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Anya, Merciless Angel
Price tag $0.44

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

#2279 Current Rank
#2286 Last Week
#2366 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.

Rubble Rouser Rubble Rouser
+6% Synergy $0.06
Endless Foot Assault Endless Foot Assault
+4% Synergy $5.50
Raphael, Ninja Destroyer Raphael, Ninja Destroyer
+3% Synergy $2.05
Fields of Strife Fields of Strife
-2% Synergy $0.11
Turbulent Steppe Turbulent Steppe
-11% Synergy $8.10

High Synergy Cards

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

Heartless Hidetsugu Heartless Hidetsugu
+51% Synergy $2.42
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
+50% Synergy $4.82
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+38% Synergy $2.40
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+37% Synergy $1.73
Roiling Vortex Roiling Vortex
+35% Synergy $1.80
Sulfuric Vortex Sulfuric Vortex
+34% Synergy $1.60
Take the Bait Take the Bait
+34% Synergy $5.29
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+34% Synergy $10.83
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
+33% Synergy $4.63
Aurelia, the Law Above Aurelia, the Law Above
+33% Synergy $1.85

Top Cards

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

Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+31% Synergy $7.08
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+28% Synergy $6.27
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+18% Synergy $0.66
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+16% Synergy $3.56
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+13% Synergy $3.55
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+9% Synergy $0.36
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+5% Synergy $1.85
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+3% Synergy $1.43
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-5% Synergy $0.91
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-10% Synergy $0.97

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $55.57
Farewell Farewell
0% Synergy $6.50
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-1% Synergy $57.27
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-1% Synergy $36.19
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $122.46
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-3% Synergy $41.65

Creatures

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

Giada, Font of Hope Giada, Font of Hope
+32% Synergy $0.45
Lyra Dawnbringer Lyra Dawnbringer
+32% Synergy $4.25
Aurelia, Exemplar of Justice Aurelia, Exemplar of Justice
+28% Synergy $2.21
Harsh Mentor Harsh Mentor
+27% Synergy $0.28
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+26% Synergy $1.17
Archangel Avacyn Avacyn, the Purifier Archangel Avacyn
+24% Synergy $3.03
Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer
+22% Synergy $0.39
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+20% Synergy $7.40
Balefire Liege Balefire Liege
+20% Synergy $0.43
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+20% Synergy $4.55
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+20% Synergy $28.11
Boros Reckoner Boros Reckoner
+18% Synergy $0.35
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+18% Synergy $5.40
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+17% Synergy $0.39
Zo-Zu the Punisher Zo-Zu the Punisher
+17% Synergy $8.92
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+16% Synergy $1.44
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+16% Synergy $0.22
Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
+15% Synergy $5.17
Battle Angels of Tyr Battle Angels of Tyr
+14% Synergy $26.15
Youthful Valkyrie Youthful Valkyrie
+13% Synergy $0.32
Firemane Avenger Firemane Avenger
+12% Synergy $0.33
Herald of War Herald of War
+12% Synergy $4.07
Sunspine Lynx Sunspine Lynx
+11% Synergy $1.88
Angelic Skirmisher Angelic Skirmisher
+11% Synergy $2.20
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+11% Synergy $4.16
Rampaging Ferocidon Rampaging Ferocidon
+11% Synergy $1.19
Cemetery Gatekeeper Cemetery Gatekeeper
+11% Synergy $2.51
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+10% Synergy $0.43
Truefire Captain Truefire Captain
+10% Synergy $0.20
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+9% Synergy $0.47
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+9% Synergy $5.47
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+9% Synergy $7.30
Akroma, Angel of Wrath Akroma, Angel of Wrath
+9% Synergy $4.55
Angel of Finality Angel of Finality
+9% Synergy $0.31
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
+8% Synergy $0.48
Dazzling Angel Dazzling Angel
+8% Synergy $0.29
Akroma, Angel of Fury Akroma, Angel of Fury
+8% Synergy $0.40
Gisela, the Broken Blade Gisela, the Broken Blade
+8% Synergy $19.20
Screaming Nemesis Screaming Nemesis
+8% Synergy $6.93
Bruna, the Fading Light Bruna, the Fading Light
+8% Synergy $4.45
Angel of Vitality Angel of Vitality
+8% Synergy $0.27
Metropolis Reformer Metropolis Reformer
+8% Synergy $2.32
Vengeful Ancestor Vengeful Ancestor
+6% Synergy $0.40
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+4% Synergy $14.28
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+3% Synergy $0.32
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
0% Synergy $0.31
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-1% Synergy $55.72
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-1% Synergy $14.05
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $2.76
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
-7% Synergy $1.80

Instants

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

Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+19% Synergy $0.43
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+19% Synergy $6.81
Arcbond Arcbond
+15% Synergy $2.13
Price of Progress Price of Progress
+12% Synergy $8.23
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+10% Synergy $0.33
Olórin's Searing Light Olórin's Searing Light
+10% Synergy $3.40
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+9% Synergy $2.53
Lightning Helix Lightning Helix
+8% Synergy $0.30
Comeuppance Comeuppance
+7% Synergy $2.49
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+7% Synergy $7.31
Master Warcraft Master Warcraft
+6% Synergy $0.53
Chance for Glory Chance for Glory
+6% Synergy $1.81
Aurelia's Fury Aurelia's Fury
+6% Synergy $1.65
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+6% Synergy $2.85
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+5% Synergy $0.26
Disenchant Disenchant
+5% Synergy $0.08
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+5% Synergy $2.33
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+5% Synergy $0.42
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+4% Synergy $2.89
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+4% Synergy $0.26
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+3% Synergy $1.94
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+1% Synergy $0.48
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
0% Synergy $18.26
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $14.92
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-1% Synergy $1.55
Reprieve Reprieve
-1% Synergy $1.16
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-1% Synergy $3.18
Abrade Abrade
-2% Synergy $0.35
Big Score Big Score
-4% Synergy $0.64
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-4% Synergy $5.39
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-5% Synergy $21.17
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-7% Synergy $68.07

Sorceries

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

Earthquake Earthquake
+31% Synergy $0.65
Prisoner's Dilemma Prisoner's Dilemma
+23% Synergy $6.43
Taunt from the Rampart Taunt from the Rampart
+22% Synergy $4.30
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+21% Synergy $5.21
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+16% Synergy $0.32
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+15% Synergy $2.39
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+14% Synergy $0.36
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+13% Synergy $3.97
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+13% Synergy $3.29
Austere Command Austere Command
+11% Synergy $0.59
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+10% Synergy $0.35
Angelfire Ignition Angelfire Ignition
+9% Synergy $0.36
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+8% Synergy $0.30
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+7% Synergy $2.68
Fumigate Fumigate
+7% Synergy $0.33
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+6% Synergy $7.29
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+6% Synergy $0.38
Acidic Soil Acidic Soil
+6% Synergy $0.82
Spectacular Showdown Spectacular Showdown
+5% Synergy $1.03
Star of Extinction Star of Extinction
+5% Synergy $1.24
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+5% Synergy $0.57
Insult // Injury Insult // Injury
+5% Synergy $0.59
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+4% Synergy $1.23
Deafening Clarion Deafening Clarion
+4% Synergy $0.33
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+4% Synergy $0.65
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $1.26
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+3% Synergy $11.31
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+2% Synergy $0.31
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+2% Synergy $8.17
Rip Apart Rip Apart
0% Synergy $0.34
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $0.84
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-3% Synergy $0.27
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
-5% Synergy $9.35

Utility Artifacts

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

Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+18% Synergy $2.56
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+14% Synergy $0.32
Embercleave Embercleave
+12% Synergy $9.10
Blazing Sunsteel Blazing Sunsteel
+10% Synergy $2.70
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+9% Synergy $36.02
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+9% Synergy $0.83
Scytheclaw Scytheclaw
+9% Synergy $0.23
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+8% Synergy $6.04
Ankh of Mishra Ankh of Mishra
+8% Synergy $9.32
Sunforger Sunforger
+7% Synergy $2.97
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+7% Synergy $6.66
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+7% Synergy $15.94
Pariah's Shield Pariah's Shield
+7% Synergy $5.36
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+6% Synergy $0.24
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+4% Synergy $4.41
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+4% Synergy $3.93
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+3% Synergy $1.43
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+3% Synergy $0.35
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+2% Synergy $7.29
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+2% Synergy $11.16
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
0% Synergy $3.70
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
-1% Synergy $3.17
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
-1% Synergy $11.36
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
-2% Synergy $10.46
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-9% Synergy $5.59

Enchantments

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

Manabarbs Manabarbs
+28% Synergy $5.20
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+27% Synergy $7.54
Spellshock Spellshock
+27% Synergy $3.70
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+22% Synergy $2.51
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+15% Synergy $3.52
Personal Sanctuary Personal Sanctuary
+13% Synergy $0.33
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+12% Synergy $16.84
Pariah Pariah
+11% Synergy $1.90
Land Tax Land Tax
+9% Synergy $15.72
Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
+9% Synergy $1.04
Citadel of Pain Citadel of Pain
+9% Synergy $5.94
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+7% Synergy $29.82
Repercussion Repercussion
+7% Synergy $8.63
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+6% Synergy $8.79
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+6% Synergy $3.46
True Conviction True Conviction
+6% Synergy $4.98
Court of Ire Court of Ire
+6% Synergy $0.39
Pyrostatic Pillar Pyrostatic Pillar
+6% Synergy $2.52
Burning Earth Burning Earth
+5% Synergy $3.52
Pyrohemia Pyrohemia
+5% Synergy $18.30
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+4% Synergy $1.46
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+4% Synergy $0.36
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+4% Synergy $0.39
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+4% Synergy $0.55
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+4% Synergy $0.15
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+3% Synergy $0.52
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+3% Synergy $4.77
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+3% Synergy $2.57
Assemble the Legion Assemble the Legion
+2% Synergy $0.39
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+2% Synergy $0.27
City on Fire City on Fire
0% Synergy $11.45
Fighter Class Fighter Class
-1% Synergy $7.97
Forge Anew Forge Anew
-2% Synergy $4.32
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
-3% Synergy $7.82
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
-6% Synergy $18.20

Planeswalkers

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

The Wanderer The Wanderer
+21% Synergy $0.33
Serra the Benevolent Serra the Benevolent
+7% Synergy $7.13

Utility Lands

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

Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+20% Synergy $0.27
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+17% Synergy $0.31
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+14% Synergy $1.55
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+7% Synergy $0.29
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+5% Synergy $10.99
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+5% Synergy $0.33
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+4% Synergy $0.66
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+4% Synergy $0.44
Needle Spires Needle Spires
+3% Synergy $0.25
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.40
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+3% Synergy $8.20
War Room War Room
+2% Synergy $2.31
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $1.11
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+1% Synergy $0.31
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+1% Synergy $1.15
Axgard Armory Axgard Armory
-1% Synergy $0.39
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-2% Synergy $6.34
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-2% Synergy $0.27
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.54
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-5% Synergy $0.36
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-6% Synergy $5.47

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+11% Synergy $0.35
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+10% Synergy $0.65
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.34
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+8% Synergy $0.31
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+6% Synergy $0.43
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.35
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.26
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+5% Synergy $0.38
Boros Cluestone Boros Cluestone
+3% Synergy $0.31
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $2.90
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.39
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-2% Synergy $0.46
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-3% Synergy $0.27

Lands

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

Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+19% Synergy $0.43
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+15% Synergy $0.19
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+11% Synergy $0.27
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+9% Synergy $0.16
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+7% Synergy $0.36
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.26
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
+5% Synergy $0.36
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+4% Synergy $1.04
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
+3% Synergy $0.15
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $1.26
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+2% Synergy $0.29
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+2% Synergy $0.16
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+2% Synergy $48.67
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+2% Synergy $8.17
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
+1% Synergy $0.27
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.16
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.15
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
0% Synergy $0.31
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
0% Synergy $16.13
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $14.92
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $0.84
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
-1% Synergy $10.34
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
-1% Synergy $3.50
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-1% Synergy $1.55
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-2% Synergy $0.32
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-2% Synergy $0.34
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-2% Synergy $32.49
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $1.03
Plateau Plateau
-3% Synergy $341.24
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $2.76
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.31
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-5% Synergy $0.33
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-5% Synergy $11.21
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
-5% Synergy $0.32
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
-5% Synergy $1.10
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-6% Synergy $3.58
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
-7% Synergy $10.79
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
-7% Synergy $0.30
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
-9% Synergy $0.67
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-11% Synergy $0.30

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