Anafenza, the Foremost
$0.60
$0.60Legendary Creature — Human Soldier
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Meta Pick
Very popular, most players know the strategy.
Ranking
#1790
Current Rank
#1628
Last Week
#1526
Past 2 Years
Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketVideos
Commander gameplay videos featuring Anafenza, the Foremost.
Making ALL The Land Drops with Jeremy Noell | Magic: The Gathering Commander Gameplay | EP 9
These Commanders Make NO SENSE! (Blind Commander) | Midnight Mana Episode 7
The Cult of Eragon | Khan's Block Commander Mashup
Commander Gameplay with @JoelareMagic and @KingdomsTV Magic Summit | K&F 59 MTG
Will & Eleven vs. Anafenza - Duel Commander EDH/1v1
Anafenza vs Miara/Tevesh | Round 3 | MU 120521 | Duel Commander
Niv-Mizzet, Parun vs Anafenza | Duel Commander | Forge NP 102221 | Round 3
Oros vs Daghatar vs Omnath (G) vs Anafenza EDH / CMDR game play for Magic: The Gathering
Anafenza vs Marwyn vs First Sliver vs Vito | CEDH Gameplay
Sidisi vs Anafenza vs Kadena vs Zurgo EDH / CMDR game play from Magic Fest Montreal 2019
More Anafenza, the Foremost VideosNew Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Anafenza, the Foremost decks.
Reverent Howl+0% Synergy
$0.09
Troop of Ponies+0% Synergy
$0.29
Dancing from Dark to Dawn+0% Synergy
$8.34
The Queen of Dale-2% Synergy
$16.17
Hobbit Hole-7% Synergy
$0.24
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Anafenza, the Foremost's abilities and overall game plan.
Abzan Falconer+46% Synergy
$0.73
Hardened Scales+41% Synergy
$3.56
Ivorytusk Fortress+37% Synergy
$0.29
Abzan Charm+36% Synergy
$0.27
Tuskguard Captain+36% Synergy
$0.22
Ainok Bond-Kin+36% Synergy
$0.24
Inspiring Call+35% Synergy
$0.34
Abzan Battle Priest+34% Synergy
$0.40
Abzan Ascendancy+32% Synergy
$0.25
Mer-Ek Nightblade+31% Synergy
$0.28
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Anafenza, the Foremost decks.
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit+29% Synergy
$0.23
Corpsejack Menace+26% Synergy
$0.92
Champion of Lambholt+26% Synergy
$4.72
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar+22% Synergy
$3.05
Avacyn's Pilgrim+19% Synergy
$0.65
Birds of Paradise0% Synergy
$9.78
Path to Exile-1% Synergy
$1.40
Cultivate-2% Synergy
$0.39
Farseek-7% Synergy
$0.45
Swords to Plowshares-9% Synergy
$1.53
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Drannith Magistrate+7% Synergy
$14.01
Farewell+6% Synergy
$6.10
Opposition Agent+4% Synergy
$20.41
Demonic Tutor+2% Synergy
$66.72
Vampiric Tutor+1% Synergy
$54.51
Worldly Tutor+1% Synergy
$31.71
Enlightened Tutor+0% Synergy
$36.20
Aura Shards+0% Synergy
$27.91
Smothering Tithe0% Synergy
$59.07
Teferi's Protection-1% Synergy
$49.60
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Anafenza, the Foremost's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Hamza, Guardian of Arashin+25% Synergy
$0.29
Conclave Mentor+24% Synergy
$0.77
Elite Scaleguard+22% Synergy
$0.20
Mikaeus, the Lunarch+20% Synergy
$0.94
Forgotten Ancient+20% Synergy
$0.35
Rishkar, Peema Renegade+20% Synergy
$0.25
Shalai, Voice of Plenty+19% Synergy
$1.12
Winding Constrictor+19% Synergy
$0.48
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan+18% Synergy
$17.38
Envoy of the Ancestors+18% Synergy
$0.34
Kami of Whispered Hopes+18% Synergy
$4.75
Longshot Squad+18% Synergy
$0.13
Good-Fortune Unicorn+18% Synergy
$0.30
Scavenging Ooze+18% Synergy
$0.28
Siege Rhino+17% Synergy
$0.27
Leinore, Autumn Sovereign+15% Synergy
$0.60
Dragonscale General+14% Synergy
$0.19
Armorcraft Judge+13% Synergy
$0.17
Evolution Witness+13% Synergy
$0.30
Thalia, Heretic Cathar+12% Synergy
$1.94
Daghatar the Adamant+12% Synergy
$0.17
Drana, Liberator of Malakir+12% Synergy
$0.85
Warden of the Grove+12% Synergy
$1.66
High Sentinels of Arashin+11% Synergy
$0.23
Juniper Order Ranger+11% Synergy
$0.32
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben+11% Synergy
$0.37
Avatar of the Resolute+11% Synergy
$0.29
Herald of Anafenza+10% Synergy
$0.17
Deathrite Shaman+10% Synergy
$8.53
Botanical Brawler+10% Synergy
$0.33
Enduring Scalelord+10% Synergy
$0.28
Warden of the First Tree+10% Synergy
$0.36
Felothar, Dawn of the Abzan+9% Synergy
$0.33
Loyal Guardian+9% Synergy
$0.26
Dauthi Voidwalker+9% Synergy
$5.81
Aven Mindcensor+9% Synergy
$1.61
Cathedral Acolyte+9% Synergy
$0.79
Managorger Hydra+8% Synergy
$1.51
Esper Sentinel+8% Synergy
$59.59
Llanowar Elves+8% Synergy
$0.33
Sunscorch Regent+8% Synergy
$0.42
Evolution Sage+7% Synergy
$2.91
Grand Abolisher+6% Synergy
$18.08
Sun Titan+6% Synergy
$0.33
Archon of Emeria+6% Synergy
$1.74
Elvish Mystic+4% Synergy
$5.26
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite+4% Synergy
$20.58
Beast Whisperer+4% Synergy
$8.80
Elves of Deep Shadow+3% Synergy
$5.65
Eternal Witness+2% Synergy
$2.46
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Anafenza, the Foremost safe.
Dromoka's Command+19% Synergy
$0.37
Utter End+17% Synergy
$0.30
Unbreakable Formation+14% Synergy
$1.47
Feat of Resistance+9% Synergy
$0.16
Abrupt Decay+7% Synergy
$2.58
Putrefy+7% Synergy
$0.26
Eladamri's Call+6% Synergy
$11.89
Abzan Advantage+5% Synergy
$0.17
Dire Tactics+5% Synergy
$0.56
Kin-Tree Severance+5% Synergy
$0.15
Pledge of Unity+5% Synergy
$0.30
Revitalizing Repast+4% Synergy
$1.61
Valorous Stance+4% Synergy
$0.20
Mortify+4% Synergy
$0.20
Ready // Willing+4% Synergy
$0.26
Golgari Charm+4% Synergy
$2.21
Snakeskin Veil+3% Synergy
$0.30
Mythos of Nethroi+2% Synergy
$0.34
Flawless Maneuver+1% Synergy
$21.93
Generous Gift+0% Synergy
$0.90
Chord of Calling+0% Synergy
$7.30
Deadly Rollick0% Synergy
$30.53
Despark0% Synergy
$0.36
Akroma's Will-1% Synergy
$15.20
Beast Within-2% Synergy
$0.72
Assassin's Trophy-2% Synergy
$1.21
Heroic Intervention-2% Synergy
$15.49
Anguished Unmaking-8% Synergy
$1.42
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Anafenza, the Foremost's game plan and control the board.
Duneblast+18% Synergy
$0.26
Map the Wastes+12% Synergy
$0.06
Damning Verdict+11% Synergy
$10.87
Requisition Raid+10% Synergy
$0.38
Vindicate+6% Synergy
$0.73
Collective Effort+6% Synergy
$0.17
Shamanic Revelation+5% Synergy
$1.39
Incremental Growth+5% Synergy
$0.08
Germination Practicum+5% Synergy
$9.05
Austere Command+5% Synergy
$0.37
Merciless Eviction+5% Synergy
$0.60
Read the Bones+5% Synergy
$0.31
Damn+4% Synergy
$1.98
Painful Truths+4% Synergy
$0.28
Rampant Growth+4% Synergy
$0.64
Explosive Vegetation+4% Synergy
$0.30
Rishkar's Expertise+4% Synergy
$4.80
Living Death+3% Synergy
$5.69
Kodama's Reach+3% Synergy
$1.98
Wrath of God+3% Synergy
$3.85
Sign in Blood+2% Synergy
$3.34
Harmonize+2% Synergy
$0.30
Green Sun's Zenith+1% Synergy
$32.99
Eerie Ultimatum-3% Synergy
$3.13
Night's Whisper-5% Synergy
$5.45
Three Visits-5% Synergy
$5.62
Nature's Lore-6% Synergy
$2.99
Reanimate-8% Synergy
$9.23
Toxic Deluge-10% Synergy
$4.26
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire+14% Synergy
$6.90
The Ozolith+9% Synergy
$64.25
Grafdigger's Cage+5% Synergy
$2.33
Bow of Nylea+4% Synergy
$4.33
The Great Henge+4% Synergy
$65.96
Swiftfoot Boots0% Synergy
$2.30
Lightning Greaves-3% Synergy
$4.55
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Anafenza, the Foremost's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Citadel Siege+19% Synergy
$0.25
Cathars' Crusade+19% Synergy
$9.22
Retribution of the Ancients+18% Synergy
$0.51
Hollowmurk Siege+16% Synergy
$0.99
Branching Evolution+14% Synergy
$8.38
Leyline of the Void+9% Synergy
$0.70
Barrensteppe Siege+9% Synergy
$0.36
Rest in Peace+9% Synergy
$1.21
Innkeeper's Talent+9% Synergy
$9.45
Stocking the Pantry+7% Synergy
$0.33
Gleam of Authority+6% Synergy
$0.38
Virtue of Loyalty+5% Synergy
$7.18
Tribute to the World Tree+5% Synergy
$14.50
Sphere Grid+4% Synergy
$7.19
Court of Garenbrig+4% Synergy
$16.48
Revival of the Ancestors+3% Synergy
$0.23
Terrasymbiosis+3% Synergy
$9.47
Blind Obedience+3% Synergy
$5.69
Deafening Silence+3% Synergy
$2.33
Felidar Retreat+2% Synergy
$1.14
Guardian Project+1% Synergy
$13.89
Ghostly Prison0% Synergy
$6.25
Mirari's Wake0% Synergy
$7.51
Doubling Season0% Synergy
$34.11
Authority of the Consuls-1% Synergy
$4.43
Brave the Sands-1% Synergy
$6.20
Sylvan Library-1% Synergy
$27.80
Phyrexian Arena-1% Synergy
$4.56
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Anafenza, the Foremost to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Ajani, the Greathearted+7% Synergy
$1.25
Ajani, Mentor of Heroes+6% Synergy
$6.74
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter+5% Synergy
$0.27
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Gavony Township+27% Synergy
$5.97
Karn's Bastion+7% Synergy
$2.03
Abandoned Air Temple+5% Synergy
$5.87
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood+4% Synergy
$0.38
Vault of the Archangel+2% Synergy
$0.85
Temple of the False God+0% Synergy
$0.27
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire+0% Synergy
$5.71
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth-1% Synergy
$58.36
Bojuka Bog-2% Synergy
$1.46
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire-3% Synergy
$11.21
Rogue's Passage-3% Synergy
$0.43
Boseiju, Who Endures-4% Synergy
$52.33
Reliquary Tower-5% Synergy
$3.85
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth-6% Synergy
$18.33
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Abzan Banner+17% Synergy
$0.24
Golgari Signet+4% Synergy
$0.33
Commander's Sphere+3% Synergy
$0.26
Selesnya Signet+1% Synergy
$1.02
Orzhov Signet+1% Synergy
$0.37
Talisman of Unity+0% Synergy
$3.04
Talisman of Hierarchy0% Synergy
$0.47
Fellwar Stone0% Synergy
$0.90
Talisman of Resilience0% Synergy
$0.38
Chromatic Lantern-3% Synergy
$1.03
Arcane Signet-9% Synergy
$0.64
Sol Ring-13% Synergy
$1.56
Lands
The mana base foundation for Anafenza, the Foremost decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Blossoming Sands+13% Synergy
$0.21
Jungle Hollow+9% Synergy
$0.16
Scoured Barrens+7% Synergy
$0.21
Sandsteppe Citadel+6% Synergy
$0.32
Revitalizing Repast+4% Synergy
$1.61
Caves of Koilos+4% Synergy
$0.83
Llanowar Wastes+4% Synergy
$0.65
Terramorphic Expanse+3% Synergy
$0.26
Windswept Heath+3% Synergy
$12.85
Temple of Plenty+3% Synergy
$0.24
Evolving Wilds+2% Synergy
$0.25
Temple of Silence+1% Synergy
$0.32
Krosan Verge+1% Synergy
$0.31
Savannah+1% Synergy
Orzhov Basilica+1% Synergy
$0.23
Scrubland+1% Synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary+1% Synergy
$0.33
Temple of Malady+0% Synergy
$0.30
Bayou+0% Synergy
Godless Shrine+0% Synergy
$7.92
Plains+0% Synergy
$0.09
Swamp0% Synergy
$0.09
Forest0% Synergy
$0.08
Golgari Rot Farm0% Synergy
$0.35
Indatha Triome-1% Synergy
$18.36
Overgrown Tomb-1% Synergy
$7.83
Temple Garden-1% Synergy
$7.20
Marsh Flats-1% Synergy
$32.77
Shattered Sanctum-2% Synergy
$1.90
Verdant Catacombs-2% Synergy
$30.27
Deceptive Landscape-3% Synergy
$0.26
Bountiful Promenade-3% Synergy
$6.13
Deathcap Glade-3% Synergy
$2.70
Sunpetal Grove-4% Synergy
$0.41
Vault of Champions-4% Synergy
$16.36
Murmuring Bosk-5% Synergy
$0.43
Brushland-5% Synergy
$1.59
Shadowy Backstreet-5% Synergy
$10.39
Sungrass Prairie-5% Synergy
$0.27
Isolated Chapel-6% Synergy
$0.37
Undergrowth Stadium-6% Synergy
$6.16
Underground Mortuary-6% Synergy
$15.85
Lush Portico-7% Synergy
$5.48
Canopy Vista-8% Synergy
$0.38
Woodland Cemetery-8% Synergy
$0.66
Command Tower-8% Synergy
$0.30
Fortified Village-10% Synergy
$0.25
Overgrown Farmland-10% Synergy
$5.49
Path of Ancestry-12% Synergy
$0.26
Exotic Orchard-14% Synergy
$0.20
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