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Akim, the Soaring Wind
Price tag $0.47

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

#2162 Current Rank
#2303 Last Week
#1898 Past 2 Years

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.

Stirring Hopesinger Stirring Hopesinger
+4% Synergy $0.37
Harsh Annotation Harsh Annotation
+3% Synergy $0.14
Turbulent Steppe Turbulent Steppe
+2% Synergy $4.05
Turbulent Springs Turbulent Springs
+1% Synergy $4.64
Scorched Geyser Scorched Geyser
+0% Synergy $2.58

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 $0.33
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+52% Synergy $0.39
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+46% Synergy $0.31
Skycat Sovereign Skycat Sovereign
+44% Synergy $0.36
Kykar, Wind's Fury Kykar, Wind's Fury
+44% Synergy $0.38
Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
+44% Synergy $0.27
Migratory Route Migratory Route
+44% Synergy $0.34
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+42% Synergy $0.25
Kastral, the Windcrested Kastral, the Windcrested
+42% Synergy $0.37
Murmuration Murmuration
+42% Synergy $0.33

Top Cards

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

Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+41% Synergy $0.39
Battle Screech Battle Screech
+38% Synergy $0.28
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+36% Synergy $1.54
Nesting Dovehawk Nesting Dovehawk
+34% Synergy $23.04
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+34% Synergy $2.26
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+34% Synergy $0.91
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+28% Synergy $6.30
Counterspell Counterspell
+3% Synergy $3.68
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+1% Synergy $1.20
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-11% Synergy $1.27

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+11% Synergy $58.09
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-1% Synergy $53.05
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-3% Synergy $41.55
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-4% Synergy $37.58
Farewell Farewell
-5% Synergy $6.25
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-7% Synergy $66.59
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-8% Synergy $58.40

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Akim, the Soaring Wind's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Aven Wind Guide Aven Wind Guide
+37% Synergy $0.29
Zinnia, Valley's Voice Zinnia, Valley's Voice
+33% Synergy $0.45
Watcher of the Spheres Watcher of the Spheres
+33% Synergy $0.45
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
+30% Synergy $0.30
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
+30% Synergy $0.32
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
+27% Synergy $0.28
Wingmate Roc Wingmate Roc
+26% Synergy $0.43
Warden of Evos Isle Warden of Evos Isle
+26% Synergy $0.30
The Locust God The Locust God
+26% Synergy $8.24
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+26% Synergy $12.86
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+23% Synergy $0.29
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
+22% Synergy $0.39
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+22% Synergy $44.49
Neyali, Suns' Vanguard Neyali, Suns' Vanguard
+19% Synergy $2.34
Jubilant Skybonder Jubilant Skybonder
+18% Synergy $0.35
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+18% Synergy $3.50
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+17% Synergy $0.37
Gwaihir the Windlord Gwaihir the Windlord
+17% Synergy $0.22
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+17% Synergy $27.49
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+16% Synergy $0.37
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+16% Synergy $0.32
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+14% Synergy $0.86
Keeper of the Nine Gales Keeper of the Nine Gales
+13% Synergy $7.99
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+13% Synergy $3.28
Steel-Plume Marshal Steel-Plume Marshal
+12% Synergy $0.45
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+11% Synergy $4.63
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+11% Synergy $0.26
Faerie Artisans Faerie Artisans
+10% Synergy $1.29
Cartographer's Hawk Cartographer's Hawk
+10% Synergy $0.25
Pride of the Clouds Pride of the Clouds
+10% Synergy $2.22
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+10% Synergy $0.40
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+10% Synergy $17.58
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
+10% Synergy $0.26
Kangee's Lieutenant Kangee's Lieutenant
+9% Synergy $0.25
Kangee, Aerie Keeper Kangee, Aerie Keeper
+9% Synergy $5.70
Wingblade Disciple Wingblade Disciple
+9% Synergy $0.16
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+8% Synergy $0.36
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+8% Synergy $0.55
Jackdaw Savior Jackdaw Savior
+8% Synergy $0.37
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+8% Synergy $4.69
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+8% Synergy $29.76
The Council of Four The Council of Four
+8% Synergy $1.77
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+7% Synergy $22.94
Thunderclap Wyvern Thunderclap Wyvern
+7% Synergy $0.23
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+6% Synergy $4.87
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+6% Synergy $15.81
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+5% Synergy $8.04
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+4% Synergy $6.91
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+3% Synergy $0.48
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+2% Synergy $0.75

Instants

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

Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+27% Synergy $0.23
Protect the Negotiators Protect the Negotiators
+23% Synergy $0.28
Eyes in the Skies Eyes in the Skies
+23% Synergy $0.13
Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+15% Synergy $0.31
Theoretical Duplication Theoretical Duplication
+13% Synergy $0.61
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+13% Synergy $1.37
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+11% Synergy $3.19
Lofty Denial Lofty Denial
+11% Synergy $0.26
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+11% Synergy $3.96
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+10% Synergy $1.79
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+10% Synergy $2.58
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+9% Synergy $0.21
Rally of Wings Rally of Wings
+9% Synergy $0.30
Access Denied Access Denied
+9% Synergy $2.87
Negate Negate
+9% Synergy $0.23
Magmaquake Magmaquake
+8% Synergy $0.34
Big Score Big Score
+8% Synergy $0.50
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+6% Synergy $4.58
Jeskai Charm Jeskai Charm
+6% Synergy $0.23
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+6% Synergy $7.52
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+6% Synergy $5.50
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+5% Synergy $0.31
Will of the Mardu Will of the Mardu
+5% Synergy $2.46
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+5% Synergy $3.55
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+4% Synergy $3.10
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+4% Synergy $1.73
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+4% Synergy $0.30
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+4% Synergy $7.61
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+4% Synergy $0.29
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+3% Synergy $1.13
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+3% Synergy $0.33
Swan Song Swan Song
+3% Synergy $8.00
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+2% Synergy $7.86
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+2% Synergy $2.44
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+0% Synergy $22.27
Aetherize Aetherize
0% Synergy $0.39
Abrade Abrade
0% Synergy $0.31
Opt Opt
0% Synergy $0.27
Brainstorm Brainstorm
0% Synergy $1.39
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-3% Synergy $16.54
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-4% Synergy $2.02
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-4% Synergy $55.81
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-7% Synergy $2.07
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-7% Synergy $1.05

Sorceries

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

Winged Words Winged Words
+33% Synergy $0.36
Airborne Aid Airborne Aid
+30% Synergy $0.42
Ravenform Ravenform
+20% Synergy $0.29
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+18% Synergy $3.22
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+13% Synergy $0.34
Earthquake Earthquake
+8% Synergy $0.64
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+8% Synergy $0.91
Aerial Assault Aerial Assault
+8% Synergy $0.19
Scour the Desert Scour the Desert
+8% Synergy $0.14
Austere Command Austere Command
+7% Synergy $0.42
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+6% Synergy $0.41
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+6% Synergy $2.46
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
+6% Synergy $0.15
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+5% Synergy $11.17
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+4% Synergy $0.41
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+4% Synergy $0.32
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+4% Synergy $1.54
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+2% Synergy $0.35
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-4% Synergy $0.87
Preordain Preordain
-4% Synergy $0.52
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-5% Synergy $2.81
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-7% Synergy $0.29
Ponder Ponder
-9% Synergy $1.65

Utility Artifacts

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

Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+17% Synergy $0.38
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+17% Synergy $7.74
Jeskai Monument Jeskai Monument
+12% Synergy $0.05
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+11% Synergy $0.47
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+7% Synergy $0.71
Mirrormind Crown Mirrormind Crown
+5% Synergy $1.02
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+4% Synergy $2.14
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+3% Synergy $15.76
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+2% Synergy $4.20
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+2% Synergy $11.25
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.30
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $1.95
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-15% Synergy $4.39

Enchantments

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

Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+33% Synergy $9.52
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+29% Synergy $7.58
Soulcatchers' Aerie Soulcatchers' Aerie
+28% Synergy $5.31
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+28% Synergy $63.97
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+27% Synergy $0.55
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+23% Synergy $0.40
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+22% Synergy $1.49
Prosperous Partnership Prosperous Partnership
+21% Synergy $7.40
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+18% Synergy $6.38
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+14% Synergy $0.67
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+13% Synergy $2.91
Assemble the Legion Assemble the Legion
+11% Synergy $0.37
Roar of Resistance Roar of Resistance
+11% Synergy $1.86
Dovescape Dovescape
+11% Synergy $4.29
Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+10% Synergy $1.51
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+9% Synergy $1.26
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+9% Synergy $0.40
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+8% Synergy $2.27
Song of the Worldsoul Song of the Worldsoul
+8% Synergy $4.27
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+8% Synergy $8.32
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+8% Synergy $2.63
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+8% Synergy $4.65
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+8% Synergy $2.93
Air Nomad Legacy Air Nomad Legacy
+7% Synergy $0.29
Kinbinding Kinbinding
+6% Synergy $0.34
The Raven's Warning The Raven's Warning
+6% Synergy $0.21
Echoing Assault Echoing Assault
+6% Synergy $0.34
Love Song of Night and Day Love Song of Night and Day
+5% Synergy $0.16
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+4% Synergy $1.21
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+4% Synergy $13.20
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+4% Synergy $0.33
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+3% Synergy $3.33
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+2% Synergy $0.82
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+0% Synergy $3.05
Jeskai Ascendancy Jeskai Ascendancy
0% Synergy $1.55
Whirlwind of Thought Whirlwind of Thought
-2% Synergy $0.63

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 $1.82
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+10% Synergy $39.10
Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer
+6% Synergy $0.65
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+4% Synergy $0.33

Utility Lands

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

Seaside Haven Seaside Haven
+34% Synergy $0.66
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+20% Synergy $0.33
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+18% Synergy $1.06
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+17% Synergy $0.30
Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+14% Synergy $3.20
Fountainport Fountainport
+12% Synergy $3.44
Moorland Haunt Moorland Haunt
+7% Synergy $0.30
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+7% Synergy $24.60
Lilypad Village Lilypad Village
+5% Synergy $0.29
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+4% Synergy $0.26
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+4% Synergy $2.49
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+4% Synergy $0.30
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+3% Synergy $5.91
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $2.93
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+0% Synergy $0.33
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-7% Synergy $30.75

Mana Artifacts

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

Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+17% Synergy $0.37
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+13% Synergy $0.40
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+11% Synergy $0.36
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+10% Synergy $0.33
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+8% Synergy $3.29
Raugrin Crystal Raugrin Crystal
+4% Synergy $0.25
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+4% Synergy $3.94
Jeskai Banner Jeskai Banner
+4% Synergy $0.12
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+3% Synergy $1.04
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.36
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $2.48
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-6% Synergy $2.20
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy $0.98
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-11% Synergy $0.33
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-13% Synergy $2.88
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-14% Synergy $0.40

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+10% Synergy $0.34
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+9% Synergy $0.25
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+8% Synergy $0.22
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+8% Synergy $0.21
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.13
Perilous Landscape Perilous Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.24
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
+5% Synergy $0.24
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.16
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+4% Synergy $16.93
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+4% Synergy $0.36
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+3% Synergy $0.13
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+3% Synergy $0.29
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+3% Synergy $0.16
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+2% Synergy $0.30
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+2% Synergy $0.16
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+2% Synergy $0.23
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+2% Synergy $4.59
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.08
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $2.00
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.07
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
0% Synergy $4.29
Port Town Port Town
-1% Synergy $0.26
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-2% Synergy $0.37
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-2% Synergy $5.31
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-3% Synergy $0.29
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
-3% Synergy $0.90
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-3% Synergy $1.90
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-3% Synergy $0.32
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-3% Synergy $0.27
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-4% Synergy $0.30
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-4% Synergy $18.63
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.28
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-5% Synergy $1.53
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-6% Synergy $8.14
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-6% Synergy $16.58
Training Center Training Center
-6% Synergy $15.71
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-6% Synergy $0.28
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-7% Synergy $0.29
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-7% Synergy $31.35
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-7% Synergy $12.79
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-8% Synergy $0.20
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-8% Synergy $0.39
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-8% Synergy $10.42
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.82
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-9% Synergy $36.05
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-9% Synergy $0.35
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-10% Synergy $0.42
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-10% Synergy $0.34
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-11% Synergy $15.24
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-13% Synergy $0.28

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