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Anafenza, Unyielding Lineage
Price tag $0.32

Legendary Creature — Spirit Soldier

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

Aristocrats 26% Tokens 19% Sacrifice 11% Reanimator 7% +1/+1 Counters 5%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2827 Current Rank
#2995 Last Week
#2421 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
+12% Synergy $16.17
Lake-town Lookout Lake-town Lookout
+7% Synergy $0.16
Troop of Ponies Troop of Ponies
+5% Synergy $0.29
Dr. Beverly Crusher Dr. Beverly Crusher
+2% Synergy $49.49
Gleaming Splendor Gleaming Splendor
-8% Synergy $34.19

High Synergy Cards

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

Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+64% Synergy $0.43
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+64% Synergy $1.78
Kami of False Hope Kami of False Hope
+58% Synergy $2.13
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+57% Synergy $2.94
Selfless Savior Selfless Savior
+57% Synergy $0.39
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+57% Synergy $0.23
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+53% Synergy $2.97
Remorseful Cleric Remorseful Cleric
+52% Synergy $0.25
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+51% Synergy $4.25
Bounty Agent Bounty Agent
+47% Synergy $0.36

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 $0.52
Benevolent Bodyguard Benevolent Bodyguard
+45% Synergy $0.40
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+40% Synergy $0.80
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+35% Synergy $0.33
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+34% Synergy $5.84
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+29% Synergy $4.85
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+28% Synergy $0.37
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+0% Synergy $6.49
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-6% Synergy $1.40
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-8% Synergy $1.53

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-11% Synergy $36.20
Farewell Farewell
-15% Synergy $6.10
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-16% Synergy $49.60
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-18% Synergy $59.07

Creatures

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

Children of Korlis Children of Korlis
+37% Synergy $0.33
Martyred Rusalka Martyred Rusalka
+37% Synergy $0.15
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+33% Synergy $0.42
Doomed Traveler Doomed Traveler
+32% Synergy $0.09
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+29% Synergy $5.92
Curious Farm Animals Curious Farm Animals
+29% Synergy $0.24
Merchant of Truth Merchant of Truth
+28% Synergy $1.32
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+27% Synergy $11.60
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+27% Synergy $0.26
Ao, the Dawn Sky Ao, the Dawn Sky
+26% Synergy $0.33
Priest of the Crossing Priest of the Crossing
+25% Synergy $0.21
Westfold Rider Westfold Rider
+24% Synergy $0.30
Dauntless Bodyguard Dauntless Bodyguard
+23% Synergy $0.24
Ollenbock Escort Ollenbock Escort
+23% Synergy $0.27
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+22% Synergy $0.31
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+22% Synergy $0.34
Reveillark Reveillark
+21% Synergy $0.75
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+21% Synergy $0.23
Bulwark Ox Bulwark Ox
+20% Synergy $0.30
Hunted Witness Hunted Witness
+19% Synergy $0.30
Vesperlark Vesperlark
+18% Synergy $0.28
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+18% Synergy $35.06
Felidar Cub Felidar Cub
+18% Synergy $0.12
Cliffside Rescuer Cliffside Rescuer
+17% Synergy $0.28
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+17% Synergy $0.34
Hallowed Spiritkeeper Hallowed Spiritkeeper
+17% Synergy $0.39
Bereaved Survivor Dauntless Avenger Bereaved Survivor
+17% Synergy $0.23
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+16% Synergy $45.97
Redemption Choir Redemption Choir
+16% Synergy $0.31
Indebted Spirit Indebted Spirit
+15% Synergy $0.24
Inspired Insurgent Inspired Insurgent
+15% Synergy $0.11
Market Gnome Market Gnome
+15% Synergy $0.26
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+14% Synergy $0.31
Ainok Strike Leader Ainok Strike Leader
+13% Synergy $3.48
G'raha Tia G'raha Tia
+13% Synergy $0.21
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+13% Synergy $5.79
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+12% Synergy $0.65
Shattered Acolyte Shattered Acolyte
+11% Synergy $0.21
Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr Katilda's Rising Dawn Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr
+11% Synergy $1.11
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+11% Synergy $9.06
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+9% Synergy $0.35
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+8% Synergy $4.21
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+7% Synergy $40.28
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+7% Synergy $0.36
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+6% Synergy $18.34
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+4% Synergy $6.11
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+2% Synergy $6.49
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+1% Synergy $0.41
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-2% Synergy $3.21
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-7% Synergy $59.59

Instants

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

Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+36% Synergy $0.33
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+21% Synergy $4.89
Brought Back Brought Back
+20% Synergy $1.88
Rally the Ancestors Rally the Ancestors
+13% Synergy $0.33
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+11% Synergy $0.33
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+10% Synergy $0.36
Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+10% Synergy $2.02
Second Sunrise Second Sunrise
+7% Synergy $2.86
Continue? Continue?
+7% Synergy $1.79
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+6% Synergy $0.31
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.36
Erode Erode
+4% Synergy $6.41
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+4% Synergy $5.10
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+2% Synergy $5.63
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+0% Synergy $15.20
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+0% Synergy $0.90
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+0% Synergy $2.70
Get Lost Get Lost
+0% Synergy $4.03
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
-1% Synergy $0.49
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
-3% Synergy $3.75
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-3% Synergy $1.47
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-4% Synergy $1.22
Reprieve Reprieve
-4% Synergy $1.96
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-5% Synergy $5.33
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-13% Synergy $21.93

Sorceries

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

Raise the Past Raise the Past
+41% Synergy $0.65
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+35% Synergy $2.43
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+29% Synergy $0.32
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+25% Synergy $0.42
Dewdrop Cure Dewdrop Cure
+22% Synergy $0.26
Call a Surprise Witness Call a Surprise Witness
+17% Synergy $0.20
Helping Hand Helping Hand
+17% Synergy $0.26
Storm of Souls Storm of Souls
+16% Synergy $0.30
Patch Up Patch Up
+11% Synergy $0.24
Ceaseless Conflict Ceaseless Conflict
+8% Synergy $0.19
Austere Command Austere Command
+7% Synergy $0.37
Recommission Recommission
+6% Synergy $0.26
Scout for Survivors Scout for Survivors
+6% Synergy $0.27
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+5% Synergy $0.23
Winnowing Winnowing
+5% Synergy $0.34
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+4% Synergy $1.36
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+4% Synergy $3.96
Return to the Ranks Return to the Ranks
+4% Synergy $0.82
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+4% Synergy $0.30
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+3% Synergy $0.27
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $1.24
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+1% Synergy $0.38
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+1% Synergy $1.04
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+0% Synergy $4.64
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-2% Synergy $0.26
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-4% Synergy $3.85
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-7% Synergy $0.30

Utility Artifacts

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

Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+38% Synergy $16.79
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+27% Synergy $3.05
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+22% Synergy $58.53
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+20% Synergy $3.01
Norn's Wellspring Norn's Wellspring
+19% Synergy $0.29
Weatherlight Compleated Weatherlight Compleated
+18% Synergy $0.74
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+16% Synergy $17.64
The Masamune The Masamune
+12% Synergy $1.21
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+10% Synergy $6.29
Culling Dais Culling Dais
+10% Synergy $0.19
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+9% Synergy $0.46
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+8% Synergy $11.18
Ravenous Amulet Ravenous Amulet
+8% Synergy $0.17
Relic Vial Relic Vial
+7% Synergy $0.26
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+6% Synergy $10.79
Gate to the Afterlife Gate to the Afterlife
+6% Synergy $0.25
Dusk Rose Reliquary Dusk Rose Reliquary
+6% Synergy $0.29
Cauldron of Souls Cauldron of Souls
+5% Synergy $9.45
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+4% Synergy $5.24
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+4% Synergy $10.93
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $5.04
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-13% Synergy $1.09
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-18% Synergy $4.55
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-19% Synergy $2.30

Enchantments

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

Valkyrie's Call Valkyrie's Call
+39% Synergy $1.03
Fanatical Devotion Fanatical Devotion
+39% Synergy $1.28
Martyr's Cause Martyr's Cause
+33% Synergy $1.90
Field of Souls Field of Souls
+28% Synergy $0.35
Martyr's Bond Martyr's Bond
+20% Synergy $1.08
Abiding Grace Abiding Grace
+20% Synergy $0.33
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+19% Synergy $12.97
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+17% Synergy $9.68
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+11% Synergy $9.22
Muster the Departed Muster the Departed
+9% Synergy $0.31
Together Forever Together Forever
+9% Synergy $0.25
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+9% Synergy $0.31
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+9% Synergy $0.52
On Wings of Gold On Wings of Gold
+8% Synergy $0.68
Battle of Hoover Dam Battle of Hoover Dam
+8% Synergy $0.25
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+7% Synergy $0.35
Spirit Bonds Spirit Bonds
+6% Synergy $0.44
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+6% Synergy $0.44
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+5% Synergy $59.63
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+4% Synergy $0.19
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+3% Synergy $0.32
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+3% Synergy $0.35
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+1% Synergy $4.56
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-4% Synergy $28.72
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-5% Synergy $10.74
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-10% Synergy $0.94
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-15% Synergy $6.25
Land Tax Land Tax
-18% Synergy $17.56

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+17% Synergy $43.68
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+3% Synergy $2.25
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+3% Synergy $4.10

Utility Lands

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

High Market High Market
+34% Synergy $0.50
Accursed Duneyard Accursed Duneyard
+23% Synergy $0.42
Fountainport Fountainport
+14% Synergy $2.92
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+7% Synergy $2.15
War Room War Room
+7% Synergy $5.35
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+6% Synergy $0.25
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+5% Synergy $1.20
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+4% Synergy $6.77
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+3% Synergy $2.86
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+2% Synergy $0.28
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.24
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+2% Synergy $0.28
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+2% Synergy $0.25
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+1% Synergy $5.71
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+1% Synergy $2.66
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
0% Synergy $7.13
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
0% Synergy $5.87
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-1% Synergy $0.37
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-1% Synergy $0.26
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
-1% Synergy $6.03
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-2% Synergy $0.34
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-4% Synergy $11.23
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-5% Synergy $40.76
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-5% Synergy $0.43
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-6% Synergy $0.56
Three Tree City Three Tree City
-6% Synergy $29.63
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-10% Synergy $53.40
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-13% Synergy $3.85

Mana Artifacts

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

Hourglass of the Lost Hourglass of the Lost
+25% Synergy $1.21
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+4% Synergy $0.35
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $0.90
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.64
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+0% Synergy $0.26
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.25
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
-3% Synergy $3.31
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $2.38
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-6% Synergy $29.06
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-14% Synergy $1.56

Lands

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

Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+18% Synergy $7.28
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+13% Synergy $5.79
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+11% Synergy $0.33
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+8% Synergy $0.28
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.36
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.09
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+4% Synergy $34.06
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $1.24
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $1.12
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+2% Synergy $15.86
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+1% Synergy $27.95
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+1% Synergy $12.85
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+0% Synergy $4.64
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+0% Synergy $2.70
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.22
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.26

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