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Anya, Merciless Angel
Price tag $0.40

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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

#2408 Current Rank
#2378 Last Week
#2380 Past 2 Years

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.

Rubble Rouser Rubble Rouser
+3% Synergy $0.17
Borrowed Knowledge Borrowed Knowledge
-1% Synergy $0.19
Fields of Strife Fields of Strife
-2% Synergy $0.15
Erode Erode
-4% Synergy $5.37
Turbulent Steppe Turbulent Steppe
-6% Synergy $4.12

High Synergy Cards

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

Heartless Hidetsugu Heartless Hidetsugu
+52% Synergy $2.86
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
+48% Synergy $5.27
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+38% Synergy $2.36
Roiling Vortex Roiling Vortex
+35% Synergy $1.83
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+35% Synergy $2.07
Sulfuric Vortex Sulfuric Vortex
+35% Synergy $1.50
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+34% Synergy $13.06
Take the Bait Take the Bait
+33% Synergy $4.35
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
+33% Synergy $3.61
Aurelia, the Law Above Aurelia, the Law Above
+33% Synergy $1.59

Top Cards

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

Giada, Font of Hope Giada, Font of Hope
+33% Synergy $0.57
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+31% Synergy $6.49
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+19% Synergy $0.88
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+16% Synergy $4.44
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+13% Synergy $4.41
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+11% Synergy $0.34
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+5% Synergy $1.95
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+4% Synergy $1.45
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-5% Synergy $1.22
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-11% Synergy $1.32

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+2% Synergy $53.21
Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $6.17
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
0% Synergy $58.09
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
0% Synergy $37.03
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-2% Synergy $43.04
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $129.20

Creatures

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

Lyra Dawnbringer Lyra Dawnbringer
+32% Synergy $0.28
Aurelia, Exemplar of Justice Aurelia, Exemplar of Justice
+28% Synergy $2.49
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+27% Synergy $4.73
Harsh Mentor Harsh Mentor
+27% Synergy $0.29
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+26% Synergy $0.71
Archangel Avacyn Avacyn, the Purifier Archangel Avacyn
+24% Synergy $2.95
Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer
+22% Synergy $0.37
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+20% Synergy $2.71
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+20% Synergy $31.14
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+19% Synergy $4.55
Balefire Liege Balefire Liege
+19% Synergy $0.36
Zo-Zu the Punisher Zo-Zu the Punisher
+19% Synergy $9.78
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+18% Synergy $4.85
Boros Reckoner Boros Reckoner
+17% Synergy $0.37
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+16% Synergy $0.43
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+16% Synergy $0.29
Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
+16% Synergy $5.07
Battle Angels of Tyr Battle Angels of Tyr
+15% Synergy $28.51
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+14% Synergy $0.39
Firemane Avenger Firemane Avenger
+13% Synergy $0.35
Youthful Valkyrie Youthful Valkyrie
+13% Synergy $0.31
Herald of War Herald of War
+12% Synergy $3.41
Angelic Skirmisher Angelic Skirmisher
+12% Synergy $1.91
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+12% Synergy $3.79
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+11% Synergy $0.44
Sunspine Lynx Sunspine Lynx
+11% Synergy $1.65
Rampaging Ferocidon Rampaging Ferocidon
+11% Synergy $2.00
Cemetery Gatekeeper Cemetery Gatekeeper
+11% Synergy $2.62
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+10% Synergy $8.17
Truefire Captain Truefire Captain
+10% Synergy $0.23
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+9% Synergy $0.33
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
+9% Synergy $0.43
Akroma, Angel of Wrath Akroma, Angel of Wrath
+9% Synergy $6.22
Gisela, the Broken Blade Gisela, the Broken Blade
+9% Synergy $19.37
Metropolis Reformer Metropolis Reformer
+9% Synergy $1.74
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+8% Synergy $5.40
Screaming Nemesis Screaming Nemesis
+8% Synergy $6.83
Dazzling Angel Dazzling Angel
+8% Synergy $0.25
Bruna, the Fading Light Bruna, the Fading Light
+8% Synergy $4.18
Akroma, Angel of Fury Akroma, Angel of Fury
+8% Synergy $0.37
Angel of Finality Angel of Finality
+8% Synergy $0.23
Vengeful Ancestor Vengeful Ancestor
+7% Synergy $0.38
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+4% Synergy $14.99
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+1% Synergy $59.32
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+1% Synergy $0.32
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
0% Synergy $0.31
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-1% Synergy $13.69
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-3% Synergy $3.11
Akiri, Fearless Voyager Akiri, Fearless Voyager
-3% Synergy $1.11
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
-7% Synergy $1.97

Instants

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

Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+19% Synergy $0.47
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+18% Synergy $7.35
Arcbond Arcbond
+14% Synergy $2.51
Price of Progress Price of Progress
+13% Synergy $7.34
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+11% Synergy $0.30
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+10% Synergy $2.44
Olórin's Searing Light Olórin's Searing Light
+10% Synergy $5.63
Lightning Helix Lightning Helix
+8% Synergy $0.29
Comeuppance Comeuppance
+8% Synergy $2.91
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+8% Synergy $5.10
Aurelia's Fury Aurelia's Fury
+7% Synergy $2.39
Disenchant Disenchant
+6% Synergy $0.11
Master Warcraft Master Warcraft
+6% Synergy $0.58
Chance for Glory Chance for Glory
+6% Synergy $2.02
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+6% Synergy $3.12
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+5% Synergy $0.30
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+5% Synergy $2.14
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+5% Synergy $0.52
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+5% Synergy $0.32
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+4% Synergy $0.92
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+3% Synergy $5.56
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
0% Synergy $15.93
Demand Answers Demand Answers
0% Synergy $0.50
Reprieve Reprieve
0% Synergy $1.33
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.79
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-1% Synergy $16.68
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-1% Synergy $4.08
Abrade Abrade
-2% Synergy $0.31
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-4% Synergy $22.25
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-4% Synergy $7.26
Big Score Big Score
-5% Synergy $0.53
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-6% Synergy $67.12

Sorceries

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

Earthquake Earthquake
+28% Synergy $0.63
Taunt from the Rampart Taunt from the Rampart
+22% Synergy $9.99
Prisoner's Dilemma Prisoner's Dilemma
+22% Synergy $6.19
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+21% Synergy $6.54
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+16% Synergy $0.28
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+14% Synergy $1.53
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+14% Synergy $0.82
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+14% Synergy $4.05
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+13% Synergy $3.91
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+11% Synergy $0.30
Austere Command Austere Command
+10% Synergy $0.42
Angelfire Ignition Angelfire Ignition
+9% Synergy $0.40
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+7% Synergy $0.33
Fumigate Fumigate
+7% Synergy $0.30
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+6% Synergy $2.81
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+6% Synergy $1.14
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+6% Synergy $7.76
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+6% Synergy $0.57
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+6% Synergy $0.69
Acidic Soil Acidic Soil
+6% Synergy $1.77
Star of Extinction Star of Extinction
+5% Synergy $1.21
Insult // Injury Insult // Injury
+5% Synergy $0.94
Spectacular Showdown Spectacular Showdown
+4% Synergy $1.29
Deafening Clarion Deafening Clarion
+3% Synergy $0.36
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+3% Synergy $11.82
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+2% Synergy $0.29
Rip Apart Rip Apart
0% Synergy $0.90
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $0.91
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-4% Synergy $0.24
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
-5% Synergy $8.64

Utility Artifacts

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

Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+18% Synergy $2.69
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+13% Synergy $0.30
Embercleave Embercleave
+12% Synergy $9.51
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+9% Synergy $1.01
Blazing Sunsteel Blazing Sunsteel
+9% Synergy $3.01
Scytheclaw Scytheclaw
+8% Synergy $0.31
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+8% Synergy $6.04
Ankh of Mishra Ankh of Mishra
+8% Synergy $10.30
Pariah's Shield Pariah's Shield
+8% Synergy $5.14
Sunforger Sunforger
+7% Synergy $3.48
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+7% Synergy $30.98
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+7% Synergy $6.27
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+7% Synergy $15.83
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+5% Synergy $0.26
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+4% Synergy $4.46
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+4% Synergy $2.25
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+3% Synergy $12.37
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+3% Synergy $0.35
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+2% Synergy $1.26
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+1% Synergy $5.78
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
0% Synergy $4.17
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
-1% Synergy $3.53
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
-2% Synergy $13.69
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
-2% Synergy $11.25
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
-2% Synergy $0.44
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-9% Synergy $6.25

Enchantments

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

Manabarbs Manabarbs
+30% Synergy $5.14
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+28% Synergy $2.14
Spellshock Spellshock
+28% Synergy $3.22
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+20% Synergy $3.42
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+16% Synergy $4.72
Personal Sanctuary Personal Sanctuary
+12% Synergy $0.32
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+11% Synergy $17.15
Pariah Pariah
+11% Synergy $2.19
Land Tax Land Tax
+10% Synergy $13.49
Citadel of Pain Citadel of Pain
+10% Synergy $4.54
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+9% Synergy $28.00
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+8% Synergy $9.15
Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
+8% Synergy $0.59
Repercussion Repercussion
+7% Synergy $9.52
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+6% Synergy $4.03
True Conviction True Conviction
+6% Synergy $5.04
Court of Ire Court of Ire
+6% Synergy $0.39
Pyrohemia Pyrohemia
+6% Synergy $14.57
Burning Earth Burning Earth
+6% Synergy $2.35
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+5% Synergy $2.45
Pyrostatic Pillar Pyrostatic Pillar
+5% Synergy $3.00
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+4% Synergy $0.82
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+4% Synergy $0.37
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+4% Synergy $0.76
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+4% Synergy $6.60
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+4% Synergy $2.93
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+4% Synergy $0.40
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+4% Synergy $0.64
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+3% Synergy $0.29
Assemble the Legion Assemble the Legion
+2% Synergy $0.37
City on Fire City on Fire
0% Synergy $12.04
Fighter Class Fighter Class
-2% Synergy $6.59
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
-3% Synergy $7.54
Forge Anew Forge Anew
-3% Synergy $4.28
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
-6% Synergy $18.46

Planeswalkers

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

The Wanderer The Wanderer
+18% Synergy $0.39
Serra the Benevolent Serra the Benevolent
+7% Synergy $7.90

Utility Lands

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

Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+21% Synergy $0.37
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+19% Synergy $0.33
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+15% Synergy $1.53
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+7% Synergy $7.44
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+7% Synergy $0.25
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+5% Synergy $0.26
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+5% Synergy $0.80
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+4% Synergy $0.54
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+3% Synergy $0.38
War Room War Room
+3% Synergy $2.52
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.33
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.40
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+3% Synergy $4.72
Needle Spires Needle Spires
+2% Synergy $0.28
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+2% Synergy $1.40
Axgard Armory Axgard Armory
0% Synergy $0.37
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-2% Synergy $0.31
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.94
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-3% Synergy $6.18
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-5% Synergy $0.38
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-6% Synergy $5.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+10% Synergy $0.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+9% Synergy $2.20
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+8% Synergy $0.36
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+7% Synergy $0.33
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+6% Synergy $0.36
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.34
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.39
Boros Cluestone Boros Cluestone
+4% Synergy $0.28
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+4% Synergy $0.39
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $2.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.13
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $1.10
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-2% Synergy $0.38
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-3% Synergy $0.31

Lands

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

Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+19% Synergy $0.47
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+14% Synergy $0.21
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+11% Synergy $0.33
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+10% Synergy $0.16
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+6% Synergy $0.24
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+5% Synergy $1.96
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.16
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
+4% Synergy $0.38
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+3% Synergy $0.27
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
+3% Synergy $0.10
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+2% Synergy $0.25
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
+2% Synergy $0.32
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+2% Synergy $49.31
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+1% Synergy $16.58
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.08
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $2.00
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $31.39
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.79
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $0.91
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-1% Synergy $0.32
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
-1% Synergy $4.41
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-1% Synergy $16.68
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-2% Synergy $10.35
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-2% Synergy $0.26
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
-2% Synergy $10.83
Plateau Plateau
-2% Synergy $356.24
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $3.30
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-3% Synergy $0.28
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
-3% Synergy $1.21
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-3% Synergy $3.11
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.25
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
-5% Synergy $0.25
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-6% Synergy $4.75
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-7% Synergy $0.26
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
-7% Synergy $10.91
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
-8% Synergy $0.91
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-12% Synergy $0.82

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