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Anax and Cymede
Price tag $0.21

Legendary CreatureHuman Soldier

Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for W
Boros

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#1993 Current Rank
#1993 Last Week
#1915 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
+13% Synergy $0.26
Reckless Ransacking Reckless Ransacking
+7% Synergy $0.22
Spiral into Solitude Spiral into Solitude
+4% Synergy $0.12

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 $0.08
Defiant Strike Defiant Strike
+48% Synergy $0.05
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+46% Synergy $0.31
Feather, the Redeemed Feather, the Redeemed
+46% Synergy $0.75
Shelter Shelter
+45% Synergy $0.14
Hero of the Nyxborn Hero of the Nyxborn
+43% Synergy $0.08
Gods Willing Gods Willing
+41% Synergy $0.09
Expedite Expedite
+41% Synergy $0.69
Zada, Hedron Grinder Zada, Hedron Grinder
+38% Synergy $0.09

Top Cards

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

Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+37% Synergy $0.35
Crown of Flames Crown of Flames
+36% Synergy $0.17
Coordinated Assault Coordinated Assault
+35% Synergy $0.12
Fists of Flame Fists of Flame
+32% Synergy $0.15
Frontline Heroism Frontline Heroism
+32% Synergy $0.36
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+30% Synergy $0.18
Assemble the Legion Assemble the Legion
+28% Synergy $0.35
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-4% Synergy $4.23
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-16% Synergy $1.16
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-16% Synergy $0.93

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-10% Synergy $42.23
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-12% Synergy $48.00

Creatures

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

Vanguard of Brimaz Vanguard of Brimaz
+31% Synergy $0.16
Fabled Hero Fabled Hero
+30% Synergy $0.17
Leonin Lightscribe Leonin Lightscribe
+28% Synergy $0.34
Hero of Iroas Hero of Iroas
+28% Synergy $0.62
Akroan Hoplite Akroan Hoplite
+28% Synergy $0.05
Baird, Argivian Recruiter Baird, Argivian Recruiter
+27% Synergy $0.08
Favored Hoplite Favored Hoplite
+27% Synergy $0.10
Mavinda, Students' Advocate Mavinda, Students' Advocate
+26% Synergy $0.53
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+22% Synergy $0.26
Brigone, Soldier of Meletis Brigone, Soldier of Meletis
+22% Synergy $1.53
Tenth District Legionnaire Tenth District Legionnaire
+22% Synergy $0.06
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+21% Synergy $12.48
Cleon, Merry Champion Cleon, Merry Champion
+19% Synergy $0.14
Heliod's Pilgrim Heliod's Pilgrim
+18% Synergy $0.10
Akroan Conscriptor Akroan Conscriptor
+18% Synergy $0.09
Akroan Skyguard Akroan Skyguard
+18% Synergy $0.07
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+17% Synergy $0.22
Tethmos High Priest Tethmos High Priest
+16% Synergy $0.09
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+15% Synergy $2.38
Skyknight Vanguard Skyknight Vanguard
+15% Synergy $0.49
Eidolon of Countless Battles Eidolon of Countless Battles
+15% Synergy $0.61
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+14% Synergy $1.78
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+13% Synergy $0.90
Arena Athlete Arena Athlete
+13% Synergy $0.01
Gandalf, White Rider Gandalf, White Rider
+12% Synergy $1.86
Swiftblade Vindicator Swiftblade Vindicator
+11% Synergy $0.18
Rosnakht, Heir of Rohgahh Rosnakht, Heir of Rohgahh
+11% Synergy $0.48
Dreadhorde Arcanist Dreadhorde Arcanist
+11% Synergy $0.59
Anax, Hardened in the Forge Anax, Hardened in the Forge
+11% Synergy $0.09
Dawnbringer Charioteers Dawnbringer Charioteers
+11% Synergy $0.14
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+10% Synergy $0.25
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+10% Synergy $0.47
Kor Spiritdancer Kor Spiritdancer
+10% Synergy $2.22
Satyr Hoplite Satyr Hoplite
+10% Synergy $0.05
Wingsteed Rider Wingsteed Rider
+10% Synergy $0.05
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+9% Synergy $0.89
Illuminator Virtuoso Illuminator Virtuoso
+9% Synergy $0.07
Cavalry Pegasus Cavalry Pegasus
+8% Synergy $0.10
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+7% Synergy $1.78
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+7% Synergy $0.35
Mirrorwing Dragon Mirrorwing Dragon
+7% Synergy $0.60
Hanweir Garrison Hanweir Garrison
+7% Synergy $1.42
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+6% Synergy $0.23
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+5% Synergy $0.52
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+3% Synergy $0.44
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+2% Synergy $2.97
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+2% Synergy $5.03
Blade Historian Blade Historian
+1% Synergy $4.13
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
-2% Synergy $0.17
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-15% Synergy $46.54

Instants

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

Emerge Unscathed Emerge Unscathed
+31% Synergy $0.31
Titan's Strength Titan's Strength
+30% Synergy $0.11
Psychotic Fury Psychotic Fury
+28% Synergy $1.12
Phalanx Tactics Phalanx Tactics
+26% Synergy $0.07
Martial Glory Martial Glory
+22% Synergy $0.08
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+21% Synergy $0.11
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+20% Synergy $0.63
Ajani's Presence Ajani's Presence
+20% Synergy $0.13
Guided Strike Guided Strike
+17% Synergy $0.13
Blazing Crescendo Blazing Crescendo
+17% Synergy $0.18
Crimson Wisps Crimson Wisps
+16% Synergy $2.18
Show of Confidence Show of Confidence
+16% Synergy $0.12
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+13% Synergy $0.17
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+13% Synergy $1.64
Fight as One Fight as One
+13% Synergy $0.15
Siege Smash Siege Smash
+12% Synergy $0.10
Ancestors' Aid Ancestors' Aid
+11% Synergy $0.08
Brute Force Brute Force
+11% Synergy $0.25
Phalanx Formation Phalanx Formation
+11% Synergy $0.06
Bathe in Light Bathe in Light
+11% Synergy $0.35
Dreadmaw's Ire Dreadmaw's Ire
+10% Synergy $0.25
Rally the Righteous Rally the Righteous
+9% Synergy $0.17
Dauntless Onslaught Dauntless Onslaught
+9% Synergy $0.06
Bandage Bandage
+8% Synergy $0.17
Fall of the Hammer Fall of the Hammer
+8% Synergy $0.27
Accelerate Accelerate
+8% Synergy $0.52
Mortal's Ardor Mortal's Ardor
+8% Synergy $0.04
That's Rough Buddy That's Rough Buddy
+8% Synergy $0.28
Moment of Heroism Moment of Heroism
+8% Synergy $0.07
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+7% Synergy $0.84
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+7% Synergy $1.44
Rabid Gnaw Rabid Gnaw
+7% Synergy $0.11
Rebellious Strike Rebellious Strike
+7% Synergy $0.03
Karametra's Blessing Karametra's Blessing
+7% Synergy $0.10
Battlewise Valor Battlewise Valor
+7% Synergy $0.06
Sazacap's Brew Sazacap's Brew
+6% Synergy $0.12
Might of the Meek Might of the Meek
+5% Synergy $0.12
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+5% Synergy $3.83
Enter the Avatar State Enter the Avatar State
+5% Synergy $0.20
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+3% Synergy $3.22
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+2% Synergy $0.22
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+2% Synergy $6.00
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+1% Synergy $0.97
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-1% Synergy $0.12
Lightning Helix Lightning Helix
-1% Synergy $0.14
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-2% Synergy $8.46
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-7% Synergy $0.27
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-10% Synergy $0.47
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-10% Synergy $17.09
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-14% Synergy $0.87

Sorceries

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

Angelfire Ignition Angelfire Ignition
+20% Synergy $0.31
Honor Honor
+18% Synergy $0.15
Winds of Rath Winds of Rath
+16% Synergy $0.18
Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
+14% Synergy $0.08
Desperate Stand Desperate Stand
+13% Synergy $0.06
Arm the Cathars Arm the Cathars
+13% Synergy $0.10
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+12% Synergy $0.13
Ancestral Anger Ancestral Anger
+11% Synergy $0.09
Gird for Battle Gird for Battle
+11% Synergy $0.08
Rile Rile
+8% Synergy $0.28
Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+8% Synergy $0.14
Reckless Charge Reckless Charge
+7% Synergy $0.12
Homestead Courage Homestead Courage
+7% Synergy $0.10
Twinflame Twinflame
+6% Synergy $6.15
Retether Retether
+5% Synergy $3.97
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+1% Synergy $3.13
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+1% Synergy $1.23
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-1% Synergy $0.36
Austere Command Austere Command
-3% Synergy $0.43
Rip Apart Rip Apart
-6% Synergy $0.29
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-7% Synergy $0.25
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-10% Synergy $2.27
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-19% Synergy $0.93

Utility Artifacts

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

Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+8% Synergy $1.18
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+7% Synergy $3.12
Sunforger Sunforger
+3% Synergy $3.65
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+3% Synergy $4.13
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+2% Synergy $0.22
Skullclamp Skullclamp
0% Synergy $4.36
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.23
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
-4% Synergy $0.70
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-12% Synergy $6.34
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-24% Synergy $1.58

Enchantments

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

Dragon Mantle Dragon Mantle
+30% Synergy $0.05
Mark of Fury Mark of Fury
+30% Synergy $0.29
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+28% Synergy $0.28
Angelic Gift Angelic Gift
+26% Synergy $0.18
Flickering Ward Flickering Ward
+23% Synergy $2.72
Conviction Conviction
+22% Synergy $0.07
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+20% Synergy $0.84
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+20% Synergy $0.26
Ghitu Firebreathing Ghitu Firebreathing
+18% Synergy $0.19
Leyline of Resonance Leyline of Resonance
+17% Synergy $0.76
Feather of Flight Feather of Flight
+16% Synergy $0.22
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+15% Synergy $4.76
Sage's Reverie Sage's Reverie
+13% Synergy $0.50
Chained to the Rocks Chained to the Rocks
+12% Synergy $0.38
Ordeal of Purphoros Ordeal of Purphoros
+12% Synergy $0.06
Emblem of the Warmind Emblem of the Warmind
+12% Synergy $0.38
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+10% Synergy $0.24
Squee's Embrace Squee's Embrace
+10% Synergy $0.22
Battle Mastery Battle Mastery
+10% Synergy $0.21
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+9% Synergy $0.37
Chosen by Heliod Chosen by Heliod
+9% Synergy $0.05
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+8% Synergy $0.23
Aligned Heart Aligned Heart
+7% Synergy $0.18
Bonds of Faith Bonds of Faith
+7% Synergy $0.14
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+6% Synergy $4.49
Rune of Sustenance Rune of Sustenance
+6% Synergy $0.27
Ordeal of Heliod Ordeal of Heliod
+6% Synergy $0.15
Griffin Guide Griffin Guide
+6% Synergy $0.08
Sentinel's Eyes Sentinel's Eyes
+6% Synergy $0.18
Undying Rage Undying Rage
+6% Synergy $0.10
Tempest Technique Tempest Technique
+6% Synergy $0.24
Messenger's Speed Messenger's Speed
+6% Synergy $0.06
Madcap Skills Madcap Skills
+5% Synergy $0.15
Daily Regimen Daily Regimen
+5% Synergy $0.11
Angelic Destiny Angelic Destiny
+4% Synergy $0.66
Pain for All Pain for All
+3% Synergy $0.65
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+3% Synergy $0.80
Etali's Favor Etali's Favor
+3% Synergy $0.08
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+1% Synergy $4.01
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+1% Synergy $4.58
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+1% Synergy $2.10
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
0% Synergy $4.21
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-1% Synergy $1.79
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
-3% Synergy $6.22
Land Tax Land Tax
-6% Synergy $24.31

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+15% Synergy $1.08

Utility Lands

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

Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+14% Synergy $0.23
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+8% Synergy $0.14
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+7% Synergy $6.11
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
+6% Synergy $2.33
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+5% Synergy $0.19
New Benalia New Benalia
+5% Synergy $0.20
Axgard Armory Axgard Armory
+4% Synergy $0.49
Needle Spires Needle Spires
+4% Synergy $0.11
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+4% Synergy $1.64
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
+3% Synergy $0.55
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+2% Synergy $10.90
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+1% Synergy $0.15
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
0% Synergy $0.16
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
0% Synergy $0.13
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
0% Synergy $0.06
Kher Keep Kher Keep
-1% Synergy $0.19
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-3% Synergy $1.41
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-4% Synergy $4.39
War Room War Room
-4% Synergy $5.27
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-7% Synergy $5.18
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-9% Synergy $0.27
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $3.28

Mana Artifacts

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

Boros Keyrune Boros Keyrune
+5% Synergy $0.10
Boros Cluestone Boros Cluestone
+4% Synergy $0.33
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.18
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.28
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.17
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.23
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-3% Synergy $0.43
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-8% Synergy $0.72
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-9% Synergy $0.29
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-19% Synergy $0.32
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-24% Synergy $1.04

Lands

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

Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+20% Synergy $0.63
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
+14% Synergy $0.15
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+11% Synergy $0.13
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+11% Synergy $0.05
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+9% Synergy $0.17
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+7% Synergy $1.44
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+5% Synergy $0.13
Stone Quarry Stone Quarry
+5% Synergy $0.06
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.09
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+3% Synergy $0.06
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+3% Synergy $1.86
Glittering Massif Glittering Massif
+2% Synergy $0.21
Lorehold Campus Lorehold Campus
+2% Synergy $0.09
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.16
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.20
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
+1% Synergy $1.16
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
+1% Synergy $0.27
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
0% Synergy $0.18
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
0% Synergy $0.12
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-3% Synergy $0.15
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.21
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
-5% Synergy $2.62
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-6% Synergy $0.53
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-6% Synergy $0.18
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
-7% Synergy $9.51
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
-8% Synergy $0.43
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
-9% Synergy $1.79
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-10% Synergy $0.12
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-11% Synergy $2.99
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-12% Synergy $0.20
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-13% Synergy $5.38
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-15% Synergy $15.25
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
-16% Synergy $9.87
Command Tower Command Tower
-17% Synergy $0.23
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-17% Synergy $9.05
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-17% Synergy $25.34

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