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Anikthea, Hand of Erebos
Price tag $4.68

Legendary Enchantment CreatureDemigod

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Abzan

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

#165 Current Rank
#157 Last Week
#103 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Anikthea, Hand of Erebos.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Anikthea, Hand of Erebos decks.

Tectonic Split Tectonic Split
+5% Synergy $2.97
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+3% Synergy $0.68
The Legend of Yangchen Avatar Yangchen The Legend of Yangchen
+3% Synergy $3.28
Earthbender Ascension Earthbender Ascension
+1% Synergy $0.69
The Coming of Galactus The Coming of Galactus
+1% Synergy $99.99

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Anikthea, Hand of Erebos's abilities and overall game plan.

Sanctum Weaver Sanctum Weaver
+82% Synergy $4.42
Sythis, Harvest's Hand Sythis, Harvest's Hand
+81% Synergy $2.96
Eidolon of Blossoms Eidolon of Blossoms
+80% Synergy $2.46
Doomwake Giant Doomwake Giant
+73% Synergy $0.17
Setessan Champion Setessan Champion
+73% Synergy $5.52
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+72% Synergy $1.45
Jukai Naturalist Jukai Naturalist
+71% Synergy $0.69
Extinguish All Hope Extinguish All Hope
+68% Synergy $0.16
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+68% Synergy $6.25
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+66% Synergy $1.59

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Anikthea, Hand of Erebos decks.

Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+66% Synergy $2.77
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+63% Synergy $1.63
Demon of Fate's Design Demon of Fate's Design
+62% Synergy $0.13
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+61% Synergy $15.46
Weaver of Harmony Weaver of Harmony
+60% Synergy $2.96
Cacophony Unleashed Cacophony Unleashed
+59% Synergy $1.11
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+57% Synergy $1.30
Sterling Grove Sterling Grove
+56% Synergy $3.36
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+55% Synergy $7.96
Nyx Weaver Nyx Weaver
+55% Synergy $0.08

Game Changers

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

Aura Shards Aura Shards
+22% Synergy $21.86
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+20% Synergy $44.01
Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+10% Synergy $329.34
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+9% Synergy $30.57
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+4% Synergy $46.24
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-4% Synergy $48.67
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-4% Synergy $58.03

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Anikthea, Hand of Erebos's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Satyr Enchanter Satyr Enchanter
+56% Synergy $1.06
Herald of the Pantheon Herald of the Pantheon
+55% Synergy $2.49
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+53% Synergy $0.36
Composer of Spring Composer of Spring
+52% Synergy $4.75
Verduran Enchantress Verduran Enchantress
+52% Synergy $2.01
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+47% Synergy $0.81
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+47% Synergy $0.29
Calix, Guided by Fate Calix, Guided by Fate
+42% Synergy $11.05
Mindwrack Harpy Mindwrack Harpy
+37% Synergy $0.22
Nyxborn Behemoth Nyxborn Behemoth
+35% Synergy $0.92
Grim Guardian Grim Guardian
+33% Synergy $0.24
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
+33% Synergy $0.19
Courser of Kruphix Courser of Kruphix
+32% Synergy $2.37
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+30% Synergy $0.21
Heliod, God of the Sun Heliod, God of the Sun
+28% Synergy $4.74
Soaring Lightbringer Soaring Lightbringer
+28% Synergy $0.24
Nyxbloom Ancient Nyxbloom Ancient
+27% Synergy $22.41
Summon: Titan Summon: Titan
+23% Synergy $0.97
Nessian Wanderer Nessian Wanderer
+22% Synergy $0.18
Overlord of the Balemurk Overlord of the Balemurk
+21% Synergy $21.43
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
+20% Synergy $1.52
Yenna, Redtooth Regent Yenna, Redtooth Regent
+19% Synergy $1.41
Yuna, Hope of Spira Yuna, Hope of Spira
+19% Synergy $2.70
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+18% Synergy $0.26
Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
+17% Synergy $15.39
Gravebreaker Lamia Gravebreaker Lamia
+16% Synergy $0.48
Nylea's Colossus Nylea's Colossus
+16% Synergy $5.77
Summon: Primal Odin Summon: Primal Odin
+15% Synergy $0.81
Overlord of the Hauntwoods Overlord of the Hauntwoods
+15% Synergy $9.56
Argothian Enchantress Argothian Enchantress
+15% Synergy $42.12
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
+14% Synergy $0.14
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+13% Synergy $5.93
Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+13% Synergy $0.30
Summon: Knights of Round Summon: Knights of Round
+13% Synergy $6.68
Narci, Fable Singer Narci, Fable Singer
+11% Synergy $11.15
Nesting Dovehawk Nesting Dovehawk
+11% Synergy $17.56
Greater Tanuki Greater Tanuki
+10% Synergy $0.05
Summon: Fenrir Summon: Fenrir
+9% Synergy $0.30
Karametra, God of Harvests Karametra, God of Harvests
+9% Synergy $4.11
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
+9% Synergy $0.48
Agent of Erebos Agent of Erebos
+9% Synergy $0.33
Archetype of Endurance Archetype of Endurance
+8% Synergy $1.30
Summon: Yojimbo Summon: Yojimbo
+7% Synergy $1.70
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+7% Synergy $1.05
Underworld Coinsmith Underworld Coinsmith
+6% Synergy $0.33
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+6% Synergy $9.36
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+5% Synergy $23.73
Springheart Nantuko Springheart Nantuko
+3% Synergy $5.14
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
-1% Synergy $30.04
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-23% Synergy $12.29

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Anikthea, Hand of Erebos safe.

Entomb Entomb
+20% Synergy $13.44
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+17% Synergy $0.25
Sundering Growth Sundering Growth
+17% Synergy $0.33
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+10% Synergy $1.68
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+8% Synergy $4.45
Druid's Deliverance Druid's Deliverance
+7% Synergy $0.24
Grisly Salvage Grisly Salvage
+5% Synergy $0.11
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+4% Synergy $10.05
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+4% Synergy $7.43
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+3% Synergy $1.38
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+1% Synergy $15.17
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
0% Synergy $8.05
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-2% Synergy $0.85
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-4% Synergy $0.95
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-8% Synergy $3.03
Beast Within Beast Within
-13% Synergy $0.50
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-20% Synergy $1.07
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-22% Synergy $1.45

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Anikthea, Hand of Erebos's game plan and control the board.

Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+19% Synergy $1.09
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+15% Synergy $0.89
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+14% Synergy $2.36
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+12% Synergy $8.67
Farseek Farseek
+11% Synergy $0.37
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+8% Synergy $0.44
Replenish Replenish
+8% Synergy $122.39
Kruphix's Insight Kruphix's Insight
+8% Synergy $0.30
Commune with the Gods Commune with the Gods
+7% Synergy $0.10
Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+6% Synergy $0.69
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
+2% Synergy $2.99
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
0% Synergy $2.53
Buried Alive Buried Alive
0% Synergy $0.97
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $5.67
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $3.40
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-4% Synergy $1.89
Three Visits Three Visits
-5% Synergy $7.14
Damn Damn
-7% Synergy $1.18
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-18% Synergy $6.43
Cultivate Cultivate
-21% Synergy $0.46

Utility Artifacts

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

Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+8% Synergy $23.71
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+6% Synergy $5.70
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+6% Synergy $3.53
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $3.82
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-10% Synergy $1.25

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Anikthea, Hand of Erebos's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+56% Synergy $0.20
Binding the Old Gods Binding the Old Gods
+50% Synergy $0.13
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+39% Synergy $1.79
Song of the Worldsoul Song of the Worldsoul
+39% Synergy $4.38
Growing Ranks Growing Ranks
+36% Synergy $0.48
Hallowed Haunting Hallowed Haunting
+35% Synergy $4.56
The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+34% Synergy $0.12
Font of Fertility Font of Fertility
+34% Synergy $0.21
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+32% Synergy $6.69
Battle at the Helvault Battle at the Helvault
+32% Synergy $6.74
Battle for Bretagard Battle for Bretagard
+28% Synergy $0.19
Cast Out Cast Out
+28% Synergy $0.04
Sandwurm Convergence Sandwurm Convergence
+27% Synergy $0.21
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+26% Synergy $22.20
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+25% Synergy $0.24
Privileged Position Privileged Position
+25% Synergy $3.22
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+25% Synergy $8.95
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+23% Synergy $40.01
The Binding of the Titans The Binding of the Titans
+23% Synergy $0.10
Khalni Heart Expedition Khalni Heart Expedition
+22% Synergy $0.28
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+22% Synergy $0.24
The Mending of Dominaria The Mending of Dominaria
+21% Synergy $0.24
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+21% Synergy $0.16
Greater Auramancy Greater Auramancy
+21% Synergy $12.54
Omen of the Hunt Omen of the Hunt
+21% Synergy $0.10
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+20% Synergy $0.97
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+19% Synergy $4.38
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+18% Synergy $1.27
Abundance Abundance
+18% Synergy $1.16
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+17% Synergy $1.81
Three Blind Mice Three Blind Mice
+17% Synergy $0.27
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+16% Synergy $0.81
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+15% Synergy $4.91
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+15% Synergy $7.56
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+15% Synergy $0.09
Ghoulish Impetus Ghoulish Impetus
+15% Synergy $7.00
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+14% Synergy $27.48
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+14% Synergy $0.47
True Conviction True Conviction
+14% Synergy $4.27
Familiar Ground Familiar Ground
+14% Synergy $0.57
Cunning Rhetoric Cunning Rhetoric
+14% Synergy $1.52
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
+13% Synergy $0.24
Seal of Primordium Seal of Primordium
+13% Synergy $0.21
On Wings of Gold On Wings of Gold
+13% Synergy $0.30
City of Death City of Death
+13% Synergy $0.75
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+12% Synergy $3.50
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+10% Synergy $3.69
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+10% Synergy $2.34
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+10% Synergy $10.10
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+1% Synergy $21.62

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Anikthea, Hand of Erebos to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Calix, Destiny's Hand Calix, Destiny's Hand
+33% Synergy $1.00

Utility Lands

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

Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+36% Synergy $5.61
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+8% Synergy $0.59
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+8% Synergy $4.32
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $2.04
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+2% Synergy $7.08
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
0% Synergy $5.00
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-2% Synergy $0.32
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-3% Synergy $6.62
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-4% Synergy $33.00
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-5% Synergy $6.52
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-5% Synergy $47.10
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-8% Synergy $0.35
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-13% Synergy $0.62

Mana Artifacts

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

Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.16
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.43

Lands

The mana base foundation for Anikthea, Hand of Erebos decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Tainted Field Tainted Field
+25% Synergy $0.19
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
+24% Synergy $0.14
Valgavoth's Lair Valgavoth's Lair
+24% Synergy $0.58
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
+23% Synergy $0.25
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+22% Synergy $0.24
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+22% Synergy $0.12
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
+21% Synergy $0.12
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+20% Synergy $0.18
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+19% Synergy $0.15
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+19% Synergy $0.18
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+19% Synergy $0.15
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+19% Synergy $0.14
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+18% Synergy $0.14
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+17% Synergy $0.15
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+16% Synergy $0.20
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+14% Synergy $0.13
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
+13% Synergy $0.24
Sandsteppe Citadel Sandsteppe Citadel
+10% Synergy $0.14
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+10% Synergy $11.81
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+9% Synergy $10.93
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+9% Synergy $6.24
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+9% Synergy $11.80
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+9% Synergy $0.09
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+8% Synergy $7.05
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+8% Synergy $12.87
Command Tower Command Tower
+5% Synergy $0.23
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
+4% Synergy $15.19
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+4% Synergy $3.21
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+3% Synergy $6.13
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.06
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.08
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.09
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
+2% Synergy $5.31
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+1% Synergy $17.00
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+1% Synergy $6.39
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
0% Synergy $14.94
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
0% Synergy $1.69
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-1% Synergy $0.58
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-2% Synergy $0.25
Savannah Savannah
-2% Synergy
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-3% Synergy $9.40
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-3% Synergy $19.58
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-3% Synergy $20.45
Brushland Brushland
-5% Synergy $0.44
Murmuring Bosk Murmuring Bosk
-8% Synergy $0.30
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-10% Synergy $0.38
Deceptive Landscape Deceptive Landscape
-10% Synergy $0.12
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-11% Synergy $0.25
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-13% Synergy $0.47
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-19% Synergy $0.07

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