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Anhelo, the Painter
Price tag $0.37

Legendary CreatureVampire Assassin

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for R
Grixis

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#446 Current Rank
#438 Last Week
#404 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Anhelo, the Painter.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Anhelo, the Painter decks.

Resonating Lute Resonating Lute
+13% Synergy $4.71
Abstract Paintmage Abstract Paintmage
+9% Synergy $0.14
Tablet of Discovery Tablet of Discovery
+5% Synergy $0.34
Flow State Flow State
+5% Synergy $4.88
Blazing Firesinger Blazing Firesinger
+4% Synergy $0.39

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Anhelo, the Painter's abilities and overall game plan.

Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+65% Synergy $0.42
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+64% Synergy $17.86
Cormela, Glamour Thief Cormela, Glamour Thief
+62% Synergy $0.15
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+61% Synergy $2.18
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+55% Synergy $0.23
Double Vision Double Vision
+55% Synergy $0.56
Poppet Stitcher Poppet Factory Poppet Stitcher
+52% Synergy $2.41
Kess, Dissident Mage Kess, Dissident Mage
+52% Synergy $4.67
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+51% Synergy $1.21
Big Score Big Score
+51% Synergy $0.63

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Anhelo, the Painter decks.

Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+49% Synergy $0.76
Cryptic Pursuit Cryptic Pursuit
+48% Synergy $0.18
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+45% Synergy $0.46
Bloodghast Bloodghast
+44% Synergy $0.90
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+43% Synergy $3.08
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+42% Synergy $0.44
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+42% Synergy $0.87
Baral and Kari Zev Baral and Kari Zev
+42% Synergy $0.25
Bedevil Bedevil
+31% Synergy $0.26
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+18% Synergy $0.38

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+10% Synergy $41.65
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+9% Synergy $34.13
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-2% Synergy $17.27
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-5% Synergy $12.72
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-6% Synergy $68.04
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-6% Synergy $41.42
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-8% Synergy $56.28
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-8% Synergy $64.98
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-10% Synergy $67.17

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Anhelo, the Painter's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Sinister Concierge Sinister Concierge
+39% Synergy $0.93
Dogged Detective Dogged Detective
+36% Synergy $0.21
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
+35% Synergy $0.37
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred Lagomos, Hand of Hatred
+32% Synergy $0.30
Deekah, Fractal Theorist Deekah, Fractal Theorist
+24% Synergy $0.43
Squee, the Immortal Squee, the Immortal
+24% Synergy $1.07
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+22% Synergy $1.22
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+20% Synergy $5.51
Timeline Culler Timeline Culler
+20% Synergy $0.36
Errant, Street Artist Errant, Street Artist
+19% Synergy $0.31
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+18% Synergy $1.42
Skyclave Shade Skyclave Shade
+18% Synergy $0.13
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+17% Synergy $0.92
Bloodsoaked Champion Bloodsoaked Champion
+17% Synergy $0.36
Forsaken Miner Forsaken Miner
+16% Synergy $0.86
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+13% Synergy $0.31
Magnus the Red Magnus the Red
+12% Synergy $20.43
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+11% Synergy $0.34
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+10% Synergy $1.12
Rekindling Phoenix Rekindling Phoenix
+10% Synergy $0.42
Parnesse, the Subtle Brush Parnesse, the Subtle Brush
+10% Synergy $0.30
Mercurial Spelldancer Mercurial Spelldancer
+10% Synergy $0.29
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+9% Synergy $0.27
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+9% Synergy $17.51
Cult Conscript Cult Conscript
+9% Synergy $0.27
Sneaky Snacker Sneaky Snacker
+9% Synergy $0.24
Spellbinding Soprano Spellbinding Soprano
+9% Synergy $0.19
Saruman, the White Hand Saruman, the White Hand
+8% Synergy $0.37
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+8% Synergy $0.30
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+8% Synergy $2.54
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+6% Synergy $0.93
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+6% Synergy $0.19
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+6% Synergy $3.73
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
+5% Synergy $1.61
Alania, Divergent Storm Alania, Divergent Storm
+5% Synergy $0.27
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+5% Synergy $9.41
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+5% Synergy $0.64
Puppeteer Clique Puppeteer Clique
+4% Synergy $0.35
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+4% Synergy $2.16
Pink Horror Pink Horror
+4% Synergy $0.92
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
+3% Synergy $22.10
Sedgemoor Witch Sedgemoor Witch
+3% Synergy $10.69
Lord of the Nazgûl Lord of the Nazgûl
0% Synergy $1.35
Black Waltz No. 3 Black Waltz No. 3
0% Synergy $0.30
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-6% Synergy $17.28
Nightscape Familiar Nightscape Familiar
-8% Synergy $0.39

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Anhelo, the Painter safe.

Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+37% Synergy $0.68
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+35% Synergy $0.35
Maestros Charm Maestros Charm
+35% Synergy $0.32
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+34% Synergy $0.25
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+23% Synergy $0.34
A Little Chat A Little Chat
+20% Synergy $0.09
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+19% Synergy $0.26
Waste Management Waste Management
+18% Synergy $0.15
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+16% Synergy $0.38
Startle Startle
+15% Synergy $0.19
Rotten Reunion Rotten Reunion
+15% Synergy $0.26
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+13% Synergy $4.23
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+13% Synergy $0.42
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+12% Synergy $0.36
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+12% Synergy $2.45
Opt Opt
+11% Synergy $0.21
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+11% Synergy $0.30
Audacious Swap Audacious Swap
+10% Synergy $0.26
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+9% Synergy $0.41
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+8% Synergy $1.37
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+8% Synergy $0.48
Body Count Body Count
+8% Synergy $2.38
Snap Snap
+7% Synergy $3.62
Reverberate Reverberate
+7% Synergy $3.60
Quick Study Quick Study
+7% Synergy $0.10
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+6% Synergy $5.08
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+6% Synergy $0.26
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+5% Synergy $3.32
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+5% Synergy $1.86
Galvanic Iteration Galvanic Iteration
+5% Synergy $0.32
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+4% Synergy $0.36
Seething Song Seething Song
+4% Synergy $12.87
Village Rites Village Rites
+4% Synergy $0.82
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+3% Synergy $3.22
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+2% Synergy $2.89
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+2% Synergy $5.53
Consider Consider
+2% Synergy $0.24
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $13.31
Pongify Pongify
+1% Synergy $1.73
Abrade Abrade
0% Synergy $0.35
Terminate Terminate
-3% Synergy $0.38
Negate Negate
-3% Synergy $0.20
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-4% Synergy $2.10
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-4% Synergy $26.08
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-4% Synergy $52.04
Counterspell Counterspell
-7% Synergy $2.48
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-8% Synergy $6.80
Swan Song Swan Song
-8% Synergy $6.97
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-10% Synergy $68.07
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-11% Synergy $1.30

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Anhelo, the Painter's game plan and control the board.

Make an Example Make an Example
+34% Synergy $8.85
Ponder Ponder
+33% Synergy $1.54
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+32% Synergy $0.33
Preordain Preordain
+28% Synergy $0.64
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+26% Synergy $32.22
Maestros Confluence Maestros Confluence
+26% Synergy $0.28
Drawn from Dreams Drawn from Dreams
+25% Synergy $0.32
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+23% Synergy $0.37
Clone Legion Clone Legion
+23% Synergy $4.33
Cruel Ultimatum Cruel Ultimatum
+22% Synergy $0.53
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+22% Synergy $0.34
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+17% Synergy $1.22
Dread Summons Dread Summons
+17% Synergy $0.23
Jaya's Immolating Inferno Jaya's Immolating Inferno
+17% Synergy $2.39
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+16% Synergy $0.35
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+16% Synergy $12.63
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+15% Synergy $0.51
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+14% Synergy $0.20
Flawless Forgery Flawless Forgery
+14% Synergy $0.19
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+13% Synergy $8.42
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+13% Synergy $0.24
Cut // Ribbons Cut // Ribbons
+13% Synergy $0.43
Dream Harvest Dream Harvest
+12% Synergy $0.36
Talrand's Invocation Talrand's Invocation
+12% Synergy $0.08
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+11% Synergy $6.94
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+11% Synergy $3.45
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+10% Synergy $0.42
Rise from the Tides Rise from the Tides
+10% Synergy $0.20
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+9% Synergy $0.28
Damnable Pact Damnable Pact
+9% Synergy $0.63
Prisoner's Dilemma Prisoner's Dilemma
+9% Synergy $6.43
Xander's Pact Xander's Pact
+9% Synergy $0.19
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+8% Synergy $0.36
Fevered Suspicion Fevered Suspicion
+7% Synergy $3.06
Time Warp Time Warp
+7% Synergy $13.41
Hex Hex
+7% Synergy $0.28
Syphon Flesh Syphon Flesh
+7% Synergy $0.39
Stock Up Stock Up
+6% Synergy $2.83
Karn's Temporal Sundering Karn's Temporal Sundering
+6% Synergy $1.64
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+5% Synergy $33.91
Expropriate Expropriate
+5% Synergy $15.30
Ensnared by the Mara Ensnared by the Mara
+4% Synergy $6.82
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+3% Synergy $2.07
Great Intelligence's Plan Great Intelligence's Plan
+3% Synergy $0.35
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-3% Synergy $2.39
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-8% Synergy $4.69
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-9% Synergy $0.27
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-12% Synergy $0.65
Reanimate Reanimate
-13% Synergy $9.18
Windfall Windfall
-15% Synergy $4.79

Utility Artifacts

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

Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+16% Synergy $12.38
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+12% Synergy $0.31
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+12% Synergy $0.90
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+5% Synergy $0.63
Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+5% Synergy $0.99
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+2% Synergy $3.57
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-16% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Anhelo, the Painter's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Ghoulish Procession Ghoulish Procession
+33% Synergy $0.30
Maestros Ascendancy Maestros Ascendancy
+25% Synergy $0.18
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+23% Synergy $2.79
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+16% Synergy $1.02
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+15% Synergy $6.84
Curse of the Restless Dead Curse of the Restless Dead
+11% Synergy $4.12
Fire Nation Occupation Fire Nation Occupation
+9% Synergy $0.51
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+8% Synergy $0.39
Case of the Stashed Skeleton Case of the Stashed Skeleton
+8% Synergy $0.36
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+7% Synergy $0.55
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+7% Synergy $2.76
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+7% Synergy $0.35
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+6% Synergy $0.33
Determined Iteration Determined Iteration
+4% Synergy $2.56
Curse of Disturbance Curse of Disturbance
+4% Synergy $1.57
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+2% Synergy $17.13
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
0% Synergy $8.91
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
0% Synergy $0.38
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-8% Synergy $10.56
Propaganda Propaganda
-9% Synergy $3.42

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Anhelo, the Painter to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
+19% Synergy $1.12
Professor Onyx Professor Onyx
+13% Synergy $4.70
Chandra, Hope's Beacon Chandra, Hope's Beacon
+7% Synergy $2.26

Utility Lands

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

Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+12% Synergy $0.81
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+1% Synergy $0.53
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+1% Synergy $11.19
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
0% Synergy $7.40
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $2.51
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $28.46
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-4% Synergy $58.63

Mana Artifacts

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

Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+19% Synergy $0.42
Séance Board Séance Board
+16% Synergy $2.24
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+15% Synergy $1.18
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+15% Synergy $2.32
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+11% Synergy $0.65
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.39
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.34
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-5% Synergy $1.30
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $2.90
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.17
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-7% Synergy $0.34
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-8% Synergy $1.81
Relic of Sauron Relic of Sauron
-11% Synergy $7.22
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-12% Synergy $3.52
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-13% Synergy $2.69

Lands

The mana base foundation for Anhelo, the Painter decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+34% Synergy $0.44
Maestros Theater Maestros Theater
+31% Synergy $0.28
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+27% Synergy $0.28
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
+27% Synergy $0.36
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+21% Synergy $0.33
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+19% Synergy $0.35
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+19% Synergy $0.23
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+19% Synergy $0.27
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+18% Synergy $0.37
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+17% Synergy $0.38
Grixis Panorama Grixis Panorama
+16% Synergy $0.30
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+14% Synergy $0.29
Thriving Moor Thriving Moor
+13% Synergy $0.27
Thriving Bluff Thriving Bluff
+13% Synergy $0.26
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+13% Synergy $0.42
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+12% Synergy $0.30
Crumbling Necropolis Crumbling Necropolis
+12% Synergy $0.33
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+12% Synergy $0.26
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+10% Synergy $1.12
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+9% Synergy $0.41
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+7% Synergy $0.32
Island Island
+5% Synergy $0.21
Mountain Mountain
+5% Synergy $0.16
Swamp Swamp
+5% Synergy $0.11
Xander's Lounge Xander's Lounge
+5% Synergy $13.35
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+4% Synergy $6.74
Seething Landscape Seething Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.24
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+3% Synergy $1.36
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.30
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+2% Synergy $0.28
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+2% Synergy $0.37
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+1% Synergy $7.52
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
0% Synergy $0.33
Training Center Training Center
-1% Synergy $13.96
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-1% Synergy $0.23
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-2% Synergy $0.32
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-3% Synergy $30.19
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-4% Synergy $30.66
Underground River Underground River
-4% Synergy $1.34
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-4% Synergy $1.04
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-5% Synergy $11.14
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-6% Synergy $0.30
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-6% Synergy $9.12
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-6% Synergy $34.87
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-7% Synergy $18.44
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-8% Synergy $11.88
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-8% Synergy $16.20
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-8% Synergy $0.23
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-11% Synergy $0.53
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-11% Synergy $3.13

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