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Anax and Cymede
Price tag $0.22

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

#1866 Current Rank
#2046 Last Week
#1931 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.

Impolite Entrance Impolite Entrance
+14% Synergy $0.32
Reckless Ransacking Reckless Ransacking
+8% Synergy $0.26
Giantfall Giantfall
+5% Synergy $0.25
Kinscaer Sentry Kinscaer Sentry
+1% Synergy $0.61
Goliath Daydreamer Goliath Daydreamer
+1% Synergy $0.32

High Synergy Cards

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

Phalanx Leader Phalanx Leader
+59% Synergy $0.20
Akroan Crusader Akroan Crusader
+56% Synergy $0.10
Defiant Strike Defiant Strike
+50% Synergy $0.12
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+47% Synergy $0.50
Shelter Shelter
+46% Synergy $0.24
Feather, the Redeemed Feather, the Redeemed
+46% Synergy $0.70
Hero of the Nyxborn Hero of the Nyxborn
+44% Synergy $0.10
Expedite Expedite
+41% Synergy $0.90
Gods Willing Gods Willing
+41% Synergy $0.10
Zada, Hedron Grinder Zada, Hedron Grinder
+38% 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 $0.39
Crown of Flames Crown of Flames
+36% Synergy $0.21
Coordinated Assault Coordinated Assault
+35% Synergy $0.12
Frontline Heroism Frontline Heroism
+33% Synergy $0.39
Fists of Flame Fists of Flame
+32% Synergy $0.35
Assemble the Legion Assemble the Legion
+28% Synergy $0.41
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+28% Synergy $0.23
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-4% Synergy $3.73
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-14% Synergy $1.35
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-15% Synergy $1.23

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-9% Synergy $43.73
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-12% Synergy $50.17

Creatures

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

Vanguard of Brimaz Vanguard of Brimaz
+30% Synergy $0.24
Hero of Iroas Hero of Iroas
+30% Synergy $0.96
Fabled Hero Fabled Hero
+30% Synergy $0.21
Leonin Lightscribe Leonin Lightscribe
+28% Synergy $0.36
Akroan Hoplite Akroan Hoplite
+28% Synergy $0.04
Favored Hoplite Favored Hoplite
+28% Synergy $0.09
Baird, Argivian Recruiter Baird, Argivian Recruiter
+27% Synergy $0.21
Mavinda, Students' Advocate Mavinda, Students' Advocate
+25% Synergy $0.45
Brigone, Soldier of Meletis Brigone, Soldier of Meletis
+25% Synergy $1.04
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+22% Synergy $13.32
Tenth District Legionnaire Tenth District Legionnaire
+22% Synergy $0.08
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+22% Synergy $0.40
Cleon, Merry Champion Cleon, Merry Champion
+20% Synergy $0.17
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+18% Synergy $0.22
Akroan Conscriptor Akroan Conscriptor
+18% Synergy $0.15
Akroan Skyguard Akroan Skyguard
+18% Synergy $0.12
Heliod's Pilgrim Heliod's Pilgrim
+17% Synergy $0.12
Eidolon of Countless Battles Eidolon of Countless Battles
+16% Synergy $0.72
Skyknight Vanguard Skyknight Vanguard
+15% Synergy $0.62
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+15% Synergy $1.19
Tethmos High Priest Tethmos High Priest
+15% Synergy $0.09
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+14% Synergy $2.60
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+13% Synergy $2.07
Swiftblade Vindicator Swiftblade Vindicator
+12% Synergy $0.24
Arena Athlete Arena Athlete
+12% Synergy $0.07
Gandalf, White Rider Gandalf, White Rider
+12% Synergy $2.09
Dreadhorde Arcanist Dreadhorde Arcanist
+11% Synergy $0.61
Rosnakht, Heir of Rohgahh Rosnakht, Heir of Rohgahh
+11% Synergy $0.44
Anax, Hardened in the Forge Anax, Hardened in the Forge
+11% Synergy $0.20
Dawnbringer Charioteers Dawnbringer Charioteers
+11% Synergy $0.14
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+10% Synergy $0.35
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+10% Synergy $0.77
Kor Spiritdancer Kor Spiritdancer
+10% Synergy $2.45
Satyr Hoplite Satyr Hoplite
+10% Synergy $0.14
Wingsteed Rider Wingsteed Rider
+10% Synergy $0.01
Mirrorwing Dragon Mirrorwing Dragon
+9% Synergy $0.61
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+9% Synergy $0.95
Firebending Student Firebending Student
+9% Synergy $0.68
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+8% Synergy $0.36
Hanweir Garrison Hanweir Garrison
+8% Synergy $1.88
Transcendent Envoy Transcendent Envoy
+8% Synergy $0.21
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+6% Synergy $2.74
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+6% Synergy $0.38
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+4% Synergy $0.60
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+4% Synergy $0.45
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+3% Synergy $3.56
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+2% Synergy $5.77
Blade Historian Blade Historian
+1% Synergy $4.75
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
-2% Synergy $0.30
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-16% Synergy $54.22

Instants

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

Emerge Unscathed Emerge Unscathed
+30% Synergy $0.34
Titan's Strength Titan's Strength
+28% Synergy $0.25
Psychotic Fury Psychotic Fury
+28% Synergy $1.12
Phalanx Tactics Phalanx Tactics
+27% Synergy $0.08
Martial Glory Martial Glory
+21% Synergy $0.11
Ajani's Presence Ajani's Presence
+20% Synergy $0.23
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+19% Synergy $0.53
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+19% Synergy $0.13
Guided Strike Guided Strike
+17% Synergy $0.17
Blazing Crescendo Blazing Crescendo
+17% Synergy $0.29
Crimson Wisps Crimson Wisps
+16% Synergy $2.72
Show of Confidence Show of Confidence
+16% Synergy $0.13
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+13% Synergy $0.16
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+12% Synergy $0.52
Siege Smash Siege Smash
+12% Synergy $0.35
Fight as One Fight as One
+12% Synergy $0.19
Phalanx Formation Phalanx Formation
+12% Synergy $0.08
Ancestors' Aid Ancestors' Aid
+11% Synergy $0.27
Dreadmaw's Ire Dreadmaw's Ire
+11% Synergy $0.29
Rebellious Strike Rebellious Strike
+11% Synergy $0.08
Brute Force Brute Force
+10% Synergy $0.30
Bathe in Light Bathe in Light
+10% Synergy $0.46
Dauntless Onslaught Dauntless Onslaught
+10% Synergy $0.06
Rally the Righteous Rally the Righteous
+9% Synergy $0.16
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+8% Synergy $0.98
Rabid Gnaw Rabid Gnaw
+8% Synergy $0.12
Fall of the Hammer Fall of the Hammer
+8% Synergy $0.27
Accelerate Accelerate
+8% Synergy $0.54
That's Rough Buddy That's Rough Buddy
+8% Synergy $0.30
Mortal's Ardor Mortal's Ardor
+8% Synergy $0.09
Moment of Heroism Moment of Heroism
+8% Synergy $0.06
Bandage Bandage
+7% Synergy $0.14
Sazacap's Brew Sazacap's Brew
+7% Synergy $0.26
Karametra's Blessing Karametra's Blessing
+7% Synergy $0.16
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+6% Synergy $1.41
Infuriate Infuriate
+6% Synergy $0.09
Might of the Meek Might of the Meek
+5% Synergy $0.19
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+5% Synergy $1.79
Haste Magic Haste Magic
+5% Synergy $0.21
Condemn Condemn
+5% Synergy $0.24
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+4% Synergy $2.20
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+3% Synergy $5.43
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+2% Synergy $1.22
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+1% Synergy $0.33
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-2% Synergy $0.27
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-3% Synergy $7.06
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-7% Synergy $0.37
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-9% Synergy $0.52
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-10% Synergy $18.77
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-13% Synergy $1.18

Sorceries

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

Angelfire Ignition Angelfire Ignition
+22% Synergy $0.30
Honor Honor
+19% Synergy $0.27
Winds of Rath Winds of Rath
+16% Synergy $0.38
Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
+14% Synergy $0.19
Desperate Stand Desperate Stand
+13% Synergy $0.07
Arm the Cathars Arm the Cathars
+13% Synergy $0.06
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+12% Synergy $0.24
Ancestral Anger Ancestral Anger
+11% Synergy $0.06
Gird for Battle Gird for Battle
+10% Synergy $0.08
Rile Rile
+8% Synergy $0.38
Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+8% Synergy $0.31
Reckless Charge Reckless Charge
+7% Synergy $0.18
Homestead Courage Homestead Courage
+7% Synergy $0.16
Twinflame Twinflame
+6% Synergy $6.93
Retether Retether
+5% Synergy $4.38
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+1% Synergy $3.31
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
0% Synergy $0.34
Austere Command Austere Command
-3% Synergy $0.43
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-6% Synergy $0.36
Rip Apart Rip Apart
-7% Synergy $0.31
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-10% Synergy $2.56
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-19% Synergy $0.77

Utility Artifacts

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

Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+8% Synergy $1.50
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+7% Synergy $3.19
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+4% Synergy $4.35
Sunforger Sunforger
+3% Synergy $3.36
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+3% Synergy $0.38
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+2% Synergy $5.10
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.30
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
-4% Synergy $0.81
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-12% Synergy $8.56
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-23% Synergy $2.00

Enchantments

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

Dragon Mantle Dragon Mantle
+32% Synergy $0.08
Mark of Fury Mark of Fury
+30% Synergy $0.31
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+28% Synergy $0.27
Angelic Gift Angelic Gift
+27% Synergy $0.17
Conviction Conviction
+23% Synergy $0.07
Flickering Ward Flickering Ward
+22% Synergy $3.51
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+21% Synergy $0.35
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+20% Synergy $1.43
Leyline of Resonance Leyline of Resonance
+19% Synergy $0.62
Ghitu Firebreathing Ghitu Firebreathing
+17% Synergy $0.15
Feather of Flight Feather of Flight
+16% Synergy $0.31
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+16% Synergy $5.26
Sage's Reverie Sage's Reverie
+12% Synergy $0.75
Chained to the Rocks Chained to the Rocks
+12% Synergy $0.37
Ordeal of Purphoros Ordeal of Purphoros
+12% Synergy $0.10
Emblem of the Warmind Emblem of the Warmind
+11% Synergy $0.45
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+10% Synergy $0.48
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+10% Synergy $0.31
Squee's Embrace Squee's Embrace
+10% Synergy $0.22
Battle Mastery Battle Mastery
+10% Synergy $0.24
Chosen by Heliod Chosen by Heliod
+9% Synergy $0.06
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+7% Synergy $0.37
Bonds of Faith Bonds of Faith
+7% Synergy $0.12
Aligned Heart Aligned Heart
+7% Synergy $0.30
Ordeal of Heliod Ordeal of Heliod
+7% Synergy $0.15
Tempest Technique Tempest Technique
+7% Synergy $0.40
Rune of Sustenance Rune of Sustenance
+6% Synergy $0.42
Sentinel's Eyes Sentinel's Eyes
+6% Synergy $0.28
Griffin Guide Griffin Guide
+6% Synergy $0.10
Undying Rage Undying Rage
+6% Synergy $0.07
Messenger's Speed Messenger's Speed
+6% Synergy $0.07
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+5% Synergy $3.51
Angelic Destiny Angelic Destiny
+5% Synergy $0.73
Madcap Skills Madcap Skills
+5% Synergy $0.14
Daily Regimen Daily Regimen
+5% Synergy $0.10
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+3% Synergy $1.03
Etali's Favor Etali's Favor
+3% Synergy $0.19
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+1% Synergy $3.73
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+1% Synergy $4.38
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+1% Synergy $2.76
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
0% Synergy $2.55
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
0% Synergy $5.76
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
-2% Synergy $6.14
Land Tax Land Tax
-6% Synergy $25.67

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+17% Synergy $1.87

Utility Lands

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

Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+15% Synergy $0.24
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+9% Synergy $0.25
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+7% Synergy $0.30
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+7% Synergy $7.13
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+5% Synergy $1.86
New Benalia New Benalia
+5% Synergy $0.21
Axgard Armory Axgard Armory
+4% Synergy $0.46
Needle Spires Needle Spires
+4% Synergy $0.26
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
+4% Synergy $1.98
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+2% Synergy $0.28
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
+2% Synergy $0.50
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+1% Synergy $11.31
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+1% Synergy $0.30
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+1% Synergy $0.21
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
0% Synergy $0.28
Kher Keep Kher Keep
-1% Synergy $0.27
War Room War Room
-3% Synergy $8.92
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-4% Synergy $6.34
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-4% Synergy $2.36
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-7% Synergy $6.11
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-8% Synergy $1.16
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $3.70

Mana Artifacts

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

Boros Keyrune Boros Keyrune
+5% Synergy $0.16
Boros Cluestone Boros Cluestone
+4% Synergy $0.34
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.21
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.32
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.33
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-2% Synergy $0.44
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.31
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $1.08
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-8% Synergy $0.33
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-18% Synergy $0.44
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-22% Synergy $1.25

Lands

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

Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+19% Synergy $0.53
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
+14% Synergy $0.15
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+13% Synergy $0.33
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+11% Synergy $0.20
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+9% Synergy $0.22
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+6% Synergy $0.17
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+6% Synergy $1.41
Stone Quarry Stone Quarry
+5% Synergy $0.06
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.29
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+2% Synergy $0.32
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+2% Synergy $1.48
Lorehold Campus Lorehold Campus
+2% Synergy $0.10
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.25
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.20
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
+1% Synergy $1.05
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
+1% Synergy $0.34
Glittering Massif Glittering Massif
+1% Synergy $0.33
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
0% Synergy $0.18
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
0% Synergy $0.27
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-1% Synergy $0.32
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.30
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-5% Synergy $0.31
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
-5% Synergy $3.06
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-6% Synergy $0.38
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
-6% Synergy $10.62
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
-7% Synergy $0.37
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
-7% Synergy $1.75
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-9% Synergy $0.27
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-11% Synergy $0.34
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-12% Synergy $6.06
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-12% Synergy $3.60
Command Tower Command Tower
-15% Synergy $0.26
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-15% Synergy $15.80
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
-15% Synergy $13.47
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-17% Synergy $11.00
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-18% Synergy $29.10

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