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Akul the Unrepentant
Price tag $0.24

Legendary CreatureScorpion Dragon Rogue

Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for R
Rakdos

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#1250 Current Rank
#1232 Last Week
#866 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Akul the Unrepentant.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Akul the Unrepentant decks.

Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+10% Synergy $17.66
Moonshadow Moonshadow
+2% Synergy $15.53
Scuzzback Scrounger Scuzzback Scrounger
-2% Synergy $0.49
Boggart Cursecrafter Boggart Cursecrafter
-3% Synergy $0.26
Boggart Mischief Boggart Mischief
-3% Synergy $0.32

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Akul the Unrepentant's abilities and overall game plan.

Hordeling Outburst Hordeling Outburst
+62% Synergy $0.33
Bladewing, Deathless Tyrant Bladewing, Deathless Tyrant
+59% Synergy $4.64
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+56% Synergy $0.39
Overseer of the Damned Overseer of the Damned
+50% Synergy $0.33
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred Lagomos, Hand of Hatred
+49% Synergy $0.28
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+48% Synergy $0.36
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
+47% Synergy $0.10
Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi, Emporium Master
+46% Synergy $1.89
Song of Totentanz Song of Totentanz
+44% Synergy $1.61
Krenko's Command Krenko's Command
+44% Synergy $0.25

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Akul the Unrepentant decks.

Victimize Victimize
+42% Synergy $0.55
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+42% Synergy $0.28
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+40% Synergy $0.30
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
+38% Synergy $4.38
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+36% Synergy $2.14
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+28% Synergy $0.37
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+27% Synergy $0.25
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+25% Synergy $0.30
Terminate Terminate
+8% Synergy $0.40
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-1% Synergy $0.51

Game Changers

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

Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+8% Synergy $36.55
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-4% Synergy $62.01
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-5% Synergy $63.69
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-14% Synergy $43.27

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Akul the Unrepentant's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+39% Synergy $0.79
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+37% Synergy $2.09
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+37% Synergy $8.05
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
+37% Synergy $2.22
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+34% Synergy $6.85
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+33% Synergy $2.17
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+31% Synergy $0.98
It That Betrays It That Betrays
+31% Synergy $20.84
Anger Anger
+30% Synergy $1.97
Krenko, Mob Boss Krenko, Mob Boss
+30% Synergy $2.36
Rakdos, the Muscle Rakdos, the Muscle
+28% Synergy $0.88
Abhorrent Overlord Abhorrent Overlord
+28% Synergy $0.41
Juri, Master of the Revue Juri, Master of the Revue
+27% Synergy $0.22
Weaponcraft Enthusiast Weaponcraft Enthusiast
+27% Synergy $0.26
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+26% Synergy $2.50
Lord Skitter, Sewer King Lord Skitter, Sewer King
+26% Synergy $5.58
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+25% Synergy $20.84
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+24% Synergy $0.54
Razaketh, the Foulblooded Razaketh, the Foulblooded
+24% Synergy $12.67
Siege-Gang Lieutenant Siege-Gang Lieutenant
+23% Synergy $2.30
Orca, Siege Demon Orca, Siege Demon
+23% Synergy $0.38
The Balrog, Durin's Bane The Balrog, Durin's Bane
+22% Synergy $0.33
Pathrazer of Ulamog Pathrazer of Ulamog
+21% Synergy $1.29
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+19% Synergy $28.51
Siege-Gang Commander Siege-Gang Commander
+19% Synergy $0.23
Hellspur Posse Boss Hellspur Posse Boss
+19% Synergy $0.17
Beetleback Chief Beetleback Chief
+19% Synergy $0.17
Chittering Witch Chittering Witch
+19% Synergy $0.28
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+18% Synergy $2.85
Ancient Brass Dragon Ancient Brass Dragon
+18% Synergy $36.09
Phyrexian Triniform Phyrexian Triniform
+18% Synergy $1.21
Sengir Autocrat Sengir Autocrat
+18% Synergy $0.36
Bloodghast Bloodghast
+17% Synergy $2.35
Valgavoth, Terror Eater Valgavoth, Terror Eater
+16% Synergy $15.10
Totentanz, Swarm Piper Totentanz, Swarm Piper
+16% Synergy $0.13
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+15% Synergy $0.31
Vile Mutilator Vile Mutilator
+15% Synergy $0.16
Mogg War Marshal Mogg War Marshal
+14% Synergy $0.11
Vein Ripper Vein Ripper
+14% Synergy $7.58
Ulamog's Dreadsire Ulamog's Dreadsire
+14% Synergy $2.50
Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus
+13% Synergy $33.11
The Balrog of Moria The Balrog of Moria
+13% Synergy $0.55
Infestation Sage Infestation Sage
+13% Synergy $0.28
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+12% Synergy $0.26
Molten Primordial Molten Primordial
+12% Synergy $1.24
Sling-Gang Lieutenant Sling-Gang Lieutenant
+11% Synergy $0.31
Cult Conscript Cult Conscript
+10% Synergy $0.26
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+9% Synergy $1.19
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+9% Synergy $9.56
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+5% Synergy $0.57

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Akul the Unrepentant safe.

Body Count Body Count
+30% Synergy $2.28
Village Rites Village Rites
+22% Synergy $0.55
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+21% Synergy $0.25
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+17% Synergy $0.36
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+15% Synergy $0.30
Rise of the Dread Marn Rise of the Dread Marn
+13% Synergy $0.51
Szat's Will Szat's Will
+10% Synergy $0.53
Goblin Surprise Goblin Surprise
+7% Synergy $0.25
Bedevil Bedevil
+6% Synergy $1.33
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+5% Synergy $2.02
Desperate Measures Desperate Measures
+5% Synergy $0.15
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+3% Synergy $2.26
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+2% Synergy $0.43
Murder Murder
+2% Synergy $0.08
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+1% Synergy $0.21
Blood for the Blood God! Blood for the Blood God!
0% Synergy $9.36
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $12.12
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-1% Synergy $2.45
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-1% Synergy $0.57
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $13.37
Entomb Entomb
-2% Synergy $14.61
Abrade Abrade
-4% Synergy $0.15
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-5% Synergy $4.07
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-5% Synergy $0.27
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-5% Synergy $0.32
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $4.65
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-7% Synergy $66.45
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-7% Synergy $3.74
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-7% Synergy $10.47
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-8% Synergy $4.53
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-8% Synergy $25.03
Big Score Big Score
-11% Synergy $0.99
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-11% Synergy $6.43
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-14% Synergy $0.43

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Akul the Unrepentant's game plan and control the board.

Dread Return Dread Return
+30% Synergy $0.39
Tempt with Vengeance Tempt with Vengeance
+24% Synergy $0.28
Gleeful Demolition Gleeful Demolition
+13% Synergy $0.23
Lich-Knights' Conquest Lich-Knights' Conquest
+12% Synergy $1.20
Reanimate Reanimate
+11% Synergy $8.55
Mass Mutiny Mass Mutiny
+10% Synergy $0.37
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+8% Synergy $0.23
Burn Down the House Burn Down the House
+7% Synergy $0.37
Ral's Reinforcements Ral's Reinforcements
+7% Synergy $0.15
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+5% Synergy $8.23
Living Death Living Death
+4% Synergy $2.36
Coiling Rebirth Coiling Rebirth
+4% Synergy $0.22
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+3% Synergy $0.36
Dreadbore Dreadbore
+3% Synergy $0.58
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+3% Synergy $15.60
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+2% Synergy $5.59
Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+2% Synergy $2.12
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+1% Synergy $0.26
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
0% Synergy $7.71
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
0% Synergy $5.43
Damnation Damnation
0% Synergy $19.75
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
0% Synergy $1.97
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-2% Synergy $2.77
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
-3% Synergy $0.32
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-3% Synergy $13.42
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-4% Synergy $0.28
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-7% Synergy $0.37
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-9% Synergy $0.74
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-12% Synergy $2.56

Utility Artifacts

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

Skullclamp Skullclamp
+28% Synergy $4.97
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+22% Synergy $0.26
Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+14% Synergy $1.06
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+9% Synergy $0.80
Wand of Orcus Wand of Orcus
+9% Synergy $16.14
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+8% Synergy $3.92
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+7% Synergy $0.28
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+5% Synergy $14.35
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+4% Synergy $0.95
Hammer of Purphoros Hammer of Purphoros
+4% Synergy $0.34
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+2% Synergy $49.29
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
0% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $4.56

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Akul the Unrepentant's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+37% Synergy $32.15
Elemental Mastery Elemental Mastery
+37% Synergy $0.65
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+27% Synergy $0.34
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+21% Synergy $0.95
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+18% Synergy $28.13
Rakdos Joins Up Rakdos Joins Up
+16% Synergy $0.42
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+12% Synergy $1.29
Black Market Black Market
+10% Synergy $4.19
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+10% Synergy $17.17
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+9% Synergy $1.63
Curse of the Restless Dead Curse of the Restless Dead
+7% Synergy $3.11
Ghoulish Procession Ghoulish Procession
+7% Synergy $0.17
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+6% Synergy $16.46
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+6% Synergy $0.88
Goblin Assault Goblin Assault
+6% Synergy $0.58
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+5% Synergy $3.69
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+5% Synergy $10.72
At Knifepoint At Knifepoint
+5% Synergy $0.21
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+4% Synergy $1.91
Obsessive Pursuit Obsessive Pursuit
+4% Synergy $0.57
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+3% Synergy $1.88
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+2% Synergy $24.49
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+1% Synergy $8.60
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
-4% Synergy $3.39

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Akul the Unrepentant to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
+24% Synergy $7.41
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+17% Synergy $7.49
Chandra, Acolyte of Flame Chandra, Acolyte of Flame
+12% Synergy $0.58
Lolth, Spider Queen Lolth, Spider Queen
+6% Synergy $4.46

Utility Lands

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

Kher Keep Kher Keep
+34% Synergy $0.27
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+16% Synergy $2.31
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+10% Synergy $4.31
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+7% Synergy $1.80
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+5% Synergy $23.12
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+4% Synergy $0.93
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+3% Synergy $1.06
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+3% Synergy $10.61
Restless Vents Restless Vents
+3% Synergy $0.38
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+3% Synergy $4.20
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+2% Synergy $31.12
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+2% Synergy $0.42
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+2% Synergy $1.13
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+1% Synergy $52.21
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $3.70
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
0% Synergy $3.80
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
-1% Synergy $1.37
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.30
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-3% Synergy $0.39
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-3% Synergy $11.01

Mana Artifacts

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

Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+12% Synergy $1.22
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+7% Synergy $0.32
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.32
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+4% Synergy $2.74
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.37
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
0% Synergy $63.52
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $1.06
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-5% Synergy $3.03
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $2.55
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.01
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-12% Synergy $0.30

Lands

The mana base foundation for Akul the Unrepentant decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
+9% Synergy $0.37
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+9% Synergy $0.35
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+8% Synergy $0.28
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
+8% Synergy $0.30
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+7% Synergy $0.24
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+4% Synergy $0.36
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+4% Synergy $7.47
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+3% Synergy $0.34
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+3% Synergy $0.29
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.28
Jagged Barrens Jagged Barrens
+3% Synergy $0.50
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
+3% Synergy $0.13
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.22
Sulfurous Mire Sulfurous Mire
+2% Synergy $0.32
Tramway Station Tramway Station
+2% Synergy $0.09
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.25
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.22
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+1% Synergy $10.70
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+1% Synergy $0.25
Akoum Refuge Akoum Refuge
+1% Synergy $0.18
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.23
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
0% Synergy $0.20
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.30
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
0% Synergy $0.28
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $2.56
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $35.46
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.19
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $12.12
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
-1% Synergy $1.48
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-2% Synergy $29.08
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $13.37
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-3% Synergy $11.77
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
-3% Synergy $5.13
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
-3% Synergy $1.43
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
-3% Synergy $0.32
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-3% Synergy $26.47
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-4% Synergy $2.04
Badlands Badlands
-4% Synergy
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-5% Synergy $9.82
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $4.65
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
-6% Synergy $3.83
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-7% Synergy $17.28
Mount Doom Mount Doom
-9% Synergy $6.38

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