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Anya, Merciless Angel
Price tag $0.33

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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

#2060 Current Rank
#2189 Last Week
#2137 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.

Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
+5% Synergy $5.33
Queen Brahne Queen Brahne
+2% Synergy $0.18
Lightning, Army of One Lightning, Army of One
+1% Synergy $12.62
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+1% Synergy $4.33
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+1% Synergy $2.48

High Synergy Cards

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

Heartless Hidetsugu Heartless Hidetsugu
+52% Synergy $1.30
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
+49% Synergy $1.16
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+39% Synergy $0.69
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+38% Synergy $5.49
Sulfuric Vortex Sulfuric Vortex
+36% Synergy $0.83
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
+34% Synergy $1.61
Roiling Vortex Roiling Vortex
+34% Synergy $0.86
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+34% Synergy $0.64
Manabarbs Manabarbs
+32% Synergy $3.90
Earthquake Earthquake
+31% Synergy $0.80

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 $1.18
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+24% Synergy $10.28
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+20% Synergy $1.13
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+14% Synergy $4.90
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+14% Synergy $4.45
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+8% Synergy $0.34
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+5% Synergy $1.30
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+2% Synergy $0.84
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $1.27
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-8% Synergy $0.80

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
0% Synergy $34.98
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-1% Synergy $45.06
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $94.69
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $28.27
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-6% Synergy $26.15
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-8% Synergy $46.20

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
Harsh Mentor Harsh Mentor
+30% Synergy $0.23
Lyra Dawnbringer Lyra Dawnbringer
+28% Synergy $3.08
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+27% Synergy $5.48
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+27% Synergy $1.86
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+26% Synergy $4.18
Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer
+26% Synergy $0.33
Giada, Font of Hope Giada, Font of Hope
+26% Synergy $0.57
Archangel Avacyn Avacyn, the Purifier Archangel Avacyn
+25% Synergy $1.21
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+22% Synergy $1.92
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+22% Synergy $0.29
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+22% Synergy $0.20
Zo-Zu the Punisher Zo-Zu the Punisher
+21% Synergy $13.79
Balefire Liege Balefire Liege
+20% Synergy $1.35
Boros Reckoner Boros Reckoner
+20% Synergy $0.23
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+19% Synergy $1.87
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+18% Synergy $2.30
Truefire Captain Truefire Captain
+17% Synergy $0.07
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+15% Synergy $24.46
Firemane Avenger Firemane Avenger
+13% Synergy $0.25
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+12% Synergy $0.34
Battle Angels of Tyr Battle Angels of Tyr
+12% Synergy $16.75
Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
+12% Synergy $4.27
Cemetery Gatekeeper Cemetery Gatekeeper
+12% Synergy $1.67
Angelic Skirmisher Angelic Skirmisher
+11% Synergy $1.77
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+11% Synergy $2.46
Herald of War Herald of War
+10% Synergy $2.50
Sunspine Lynx Sunspine Lynx
+10% Synergy $1.65
Baneslayer Angel Baneslayer Angel
+10% Synergy $2.35
Youthful Valkyrie Youthful Valkyrie
+10% Synergy $0.23
Rampaging Ferocidon Rampaging Ferocidon
+10% Synergy $0.79
Akroma, Angel of Wrath Akroma, Angel of Wrath
+9% Synergy $3.19
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+8% Synergy $3.61
Gisela, the Broken Blade Gisela, the Broken Blade
+8% Synergy $14.27
Akroma, Angel of Fury Akroma, Angel of Fury
+8% Synergy $0.28
Metropolis Reformer Metropolis Reformer
+8% Synergy $1.09
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+7% Synergy $0.26
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+7% Synergy $14.70
Dazzling Angel Dazzling Angel
+7% Synergy $0.19
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+6% Synergy $0.61
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
+6% Synergy $0.32
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+5% Synergy $0.35
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+5% Synergy $0.44
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+4% Synergy $14.83
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-1% Synergy $6.79
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
-1% Synergy $24.93
Akiri, Fearless Voyager Akiri, Fearless Voyager
-3% Synergy $0.73
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-4% Synergy $42.20
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
-5% Synergy $1.70
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
-10% Synergy $1.97

Instants

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

Take the Bait Take the Bait
+30% Synergy $0.56
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+18% Synergy $0.48
Arcbond Arcbond
+17% Synergy $0.86
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+16% Synergy $5.00
Price of Progress Price of Progress
+14% Synergy $5.53
Lightning Helix Lightning Helix
+13% Synergy $0.15
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+12% Synergy $0.31
Olórin's Searing Light Olórin's Searing Light
+11% Synergy $1.98
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+9% Synergy $1.20
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+7% Synergy $6.52
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+7% Synergy $1.55
Master Warcraft Master Warcraft
+6% Synergy $0.63
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+6% Synergy $1.96
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+6% Synergy $0.36
Chance for Glory Chance for Glory
+6% Synergy $1.32
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+5% Synergy $0.06
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+5% Synergy $0.10
Comeuppance Comeuppance
+5% Synergy $0.50
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+4% Synergy $0.99
Aurelia's Fury Aurelia's Fury
+4% Synergy $1.32
Justice Strike Justice Strike
+4% Synergy $0.15
Disenchant Disenchant
+3% Synergy $0.13
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+3% Synergy $2.75
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+2% Synergy $8.49
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+2% Synergy $0.22
Abrade Abrade
+1% Synergy $0.15
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+1% Synergy $11.91
Big Score Big Score
+1% Synergy $0.62
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $11.68
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.76
Reprieve Reprieve
0% Synergy $0.63
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
0% Synergy $0.98
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-1% Synergy $3.77
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-6% Synergy $4.20
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-9% Synergy $16.24

Sorceries

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

Prisoner's Dilemma Prisoner's Dilemma
+24% Synergy $0.75
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+19% Synergy $2.29
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+18% Synergy $4.41
Taunt from the Rampart Taunt from the Rampart
+17% Synergy $2.81
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+17% Synergy $0.40
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+13% Synergy $2.73
Angelfire Ignition Angelfire Ignition
+12% Synergy $0.23
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+11% Synergy $1.94
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+11% Synergy $0.28
Austere Command Austere Command
+10% Synergy $0.44
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+10% Synergy $0.23
Insult // Injury Insult // Injury
+9% Synergy $0.85
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+8% Synergy $0.32
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+8% Synergy $0.96
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+7% Synergy $0.82
Deafening Clarion Deafening Clarion
+6% Synergy $0.27
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+6% Synergy $4.42
Fumigate Fumigate
+6% Synergy $0.29
Acidic Soil Acidic Soil
+5% Synergy $1.20
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+4% Synergy $0.43
Star of Extinction Star of Extinction
+4% Synergy $0.71
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+4% Synergy $1.76
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+4% Synergy $1.84
Rip Apart Rip Apart
+3% Synergy $0.25
Spectacular Showdown Spectacular Showdown
+3% Synergy $0.31
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+3% Synergy $0.90
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+3% Synergy $0.20
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+3% Synergy $8.66
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $0.62
Farewell Farewell
+2% Synergy $4.30
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+2% Synergy $1.76
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+2% Synergy $9.10
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $1.03
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
-1% Synergy $0.14
Response // Resurgence Response // Resurgence
-2% Synergy $0.27
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-4% Synergy $0.29
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
-6% Synergy $8.35

Utility Artifacts

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

Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+21% Synergy $1.06
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+15% Synergy $0.24
Embercleave Embercleave
+12% Synergy $7.95
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+12% Synergy $0.61
Blazing Sunsteel Blazing Sunsteel
+12% Synergy $1.70
Ankh of Mishra Ankh of Mishra
+11% Synergy $7.43
Scytheclaw Scytheclaw
+10% Synergy $0.14
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+9% Synergy $5.20
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+8% Synergy $3.92
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+7% Synergy $31.55
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+7% Synergy $0.26
Sunforger Sunforger
+6% Synergy $3.06
Fiendlash Fiendlash
+5% Synergy $0.22
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+5% Synergy $4.01
Pariah's Shield Pariah's Shield
+5% Synergy $0.86
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+4% Synergy $2.94
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+4% Synergy $13.11
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+3% Synergy $7.32
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+3% Synergy $3.11
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+2% Synergy $4.31
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+1% Synergy $2.15
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+1% Synergy $7.78
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
0% Synergy $1.77
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
-1% Synergy $2.31
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
-1% Synergy $9.77
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
-1% Synergy $38.01
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
-2% Synergy $0.35
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
-2% Synergy $12.75
Bladehold War-Whip Bladehold War-Whip
-2% Synergy $0.17
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
-4% Synergy $17.44
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-10% Synergy $5.02

Enchantments

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

Spellshock Spellshock
+28% Synergy $4.88
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+22% Synergy $0.98
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+22% Synergy $0.99
Personal Sanctuary Personal Sanctuary
+15% Synergy $0.26
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+13% Synergy $8.53
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+10% Synergy $3.99
Pariah Pariah
+9% Synergy $1.95
Citadel of Pain Citadel of Pain
+9% Synergy $4.91
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+8% Synergy $26.40
Pyrostatic Pillar Pyrostatic Pillar
+8% Synergy $0.74
Land Tax Land Tax
+7% Synergy $21.01
Repercussion Repercussion
+7% Synergy $5.86
Burning Earth Burning Earth
+7% Synergy $2.75
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+6% Synergy $3.67
True Conviction True Conviction
+6% Synergy $3.92
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+5% Synergy $2.36
Court of Ire Court of Ire
+5% Synergy $0.35
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+4% Synergy $0.57
Assemble the Legion Assemble the Legion
+3% Synergy $0.28
City on Fire City on Fire
+3% Synergy $5.62
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+3% Synergy $0.24
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+2% Synergy $4.36
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+2% Synergy $0.47
Forging the Tyrite Sword Forging the Tyrite Sword
+2% Synergy $0.18
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+2% Synergy $0.13
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+2% Synergy $2.73
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+1% Synergy $0.55
Fighter Class Fighter Class
-1% Synergy $9.35
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
-3% Synergy $21.70
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
-3% Synergy $7.52

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 $7.34
Chandra, Awakened Inferno Chandra, Awakened Inferno
+7% Synergy $7.91
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+6% Synergy $4.07

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 $0.22
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+12% Synergy $0.22
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+8% Synergy $1.65
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+4% Synergy $0.15
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+3% Synergy $15.90
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+2% Synergy $0.11
Needle Spires Needle Spires
+1% Synergy $0.14
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.40
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+1% Synergy $0.47
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
0% Synergy $0.27
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
0% Synergy $11.65
Command Beacon Command Beacon
0% Synergy $5.08
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-1% Synergy $2.28
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.14
War Room War Room
-3% Synergy $2.73
Axgard Armory Axgard Armory
-3% Synergy $0.58
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-4% Synergy $3.65
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-4% Synergy $0.18
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-6% Synergy $0.46
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+12% Synergy $0.22
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+9% Synergy $0.20
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+8% Synergy $1.12
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.16
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+6% Synergy $0.24
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+5% Synergy $0.47
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.24
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.19
Boros Cluestone Boros Cluestone
+2% Synergy $0.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.51
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $1.33
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+1% Synergy $2.44
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.07
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-1% 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
+18% Synergy $0.48
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+8% Synergy $0.20
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.11
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+5% Synergy $0.34
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+5% Synergy $0.07
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
+5% Synergy $0.29
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.28
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+4% Synergy $0.15
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+4% Synergy $1.76
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+3% Synergy $4.49
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $0.62
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.23
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
+2% Synergy $0.13
Stone Quarry Stone Quarry
+2% Synergy $0.09
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+2% Synergy $0.22
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+2% Synergy $9.10
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.06
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.05
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+1% Synergy $0.28
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $11.68
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
0% Synergy $11.24
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
0% Synergy $0.18
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
0% Synergy $2.79
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.76
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $1.03
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
0% Synergy $1.74
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-1% Synergy $0.36
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $3.53
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
-2% Synergy $0.42
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
-2% Synergy $0.25
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-3% Synergy $0.21
Plateau Plateau
-3% Synergy $328.61
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.22
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-4% Synergy $11.54
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
-4% Synergy $0.33
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-5% Synergy $8.57
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-5% Synergy $24.53
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-5% Synergy $3.06
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-5% Synergy $3.39
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-6% Synergy $0.17
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
-7% Synergy $7.38
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
-7% Synergy $1.68
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.45

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