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Akim, the Soaring Wind
Price tag $0.43

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

#2313 Current Rank
#2401 Last Week
#1861 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.

Turbulent Steppe Turbulent Steppe
+10% Synergy $8.32
Turbulent Springs Turbulent Springs
+6% Synergy $6.87
Stirring Hopesinger Stirring Hopesinger
+6% Synergy $0.44
Practiced Offense Practiced Offense
+4% Synergy $0.33
Traumatic Critique Traumatic Critique
+4% Synergy $0.94

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 $0.37
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+52% Synergy $0.40
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+47% Synergy $0.33
Skycat Sovereign Skycat Sovereign
+45% Synergy $0.35
Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
+44% Synergy $0.30
Kykar, Wind's Fury Kykar, Wind's Fury
+44% Synergy $0.37
Migratory Route Migratory Route
+44% Synergy $0.35
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+42% Synergy $0.21
Kastral, the Windcrested Kastral, the Windcrested
+41% Synergy $0.39
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+41% Synergy $0.30

Top Cards

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

Murmuration Murmuration
+41% Synergy $0.43
Aven Wind Guide Aven Wind Guide
+38% Synergy $0.30
Battle Screech Battle Screech
+38% Synergy $0.21
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+37% Synergy $0.63
Nesting Dovehawk Nesting Dovehawk
+35% Synergy $28.42
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+34% Synergy $2.18
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+34% Synergy $8.70
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+28% Synergy $5.71
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+1% Synergy $0.90
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-12% Synergy $0.93

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+11% Synergy $57.08
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-2% Synergy $54.73
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy $41.42
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-5% Synergy $35.48
Farewell Farewell
-6% Synergy $6.47
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-7% Synergy $67.17
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-8% Synergy $56.23

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 $0.55
Zinnia, Valley's Voice Zinnia, Valley's Voice
+32% Synergy $0.33
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
+31% Synergy $0.33
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
+28% Synergy $0.25
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
+27% Synergy $0.37
Warden of Evos Isle Warden of Evos Isle
+27% Synergy $0.29
Wingmate Roc Wingmate Roc
+27% Synergy $0.55
The Locust God The Locust God
+26% Synergy $9.25
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+26% Synergy $12.11
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+22% Synergy $0.19
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+22% Synergy $40.19
Neyali, Suns' Vanguard Neyali, Suns' Vanguard
+20% Synergy $2.16
Jubilant Skybonder Jubilant Skybonder
+20% Synergy $0.33
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
+19% Synergy $0.37
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+19% Synergy $4.09
Gwaihir the Windlord Gwaihir the Windlord
+18% Synergy $0.19
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+17% Synergy $0.40
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+17% Synergy $0.36
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+16% Synergy $0.64
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+16% Synergy $28.35
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+14% Synergy $0.43
Keeper of the Nine Gales Keeper of the Nine Gales
+14% Synergy $7.72
Steel-Plume Marshal Steel-Plume Marshal
+14% Synergy $0.43
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+13% Synergy $1.97
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+12% Synergy $5.14
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+11% Synergy $0.21
Cartographer's Hawk Cartographer's Hawk
+11% Synergy $0.31
Faerie Artisans Faerie Artisans
+11% Synergy $1.20
Kangee, Aerie Keeper Kangee, Aerie Keeper
+11% Synergy $6.44
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
+10% Synergy $0.32
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+10% Synergy $17.09
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+10% Synergy $0.29
Pride of the Clouds Pride of the Clouds
+10% Synergy $2.22
Kangee's Lieutenant Kangee's Lieutenant
+10% Synergy $0.15
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+9% Synergy $26.03
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+9% Synergy $0.16
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+9% Synergy $0.52
The Council of Four The Council of Four
+9% Synergy $2.02
Wingblade Disciple Wingblade Disciple
+9% Synergy $0.05
Jackdaw Savior Jackdaw Savior
+9% Synergy $0.35
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+8% Synergy $4.01
Thunderclap Wyvern Thunderclap Wyvern
+8% Synergy $0.22
Judge's Familiar Judge's Familiar
+8% Synergy $0.30
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+7% Synergy $5.78
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+7% Synergy $18.65
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+6% Synergy $5.46
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+5% Synergy $7.18
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+5% Synergy $16.98
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+4% Synergy $0.47
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+3% Synergy $0.84

Instants

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

Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+27% Synergy $0.24
Protect the Negotiators Protect the Negotiators
+23% Synergy $0.28
Eyes in the Skies Eyes in the Skies
+23% Synergy $0.12
Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+16% Synergy $0.28
Theoretical Duplication Theoretical Duplication
+14% Synergy $0.52
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+13% Synergy $1.42
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+11% Synergy $2.93
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+11% Synergy $5.98
Lofty Denial Lofty Denial
+11% Synergy $0.31
Big Score Big Score
+10% Synergy $0.69
Access Denied Access Denied
+10% Synergy $2.67
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+10% Synergy $1.32
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+10% Synergy $0.19
Magmaquake Magmaquake
+10% Synergy $0.32
Rally of Wings Rally of Wings
+10% Synergy $0.32
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+9% Synergy $2.30
Negate Negate
+7% Synergy $0.11
Jeskai Charm Jeskai Charm
+7% Synergy $0.21
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+7% Synergy $5.90
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+6% Synergy $3.48
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+6% Synergy $7.15
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+6% Synergy $0.27
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+5% Synergy $0.33
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+5% Synergy $3.15
Will of the Mardu Will of the Mardu
+5% Synergy $1.42
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+5% Synergy $2.32
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+4% Synergy $3.13
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+4% Synergy $0.32
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+4% Synergy $1.29
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+4% Synergy $6.58
Counterspell Counterspell
+3% Synergy $2.56
Swan Song Swan Song
+3% Synergy $7.32
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+2% Synergy $0.32
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+2% Synergy $2.53
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+2% Synergy $7.73
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+1% Synergy $21.19
Opt Opt
0% Synergy $0.22
Abrade Abrade
0% Synergy $0.35
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-2% Synergy $1.38
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-3% Synergy $1.35
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-3% Synergy $18.52
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-4% Synergy $52.04
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-7% Synergy $2.06
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-7% Synergy $0.46

Sorceries

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

Winged Words Winged Words
+33% Synergy $0.35
Airborne Aid Airborne Aid
+30% Synergy $0.34
Ravenform Ravenform
+19% Synergy $0.32
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+18% Synergy $3.19
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+14% Synergy $0.36
Earthquake Earthquake
+9% Synergy $0.65
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+8% Synergy $0.71
Aerial Assault Aerial Assault
+8% Synergy $0.11
Scour the Desert Scour the Desert
+8% Synergy $0.15
Austere Command Austere Command
+7% Synergy $0.59
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+7% Synergy $0.23
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+6% Synergy $11.44
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
+6% Synergy $0.16
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+6% Synergy $1.78
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+5% Synergy $0.95
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+5% Synergy $0.33
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+5% Synergy $0.20
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+4% Synergy $2.39
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+2% Synergy $0.33
Preordain Preordain
-4% Synergy $0.60
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-5% Synergy $3.01
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-6% Synergy $0.64
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-7% Synergy $0.27
Ponder Ponder
-9% Synergy $1.50

Utility Artifacts

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

Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+33% Synergy $0.84
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+17% Synergy $0.40
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+17% Synergy $7.01
Jeskai Monument Jeskai Monument
+13% Synergy $0.07
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+12% Synergy $0.86
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+7% Synergy $1.71
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+5% Synergy $2.40
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+3% Synergy $4.33
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+2% Synergy $10.37
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-10% Synergy $1.92
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-16% Synergy $3.43

Enchantments

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

Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+28% Synergy $7.50
Soulcatchers' Aerie Soulcatchers' Aerie
+28% Synergy $5.42
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+28% Synergy $56.94
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+27% Synergy $0.59
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+24% Synergy $1.59
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+24% Synergy $0.37
Prosperous Partnership Prosperous Partnership
+22% Synergy $5.85
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+19% Synergy $2.40
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+15% Synergy $0.78
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+14% Synergy $0.99
Assemble the Legion Assemble the Legion
+13% Synergy $0.39
Roar of Resistance Roar of Resistance
+12% Synergy $1.20
Dovescape Dovescape
+12% Synergy $3.90
Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+11% Synergy $1.40
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+10% Synergy $1.36
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+9% Synergy $3.18
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+9% Synergy $1.51
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+9% Synergy $8.36
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+9% Synergy $0.38
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+8% Synergy $2.60
Song of the Worldsoul Song of the Worldsoul
+8% Synergy $4.83
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+8% Synergy $3.91
Kinbinding Kinbinding
+8% Synergy $0.35
Echoing Assault Echoing Assault
+7% Synergy $0.33
The Raven's Warning The Raven's Warning
+7% Synergy $0.18
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+6% Synergy $14.06
Air Nomad Legacy Air Nomad Legacy
+6% Synergy $0.18
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+5% Synergy $0.99
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+5% Synergy $0.94
Love Song of Night and Day Love Song of Night and Day
+5% Synergy $0.19
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+4% Synergy $3.80
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+2% Synergy $1.10
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
0% Synergy $2.64
Jeskai Ascendancy Jeskai Ascendancy
-1% Synergy $1.73
Whirlwind of Thought Whirlwind of Thought
-2% Synergy $0.31

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+12% Synergy $1.66
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+10% Synergy $40.81
Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer
+6% Synergy $0.63
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+4% Synergy $0.34

Utility Lands

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

Seaside Haven Seaside Haven
+35% Synergy $0.65
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+20% Synergy $0.31
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+18% Synergy $1.24
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+17% Synergy $0.26
Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+15% Synergy $2.74
Fountainport Fountainport
+13% Synergy $2.50
Moorland Haunt Moorland Haunt
+8% Synergy $0.22
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+7% Synergy $24.79
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+5% Synergy $0.28
Lilypad Village Lilypad Village
+5% Synergy $0.32
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+4% Synergy $0.27
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+4% Synergy $6.34
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+4% Synergy $2.42
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $2.49
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.40
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-8% Synergy $28.24

Mana Artifacts

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

Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+17% Synergy $0.23
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+12% Synergy $0.44
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+10% Synergy $0.44
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+10% Synergy $0.34
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+8% Synergy $1.94
Raugrin Crystal Raugrin Crystal
+5% Synergy $0.17
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+5% Synergy $4.52
Jeskai Banner Jeskai Banner
+4% Synergy $0.12
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+3% Synergy $1.41
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.39
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $0.63
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $2.92
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $1.19
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-12% Synergy $0.28
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-14% Synergy $1.29
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-16% Synergy $0.48

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+11% Synergy $0.28
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+10% Synergy $0.32
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+9% Synergy $0.19
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+8% Synergy $0.32
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.23
Perilous Landscape Perilous Landscape
+7% Synergy $0.32
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
+5% Synergy $0.25
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.33
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+4% Synergy $17.00
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+4% Synergy $0.37
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+3% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+3% Synergy $0.26
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+3% Synergy $0.17
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+3% Synergy $0.16
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.16
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+2% Synergy $0.37
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+2% Synergy $4.64
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+2% Synergy $0.14
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.21
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.18
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-1% Synergy $3.99
Port Town Port Town
-2% Synergy $0.25
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-3% Synergy $4.99
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-3% Synergy $1.20
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-3% Synergy $0.33
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-3% Synergy $0.24
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
-3% Synergy $0.62
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-4% Synergy $0.31
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-4% Synergy $0.23
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-4% Synergy $0.32
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-5% Synergy $18.28
Command Tower Command Tower
-6% Synergy $0.26
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-6% Synergy $6.72
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-6% Synergy $0.35
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-6% Synergy $1.32
Training Center Training Center
-7% Synergy $13.96
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-7% Synergy $15.90
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-8% Synergy $0.34
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-8% Synergy $10.89
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-8% Synergy $10.64
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-8% Synergy $32.49
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-8% Synergy $0.19
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-9% Synergy $0.30
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-9% Synergy $35.66
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-9% Synergy $0.45
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-10% Synergy $0.34
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-10% Synergy $0.32
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-10% Synergy $15.28
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-11% Synergy $0.29
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-13% Synergy $0.34

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