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Anya, Merciless Angel
Price tag $0.31

Legendary CreatureAngel

Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for W
Boros

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2450 Current Rank
#2296 Last Week
#2312 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.

Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
+10% Synergy $16.81
Raphael, Tag Team Tough Raphael, Tag Team Tough
+2% Synergy

High Synergy Cards

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

Heartless Hidetsugu Heartless Hidetsugu
+51% Synergy $2.44
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
+48% Synergy $2.80
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+35% Synergy $4.23
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+35% Synergy $2.12
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
+35% Synergy $4.47
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+34% Synergy $9.54
Roiling Vortex Roiling Vortex
+33% Synergy $1.23
Sulfuric Vortex Sulfuric Vortex
+32% Synergy $1.45
Aurelia, the Law Above Aurelia, the Law Above
+31% Synergy $1.26
Earthquake Earthquake
+30% Synergy $0.64

Top Cards

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

Take the Bait Take the Bait
+28% Synergy $1.72
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+25% Synergy $5.29
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+18% Synergy $0.93
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+14% Synergy $4.38
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+13% Synergy $4.23
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+8% Synergy $0.47
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+4% Synergy $1.58
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+2% Synergy $0.87
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-7% Synergy $0.93
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-10% Synergy $1.16

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
0% Synergy $47.42
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $98.84
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-3% Synergy $48.00
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $31.52
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-3% Synergy $42.23

Creatures

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

Lyra Dawnbringer Lyra Dawnbringer
+30% Synergy $1.37
Aurelia, Exemplar of Justice Aurelia, Exemplar of Justice
+28% Synergy $1.50
Giada, Font of Hope Giada, Font of Hope
+28% Synergy $1.08
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+28% Synergy $5.30
Harsh Mentor Harsh Mentor
+27% Synergy $0.18
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+25% Synergy $7.02
Archangel Avacyn Avacyn, the Purifier Archangel Avacyn
+24% Synergy $2.87
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+22% Synergy $5.34
Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer
+22% Synergy $0.34
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+20% Synergy $4.31
Balefire Liege Balefire Liege
+20% Synergy $2.19
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+19% Synergy $0.23
Boros Reckoner Boros Reckoner
+19% Synergy $0.15
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+18% Synergy $29.70
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+18% Synergy $4.56
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+18% Synergy $0.21
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+17% Synergy $5.66
Zo-Zu the Punisher Zo-Zu the Punisher
+16% Synergy $8.28
Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
+15% Synergy $3.81
Truefire Captain Truefire Captain
+13% Synergy $0.15
Firemane Avenger Firemane Avenger
+12% Synergy $0.22
Battle Angels of Tyr Battle Angels of Tyr
+12% Synergy $22.64
Angelic Skirmisher Angelic Skirmisher
+12% Synergy $1.79
Youthful Valkyrie Youthful Valkyrie
+12% Synergy $0.20
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+11% Synergy $3.45
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+10% Synergy $0.67
Sunspine Lynx Sunspine Lynx
+10% Synergy $3.40
Herald of War Herald of War
+10% Synergy $2.55
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+10% Synergy $5.26
Cemetery Gatekeeper Cemetery Gatekeeper
+10% Synergy $2.23
Dazzling Angel Dazzling Angel
+9% Synergy $0.18
Akroma, Angel of Fury Akroma, Angel of Fury
+9% Synergy $0.25
Metropolis Reformer Metropolis Reformer
+9% Synergy $1.08
Akroma, Angel of Wrath Akroma, Angel of Wrath
+9% Synergy $4.31
Rampaging Ferocidon Rampaging Ferocidon
+9% Synergy $0.57
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+8% Synergy $6.28
Archangel of Tithes Archangel of Tithes
+8% Synergy $2.75
Gisela, the Broken Blade Gisela, the Broken Blade
+8% Synergy $16.21
Bruna, the Fading Light Bruna, the Fading Light
+8% Synergy $4.39
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+7% Synergy $0.41
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
+7% Synergy $0.27
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+5% Synergy $23.55
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+4% Synergy $0.25
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+4% Synergy $12.48
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+1% Synergy $0.23
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-1% Synergy $7.61
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-2% Synergy $46.54
Akiri, Fearless Voyager Akiri, Fearless Voyager
-4% Synergy $0.71
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
-7% Synergy $1.88
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
-10% Synergy $2.97

Instants

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

Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+21% Synergy $7.77
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+20% Synergy $0.63
Arcbond Arcbond
+16% Synergy $0.95
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+12% Synergy $0.27
Olórin's Searing Light Olórin's Searing Light
+12% Synergy $1.91
Price of Progress Price of Progress
+12% Synergy $6.20
Lightning Helix Lightning Helix
+11% Synergy $0.14
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+10% Synergy $3.22
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+8% Synergy $6.84
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+7% Synergy $3.07
Master Warcraft Master Warcraft
+6% Synergy $0.76
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+6% Synergy $2.80
Comeuppance Comeuppance
+6% Synergy $1.56
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+5% Synergy $1.64
Chance for Glory Chance for Glory
+5% Synergy $1.47
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+4% Synergy $0.12
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+4% Synergy $1.76
Aurelia's Fury Aurelia's Fury
+4% Synergy $1.65
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+4% Synergy $3.20
Disenchant Disenchant
+3% Synergy $0.10
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+3% Synergy $0.12
Justice Strike Justice Strike
+3% Synergy $0.14
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.44
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $11.47
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+1% Synergy $0.32
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
0% Synergy $14.64
Abrade Abrade
-1% Synergy $0.17
Big Score Big Score
-1% Synergy $0.86
Reprieve Reprieve
-1% Synergy $1.32
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-1% Synergy $4.53
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-2% Synergy $0.45
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-6% Synergy $17.09
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-6% Synergy $6.16
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-8% Synergy $62.01

Sorceries

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

Prisoner's Dilemma Prisoner's Dilemma
+24% Synergy $0.78
Taunt from the Rampart Taunt from the Rampart
+22% Synergy $7.52
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+19% Synergy $3.63
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+17% Synergy $0.28
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+16% Synergy $2.73
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+15% Synergy $2.27
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+13% Synergy $0.36
Angelfire Ignition Angelfire Ignition
+12% Synergy $0.31
Austere Command Austere Command
+11% Synergy $0.43
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+9% Synergy $2.01
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+9% Synergy $0.15
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+8% Synergy $3.13
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+7% Synergy $0.30
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+6% Synergy $5.76
Fumigate Fumigate
+5% Synergy $0.19
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+5% Synergy $1.82
Insult // Injury Insult // Injury
+5% Synergy $0.64
Acidic Soil Acidic Soil
+5% Synergy $0.64
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+4% Synergy $1.58
Star of Extinction Star of Extinction
+4% Synergy $1.38
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+4% Synergy $0.41
Spectacular Showdown Spectacular Showdown
+3% Synergy $0.43
Deafening Clarion Deafening Clarion
+3% Synergy $0.34
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+1% Synergy $0.17
Rip Apart Rip Apart
0% Synergy $0.29
Farewell Farewell
0% Synergy $4.79
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $1.07
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-3% Synergy $0.25
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
-5% Synergy $8.47

Utility Artifacts

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

Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+21% Synergy $2.84
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+16% Synergy $0.23
Embercleave Embercleave
+12% Synergy $8.80
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+11% Synergy $0.85
Blazing Sunsteel Blazing Sunsteel
+11% Synergy $2.35
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+9% Synergy $41.18
Ankh of Mishra Ankh of Mishra
+9% Synergy $6.69
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+8% Synergy $10.31
Scytheclaw Scytheclaw
+8% Synergy $0.25
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+8% Synergy $7.07
Sunforger Sunforger
+6% Synergy $3.65
Pariah's Shield Pariah's Shield
+6% Synergy $5.45
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+5% Synergy $0.17
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+5% Synergy $17.45
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+3% Synergy $4.74
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+3% Synergy $3.84
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+3% Synergy $10.32
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+3% Synergy $0.25
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+2% Synergy $6.34
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+2% Synergy $2.35
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+2% Synergy $2.39
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
-1% Synergy $3.04
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
-1% Synergy $2.24
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
-1% Synergy $9.54
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
-1% Synergy $0.39
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
-2% Synergy $11.62
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
-3% Synergy $13.88
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-8% Synergy $4.36

Enchantments

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

Manabarbs Manabarbs
+28% Synergy $4.62
Spellshock Spellshock
+26% Synergy $2.70
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+24% Synergy $0.89
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+22% Synergy $2.15
Personal Sanctuary Personal Sanctuary
+14% Synergy $0.27
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+13% Synergy $5.73
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+12% Synergy $23.48
Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
+10% Synergy $0.72
Pariah Pariah
+9% Synergy $1.90
Citadel of Pain Citadel of Pain
+9% Synergy $3.29
Land Tax Land Tax
+8% Synergy $24.31
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+8% Synergy $8.49
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+7% Synergy $28.55
Repercussion Repercussion
+7% Synergy $6.93
Pyrostatic Pillar Pyrostatic Pillar
+7% Synergy $1.11
True Conviction True Conviction
+6% Synergy $4.92
Court of Ire Court of Ire
+6% Synergy $0.36
Burning Earth Burning Earth
+6% Synergy $2.73
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+4% Synergy $6.31
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+4% Synergy $0.45
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+4% Synergy $0.03
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+3% Synergy $4.67
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+3% Synergy $0.22
Assemble the Legion Assemble the Legion
+2% Synergy $0.35
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+2% Synergy $0.64
Forging the Tyrite Sword Forging the Tyrite Sword
+2% Synergy $0.19
City on Fire City on Fire
+1% Synergy $10.37
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+1% Synergy $0.11
Forge Anew Forge Anew
0% Synergy $4.88
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
0% Synergy $0.75
Fighter Class Fighter Class
-1% Synergy $8.86
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
-3% Synergy $6.22
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
-5% Synergy $16.85

Planeswalkers

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

The Wanderer The Wanderer
+22% Synergy $0.27
Serra the Benevolent Serra the Benevolent
+7% Synergy $6.75
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+4% Synergy $2.73

Utility Lands

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

Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+18% Synergy $0.19
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+16% Synergy $0.16
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+11% Synergy $1.73
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+7% Synergy $0.13
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+5% Synergy $0.06
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+4% Synergy $10.90
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+4% Synergy $0.48
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+3% Synergy $19.58
Needle Spires Needle Spires
+2% Synergy $0.11
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.59
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.11
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+1% Synergy $0.92
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
0% Synergy $4.39
War Room War Room
0% Synergy $5.27
Axgard Armory Axgard Armory
-1% Synergy $0.49
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-2% Synergy $0.27
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-3% Synergy $0.14
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-5% Synergy $0.28
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-5% Synergy $5.18
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $3.28

Mana Artifacts

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

Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+12% Synergy $0.72
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+11% Synergy $0.23
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+7% Synergy $0.17
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+7% Synergy $0.29
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+7% Synergy $0.29
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.28
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.18
Boros Cluestone Boros Cluestone
+3% Synergy $0.33
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+2% Synergy $0.43
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $1.71
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.04
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.32
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-5% Synergy $0.29

Lands

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

Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+20% Synergy $0.63
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+10% Synergy $0.18
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+9% Synergy $0.05
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+6% Synergy $0.13
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.17
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.09
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+5% Synergy $5.38
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
+5% Synergy $0.27
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+3% Synergy $0.06
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
+3% Synergy $0.15
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+2% Synergy $9.51
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.16
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+1% Synergy $0.20
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+1% Synergy $0.13
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.44
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $11.47
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+1% Synergy $42.67
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+1% Synergy $0.32
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.20
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
0% Synergy $0.12
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $1.07
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-1% Synergy $0.18
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
-1% Synergy $2.62
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-2% Synergy $15.25
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $4.93
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
-3% Synergy $0.43
Plateau Plateau
-3% Synergy $328.26
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-4% Synergy $0.15
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-4% Synergy $2.99
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $3.77
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-5% Synergy $0.53
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
-5% Synergy $1.16
Command Tower Command Tower
-6% Synergy $0.23
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-6% Synergy $25.34
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
-6% Synergy $1.79
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-7% Synergy $9.05
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
-7% Synergy $9.87
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
-7% Synergy $0.18
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-11% Synergy $0.12

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