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Akim, the Soaring Wind
Price tag $0.36

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

#2142 Current Rank
#2104 Last Week
#1760 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.

Air Nomad Legacy Air Nomad Legacy
+8% Synergy $0.10
Spirit Water Revival Spirit Water Revival
+7% Synergy $0.52
Aang, Swift Savior Aang and La, Ocean's Fury Aang, Swift Savior
+3% Synergy $3.27
Forecasting Fortune Teller Forecasting Fortune Teller
+3% Synergy $0.04
Waterbender Ascension Waterbender Ascension
+1% Synergy $0.58

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 $0.14
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+50% Synergy $0.89
Skycat Sovereign Skycat Sovereign
+46% Synergy $0.27
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+45% Synergy $0.26
Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
+43% Synergy $0.11
Kykar, Wind's Fury Kykar, Wind's Fury
+42% Synergy $0.35
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+42% Synergy $0.13
Migratory Route Migratory Route
+42% Synergy $0.57
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+41% Synergy $0.25
Kastral, the Windcrested Kastral, the Windcrested
+40% Synergy $0.34

Top Cards

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

Murmuration Murmuration
+38% Synergy $0.23
Aven Wind Guide Aven Wind Guide
+37% Synergy $0.29
Battle Screech Battle Screech
+37% Synergy $0.13
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+35% Synergy $1.64
Nesting Dovehawk Nesting Dovehawk
+35% Synergy $17.49
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+35% Synergy $0.76
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+28% Synergy $3.28
Counterspell Counterspell
+2% Synergy $1.15
Path to Exile Path to Exile
0% Synergy $1.72
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-10% Synergy $1.05

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+11% Synergy $44.01
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-2% Synergy $46.24
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy $37.99
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-5% Synergy $30.49
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-8% Synergy $49.78
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-9% Synergy $40.43

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 $0.63
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
+31% Synergy $0.30
Zinnia, Valley's Voice Zinnia, Valley's Voice
+31% Synergy $0.24
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
+28% Synergy $0.25
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
+27% Synergy $0.84
The Locust God The Locust God
+26% Synergy $6.93
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+26% Synergy $3.02
Warden of Evos Isle Warden of Evos Isle
+25% Synergy $0.11
Wingmate Roc Wingmate Roc
+25% Synergy $0.40
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+23% Synergy $29.74
Neyali, Suns' Vanguard Neyali, Suns' Vanguard
+21% Synergy $1.66
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+20% Synergy $0.24
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+20% Synergy $3.00
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+19% Synergy $0.25
Jubilant Skybonder Jubilant Skybonder
+19% Synergy $0.17
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+18% Synergy $0.32
Gwaihir the Windlord Gwaihir the Windlord
+18% Synergy $0.08
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+17% Synergy $23.82
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+15% Synergy $0.27
Steel-Plume Marshal Steel-Plume Marshal
+15% Synergy $0.37
Keeper of the Nine Gales Keeper of the Nine Gales
+15% Synergy $8.46
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+14% Synergy $0.59
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+14% Synergy $0.45
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
+14% Synergy $0.28
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+13% Synergy $13.26
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+13% Synergy $3.51
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+12% Synergy $0.16
Faerie Artisans Faerie Artisans
+12% Synergy $0.61
Kangee's Lieutenant Kangee's Lieutenant
+12% Synergy $0.10
Pride of the Clouds Pride of the Clouds
+12% Synergy $2.11
Cartographer's Hawk Cartographer's Hawk
+11% Synergy $0.14
Kangee, Aerie Keeper Kangee, Aerie Keeper
+11% Synergy $7.62
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+10% Synergy $0.19
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+10% Synergy $18.34
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+10% Synergy $0.50
The Council of Four The Council of Four
+10% Synergy $0.71
Wingblade Disciple Wingblade Disciple
+10% Synergy $0.06
Thunderclap Wyvern Thunderclap Wyvern
+10% Synergy $0.27
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
+9% Synergy $0.15
Jackdaw Savior Jackdaw Savior
+9% Synergy $0.45
Judge's Familiar Judge's Familiar
+9% Synergy $0.16
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+8% Synergy $0.08
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+8% Synergy $3.62
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+7% Synergy $3.48
Ephara, God of the Polis Ephara, God of the Polis
+7% Synergy $7.08
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+7% Synergy $0.22
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+6% Synergy $7.97
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+6% Synergy $4.21
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+5% Synergy $4.96
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+3% Synergy $0.32

Instants

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

Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+25% Synergy $0.07
Protect the Negotiators Protect the Negotiators
+23% Synergy $0.08
Eyes in the Skies Eyes in the Skies
+22% Synergy $0.05
Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+16% Synergy $0.30
Theoretical Duplication Theoretical Duplication
+16% Synergy $0.58
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+14% Synergy $0.96
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+12% Synergy $1.28
Lofty Denial Lofty Denial
+12% Synergy $0.14
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+11% Synergy $2.84
Access Denied Access Denied
+11% Synergy $2.61
Big Score Big Score
+10% Synergy $0.71
Magmaquake Magmaquake
+10% Synergy $0.28
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+9% Synergy $6.26
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+9% Synergy $3.85
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+9% Synergy $0.05
Rally of Wings Rally of Wings
+9% Synergy $0.12
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+8% Synergy $7.39
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+8% Synergy $1.06
Jeskai Charm Jeskai Charm
+7% Synergy $0.18
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+6% Synergy $2.67
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+6% Synergy $0.74
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+6% Synergy $0.66
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+6% Synergy $0.25
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+5% Synergy $4.86
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+5% Synergy $1.12
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+5% Synergy $2.10
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+5% Synergy $3.96
Will of the Mardu Will of the Mardu
+5% Synergy $1.24
Negate Negate
+4% Synergy $0.24
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+4% Synergy $0.29
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+4% Synergy $0.20
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+4% Synergy $0.22
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+3% Synergy $0.37
Swan Song Swan Song
+2% Synergy $7.39
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+1% Synergy $14.83
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $8.00
Abrade Abrade
+1% Synergy $0.12
Opt Opt
0% Synergy $0.10
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-3% Synergy $1.55
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-3% Synergy $9.39
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-4% Synergy $1.13
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-5% Synergy $45.37
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-8% Synergy $0.39
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-9% Synergy $2.29

Sorceries

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

Winged Words Winged Words
+31% Synergy $0.08
Airborne Aid Airborne Aid
+27% Synergy $0.51
Ravenform Ravenform
+18% Synergy $0.16
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+16% Synergy $3.28
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+14% Synergy $0.49
Scour the Desert Scour the Desert
+9% Synergy $0.05
Earthquake Earthquake
+8% Synergy $0.77
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+8% Synergy $0.47
Aerial Assault Aerial Assault
+8% Synergy $0.06
Austere Command Austere Command
+7% Synergy $0.27
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+7% Synergy $7.98
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+7% Synergy $0.20
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+7% Synergy $0.99
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+6% Synergy $2.28
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+6% Synergy $0.47
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+5% Synergy $0.22
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
+5% Synergy $0.12
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+4% Synergy $0.40
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+4% Synergy $3.85
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+2% Synergy $8.66
Preordain Preordain
-4% Synergy $0.46
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-5% Synergy $2.10
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-6% Synergy $1.44
Farewell Farewell
-7% Synergy $3.39
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-7% Synergy $0.28
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
+33% Synergy $0.55
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+19% Synergy $4.10
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+17% Synergy $0.33
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+12% Synergy $2.54
Jeskai Monument Jeskai Monument
+12% Synergy $0.04
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+8% Synergy $0.58
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+6% Synergy $2.20
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+5% Synergy $0.50
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+3% Synergy $6.37
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+2% Synergy $8.44
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+2% Synergy $3.52
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.18
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-9% Synergy $1.38
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-15% Synergy $3.86

Enchantments

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

Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+31% Synergy $8.15
Soulcatchers' Aerie Soulcatchers' Aerie
+28% Synergy $4.96
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+26% Synergy $5.44
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+26% Synergy $40.08
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+25% Synergy $1.25
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+25% Synergy $0.65
Prosperous Partnership Prosperous Partnership
+23% Synergy $5.00
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+23% Synergy $0.20
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+19% Synergy $2.22
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+17% Synergy $0.88
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+15% Synergy $1.15
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+13% Synergy $0.50
Assemble the Legion Assemble the Legion
+12% Synergy $0.31
Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+12% Synergy $1.16
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+11% Synergy $1.96
Dovescape Dovescape
+11% Synergy $3.15
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+10% Synergy $4.00
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+10% Synergy $1.98
Roar of Resistance Roar of Resistance
+10% Synergy $1.03
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+9% Synergy $0.78
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+9% Synergy $0.64
Song of the Worldsoul Song of the Worldsoul
+8% Synergy $4.42
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+8% Synergy $3.90
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+7% Synergy $5.93
The Raven's Warning The Raven's Warning
+7% Synergy $0.14
Echoing Assault Echoing Assault
+6% Synergy $0.20
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+5% Synergy $2.85
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+5% Synergy $10.27
Love Song of Night and Day Love Song of Night and Day
+5% Synergy $0.12
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+4% Synergy $0.64
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+3% Synergy $0.58
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+3% Synergy $1.73
Jeskai Ascendancy Jeskai Ascendancy
0% Synergy $1.45
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
-1% Synergy $3.17
Whirlwind of Thought Whirlwind of Thought
-4% 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
+10% Synergy $0.90
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+9% Synergy $30.20
Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer
+6% Synergy $0.67
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+4% Synergy $0.22

Utility Lands

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

Seaside Haven Seaside Haven
+35% Synergy $0.56
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+22% Synergy $0.19
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+18% Synergy $0.19
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+18% Synergy $1.04
Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+14% Synergy $2.53
Fountainport Fountainport
+13% Synergy $4.05
Moorland Haunt Moorland Haunt
+10% Synergy $0.14
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+8% Synergy $20.88
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+7% Synergy $0.21
Lilypad Village Lilypad Village
+6% Synergy $0.16
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+5% Synergy $3.48
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+5% Synergy $1.30
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+4% Synergy $0.15
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.13
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $2.27
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $19.12

Mana Artifacts

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

Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+16% Synergy $0.23
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+12% Synergy $0.39
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+11% Synergy $0.14
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+8% Synergy $0.29
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+7% Synergy $5.64
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+6% Synergy $2.45
Raugrin Crystal Raugrin Crystal
+5% Synergy $0.06
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+4% Synergy $2.57
Jeskai Banner Jeskai Banner
+4% Synergy $0.10
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+1% Synergy $3.63
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.35
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-8% Synergy $0.85
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-8% Synergy $1.22
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $1.27
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-13% Synergy $0.26
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-15% Synergy $1.53
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-18% Synergy $0.24

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+13% Synergy $0.15
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+11% Synergy $0.16
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+9% Synergy $0.18
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+8% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+7% Synergy $0.08
Perilous Landscape Perilous Landscape
+7% Synergy $0.10
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
+5% Synergy $0.09
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.11
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+4% Synergy $0.35
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+4% Synergy $4.33
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+3% Synergy $13.22
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+3% Synergy $0.08
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
+3% Synergy $3.51
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+2% Synergy $0.09
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+2% Synergy $0.10
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+2% Synergy $0.07
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.08
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.08
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.09
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
0% Synergy $2.48
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-1% Synergy $0.20
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-1% Synergy $5.30
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-2% Synergy $4.93
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
-2% Synergy $2.26
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-3% Synergy $0.10
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-4% Synergy $0.20
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-5% Synergy $15.00
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-5% Synergy $0.10
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-5% Synergy $3.88
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-5% Synergy $0.17
Port Town Port Town
-5% Synergy $0.20
Command Tower Command Tower
-6% Synergy $0.19
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-6% Synergy $13.85
Training Center Training Center
-6% Synergy $10.91
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-6% Synergy $13.78
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-6% Synergy $0.15
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-7% Synergy $0.18
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-7% Synergy $0.46
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-8% Synergy $16.93
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-8% Synergy $7.51
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-8% Synergy $24.08
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-8% Synergy $0.09
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-9% Synergy $0.25
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-9% Synergy $0.16
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-10% Synergy $12.78
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-10% Synergy $25.27
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-11% Synergy $0.13
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-11% Synergy $0.25
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-11% Synergy $0.21
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-12% Synergy $0.15

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