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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

#1810 Current Rank
#1838 Last Week
#1946 Past 2 Years

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.

Stirring Hopesinger Stirring Hopesinger
+26% Synergy $0.38
Informed Inkwright Informed Inkwright
+21% Synergy $0.32
Dig Site Inventory Dig Site Inventory
+10% Synergy $0.18
Practiced Offense Practiced Offense
+9% Synergy $0.80
Graduation Day Graduation Day
+7% Synergy $0.22

High Synergy Cards

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

Akroan Crusader Akroan Crusader
+56% Synergy $0.09
Phalanx Leader Phalanx Leader
+56% Synergy $0.33
Defiant Strike Defiant Strike
+49% Synergy $0.19
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+46% Synergy $0.50
Feather, the Redeemed Feather, the Redeemed
+43% Synergy $0.77
Shelter Shelter
+43% Synergy $0.23
Hero of the Nyxborn Hero of the Nyxborn
+42% Synergy $0.10
Expedite Expedite
+41% Synergy $1.32
Gods Willing Gods Willing
+39% Synergy $0.09
Zada, Hedron Grinder Zada, Hedron Grinder
+35% Synergy $0.12

Top Cards

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

Coordinated Assault Coordinated Assault
+35% Synergy $0.13
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+35% Synergy $0.48
Frontline Heroism Frontline Heroism
+34% Synergy $0.41
Crown of Flames Crown of Flames
+33% Synergy $0.34
Fists of Flame Fists of Flame
+31% Synergy $0.22
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+28% Synergy $0.29
Assemble the Legion Assemble the Legion
+28% Synergy $0.37
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-2% Synergy $4.41
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-16% Synergy $1.22
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-17% Synergy $1.32

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-9% Synergy $43.04
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-11% Synergy $58.09

Creatures

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

Favored Hoplite Favored Hoplite
+29% Synergy $0.17
Leonin Lightscribe Leonin Lightscribe
+28% Synergy $0.42
Hero of Iroas Hero of Iroas
+28% Synergy $1.12
Vanguard of Brimaz Vanguard of Brimaz
+28% Synergy $0.26
Fabled Hero Fabled Hero
+27% Synergy $0.26
Akroan Hoplite Akroan Hoplite
+25% Synergy $0.05
Baird, Argivian Recruiter Baird, Argivian Recruiter
+25% Synergy $0.25
Brigone, Soldier of Meletis Brigone, Soldier of Meletis
+24% Synergy $2.02
Mavinda, Students' Advocate Mavinda, Students' Advocate
+24% Synergy $0.67
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+22% Synergy $14.99
Cleon, Merry Champion Cleon, Merry Champion
+20% Synergy $0.25
Tenth District Legionnaire Tenth District Legionnaire
+20% Synergy $0.20
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+19% Synergy $0.90
Akroan Skyguard Akroan Skyguard
+18% Synergy $0.10
Akroan Conscriptor Akroan Conscriptor
+18% Synergy $0.20
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+17% Synergy $0.40
Eidolon of Countless Battles Eidolon of Countless Battles
+17% Synergy $0.39
Tethmos High Priest Tethmos High Priest
+15% Synergy $0.14
Heliod's Pilgrim Heliod's Pilgrim
+15% Synergy $0.16
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+14% Synergy $1.39
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+13% Synergy $1.30
Skyknight Vanguard Skyknight Vanguard
+13% Synergy $0.50
Rosnakht, Heir of Rohgahh Rosnakht, Heir of Rohgahh
+13% Synergy $0.47
Arena Athlete Arena Athlete
+12% Synergy $0.08
Dreadhorde Arcanist Dreadhorde Arcanist
+12% Synergy $0.61
Dawnbringer Charioteers Dawnbringer Charioteers
+11% Synergy $0.16
Anax, Hardened in the Forge Anax, Hardened in the Forge
+11% Synergy $0.17
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+11% Synergy $3.10
Swiftblade Vindicator Swiftblade Vindicator
+10% Synergy $0.30
Satyr Hoplite Satyr Hoplite
+10% Synergy $0.18
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+10% Synergy $0.57
Kor Spiritdancer Kor Spiritdancer
+10% Synergy $0.30
Gandalf, White Rider Gandalf, White Rider
+10% Synergy $2.07
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+9% Synergy $0.24
Mirrorwing Dragon Mirrorwing Dragon
+9% Synergy $0.31
Wingsteed Rider Wingsteed Rider
+9% Synergy $0.03
Cavalry Pegasus Cavalry Pegasus
+8% Synergy $0.11
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+7% Synergy $0.32
Hanweir Garrison Hanweir Garrison
+7% Synergy $1.71
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+7% Synergy $0.38
Heartfire Hero Heartfire Hero
+6% Synergy $0.31
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+5% Synergy $2.08
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+5% Synergy $0.43
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+3% Synergy $0.81
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+2% Synergy $0.74
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+2% Synergy $4.82
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+2% Synergy $0.47
Blade Historian Blade Historian
+0% Synergy $5.78
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
0% Synergy $0.30
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-15% Synergy $59.32

Instants

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

Emerge Unscathed Emerge Unscathed
+28% Synergy $0.38
Titan's Strength Titan's Strength
+28% Synergy $0.34
Phalanx Tactics Phalanx Tactics
+26% Synergy $0.09
Psychotic Fury Psychotic Fury
+25% Synergy $1.16
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+21% Synergy $0.47
Martial Glory Martial Glory
+20% Synergy $0.05
Ajani's Presence Ajani's Presence
+19% Synergy $0.25
Crimson Wisps Crimson Wisps
+17% Synergy $3.93
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+17% Synergy $0.17
Blazing Crescendo Blazing Crescendo
+16% Synergy $2.00
Guided Strike Guided Strike
+16% Synergy $0.24
Show of Confidence Show of Confidence
+14% Synergy $0.17
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+12% Synergy $0.23
Fight as One Fight as One
+12% Synergy $0.20
Siege Smash Siege Smash
+12% Synergy $0.22
Phalanx Formation Phalanx Formation
+12% Synergy $0.09
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+12% Synergy $0.52
Rebellious Strike Rebellious Strike
+11% Synergy $0.20
Dreadmaw's Ire Dreadmaw's Ire
+11% Synergy $0.37
Dauntless Onslaught Dauntless Onslaught
+10% Synergy $0.09
Brute Force Brute Force
+9% Synergy $0.36
Rally the Righteous Rally the Righteous
+9% Synergy $0.14
Bathe in Light Bathe in Light
+9% Synergy $0.38
Ancestors' Aid Ancestors' Aid
+8% Synergy $0.30
Sazacap's Brew Sazacap's Brew
+8% Synergy $0.21
Haste Magic Haste Magic
+8% Synergy $0.29
Mortal's Ardor Mortal's Ardor
+8% Synergy $0.24
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+7% Synergy $1.41
Accelerate Accelerate
+7% Synergy $0.60
Bandage Bandage
+7% Synergy $0.15
Rabid Gnaw Rabid Gnaw
+7% Synergy $0.24
Fall of the Hammer Fall of the Hammer
+7% Synergy $0.39
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+7% Synergy $1.79
That's Rough Buddy That's Rough Buddy
+7% Synergy $0.24
Karametra's Blessing Karametra's Blessing
+7% Synergy $0.27
Moment of Heroism Moment of Heroism
+7% Synergy $0.06
Monstrous Rage Monstrous Rage
+5% Synergy $0.38
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+5% Synergy $0.33
Might of the Meek Might of the Meek
+5% Synergy $0.20
Infuriate Infuriate
+5% Synergy $0.14
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+2% Synergy $7.52
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+2% Synergy $2.44
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+1% Synergy $0.31
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+1% Synergy $1.14
Lightning Helix Lightning Helix
-1% Synergy $0.29
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-2% Synergy $0.30
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-7% Synergy $0.30
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-9% Synergy $0.34
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-9% Synergy $22.25
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-12% Synergy $1.45

Sorceries

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

Honor Honor
+21% Synergy $0.28
Angelfire Ignition Angelfire Ignition
+21% Synergy $0.40
Impolite Entrance Impolite Entrance
+15% Synergy $0.39
Winds of Rath Winds of Rath
+13% Synergy $0.29
Arm the Cathars Arm the Cathars
+13% Synergy $0.13
Desperate Stand Desperate Stand
+13% Synergy $0.09
Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
+13% Synergy $0.15
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+11% Synergy $0.39
Ancestral Anger Ancestral Anger
+10% Synergy $0.15
Gird for Battle Gird for Battle
+9% Synergy $0.10
Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+8% Synergy $0.37
Rile Rile
+8% Synergy $0.37
Homestead Courage Homestead Courage
+6% Synergy $0.22
Reckless Charge Reckless Charge
+6% Synergy $0.20
Twinflame Twinflame
+6% Synergy $0.85
Retether Retether
+4% Synergy $20.36
Open the Armory Open the Armory
0% Synergy $2.81
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-1% Synergy $0.82
Austere Command Austere Command
-3% Synergy $0.42
Rip Apart Rip Apart
-7% Synergy $0.90
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-7% Synergy $0.24
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-9% Synergy $1.53
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-18% Synergy $0.88

Utility Artifacts

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

Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+8% Synergy $1.46
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+6% Synergy $2.43
Sunforger Sunforger
+3% Synergy $3.48
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+2% Synergy $5.50
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+2% Synergy $0.36
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+2% Synergy $6.25
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.30
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
-3% Synergy $0.89
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-11% Synergy $5.78
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-20% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

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

Dragon Mantle Dragon Mantle
+30% Synergy $0.11
Mark of Fury Mark of Fury
+28% Synergy $0.33
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+25% Synergy $0.24
Angelic Gift Angelic Gift
+24% Synergy $0.35
Conviction Conviction
+20% Synergy $0.06
Flickering Ward Flickering Ward
+20% Synergy $0.30
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+19% Synergy $0.42
Leyline of Resonance Leyline of Resonance
+18% Synergy $0.72
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+18% Synergy $4.16
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+15% Synergy $4.13
Feather of Flight Feather of Flight
+15% Synergy $0.32
Ghitu Firebreathing Ghitu Firebreathing
+14% Synergy $0.13
Ordeal of Purphoros Ordeal of Purphoros
+12% Synergy $0.15
Chained to the Rocks Chained to the Rocks
+11% Synergy $0.38
Sage's Reverie Sage's Reverie
+11% Synergy $0.26
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+10% Synergy $0.66
Emblem of the Warmind Emblem of the Warmind
+9% Synergy $0.43
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+9% Synergy $0.38
Chosen by Heliod Chosen by Heliod
+9% Synergy $0.08
Battle Mastery Battle Mastery
+9% Synergy $0.20
Squee's Embrace Squee's Embrace
+8% Synergy $0.26
Ordeal of Heliod Ordeal of Heliod
+7% Synergy $0.12
Aligned Heart Aligned Heart
+7% Synergy $0.32
Bonds of Faith Bonds of Faith
+7% Synergy $0.07
Sentinel's Eyes Sentinel's Eyes
+6% Synergy $0.22
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+6% Synergy $0.55
Tempest Technique Tempest Technique
+6% Synergy $0.33
Griffin Guide Griffin Guide
+6% Synergy $0.14
Undying Rage Undying Rage
+6% Synergy $0.02
Messenger's Speed Messenger's Speed
+5% Synergy $0.16
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+5% Synergy $0.31
Rune of Sustenance Rune of Sustenance
+5% Synergy $0.38
Daily Regimen Daily Regimen
+4% Synergy $0.09
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+4% Synergy $0.45
Angelic Destiny Angelic Destiny
+4% Synergy $0.29
Etali's Favor Etali's Favor
+4% Synergy $0.23
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+3% Synergy $0.14
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+3% Synergy $6.04
Pain for All Pain for All
+3% Synergy $0.41
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+1% Synergy $1.19
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+1% Synergy $0.59
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+1% Synergy $8.31
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
0% Synergy $0.60
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
-3% Synergy $7.54
Land Tax Land Tax
-5% Synergy $13.49

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 $1.82

Utility Lands

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

Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+15% Synergy $0.26
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+8% Synergy $0.31
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+8% Synergy $0.37
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+7% Synergy $12.90
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+5% Synergy $0.33
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+5% Synergy $1.97
New Benalia New Benalia
+5% Synergy $0.27
Needle Spires Needle Spires
+4% Synergy $0.28
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+4% Synergy $51.37
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
+4% Synergy $1.61
Axgard Armory Axgard Armory
+3% Synergy $0.37
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
+2% Synergy $0.53
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+1% Synergy $0.25
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+1% Synergy $0.30
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+0% Synergy $0.33
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+0% Synergy $7.44
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+0% Synergy $0.26
War Room War Room
-2% Synergy $2.52
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-2% Synergy $2.59
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.33
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-3% Synergy $6.18
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-6% Synergy $5.99
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-7% Synergy $0.38
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-8% Synergy $2.94

Mana Artifacts

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

Boros Keyrune Boros Keyrune
+4% Synergy $0.22
Boros Cluestone Boros Cluestone
+3% Synergy $0.28
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+0% Synergy $0.34
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+0% Synergy $0.39
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.33
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.21
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-3% Synergy $0.36
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $2.20
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-9% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-20% Synergy $1.10
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-23% Synergy $1.13

Lands

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

Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+21% Synergy $0.47
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
+12% Synergy $0.10
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+10% Synergy $0.24
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.12
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+8% Synergy $0.16
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+7% Synergy $1.79
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+5% Synergy $0.27
Stone Quarry Stone Quarry
+4% Synergy $0.13
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.16
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+2% Synergy $0.21
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
+2% Synergy $0.38
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+1% Synergy $1.33
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+1% Synergy $0.25
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
+1% Synergy $1.21
Lorehold Campus Lorehold Campus
+1% Synergy $0.23
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $2.00
Plains Plains
+0% Synergy $0.08
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
0% Synergy $0.32
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.33
Glittering Massif Glittering Massif
-2% Synergy $0.55
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-3% Synergy $0.26
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
-4% Synergy $4.41
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-6% Synergy $0.28
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-6% Synergy $0.26
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
-7% Synergy $0.25
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
-8% Synergy $10.83
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
-10% Synergy $0.91
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-10% Synergy $0.82
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-10% Synergy $0.32
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-10% Synergy $4.75
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-11% Synergy $1.96
Command Tower Command Tower
-14% Synergy $0.25
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-14% Synergy $16.58
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
-15% Synergy $10.91
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-17% Synergy $10.35
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-17% Synergy $31.39

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