Anafenza, the Foremost
$0.50
$0.50Legendary 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
#1652
Current Rank
#1744
Last Week
#1421
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.
Germination Practicum+6% Synergy
$10.23
Murdock's Crusade+3% Synergy
$0.81
Abigale, Poet Laureate+3% Synergy
$0.22
Emeritus of Woe+2% Synergy
$17.35
Eclipsed Steppe+0% Synergy
$2.50
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Anafenza, the Foremost's abilities and overall game plan.
Abzan Falconer+47% Synergy
$0.39
Hardened Scales+43% Synergy
$1.63
Ivorytusk Fortress+39% Synergy
$0.30
Tuskguard Captain+38% Synergy
$0.23
Abzan Charm+37% Synergy
$0.32
Ainok Bond-Kin+37% Synergy
$0.20
Abzan Battle Priest+36% Synergy
$0.44
Inspiring Call+35% Synergy
$0.39
Abzan Ascendancy+34% Synergy
$0.24
Mer-Ek Nightblade+32% Synergy
$0.19
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Anafenza, the Foremost decks.
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit+31% Synergy
$0.23
Corpsejack Menace+28% Synergy
$0.92
Champion of Lambholt+26% Synergy
$4.00
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar+23% Synergy
$3.71
Avacyn's Pilgrim+19% Synergy
$0.70
Cultivate-1% Synergy
$0.35
Birds of Paradise-1% Synergy
$11.91
Path to Exile-1% Synergy
$1.22
Farseek-8% Synergy
$0.55
Swords to Plowshares-9% Synergy
$1.32
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Drannith Magistrate+7% Synergy
$14.61
Farewell+5% Synergy
$6.17
Opposition Agent+3% Synergy
$23.16
Worldly Tutor+1% Synergy
$28.30
Demonic Tutor+1% Synergy
$72.10
Vampiric Tutor+1% Synergy
$60.87
Enlightened Tutor0% Synergy
$37.03
Aura Shards0% Synergy
$28.20
Smothering Tithe-1% Synergy
$58.09
Teferi's Protection-1% Synergy
$53.21
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Anafenza, the Foremost's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Hamza, Guardian of Arashin+26% Synergy
$0.23
Conclave Mentor+25% Synergy
$0.55
Elite Scaleguard+23% Synergy
$0.18
Forgotten Ancient+21% Synergy
$0.33
Mikaeus, the Lunarch+20% Synergy
$0.73
Rishkar, Peema Renegade+20% Synergy
$0.18
Winding Constrictor+20% Synergy
$0.51
Envoy of the Ancestors+20% Synergy
$0.31
Shalai, Voice of Plenty+19% Synergy
$0.72
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan+19% Synergy
$16.79
Kami of Whispered Hopes+19% Synergy
$2.50
Longshot Squad+18% Synergy
$0.12
Good-Fortune Unicorn+18% Synergy
$0.22
Scavenging Ooze+18% Synergy
$0.33
Siege Rhino+17% Synergy
$0.33
Leinore, Autumn Sovereign+16% Synergy
$0.46
Dragonscale General+15% Synergy
$0.19
Armorcraft Judge+14% Synergy
$0.19
Evolution Witness+13% Synergy
$0.32
Daghatar the Adamant+13% Synergy
$0.14
Thalia, Heretic Cathar+13% Synergy
$1.68
Drana, Liberator of Malakir+12% Synergy
$0.56
Warden of the Grove+12% Synergy
$2.47
Avatar of the Resolute+12% Synergy
$0.33
High Sentinels of Arashin+11% Synergy
$0.18
Botanical Brawler+11% Synergy
$0.26
Juniper Order Ranger+11% Synergy
$0.37
Warden of the First Tree+11% Synergy
$0.26
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben+11% Synergy
$0.43
Herald of Anafenza+11% Synergy
$0.15
Enduring Scalelord+10% Synergy
$0.30
Cathedral Acolyte+10% Synergy
$0.35
Loyal Guardian+10% Synergy
$0.99
Deathrite Shaman+10% Synergy
$9.17
Felothar, Dawn of the Abzan+9% Synergy
$0.31
Aven Mindcensor+9% Synergy
$1.78
Luminarch Aspirant+9% Synergy
$0.44
Sunscorch Regent+8% Synergy
$0.76
Managorger Hydra+8% Synergy
$1.29
Dauthi Voidwalker+8% Synergy
$5.36
Esper Sentinel+8% Synergy
$59.32
Llanowar Elves+7% Synergy
$0.23
Evolution Sage+7% Synergy
$2.40
Sun Titan+5% Synergy
$0.32
Metastatic Evangel+5% Synergy
$0.34
Grand Abolisher+5% Synergy
$17.59
Elvish Mystic+5% Synergy
$0.42
Beast Whisperer+4% Synergy
$8.49
Elves of Deep Shadow+3% Synergy
$4.48
Eternal Witness+2% Synergy
$1.89
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Anafenza, the Foremost safe.
Dromoka's Command+19% Synergy
$0.40
Utter End+17% Synergy
$0.31
Unbreakable Formation+15% Synergy
$1.14
Feat of Resistance+9% Synergy
$0.19
Putrefy+8% Synergy
$0.30
Abrupt Decay+7% Synergy
$2.78
Pledge of Unity+6% Synergy
$0.27
Eladamri's Call+6% Synergy
$10.71
Kin-Tree Severance+5% Synergy
$0.18
Dire Tactics+5% Synergy
$0.33
Abzan Advantage+5% Synergy
$0.12
Revitalizing Repast+5% Synergy
$0.99
Valorous Stance+5% Synergy
$0.17
Mortify+5% Synergy
$0.22
Secure the Wastes+5% Synergy
$4.01
Golgari Charm+4% Synergy
$1.18
Ready // Willing+4% Synergy
$0.29
Snakeskin Veil+3% Synergy
$0.23
Atomize+2% Synergy
$10.90
Mythos of Nethroi+2% Synergy
$0.21
Flawless Maneuver+1% Synergy
$22.25
Chord of Calling+0% Synergy
$6.06
Generous Gift0% Synergy
$1.45
Deadly Rollick-1% Synergy
$28.12
Despark-1% Synergy
$0.33
Akroma's Will-1% Synergy
$15.93
Heroic Intervention-2% Synergy
$14.58
Assassin's Trophy-3% Synergy
$0.73
Beast Within-3% Synergy
$0.52
Anguished Unmaking-9% Synergy
$0.86
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Anafenza, the Foremost's game plan and control the board.
Duneblast+19% Synergy
$0.24
Map the Wastes+12% Synergy
$0.06
Requisition Raid+11% Synergy
$0.41
Damning Verdict+10% Synergy
$9.93
Vindicate+7% Synergy
$0.73
Collective Effort+6% Synergy
$0.30
Incremental Growth+6% Synergy
$0.09
Shamanic Revelation+5% Synergy
$1.02
Merciless Eviction+5% Synergy
$0.73
Read the Bones+5% Synergy
$0.29
Explosive Vegetation+4% Synergy
$0.33
Austere Command+4% Synergy
$0.42
Rampant Growth+4% Synergy
$0.44
Painful Truths+4% Synergy
$0.34
Damn+3% Synergy
$2.47
Rishkar's Expertise+3% Synergy
$3.53
Wrath of God+3% Synergy
$3.91
Living Death+3% Synergy
$2.17
Sign in Blood+2% Synergy
$3.67
Kodama's Reach+2% Synergy
$1.50
Harmonize+2% Synergy
$0.26
Green Sun's Zenith+1% Synergy
$28.49
Eerie Ultimatum-3% Synergy
$3.09
Night's Whisper-5% Synergy
$0.34
Three Visits-7% Synergy
$5.31
Reanimate-7% Synergy
$8.19
Nature's Lore-9% Synergy
$2.40
Toxic Deluge-11% Synergy
$5.05
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire+14% Synergy
$4.54
The Ozolith+9% Synergy
$70.05
Grafdigger's Cage+5% Synergy
$3.47
Bow of Nylea+4% Synergy
$5.17
The Great Henge+3% Synergy
$64.01
Swiftfoot Boots-1% Synergy
$1.95
Lightning Greaves-4% Synergy
$4.44
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Anafenza, the Foremost's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Citadel Siege+20% Synergy
$0.31
Retribution of the Ancients+19% Synergy
$0.52
Cathars' Crusade+18% Synergy
$8.10
Hollowmurk Siege+15% Synergy
$1.08
Branching Evolution+13% Synergy
$6.47
Innkeeper's Talent+9% Synergy
$9.94
Leyline of the Void+9% Synergy
$0.58
Barrensteppe Siege+8% Synergy
$0.33
Rest in Peace+8% Synergy
$1.04
Stocking the Pantry+8% Synergy
$0.32
Gleam of Authority+7% Synergy
$0.33
Virtue of Loyalty+6% Synergy
$7.83
Court of Garenbrig+5% Synergy
$16.30
Tale of Katara and Toph+4% Synergy
$2.13
Sphere Grid+4% Synergy
$8.12
Tribute to the World Tree+4% Synergy
$13.25
Terrasymbiosis+3% Synergy
$8.52
Deafening Silence+3% Synergy
$2.27
Blind Obedience+3% Synergy
$6.60
Revival of the Ancestors+3% Synergy
$0.20
Guardian Project+0% Synergy
$12.12
Felidar Retreat+0% Synergy
$1.29
Brave the Sands0% Synergy
$6.35
Doubling Season0% Synergy
$32.07
Ghostly Prison0% Synergy
$4.72
Mirari's Wake-1% Synergy
$7.05
Phyrexian Arena-1% Synergy
$4.22
Sylvan Library-2% Synergy
$26.78
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Anafenza, the Foremost to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Ajani, the Greathearted+8% Synergy
$1.05
Ajani, Mentor of Heroes+6% Synergy
$5.05
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter+5% Synergy
$0.32
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Gavony Township+27% Synergy
$5.47
Karn's Bastion+7% Synergy
$2.03
Abandoned Air Temple+6% Synergy
$7.37
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood+4% Synergy
$0.33
Vault of the Archangel+2% Synergy
$0.46
Temple of the False God+0% Synergy
$0.33
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire+0% Synergy
$5.99
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth-2% Synergy
$63.55
Rogue's Passage-3% Synergy
$0.38
Bojuka Bog-3% Synergy
$0.70
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire-4% Synergy
$10.74
Boseiju, Who Endures-4% Synergy
$50.77
Reliquary Tower-6% Synergy
$2.94
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth-7% Synergy
$15.43
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Abzan Banner+17% Synergy
$0.20
Golgari Signet+4% Synergy
$0.33
Commander's Sphere+4% Synergy
$0.33
Orzhov Signet+2% Synergy
$0.35
Selesnya Signet+1% Synergy
$0.41
Talisman of Unity+0% Synergy
$4.89
Talisman of Hierarchy0% Synergy
$0.39
Fellwar Stone0% Synergy
$2.20
Talisman of Resilience0% Synergy
$0.39
Chromatic Lantern-2% Synergy
$4.40
Arcane Signet-9% Synergy
$1.10
Sol Ring-14% Synergy
$1.13
Lands
The mana base foundation for Anafenza, the Foremost decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Blossoming Sands+13% Synergy
$0.15
Jungle Hollow+10% Synergy
$0.22
Scoured Barrens+8% Synergy
$0.23
Sandsteppe Citadel+7% Synergy
$0.60
Revitalizing Repast+5% Synergy
$0.99
Caves of Koilos+4% Synergy
$0.53
Llanowar Wastes+4% Synergy
$0.50
Terramorphic Expanse+4% Synergy
$0.16
Temple of Plenty+3% Synergy
$0.28
Evolving Wilds+3% Synergy
$0.12
Windswept Heath+2% Synergy
$11.39
Temple of Silence+1% Synergy
$0.24
Savannah+1% Synergy
Scrubland+1% Synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary+1% Synergy
$0.25
Krosan Verge+1% Synergy
$0.31
Temple of Malady+1% Synergy
$0.30
Orzhov Basilica+0% Synergy
$0.24
Bayou+0% Synergy
Plains+0% Synergy
$0.08
Swamp0% Synergy
$2.00
Forest0% Synergy
$0.09
Golgari Rot Farm-1% Synergy
$0.28
Godless Shrine-1% Synergy
$9.90
Shattered Sanctum-1% Synergy
$1.50
Indatha Triome-1% Synergy
$20.21
Overgrown Tomb-2% Synergy
$9.58
Temple Garden-2% Synergy
$7.91
Sunpetal Grove-2% Synergy
$0.34
Marsh Flats-2% Synergy
$31.86
Deathcap Glade-2% Synergy
$1.97
Verdant Catacombs-3% Synergy
$32.02
Deceptive Landscape-3% Synergy
$0.27
Bountiful Promenade-4% Synergy
$17.46
Vault of Champions-4% Synergy
$15.62
Brushland-4% Synergy
$1.35
Murmuring Bosk-4% Synergy
$0.48
Isolated Chapel-5% Synergy
$0.30
Sungrass Prairie-5% Synergy
$0.28
Shadowy Backstreet-5% Synergy
$12.03
Undergrowth Stadium-7% Synergy
$5.56
Canopy Vista-7% Synergy
$0.32
Underground Mortuary-7% Synergy
$16.06
Woodland Cemetery-7% Synergy
$0.39
Lush Portico-8% Synergy
$5.28
Command Tower-8% Synergy
$0.25
Fortified Village-9% Synergy
$0.29
Overgrown Farmland-10% Synergy
$2.60
Path of Ancestry-10% Synergy
$0.27
Exotic Orchard-14% Synergy
$0.82
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