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Anya, Merciless Angel
Price tag $0.27

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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

#2274 Current Rank
#2129 Last Week
#2180 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.

Long-Range Sensor Long-Range Sensor
+4% Synergy $0.34
Glittering Massif Glittering Massif
+2% Synergy $0.61
Ruinous Rampage Ruinous Rampage
+2% Synergy $0.18
Pain for All Pain for All
0% Synergy $0.62
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
-5% Synergy $2.18

High Synergy Cards

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

Heartless Hidetsugu Heartless Hidetsugu
+51% Synergy $1.10
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
+47% Synergy $1.12
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+38% Synergy $0.85
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+36% Synergy $9.60
Roiling Vortex Roiling Vortex
+35% Synergy $1.14
Sulfuric Vortex Sulfuric Vortex
+34% Synergy $0.98
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
+34% Synergy $1.58
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+33% Synergy $0.63
Manabarbs Manabarbs
+31% Synergy $3.99
Earthquake Earthquake
+30% Synergy $0.78

Top Cards

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

Aurelia, the Law Above Aurelia, the Law Above
+28% Synergy $1.43
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+23% Synergy $12.34
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+18% Synergy $1.85
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+15% Synergy $4.69
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+14% Synergy $4.54
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+7% Synergy $0.50
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+4% Synergy $1.32
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $0.73
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-4% Synergy $0.96
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-9% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-2% Synergy $34.30
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-2% Synergy $50.22
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-2% Synergy $37.00
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $95.44
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-6% Synergy $25.52
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-8% Synergy $50.95

Creatures

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

Aurelia, Exemplar of Justice Aurelia, Exemplar of Justice
+30% Synergy $1.55
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+28% Synergy $4.70
Harsh Mentor Harsh Mentor
+28% Synergy $0.20
Lyra Dawnbringer Lyra Dawnbringer
+27% Synergy $2.89
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+26% Synergy $5.08
Giada, Font of Hope Giada, Font of Hope
+26% Synergy $0.94
Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer
+24% Synergy $0.34
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+24% Synergy $2.67
Archangel Avacyn Avacyn, the Purifier Archangel Avacyn
+23% Synergy $1.95
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+21% Synergy $1.84
Balefire Liege Balefire Liege
+20% Synergy $1.23
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+20% Synergy $0.18
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+19% Synergy $0.23
Boros Reckoner Boros Reckoner
+19% Synergy $0.16
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+19% Synergy $2.90
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+19% Synergy $2.37
Zo-Zu the Punisher Zo-Zu the Punisher
+19% Synergy $10.95
Truefire Captain Truefire Captain
+16% Synergy $0.09
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+15% Synergy $25.38
Firemane Avenger Firemane Avenger
+13% Synergy $0.22
Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
+13% Synergy $3.97
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+12% Synergy $0.33
Battle Angels of Tyr Battle Angels of Tyr
+12% Synergy $17.96
Cemetery Gatekeeper Cemetery Gatekeeper
+12% Synergy $1.87
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+11% Synergy $3.07
Angelic Skirmisher Angelic Skirmisher
+10% Synergy $1.78
Herald of War Herald of War
+10% Synergy $2.62
Sunspine Lynx Sunspine Lynx
+9% Synergy $3.20
Youthful Valkyrie Youthful Valkyrie
+9% Synergy $0.22
Rampaging Ferocidon Rampaging Ferocidon
+9% Synergy $0.41
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+8% Synergy $6.87
Archangel of Tithes Archangel of Tithes
+8% Synergy $2.07
Dazzling Angel Dazzling Angel
+8% Synergy $0.19
Gisela, the Broken Blade Gisela, the Broken Blade
+8% Synergy $17.56
Akroma, Angel of Wrath Akroma, Angel of Wrath
+8% Synergy $2.99
Akroma, Angel of Fury Akroma, Angel of Fury
+8% Synergy $0.29
Baneslayer Angel Baneslayer Angel
+8% Synergy $2.15
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
+7% Synergy $0.22
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+6% Synergy $0.71
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+6% Synergy $16.58
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+5% Synergy $0.28
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+5% Synergy $0.57
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+4% Synergy $0.25
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+2% Synergy $14.54
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-1% Synergy $9.60
Akiri, Fearless Voyager Akiri, Fearless Voyager
-3% Synergy $0.59
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
-3% Synergy $28.81
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-4% Synergy $45.59
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
-5% Synergy $1.84
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
-10% Synergy $1.50

Instants

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

Take the Bait Take the Bait
+27% Synergy $0.58
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+19% Synergy $0.59
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+17% Synergy $4.91
Arcbond Arcbond
+17% Synergy $0.77
Lightning Helix Lightning Helix
+13% Synergy $0.14
Price of Progress Price of Progress
+13% Synergy $5.77
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+12% Synergy $0.38
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+10% Synergy $1.07
Olórin's Searing Light Olórin's Searing Light
+10% Synergy $2.13
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+8% Synergy $6.73
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+7% Synergy $0.31
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+7% Synergy $2.37
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+6% Synergy $1.36
Master Warcraft Master Warcraft
+6% Synergy $0.63
Chance for Glory Chance for Glory
+6% Synergy $1.46
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+5% Synergy $0.08
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+5% Synergy $0.13
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+4% Synergy $1.06
Comeuppance Comeuppance
+4% Synergy $0.90
Aurelia's Fury Aurelia's Fury
+4% Synergy $1.29
Justice Strike Justice Strike
+3% Synergy $0.15
Disenchant Disenchant
+2% Synergy $0.17
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+2% Synergy $3.54
Abrade Abrade
+1% Synergy $0.10
Reprieve Reprieve
+1% Synergy $1.20
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.70
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+1% Synergy $9.06
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+1% Synergy $0.23
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
0% Synergy $8.12
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $11.04
Big Score Big Score
-1% Synergy $0.70
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-1% Synergy $3.24
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-1% Synergy $1.00
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-5% Synergy $4.99
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-9% Synergy $17.03

Sorceries

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

Prisoner's Dilemma Prisoner's Dilemma
+25% Synergy $0.76
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+19% Synergy $4.02
Taunt from the Rampart Taunt from the Rampart
+18% Synergy $2.46
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+18% Synergy $2.26
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+17% Synergy $0.35
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+14% Synergy $3.74
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+12% Synergy $0.27
Angelfire Ignition Angelfire Ignition
+10% Synergy $0.31
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+9% Synergy $1.78
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+9% Synergy $0.25
Austere Command Austere Command
+8% Synergy $0.38
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+8% Synergy $0.93
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+8% Synergy $0.29
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+7% Synergy $1.24
Insult // Injury Insult // Injury
+7% Synergy $0.54
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+6% Synergy $4.72
Fumigate Fumigate
+6% Synergy $0.30
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+5% Synergy $0.30
Star of Extinction Star of Extinction
+5% Synergy $0.73
Acidic Soil Acidic Soil
+5% Synergy $1.03
Flame Rift Flame Rift
+5% Synergy $0.25
Deafening Clarion Deafening Clarion
+4% Synergy $0.20
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+4% Synergy $2.72
Spectacular Showdown Spectacular Showdown
+3% Synergy $0.30
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+3% Synergy $0.20
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $0.67
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+3% Synergy $1.74
Rip Apart Rip Apart
+2% Synergy $0.30
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+2% Synergy $1.99
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+2% Synergy $7.59
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+2% Synergy $1.34
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+2% Synergy $9.90
Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $4.03
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $1.00
Response // Resurgence Response // Resurgence
-1% Synergy $0.26
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-3% Synergy $0.28
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
-5% Synergy $9.03

Utility Artifacts

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

Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+21% Synergy $0.99
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+15% Synergy $0.26
Blazing Sunsteel Blazing Sunsteel
+13% Synergy $2.07
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+12% Synergy $0.71
Embercleave Embercleave
+11% Synergy $8.62
Ankh of Mishra Ankh of Mishra
+11% Synergy $7.24
Scytheclaw Scytheclaw
+10% Synergy $0.17
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+8% Synergy $34.22
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+8% Synergy $8.64
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+8% Synergy $5.11
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+6% Synergy $0.27
Pariah's Shield Pariah's Shield
+6% Synergy $1.23
Sunforger Sunforger
+5% Synergy $3.12
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+5% Synergy $12.39
Fiendlash Fiendlash
+4% Synergy $0.24
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+3% Synergy $3.26
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+3% Synergy $1.98
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+3% Synergy $3.67
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+2% Synergy $3.12
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+2% Synergy $2.11
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+2% Synergy $7.33
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+1% Synergy $5.28
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+1% Synergy $2.24
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+1% Synergy $3.34
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
-1% Synergy $10.13
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
-1% Synergy $0.29
Bladehold War-Whip Bladehold War-Whip
-2% Synergy $0.18
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
-3% Synergy $12.57
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
-4% Synergy $15.92
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-10% Synergy $4.87

Enchantments

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

Spellshock Spellshock
+28% Synergy $4.75
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+23% Synergy $1.13
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+23% Synergy $0.94
Personal Sanctuary Personal Sanctuary
+14% Synergy $0.24
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+12% Synergy $9.69
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+10% Synergy $6.05
Pariah Pariah
+10% Synergy $1.39
Citadel of Pain Citadel of Pain
+10% Synergy $4.48
Burning Earth Burning Earth
+8% Synergy $2.33
Land Tax Land Tax
+7% Synergy $20.79
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+7% Synergy $24.73
Repercussion Repercussion
+7% Synergy $5.97
Pyrostatic Pillar Pyrostatic Pillar
+7% Synergy $0.71
True Conviction True Conviction
+6% Synergy $4.08
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+5% Synergy $3.36
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+5% Synergy $4.35
Court of Ire Court of Ire
+5% Synergy $0.30
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+4% Synergy $0.73
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+4% Synergy $0.24
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+4% Synergy $0.06
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+3% Synergy $3.09
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+3% Synergy $0.42
Assemble the Legion Assemble the Legion
+2% Synergy $0.25
City on Fire City on Fire
+2% Synergy $7.34
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+2% Synergy $0.42
Forging the Tyrite Sword Forging the Tyrite Sword
+2% Synergy $0.13
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+2% Synergy $4.41
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+1% Synergy $4.57
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+1% Synergy $0.11
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
0% Synergy $0.74
Fighter Class Fighter Class
-1% Synergy $8.80
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
-2% Synergy $7.10
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
-4% Synergy $18.62

Planeswalkers

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

The Wanderer The Wanderer
+21% Synergy $0.27
Serra the Benevolent Serra the Benevolent
+7% Synergy $7.66
Chandra, Awakened Inferno Chandra, Awakened Inferno
+6% Synergy $8.25
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+5% Synergy $3.33

Utility Lands

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

Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+16% Synergy $0.18
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+13% Synergy $0.21
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+10% Synergy $1.60
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+7% Synergy $0.18
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+5% Synergy $0.09
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+3% Synergy $0.49
Needle Spires Needle Spires
+2% Synergy $0.11
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.40
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+1% Synergy $9.32
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+1% Synergy $0.49
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.15
Command Beacon Command Beacon
0% Synergy $5.76
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy $0.32
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $2.85
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-2% Synergy $4.66
Axgard Armory Axgard Armory
-2% Synergy $0.54
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-3% Synergy $0.18
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-5% Synergy $0.35
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-5% Synergy $3.53
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $2.59

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+13% Synergy $0.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+10% Synergy $1.34
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+9% Synergy $0.23
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+7% Synergy $0.17
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+7% Synergy $0.20
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+5% Synergy $0.66
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.27
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.15
Boros Cluestone Boros Cluestone
+4% Synergy $0.31
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $1.15
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.24
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
0% Synergy $2.70
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-2% Synergy $0.27
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.52

Lands

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

Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+19% Synergy $0.59
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+9% Synergy $0.18
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+7% Synergy $0.21
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+7% Synergy $0.04
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
+6% Synergy $0.31
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+4% Synergy $0.15
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.18
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
+4% Synergy $0.18
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+3% Synergy $5.31
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.07
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+3% Synergy $0.11
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $0.67
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+3% Synergy $1.74
Stone Quarry Stone Quarry
+2% Synergy $0.08
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+2% Synergy $7.59
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.06
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.70
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+1% Synergy $0.23
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.06
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
0% Synergy $0.27
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
0% Synergy $8.65
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
0% Synergy $2.68
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $11.04
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $1.00
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.15
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $5.01
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
-1% Synergy $0.19
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-2% Synergy $0.26
Plateau Plateau
-2% Synergy $326.19
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-3% Synergy $0.27
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
-3% Synergy $0.43
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $4.17
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-5% Synergy $3.29
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
-5% Synergy $0.20
Command Tower Command Tower
-6% Synergy $0.30
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-6% Synergy $7.76
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-6% Synergy $0.14
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-6% Synergy $11.51
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-6% Synergy $26.74
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
-6% Synergy $9.15
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
-6% Synergy $1.46
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-10% Synergy $0.27

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