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+3% Synergy $0.70
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+3% Synergy $1.41
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+1% Synergy $1.86
Jeskai Ascendancy Jeskai Ascendancy
0% Synergy $1.79
Whirlwind of Thought Whirlwind of Thought
-5% Synergy $0.31

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+10% Synergy $35.15
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+8% Synergy $0.98
Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer
+6% Synergy $1.05
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+3% Synergy $0.24

Utility Lands

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

Seaside Haven Seaside Haven
+35% Synergy $0.67
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+22% Synergy $0.21
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+18% Synergy $0.18
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+17% Synergy $1.35
Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+14% Synergy $1.25
Fountainport Fountainport
+11% Synergy $4.96
Moorland Haunt Moorland Haunt
+9% Synergy $0.17
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+8% Synergy $20.05
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+7% Synergy $0.31
Lilypad Village Lilypad Village
+6% Synergy $0.17
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+5% Synergy $4.80
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+5% Synergy $1.14
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+4% Synergy $0.23
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.15
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $2.59
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $18.71

Mana Artifacts

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

Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+15% Synergy $0.19
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+12% Synergy $0.17
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+11% Synergy $0.66
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+8% Synergy $0.33
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+8% Synergy $4.32
Raugrin Crystal Raugrin Crystal
+6% Synergy $0.14
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+6% Synergy $1.36
Azorius Keyrune Azorius Keyrune
+6% Synergy $0.31
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+4% Synergy $2.28
Jeskai Banner Jeskai Banner
+4% Synergy $0.09
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+2% Synergy $2.95
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.51
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-8% Synergy $1.38
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-9% Synergy $1.15
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy $1.39
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-15% Synergy $0.27
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-17% Synergy $1.49
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-21% Synergy $0.42

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+14% Synergy $0.21
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+10% Synergy $0.20
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+9% Synergy $0.18
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.07
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+8% Synergy $0.15
Perilous Landscape Perilous Landscape
+7% Synergy $0.19
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
+5% Synergy $0.14
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.18
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+4% Synergy $12.98
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+4% Synergy $4.22
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+3% Synergy $0.32
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+2% Synergy $0.12
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+2% Synergy $0.14
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+2% Synergy $0.08
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
+2% Synergy $4.13
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
+2% Synergy $3.29
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.06
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+1% Synergy $0.06
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.04
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.06
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-1% Synergy $3.56
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-2% Synergy $0.15
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-2% Synergy $5.24
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-2% Synergy $3.98
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-2% Synergy $0.16
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-5% Synergy $12.09
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-5% Synergy $0.14
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-5% Synergy $3.37
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-5% Synergy $0.25
Command Tower Command Tower
-6% Synergy $0.26
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-6% Synergy $0.27
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-6% Synergy $15.63
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-6% Synergy $0.23
Training Center Training Center
-7% Synergy $10.00
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-7% Synergy $11.53
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-7% Synergy $0.14
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-7% Synergy $0.63
Port Town Port Town
-7% Synergy $0.18
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-7% Synergy $0.14
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-8% Synergy $7.64
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-8% Synergy $0.42
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-9% Synergy $0.34
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-9% Synergy $17.87
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-9% Synergy $25.94
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-10% Synergy $0.27
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-10% Synergy $0.33
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-11% Synergy $0.34
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-11% Synergy $13.79
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-11% Synergy $23.48
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-13% Synergy $0.26

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