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Anafenza, Unyielding Lineage
Price tag $0.31

Legendary Creature — Spirit Soldier

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

Aristocrats 28% Tokens 17% Sacrifice 11% Reanimator 8% +1/+1 Counters 6%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2907 Current Rank
#2945 Last Week
#2376 Past 2 Years

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New Cards

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

The Queen of Dale The Queen of Dale
+22% Synergy $45.01
Dora Milaje Elite Dora Milaje Elite
+10% Synergy $0.30
Infinity Formula Infinity Formula
+4% Synergy $0.28
Peggy Carter, Secret Agent Peggy Carter, Secret Agent
+4% Synergy $0.23
Captain America, Liberator Captain America, Liberator
+4% Synergy $1.53

High Synergy Cards

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

Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+64% Synergy $0.47
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+64% Synergy $1.78
Kami of False Hope Kami of False Hope
+59% Synergy $2.18
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+58% Synergy $0.19
Selfless Savior Selfless Savior
+57% Synergy $0.33
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+56% Synergy $2.92
Remorseful Cleric Remorseful Cleric
+52% Synergy $0.25
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+52% Synergy $3.51
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+51% Synergy $3.63
Bounty Agent Bounty Agent
+47% Synergy $0.35

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
+46% Synergy $0.39
Benevolent Bodyguard Benevolent Bodyguard
+44% Synergy $0.49
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+40% Synergy $0.66
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+34% Synergy $5.30
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+34% Synergy $0.35
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+29% Synergy $0.38
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+28% Synergy $0.27
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
0% Synergy $5.67
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-5% Synergy $1.04
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-9% Synergy $1.27

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-11% Synergy $38.78
Farewell Farewell
-15% Synergy $5.82
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-16% Synergy $50.96
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-18% Synergy $60.87

Creatures

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

Children of Korlis Children of Korlis
+38% Synergy $0.32
Martyred Rusalka Martyred Rusalka
+36% Synergy $0.16
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+33% Synergy $0.58
Doomed Traveler Doomed Traveler
+32% Synergy $0.09
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+29% Synergy $6.13
Curious Farm Animals Curious Farm Animals
+28% Synergy $0.22
Merchant of Truth Merchant of Truth
+28% Synergy $1.27
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+28% Synergy $11.67
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+27% Synergy $0.24
Westfold Rider Westfold Rider
+25% Synergy $0.22
Priest of the Crossing Priest of the Crossing
+25% Synergy $0.23
Ao, the Dawn Sky Ao, the Dawn Sky
+24% Synergy $0.33
Dauntless Bodyguard Dauntless Bodyguard
+23% Synergy $0.20
Ollenbock Escort Ollenbock Escort
+23% Synergy $0.20
Reveillark Reveillark
+21% Synergy $0.74
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+21% Synergy $0.37
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+21% Synergy $0.38
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+21% Synergy $0.24
Hunted Witness Hunted Witness
+20% Synergy $0.24
Bulwark Ox Bulwark Ox
+20% Synergy $0.36
Vesperlark Vesperlark
+19% Synergy $0.30
Felidar Cub Felidar Cub
+18% Synergy $0.12
Hallowed Spiritkeeper Hallowed Spiritkeeper
+17% Synergy $0.46
Inspired Insurgent Inspired Insurgent
+17% Synergy $0.12
Cliffside Rescuer Cliffside Rescuer
+17% Synergy $0.27
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+17% Synergy $0.35
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+17% Synergy $34.29
Bereaved Survivor Dauntless Avenger Bereaved Survivor
+16% Synergy $0.18
Redemption Choir Redemption Choir
+16% Synergy $0.36
Market Gnome Market Gnome
+16% Synergy $0.18
Indebted Spirit Indebted Spirit
+15% Synergy $0.21
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+15% Synergy $0.25
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+15% Synergy $41.99
G'raha Tia G'raha Tia
+14% Synergy $0.17
Ainok Strike Leader Ainok Strike Leader
+13% Synergy $2.80
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+13% Synergy $3.01
Shattered Acolyte Shattered Acolyte
+13% Synergy $0.18
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+12% Synergy $0.50
Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr Katilda's Rising Dawn Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr
+11% Synergy $0.96
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+10% Synergy $6.79
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+9% Synergy $0.30
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+7% Synergy $38.60
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+6% Synergy $3.94
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+6% Synergy $0.38
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+6% Synergy $14.74
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+4% Synergy $4.61
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+2% Synergy $5.77
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+0% Synergy $0.35
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-3% Synergy $3.77
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-7% Synergy $60.45

Instants

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

Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+36% Synergy $0.31
Brought Back Brought Back
+21% Synergy $2.37
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+21% Synergy $4.34
Rally the Ancestors Rally the Ancestors
+14% Synergy $0.36
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+11% Synergy $0.26
Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+10% Synergy $1.88
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+9% Synergy $0.39
Second Sunrise Second Sunrise
+8% Synergy $3.02
Continue? Continue?
+7% Synergy $2.22
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+6% Synergy $0.36
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.33
Erode Erode
+4% Synergy $5.99
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+4% Synergy $4.16
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+2% Synergy $5.64
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+0% Synergy $1.85
Get Lost Get Lost
+0% Synergy $3.27
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
0% Synergy $15.09
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $0.71
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
-1% Synergy $0.39
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
-2% Synergy $2.65
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-3% Synergy $1.18
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-4% Synergy $1.18
Reprieve Reprieve
-4% Synergy $1.62
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-5% Synergy $4.05
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-13% Synergy $20.27

Sorceries

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

Raise the Past Raise the Past
+41% Synergy $0.52
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+35% Synergy $2.38
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+29% Synergy $0.37
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+25% Synergy $0.35
Dewdrop Cure Dewdrop Cure
+23% Synergy $0.18
Call a Surprise Witness Call a Surprise Witness
+18% Synergy $0.21
Helping Hand Helping Hand
+18% Synergy $0.27
Storm of Souls Storm of Souls
+16% Synergy $0.29
Patch Up Patch Up
+11% Synergy $0.19
Ceaseless Conflict Ceaseless Conflict
+8% Synergy $0.27
Scout for Survivors Scout for Survivors
+7% Synergy $0.25
Recommission Recommission
+7% Synergy $0.30
Austere Command Austere Command
+6% Synergy $0.32
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+6% Synergy $0.20
Winnowing Winnowing
+5% Synergy $0.32
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+5% Synergy $3.57
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+5% Synergy $1.11
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+4% Synergy $0.28
Return to the Ranks Return to the Ranks
+4% Synergy $0.83
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $1.17
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+2% Synergy $0.26
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+2% Synergy $0.42
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+1% Synergy $1.11
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+0% Synergy $4.52
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-1% Synergy $0.23
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-4% Synergy $4.03
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-7% Synergy $0.35

Utility Artifacts

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

Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+38% Synergy $15.15
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+27% Synergy $1.96
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+22% Synergy $56.10
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+20% Synergy $2.33
Norn's Wellspring Norn's Wellspring
+19% Synergy $0.32
Weatherlight Compleated Weatherlight Compleated
+18% Synergy $0.81
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+16% Synergy $17.01
The Masamune The Masamune
+12% Synergy $1.08
Culling Dais Culling Dais
+10% Synergy $0.15
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+9% Synergy $0.49
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+9% Synergy $6.23
Ravenous Amulet Ravenous Amulet
+8% Synergy $0.17
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+8% Synergy $9.07
Relic Vial Relic Vial
+7% Synergy $0.21
Gate to the Afterlife Gate to the Afterlife
+6% Synergy $0.22
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+6% Synergy $10.15
Dusk Rose Reliquary Dusk Rose Reliquary
+5% Synergy $0.26
Cauldron of Souls Cauldron of Souls
+5% Synergy $9.19
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+4% Synergy $4.76
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+4% Synergy $9.81
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.35
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-13% Synergy $1.23
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-18% Synergy $4.15
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-19% Synergy $1.93

Enchantments

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

Fanatical Devotion Fanatical Devotion
+39% Synergy $0.82
Valkyrie's Call Valkyrie's Call
+39% Synergy $1.20
Martyr's Cause Martyr's Cause
+32% Synergy $1.35
Field of Souls Field of Souls
+29% Synergy $0.34
Abiding Grace Abiding Grace
+21% Synergy $0.26
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+20% Synergy $7.44
Martyr's Bond Martyr's Bond
+20% Synergy $1.05
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+16% Synergy $10.50
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+11% Synergy $9.33
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+10% Synergy $0.23
Muster the Departed Muster the Departed
+10% Synergy $0.33
Together Forever Together Forever
+9% Synergy $0.29
On Wings of Gold On Wings of Gold
+9% Synergy $0.83
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+8% Synergy $0.60
Battle of Hoover Dam Battle of Hoover Dam
+8% Synergy $0.36
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+7% Synergy $0.34
Spirit Bonds Spirit Bonds
+6% Synergy $0.42
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+6% Synergy $0.41
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+5% Synergy $0.21
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+4% Synergy $59.72
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+3% Synergy $0.34
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+3% Synergy $0.35
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+2% Synergy $4.63
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-4% Synergy $26.43
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-6% Synergy $10.86
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-11% Synergy $0.83
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-15% Synergy $5.62
Land Tax Land Tax
-18% Synergy $15.92

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+16% Synergy $40.35
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+3% Synergy $2.06
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+3% Synergy $4.24

Utility Lands

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

High Market High Market
+34% Synergy $0.41
Accursed Duneyard Accursed Duneyard
+23% Synergy $0.61
Fountainport Fountainport
+14% Synergy $2.65
War Room War Room
+7% Synergy $4.43
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+7% Synergy $1.93
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+5% Synergy $0.79
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+5% Synergy $0.27
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+4% Synergy $5.07
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+3% Synergy $3.13
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.28
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+2% Synergy $0.27
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+1% Synergy $2.24
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+1% Synergy $4.79
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+1% Synergy $0.26
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
0% Synergy $5.52
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
0% Synergy $0.32
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-1% Synergy $6.16
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-1% Synergy $0.24
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-2% Synergy $0.41
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
-2% Synergy $5.69
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $43.03
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-4% Synergy $12.31
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-4% Synergy $0.40
Three Tree City Three Tree City
-5% Synergy $26.77
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-6% Synergy $0.35
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-11% Synergy $53.55
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-13% Synergy $4.25

Mana Artifacts

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

Hourglass of the Lost Hourglass of the Lost
+24% Synergy $1.35
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+4% Synergy $0.39
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $0.86
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+0% Synergy $0.27
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.43
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
-3% Synergy $1.93
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.35
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $2.45
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-7% Synergy $28.87
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-15% Synergy $1.42

Lands

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

Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+19% Synergy $8.88
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+13% Synergy $3.01
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+11% Synergy $0.26
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+8% Synergy $0.28
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.33
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.28
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+4% Synergy $35.44
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $1.04
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $1.17
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+2% Synergy $16.42
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+1% Synergy $29.78
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+1% Synergy $11.89
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+0% Synergy $1.85
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+0% Synergy $4.52
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.30
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.29

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
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
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
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Veteran Soldier Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Veteran Soldier
Tobias, Doomed Conqueror Tobias, Doomed Conqueror
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Noble Heritage Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Noble Heritage
Bartolomé del Presidio Bartolomé del Presidio
Bane, Lord of Darkness Bane, Lord of Darkness
G'raha Tia G'raha Tia
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Ravos, Soultender The Prismatic Piper Ravos, Soultender // The Prismatic Piper
Denethor, Ruling Steward Denethor, Ruling Steward
Teysa, Orzhov Scion Teysa, Orzhov Scion
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Ravos, Soultender Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Ravos, Soultender // 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
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Ravos, Soultender Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Ravos, Soultender
Baron Bertram Graywater Baron Bertram Graywater
Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
Extus, Oriq Overlord Extus, Oriq Overlord
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
Minthara, Merciless Soul Minthara, Merciless Soul
Hildibrand Manderville Hildibrand Manderville
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
Prava of the Steel Legion Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Prava of the Steel Legion // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Teysa, Opulent Oligarch Teysa, Opulent Oligarch
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
Zurgo Stormrender Zurgo Stormrender
Krav, the Unredeemed Regna, the Redeemer Krav, the Unredeemed // Regna, the Redeemer
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Prava of the Steel Legion Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Prava of the Steel Legion
Oyobi, Who Split the Heavens Oyobi, Who Split the Heavens
Rufus Shinra Rufus Shinra
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Agent of the Iron Throne Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Agent of the Iron Throne
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Veteran Soldier Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Veteran Soldier