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Kytheon, Hero of Akros
Price tag $1.32

Legendary CreatureHuman Soldier

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Ranking

#1638 Current Rank
#1451 Last Week
#1464 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Kytheon, Hero of Akros.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Kytheon, Hero of Akros decks.

Heidegger, Shinra Executive Heidegger, Shinra Executive
+6% Synergy $0.16
SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+5% Synergy $0.46
Patrolling Peacemaker Patrolling Peacemaker
+5% Synergy $4.40
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-7% Synergy $1.17
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-9% Synergy $4.33

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Kytheon, Hero of Akros's abilities and overall game plan.

Gideon Blackblade Gideon Blackblade
+82% Synergy $0.91
Gideon of the Trials Gideon of the Trials
+82% Synergy $1.53
Gideon, Ally of Zendikar Gideon, Ally of Zendikar
+80% Synergy $0.83
Gideon Jura Gideon Jura
+78% Synergy $0.25
Gideon, Champion of Justice Gideon, Champion of Justice
+77% Synergy $0.43
Gideon, Martial Paragon Gideon, Martial Paragon
+71% Synergy $1.10
Gideon, the Oathsworn Gideon, the Oathsworn
+68% Synergy $0.77
Oath of Gideon Oath of Gideon
+65% Synergy $0.23
Deification Deification
+60% Synergy $0.19
Gideon's Triumph Gideon's Triumph
+56% Synergy $0.04

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Kytheon, Hero of Akros decks.

Gideon's Sacrifice Gideon's Sacrifice
+56% Synergy $0.17
Call the Gatewatch Call the Gatewatch
+48% Synergy $0.28
Gideon's Avenger Gideon's Avenger
+48% Synergy $0.73
Elspeth's Talent Elspeth's Talent
+47% Synergy $0.24
Luxior, Giada's Gift Luxior, Giada's Gift
+47% Synergy $3.25
True Conviction True Conviction
+43% Synergy $3.92
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+40% Synergy $0.29
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+7% Synergy $1.27
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
0% Synergy $2.94
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-7% Synergy $0.80

Game Changers

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

Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
-3% Synergy $13.58
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-8% Synergy $45.06
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-9% Synergy $34.98
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-13% Synergy $28.27

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Kytheon, Hero of Akros's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Djeru, With Eyes Open Djeru, With Eyes Open
+47% Synergy $0.32
Gideon's Company Gideon's Company
+42% Synergy $0.22
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+38% Synergy $0.32
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+38% Synergy $0.19
Gideon's Lawkeeper Gideon's Lawkeeper
+36% Synergy $0.33
Onakke Oathkeeper Onakke Oathkeeper
+32% Synergy $0.26
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+31% Synergy $0.33
Valiant Veteran Valiant Veteran
+31% Synergy $0.27
Kytheon's Irregulars Kytheon's Irregulars
+30% Synergy $0.23
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+27% Synergy $0.80
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+27% Synergy $21.14
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+27% Synergy $1.08
Precinct Captain Precinct Captain
+27% Synergy $0.34
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+25% Synergy $0.18
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+24% Synergy $1.32
Rescue Retriever Rescue Retriever
+23% Synergy $0.32
Field Marshal Field Marshal
+20% Synergy $5.64
Taranika, Akroan Veteran Taranika, Akroan Veteran
+20% Synergy $0.15
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+18% Synergy $0.28
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+18% Synergy $0.25
Daru Warchief Daru Warchief
+18% Synergy $3.53
Preeminent Captain Preeminent Captain
+15% Synergy $0.84
Haazda Marshal Haazda Marshal
+15% Synergy $0.20
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+14% Synergy $1.92
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+14% Synergy $0.32
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+14% Synergy $0.77
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+13% Synergy $0.10
Grateful Apparition Grateful Apparition
+13% Synergy $0.25
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+12% Synergy $0.35
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+12% Synergy $3.07
Siege Veteran Siege Veteran
+12% Synergy $0.22
Heliod, God of the Sun Heliod, God of the Sun
+12% Synergy $1.59
Brimaz, King of Oreskos Brimaz, King of Oreskos
+11% Synergy $7.74
Companion of the Trials Companion of the Trials
+11% Synergy $0.09
Arena Rector Arena Rector
+10% Synergy $9.28
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
+9% Synergy $0.30
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+8% Synergy $5.48
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+7% Synergy $0.61
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+7% Synergy $0.39
Benalish Marshal Benalish Marshal
+7% Synergy $0.93
Thalia's Lancers Thalia's Lancers
+7% Synergy $0.34
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+6% Synergy $2.23
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+1% Synergy $10.32
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+1% Synergy $1.08
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+1% Synergy $0.91
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
0% Synergy $3.39
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-1% Synergy $42.20
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
-1% Synergy $0.44
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-5% Synergy $6.79
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-7% Synergy $2.78

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Kytheon, Hero of Akros safe.

Ignite the Beacon Ignite the Beacon
+31% Synergy $0.19
Gideon's Phalanx Gideon's Phalanx
+26% Synergy $0.19
Gideon's Reproach Gideon's Reproach
+26% Synergy $0.04
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+11% Synergy $5.26
Gideon's Defeat Gideon's Defeat
+10% Synergy $0.02
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+9% Synergy $0.07
Comeuppance Comeuppance
+9% Synergy $0.50
Give No Ground Give No Ground
+8% Synergy $0.05
Semester's End Semester's End
+7% Synergy $0.71
Renounce the Guilds Renounce the Guilds
+7% Synergy $0.21
Celestial Flare Celestial Flare
+7% Synergy $0.04
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+6% Synergy $0.90
Deft Dismissal Deft Dismissal
+5% Synergy $0.02
Inspired Charge Inspired Charge
+5% Synergy $0.03
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+4% Synergy $0.44
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+4% Synergy $2.58
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+4% Synergy $0.57
Get Lost Get Lost
+3% Synergy $4.44
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+3% Synergy $0.26
Brought Back Brought Back
+3% Synergy $1.06
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+2% Synergy $0.10
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+1% Synergy $0.14
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
0% Synergy $1.96
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.22
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.31
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-2% Synergy $0.45
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-4% Synergy $1.76
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
-4% Synergy $1.55
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-5% Synergy $3.77
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-5% Synergy $6.35
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-6% Synergy $11.91
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-7% Synergy $0.84
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-7% Synergy $5.00
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-9% Synergy $16.24
Disenchant Disenchant
-10% Synergy $0.13
Reprieve Reprieve
-11% Synergy $0.63

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Kytheon, Hero of Akros's game plan and control the board.

Gideon's Battle Cry Gideon's Battle Cry
+42% Synergy $0.09
Collective Effort Collective Effort
+33% Synergy $0.24
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+32% Synergy $0.19
Deploy the Gatewatch Deploy the Gatewatch
+31% Synergy $0.22
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+28% Synergy $0.65
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+15% Synergy $1.05
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+13% Synergy $1.21
Kytheon's Tactics Kytheon's Tactics
+12% Synergy $0.02
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+9% Synergy $2.29
Shoulder to Shoulder Shoulder to Shoulder
+7% Synergy $0.03
Triumphant Reckoning Triumphant Reckoning
+6% Synergy $0.46
Oust Oust
+6% Synergy $0.14
Board the Weatherlight Board the Weatherlight
+6% Synergy $0.07
Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+5% Synergy $0.57
Swift Reckoning Swift Reckoning
+5% Synergy $0.04
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+4% Synergy $0.71
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+3% Synergy $0.63
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+3% Synergy $0.23
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+2% Synergy $0.96
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+1% Synergy $1.50
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+1% Synergy $1.76
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
0% Synergy $5.68
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
0% Synergy $0.17
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-1% Synergy $0.40
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
-1% Synergy $0.90
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
-2% Synergy $0.73
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-3% Synergy $0.28
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-3% Synergy $0.32
Austere Command Austere Command
-4% Synergy $0.44
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-4% Synergy $0.39
Farewell Farewell
-6% Synergy $4.30
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-6% Synergy $0.39

Utility Artifacts

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

Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+40% Synergy $2.31
The Chain Veil The Chain Veil
+24% Synergy $3.91
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+20% Synergy $0.97
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+18% Synergy $0.89
Urza's Sylex Urza's Sylex
+6% Synergy $0.31
Sigil of Valor Sigil of Valor
+5% Synergy $0.20
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+4% Synergy $3.77
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+4% Synergy $0.33
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+3% Synergy $1.73
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+3% Synergy $3.92
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+2% Synergy $5.02
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+2% Synergy $0.31
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
0% Synergy $5.26
Shadowspear Shadowspear
-2% Synergy $31.55
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-4% Synergy $0.24
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
-4% Synergy $4.22
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-5% Synergy $7.32
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-6% Synergy $4.31
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-21% Synergy $4.45
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-28% Synergy $1.30

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Kytheon, Hero of Akros's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Gideon's Resolve Gideon's Resolve
+44% Synergy $0.22
Gideon's Intervention Gideon's Intervention
+31% Synergy $0.15
Worship Worship
+28% Synergy $0.78
Martyr's Bond Martyr's Bond
+18% Synergy $0.84
Shielded by Faith Shielded by Faith
+17% Synergy $4.44
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+15% Synergy $0.64
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+14% Synergy $1.11
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+11% Synergy $0.56
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+11% Synergy $0.54
Mobilization Mobilization
+10% Synergy $0.68
Near-Death Experience Near-Death Experience
+10% Synergy $0.50
Urza Assembles the Titans Urza Assembles the Titans
+9% Synergy $0.15
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+8% Synergy $4.32
Valor in Akros Valor in Akros
+6% Synergy $0.12
Grasp of the Hieromancer Grasp of the Hieromancer
+6% Synergy $0.14
Suppression Bonds Suppression Bonds
+6% Synergy $0.09
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+4% Synergy $46.21
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+4% Synergy $0.46
Commander's Insignia Commander's Insignia
+4% Synergy $0.16
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+3% Synergy $2.12
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+2% Synergy $2.67
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+1% Synergy $1.56
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-1% Synergy $3.94
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-1% Synergy $26.40
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-1% Synergy $1.40
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-1% Synergy $2.36
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
-2% Synergy $2.00
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-4% Synergy $3.99
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-6% Synergy $2.73
Land Tax Land Tax
-7% Synergy $21.01
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-10% Synergy $1.43
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-10% Synergy $3.67

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Kytheon, Hero of Akros to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+33% Synergy $0.92
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+20% Synergy $6.89
Basri Ket Basri Ket
+19% Synergy $1.35
Ajani Steadfast Ajani Steadfast
+16% Synergy $1.32
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+14% Synergy $4.07
Elspeth Tirel Elspeth Tirel
+11% Synergy $3.53
The Wanderer The Wanderer
+8% Synergy $0.27
Elspeth, Sun's Nemesis Elspeth, Sun's Nemesis
+7% Synergy $0.57
Elspeth Resplendent Elspeth Resplendent
+6% Synergy $3.72
Teyo, Geometric Tactician Teyo, Geometric Tactician
+6% Synergy $4.77
The Wandering Emperor The Wandering Emperor
+4% Synergy $3.83
Ajani, Strength of the Pride Ajani, Strength of the Pride
+2% Synergy $4.79
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+1% Synergy $0.84
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
0% Synergy $30.03

Utility Lands

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

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+28% Synergy $0.66
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+27% Synergy $0.18
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+17% Synergy $0.20
Interplanar Beacon Interplanar Beacon
+16% Synergy $0.17
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+12% Synergy $0.49
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+10% Synergy $2.28
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+10% Synergy $0.37
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+9% Synergy $0.76
Forbidding Watchtower Forbidding Watchtower
+8% Synergy $0.30
Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+8% Synergy $0.09
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+7% Synergy $34.54
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+7% Synergy $7.01
Daru Encampment Daru Encampment
+7% Synergy $0.29
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+6% Synergy $15.90
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+6% Synergy $0.19
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+5% Synergy $0.20
Kjeldoran Outpost Kjeldoran Outpost
+5% Synergy $8.91
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+3% Synergy $0.11
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+3% Synergy $0.17
New Benalia New Benalia
+3% Synergy $0.24
Cave of the Frost Dragon Cave of the Frost Dragon
+3% Synergy $0.30
Karoo Karoo
+2% Synergy $1.00
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+2% Synergy $0.11
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+2% Synergy $0.63
Hidden Courtyard Hidden Courtyard
+2% Synergy $0.06
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+1% Synergy $12.78
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
0% Synergy $3.65
Kor Haven Kor Haven
0% Synergy $10.98
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $2.73
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.14
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-1% Synergy $0.40
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-3% Synergy $6.35
Three Tree City Three Tree City
-4% Synergy $19.02
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-5% Synergy $0.27
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-6% Synergy $38.71
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Gatewatch Beacon Gatewatch Beacon
+44% Synergy $0.29
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+8% Synergy $3.61
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.19
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+2% Synergy $0.20
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+2% Synergy $4.82
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+1% Synergy $4.04
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+1% Synergy $67.47
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.16
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-4% Synergy $17.16
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy $1.07
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-15% Synergy $0.51
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-15% Synergy $0.22

Lands

The mana base foundation for Kytheon, Hero of Akros decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+3% Synergy $0.26
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+2% Synergy $3.34
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+1% Synergy $0.18
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+1% Synergy $1.76
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.05
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.11
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
0% Synergy $3.39
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.22
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-1% Synergy $0.32
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-4% Synergy $1.76

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