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Anikthea, Hand of Erebos
Price tag $4.38

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

#180 Current Rank
#175 Last Week
#122 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.

Shimmerwilds Growth Shimmerwilds Growth
+3% Synergy $0.26
Midnight Tilling Midnight Tilling
+1% Synergy $0.15
Prismatic Undercurrents Prismatic Undercurrents
+1% Synergy $0.23
Springleaf Parade Springleaf Parade
+1% Synergy $6.10
Kinbinding Kinbinding
0% Synergy $0.31

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 $4.52
Sythis, Harvest's Hand Sythis, Harvest's Hand
+81% Synergy $3.80
Eidolon of Blossoms Eidolon of Blossoms
+81% Synergy $2.66
Setessan Champion Setessan Champion
+73% Synergy $5.80
Doomwake Giant Doomwake Giant
+73% Synergy $0.18
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+72% Synergy $1.31
Jukai Naturalist Jukai Naturalist
+71% Synergy $1.07
Extinguish All Hope Extinguish All Hope
+69% Synergy $0.20
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+68% Synergy $6.46
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+66% Synergy $1.60

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 $3.59
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+63% Synergy $1.82
Demon of Fate's Design Demon of Fate's Design
+62% Synergy $0.13
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+61% Synergy $15.27
Weaver of Harmony Weaver of Harmony
+60% Synergy $2.58
Cacophony Unleashed Cacophony Unleashed
+59% Synergy $1.29
Sterling Grove Sterling Grove
+57% Synergy $4.13
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+57% Synergy $1.43
Nyx Weaver Nyx Weaver
+55% Synergy $0.10
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+54% Synergy $10.84

Game Changers

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

Aura Shards Aura Shards
+22% Synergy $21.64
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+20% Synergy $48.00
Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+10% Synergy $328.01
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+9% Synergy $31.79
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+4% Synergy $47.39
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-3% Synergy $57.74
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-4% Synergy $61.04

Creatures

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

Herald of the Pantheon Herald of the Pantheon
+55% Synergy $3.99
Satyr Enchanter Satyr Enchanter
+55% Synergy $1.21
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+53% Synergy $0.27
Composer of Spring Composer of Spring
+52% Synergy $5.57
Verduran Enchantress Verduran Enchantress
+51% Synergy $2.12
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+47% Synergy $0.89
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+47% Synergy $0.30
Calix, Guided by Fate Calix, Guided by Fate
+43% Synergy $11.42
Mindwrack Harpy Mindwrack Harpy
+37% Synergy $0.28
Nyxborn Behemoth Nyxborn Behemoth
+34% Synergy $1.24
Grim Guardian Grim Guardian
+33% Synergy $0.38
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
+32% Synergy $0.27
Courser of Kruphix Courser of Kruphix
+31% Synergy $2.57
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+30% Synergy $0.27
Soaring Lightbringer Soaring Lightbringer
+28% Synergy $0.20
Heliod, God of the Sun Heliod, God of the Sun
+28% Synergy $6.79
Nyxbloom Ancient Nyxbloom Ancient
+27% Synergy $24.88
Summon: Titan Summon: Titan
+24% Synergy $1.73
Overlord of the Balemurk Overlord of the Balemurk
+21% Synergy $26.68
Nessian Wanderer Nessian Wanderer
+21% Synergy $0.23
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
+20% Synergy $1.85
Yuna, Hope of Spira Yuna, Hope of Spira
+19% Synergy $3.48
Yenna, Redtooth Regent Yenna, Redtooth Regent
+18% Synergy $1.92
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+17% Synergy $0.26
Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
+17% Synergy $13.91
Gravebreaker Lamia Gravebreaker Lamia
+16% Synergy $0.50
Overlord of the Hauntwoods Overlord of the Hauntwoods
+16% Synergy $9.55
Nylea's Colossus Nylea's Colossus
+16% Synergy $6.07
Summon: Primal Odin Summon: Primal Odin
+15% Synergy $1.56
Argothian Enchantress Argothian Enchantress
+15% Synergy $41.24
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+14% Synergy $7.81
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
+14% Synergy $0.19
Summon: Knights of Round Summon: Knights of Round
+13% Synergy $9.43
Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+13% Synergy $0.33
Narci, Fable Singer Narci, Fable Singer
+11% Synergy $10.62
Nesting Dovehawk Nesting Dovehawk
+10% Synergy $20.53
Summon: Fenrir Summon: Fenrir
+9% Synergy $0.24
Karametra, God of Harvests Karametra, God of Harvests
+9% Synergy $4.80
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
+9% Synergy $0.60
Greater Tanuki Greater Tanuki
+9% Synergy $0.11
Agent of Erebos Agent of Erebos
+8% Synergy $0.26
Archetype of Endurance Archetype of Endurance
+8% Synergy $1.63
Summon: Yojimbo Summon: Yojimbo
+7% Synergy $1.63
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+7% Synergy $0.89
Underworld Coinsmith Underworld Coinsmith
+6% Synergy $0.35
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+6% Synergy $11.07
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+4% Synergy $25.16
Springheart Nantuko Springheart Nantuko
+3% Synergy $4.93
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
0% Synergy $32.84
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-23% Synergy $12.79

Instants

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

Entomb Entomb
+21% Synergy $13.69
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+17% Synergy $0.22
Sundering Growth Sundering Growth
+17% Synergy $0.30
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+9% Synergy $0.98
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+9% Synergy $4.65
Druid's Deliverance Druid's Deliverance
+7% Synergy $0.26
Grisly Salvage Grisly Salvage
+6% Synergy $0.11
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+5% Synergy $7.51
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+3% Synergy $11.42
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+3% Synergy $2.17
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+1% Synergy $17.10
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
0% Synergy $7.73
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-2% Synergy $0.95
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-4% Synergy $0.88
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-8% Synergy $1.31
Beast Within Beast Within
-12% Synergy $0.59
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-20% Synergy $1.25
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-22% Synergy $1.89

Sorceries

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

Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+18% Synergy $0.70
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+15% Synergy $0.91
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+14% Synergy $3.06
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+12% Synergy $10.04
Farseek Farseek
+10% Synergy $0.50
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+8% Synergy $0.36
Replenish Replenish
+8% Synergy $125.17
Commune with the Gods Commune with the Gods
+8% Synergy $0.17
Kruphix's Insight Kruphix's Insight
+8% Synergy $0.30
Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+6% Synergy $0.96
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
+2% Synergy $1.84
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+1% Synergy $0.97
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
0% Synergy $3.00
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $5.26
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $4.96
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-4% Synergy $2.42
Three Visits Three Visits
-5% Synergy $8.18
Damn Damn
-7% Synergy $1.10
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-18% Synergy $7.18
Cultivate Cultivate
-21% Synergy $0.39

Utility Artifacts

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

Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+8% Synergy $26.32
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+7% Synergy $5.30
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+6% Synergy $3.77
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $4.38
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-10% Synergy $1.52

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
+55% Synergy $0.23
Binding the Old Gods Binding the Old Gods
+50% Synergy $0.10
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+39% Synergy $2.59
Song of the Worldsoul Song of the Worldsoul
+39% Synergy $4.36
Growing Ranks Growing Ranks
+36% Synergy $0.49
The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+34% Synergy $0.20
Font of Fertility Font of Fertility
+34% Synergy $0.21
Hallowed Haunting Hallowed Haunting
+34% Synergy $4.63
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+33% Synergy $5.72
Battle at the Helvault Battle at the Helvault
+31% Synergy $5.43
Battle for Bretagard Battle for Bretagard
+28% Synergy $0.58
Cast Out Cast Out
+27% Synergy $0.06
Sandwurm Convergence Sandwurm Convergence
+27% Synergy $0.22
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+26% Synergy $25.69
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+25% Synergy $0.30
Privileged Position Privileged Position
+25% Synergy $3.24
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+25% Synergy $10.90
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+23% Synergy $46.31
The Binding of the Titans The Binding of the Titans
+23% Synergy $0.12
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+22% Synergy $0.32
The Mending of Dominaria The Mending of Dominaria
+21% Synergy $0.27
Khalni Heart Expedition Khalni Heart Expedition
+21% Synergy $0.28
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+21% Synergy $0.17
Greater Auramancy Greater Auramancy
+21% Synergy $13.51
Omen of the Hunt Omen of the Hunt
+21% Synergy $0.12
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+20% Synergy $1.05
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+19% Synergy $5.98
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+18% Synergy $2.65
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+17% Synergy $1.65
Abundance Abundance
+17% Synergy $1.16
Three Blind Mice Three Blind Mice
+17% Synergy $0.32
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+15% Synergy $31.09
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+15% Synergy $5.50
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+15% Synergy $8.57
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+15% Synergy $0.14
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+15% Synergy $0.13
Familiar Ground Familiar Ground
+15% Synergy $0.56
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+14% Synergy $0.66
True Conviction True Conviction
+14% Synergy $4.87
Ghoulish Impetus Ghoulish Impetus
+14% Synergy $6.80
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
+13% Synergy $0.23
Seal of Primordium Seal of Primordium
+13% Synergy $0.16
On Wings of Gold On Wings of Gold
+13% Synergy $0.22
Cunning Rhetoric Cunning Rhetoric
+13% Synergy $1.79
City of Death City of Death
+13% Synergy $0.79
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+12% Synergy $3.77
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+10% Synergy $4.61
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+10% Synergy $2.41
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+10% Synergy $10.86
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+1% Synergy $23.88

Planeswalkers

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

Calix, Destiny's Hand Calix, Destiny's Hand
+32% Synergy $1.16

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
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+9% Synergy $4.58
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+8% Synergy $0.71
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+3% Synergy $9.07
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $3.76
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
0% Synergy $5.11
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-2% Synergy $0.42
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-3% Synergy $38.91
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-3% Synergy $6.17
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-4% Synergy $53.85
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-5% Synergy $13.40
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-8% Synergy $0.28
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-14% Synergy $0.82

Mana Artifacts

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

Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.33
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.35

Lands

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

Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
+25% Synergy $0.18
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+25% Synergy $0.18
Valgavoth's Lair Valgavoth's Lair
+24% Synergy $0.52
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
+23% Synergy $0.29
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+23% Synergy $0.22
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+21% Synergy $0.13
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
+20% Synergy $0.15
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+20% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+19% Synergy $0.14
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+18% Synergy $0.15
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+18% Synergy $0.13
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+18% Synergy $0.16
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+18% Synergy $0.16
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+16% Synergy $0.21
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+16% Synergy $0.12
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+14% Synergy $0.11
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
+13% Synergy $0.23
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+10% Synergy $6.43
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+10% Synergy $11.80
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+10% Synergy $0.08
Sandsteppe Citadel Sandsteppe Citadel
+9% Synergy $0.10
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+9% Synergy $9.04
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+9% Synergy $12.94
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+9% Synergy $12.50
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+9% Synergy $12.99
Command Tower Command Tower
+5% Synergy $0.23
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
+4% Synergy $16.00
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+4% Synergy $3.18
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+3% Synergy $6.24
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.14
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.12
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
+2% Synergy $8.31
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.13
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+1% Synergy $7.24
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+1% Synergy $7.88
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
0% Synergy $8.43
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-1% Synergy $0.65
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-1% Synergy $1.98
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-2% Synergy $23.37
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-2% Synergy $0.46
Savannah Savannah
-2% Synergy
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-3% Synergy $10.29
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-3% Synergy $23.53
Brushland Brushland
-5% Synergy $0.80
Murmuring Bosk Murmuring Bosk
-8% Synergy $0.68
Deceptive Landscape Deceptive Landscape
-10% Synergy $0.11
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-11% Synergy $0.34
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-12% Synergy $0.24
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-13% Synergy $0.37
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-19% Synergy $0.21

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