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Anafenza, Unyielding Lineage
Price tag $0.29

Legendary Creature — Spirit Soldier

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

Aristocrats 24% Tokens 15% Sacrifice 13% Reanimator 9% +1/+1 Counters 7% Voltron 7% Spirits 4% Ad Nauseam 2% Aggro 2% Angels 2%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2451 Current Rank
#2596 Last Week
#2274 Last Month

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Anafenza, Unyielding Lineage decks.

Winnowing Winnowing
+10% Synergy $0.41
Slumbering Walker Slumbering Walker
+5% Synergy $0.26
Rhys, the Evermore Rhys, the Evermore
+4% Synergy $0.32
Kinbinding Kinbinding
+2% Synergy $0.31
Leonardo, Sewer Samurai Leonardo, Sewer Samurai
+1% Synergy $2.12

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Anafenza, Unyielding Lineage's abilities and overall game plan.

Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+64% Synergy $3.17
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+64% Synergy $0.66
Kami of False Hope Kami of False Hope
+59% Synergy $3.70
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+57% Synergy $2.68
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+56% Synergy $0.17
Selfless Savior Selfless Savior
+56% Synergy $0.36
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+52% Synergy $1.19
Remorseful Cleric Remorseful Cleric
+51% Synergy $0.19
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+50% Synergy $5.87
Bounty Agent Bounty Agent
+47% Synergy $0.33

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Anafenza, Unyielding Lineage decks.

Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+45% Synergy $0.30
Benevolent Bodyguard Benevolent Bodyguard
+44% Synergy $0.54
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+41% Synergy $2.55
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+35% Synergy $5.10
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+33% Synergy $0.35
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+28% Synergy $0.22
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+26% Synergy $0.27
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+1% Synergy $4.41
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-7% Synergy $1.23
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-10% Synergy $1.35

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-12% Synergy $32.48
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-16% Synergy $51.58
Farewell Farewell
-17% Synergy $7.45
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-19% Synergy $50.17

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Anafenza, Unyielding Lineage's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Children of Korlis Children of Korlis
+37% Synergy $0.26
Martyred Rusalka Martyred Rusalka
+36% Synergy $0.15
Curious Farm Animals Curious Farm Animals
+33% Synergy $0.23
Doomed Traveler Doomed Traveler
+33% Synergy $0.09
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+32% Synergy $0.44
Merchant of Truth Merchant of Truth
+30% Synergy $0.31
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+28% Synergy $4.42
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+28% Synergy $9.88
Inspired Insurgent Inspired Insurgent
+28% Synergy $0.13
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+27% Synergy $0.25
Ao, the Dawn Sky Ao, the Dawn Sky
+26% Synergy $1.40
Westfold Rider Westfold Rider
+26% Synergy $0.11
Dauntless Bodyguard Dauntless Bodyguard
+25% Synergy $0.25
Priest of the Crossing Priest of the Crossing
+24% Synergy $0.19
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+22% Synergy $0.22
Ollenbock Escort Ollenbock Escort
+22% Synergy $0.11
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+21% Synergy $0.60
Hunted Witness Hunted Witness
+21% Synergy $0.24
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+20% Synergy $1.48
Reveillark Reveillark
+20% Synergy $0.89
Vesperlark Vesperlark
+19% Synergy $0.21
Felidar Cub Felidar Cub
+19% Synergy $0.14
Bulwark Ox Bulwark Ox
+19% Synergy $0.24
Hallowed Spiritkeeper Hallowed Spiritkeeper
+19% Synergy $0.58
Bereaved Survivor Dauntless Avenger Bereaved Survivor
+18% Synergy $0.15
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+17% Synergy $0.32
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+17% Synergy $37.09
Redemption Choir Redemption Choir
+17% Synergy $0.27
Market Gnome Market Gnome
+17% Synergy $0.27
Indebted Spirit Indebted Spirit
+17% Synergy $0.27
Cliffside Rescuer Cliffside Rescuer
+16% Synergy $0.18
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+15% Synergy $37.14
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+14% Synergy $3.44
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+14% Synergy $0.44
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+14% Synergy $0.27
Ainok Strike Leader Ainok Strike Leader
+14% Synergy $2.31
G'raha Tia G'raha Tia
+14% Synergy $0.18
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+11% Synergy $13.19
Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr Katilda's Rising Dawn Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr
+11% Synergy $0.68
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+9% Synergy $16.24
Rosie Cotton of South Lane Rosie Cotton of South Lane
+9% Synergy $0.30
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+8% Synergy $0.37
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+7% Synergy $4.80
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+7% Synergy $23.90
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+6% Synergy $3.75
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+6% Synergy $0.69
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+2% Synergy $6.84
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+1% Synergy $0.46
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-2% Synergy $4.59
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-9% Synergy $54.22

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Anafenza, Unyielding Lineage safe.

Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+38% Synergy $0.32
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+22% Synergy $4.30
Brought Back Brought Back
+21% Synergy $2.16
Rally the Ancestors Rally the Ancestors
+14% Synergy $0.34
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+11% Synergy $0.34
Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+10% Synergy $1.39
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+9% Synergy $0.37
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+8% Synergy $0.31
Second Sunrise Second Sunrise
+8% Synergy $3.01
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.34
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+5% Synergy $5.74
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+3% Synergy $4.59
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+1% Synergy $15.46
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.41
Get Lost Get Lost
+1% Synergy $5.41
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-1% Synergy $1.18
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
-1% Synergy $0.38
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
-2% Synergy $3.44
Reprieve Reprieve
-4% Synergy $1.90
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-4% Synergy $1.22
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-4% Synergy $7.71
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-5% Synergy $0.79
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-13% Synergy $18.77

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Anafenza, Unyielding Lineage's game plan and control the board.

Raise the Past Raise the Past
+40% Synergy $0.90
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+34% Synergy $1.97
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+30% Synergy $0.31
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+24% Synergy $0.60
Dewdrop Cure Dewdrop Cure
+22% Synergy $0.20
Call a Surprise Witness Call a Surprise Witness
+19% Synergy $0.07
Helping Hand Helping Hand
+18% Synergy $0.28
Storm of Souls Storm of Souls
+17% Synergy $0.28
Patch Up Patch Up
+12% Synergy $0.11
Recommission Recommission
+8% Synergy $0.29
Scout for Survivors Scout for Survivors
+8% Synergy $0.16
Austere Command Austere Command
+7% Synergy $0.43
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+7% Synergy $0.26
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+5% Synergy $0.32
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+5% Synergy $0.54
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $1.15
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+3% Synergy $1.14
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+2% Synergy $0.33
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+1% Synergy $2.47
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+1% Synergy $1.08
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-2% Synergy $0.34
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-4% Synergy $3.05
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-7% Synergy $0.31

Utility Artifacts

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

Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+39% Synergy $14.56
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+28% Synergy $0.81
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+22% Synergy $49.19
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+22% Synergy $2.45
Norn's Wellspring Norn's Wellspring
+19% Synergy $0.26
Weatherlight Compleated Weatherlight Compleated
+19% Synergy $0.64
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+17% Synergy $15.27
The Masamune The Masamune
+13% Synergy $0.66
Culling Dais Culling Dais
+12% Synergy $0.26
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+10% Synergy $4.35
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+10% Synergy $3.65
Ravenous Amulet Ravenous Amulet
+9% Synergy $0.28
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+8% Synergy $8.88
Relic Vial Relic Vial
+7% Synergy $0.14
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+6% Synergy $6.37
Gate to the Afterlife Gate to the Afterlife
+6% Synergy $0.08
Cauldron of Souls Cauldron of Souls
+6% Synergy $6.55
Dusk Rose Reliquary Dusk Rose Reliquary
+5% Synergy $0.25
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+5% Synergy $4.02
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+5% Synergy $11.85
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.30
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-13% Synergy $4.70
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-17% Synergy $4.61
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-20% Synergy $2.00

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Anafenza, Unyielding Lineage's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Fanatical Devotion Fanatical Devotion
+40% Synergy $0.74
Valkyrie's Call Valkyrie's Call
+37% Synergy $1.51
Martyr's Cause Martyr's Cause
+33% Synergy $0.91
Field of Souls Field of Souls
+28% Synergy $0.26
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+22% Synergy $6.06
Abiding Grace Abiding Grace
+21% Synergy $0.22
Martyr's Bond Martyr's Bond
+20% Synergy $0.92
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+16% Synergy $2.83
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+12% Synergy $5.76
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+10% Synergy $0.27
On Wings of Gold On Wings of Gold
+10% Synergy $0.39
Muster the Departed Muster the Departed
+10% Synergy $0.29
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+9% Synergy $0.41
Together Forever Together Forever
+9% Synergy $0.29
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+8% Synergy $0.35
Spirit Bonds Spirit Bonds
+8% Synergy $0.50
Battle of Hoover Dam Battle of Hoover Dam
+8% Synergy $0.24
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+7% Synergy $1.01
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+5% Synergy $0.20
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+4% Synergy $51.68
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+4% Synergy $5.26
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+4% Synergy $0.35
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+3% Synergy $7.08
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-5% Synergy $28.99
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-6% Synergy $7.64
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-12% Synergy $2.76
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-15% Synergy $5.87
Land Tax Land Tax
-20% Synergy $25.67

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Anafenza, Unyielding Lineage to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+18% Synergy $40.05
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+4% Synergy $1.87
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+3% Synergy $3.20

Utility Lands

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

High Market High Market
+34% Synergy $1.31
Accursed Duneyard Accursed Duneyard
+26% Synergy $1.11
Fountainport Fountainport
+15% Synergy $2.59
War Room War Room
+7% Synergy $8.92
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+7% Synergy $2.22
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+6% Synergy $0.25
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+5% Synergy $0.49
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+4% Synergy $22.56
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.44
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+3% Synergy $2.86
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+2% Synergy $1.00
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+1% Synergy $7.66
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
0% Synergy $6.11
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-1% Synergy $0.30
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-1% Synergy $0.26
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
-1% Synergy $5.29
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-2% Synergy $6.34
Karoo Karoo
-2% Synergy $1.28
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-3% Synergy $0.28
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-3% Synergy $0.35
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-4% Synergy $7.13
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $37.51
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-5% Synergy $1.16
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-5% Synergy $0.54
Three Tree City Three Tree City
-6% Synergy $20.85
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-11% Synergy $44.23
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-13% Synergy $3.70

Mana Artifacts

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

Hourglass of the Lost Hourglass of the Lost
+26% Synergy $0.74
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+6% Synergy $0.39
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $1.08
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.44
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
-3% Synergy $4.15
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $2.53
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-7% Synergy $0.33
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-8% Synergy $34.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-14% Synergy $1.25

Lands

The mana base foundation for Anafenza, Unyielding Lineage decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+19% Synergy $5.71
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+14% Synergy $3.44
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+11% Synergy $0.34
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+7% Synergy $0.28
Plains Plains
+6% Synergy $0.20
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.34
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+4% Synergy $35.68
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $1.15
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $15.98
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+2% Synergy $11.47
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+2% Synergy $29.10
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+2% Synergy $26.47
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.41
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+1% Synergy $2.47
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+1% Synergy $7.27
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.30
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.17

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Anafenza, Unyielding Lineage.

Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Zahur, Glory's Past Zahur, Glory's Past
Tobias, Doomed Conqueror Tobias, Doomed Conqueror
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Noble Heritage Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Noble Heritage
Rufus Shinra Rufus Shinra
Denethor, Ruling Steward Denethor, Ruling Steward
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Bartolomé del Presidio Bartolomé del Presidio
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Miara, Thorn of the Glade Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Ravos, Soultender Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Ravos, Soultender
Radiant, Serra Archangel Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Radiant, Serra Archangel // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Veteran Soldier Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Veteran Soldier
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Far Traveler Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Far Traveler
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Veteran Soldier Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Veteran Soldier
Hildibrand Manderville Hildibrand Manderville
Bane, Lord of Darkness Bane, Lord of Darkness
Extus, Oriq Overlord Extus, Oriq Overlord
Ravos, Soultender The Prismatic Piper Ravos, Soultender // The Prismatic Piper
Baron Bertram Graywater Baron Bertram Graywater
Ravos, Soultender Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Ravos, Soultender // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
Teysa, Orzhov Scion Teysa, Orzhov Scion
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Ravos, Soultender Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Ravos, Soultender
Asmira, Holy Avenger Asmira, Holy Avenger
Prava of the Steel Legion Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Prava of the Steel Legion // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Zurgo Stormrender Zurgo Stormrender
Brimaz, King of Oreskos Brimaz, King of Oreskos
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Prava of the Steel Legion Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Prava of the Steel Legion
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Far Traveler Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Far Traveler
Oyobi, Who Split the Heavens Oyobi, Who Split the Heavens
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Veteran Soldier Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Veteran Soldier
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
Felothar, Dawn of the Abzan Felothar, Dawn of the Abzan
Myojin of Blooming Dawn Myojin of Blooming Dawn
Krav, the Unredeemed Regna, the Redeemer Krav, the Unredeemed // Regna, the Redeemer