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Anax and Cymede
Price tag $0.16

Legendary CreatureHuman Soldier

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Boros

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1849 Current Rank
#2061 Last Week
#1787 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Anax and Cymede.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Anax and Cymede decks.

You're Not Alone You're Not Alone
+7% Synergy $0.06
Haste Magic Haste Magic
+4% Synergy $0.11
Astelli Reclaimer Astelli Reclaimer
+4% Synergy $0.26
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+2% Synergy $20.61
Lightning, Army of One Lightning, Army of One
0% Synergy $12.62

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Anax and Cymede's abilities and overall game plan.

Phalanx Leader Phalanx Leader
+59% Synergy $0.15
Akroan Crusader Akroan Crusader
+59% Synergy $0.07
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+49% Synergy $0.63
Feather, the Redeemed Feather, the Redeemed
+48% Synergy $0.70
Defiant Strike Defiant Strike
+47% Synergy $0.04
Shelter Shelter
+47% Synergy $0.14
Hero of the Nyxborn Hero of the Nyxborn
+45% Synergy $0.12
Expedite Expedite
+43% Synergy $0.53
Gods Willing Gods Willing
+42% Synergy $0.11
Crown of Flames Crown of Flames
+39% Synergy $0.15

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Anax and Cymede decks.

Zada, Hedron Grinder Zada, Hedron Grinder
+38% Synergy $0.09
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+37% Synergy $0.73
Fists of Flame Fists of Flame
+33% Synergy $0.16
Dragon Mantle Dragon Mantle
+33% Synergy $0.07
Assemble the Legion Assemble the Legion
+32% Synergy $0.28
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+32% Synergy $0.19
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+31% Synergy $0.23
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-1% Synergy $4.90
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-13% Synergy $0.80
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-15% Synergy $1.27

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-9% Synergy $26.15
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-12% Synergy $34.98

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Anax and Cymede's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Vanguard of Brimaz Vanguard of Brimaz
+33% Synergy $0.12
Hero of Iroas Hero of Iroas
+31% Synergy $0.44
Akroan Hoplite Akroan Hoplite
+30% Synergy $0.11
Fabled Hero Fabled Hero
+30% Synergy $0.19
Leonin Lightscribe Leonin Lightscribe
+28% Synergy $0.38
Baird, Argivian Recruiter Baird, Argivian Recruiter
+26% Synergy $0.10
Mavinda, Students' Advocate Mavinda, Students' Advocate
+26% Synergy $0.52
Favored Hoplite Favored Hoplite
+26% Synergy $0.09
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+25% Synergy $0.54
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+23% Synergy $14.83
Brigone, Soldier of Meletis Brigone, Soldier of Meletis
+22% Synergy $3.03
Tenth District Legionnaire Tenth District Legionnaire
+21% Synergy $0.08
Heliod's Pilgrim Heliod's Pilgrim
+20% Synergy $0.12
Akroan Skyguard Akroan Skyguard
+19% Synergy $0.08
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+18% Synergy $0.18
Cleon, Merry Champion Cleon, Merry Champion
+18% Synergy $0.15
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+17% Synergy $1.51
Eidolon of Countless Battles Eidolon of Countless Battles
+17% Synergy $0.53
Tethmos High Priest Tethmos High Priest
+17% Synergy $0.08
Akroan Conscriptor Akroan Conscriptor
+17% Synergy $0.12
Skyknight Vanguard Skyknight Vanguard
+16% Synergy $0.42
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+15% Synergy $1.08
Gandalf, White Rider Gandalf, White Rider
+15% Synergy $1.19
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+14% Synergy $0.90
Anax, Hardened in the Forge Anax, Hardened in the Forge
+13% Synergy $0.09
Dreadhorde Arcanist Dreadhorde Arcanist
+12% Synergy $0.62
Rosnakht, Heir of Rohgahh Rosnakht, Heir of Rohgahh
+12% Synergy $0.43
Arena Athlete Arena Athlete
+12% Synergy $0.04
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+11% Synergy $0.35
Swiftblade Vindicator Swiftblade Vindicator
+11% Synergy $0.17
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+11% Synergy $0.73
Kor Spiritdancer Kor Spiritdancer
+11% Synergy $1.88
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+10% Synergy $3.07
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+10% Synergy $0.77
Illuminator Virtuoso Illuminator Virtuoso
+10% Synergy $0.08
Hanweir Garrison Hanweir Garrison
+9% Synergy $0.71
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+8% Synergy $0.32
Ajani's Chosen Ajani's Chosen
+8% Synergy $0.31
Tajic, Blade of the Legion Tajic, Blade of the Legion
+7% Synergy $0.21
Heartfire Hero Heartfire Hero
+6% Synergy $0.32
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+5% Synergy $0.29
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+5% Synergy $0.32
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+5% Synergy $1.74
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+3% Synergy $1.97
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+2% Synergy $0.34
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+2% Synergy $1.77
Blade Historian Blade Historian
+2% Synergy $4.00
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+1% Synergy $0.22
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
-2% Synergy $4.49
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-14% Synergy $42.20

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Anax and Cymede safe.

Emerge Unscathed Emerge Unscathed
+34% Synergy $0.27
Coordinated Assault Coordinated Assault
+34% Synergy $0.09
Psychotic Fury Psychotic Fury
+30% Synergy $1.85
Titan's Strength Titan's Strength
+28% Synergy $0.12
Phalanx Tactics Phalanx Tactics
+25% Synergy $0.05
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+21% Synergy $0.08
Martial Glory Martial Glory
+21% Synergy $0.03
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+20% Synergy $0.48
Blazing Crescendo Blazing Crescendo
+19% Synergy $0.13
Ajani's Presence Ajani's Presence
+18% Synergy $0.08
Guided Strike Guided Strike
+17% Synergy $0.11
Show of Confidence Show of Confidence
+16% Synergy $0.19
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+15% Synergy $0.36
Crimson Wisps Crimson Wisps
+15% Synergy $2.22
Fight as One Fight as One
+14% Synergy $0.10
Bathe in Light Bathe in Light
+14% Synergy $0.22
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+13% Synergy $0.20
Ancestors' Aid Ancestors' Aid
+12% Synergy $0.09
Siege Smash Siege Smash
+12% Synergy $0.08
Brute Force Brute Force
+10% Synergy $0.14
Rally the Righteous Rally the Righteous
+10% Synergy $0.18
Phalanx Formation Phalanx Formation
+10% Synergy $0.08
Dreadmaw's Ire Dreadmaw's Ire
+9% Synergy $0.18
Rabid Gnaw Rabid Gnaw
+8% Synergy $0.05
Accelerate Accelerate
+8% Synergy $0.50
Dauntless Onslaught Dauntless Onslaught
+8% Synergy $0.06
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+7% Synergy $1.76
Bandage Bandage
+7% Synergy $0.12
Fall of the Hammer Fall of the Hammer
+7% Synergy $0.34
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+7% Synergy $0.32
Mabel's Mettle Mabel's Mettle
+7% Synergy $0.10
Mortal's Ardor Mortal's Ardor
+7% Synergy $0.06
Moment of Heroism Moment of Heroism
+7% Synergy $0.04
Karametra's Blessing Karametra's Blessing
+7% Synergy $0.07
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+6% Synergy $0.51
Twinferno Twinferno
+6% Synergy $0.20
Sazacap's Brew Sazacap's Brew
+6% Synergy $0.03
Monstrous Rage Monstrous Rage
+6% Synergy $0.60
Apostle's Blessing Apostle's Blessing
+5% Synergy $0.24
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+2% Synergy $0.21
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+2% Synergy $5.26
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+1% Synergy $1.20
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
0% Synergy $0.90
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-1% Synergy $6.35
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-2% Synergy $0.06
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-5% Synergy $11.91
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-7% Synergy $0.31
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-9% Synergy $16.24
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-10% Synergy $0.34
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-15% Synergy $0.84

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Anax and Cymede's game plan and control the board.

Angelfire Ignition Angelfire Ignition
+20% Synergy $0.23
Winds of Rath Winds of Rath
+15% Synergy $0.20
Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
+14% Synergy $0.11
Desperate Stand Desperate Stand
+14% Synergy $0.10
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+13% Synergy $0.19
Arm the Cathars Arm the Cathars
+13% Synergy $0.06
Ancestral Anger Ancestral Anger
+11% Synergy $0.05
Gird for Battle Gird for Battle
+11% Synergy $0.11
Rile Rile
+8% Synergy $0.27
Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+8% Synergy $0.14
Reckless Charge Reckless Charge
+7% Synergy $0.13
Homestead Courage Homestead Courage
+7% Synergy $0.05
Twinflame Twinflame
+6% Synergy $5.05
Retether Retether
+6% Synergy $2.78
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+2% Synergy $1.94
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+2% Synergy $1.09
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+1% Synergy $0.28
Austere Command Austere Command
-3% Synergy $0.44
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-6% Synergy $0.29
Rip Apart Rip Apart
-6% Synergy $0.25
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-9% Synergy $2.73
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-19% Synergy $1.13

Utility Artifacts

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

Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+10% Synergy $0.89
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+10% Synergy $0.97
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+4% Synergy $3.77
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+2% Synergy $0.31
Sunforger Sunforger
+1% Synergy $3.06
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+1% Synergy $5.02
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.24
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
-4% Synergy $0.63
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-12% Synergy $7.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-22% Synergy $1.30

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Anax and Cymede's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Mark of Fury Mark of Fury
+33% Synergy $0.33
Frontline Heroism Frontline Heroism
+31% Synergy $0.63
Angelic Gift Angelic Gift
+28% Synergy $0.15
Conviction Conviction
+26% Synergy $0.11
Flickering Ward Flickering Ward
+24% Synergy $3.52
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+23% Synergy $2.00
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+21% Synergy $0.27
Ghitu Firebreathing Ghitu Firebreathing
+21% Synergy $0.17
Leyline of Resonance Leyline of Resonance
+18% Synergy $0.44
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+16% Synergy $4.07
Sage's Reverie Sage's Reverie
+15% Synergy $0.43
Feather of Flight Feather of Flight
+15% Synergy $0.18
Chained to the Rocks Chained to the Rocks
+12% Synergy $0.67
Emblem of the Warmind Emblem of the Warmind
+12% Synergy $0.44
Ordeal of Purphoros Ordeal of Purphoros
+12% Synergy $0.08
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+11% Synergy $0.40
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+11% Synergy $0.26
Squee's Embrace Squee's Embrace
+11% Synergy $0.25
Battle Mastery Battle Mastery
+11% Synergy $0.22
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+10% Synergy $0.44
Chosen by Heliod Chosen by Heliod
+9% Synergy $0.06
Aligned Heart Aligned Heart
+9% Synergy $0.44
Ordeal of Heliod Ordeal of Heliod
+9% Synergy $0.15
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+7% Synergy $3.14
Rune of Sustenance Rune of Sustenance
+7% Synergy $0.32
Tempest Technique Tempest Technique
+7% Synergy $1.79
Madcap Skills Madcap Skills
+7% Synergy $0.12
Bonds of Faith Bonds of Faith
+6% Synergy $0.22
Sentinel's Eyes Sentinel's Eyes
+6% Synergy $0.17
Skyblade's Boon Skyblade's Boon
+6% Synergy $0.06
Messenger's Speed Messenger's Speed
+6% Synergy $0.07
Griffin Guide Griffin Guide
+6% Synergy $0.04
Angelic Destiny Angelic Destiny
+5% Synergy $1.28
Bravado Bravado
+5% Synergy $0.24
Daily Regimen Daily Regimen
+5% Synergy $0.15
Scourge of the Nobilis Scourge of the Nobilis
+5% Synergy $0.21
Outlaws' Merriment Outlaws' Merriment
+4% Synergy $0.35
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+2% Synergy $1.46
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+2% Synergy $0.47
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+2% Synergy $1.43
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+2% Synergy $4.05
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+2% Synergy $1.04
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+1% Synergy $3.94
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-1% Synergy $1.40
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
-2% Synergy $7.52
Land Tax Land Tax
-5% Synergy $21.01
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
-6% Synergy $1.73

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Anax and Cymede to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+16% Synergy $0.92

Utility Lands

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

Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+13% Synergy $0.25
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+9% Synergy $6.35
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+7% Synergy $0.22
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+6% Synergy $0.18
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+5% Synergy $0.94
New Benalia New Benalia
+5% Synergy $0.24
Needle Spires Needle Spires
+4% Synergy $0.14
Axgard Armory Axgard Armory
+3% Synergy $0.58
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+1% Synergy $11.65
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
+1% Synergy $0.36
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
0% Synergy $0.22
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
0% Synergy $0.20
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
0% Synergy $0.15
Kher Keep Kher Keep
-1% Synergy $0.21
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-1% Synergy $0.11
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-3% Synergy $2.28
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-4% Synergy $0.98
War Room War Room
-4% Synergy $2.73
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-7% Synergy $0.27
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $1.98
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-7% Synergy $3.65

Mana Artifacts

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

Boros Keyrune Boros Keyrune
+6% Synergy $0.14
Boros Cluestone Boros Cluestone
+5% Synergy $0.30
Boros Locket Boros Locket
+3% Synergy $0.12
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.24
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.19
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.16
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.22
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-4% Synergy $0.47
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-7% Synergy $0.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-9% Synergy $1.12
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-18% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-22% Synergy $1.07

Lands

The mana base foundation for Anax and Cymede decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+20% Synergy $0.48
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+14% Synergy $0.34
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
+14% Synergy $0.13
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+13% Synergy $0.07
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+7% Synergy $1.76
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.23
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+6% Synergy $0.18
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+5% Synergy $1.74
Stone Quarry Stone Quarry
+5% Synergy $0.09
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.28
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+3% Synergy $0.15
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.06
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
+2% Synergy $1.68
Lorehold Campus Lorehold Campus
+2% Synergy $0.09
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.05
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+1% Synergy $0.20
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
0% Synergy $0.17
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
0% Synergy $0.25
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
-1% Synergy $0.29
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
-2% Synergy $2.79
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-4% Synergy $0.21
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.11
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-5% Synergy $0.36
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
-6% Synergy $11.24
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
-6% Synergy $0.42
Plateau Plateau
-7% Synergy $328.61
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-8% Synergy $0.28
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-11% Synergy $8.57
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-11% Synergy $4.49
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-11% Synergy $0.45
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-11% Synergy $3.06
Command Tower Command Tower
-14% Synergy $0.22
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
-14% Synergy $7.38
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-16% Synergy $11.54
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-16% Synergy $24.53

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