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Anafenza, Unyielding Lineage
Price tag $0.27

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

#2779 Current Rank
#3289 Last Week
#2298 Last Month

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New Cards

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

Vanguard of the Restless Vanguard of the Restless
+22% Synergy $0.57
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+11% Synergy $3.87
Ceaseless Conflict Ceaseless Conflict
+11% Synergy $1.32
Shattered Acolyte Shattered Acolyte
+6% Synergy $0.14
Continue? Continue?
+1% Synergy $3.78

High Synergy Cards

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

Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+64% Synergy $2.45
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+64% Synergy $0.35
Kami of False Hope Kami of False Hope
+59% Synergy $4.69
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+57% Synergy $0.24
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+56% Synergy $3.29
Selfless Savior Selfless Savior
+56% Synergy $0.36
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+53% Synergy $1.95
Remorseful Cleric Remorseful Cleric
+51% Synergy $0.24
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+50% Synergy $4.88
Bounty Agent Bounty Agent
+48% 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
+46% Synergy $0.41
Benevolent Bodyguard Benevolent Bodyguard
+44% Synergy $0.49
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+41% Synergy $0.75
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+35% Synergy $0.32
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+35% Synergy $5.71
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+30% Synergy $0.29
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+28% Synergy $0.31
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
0% Synergy $4.42
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-6% Synergy $0.91
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-9% Synergy $0.99

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-11% Synergy $36.19
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-16% Synergy $55.57
Farewell Farewell
-17% Synergy $6.50
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-19% Synergy $57.27

Creatures

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

Children of Korlis Children of Korlis
+37% Synergy $0.32
Martyred Rusalka Martyred Rusalka
+36% Synergy $0.14
Doomed Traveler Doomed Traveler
+34% Synergy $0.08
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+33% Synergy $0.52
Curious Farm Animals Curious Farm Animals
+31% Synergy $0.18
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+28% Synergy $0.28
Merchant of Truth Merchant of Truth
+28% Synergy $0.40
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+28% Synergy $4.41
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+28% Synergy $12.17
Ao, the Dawn Sky Ao, the Dawn Sky
+25% Synergy $0.37
Westfold Rider Westfold Rider
+25% Synergy $0.10
Dauntless Bodyguard Dauntless Bodyguard
+24% Synergy $0.36
Priest of the Crossing Priest of the Crossing
+24% Synergy $0.21
Inspired Insurgent Inspired Insurgent
+24% Synergy $0.11
Ollenbock Escort Ollenbock Escort
+22% Synergy $0.10
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+21% Synergy $0.29
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+21% Synergy $0.46
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+21% Synergy $0.30
Reveillark Reveillark
+21% Synergy $0.77
Hunted Witness Hunted Witness
+21% Synergy $0.26
Vesperlark Vesperlark
+19% Synergy $0.27
Bulwark Ox Bulwark Ox
+19% Synergy $0.30
Felidar Cub Felidar Cub
+18% Synergy $0.10
Hallowed Spiritkeeper Hallowed Spiritkeeper
+18% Synergy $0.61
Bereaved Survivor Dauntless Avenger Bereaved Survivor
+18% Synergy $0.26
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+17% Synergy $0.39
Redemption Choir Redemption Choir
+17% Synergy $0.38
Market Gnome Market Gnome
+17% Synergy $0.24
Cliffside Rescuer Cliffside Rescuer
+17% Synergy $0.24
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+16% Synergy $35.88
Indebted Spirit Indebted Spirit
+16% Synergy $0.21
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+15% Synergy $39.15
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+14% Synergy $2.79
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+14% Synergy $0.41
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+14% Synergy $0.32
G'raha Tia G'raha Tia
+14% Synergy $0.11
Ainok Strike Leader Ainok Strike Leader
+13% Synergy $2.78
Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr Katilda's Rising Dawn Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr
+11% Synergy $1.18
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+10% Synergy $5.30
Rosie Cotton of South Lane Rosie Cotton of South Lane
+9% Synergy $0.35
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+8% Synergy $17.08
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+8% Synergy $0.31
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+7% Synergy $7.40
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+7% Synergy $0.45
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+7% Synergy $33.03
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+6% Synergy $3.75
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+2% Synergy $5.02
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+1% Synergy $0.48
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-2% Synergy $2.99
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-8% Synergy $55.88

Instants

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

Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+37% Synergy $0.35
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+22% Synergy $3.22
Brought Back Brought Back
+21% Synergy $2.28
Rally the Ancestors Rally the Ancestors
+14% Synergy $0.35
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+12% Synergy $0.26
Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+10% Synergy $1.46
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+9% Synergy $0.33
Second Sunrise Second Sunrise
+8% Synergy $3.05
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+7% Synergy $0.36
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.26
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+5% Synergy $5.60
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+3% Synergy $4.76
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.59
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+1% Synergy $18.26
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $1.43
Get Lost Get Lost
0% Synergy $4.36
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
-1% Synergy $0.38
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
-2% Synergy $2.34
Reprieve Reprieve
-5% Synergy $1.22
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-5% Synergy $1.29
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-5% Synergy $1.12
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-5% Synergy $7.11
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-13% Synergy $21.17

Sorceries

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

Raise the Past Raise the Past
+41% Synergy $0.40
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+35% Synergy $1.96
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+30% Synergy $0.32
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+24% Synergy $0.33
Dewdrop Cure Dewdrop Cure
+22% Synergy $0.09
Call a Surprise Witness Call a Surprise Witness
+19% Synergy $0.11
Helping Hand Helping Hand
+18% Synergy $0.31
Storm of Souls Storm of Souls
+17% Synergy $0.37
Patch Up Patch Up
+12% Synergy $0.20
Winnowing Winnowing
+9% Synergy $0.38
Recommission Recommission
+8% Synergy $0.33
Austere Command Austere Command
+7% Synergy $0.59
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+7% Synergy $0.31
Scout for Survivors Scout for Survivors
+7% Synergy $0.17
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+5% Synergy $0.29
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+5% Synergy $0.59
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+3% Synergy $0.32
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $1.26
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+3% Synergy $0.95
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+1% Synergy $3.49
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+1% Synergy $0.57
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-1% Synergy $0.36
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-4% Synergy $3.29
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
+39% Synergy $15.26
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+28% Synergy $0.82
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+22% Synergy $54.75
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+21% Synergy $2.35
Norn's Wellspring Norn's Wellspring
+19% Synergy $0.31
Weatherlight Compleated Weatherlight Compleated
+19% Synergy $0.56
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+17% Synergy $16.70
The Masamune The Masamune
+13% Synergy $0.83
Culling Dais Culling Dais
+11% Synergy $0.21
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+10% Synergy $5.37
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+10% Synergy $0.88
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+9% Synergy $9.47
Ravenous Amulet Ravenous Amulet
+9% Synergy $0.23
Relic Vial Relic Vial
+7% Synergy $0.18
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+6% Synergy $6.90
Gate to the Afterlife Gate to the Afterlife
+6% Synergy $0.11
Cauldron of Souls Cauldron of Souls
+6% Synergy $7.77
Dusk Rose Reliquary Dusk Rose Reliquary
+5% Synergy $0.30
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+5% Synergy $3.88
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+5% Synergy $11.00
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.31
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-14% Synergy $1.42
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-18% Synergy $3.57
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-20% Synergy $1.85

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
+38% Synergy $1.23
Martyr's Cause Martyr's Cause
+32% Synergy $0.94
Field of Souls Field of Souls
+28% Synergy $0.29
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+22% Synergy $7.48
Abiding Grace Abiding Grace
+21% Synergy $0.29
Martyr's Bond Martyr's Bond
+20% Synergy $1.04
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+17% Synergy $4.61
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+11% Synergy $8.38
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+11% Synergy $0.37
Together Forever Together Forever
+10% Synergy $0.23
Muster the Departed Muster the Departed
+10% Synergy $0.29
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+9% Synergy $0.48
On Wings of Gold On Wings of Gold
+9% Synergy $0.70
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+8% Synergy $0.35
Battle of Hoover Dam Battle of Hoover Dam
+8% Synergy $0.30
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+7% Synergy $1.02
Spirit Bonds Spirit Bonds
+7% Synergy $0.45
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+5% Synergy $0.16
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+4% Synergy $57.62
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+4% Synergy $1.18
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+4% Synergy $0.38
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+3% Synergy $7.21
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-6% Synergy $30.14
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-6% Synergy $8.87
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-12% Synergy $0.56
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-15% Synergy $3.52
Land Tax Land Tax
-20% Synergy $15.72

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+17% Synergy $39.94
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+4% Synergy $1.66
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+3% Synergy $3.73

Utility Lands

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

High Market High Market
+34% Synergy $0.49
Accursed Duneyard Accursed Duneyard
+25% Synergy $0.87
Fountainport Fountainport
+15% Synergy $2.90
War Room War Room
+8% Synergy $2.31
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+7% Synergy $2.17
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+6% Synergy $0.26
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+6% Synergy $0.44
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+4% Synergy $8.16
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+4% Synergy $3.30
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.40
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+2% Synergy $0.36
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+2% Synergy $4.43
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+1% Synergy $5.44
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
0% Synergy $0.26
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-1% Synergy $0.31
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
-1% Synergy $5.68
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-2% Synergy $6.26
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-2% Synergy $0.33
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-2% Synergy $0.36
Karoo Karoo
-2% Synergy $1.22
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-4% Synergy $10.00
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $39.75
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-5% Synergy $0.30
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-6% Synergy $0.35
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-6% Synergy $6.22
Three Tree City Three Tree City
-6% Synergy $25.10
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-11% Synergy $51.56
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-13% Synergy $2.51

Mana Artifacts

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

Hourglass of the Lost Hourglass of the Lost
+26% Synergy $0.76
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+5% Synergy $0.36
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $0.65
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.39
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
-3% Synergy $1.92
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $2.90
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-7% Synergy $0.34
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-8% Synergy $36.86
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-14% Synergy $1.17

Lands

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

Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+20% Synergy $5.33
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+14% Synergy $2.79
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+12% Synergy $0.26
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+7% Synergy $0.28
Plains Plains
+6% Synergy $0.15
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.26
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+4% Synergy $39.10
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $1.26
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $15.07
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $1.00
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.59
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+2% Synergy $10.36
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+2% Synergy $32.49
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+2% Synergy $28.81
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+1% Synergy $3.49
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+1% Synergy $8.28
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.27
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.28

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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
Tobias, Doomed Conqueror Tobias, Doomed Conqueror
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Noble Heritage Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Noble Heritage
Denethor, Ruling Steward Denethor, Ruling Steward
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
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
Bartolomé del Presidio Bartolomé del Presidio
Hildibrand Manderville Hildibrand Manderville
Bane, Lord of Darkness Bane, Lord of Darkness
Baron Bertram Graywater Baron Bertram Graywater
Extus, Oriq Overlord Extus, Oriq Overlord
Ravos, Soultender The Prismatic Piper Ravos, Soultender // The Prismatic Piper
Ravos, Soultender Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Ravos, Soultender // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
Judge Magister Gabranth Judge Magister Gabranth
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
Rufus Shinra Rufus Shinra
Zurgo Stormrender Zurgo Stormrender
Brimaz, King of Oreskos Brimaz, King of Oreskos
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
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
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Far Traveler Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Far Traveler
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
Gandalf, White Rider Gandalf, White Rider
Oyobi, Who Split the Heavens Oyobi, Who Split the Heavens
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Veteran Soldier Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Veteran Soldier