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Akim, the Soaring Wind
Price tag $0.32

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

#2158 Current Rank
#2099 Last Week
#1701 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.

Hot Dog Cart Hot Dog Cart
+1% Synergy $0.06
City Pigeon City Pigeon
+1% Synergy $0.06
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
0% Synergy $0.21
Amazing Acrobatics Amazing Acrobatics
0% Synergy $0.10
Araña, Heart of the Spider Araña, Heart of the Spider
-2% Synergy $0.37

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 $0.16
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+50% Synergy $1.15
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+46% Synergy $0.51
Skycat Sovereign Skycat Sovereign
+45% Synergy $0.26
Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
+43% Synergy $0.11
Kykar, Wind's Fury Kykar, Wind's Fury
+43% Synergy $0.30
Migratory Route Migratory Route
+43% Synergy $0.16
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+42% Synergy $0.13
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+41% Synergy $0.33
Kastral, the Windcrested Kastral, the Windcrested
+40% Synergy $0.30

Top Cards

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

Murmuration Murmuration
+38% Synergy $0.22
Aven Wind Guide Aven Wind Guide
+38% Synergy $0.25
Battle Screech Battle Screech
+37% Synergy $0.10
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+36% Synergy $0.34
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+35% Synergy $1.74
Nesting Dovehawk Nesting Dovehawk
+35% Synergy $17.57
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+28% Synergy $4.02
Counterspell Counterspell
+3% Synergy $1.59
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-1% Synergy $1.19
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-11% Synergy $1.36

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+10% Synergy $36.91
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $50.70
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-5% Synergy $44.75
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-6% Synergy $32.03
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-9% Synergy $50.96
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-9% Synergy $44.28

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 $0.56
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
+31% Synergy $0.26
Zinnia, Valley's Voice Zinnia, Valley's Voice
+30% Synergy $0.23
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
+30% Synergy $0.21
The Locust God The Locust God
+27% Synergy $5.62
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
+27% Synergy $0.78
Warden of Evos Isle Warden of Evos Isle
+26% Synergy $0.11
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+25% Synergy $1.82
Wingmate Roc Wingmate Roc
+25% Synergy $0.42
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+23% Synergy $32.07
Neyali, Suns' Vanguard Neyali, Suns' Vanguard
+21% Synergy $2.03
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+20% Synergy $0.28
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+19% Synergy $0.22
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+19% Synergy $2.65
Jubilant Skybonder Jubilant Skybonder
+19% Synergy $0.15
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+18% Synergy $0.53
Gwaihir the Windlord Gwaihir the Windlord
+18% Synergy $0.12
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+16% Synergy $23.45
Steel-Plume Marshal Steel-Plume Marshal
+16% Synergy $0.30
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+15% Synergy $0.33
Keeper of the Nine Gales Keeper of the Nine Gales
+15% Synergy $9.13
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+14% Synergy $0.40
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+14% Synergy $0.66
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
+14% Synergy $0.17
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+12% Synergy $0.25
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+12% Synergy $14.19
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+12% Synergy $3.65
Kangee's Lieutenant Kangee's Lieutenant
+12% Synergy $0.09
Cartographer's Hawk Cartographer's Hawk
+12% Synergy $0.12
Kangee, Aerie Keeper Kangee, Aerie Keeper
+12% Synergy $6.58
Pride of the Clouds Pride of the Clouds
+12% Synergy $2.16
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+11% Synergy $21.66
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+11% Synergy $0.47
Faerie Artisans Faerie Artisans
+11% Synergy $0.55
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+10% Synergy $0.13
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
+10% Synergy $0.11
The Council of Four The Council of Four
+10% Synergy $0.69
Wingblade Disciple Wingblade Disciple
+10% Synergy $0.08
Thunderclap Wyvern Thunderclap Wyvern
+10% Synergy $0.27
Jackdaw Savior Jackdaw Savior
+9% Synergy $0.30
Judge's Familiar Judge's Familiar
+9% Synergy $0.19
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+8% Synergy $3.43
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+8% Synergy $0.07
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+8% Synergy $3.04
Ephara, God of the Polis Ephara, God of the Polis
+8% Synergy $2.63
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+7% Synergy $0.18
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+6% Synergy $7.43
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+5% Synergy $3.01
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+5% Synergy $13.10
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+3% Synergy $0.62

Instants

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

Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+25% Synergy $0.05
Protect the Negotiators Protect the Negotiators
+24% Synergy $0.11
Eyes in the Skies Eyes in the Skies
+22% Synergy $0.05
Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+16% Synergy $0.27
Theoretical Duplication Theoretical Duplication
+16% Synergy $0.54
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+14% Synergy $0.65
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+12% Synergy $1.53
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+12% Synergy $3.96
Access Denied Access Denied
+12% Synergy $2.72
Lofty Denial Lofty Denial
+12% Synergy $0.14
Big Score Big Score
+11% Synergy $0.70
Magmaquake Magmaquake
+11% Synergy $0.17
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+9% Synergy $5.70
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+9% Synergy $1.26
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+9% Synergy $0.05
Rally of Wings Rally of Wings
+9% Synergy $0.16
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+8% Synergy $6.78
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+8% Synergy $2.14
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+7% Synergy $0.86
Jeskai Charm Jeskai Charm
+7% Synergy $0.16
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+6% Synergy $2.01
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+6% Synergy $1.34
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+6% Synergy $0.76
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+6% Synergy $0.30
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+5% Synergy $5.24
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+5% Synergy $5.07
Will of the Mardu Will of the Mardu
+5% Synergy $2.58
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+4% Synergy $0.51
Negate Negate
+4% Synergy $0.26
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+4% Synergy $0.46
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+4% Synergy $0.97
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+4% Synergy $0.20
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+4% Synergy $0.25
Swan Song Swan Song
+2% Synergy $8.52
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+1% Synergy $18.17
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $7.99
Abrade Abrade
+1% Synergy $0.18
Opt Opt
0% Synergy $0.11
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-2% Synergy $8.69
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-3% Synergy $1.30
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-3% Synergy $1.82
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-6% Synergy $46.95
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-8% Synergy $1.46
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-8% Synergy $0.59

Sorceries

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

Winged Words Winged Words
+31% Synergy $0.10
Airborne Aid Airborne Aid
+28% Synergy $0.52
Ravenform Ravenform
+19% Synergy $0.17
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+16% Synergy $3.25
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+15% Synergy $0.49
Earthquake Earthquake
+9% Synergy $0.76
Scour the Desert Scour the Desert
+9% Synergy $0.05
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+8% Synergy $0.52
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+8% Synergy $0.76
Aerial Assault Aerial Assault
+8% Synergy $0.07
Austere Command Austere Command
+7% Synergy $0.18
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+7% Synergy $0.22
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+7% Synergy $9.05
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+6% Synergy $4.78
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
+6% Synergy $0.13
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+5% Synergy $0.41
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+5% Synergy $0.23
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+5% Synergy $0.38
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+4% Synergy $3.78
Preordain Preordain
-4% Synergy $0.58
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-5% Synergy $1.88
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-6% Synergy $1.77
Farewell Farewell
-7% Synergy $3.35
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-7% Synergy $0.21
Ponder Ponder
-10% Synergy $1.70

Utility Artifacts

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

Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+32% Synergy $0.61
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+19% Synergy $4.75
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+17% Synergy $1.09
Jeskai Monument Jeskai Monument
+13% Synergy $0.05
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+11% Synergy $2.89
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+8% Synergy $0.41
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+6% Synergy $2.42
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+5% Synergy $0.46
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+2% Synergy $9.90
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+2% Synergy $2.96
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.21
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-8% Synergy $1.22
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-14% Synergy $4.32

Enchantments

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

Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+31% Synergy $5.93
Soulcatchers' Aerie Soulcatchers' Aerie
+28% Synergy $6.60
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+27% Synergy $6.71
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+27% Synergy $1.03
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+26% Synergy $44.22
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+25% Synergy $0.67
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+24% Synergy $0.26
Prosperous Partnership Prosperous Partnership
+23% Synergy $4.14
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+19% Synergy $3.50
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+17% Synergy $1.61
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+15% Synergy $2.25
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+14% Synergy $0.66
Assemble the Legion Assemble the Legion
+13% Synergy $0.27
Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+12% Synergy $1.32
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+11% Synergy $2.07
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+11% Synergy $2.23
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+10% Synergy $0.82
Dovescape Dovescape
+10% Synergy $2.58
Roar of Resistance Roar of Resistance
+10% Synergy $1.19
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+9% Synergy $0.78
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+9% Synergy $6.12
Song of the Worldsoul Song of the Worldsoul
+8% Synergy $4.88
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+7% Synergy $5.07
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+7% Synergy $3.53
The Raven's Warning The Raven's Warning
+7% Synergy $0.17
Echoing Assault Echoing Assault
+5% Synergy $0.29
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+5% Synergy $3.17
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+5% Synergy $1.09
Love Song of Night and Day Love Song of Night and Day
+5% Synergy $0.09
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+5% Synergy $9.32
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+3% Synergy $0.64
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+2% Synergy $0.57
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+1% Synergy $1.66
Jeskai Ascendancy Jeskai Ascendancy
0% Synergy $2.23
Whirlwind of Thought Whirlwind of Thought
-5% Synergy $0.27

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+9% Synergy $30.44
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+8% Synergy $0.65
Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer
+6% Synergy $0.82
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+3% Synergy $0.27

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 $0.17
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+17% Synergy $0.15
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+17% Synergy $0.91
Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+14% Synergy $2.16
Fountainport Fountainport
+12% Synergy $3.29
Moorland Haunt Moorland Haunt
+9% Synergy $0.13
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+8% Synergy $18.31
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+7% Synergy $0.32
Lilypad Village Lilypad Village
+6% Synergy $0.16
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+5% Synergy $4.15
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+5% Synergy $1.00
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+4% Synergy $0.15
Kavaron, Memorial World Kavaron, Memorial World
+4% Synergy $0.96
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.13
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $2.03
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $18.48

Mana Artifacts

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

Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+15% Synergy $0.17
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+12% Synergy $0.16
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+11% Synergy $0.58
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+8% Synergy $0.30
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+8% Synergy $4.96
Raugrin Crystal Raugrin Crystal
+6% Synergy $0.13
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+6% Synergy $2.05
Azorius Keyrune Azorius Keyrune
+5% Synergy $0.33
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+4% Synergy $2.19
Jeskai Banner Jeskai Banner
+4% Synergy $0.08
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+1% Synergy $3.61
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.12
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.48
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-8% Synergy $1.06
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-8% Synergy $1.05
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $1.48
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-14% Synergy $0.29
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-17% Synergy $1.69
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-20% Synergy $0.20

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+13% Synergy $0.17
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+10% Synergy $0.16
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+9% Synergy $0.19
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.12
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+8% Synergy $0.16
Perilous Landscape Perilous Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.15
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
+5% Synergy $0.13
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+4% Synergy $4.48
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+3% Synergy $13.43
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+3% Synergy $0.34
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+3% Synergy $0.10
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+2% Synergy $0.12
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+2% Synergy $0.17
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+2% Synergy $0.09
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
+2% Synergy $3.57
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.05
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.06
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.05
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-1% Synergy $0.12
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-1% Synergy $2.74
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-2% Synergy $5.28
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-2% Synergy $3.54
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
-3% Synergy $2.86
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-3% Synergy $0.12
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-5% Synergy $0.15
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-5% Synergy $3.50
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-5% Synergy $0.26
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-5% Synergy $0.31
Command Tower Command Tower
-6% Synergy $0.27
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-6% Synergy $11.95
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-6% Synergy $13.51
Port Town Port Town
-6% Synergy $0.22
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-7% Synergy $0.24
Training Center Training Center
-7% Synergy $10.28
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-7% Synergy $12.92
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-7% Synergy $0.12
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-7% Synergy $0.13
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-8% Synergy $0.61
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-9% Synergy $0.25
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-9% Synergy $17.00
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-9% Synergy $6.99
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-9% Synergy $0.29
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-9% Synergy $22.48
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-11% Synergy $0.21
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-11% Synergy $0.26
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-11% Synergy $13.27
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-11% Synergy $23.27
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-12% Synergy $0.33
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-13% Synergy $0.24

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