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Anya, Merciless Angel
Price tag $0.41

Legendary CreatureAngel

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Boros

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2521 Current Rank
#2311 Last Week
#2358 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Anya, Merciless Angel.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Anya, Merciless Angel decks.

Endless Foot Assault Endless Foot Assault
+6% Synergy $4.43
Liminal Hold Liminal Hold
+6% Synergy $0.08
Raphael, Ninja Destroyer Raphael, Ninja Destroyer
+3% Synergy $1.59
Burdened Stoneback Burdened Stoneback
+2% Synergy $0.09
Bre of Clan Stoutarm Bre of Clan Stoutarm
-1% Synergy $0.37

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Anya, Merciless Angel's abilities and overall game plan.

Heartless Hidetsugu Heartless Hidetsugu
+51% Synergy $2.65
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
+48% Synergy $4.20
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+35% Synergy $2.07
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+35% Synergy $1.80
Roiling Vortex Roiling Vortex
+35% Synergy $1.71
Sulfuric Vortex Sulfuric Vortex
+34% Synergy $1.62
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
+33% Synergy $5.14
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+33% Synergy $14.14
Aurelia, the Law Above Aurelia, the Law Above
+31% Synergy $1.77
Take the Bait Take the Bait
+31% Synergy $5.35

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Anya, Merciless Angel decks.

Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+27% Synergy $7.20
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+27% Synergy $6.40
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+17% Synergy $0.77
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+14% Synergy $3.73
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+14% Synergy $4.61
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+9% Synergy $0.52
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+3% Synergy $2.00
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+1% Synergy $1.18
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-7% Synergy $1.23
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-11% Synergy $1.35

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $51.58
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-1% Synergy $32.48
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $7.45
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-2% Synergy $43.73
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-3% Synergy $50.17

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Anya, Merciless Angel's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Giada, Font of Hope Giada, Font of Hope
+30% Synergy $0.48
Lyra Dawnbringer Lyra Dawnbringer
+28% Synergy $1.23
Aurelia, Exemplar of Justice Aurelia, Exemplar of Justice
+28% Synergy $1.70
Harsh Mentor Harsh Mentor
+26% Synergy $0.32
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+25% Synergy $7.19
Archangel Avacyn Avacyn, the Purifier Archangel Avacyn
+23% Synergy $2.71
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+21% Synergy $4.80
Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer
+20% Synergy $0.37
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+20% Synergy $5.25
Boros Reckoner Boros Reckoner
+19% Synergy $0.29
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+18% Synergy $0.38
Balefire Liege Balefire Liege
+18% Synergy $2.76
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+18% Synergy $31.50
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+17% Synergy $6.00
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+17% Synergy $0.31
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+16% Synergy $2.62
Zo-Zu the Punisher Zo-Zu the Punisher
+16% Synergy $8.94
Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
+15% Synergy $4.44
Truefire Captain Truefire Captain
+13% Synergy $0.19
Youthful Valkyrie Youthful Valkyrie
+12% Synergy $0.26
Firemane Avenger Firemane Avenger
+11% Synergy $0.34
Battle Angels of Tyr Battle Angels of Tyr
+11% Synergy $24.24
Angelic Skirmisher Angelic Skirmisher
+11% Synergy $1.83
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+10% Synergy $4.35
Herald of War Herald of War
+10% Synergy $3.73
Cemetery Gatekeeper Cemetery Gatekeeper
+10% Synergy $2.12
Rampaging Ferocidon Rampaging Ferocidon
+10% Synergy $0.80
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+9% Synergy $0.50
Sunspine Lynx Sunspine Lynx
+9% Synergy $1.70
Akroma, Angel of Wrath Akroma, Angel of Wrath
+9% Synergy $5.24
Akroma, Angel of Fury Akroma, Angel of Fury
+9% Synergy $0.32
Dazzling Angel Dazzling Angel
+8% Synergy $0.16
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+8% Synergy $6.21
Metropolis Reformer Metropolis Reformer
+8% Synergy $1.39
Angel of Finality Angel of Finality
+8% Synergy $0.26
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+7% Synergy $0.46
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+7% Synergy $5.87
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
+7% Synergy $0.28
Bruna, the Fading Light Bruna, the Fading Light
+7% Synergy $4.72
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+5% Synergy $0.44
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+5% Synergy $27.03
Vengeful Ancestor Vengeful Ancestor
+5% Synergy $0.31
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+4% Synergy $13.32
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+3% Synergy $0.35
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
0% Synergy $0.27
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-1% Synergy $54.22
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-1% Synergy $12.83
Akiri, Fearless Voyager Akiri, Fearless Voyager
-3% Synergy $1.07
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-3% Synergy $3.44
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
-7% Synergy $2.52

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Anya, Merciless Angel safe.

Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+20% Synergy $0.53
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+20% Synergy $8.67
Arcbond Arcbond
+17% Synergy $1.75
Price of Progress Price of Progress
+12% Synergy $7.22
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+11% Synergy $0.37
Olórin's Searing Light Olórin's Searing Light
+11% Synergy $1.91
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+9% Synergy $2.20
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+9% Synergy $7.51
Lightning Helix Lightning Helix
+8% Synergy $0.29
Master Warcraft Master Warcraft
+6% Synergy $0.87
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+6% Synergy $3.44
Chance for Glory Chance for Glory
+6% Synergy $1.66
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+6% Synergy $3.61
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+5% Synergy $0.27
Comeuppance Comeuppance
+5% Synergy $2.38
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+5% Synergy $2.48
Aurelia's Fury Aurelia's Fury
+5% Synergy $2.55
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+5% Synergy $0.52
Magmaquake Magmaquake
+5% Synergy $0.32
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+4% Synergy $2.95
Disenchant Disenchant
+4% Synergy $0.12
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+3% Synergy $0.17
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+1% Synergy $0.34
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
0% Synergy $15.46
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.41
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $13.35
Abrade Abrade
-1% Synergy $0.13
Reprieve Reprieve
-1% Synergy $1.90
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-1% Synergy $0.46
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-1% Synergy $4.30
Big Score Big Score
-4% Synergy $0.98
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-5% Synergy $6.26
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-6% Synergy $18.77
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-7% Synergy $66.45

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Anya, Merciless Angel's game plan and control the board.

Earthquake Earthquake
+30% Synergy $0.64
Prisoner's Dilemma Prisoner's Dilemma
+24% Synergy $7.97
Taunt from the Rampart Taunt from the Rampart
+22% Synergy $6.11
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+21% Synergy $3.61
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+18% Synergy $0.33
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+15% Synergy $2.56
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+15% Synergy $3.05
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+13% Synergy $0.34
Austere Command Austere Command
+11% Synergy $0.43
Angelfire Ignition Angelfire Ignition
+11% Synergy $0.30
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+10% Synergy $4.00
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+8% Synergy $0.28
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+7% Synergy $3.31
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+7% Synergy $0.31
Fumigate Fumigate
+7% Synergy $0.27
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+6% Synergy $6.74
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+5% Synergy $1.08
Star of Extinction Star of Extinction
+5% Synergy $1.45
Insult // Injury Insult // Injury
+5% Synergy $0.72
Acidic Soil Acidic Soil
+5% Synergy $0.65
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+4% Synergy $1.73
Spectacular Showdown Spectacular Showdown
+4% Synergy $0.46
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+4% Synergy $0.43
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+4% Synergy $0.72
Deafening Clarion Deafening Clarion
+3% Synergy $0.39
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+3% Synergy $1.97
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+2% Synergy $7.93
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+1% Synergy $0.26
Rip Apart Rip Apart
0% Synergy $0.31
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $1.08
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-2% Synergy $0.36
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
-5% Synergy $9.28

Utility Artifacts

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

Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+20% Synergy $2.50
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+15% Synergy $0.30
Embercleave Embercleave
+11% Synergy $9.59
Blazing Sunsteel Blazing Sunsteel
+11% Synergy $2.49
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+10% Synergy $0.98
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+9% Synergy $39.49
Ankh of Mishra Ankh of Mishra
+9% Synergy $8.01
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+8% Synergy $7.93
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+8% Synergy $5.29
Scytheclaw Scytheclaw
+8% Synergy $0.25
Sunforger Sunforger
+7% Synergy $3.36
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+6% Synergy $23.09
Pariah's Shield Pariah's Shield
+6% Synergy $5.36
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+4% Synergy $0.20
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+3% Synergy $4.70
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+3% Synergy $4.41
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+3% Synergy $3.35
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+3% Synergy $0.28
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+2% Synergy $12.02
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+1% Synergy $8.56
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+1% Synergy $2.47
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
0% Synergy $3.99
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
-1% Synergy $3.61
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
-2% Synergy $10.46
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
-2% Synergy $0.42
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
-4% Synergy $14.83
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-8% Synergy $5.10

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Anya, Merciless Angel's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Manabarbs Manabarbs
+28% Synergy $4.81
Spellshock Spellshock
+27% Synergy $2.74
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+26% Synergy $2.62
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+22% Synergy $3.55
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+13% Synergy $5.87
Personal Sanctuary Personal Sanctuary
+12% Synergy $0.32
Pariah Pariah
+11% Synergy $2.27
Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
+11% Synergy $1.06
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+10% Synergy $22.01
Citadel of Pain Citadel of Pain
+9% Synergy $4.54
Land Tax Land Tax
+8% Synergy $25.67
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+8% Synergy $28.99
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+7% Synergy $8.76
Repercussion Repercussion
+7% Synergy $7.04
Pyrostatic Pillar Pyrostatic Pillar
+7% Synergy $1.58
Court of Ire Court of Ire
+6% Synergy $0.40
Burning Earth Burning Earth
+6% Synergy $2.35
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+5% Synergy $5.70
Pyrohemia Pyrohemia
+5% Synergy $16.70
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+4% Synergy $0.34
True Conviction True Conviction
+4% Synergy $4.88
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+4% Synergy $1.19
Furnace of Rath Furnace of Rath
+4% Synergy $5.81
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+4% Synergy $0.15
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+3% Synergy $1.28
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+3% Synergy $1.26
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+3% Synergy $4.79
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+3% Synergy $0.37
Assemble the Legion Assemble the Legion
+2% Synergy $0.41
Forging the Tyrite Sword Forging the Tyrite Sword
+2% Synergy $0.34
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+1% Synergy $0.21
Forge Anew Forge Anew
0% Synergy $5.12
City on Fire City on Fire
0% Synergy $12.50
Fighter Class Fighter Class
-1% Synergy $8.25
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
-3% Synergy $6.14
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
-6% Synergy $17.47

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Anya, Merciless Angel to provide ongoing value and board presence.

The Wanderer The Wanderer
+21% Synergy $0.31
Serra the Benevolent Serra the Benevolent
+6% Synergy $7.50

Utility Lands

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

Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+17% Synergy $0.30
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+15% Synergy $0.28
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+12% Synergy $1.67
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+7% Synergy $0.21
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+4% Synergy $11.31
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+4% Synergy $0.28
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+4% Synergy $0.89
Needle Spires Needle Spires
+3% Synergy $0.26
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.44
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+3% Synergy $22.56
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.28
War Room War Room
+1% Synergy $8.92
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+1% Synergy $1.13
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
0% Synergy $1.16
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-1% Synergy $6.34
Axgard Armory Axgard Armory
-1% Synergy $0.46
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-3% Synergy $0.25
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $3.70
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-4% Synergy $0.35
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-6% Synergy $6.11

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+12% Synergy $0.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+12% Synergy $1.08
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.31
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+8% Synergy $0.30
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+7% Synergy $0.67
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+5% Synergy $0.44
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.32
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.21
Boros Cluestone Boros Cluestone
+4% Synergy $0.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $2.53
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+1% Synergy $4.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.44
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-3% Synergy $0.33

Lands

The mana base foundation for Anya, Merciless Angel decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+20% Synergy $0.53
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+10% Synergy $0.18
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+9% Synergy $0.20
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.30
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.22
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.29
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
+5% Synergy $0.15
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
+5% Synergy $0.34
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+4% Synergy $0.33
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+4% Synergy $6.06
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+2% Synergy $0.32
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+2% Synergy $7.93
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+1% Synergy $0.17
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
+1% Synergy $0.27
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+1% Synergy $49.97
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+1% Synergy $0.34
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.25
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.20
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
0% Synergy $0.34
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
0% Synergy $15.80
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
0% Synergy $10.62
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
0% Synergy $3.06
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.41
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $13.35
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $1.08
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-1% Synergy $0.38
Plateau Plateau
-2% Synergy $331.42
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $2.43
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-3% Synergy $3.44
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-4% Synergy $0.32
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-4% Synergy $29.10
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
-4% Synergy $0.37
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.26
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-5% Synergy $0.31
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-5% Synergy $3.60
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-6% Synergy $11.00
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
-6% Synergy $1.05
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
-7% Synergy $13.47
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
-7% Synergy $1.75
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
-7% Synergy $0.28
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-11% Synergy $0.27

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