Kytheon, Hero of Akros
$1.72
$1.72Legendary Creature — Human Soldier
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Proven Option
Well-established with solid community support.
Ranking
#1957
Current Rank
#1711
Last Week
#1727
Past 2 Years
Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketVideos
Commander gameplay videos featuring Kytheon, Hero of Akros.
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Commander VS: Chandra vs Kytheon vs Nissa vs Jace
New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Kytheon, Hero of Akros decks.
Gideon's Memorial+17% Synergy
$14.95
Way of the Mentor+10% Synergy
Worzel, the Protector+6% Synergy
Loyal Tutor+3% Synergy
$12.33
The Queen of Dale0% Synergy
$16.80
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Kytheon, Hero of Akros's abilities and overall game plan.
Gideon of the Trials+80% Synergy
$1.53
Gideon Blackblade+80% Synergy
$1.24
Gideon, Ally of Zendikar+78% Synergy
$1.53
Gideon Jura+76% Synergy
$0.39
Gideon, Champion of Justice+74% Synergy
$0.41
Gideon, Martial Paragon+70% Synergy
$0.93
Gideon, the Oathsworn+68% Synergy
$0.77
Oath of Gideon+62% Synergy
$0.32
Deification+58% Synergy
$0.34
Gideon's Triumph+57% Synergy
$0.14
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Kytheon, Hero of Akros decks.
Gideon's Sacrifice+56% Synergy
$0.34
Call the Gatewatch+50% Synergy
$0.41
Gideon's Avenger+48% Synergy
$0.69
Djeru, With Eyes Open+46% Synergy
$0.35
Gideon's Resolve+45% Synergy
$0.18
True Conviction+42% Synergy
$4.04
Keeper of the Accord+37% Synergy
$0.64
Path to Exile+6% Synergy
$1.00
Pearl Medallion0% Synergy
$6.16
Swords to Plowshares-5% Synergy
$1.42
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Drannith Magistrate-2% Synergy
$13.93
Farewell-3% Synergy
$6.17
Ancient Tomb-4% Synergy
$130.81
Smothering Tithe-6% Synergy
$58.80
Teferi's Protection-6% Synergy
$49.83
Enlightened Tutor-10% Synergy
$35.16
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Kytheon, Hero of Akros's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Gideon's Company+44% Synergy
$0.21
Baird, Steward of Argive+39% Synergy
$0.34
Gideon's Lawkeeper+39% Synergy
$0.31
Captain of the Watch+36% Synergy
$0.45
Onakke Oathkeeper+32% Synergy
$1.79
Myrel, Shield of Argive+29% Synergy
$18.31
Valiant Veteran+29% Synergy
$0.37
Odric, Master Tactician+28% Synergy
$0.40
Kytheon's Irregulars+27% Synergy
$0.27
Mentor of the Meek+26% Synergy
$4.76
Archetype of Courage+25% Synergy
$2.81
Thalia, Heretic Cathar+25% Synergy
$2.09
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion+24% Synergy
$3.30
Precinct Captain+22% Synergy
$0.31
Rescue Retriever+20% Synergy
$0.39
Reverent Hoplite+19% Synergy
$0.28
Field Marshal+18% Synergy
$3.93
Taranika, Akroan Veteran+18% Synergy
$0.27
Defiler of Faith+16% Synergy
$0.39
Daru Warchief+15% Synergy
$2.12
Knight of the White Orchid+15% Synergy
$4.21
Haazda Marshal+14% Synergy
$0.29
Grateful Apparition+13% Synergy
$0.36
Hero of Bladehold+13% Synergy
$0.59
Odric, Lunarch Marshal+13% Synergy
$1.21
Companion of the Trials+13% Synergy
$0.16
Preeminent Captain+13% Synergy
$0.72
Cathar Commando+13% Synergy
$0.23
Brimaz, King of Oreskos+12% Synergy
$8.41
Trusted Pegasus+10% Synergy
$0.13
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar+10% Synergy
$2.83
Sun Titan+10% Synergy
$0.32
Darien, King of Kjeldor+9% Synergy
$1.78
Heliod, God of the Sun+9% Synergy
$4.10
Arena Rector+9% Synergy
$9.07
Siege Veteran+7% Synergy
$0.38
Ballyrush Banneret+7% Synergy
$0.15
Champion of the Parish+7% Synergy
$1.05
Firemane Commando+7% Synergy
$1.00
Benalish Marshal+6% Synergy
$0.80
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben+6% Synergy
$0.40
Mangara, the Diplomat+6% Synergy
$0.36
Boromir, Warden of the Tower+6% Synergy
$6.09
Esper Sentinel+3% Synergy
$60.39
Weathered Wayfarer+1% Synergy
$2.30
Loyal Warhound0% Synergy
$0.66
Witch Enchanter0% Synergy
$5.07
Grand Abolisher-3% Synergy
$18.52
Mother of Runes-5% Synergy
$13.86
Loran of the Third Path-9% Synergy
$6.95
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Kytheon, Hero of Akros safe.
Gideon's Reproach+30% Synergy
$0.10
Gideon's Phalanx+28% Synergy
$0.22
Ignite the Beacon+28% Synergy
$0.31
Gideon's Defeat+13% Synergy
$0.10
Give No Ground+11% Synergy
$0.21
Comeuppance+10% Synergy
$5.42
Call the Coppercoats+9% Synergy
$7.36
Celestial Flare+8% Synergy
$0.04
Renounce the Guilds+8% Synergy
$0.27
Raise the Alarm+7% Synergy
$0.21
Deft Dismissal+7% Synergy
$0.06
Divine Arrow+6% Synergy
$0.20
Semester's End+6% Synergy
$1.26
Inspired Charge+6% Synergy
$0.12
Act of Heroism+6% Synergy
$0.04
Desperate Lunge+5% Synergy
$0.13
Brave the Elements+5% Synergy
$0.39
Renewed Faith+4% Synergy
$0.08
Kabira Takedown+2% Synergy
$0.33
Settle the Wreckage+2% Synergy
$0.44
Unbreakable Formation+2% Synergy
$1.37
Erode+1% Synergy
$6.59
Angel's Grace+1% Synergy
$3.15
Return to Dust+1% Synergy
$0.33
Razorgrass Ambush0% Synergy
$0.32
Dawn Charm0% Synergy
$3.64
Mana Tithe0% Synergy
$1.17
Get Lost0% Synergy
$3.50
Sejiri Shelter-4% Synergy
$2.49
Stroke of Midnight-4% Synergy
$0.36
Dawn's Truce-4% Synergy
$8.99
Akroma's Will-6% Synergy
$14.94
Flare of Fortitude-6% Synergy
$5.10
Generous Gift-6% Synergy
$1.18
Flawless Maneuver-7% Synergy
$21.22
Rebuff the Wicked-9% Synergy
$6.97
Disenchant-9% Synergy
$0.10
Reprieve-13% Synergy
$1.93
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Kytheon, Hero of Akros's game plan and control the board.
Gideon's Battle Cry+44% Synergy
$0.10
Deploy the Gatewatch+33% Synergy
$0.35
Martial Coup+30% Synergy
$0.25
Tragic Arrogance+29% Synergy
$0.17
Collective Effort+29% Synergy
$0.14
Kytheon's Tactics+13% Synergy
$0.13
Ascend from Avernus+13% Synergy
$2.44
Finale of Glory+12% Synergy
$2.49
Wrath of God+9% Synergy
$3.92
Shoulder to Shoulder+8% Synergy
$0.13
Oust+7% Synergy
$0.23
Triumphant Reckoning+7% Synergy
$0.74
Board the Weatherlight+6% Synergy
$0.26
Swift Reckoning+5% Synergy
$0.05
Urza's Ruinous Blast+5% Synergy
$0.75
Promise of Loyalty+3% Synergy
$0.24
Day of Judgment+2% Synergy
$1.05
Search for Glory+2% Synergy
$0.46
Restoration Seminar+2% Synergy
$3.94
Emeria's Call+1% Synergy
$4.56
Winds of Abandon+0% Synergy
$4.89
Vanquish the Horde0% Synergy
$0.28
Ondu Inversion0% Synergy
$1.20
Cleansing Nova0% Synergy
$0.33
Mass Calcify-1% Synergy
$5.01
Secret Rendezvous-4% Synergy
$0.33
Austere Command-4% Synergy
$0.35
Cut a Deal-5% Synergy
$0.34
Ravnica at War-5% Synergy
$0.62
Sevinne's Reclamation-6% Synergy
$0.40
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Luxior, Giada's Gift+43% Synergy
$5.02
Blackblade Reforged+34% Synergy
$3.03
The Chain Veil+27% Synergy
$7.08
Spear of Heliod+19% Synergy
$1.15
Horn of Gondor+11% Synergy
$2.98
Sigil of Valor+5% Synergy
$0.19
Urza's Sylex+4% Synergy
$0.40
Oketra's Monument+4% Synergy
$6.29
Endless Atlas+3% Synergy
$2.73
Norn's Annex+3% Synergy
$5.45
Horn of Valhalla+2% Synergy
$0.85
Tome of Legends+2% Synergy
$0.30
Skullclamp0% Synergy
$4.85
Halo Fountain-1% Synergy
$7.14
Wayfarer's Bauble-3% Synergy
$5.04
Vanquisher's Banner-3% Synergy
$5.60
Shadowspear-4% Synergy
$34.36
Archaeomancer's Map-7% Synergy
$1.02
Sword of the Animist-7% Synergy
$6.06
The Wind Crystal-10% Synergy
$6.92
Lightning Greaves-20% Synergy
$3.86
Swiftfoot Boots-29% Synergy
$2.00
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Kytheon, Hero of Akros's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Elspeth's Talent+43% Synergy
$0.37
Gideon's Intervention+35% Synergy
$0.26
Worship+33% Synergy
$1.57
Shielded by Faith+20% Synergy
$0.41
Martyr's Bond+20% Synergy
$1.08
Rest in Peace+18% Synergy
$1.16
Near-Death Experience+14% Synergy
$0.56
Elspeth Conquers Death+13% Synergy
$0.98
Urza Assembles the Titans+9% Synergy
$0.35
Paladin Class+9% Synergy
$0.39
Honor of the Pure+8% Synergy
$0.78
Grasp of the Hieromancer+8% Synergy
$0.37
Suppression Bonds+8% Synergy
$0.12
Flowering of the White Tree+7% Synergy
$10.41
Mobilization+7% Synergy
$0.75
Anointed Procession+7% Synergy
$60.97
Valor in Akros+7% Synergy
$0.12
SOLDIER Military Program+4% Synergy
$0.20
Legion's Landing+4% Synergy
$3.46
Solemnity+3% Synergy
$10.62
Dictate of Heliod+3% Synergy
$0.51
Glorious Anthem+2% Synergy
$0.39
Sphere of Safety+1% Synergy
$4.79
Dawn of a New Age+1% Synergy
$9.16
Unquestioned Authority+0% Synergy
$2.12
Smuggler's Share-1% Synergy
$11.16
Cathars' Crusade-2% Synergy
$8.93
Land Tax-2% Synergy
$17.83
Tocasia's Welcome-3% Synergy
$0.82
Blind Obedience-4% Synergy
$5.64
Trouble in Pairs-4% Synergy
$29.24
Ghostly Prison-5% Synergy
$6.39
Court of Grace-5% Synergy
$2.90
Darksteel Mutation-8% Synergy
$1.21
Authority of the Consuls-12% Synergy
$4.53
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Kytheon, Hero of Akros to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Elspeth, Sun's Champion+31% Synergy
$1.07
Elspeth, Knight-Errant+17% Synergy
$9.20
Basri Ket+16% Synergy
$1.32
Ajani Steadfast+15% Synergy
$2.01
Archangel Elspeth+10% Synergy
$4.16
Elspeth Tirel+9% Synergy
$4.34
The Wanderer+6% Synergy
$0.33
The Wandering Emperor+5% Synergy
$4.03
Elspeth, Sun's Nemesis+5% Synergy
$0.80
Teyo, Geometric Tactician+4% Synergy
$10.51
Elspeth Resplendent+4% Synergy
$4.52
Elspeth, Storm Slayer+2% Synergy
$43.23
Ajani, Strength of the Pride+2% Synergy
$8.16
The Eternal Wanderer+2% Synergy
$1.12
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Castle Ardenvale+29% Synergy
$0.28
Karn's Bastion+27% Synergy
$2.49
Interplanar Beacon+18% Synergy
$0.20
Windbrisk Heights+16% Synergy
$0.30
Forge of Heroes+11% Synergy
$0.36
Monumental Henge+9% Synergy
$0.52
Minas Tirith+9% Synergy
$7.13
Emeria, the Sky Ruin+9% Synergy
$7.22
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx+9% Synergy
$53.75
Mistveil Plains+7% Synergy
$0.25
Memorial to Glory+6% Synergy
$0.19
Forbidding Watchtower+6% Synergy
$0.37
Daru Encampment+5% Synergy
$0.39
Maze of Ith+5% Synergy
$9.50
Idyllic Grange+4% Synergy
$0.37
Kjeldoran Outpost+4% Synergy
$10.93
Desert of the True+3% Synergy
$0.28
Field of Ruin+3% Synergy
$0.39
Secluded Steppe+3% Synergy
$0.28
War Room+2% Synergy
$5.33
Karoo+2% Synergy
$1.11
Ghost Quarter+2% Synergy
$0.95
Drifting Meadow+1% Synergy
$0.22
Kor Haven+1% Synergy
$17.72
Abandoned Air Temple+1% Synergy
$5.62
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire+0% Synergy
$5.60
Eiganjo Castle+0% Synergy
$15.16
Temple of the False God-1% Synergy
$0.37
Scavenger Grounds-1% Synergy
$0.25
Hall of Heliod's Generosity-2% Synergy
$11.10
Three Tree City-4% Synergy
$29.61
Rogue's Passage-6% Synergy
$0.65
Reliquary Tower-11% Synergy
$4.04
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Gatewatch Beacon+44% Synergy
$0.30
Caged Sun+9% Synergy
$3.73
Marble Diamond+2% Synergy
$0.26
Mox Amber+2% Synergy
$86.48
Nyx Lotus+0% Synergy
$4.93
Heraldic Banner+0% Synergy
$0.37
Patchwork Banner0% Synergy
$3.23
Commander's Sphere-1% Synergy
$0.28
Throne of Eldraine-2% Synergy
$29.06
Mind Stone-11% Synergy
$0.32
Sol Ring-13% Synergy
$1.33
Arcane Signet-13% Synergy
$0.43
Lands
The mana base foundation for Kytheon, Hero of Akros decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Kabira Takedown+2% Synergy
$0.33
Flagstones of Trokair+2% Synergy
$3.65
Emeria's Call+1% Synergy
$4.56
Path of Ancestry+1% Synergy
$0.28
Snow-Covered Plains+0% Synergy
$0.36
Razorgrass Ambush0% Synergy
$0.32
Ondu Inversion0% Synergy
$1.20
Plains0% Synergy
$0.09
Myriad Landscape0% Synergy
$0.26
Witch Enchanter0% Synergy
$5.07
Sejiri Shelter-4% Synergy
$2.49
Similar Commanders
The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Kytheon, Hero of Akros.
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The Eighth Doctor // Donna Noble
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Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Candlekeep Sage
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Feywild Visitor
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Guild Artisan
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Passionate Archaeologist
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Popular Entertainer
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Scion of Halaster
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Shameless Charlatan
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Sword Coast Sailor
Mila, Crafty Companion
Tomik, Wielder of Law
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Noble Heritage
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Agent of the Iron Throne
Commodore Guff
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Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Dragon Cultist
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Tavern Brawler
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Cultist of the Absolute
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Clan Crafter
Prava of the Steel Legion // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Prava of the Steel Legion
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Veteran Soldier
Odric, Master Tactician
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Prava of the Steel Legion
Baird, Argivian Recruiter
Ertha Jo, Frontier Mentor
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Prava of the Steel Legion
Darien, King of Kjeldor
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
Tajic, Legion's Edge
Tura Kennerüd, Skyknight
Commander Mustard
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