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Akul the Unrepentant
Price tag $0.23

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

#950 Current Rank
#985 Last Week
#881 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.

Ardyn, the Usurper Ardyn, the Usurper
+7% Synergy $0.60
Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
+7% Synergy $24.23
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+4% Synergy $39.99
Kefka, Dancing Mad Kefka, Dancing Mad
+1% Synergy $2.24
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
-2% Synergy $3.63

High Synergy Cards

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

Hordeling Outburst Hordeling Outburst
+62% Synergy $0.26
Bladewing, Deathless Tyrant Bladewing, Deathless Tyrant
+57% Synergy $2.66
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+56% Synergy $0.60
Overseer of the Damned Overseer of the Damned
+50% Synergy $0.22
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred Lagomos, Hand of Hatred
+49% Synergy $0.17
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+47% Synergy $0.32
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
+46% Synergy $0.10
Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi, Emporium Master
+45% Synergy $0.46
Song of Totentanz Song of Totentanz
+45% Synergy $0.76
Krenko's Command Krenko's Command
+43% Synergy $0.14

Top Cards

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

Victimize Victimize
+41% Synergy $0.56
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+41% Synergy $0.22
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+39% Synergy $0.22
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+37% Synergy $3.60
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
+37% Synergy $3.40
Anger Anger
+30% Synergy $1.61
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+26% Synergy $0.35
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+24% Synergy $0.26
Terminate Terminate
+9% Synergy $0.32
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+1% Synergy $0.34

Game Changers

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

Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+9% Synergy $35.56
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-5% Synergy $58.30
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-5% Synergy $50.85
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-6% Synergy $46.20
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-15% Synergy $26.15

Creatures

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

Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+38% Synergy $1.51
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+38% Synergy $0.45
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
+37% Synergy $1.47
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+36% Synergy $4.27
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+35% Synergy $7.05
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+33% Synergy $2.38
It That Betrays It That Betrays
+32% Synergy $11.93
Krenko, Mob Boss Krenko, Mob Boss
+30% Synergy $0.76
Rakdos, the Muscle Rakdos, the Muscle
+28% Synergy $0.98
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+28% Synergy $1.16
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+28% Synergy $0.22
Lord Skitter, Sewer King Lord Skitter, Sewer King
+27% Synergy $1.34
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+26% Synergy $0.96
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+26% Synergy $15.89
Abhorrent Overlord Abhorrent Overlord
+26% Synergy $0.53
Weaponcraft Enthusiast Weaponcraft Enthusiast
+26% Synergy $0.19
Juri, Master of the Revue Juri, Master of the Revue
+25% Synergy $0.31
Razaketh, the Foulblooded Razaketh, the Foulblooded
+25% Synergy $9.80
Orca, Siege Demon Orca, Siege Demon
+23% Synergy $0.32
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+22% Synergy $0.34
The Balrog, Durin's Bane The Balrog, Durin's Bane
+22% Synergy $0.29
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+21% Synergy $27.81
Hellspur Posse Boss Hellspur Posse Boss
+21% Synergy $0.16
Siege-Gang Lieutenant Siege-Gang Lieutenant
+21% Synergy $1.60
Pathrazer of Ulamog Pathrazer of Ulamog
+21% Synergy $0.56
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+20% Synergy $1.24
Siege-Gang Commander Siege-Gang Commander
+20% Synergy $0.20
Phyrexian Triniform Phyrexian Triniform
+20% Synergy $0.73
Ancient Brass Dragon Ancient Brass Dragon
+19% Synergy $26.98
Beetleback Chief Beetleback Chief
+19% Synergy $0.20
Chittering Witch Chittering Witch
+18% Synergy $0.20
Sengir Autocrat Sengir Autocrat
+18% Synergy $0.33
Totentanz, Swarm Piper Totentanz, Swarm Piper
+17% Synergy $0.12
Bloodghast Bloodghast
+16% Synergy $1.58
Vile Mutilator Vile Mutilator
+16% Synergy $0.11
Valgavoth, Terror Eater Valgavoth, Terror Eater
+15% Synergy $14.20
Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus
+15% Synergy $32.20
Vein Ripper Vein Ripper
+15% Synergy $7.91
The Balrog of Moria The Balrog of Moria
+14% Synergy $0.36
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+14% Synergy $0.77
Mogg War Marshal Mogg War Marshal
+14% Synergy $0.13
Ulamog's Dreadsire Ulamog's Dreadsire
+14% Synergy $1.80
Infestation Sage Infestation Sage
+13% Synergy $0.11
Molten Primordial Molten Primordial
+13% Synergy $0.82
Sling-Gang Lieutenant Sling-Gang Lieutenant
+12% Synergy $0.15
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+12% Synergy $0.18
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+10% Synergy $1.13
Cult Conscript Cult Conscript
+10% Synergy $0.13
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+8% Synergy $8.02
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+6% Synergy $0.60

Instants

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

Body Count Body Count
+30% Synergy $1.18
Village Rites Village Rites
+20% Synergy $0.20
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+20% Synergy $0.22
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+17% Synergy $0.49
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+15% Synergy $0.12
Rise of the Dread Marn Rise of the Dread Marn
+14% Synergy $0.47
Szat's Will Szat's Will
+11% Synergy $0.48
Goblin Surprise Goblin Surprise
+8% Synergy $0.08
Bedevil Bedevil
+6% Synergy $0.51
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+6% Synergy $0.58
Desperate Measures Desperate Measures
+6% Synergy $0.09
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+4% Synergy $0.28
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+4% Synergy $1.38
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+2% Synergy $2.75
Murder Murder
+2% Synergy $0.06
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+1% Synergy $0.08
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
0% Synergy $0.79
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $9.16
Blood for the Blood God! Blood for the Blood God!
-1% Synergy $6.62
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $11.68
Entomb Entomb
-2% Synergy $13.77
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-5% Synergy $2.59
Abrade Abrade
-5% Synergy $0.15
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-5% Synergy $0.06
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-5% Synergy $0.26
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $5.21
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-6% Synergy $18.24
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-6% Synergy $0.98
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-7% Synergy $2.94
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-7% Synergy $8.49
Big Score Big Score
-10% Synergy $0.62
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-10% Synergy $4.20
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-14% Synergy $0.31

Sorceries

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

Dread Return Dread Return
+30% Synergy $0.26
Tempt with Vengeance Tempt with Vengeance
+24% Synergy $0.35
Reanimate Reanimate
+13% Synergy $7.64
Gleeful Demolition Gleeful Demolition
+13% Synergy $0.17
Lich-Knights' Conquest Lich-Knights' Conquest
+12% Synergy $0.54
Mass Mutiny Mass Mutiny
+11% Synergy $0.19
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+8% Synergy $0.18
Ral's Reinforcements Ral's Reinforcements
+8% Synergy $0.06
Burn Down the House Burn Down the House
+7% Synergy $0.43
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+5% Synergy $2.49
Coiling Rebirth Coiling Rebirth
+5% Synergy $0.27
Living Death Living Death
+4% Synergy $2.36
Dreadbore Dreadbore
+3% Synergy $0.58
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+3% Synergy $4.47
Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+3% Synergy $0.94
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+2% Synergy $0.25
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+2% Synergy $5.30
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+2% Synergy $3.07
Damnation Damnation
0% Synergy $18.68
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
0% Synergy $1.75
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-1% Synergy $0.28
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-1% Synergy $3.59
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-2% Synergy $0.60
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
-2% Synergy $0.27
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-3% Synergy $10.16
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-6% Synergy $0.23
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-8% Synergy $0.29
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-9% Synergy $1.13
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-11% Synergy $2.73

Utility Artifacts

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

Skullclamp Skullclamp
+28% Synergy $5.02
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+21% Synergy $0.28
Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+13% Synergy $1.12
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+9% Synergy $4.01
Wand of Orcus Wand of Orcus
+9% Synergy $14.36
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+8% Synergy $0.63
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+6% Synergy $0.24
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+5% Synergy $8.99
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+4% Synergy $1.32
Hammer of Purphoros Hammer of Purphoros
+4% Synergy $0.21
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+2% Synergy $54.66
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+1% Synergy $1.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

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

Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+37% Synergy $18.49
Elemental Mastery Elemental Mastery
+37% Synergy $0.34
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+27% Synergy $0.31
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+21% Synergy $0.73
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+19% Synergy $18.12
Rakdos Joins Up Rakdos Joins Up
+17% Synergy $0.39
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+12% Synergy $0.47
Black Market Black Market
+10% Synergy $3.61
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+10% Synergy $14.39
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+9% Synergy $0.98
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+8% Synergy $15.42
Ghoulish Procession Ghoulish Procession
+7% Synergy $0.13
Curse of the Restless Dead Curse of the Restless Dead
+7% Synergy $1.93
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+6% Synergy $1.01
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+6% Synergy $4.91
Goblin Assault Goblin Assault
+6% Synergy $0.57
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+5% Synergy $1.55
At Knifepoint At Knifepoint
+5% Synergy $0.12
Open the Graves Open the Graves
+5% Synergy $0.50
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+3% Synergy $2.64
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+2% Synergy $1.97
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+2% Synergy $18.67
Animate Dead Animate Dead
0% Synergy $6.79

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
+25% Synergy $6.11
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+17% Synergy $5.60
Chandra, Acolyte of Flame Chandra, Acolyte of Flame
+13% Synergy $0.48
Lolth, Spider Queen Lolth, Spider Queen
+6% Synergy $3.65

Utility Lands

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

Kher Keep Kher Keep
+32% Synergy $0.21
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+15% Synergy $0.98
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+10% Synergy $0.87
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+7% Synergy $0.59
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+5% Synergy $19.73
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+3% Synergy $6.61
Restless Vents Restless Vents
+3% Synergy $0.21
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+3% Synergy $0.61
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+2% Synergy $0.57
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+2% Synergy $24.56
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+2% Synergy $0.80
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+1% Synergy $47.16
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $1.98
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+1% Synergy $0.28
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-2% Synergy $0.27
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.14
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-2% Synergy $3.76
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-3% Synergy $11.65

Mana Artifacts

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

Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+12% Synergy $0.75
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.26
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.24
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+2% Synergy $0.76
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.51
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $1.12
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.16
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-5% Synergy $1.94
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $1.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.07
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-14% Synergy $0.22

Lands

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

Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
+12% Synergy $0.31
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+8% Synergy $0.22
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
+8% Synergy $0.28
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+7% Synergy $0.32
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+6% Synergy $1.01
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+6% Synergy $0.22
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+5% Synergy $3.99
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+4% Synergy $0.45
Jagged Barrens Jagged Barrens
+4% Synergy $0.64
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+3% Synergy $0.38
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.06
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.11
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+2% Synergy $8.92
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+2% Synergy $0.40
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
+2% Synergy $0.15
Tramway Station Tramway Station
+2% Synergy $0.08
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.07
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.23
Sulfurous Mire Sulfurous Mire
+1% Synergy $0.22
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.22
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
0% Synergy $0.18
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
0% Synergy $0.22
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $3.53
Akoum Refuge Akoum Refuge
0% Synergy $0.16
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $30.44
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
-1% Synergy $0.11
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.28
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $9.16
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-2% Synergy $0.40
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-2% Synergy $13.40
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
-2% Synergy $1.23
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
-2% Synergy $0.27
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $11.68
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-3% Synergy $15.33
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-3% Synergy $22.75
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-4% Synergy $13.68
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-4% Synergy $6.82
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
-4% Synergy $4.57
Badlands Badlands
-4% Synergy
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-4% Synergy $24.53
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
-5% Synergy $3.36
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $5.21
Mount Doom Mount Doom
-10% Synergy $3.80

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