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Anafenza, Unyielding Lineage
Price tag $0.13

Legendary Creature — Spirit Soldier

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

Aristocrats 24% Tokens 16% Sacrifice 11% 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

#2268 Current Rank
#2102 Last Week
#2252 Last Month

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New Cards

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

Curious Farm Animals Curious Farm Animals
+31% Synergy $0.06
Inspired Insurgent Inspired Insurgent
+27% Synergy $0.12
Gather the White Lotus Gather the White Lotus
+2% Synergy $0.10
Airbender's Reversal Airbender's Reversal
0% Synergy $0.12
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-6% Synergy $2.40

High Synergy Cards

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

Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+65% Synergy $0.39
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+63% Synergy $1.49
Kami of False Hope Kami of False Hope
+57% Synergy $2.77
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+56% Synergy $1.86
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+56% Synergy $0.11
Selfless Savior Selfless Savior
+55% Synergy $0.31
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+52% Synergy $0.47
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+51% Synergy $3.48
Remorseful Cleric Remorseful Cleric
+49% Synergy $0.19
Bounty Agent Bounty Agent
+46% Synergy $0.27

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 $0.28
Benevolent Bodyguard Benevolent Bodyguard
+44% Synergy $0.57
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+43% Synergy $0.96
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+35% Synergy $3.20
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+33% Synergy $0.20
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+30% Synergy $0.17
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+24% Synergy $0.20
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+3% Synergy $3.89
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-7% Synergy $1.71
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-9% Synergy $1.06

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-13% Synergy $30.49
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-17% Synergy $46.24
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-19% Synergy $44.01

Creatures

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

Children of Korlis Children of Korlis
+37% Synergy $0.31
Martyred Rusalka Martyred Rusalka
+35% Synergy $0.16
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+32% Synergy $0.50
Doomed Traveler Doomed Traveler
+31% Synergy $0.14
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+28% Synergy $2.81
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+27% Synergy $3.04
Merchant of Truth Merchant of Truth
+27% Synergy $0.24
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+25% Synergy $0.08
Ao, the Dawn Sky Ao, the Dawn Sky
+25% Synergy $1.01
Westfold Rider Westfold Rider
+25% Synergy $0.08
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+24% Synergy $0.11
Dauntless Bodyguard Dauntless Bodyguard
+24% Synergy $0.21
Priest of the Crossing Priest of the Crossing
+23% Synergy $0.15
Ollenbock Escort Ollenbock Escort
+23% Synergy $0.05
Reveillark Reveillark
+22% Synergy $0.56
Hunted Witness Hunted Witness
+22% Synergy $0.07
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+21% Synergy $0.21
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+20% Synergy $1.44
Vesperlark Vesperlark
+20% Synergy $0.14
Bulwark Ox Bulwark Ox
+19% Synergy $0.22
Felidar Cub Felidar Cub
+19% Synergy $0.13
Bereaved Survivor Dauntless Avenger Bereaved Survivor
+18% Synergy $0.08
Market Gnome Market Gnome
+17% Synergy $0.08
Redemption Choir Redemption Choir
+17% Synergy $0.16
Cliffside Rescuer Cliffside Rescuer
+17% Synergy $0.16
Hallowed Spiritkeeper Hallowed Spiritkeeper
+17% Synergy $0.59
Indebted Spirit Indebted Spirit
+17% Synergy $0.09
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+16% Synergy $0.28
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+16% Synergy $32.63
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+15% Synergy $29.74
Ainok Strike Leader Ainok Strike Leader
+15% Synergy $1.57
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+14% Synergy $3.79
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+14% Synergy $0.41
G'raha Tia G'raha Tia
+14% Synergy $0.07
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+13% Synergy $0.13
Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr Katilda's Rising Dawn Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr
+12% Synergy $0.59
Rosie Cotton of South Lane Rosie Cotton of South Lane
+10% Synergy $0.16
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+9% Synergy $9.73
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+9% Synergy $13.12
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+8% Synergy $2.57
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+8% Synergy $0.27
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+7% Synergy $16.90
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+6% Synergy $0.55
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+5% Synergy $1.89
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+5% Synergy $3.51
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+3% Synergy $1.26
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+2% Synergy $0.39
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+2% Synergy $5.17
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-1% Synergy $2.17
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-9% Synergy $42.73

Instants

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

Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+37% Synergy $0.20
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+22% Synergy $3.79
Brought Back Brought Back
+21% Synergy $1.71
Rally the Ancestors Rally the Ancestors
+15% Synergy $0.34
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+11% Synergy $0.25
Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+11% Synergy $1.31
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+9% Synergy $0.30
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+8% Synergy $0.24
Second Sunrise Second Sunrise
+8% Synergy $3.22
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+6% Synergy $6.05
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+4% Synergy $3.60
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.27
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+2% Synergy $9.22
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.61
Get Lost Get Lost
+1% Synergy $3.79
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-1% Synergy $0.96
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
-2% Synergy $2.97
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
-2% Synergy $0.26
Reprieve Reprieve
-3% Synergy $1.19
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-4% Synergy $7.50
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-5% Synergy $0.75
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-6% Synergy $0.90
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-9% Synergy $7.82
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-12% Synergy $14.89

Sorceries

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

Raise the Past Raise the Past
+41% Synergy $1.00
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+35% Synergy $1.31
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+28% Synergy $0.18
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+24% Synergy $0.45
Dewdrop Cure Dewdrop Cure
+23% Synergy $0.13
Call a Surprise Witness Call a Surprise Witness
+21% Synergy $0.08
Helping Hand Helping Hand
+18% Synergy $0.22
Storm of Souls Storm of Souls
+15% Synergy $0.16
Patch Up Patch Up
+12% Synergy $0.06
Recommission Recommission
+9% Synergy $0.16
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+8% Synergy $0.14
Austere Command Austere Command
+7% Synergy $0.27
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+6% Synergy $0.93
Scout for Survivors Scout for Survivors
+6% Synergy $0.07
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+4% Synergy $0.51
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+3% Synergy $0.22
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $1.06
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+3% Synergy $0.15
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+2% Synergy $1.23
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+1% Synergy $2.11
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-1% Synergy $0.32
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-5% Synergy $2.70
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-7% Synergy $0.23
Farewell Farewell
-17% Synergy $3.39

Utility Artifacts

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

Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+38% Synergy $6.31
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+27% Synergy $0.56
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+22% Synergy $1.63
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+21% Synergy $51.84
Weatherlight Compleated Weatherlight Compleated
+20% Synergy $0.59
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+18% Synergy $10.45
Norn's Wellspring Norn's Wellspring
+17% Synergy $0.21
Culling Dais Culling Dais
+12% Synergy $0.20
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+10% Synergy $2.63
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+9% Synergy $3.44
The Masamune The Masamune
+9% Synergy $0.62
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+8% Synergy $8.77
Ravenous Amulet Ravenous Amulet
+8% Synergy $0.18
Relic Vial Relic Vial
+7% Synergy $0.15
Cauldron of Souls Cauldron of Souls
+7% Synergy $4.97
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+6% Synergy $6.13
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+6% Synergy $3.84
Gate to the Afterlife Gate to the Afterlife
+6% Synergy $0.07
Dusk Rose Reliquary Dusk Rose Reliquary
+5% Synergy $0.14
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+5% Synergy $8.87
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.19
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-12% Synergy $3.70
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-17% Synergy $3.86
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-21% Synergy $1.20

Enchantments

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

Fanatical Devotion Fanatical Devotion
+39% Synergy $0.80
Valkyrie's Call Valkyrie's Call
+35% Synergy $1.27
Martyr's Cause Martyr's Cause
+33% Synergy $1.14
Field of Souls Field of Souls
+28% Synergy $0.21
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+21% Synergy $7.55
Abiding Grace Abiding Grace
+20% Synergy $0.16
Martyr's Bond Martyr's Bond
+20% Synergy $0.78
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+16% Synergy $2.23
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+12% Synergy $4.00
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+11% Synergy $0.14
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+10% Synergy $0.35
Together Forever Together Forever
+10% Synergy $0.19
Muster the Departed Muster the Departed
+10% Synergy $0.08
On Wings of Gold On Wings of Gold
+9% Synergy $0.27
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+7% Synergy $0.26
Battle of Hoover Dam Battle of Hoover Dam
+7% Synergy $0.11
Spirit Bonds Spirit Bonds
+7% Synergy $0.43
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+6% Synergy $1.22
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+4% Synergy $40.08
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+4% Synergy $4.33
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+4% Synergy $0.06
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+3% Synergy $0.20
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+2% Synergy $4.32
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+2% Synergy $3.97
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
0% Synergy $2.80
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-3% Synergy $7.94
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-5% Synergy $26.05
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-5% Synergy $5.80
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-14% Synergy $4.69
Land Tax Land Tax
-20% Synergy $20.00

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+18% Synergy $29.84
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+4% Synergy $0.90
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+3% Synergy $2.26

Utility Lands

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

High Market High Market
+32% Synergy $1.16
Accursed Duneyard Accursed Duneyard
+26% Synergy $1.47
Fountainport Fountainport
+15% Synergy $4.08
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+8% Synergy $2.39
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+7% Synergy $0.19
War Room War Room
+6% Synergy $4.92
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+5% Synergy $0.37
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.43
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+4% Synergy $1.36
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+2% Synergy $18.39
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+2% Synergy $0.87
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+1% Synergy $7.73
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
0% Synergy $5.10
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
0% Synergy $4.47
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-1% Synergy $0.15
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-2% Synergy $0.23
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-2% Synergy $0.20
Karoo Karoo
-2% Synergy $1.09
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-3% Synergy $3.51
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-3% Synergy $5.71
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $34.91
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-4% Synergy $0.05
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
-4% Synergy $1.21
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-5% Synergy $0.37
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-5% Synergy $0.68
Three Tree City Three Tree City
-6% Synergy $20.46
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-11% Synergy $38.24
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-13% Synergy $2.26

Mana Artifacts

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

Hourglass of the Lost Hourglass of the Lost
+26% Synergy $0.62
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+6% Synergy $0.28
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $0.92
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.15
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.34
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
-2% Synergy $5.85
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $1.22
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-7% Synergy $0.17
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-8% Synergy $25.64
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-13% Synergy $1.21

Lands

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

Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+18% Synergy $3.99
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+14% Synergy $3.79
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+11% Synergy $0.25
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+8% Synergy $0.42
Plains Plains
+6% Synergy $0.08
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.27
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $1.06
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $13.06
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $30.82
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.61
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+2% Synergy $9.61
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+2% Synergy $24.24
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+1% Synergy $2.11
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+1% Synergy $6.69
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-7% Synergy $0.17
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.16

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

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Denethor, Ruling Steward Denethor, Ruling Steward
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Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Bartolomé del Presidio Bartolomé del Presidio
Rufus Shinra Rufus Shinra
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
Zahur, Glory's Past Zahur, Glory's Past
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
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Far Traveler Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Far Traveler
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Veteran Soldier Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Veteran Soldier
Tobias, Doomed Conqueror Tobias, Doomed Conqueror
Judge Magister Gabranth Judge Magister Gabranth
Bane, Lord of Darkness Bane, Lord of Darkness
Ravos, Soultender The Prismatic Piper Ravos, Soultender // The Prismatic Piper
Extus, Oriq Overlord Extus, Oriq Overlord
Ravos, Soultender Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Ravos, Soultender // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Baron Bertram Graywater Baron Bertram Graywater
Hildibrand Manderville Hildibrand Manderville
Asmira, Holy Avenger Asmira, Holy Avenger
Teysa, Orzhov Scion Teysa, Orzhov Scion
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Ravos, Soultender Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Ravos, Soultender
Zurgo Stormrender Zurgo Stormrender
Prava of the Steel Legion Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Prava of the Steel Legion // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Brimaz, King of Oreskos Brimaz, King of Oreskos
Lena, Selfless Champion Lena, Selfless Champion
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
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Veteran Soldier Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Veteran Soldier
Myojin of Blooming Dawn Myojin of Blooming Dawn
Baldin, Century Herdmaster Baldin, Century Herdmaster
Basri, Tomorrow's Champion Basri, Tomorrow's Champion
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
Felothar, Dawn of the Abzan Felothar, Dawn of the Abzan