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Anax and Cymede
Price tag $0.23

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

#1891 Current Rank
#1795 Last Week
#1950 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.

Stirring Hopesinger Stirring Hopesinger
+25% Synergy $0.40
Informed Inkwright Informed Inkwright
+20% Synergy $0.29
Practiced Offense Practiced Offense
+13% Synergy $0.33
Graduation Day Graduation Day
+9% Synergy $0.23
Spiritcall Enthusiast Spiritcall Enthusiast
+9% Synergy $0.16

High Synergy Cards

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

Phalanx Leader Phalanx Leader
+56% Synergy $0.28
Akroan Crusader Akroan Crusader
+56% Synergy $0.10
Defiant Strike Defiant Strike
+49% Synergy $0.15
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+47% Synergy $0.72
Feather, the Redeemed Feather, the Redeemed
+45% Synergy $0.88
Shelter Shelter
+44% Synergy $0.20
Hero of the Nyxborn Hero of the Nyxborn
+43% Synergy $0.09
Expedite Expedite
+41% Synergy $0.61
Gods Willing Gods Willing
+39% Synergy $0.10
Zada, Hedron Grinder Zada, Hedron Grinder
+36% Synergy $0.13

Top Cards

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

Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+35% Synergy $0.47
Coordinated Assault Coordinated Assault
+35% Synergy $0.13
Crown of Flames Crown of Flames
+35% Synergy $0.28
Frontline Heroism Frontline Heroism
+34% Synergy $0.38
Fists of Flame Fists of Flame
+31% Synergy $0.36
Assemble the Legion Assemble the Legion
+28% Synergy $0.39
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+28% Synergy $0.25
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-3% Synergy $3.55
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-15% Synergy $0.97
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-15% Synergy $0.91

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-9% Synergy $41.65
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-12% Synergy $57.27

Creatures

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

Vanguard of Brimaz Vanguard of Brimaz
+28% Synergy $0.28
Hero of Iroas Hero of Iroas
+28% Synergy $1.15
Leonin Lightscribe Leonin Lightscribe
+28% Synergy $0.41
Fabled Hero Fabled Hero
+28% Synergy $0.24
Favored Hoplite Favored Hoplite
+28% Synergy $0.13
Baird, Argivian Recruiter Baird, Argivian Recruiter
+26% Synergy $0.28
Akroan Hoplite Akroan Hoplite
+26% Synergy $0.04
Mavinda, Students' Advocate Mavinda, Students' Advocate
+25% Synergy $0.57
Brigone, Soldier of Meletis Brigone, Soldier of Meletis
+25% Synergy $1.22
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+22% Synergy $14.28
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+21% Synergy $0.63
Tenth District Legionnaire Tenth District Legionnaire
+21% Synergy $0.12
Cleon, Merry Champion Cleon, Merry Champion
+20% Synergy $0.22
Akroan Skyguard Akroan Skyguard
+19% Synergy $0.14
Akroan Conscriptor Akroan Conscriptor
+18% Synergy $0.19
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+17% Synergy $0.28
Heliod's Pilgrim Heliod's Pilgrim
+16% Synergy $0.17
Eidolon of Countless Battles Eidolon of Countless Battles
+16% Synergy $0.29
Tethmos High Priest Tethmos High Priest
+15% Synergy $0.11
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+14% Synergy $1.22
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+14% Synergy $1.78
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+13% Synergy $2.55
Skyknight Vanguard Skyknight Vanguard
+13% Synergy $0.46
Arena Athlete Arena Athlete
+13% Synergy $0.07
Rosnakht, Heir of Rohgahh Rosnakht, Heir of Rohgahh
+12% Synergy $0.46
Dreadhorde Arcanist Dreadhorde Arcanist
+12% Synergy $0.62
Swiftblade Vindicator Swiftblade Vindicator
+11% Synergy $0.19
Anax, Hardened in the Forge Anax, Hardened in the Forge
+11% Synergy $0.19
Dawnbringer Charioteers Dawnbringer Charioteers
+11% Synergy $0.16
Gandalf, White Rider Gandalf, White Rider
+11% Synergy $2.01
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+10% Synergy $0.84
Kor Spiritdancer Kor Spiritdancer
+10% Synergy $0.37
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+10% Synergy $0.31
Satyr Hoplite Satyr Hoplite
+10% Synergy $0.16
Wingsteed Rider Wingsteed Rider
+10% Synergy $0.01
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+9% Synergy $0.32
Mirrorwing Dragon Mirrorwing Dragon
+9% Synergy $0.40
Cavalry Pegasus Cavalry Pegasus
+9% Synergy $0.09
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+8% Synergy $0.34
Hanweir Garrison Hanweir Garrison
+8% Synergy $1.44
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+6% Synergy $2.64
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+6% Synergy $0.39
Heartfire Hero Heartfire Hero
+6% Synergy $0.30
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+4% Synergy $0.71
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+3% Synergy $5.73
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+3% Synergy $0.49
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+2% Synergy $0.56
Blade Historian Blade Historian
+1% Synergy $5.74
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
-1% Synergy $0.20
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-15% Synergy $55.72

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 $0.28
Psychotic Fury Psychotic Fury
+27% Synergy $1.00
Phalanx Tactics Phalanx Tactics
+26% Synergy $0.08
Martial Glory Martial Glory
+21% Synergy $0.07
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+20% Synergy $0.43
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+18% Synergy $0.15
Ajani's Presence Ajani's Presence
+18% Synergy $0.27
Crimson Wisps Crimson Wisps
+16% Synergy $2.18
Guided Strike Guided Strike
+16% Synergy $0.20
Blazing Crescendo Blazing Crescendo
+16% Synergy $0.25
Show of Confidence Show of Confidence
+15% Synergy $0.11
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+13% Synergy $0.19
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+12% Synergy $0.42
Fight as One Fight as One
+12% Synergy $0.19
Siege Smash Siege Smash
+12% Synergy $0.25
Phalanx Formation Phalanx Formation
+12% Synergy $0.09
Rebellious Strike Rebellious Strike
+11% Synergy $0.11
Dreadmaw's Ire Dreadmaw's Ire
+10% Synergy $0.34
Brute Force Brute Force
+10% Synergy $0.17
Dauntless Onslaught Dauntless Onslaught
+10% Synergy $0.09
Bathe in Light Bathe in Light
+10% Synergy $0.42
Ancestors' Aid Ancestors' Aid
+9% Synergy $0.28
Rally the Righteous Rally the Righteous
+9% Synergy $0.15
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+8% Synergy $0.80
Bandage Bandage
+7% Synergy $0.14
Rabid Gnaw Rabid Gnaw
+7% Synergy $0.17
Sazacap's Brew Sazacap's Brew
+7% Synergy $0.22
Fall of the Hammer Fall of the Hammer
+7% Synergy $0.39
Accelerate Accelerate
+7% Synergy $0.53
Moment of Heroism Moment of Heroism
+7% Synergy $0.06
Mortal's Ardor Mortal's Ardor
+7% Synergy $0.16
Karametra's Blessing Karametra's Blessing
+7% Synergy $0.26
That's Rough Buddy That's Rough Buddy
+7% Synergy $0.27
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+6% Synergy $1.55
Haste Magic Haste Magic
+6% Synergy $0.19
Monstrous Rage Monstrous Rage
+6% Synergy $0.46
Might of the Meek Might of the Meek
+5% Synergy $0.19
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+5% Synergy $0.71
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+3% Synergy $2.53
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+3% Synergy $5.85
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+2% Synergy $1.29
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+1% Synergy $0.35
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-2% Synergy $0.26
Lightning Helix Lightning Helix
-2% Synergy $0.30
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-3% Synergy $7.14
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-7% Synergy $0.33
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-9% Synergy $0.36
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-9% Synergy $21.17
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-13% Synergy $1.43

Sorceries

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

Angelfire Ignition Angelfire Ignition
+22% Synergy $0.36
Honor Honor
+20% Synergy $0.24
Winds of Rath Winds of Rath
+15% Synergy $0.29
Arm the Cathars Arm the Cathars
+14% Synergy $0.08
Desperate Stand Desperate Stand
+14% Synergy $0.06
Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
+13% Synergy $0.19
Impolite Entrance Impolite Entrance
+13% Synergy $0.27
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+12% Synergy $0.23
Ancestral Anger Ancestral Anger
+10% Synergy $0.04
Gird for Battle Gird for Battle
+10% Synergy $0.09
Rile Rile
+8% Synergy $0.30
Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+8% Synergy $0.28
Dig Site Inventory Dig Site Inventory
+7% Synergy $0.08
Homestead Courage Homestead Courage
+7% Synergy $0.18
Reckless Charge Reckless Charge
+6% Synergy $0.11
Twinflame Twinflame
+6% Synergy $1.19
Retether Retether
+5% Synergy $18.66
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+1% Synergy $2.68
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-1% Synergy $0.36
Austere Command Austere Command
-3% Synergy $0.59
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-7% Synergy $0.27
Rip Apart Rip Apart
-7% Synergy $0.34
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-10% Synergy $2.39
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-19% Synergy $0.66

Utility Artifacts

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

Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+8% Synergy $1.87
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+7% Synergy $2.54
Sunforger Sunforger
+3% Synergy $2.97
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+3% Synergy $5.37
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+2% Synergy $5.59
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+2% Synergy $0.47
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.32
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
-4% Synergy $0.82
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-12% Synergy $7.29
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-22% Synergy $1.85

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
+28% Synergy $0.32
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+26% Synergy $0.29
Angelic Gift Angelic Gift
+25% Synergy $0.38
Conviction Conviction
+21% Synergy $0.06
Flickering Ward Flickering Ward
+21% Synergy $0.57
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+20% Synergy $0.37
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+19% Synergy $1.18
Leyline of Resonance Leyline of Resonance
+19% Synergy $0.67
Feather of Flight Feather of Flight
+15% Synergy $0.29
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+15% Synergy $1.18
Ghitu Firebreathing Ghitu Firebreathing
+15% Synergy $0.13
Sage's Reverie Sage's Reverie
+12% Synergy $0.29
Chained to the Rocks Chained to the Rocks
+12% Synergy $0.40
Ordeal of Purphoros Ordeal of Purphoros
+12% Synergy $0.11
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+10% Synergy $0.57
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+10% Synergy $0.33
Battle Mastery Battle Mastery
+10% Synergy $0.23
Emblem of the Warmind Emblem of the Warmind
+10% Synergy $0.43
Squee's Embrace Squee's Embrace
+9% Synergy $0.24
Chosen by Heliod Chosen by Heliod
+9% Synergy $0.06
Ordeal of Heliod Ordeal of Heliod
+8% Synergy $0.14
Bonds of Faith Bonds of Faith
+7% Synergy $0.08
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+7% Synergy $0.44
Aligned Heart Aligned Heart
+7% Synergy $0.22
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+6% Synergy $0.46
Sentinel's Eyes Sentinel's Eyes
+6% Synergy $0.21
Griffin Guide Griffin Guide
+6% Synergy $0.13
Tempest Technique Tempest Technique
+6% Synergy $0.76
Undying Rage Undying Rage
+6% Synergy $0.05
Messenger's Speed Messenger's Speed
+6% Synergy $0.08
Rune of Sustenance Rune of Sustenance
+5% Synergy $0.32
Angelic Destiny Angelic Destiny
+5% Synergy $0.38
Daily Regimen Daily Regimen
+5% Synergy $0.09
Madcap Skills Madcap Skills
+5% Synergy $0.18
Etali's Favor Etali's Favor
+4% Synergy $0.28
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+4% Synergy $0.15
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+3% Synergy $3.73
Pain for All Pain for All
+3% Synergy $0.58
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+2% Synergy $0.93
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+2% Synergy $0.56
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+1% Synergy $6.87
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-1% Synergy $0.75
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
-2% Synergy $7.82
Land Tax Land Tax
-5% Synergy $15.72

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 $1.66

Utility Lands

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

Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+15% Synergy $0.27
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+9% Synergy $0.27
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+7% Synergy $0.27
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+7% Synergy $10.00
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+5% Synergy $2.09
New Benalia New Benalia
+5% Synergy $0.26
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+4% Synergy $0.31
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
+4% Synergy $1.75
Axgard Armory Axgard Armory
+3% Synergy $0.39
Needle Spires Needle Spires
+3% Synergy $0.25
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+3% Synergy $51.56
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
+2% Synergy $0.52
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+1% Synergy $0.26
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+1% Synergy $0.29
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+1% Synergy $0.33
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
0% Synergy $10.99
Kher Keep Kher Keep
0% Synergy $0.31
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-3% Synergy $2.41
War Room War Room
-3% Synergy $2.31
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-4% Synergy $6.34
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-4% Synergy $1.11
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-6% Synergy $5.47
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-8% Synergy $0.31
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $2.54

Mana Artifacts

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

Boros Keyrune Boros Keyrune
+5% Synergy $0.22
Boros Cluestone Boros Cluestone
+4% Synergy $0.31
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.26
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.35
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.35
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.34
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-3% Synergy $0.43
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $0.65
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-9% Synergy $0.27
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-19% Synergy $0.39
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-23% Synergy $1.17

Lands

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

Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+20% Synergy $0.43
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
+13% Synergy $0.15
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+12% Synergy $0.36
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+10% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.23
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+6% Synergy $0.29
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+6% Synergy $1.55
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.26
Stone Quarry Stone Quarry
+4% Synergy $0.09
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+2% Synergy $0.19
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+2% Synergy $0.16
Lorehold Campus Lorehold Campus
+2% Synergy $0.27
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.16
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.15
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
+1% Synergy $1.10
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+1% Synergy $1.12
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
+1% Synergy $0.36
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
0% Synergy $0.27
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.27
Glittering Massif Glittering Massif
-1% Synergy $0.35
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-4% Synergy $0.32
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
-5% Synergy $3.50
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-6% Synergy $0.33
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-7% Synergy $0.34
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
-7% Synergy $0.32
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
-7% Synergy $10.34
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
-9% Synergy $0.67
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-10% Synergy $0.30
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-11% Synergy $3.58
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-12% Synergy $0.31
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-12% Synergy $1.04
Command Tower Command Tower
-15% Synergy $0.31
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-15% Synergy $16.13
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
-15% Synergy $10.79
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-17% Synergy $11.21
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-18% Synergy $32.49

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