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Anax and Cymede
Price tag $0.18

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

#1912 Current Rank
#1878 Last Week
#1815 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.

Honor Honor
+12% Synergy $0.16
Full Bore Full Bore
+3% Synergy $0.06
Glittering Massif Glittering Massif
+2% Synergy $0.61
Pain for All Pain for All
+2% Synergy $0.62
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
-8% Synergy $2.18

High Synergy Cards

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

Phalanx Leader Phalanx Leader
+57% Synergy $0.13
Akroan Crusader Akroan Crusader
+57% Synergy $0.09
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+48% Synergy $0.33
Defiant Strike Defiant Strike
+47% Synergy $0.03
Feather, the Redeemed Feather, the Redeemed
+47% Synergy $0.58
Shelter Shelter
+46% Synergy $0.14
Hero of the Nyxborn Hero of the Nyxborn
+44% Synergy $0.15
Gods Willing Gods Willing
+42% Synergy $0.11
Expedite Expedite
+42% Synergy $0.35
Crown of Flames Crown of Flames
+37% Synergy $0.17

Top Cards

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

Zada, Hedron Grinder Zada, Hedron Grinder
+37% Synergy $0.14
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+36% Synergy $0.81
Emerge Unscathed Emerge Unscathed
+33% Synergy $0.29
Fists of Flame Fists of Flame
+32% Synergy $0.17
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+31% Synergy $0.23
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+31% Synergy $0.20
Assemble the Legion Assemble the Legion
+30% Synergy $0.25
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-2% Synergy $4.69
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-14% Synergy $1.28
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-15% Synergy $0.96

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-10% Synergy $25.52
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-12% Synergy $34.30

Creatures

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

Vanguard of Brimaz Vanguard of Brimaz
+32% Synergy $0.12
Hero of Iroas Hero of Iroas
+30% Synergy $0.59
Fabled Hero Fabled Hero
+30% Synergy $0.23
Leonin Lightscribe Leonin Lightscribe
+28% Synergy $0.40
Akroan Hoplite Akroan Hoplite
+28% Synergy $0.10
Baird, Argivian Recruiter Baird, Argivian Recruiter
+26% Synergy $0.10
Mavinda, Students' Advocate Mavinda, Students' Advocate
+25% Synergy $0.52
Favored Hoplite Favored Hoplite
+25% Synergy $0.10
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+24% Synergy $0.43
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+23% Synergy $14.54
Brigone, Soldier of Meletis Brigone, Soldier of Meletis
+23% Synergy $2.64
Tenth District Legionnaire Tenth District Legionnaire
+20% Synergy $0.05
Cleon, Merry Champion Cleon, Merry Champion
+20% Synergy $0.25
Heliod's Pilgrim Heliod's Pilgrim
+19% Synergy $0.09
Akroan Skyguard Akroan Skyguard
+19% Synergy $0.06
Akroan Conscriptor Akroan Conscriptor
+18% Synergy $0.11
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+17% Synergy $0.23
Eidolon of Countless Battles Eidolon of Countless Battles
+17% Synergy $0.61
Tethmos High Priest Tethmos High Priest
+17% Synergy $0.11
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+16% Synergy $2.24
Skyknight Vanguard Skyknight Vanguard
+15% Synergy $0.41
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+14% Synergy $1.08
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+14% Synergy $1.04
Anax, Hardened in the Forge Anax, Hardened in the Forge
+13% Synergy $0.11
Gandalf, White Rider Gandalf, White Rider
+13% Synergy $1.19
Arena Athlete Arena Athlete
+13% Synergy $0.03
Dreadhorde Arcanist Dreadhorde Arcanist
+12% Synergy $0.58
Rosnakht, Heir of Rohgahh Rosnakht, Heir of Rohgahh
+12% Synergy $0.40
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+11% Synergy $0.28
Swiftblade Vindicator Swiftblade Vindicator
+11% Synergy $0.16
Kor Spiritdancer Kor Spiritdancer
+11% Synergy $1.91
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+11% Synergy $0.73
Dawnbringer Charioteers Dawnbringer Charioteers
+10% Synergy $0.15
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+9% Synergy $0.82
Illuminator Virtuoso Illuminator Virtuoso
+9% Synergy $0.10
Wingsteed Rider Wingsteed Rider
+9% Synergy $0.07
Satyr Hoplite Satyr Hoplite
+9% Synergy $0.04
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+8% Synergy $3.06
Hanweir Garrison Hanweir Garrison
+8% Synergy $0.76
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+7% Synergy $0.28
Heartfire Hero Heartfire Hero
+6% Synergy $0.31
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+5% Synergy $0.23
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+5% Synergy $0.46
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+3% Synergy $0.32
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+2% Synergy $1.50
Blade Historian Blade Historian
+2% Synergy $4.46
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+1% Synergy $2.86
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
-1% Synergy $0.26
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
-2% Synergy $4.57
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-15% Synergy $45.59

Instants

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

Coordinated Assault Coordinated Assault
+33% Synergy $0.13
Psychotic Fury Psychotic Fury
+28% Synergy $1.75
Titan's Strength Titan's Strength
+28% Synergy $0.09
Phalanx Tactics Phalanx Tactics
+25% Synergy $0.05
Martial Glory Martial Glory
+21% Synergy $0.02
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+20% Synergy $0.59
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+20% Synergy $0.09
Ajani's Presence Ajani's Presence
+19% Synergy $0.06
Blazing Crescendo Blazing Crescendo
+18% Synergy $0.15
Guided Strike Guided Strike
+17% Synergy $0.09
Show of Confidence Show of Confidence
+17% Synergy $0.18
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+15% Synergy $0.31
Crimson Wisps Crimson Wisps
+15% Synergy $1.66
Fight as One Fight as One
+15% Synergy $0.14
Bathe in Light Bathe in Light
+14% Synergy $0.23
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+13% Synergy $0.18
Siege Smash Siege Smash
+12% Synergy $0.10
Ancestors' Aid Ancestors' Aid
+11% Synergy $0.09
Brute Force Brute Force
+11% Synergy $0.17
Phalanx Formation Phalanx Formation
+11% Synergy $0.08
Dreadmaw's Ire Dreadmaw's Ire
+10% Synergy $0.20
Rally the Righteous Rally the Righteous
+10% Synergy $0.18
Rabid Gnaw Rabid Gnaw
+8% Synergy $0.05
Bandage Bandage
+8% Synergy $0.15
Fall of the Hammer Fall of the Hammer
+8% Synergy $0.35
Dauntless Onslaught Dauntless Onslaught
+8% Synergy $0.06
Accelerate Accelerate
+8% Synergy $0.49
Moment of Heroism Moment of Heroism
+8% Synergy $0.04
Mortal's Ardor Mortal's Ardor
+8% Synergy $0.02
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+7% Synergy $1.70
Karametra's Blessing Karametra's Blessing
+7% Synergy $0.07
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+6% Synergy $0.66
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+6% Synergy $0.26
Twinferno Twinferno
+6% Synergy $0.18
Mabel's Mettle Mabel's Mettle
+6% Synergy $0.11
Haste Magic Haste Magic
+6% Synergy $0.10
Monstrous Rage Monstrous Rage
+6% Synergy $0.39
Apostle's Blessing Apostle's Blessing
+5% Synergy $0.19
Divine Resilience Divine Resilience
+5% Synergy $0.12
Might of the Meek Might of the Meek
+4% Synergy $0.12
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+2% Synergy $0.22
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+2% Synergy $4.77
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+1% Synergy $1.07
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
0% Synergy $0.86
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-2% Synergy $0.08
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-2% Synergy $6.18
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-8% Synergy $0.38
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-9% Synergy $17.03
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-10% Synergy $0.50
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-16% Synergy $0.73

Sorceries

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

Angelfire Ignition Angelfire Ignition
+20% Synergy $0.31
Winds of Rath Winds of Rath
+16% Synergy $0.24
Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
+14% Synergy $0.08
Desperate Stand Desperate Stand
+14% Synergy $0.10
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+12% Synergy $0.21
Ancestral Anger Ancestral Anger
+12% Synergy $0.07
Arm the Cathars Arm the Cathars
+12% Synergy $0.07
Gird for Battle Gird for Battle
+11% Synergy $0.13
Rile Rile
+9% Synergy $0.25
Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+8% Synergy $0.13
Reckless Charge Reckless Charge
+8% Synergy $0.11
Homestead Courage Homestead Courage
+7% Synergy $0.06
Twinflame Twinflame
+6% Synergy $5.70
Retether Retether
+5% Synergy $3.00
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+2% Synergy $1.07
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+1% Synergy $1.78
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+1% Synergy $0.27
Austere Command Austere Command
-3% Synergy $0.38
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-6% Synergy $0.28
Rip Apart Rip Apart
-6% Synergy $0.30
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-10% Synergy $3.74
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-19% Synergy $1.85

Utility Artifacts

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

Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+9% Synergy $1.61
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+9% Synergy $1.13
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+3% Synergy $3.48
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+2% Synergy $0.25
Sunforger Sunforger
+1% Synergy $3.12
Skullclamp Skullclamp
0% Synergy $4.87
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.26
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
-5% Synergy $0.66
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-12% Synergy $5.28
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-22% Synergy $1.32

Enchantments

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

Dragon Mantle Dragon Mantle
+32% Synergy $0.04
Frontline Heroism Frontline Heroism
+31% Synergy $0.46
Mark of Fury Mark of Fury
+31% Synergy $0.30
Angelic Gift Angelic Gift
+27% Synergy $0.16
Conviction Conviction
+24% Synergy $0.10
Flickering Ward Flickering Ward
+24% Synergy $3.30
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+22% Synergy $1.45
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+21% Synergy $0.19
Ghitu Firebreathing Ghitu Firebreathing
+20% Synergy $0.16
Leyline of Resonance Leyline of Resonance
+18% Synergy $0.38
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+16% Synergy $4.60
Feather of Flight Feather of Flight
+15% Synergy $0.22
Sage's Reverie Sage's Reverie
+14% Synergy $0.48
Chained to the Rocks Chained to the Rocks
+13% Synergy $0.53
Emblem of the Warmind Emblem of the Warmind
+13% Synergy $0.44
Ordeal of Purphoros Ordeal of Purphoros
+12% Synergy $0.06
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+11% Synergy $0.34
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+11% Synergy $0.22
Battle Mastery Battle Mastery
+11% Synergy $0.22
Squee's Embrace Squee's Embrace
+10% Synergy $0.22
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+10% Synergy $0.46
Chosen by Heliod Chosen by Heliod
+9% Synergy $0.10
Aligned Heart Aligned Heart
+8% Synergy $0.57
Ordeal of Heliod Ordeal of Heliod
+8% Synergy $0.15
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+7% Synergy $2.26
Rune of Sustenance Rune of Sustenance
+7% Synergy $0.32
Bonds of Faith Bonds of Faith
+7% Synergy $0.19
Tempest Technique Tempest Technique
+7% Synergy $0.89
Madcap Skills Madcap Skills
+7% Synergy $0.12
Griffin Guide Griffin Guide
+6% Synergy $0.05
Sentinel's Eyes Sentinel's Eyes
+6% Synergy $0.17
Daily Regimen Daily Regimen
+6% Synergy $0.12
Messenger's Speed Messenger's Speed
+6% Synergy $0.07
Angelic Destiny Angelic Destiny
+5% Synergy $1.55
Bravado Bravado
+5% Synergy $0.27
Undying Rage Undying Rage
+5% Synergy $0.03
Skyblade's Boon Skyblade's Boon
+5% Synergy $0.09
Outlaws' Merriment Outlaws' Merriment
+4% Synergy $0.29
SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+4% Synergy $0.22
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+2% Synergy $1.37
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+2% Synergy $1.01
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+1% Synergy $4.71
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+1% Synergy $1.52
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
0% Synergy $0.42
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
0% Synergy $4.40
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-1% Synergy $1.54
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
-2% Synergy $7.10
Land Tax Land Tax
-5% Synergy $20.79

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 $1.00

Utility Lands

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

Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+14% Synergy $0.31
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+8% Synergy $6.80
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+7% Synergy $0.18
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+6% Synergy $0.18
New Benalia New Benalia
+6% Synergy $0.24
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+5% Synergy $1.38
Needle Spires Needle Spires
+4% Synergy $0.11
Axgard Armory Axgard Armory
+3% Synergy $0.54
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
+2% Synergy $0.31
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+1% Synergy $9.32
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
0% Synergy $0.21
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
0% Synergy $0.23
Kher Keep Kher Keep
0% Synergy $0.20
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
0% Synergy $0.18
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-1% Synergy $0.09
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-4% Synergy $4.66
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-4% Synergy $1.16
War Room War Room
-4% Synergy $2.85
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-7% Synergy $0.32
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-7% Synergy $3.53
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-8% Synergy $2.59

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 $0.31
Boros Locket Boros Locket
+2% Synergy $0.15
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.27
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.15
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.17
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.21
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-4% Synergy $0.66
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-8% Synergy $0.27
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-8% Synergy $1.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-17% Synergy $0.52
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-21% Synergy $1.24

Lands

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

Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+20% Synergy $0.59
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+14% Synergy $0.15
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
+14% Synergy $0.18
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+13% Synergy $0.04
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.07
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+7% Synergy $1.70
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+6% Synergy $0.15
Stone Quarry Stone Quarry
+5% Synergy $0.08
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.18
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+4% Synergy $0.11
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+4% Synergy $1.63
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.06
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
+2% Synergy $1.46
Lorehold Campus Lorehold Campus
+2% Synergy $0.08
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.06
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+1% Synergy $0.18
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
0% Synergy $0.31
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
0% Synergy $0.19
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-1% Synergy $0.14
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.21
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
-3% Synergy $2.68
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-5% Synergy $0.27
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-5% Synergy $0.26
Plateau Plateau
-6% Synergy $326.19
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
-7% Synergy $0.43
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
-7% Synergy $8.65
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-9% Synergy $0.27
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-11% Synergy $5.31
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-11% Synergy $0.27
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-11% Synergy $3.29
Command Tower Command Tower
-14% Synergy $0.30
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-14% Synergy $7.76
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-16% Synergy $11.51
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-17% Synergy $26.74

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