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Ben-Ben, Akki Hermit
Price tag $0.88

Legendary CreatureGoblin Shaman

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2298 Current Rank
#2142 Last Week
#2164 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Ben-Ben, Akki Hermit.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ben-Ben, Akki Hermit decks.

Steal the Show Steal the Show
+1% Synergy $0.28
Diary of Dreams Diary of Dreams
+1% Synergy $0.28
Naktamun Lorespinner Naktamun Lorespinner
0% Synergy $2.19
Tablet of Discovery Tablet of Discovery
-2% Synergy $0.76

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ben-Ben, Akki Hermit's abilities and overall game plan.

Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+74% Synergy $2.07
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+73% Synergy $5.40
Mogg Maniac Mogg Maniac
+71% Synergy $0.88
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+68% Synergy $0.33
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
+66% Synergy $0.42
Arcbond Arcbond
+62% Synergy $2.51
Seismic Strike Seismic Strike
+61% Synergy $0.11
Walking Atlas Walking Atlas
+57% Synergy $1.26
Spitting Earth Spitting Earth
+57% Synergy $0.14
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+56% Synergy $0.30

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ben-Ben, Akki Hermit decks.

Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+56% Synergy $4.17
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+55% Synergy $0.31
Star of Extinction Star of Extinction
+55% Synergy $1.21
Ill-Tempered Loner Howlpack Avenger Ill-Tempered Loner
+53% Synergy $0.40
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+52% Synergy $3.42
Blazing Sunsteel Blazing Sunsteel
+52% Synergy $3.01
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+50% Synergy $0.37
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+50% Synergy $2.62
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+20% Synergy $0.88
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+8% Synergy $0.34

Game Changers

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

Gamble Gamble
-3% Synergy $15.84
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-19% Synergy $43.04

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ben-Ben, Akki Hermit's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Spiteful Sliver Spiteful Sliver
+47% Synergy $2.11
Geode Rager Geode Rager
+46% Synergy $1.79
Toralf, God of Fury Toralf's Hammer Toralf, God of Fury
+44% Synergy $5.72
Donna Noble Donna Noble
+37% Synergy $0.34
Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+36% Synergy $5.55
Canoptek Wraith Canoptek Wraith
+36% Synergy $3.12
Coalhauler Swine Coalhauler Swine
+34% Synergy $0.15
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+31% Synergy $25.00
Fumiko the Lowblood Fumiko the Lowblood
+30% Synergy $0.50
Angrath's Marauders Angrath's Marauders
+28% Synergy $0.40
Screaming Nemesis Screaming Nemesis
+27% Synergy $6.83
Anger Anger
+26% Synergy $0.41
Vengeful Ancestor Vengeful Ancestor
+26% Synergy $0.38
Wrathful Raptors Wrathful Raptors
+26% Synergy $3.92
Spawn of Thraxes Spawn of Thraxes
+25% Synergy $0.29
PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+23% Synergy $0.53
Bothersome Quasit Bothersome Quasit
+19% Synergy $15.38
Goblin Diplomats Goblin Diplomats
+18% Synergy $0.35
Pilgrim's Eye Pilgrim's Eye
+18% Synergy $0.11
Akoum Hellkite Akoum Hellkite
+16% Synergy $0.71
Molten Man, Inferno Incarnate Molten Man, Inferno Incarnate
+16% Synergy $0.15
Scampering Surveyor Scampering Surveyor
+14% Synergy $0.24
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+13% Synergy $0.37
Jiwari, the Earth Aflame Jiwari, the Earth Aflame
+13% Synergy $0.43
Zell Dincht Zell Dincht
+12% Synergy $0.64
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+11% Synergy $1.36
Scaretiller Scaretiller
+11% Synergy $0.37
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+10% Synergy $0.24
Sardian Cliffstomper Sardian Cliffstomper
+10% Synergy $0.09
Sabotender Sabotender
+9% Synergy $0.26
Heartless Hidetsugu Heartless Hidetsugu
+8% Synergy $2.86
Dauntless Scrapbot Dauntless Scrapbot
+8% Synergy $0.26
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+7% Synergy $14.35
Sunspine Lynx Sunspine Lynx
+7% Synergy $1.65
Nesting Dragon Nesting Dragon
+7% Synergy $0.30
Tunneling Geopede Tunneling Geopede
+7% Synergy $0.37
Themberchaud Themberchaud
+7% Synergy $17.79
Goblin Spymaster Goblin Spymaster
+6% Synergy $2.79
Leyline Tyrant Leyline Tyrant
+4% Synergy $2.21
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+4% Synergy $0.27
Agitator Ant Agitator Ant
+4% Synergy $0.31
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+3% Synergy $13.02
Fiendish Duo Fiendish Duo
+3% Synergy $3.02
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+2% Synergy $2.71
Goblin Matron Goblin Matron
+2% Synergy $0.34
Magus of the Moon Magus of the Moon
+1% Synergy $4.86
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
0% Synergy $25.78
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
-3% Synergy $9.98
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
-8% Synergy $7.47
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-11% Synergy $21.90

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ben-Ben, Akki Hermit safe.

Skred Skred
+28% Synergy $2.41
Starstorm Starstorm
+28% Synergy $0.31
Reverberate Reverberate
+25% Synergy $2.97
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+23% Synergy $0.70
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+23% Synergy $3.24
Electrodominance Electrodominance
+21% Synergy $0.33
Reiterate Reiterate
+13% Synergy $18.84
Solstice Revelations Solstice Revelations
+12% Synergy $0.26
Impact Resonance Impact Resonance
+12% Synergy $0.82
Price of Progress Price of Progress
+11% Synergy $7.34
Barrel Down Sokenzan Barrel Down Sokenzan
+11% Synergy $0.13
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+9% Synergy $0.50
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+7% Synergy $0.32
Fork Fork
+7% Synergy
Mogg Salvage Mogg Salvage
+6% Synergy $0.30
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+5% Synergy $0.30
Downhill Charge Downhill Charge
+5% Synergy $0.26
Commune with Lava Commune with Lava
+3% Synergy $0.59
Big Score Big Score
+1% Synergy $0.53
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $16.68
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-3% Synergy $3.36
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-7% Synergy $10.94
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-7% Synergy $1.50
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-8% Synergy $12.06
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-9% Synergy $7.26
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-9% Synergy $12.52
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-10% Synergy $11.50
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-11% Synergy $0.92
Abrade Abrade
-12% Synergy $0.31
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-15% Synergy $67.12
Seething Song Seething Song
-21% Synergy $13.10

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ben-Ben, Akki Hermit's game plan and control the board.

Spire Barrage Spire Barrage
+38% Synergy $0.04
Jaws of Stone Jaws of Stone
+27% Synergy $0.10
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+25% Synergy $4.05
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+24% Synergy $0.30
Rumbling Rockslide Rumbling Rockslide
+21% Synergy $0.03
Rockslide Ambush Rockslide Ambush
+20% Synergy $37.29
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+18% Synergy $7.17
Reckless Endeavor Reckless Endeavor
+9% Synergy $10.29
Insult // Injury Insult // Injury
+6% Synergy $0.94
Call the Mountain Chocobo Call the Mountain Chocobo
+5% Synergy $0.12
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+4% Synergy $0.32
Spectacular Showdown Spectacular Showdown
+4% Synergy $1.29
Ruination Ruination
+3% Synergy $4.39
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+2% Synergy $0.25
Banefire Banefire
+2% Synergy $0.77
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+1% Synergy $7.76
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+1% Synergy $15.19
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
0% Synergy $0.24
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
0% Synergy $2063.83
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
0% Synergy $1.75
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
-1% Synergy $2.57
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
-2% Synergy $0.36
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-3% Synergy $9.02
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
-4% Synergy $0.28
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-5% Synergy $1.53
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-8% Synergy $1.14

Utility Artifacts

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

Ghirapur Orrery Ghirapur Orrery
+50% Synergy $0.38
Armillary Sphere Armillary Sphere
+36% Synergy $0.23
Thaumatic Compass Spires of Orazca Thaumatic Compass
+31% Synergy $2.10
Pariah's Shield Pariah's Shield
+25% Synergy $5.14
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+23% Synergy $0.27
Fiendlash Fiendlash
+22% Synergy $0.36
Thornbite Staff Thornbite Staff
+17% Synergy $22.94
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+16% Synergy $5.78
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+16% Synergy $14.81
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+16% Synergy $6.54
Journeyer's Kite Journeyer's Kite
+15% Synergy $0.21
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+13% Synergy $4.04
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+13% Synergy $34.13
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+12% Synergy $5.16
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+10% Synergy $5.10
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+10% Synergy $0.75
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+10% Synergy $8.12
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
+10% Synergy $5.85
Monument to Perfection Monument to Perfection
+10% Synergy $0.24
Gorgon's Head Gorgon's Head
+9% Synergy $0.89
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+8% Synergy $26.88
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+8% Synergy $0.35
Battlemage's Bracers Battlemage's Bracers
+8% Synergy $3.65
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+7% Synergy $1.95
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+7% Synergy $9.18
Goblin Charbelcher Goblin Charbelcher
+7% Synergy $0.35
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+7% Synergy $17.51
Staff of the Flame Magus Staff of the Flame Magus
+7% Synergy $0.13
Pendant of Prosperity Pendant of Prosperity
+6% Synergy $0.81
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+5% Synergy $0.17
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+5% Synergy $5.37
Traveler's Amulet Traveler's Amulet
+5% Synergy $0.17
Gorgon Flail Gorgon Flail
+5% Synergy $0.63
Gauntlet of Might Gauntlet of Might
+4% Synergy
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+2% Synergy $0.47
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+1% Synergy $4.44
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
0% Synergy $12.74
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-5% Synergy $12.37
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-17% Synergy $6.44

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ben-Ben, Akki Hermit's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Pain for All Pain for All
+41% Synergy $0.41
Repercussion Repercussion
+38% Synergy $9.52
Furnace of Rath Furnace of Rath
+35% Synergy $6.52
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+32% Synergy $17.15
Fall of Cair Andros Fall of Cair Andros
+26% Synergy $0.31
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+20% Synergy $4.64
City on Fire City on Fire
+13% Synergy $12.04
The Rollercrusher Ride The Rollercrusher Ride
+9% Synergy $0.58
Glacial Crevasses Glacial Crevasses
+9% Synergy $2.38
Expedited Inheritance Expedited Inheritance
+6% Synergy $0.33
Granite Grip Granite Grip
+5% Synergy $0.13
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+4% Synergy $4.32
Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
+4% Synergy $0.59
War's Toll War's Toll
+4% Synergy $11.35
Court of Ire Court of Ire
+4% Synergy $0.39
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+3% Synergy $0.29
Claws of Valakut Claws of Valakut
+3% Synergy $0.37
The Sound of Drums The Sound of Drums
+2% Synergy $3.28
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+2% Synergy $0.40
Burning Earth Burning Earth
+2% Synergy $2.35
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+1% Synergy $2.45
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+1% Synergy $0.54
Virtue of Courage Virtue of Courage
+1% Synergy $2.20
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
-1% Synergy $0.30
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
-1% Synergy $6.64
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-2% Synergy $6.96

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Ben-Ben, Akki Hermit to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Koth of the Hammer Koth of the Hammer
+30% Synergy $1.67
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
-4% Synergy $2.97

Utility Lands

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

Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+48% Synergy $2.21
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+33% Synergy $16.96
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+17% Synergy $13.56
Detection Tower Detection Tower
+17% Synergy $2.97
Scrying Sheets Scrying Sheets
+15% Synergy $3.83
War Room War Room
+8% Synergy $2.52
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+6% Synergy $0.35
Madblind Mountain Madblind Mountain
+6% Synergy $0.50
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-6% Synergy $51.37
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-8% Synergy $0.38
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-11% Synergy $7.44

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+37% Synergy $5.44
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+7% Synergy $4.25
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+6% Synergy $3.59
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+6% Synergy $11.98
Exploding Barrel Exploding Barrel
+5% Synergy $0.31
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-1% Synergy $35.66
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
-1% Synergy $0.41
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-2% Synergy $0.38
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-2% Synergy $3.42
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-2% Synergy $4.53
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
-4% Synergy $0.40
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-8% Synergy $0.39
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-9% Synergy $2.20
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy $1.13
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-14% Synergy $0.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-21% Synergy $1.10

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ben-Ben, Akki Hermit decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+38% Synergy $0.33
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+27% Synergy $0.71
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+11% Synergy $3.30
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+7% Synergy $31.39
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+7% Synergy $17.33
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+6% Synergy $36.04
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+6% Synergy $17.38
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+6% Synergy $37.91
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.54
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.12
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $16.68
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-3% Synergy $9.02
Mountain Mountain
-27% Synergy $2.00

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