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Anax and Cymede
Price tag $0.19

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

#1991 Current Rank
#1867 Last Week
#1837 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.

Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
+5% Synergy $2.34
Heroes' Hangout Heroes' Hangout
+3% Synergy $0.14
Aang's Defense Aang's Defense
+3% Synergy
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+2% Synergy $2.21
Spectacular Tactics Spectacular Tactics
+2% Synergy $0.05

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
+56% Synergy $0.09
Defiant Strike Defiant Strike
+47% Synergy $0.04
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+47% Synergy $0.33
Feather, the Redeemed Feather, the Redeemed
+46% Synergy $0.64
Shelter Shelter
+45% Synergy $0.09
Hero of the Nyxborn Hero of the Nyxborn
+44% Synergy $0.16
Expedite Expedite
+41% Synergy $0.35
Gods Willing Gods Willing
+41% Synergy $0.11
Zada, Hedron Grinder Zada, Hedron Grinder
+37% Synergy $0.12

Top Cards

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

Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+36% Synergy $0.55
Crown of Flames Crown of Flames
+36% Synergy $0.16
Coordinated Assault Coordinated Assault
+34% Synergy $0.13
Fists of Flame Fists of Flame
+32% Synergy $0.11
Emerge Unscathed Emerge Unscathed
+32% Synergy $0.26
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+28% Synergy $0.14
Assemble the Legion Assemble the Legion
+28% Synergy $0.27
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-3% Synergy $5.23
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-15% Synergy $1.38
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-16% Synergy $1.14

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-9% Synergy $28.63
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-12% Synergy $36.64

Creatures

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

Vanguard of Brimaz Vanguard of Brimaz
+31% Synergy $0.13
Leonin Lightscribe Leonin Lightscribe
+28% Synergy $0.41
Hero of Iroas Hero of Iroas
+28% Synergy $0.48
Fabled Hero Fabled Hero
+28% Synergy $0.21
Akroan Hoplite Akroan Hoplite
+28% Synergy $0.10
Favored Hoplite Favored Hoplite
+26% Synergy $0.10
Baird, Argivian Recruiter Baird, Argivian Recruiter
+25% Synergy $0.12
Mavinda, Students' Advocate Mavinda, Students' Advocate
+25% Synergy $0.52
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+23% Synergy $0.33
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+22% Synergy $13.09
Brigone, Soldier of Meletis Brigone, Soldier of Meletis
+22% Synergy $1.97
Tenth District Legionnaire Tenth District Legionnaire
+21% Synergy $0.06
Heliod's Pilgrim Heliod's Pilgrim
+19% Synergy $0.09
Cleon, Merry Champion Cleon, Merry Champion
+19% Synergy $0.14
Akroan Conscriptor Akroan Conscriptor
+18% Synergy $0.08
Akroan Skyguard Akroan Skyguard
+18% Synergy $0.07
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+17% Synergy $0.25
Eidolon of Countless Battles Eidolon of Countless Battles
+16% Synergy $0.63
Tethmos High Priest Tethmos High Priest
+16% Synergy $0.10
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+15% Synergy $2.26
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+15% Synergy $1.03
Skyknight Vanguard Skyknight Vanguard
+14% Synergy $0.35
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+14% Synergy $1.02
Gandalf, White Rider Gandalf, White Rider
+13% Synergy $1.41
Anax, Hardened in the Forge Anax, Hardened in the Forge
+12% Synergy $0.07
Rosnakht, Heir of Rohgahh Rosnakht, Heir of Rohgahh
+12% Synergy $0.42
Arena Athlete Arena Athlete
+12% Synergy $0.04
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+11% Synergy $0.28
Swiftblade Vindicator Swiftblade Vindicator
+11% Synergy $0.18
Kor Spiritdancer Kor Spiritdancer
+11% Synergy $2.18
Dreadhorde Arcanist Dreadhorde Arcanist
+11% Synergy $0.54
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+10% Synergy $0.73
Dawnbringer Charioteers Dawnbringer Charioteers
+10% Synergy $0.14
Satyr Hoplite Satyr Hoplite
+10% Synergy $0.04
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+9% Synergy $0.89
Illuminator Virtuoso Illuminator Virtuoso
+9% Synergy $0.07
Cavalry Pegasus Cavalry Pegasus
+9% Synergy $0.09
Wingsteed Rider Wingsteed Rider
+9% Synergy $0.07
Hanweir Garrison Hanweir Garrison
+8% Synergy $1.17
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+7% Synergy $2.85
Mirrorwing Dragon Mirrorwing Dragon
+7% Synergy $0.55
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+6% Synergy $0.33
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+5% Synergy $0.20
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+5% Synergy $0.95
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+2% Synergy $2.50
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+2% Synergy $0.26
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+1% Synergy $3.20
Blade Historian Blade Historian
+1% Synergy $4.82
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
-1% Synergy $0.22
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-15% Synergy $41.79

Instants

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

Psychotic Fury Psychotic Fury
+28% Synergy $1.45
Titan's Strength Titan's Strength
+28% Synergy $0.10
Phalanx Tactics Phalanx Tactics
+26% Synergy $0.06
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+20% Synergy $0.48
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+20% Synergy $0.10
Martial Glory Martial Glory
+20% Synergy $0.03
Ajani's Presence Ajani's Presence
+19% Synergy $0.08
Blazing Crescendo Blazing Crescendo
+18% Synergy $0.12
Show of Confidence Show of Confidence
+17% Synergy $0.14
Guided Strike Guided Strike
+16% Synergy $0.10
Crimson Wisps Crimson Wisps
+16% Synergy $1.52
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+14% Synergy $0.28
Fight as One Fight as One
+14% Synergy $0.10
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+12% Synergy $0.16
Siege Smash Siege Smash
+12% Synergy $0.07
Bathe in Light Bathe in Light
+12% Synergy $0.24
Phalanx Formation Phalanx Formation
+12% Synergy $0.08
Ancestors' Aid Ancestors' Aid
+11% Synergy $0.10
Brute Force Brute Force
+10% Synergy $0.21
Dreadmaw's Ire Dreadmaw's Ire
+10% Synergy $0.21
Rally the Righteous Rally the Righteous
+9% Synergy $0.18
Dauntless Onslaught Dauntless Onslaught
+9% Synergy $0.07
Bandage Bandage
+8% Synergy $0.17
Rabid Gnaw Rabid Gnaw
+8% Synergy $0.05
Fall of the Hammer Fall of the Hammer
+8% Synergy $0.37
Accelerate Accelerate
+8% Synergy $0.52
Moment of Heroism Moment of Heroism
+8% Synergy $0.05
Mortal's Ardor Mortal's Ardor
+8% Synergy $0.02
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+7% Synergy $0.53
Karametra's Blessing Karametra's Blessing
+7% Synergy $0.09
Battlewise Valor Battlewise Valor
+7% Synergy $0.06
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+6% Synergy $1.69
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+6% Synergy $0.34
Mabel's Mettle Mabel's Mettle
+6% Synergy $0.06
Monstrous Rage Monstrous Rage
+6% Synergy $0.53
Sazacap's Brew Sazacap's Brew
+6% Synergy $0.09
Twinferno Twinferno
+6% Synergy $0.15
Might of the Meek Might of the Meek
+5% Synergy $0.10
Haste Magic Haste Magic
+5% Synergy $0.06
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+2% Synergy $0.97
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+2% Synergy $0.21
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+2% Synergy $5.76
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+1% Synergy $0.86
Lightning Helix Lightning Helix
-1% Synergy $0.13
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-2% Synergy $0.12
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-2% Synergy $7.43
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-8% Synergy $0.40
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-9% Synergy $0.50
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-9% Synergy $17.98
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-15% Synergy $0.68

Sorceries

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

Angelfire Ignition Angelfire Ignition
+20% Synergy $0.50
Winds of Rath Winds of Rath
+15% Synergy $0.19
Honor Honor
+15% Synergy $0.15
Desperate Stand Desperate Stand
+14% Synergy $0.12
Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
+13% Synergy $0.08
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+12% Synergy $0.22
Ancestral Anger Ancestral Anger
+12% Synergy $0.07
Arm the Cathars Arm the Cathars
+12% Synergy $0.09
Gird for Battle Gird for Battle
+11% Synergy $0.12
Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+9% Synergy $0.14
Rile Rile
+8% Synergy $0.20
Reckless Charge Reckless Charge
+8% Synergy $0.13
Twinflame Twinflame
+7% Synergy $5.39
Homestead Courage Homestead Courage
+7% Synergy $0.07
Retether Retether
+5% Synergy $3.57
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+1% Synergy $1.95
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+1% Synergy $0.97
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
0% Synergy $0.27
Austere Command Austere Command
-3% Synergy $0.21
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-6% Synergy $0.23
Rip Apart Rip Apart
-6% Synergy $0.17
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-10% Synergy $4.78
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-19% Synergy $1.83

Utility Artifacts

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

Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+10% Synergy $1.54
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+8% Synergy $2.34
Sunforger Sunforger
+3% Synergy $3.42
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+3% Synergy $3.34
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+2% Synergy $0.16
Skullclamp Skullclamp
0% Synergy $3.92
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.21
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
-4% Synergy $0.58
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-11% Synergy $5.22
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-22% Synergy $1.14

Enchantments

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

Dragon Mantle Dragon Mantle
+31% Synergy $0.05
Frontline Heroism Frontline Heroism
+31% Synergy $0.33
Mark of Fury Mark of Fury
+31% Synergy $0.47
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+28% Synergy $0.23
Angelic Gift Angelic Gift
+26% Synergy $0.18
Flickering Ward Flickering Ward
+23% Synergy $3.13
Conviction Conviction
+23% Synergy $0.09
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+20% Synergy $0.79
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+20% Synergy $0.25
Ghitu Firebreathing Ghitu Firebreathing
+18% Synergy $0.17
Leyline of Resonance Leyline of Resonance
+17% Synergy $0.37
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+17% Synergy $4.65
Feather of Flight Feather of Flight
+15% Synergy $0.19
Sage's Reverie Sage's Reverie
+14% Synergy $0.51
Ordeal of Purphoros Ordeal of Purphoros
+13% Synergy $0.05
Chained to the Rocks Chained to the Rocks
+12% Synergy $0.47
Emblem of the Warmind Emblem of the Warmind
+12% Synergy $0.46
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+11% Synergy $0.28
Battle Mastery Battle Mastery
+11% Synergy $0.23
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+10% Synergy $0.22
Squee's Embrace Squee's Embrace
+10% Synergy $0.23
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+9% Synergy $0.42
Chosen by Heliod Chosen by Heliod
+9% Synergy $0.08
Ordeal of Heliod Ordeal of Heliod
+8% Synergy $0.17
Aligned Heart Aligned Heart
+8% Synergy $0.39
Rune of Sustenance Rune of Sustenance
+7% Synergy $0.28
Tempest Technique Tempest Technique
+7% Synergy $0.51
Bonds of Faith Bonds of Faith
+7% Synergy $0.18
Madcap Skills Madcap Skills
+7% Synergy $0.13
Griffin Guide Griffin Guide
+7% Synergy $0.07
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+6% Synergy $2.17
Sentinel's Eyes Sentinel's Eyes
+6% Synergy $0.22
Undying Rage Undying Rage
+6% Synergy $0.04
Daily Regimen Daily Regimen
+6% Synergy $0.10
Messenger's Speed Messenger's Speed
+5% Synergy $0.09
Skyblade's Boon Skyblade's Boon
+5% Synergy $0.05
Pain for All Pain for All
+4% Synergy $0.62
Angelic Destiny Angelic Destiny
+4% Synergy $1.68
Outlaws' Merriment Outlaws' Merriment
+3% Synergy $0.25
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+2% Synergy $3.77
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+2% Synergy $0.87
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+1% Synergy $2.99
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+1% Synergy $1.50
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
0% Synergy $6.12
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
0% Synergy $0.43
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-1% Synergy $1.60
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
-3% Synergy $6.44
Land Tax Land Tax
-5% Synergy $22.02

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 $0.64

Utility Lands

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

Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+13% Synergy $0.32
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+8% Synergy $5.98
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+7% Synergy $0.15
New Benalia New Benalia
+6% Synergy $0.22
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+5% Synergy $0.16
Needle Spires Needle Spires
+4% Synergy $0.09
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+4% Synergy $1.72
Axgard Armory Axgard Armory
+3% Synergy $0.46
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
+2% Synergy $0.36
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+1% Synergy $8.42
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
0% Synergy $0.13
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
0% Synergy $0.15
Kher Keep Kher Keep
0% Synergy $0.17
War Room War Room
-4% Synergy $3.03
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-4% Synergy $1.00
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-5% Synergy $4.06
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-8% Synergy $0.31
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-8% Synergy $1.99
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-8% Synergy $3.80

Mana Artifacts

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

Boros Keyrune Boros Keyrune
+6% Synergy $0.15
Boros Cluestone Boros Cluestone
+5% Synergy $0.32
Boros Locket Boros Locket
+2% Synergy $0.12
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.23
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.16
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.17
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.13
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-5% Synergy $0.58
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $1.05
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-9% Synergy $0.29
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-19% Synergy $0.49
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-23% Synergy $1.46

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
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
+14% Synergy $0.15
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+13% Synergy $0.17
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+11% Synergy $0.09
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.12
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+6% Synergy $0.16
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+6% Synergy $1.69
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.16
Stone Quarry Stone Quarry
+5% Synergy $0.07
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+4% Synergy $1.59
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+3% Synergy $0.11
Glittering Massif Glittering Massif
+2% Synergy $0.40
Lorehold Campus Lorehold Campus
+2% Synergy $0.11
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.05
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.05
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
+1% Synergy $1.03
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
+1% Synergy $0.27
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
0% Synergy $0.19
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
0% Synergy $0.13
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-3% Synergy $0.12
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.16
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
-3% Synergy $2.69
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-6% Synergy $0.24
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-6% Synergy $0.26
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
-6% Synergy $9.06
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
-7% Synergy $0.32
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
-7% Synergy $2.90
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-10% Synergy $0.21
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-11% Synergy $0.24
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-12% Synergy $5.28
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-12% Synergy $3.12
Command Tower Command Tower
-15% Synergy $0.27
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-16% Synergy $6.70
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-16% Synergy $13.07
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
-16% Synergy $6.54
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-17% Synergy $22.31

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