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Anikthea, Hand of Erebos
Price tag $6.43

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

#135 Current Rank
#134 Last Week
#76 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.

Summon: Titan Summon: Titan
+18% Synergy $2.81
Yuna, Hope of Spira Yuna, Hope of Spira
+17% Synergy $15.50
Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
+14% Synergy $24.28
Summon: Primal Odin Summon: Primal Odin
+14% Synergy $2.22
Summon: Knights of Round Summon: Knights of Round
+12% Synergy $16.00

High Synergy Cards

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

Sythis, Harvest's Hand Sythis, Harvest's Hand
+81% Synergy $3.36
Sanctum Weaver Sanctum Weaver
+81% Synergy $4.86
Eidolon of Blossoms Eidolon of Blossoms
+79% Synergy $2.61
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+73% Synergy $1.07
Setessan Champion Setessan Champion
+73% Synergy $3.38
Doomwake Giant Doomwake Giant
+72% Synergy $0.25
Jukai Naturalist Jukai Naturalist
+71% Synergy $0.45
Extinguish All Hope Extinguish All Hope
+68% Synergy $0.16
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+68% Synergy $5.45
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+66% Synergy $0.43

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 $3.05
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+64% Synergy $1.21
Demon of Fate's Design Demon of Fate's Design
+62% Synergy $0.27
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+61% Synergy $16.41
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+59% Synergy $4.21
Weaver of Harmony Weaver of Harmony
+59% Synergy $1.39
Cacophony Unleashed Cacophony Unleashed
+59% Synergy $1.05
Satyr Enchanter Satyr Enchanter
+56% Synergy $1.10
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+56% Synergy $7.70
Sterling Grove Sterling Grove
+56% Synergy $4.16

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+22% Synergy $35.28
Aura Shards Aura Shards
+22% Synergy $18.23
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+10% Synergy $28.23
Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+10% Synergy $349.70
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+4% Synergy $45.09
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $94.56
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-3% Synergy $58.27
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-4% Synergy $50.84

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
+56% Synergy $4.68
Nyx Weaver Nyx Weaver
+55% Synergy $0.12
Composer of Spring Composer of Spring
+55% Synergy $4.75
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+54% Synergy $0.54
Verduran Enchantress Verduran Enchantress
+53% Synergy $1.84
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+48% Synergy $0.74
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+48% Synergy $0.41
Calix, Guided by Fate Calix, Guided by Fate
+43% Synergy $11.87
Nyxborn Behemoth Nyxborn Behemoth
+37% Synergy $0.52
Mindwrack Harpy Mindwrack Harpy
+36% Synergy $0.18
Courser of Kruphix Courser of Kruphix
+34% Synergy $2.53
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
+33% Synergy $0.20
Grim Guardian Grim Guardian
+32% Synergy $0.39
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+32% Synergy $0.25
Heliod, God of the Sun Heliod, God of the Sun
+30% Synergy $1.59
Soaring Lightbringer Soaring Lightbringer
+28% Synergy $0.48
Nyxbloom Ancient Nyxbloom Ancient
+27% Synergy $24.28
Nessian Wanderer Nessian Wanderer
+24% Synergy $0.12
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
+22% Synergy $1.32
Yenna, Redtooth Regent Yenna, Redtooth Regent
+20% Synergy $0.81
Overlord of the Balemurk Overlord of the Balemurk
+20% Synergy $24.59
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+19% Synergy $0.26
Gravebreaker Lamia Gravebreaker Lamia
+16% Synergy $0.48
Nylea's Colossus Nylea's Colossus
+16% Synergy $8.38
Argothian Enchantress Argothian Enchantress
+15% Synergy $41.03
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
+15% Synergy $0.15
Overlord of the Hauntwoods Overlord of the Hauntwoods
+14% Synergy $14.35
Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+13% Synergy $0.30
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+12% Synergy $3.62
Nesting Dovehawk Nesting Dovehawk
+12% Synergy $17.58
Narci, Fable Singer Narci, Fable Singer
+11% Synergy $16.40
Greater Tanuki Greater Tanuki
+10% Synergy $0.10
Karametra, God of Harvests Karametra, God of Harvests
+9% Synergy $3.27
Agent of Erebos Agent of Erebos
+9% Synergy $0.32
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
+8% Synergy $0.77
Archetype of Endurance Archetype of Endurance
+8% Synergy $1.31
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+7% Synergy $1.08
Underworld Coinsmith Underworld Coinsmith
+7% Synergy $0.28
Summon: Fenrir Summon: Fenrir
+6% Synergy $0.33
Summon: Yojimbo Summon: Yojimbo
+6% Synergy $5.24
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+6% Synergy $10.53
Archetype of Finality Archetype of Finality
+6% Synergy $0.78
Thoughtrender Lamia Thoughtrender Lamia
+6% Synergy $0.26
Nylea, God of the Hunt Nylea, God of the Hunt
+6% Synergy $9.07
Overlord of the Mistmoors Overlord of the Mistmoors
+6% Synergy $7.67
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+5% Synergy $23.08
Springheart Nantuko Springheart Nantuko
+3% Synergy $3.78
Skull Prophet Skull Prophet
+1% Synergy $0.59
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
0% Synergy $34.75
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-24% Synergy $9.25

Instants

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

Entomb Entomb
+21% Synergy $13.77
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+17% Synergy $0.25
Sundering Growth Sundering Growth
+16% Synergy $0.26
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+10% Synergy $1.27
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+7% Synergy $3.14
Druid's Deliverance Druid's Deliverance
+6% Synergy $0.19
Grisly Salvage Grisly Salvage
+4% Synergy $0.16
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+4% Synergy $8.13
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+3% Synergy $11.08
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+3% Synergy $1.09
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+1% Synergy $16.32
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
0% Synergy $6.69
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-2% Synergy $0.81
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-5% Synergy $0.85
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-9% Synergy $2.05
Beast Within Beast Within
-13% Synergy $0.62
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-21% Synergy $0.85
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-21% Synergy $1.71

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 $1.67
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+16% Synergy $0.89
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+15% Synergy $2.11
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+12% Synergy $8.67
Farseek Farseek
+11% Synergy $0.44
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+8% Synergy $0.42
Replenish Replenish
+8% Synergy $130.08
Commune with the Gods Commune with the Gods
+8% Synergy $0.15
Kruphix's Insight Kruphix's Insight
+8% Synergy $0.21
Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+6% Synergy $0.85
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
+1% Synergy $3.60
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
-1% Synergy $5.12
Buried Alive Buried Alive
-1% Synergy $0.88
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $5.71
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $4.23
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-4% Synergy $1.39
Three Visits Three Visits
-4% Synergy $6.22
Damn Damn
-7% Synergy $2.02
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-17% Synergy $5.54
Cultivate Cultivate
-22% Synergy $0.33

Utility Artifacts

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

Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+7% Synergy $20.08
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+6% Synergy $7.67
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+6% Synergy $3.13
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $4.54
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-9% Synergy $1.28

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 $0.43
Binding the Old Gods Binding the Old Gods
+51% Synergy $0.29
Song of the Worldsoul Song of the Worldsoul
+40% Synergy $4.78
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+37% Synergy $2.67
Font of Fertility Font of Fertility
+36% Synergy $0.20
Growing Ranks Growing Ranks
+36% Synergy $0.36
The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+35% Synergy $0.32
Hallowed Haunting Hallowed Haunting
+35% Synergy $5.11
Battle at the Helvault Battle at the Helvault
+33% Synergy $7.07
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+31% Synergy $5.77
Battle for Bretagard Battle for Bretagard
+31% Synergy $0.24
Cast Out Cast Out
+28% Synergy $0.09
Sandwurm Convergence Sandwurm Convergence
+28% Synergy $0.28
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+26% Synergy $27.88
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+26% Synergy $8.04
Privileged Position Privileged Position
+26% Synergy $2.84
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+25% Synergy $0.31
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+24% Synergy $46.08
Khalni Heart Expedition Khalni Heart Expedition
+24% Synergy $0.31
The Binding of the Titans The Binding of the Titans
+24% Synergy $0.11
Omen of the Hunt Omen of the Hunt
+23% Synergy $0.08
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+22% Synergy $0.42
The Mending of Dominaria The Mending of Dominaria
+21% Synergy $0.23
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+21% Synergy $0.27
Greater Auramancy Greater Auramancy
+21% Synergy $12.61
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+20% Synergy $0.88
Abundance Abundance
+19% Synergy $0.84
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+18% Synergy $2.49
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+18% Synergy $5.71
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+17% Synergy $1.51
Ghoulish Impetus Ghoulish Impetus
+17% Synergy $5.85
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+16% Synergy $0.34
Three Blind Mice Three Blind Mice
+16% Synergy $0.28
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+15% Synergy $0.17
Cunning Rhetoric Cunning Rhetoric
+15% Synergy $0.64
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+14% Synergy $24.26
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+14% Synergy $4.00
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+14% Synergy $7.65
True Conviction True Conviction
+14% Synergy $3.92
Seal of Primordium Seal of Primordium
+13% Synergy $0.27
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+13% Synergy $3.58
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
+13% Synergy $0.36
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+13% Synergy $0.42
On Wings of Gold On Wings of Gold
+13% Synergy $0.49
Familiar Ground Familiar Ground
+13% Synergy $0.62
City of Death City of Death
+12% Synergy $1.36
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+10% Synergy $2.70
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+10% Synergy $10.53
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+2% Synergy $24.82
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-2% Synergy $1.56

Planeswalkers

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

Calix, Destiny's Hand Calix, Destiny's Hand
+34% Synergy $1.08

Utility Lands

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

Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+34% Synergy $6.37
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+9% Synergy $1.28
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $2.09
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+2% Synergy $6.61
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $38.71
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
0% Synergy $3.65
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-1% Synergy $0.48
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-3% Synergy $5.69
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-4% Synergy $29.74
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-4% Synergy $46.68
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-5% Synergy $9.29
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-9% Synergy $0.25
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-13% Synergy $0.56

Mana Artifacts

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

Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.12
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-4% Synergy $0.50

Lands

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

Tainted Field Tainted Field
+25% Synergy $0.23
Valgavoth's Lair Valgavoth's Lair
+25% Synergy $0.74
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
+24% Synergy $0.22
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
+23% Synergy $0.44
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+23% Synergy $0.32
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+23% Synergy $0.18
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
+22% Synergy $0.15
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+20% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+20% Synergy $0.18
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+20% Synergy $0.18
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+20% Synergy $0.15
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+19% Synergy $0.20
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+19% Synergy $0.18
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+17% Synergy $0.22
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+17% Synergy $0.21
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+15% Synergy $0.41
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
+13% Synergy $0.36
Sandsteppe Citadel Sandsteppe Citadel
+11% Synergy $0.20
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+10% Synergy $0.14
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+9% Synergy $8.28
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+9% Synergy $9.53
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+9% Synergy $13.79
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+9% Synergy $8.41
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+9% Synergy $13.70
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+8% Synergy $13.98
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.22
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
+3% Synergy $17.06
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+3% Synergy $4.80
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+3% Synergy $4.20
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
+3% Synergy $2.28
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.04
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.07
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
+2% Synergy $5.75
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $6.00
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+1% Synergy $12.69
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+1% Synergy $8.81
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+1% Synergy $1.99
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
0% Synergy $0.80
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-1% Synergy $11.48
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-1% Synergy $0.35
Savannah Savannah
-2% Synergy
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-3% Synergy $21.53
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-3% Synergy $22.74
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-4% Synergy $10.00
Brushland Brushland
-5% Synergy $1.29
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-9% Synergy $0.97
Murmuring Bosk Murmuring Bosk
-9% Synergy $0.32
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-10% Synergy $0.46
Deceptive Landscape Deceptive Landscape
-10% Synergy $0.16
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-12% Synergy $0.54

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