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Kytheon, Hero of Akros
Price tag $1.56

Legendary Creature — Human Soldier

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

Planeswalkers 34% Soldiers 21% Humans 10% Tokens 6% Aggro 4%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Kytheon, Hero of Akros players are trying out in Planeswalkers decks.

Erode Erode
+8% Synergy $5.72

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Kytheon, Hero of Akros's Planeswalkers builds — cards that lean hardest into the Planeswalkers theme.

Gideon Blackblade Gideon Blackblade
+97% Synergy $1.04
Gideon, Ally of Zendikar Gideon, Ally of Zendikar
+96% Synergy $1.87
Gideon of the Trials Gideon of the Trials
+96% Synergy $1.73
Gideon Jura Gideon Jura
+95% Synergy $0.33
Gideon, Champion of Justice Gideon, Champion of Justice
+93% Synergy $0.37
Gideon, Martial Paragon Gideon, Martial Paragon
+88% Synergy $1.08
Gideon, the Oathsworn Gideon, the Oathsworn
+87% Synergy $0.80
Oath of Gideon Oath of Gideon
+87% Synergy $0.27
Deification Deification
+84% Synergy $0.33
Djeru, With Eyes Open Djeru, With Eyes Open
+75% Synergy $0.33

Top Cards

The staple cards most Kytheon, Hero of Akros Planeswalkers decks run as their core.

Call the Gatewatch Call the Gatewatch
+71% Synergy $0.45
Gideon's Sacrifice Gideon's Sacrifice
+69% Synergy $0.31
Elspeth's Talent Elspeth's Talent
+68% Synergy $0.32
Luxior, Giada's Gift Luxior, Giada's Gift
+65% Synergy $5.22
Gideon's Triumph Gideon's Triumph
+65% Synergy $0.11
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+55% Synergy $0.45
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+51% Synergy $2.11
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+11% Synergy $1.09
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+9% Synergy $4.90
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+1% Synergy $1.19

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Kytheon, Hero of Akros Planeswalkers game on their own.

Farewell Farewell
-2% Synergy $5.28
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-5% Synergy $60.01
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-7% Synergy $54.50
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-11% Synergy $39.51

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Planeswalkers plan in Kytheon, Hero of Akros decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Gideon's Avenger Gideon's Avenger
+60% Synergy $0.67
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+56% Synergy $0.22
Gideon's Company Gideon's Company
+55% Synergy $0.22
Onakke Oathkeeper Onakke Oathkeeper
+54% Synergy $1.62
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+47% Synergy $0.37
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+46% Synergy $0.39
Gideon's Lawkeeper Gideon's Lawkeeper
+46% Synergy $0.33
Valiant Veteran Valiant Veteran
+39% Synergy $0.33
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+39% Synergy $3.12
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+38% Synergy $0.99
Kytheon's Irregulars Kytheon's Irregulars
+37% Synergy $0.27
Precinct Captain Precinct Captain
+33% Synergy $0.32
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+32% Synergy $0.36
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+32% Synergy $18.25
Rescue Retriever Rescue Retriever
+32% Synergy $0.39
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+27% Synergy $0.35
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+26% Synergy $0.24
Grateful Apparition Grateful Apparition
+26% Synergy $0.31
Taranika, Akroan Veteran Taranika, Akroan Veteran
+25% Synergy $0.29
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+24% Synergy $2.13
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+20% Synergy $4.42
Field Marshal Field Marshal
+20% Synergy $3.85
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+19% Synergy $1.40
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+17% Synergy $0.20
Daru Warchief Daru Warchief
+17% Synergy $2.74
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+16% Synergy $0.31
Preeminent Captain Preeminent Captain
+15% Synergy $0.71
Haazda Marshal Haazda Marshal
+15% Synergy $0.28
Heidegger, Shinra Executive Heidegger, Shinra Executive
+15% Synergy $0.22
Arena Rector Arena Rector
+14% Synergy $10.05
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+13% Synergy $0.31
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+12% Synergy $0.44
Norn's Choirmaster Norn's Choirmaster
+12% Synergy $16.38
Brimaz, King of Oreskos Brimaz, King of Oreskos
+12% Synergy $7.92
Heliod, God of the Sun Heliod, God of the Sun
+12% Synergy $3.72
Companion of the Trials Companion of the Trials
+11% Synergy $0.14
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+10% Synergy $2.07
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+9% Synergy $0.88
Thalia's Lancers Thalia's Lancers
+9% Synergy $0.46
Trusted Pegasus Trusted Pegasus
+9% Synergy $0.15
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+7% Synergy $2.95
Benalish Marshal Benalish Marshal
+7% Synergy $0.87
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+5% Synergy $58.07
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+5% Synergy $5.50
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+5% Synergy $0.31
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+2% Synergy $0.76
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
0% Synergy $17.29
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
0% Synergy $2.17
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
-4% Synergy $4.06
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-9% Synergy $3.58

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Kytheon, Hero of Akros's Planeswalkers deck ahead.

Ignite the Beacon Ignite the Beacon
+46% Synergy $0.30
Gideon's Phalanx Gideon's Phalanx
+34% Synergy $0.20
Gideon's Reproach Gideon's Reproach
+32% Synergy $0.10
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+15% Synergy $7.64
Semester's End Semester's End
+15% Synergy $0.92
Gideon's Defeat Gideon's Defeat
+14% Synergy $0.10
Comeuppance Comeuppance
+13% Synergy $5.05
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+9% Synergy $1.10
Renounce the Guilds Renounce the Guilds
+7% Synergy $0.21
Celestial Flare Celestial Flare
+6% Synergy $0.06
Give No Ground Give No Ground
+6% Synergy $0.26
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+5% Synergy $0.32
Brought Back Brought Back
+5% Synergy $2.77
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+5% Synergy $0.52
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+5% Synergy $0.20
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+4% Synergy $0.32
Continue? Continue?
+4% Synergy $2.27
Unwanted Remake Unwanted Remake
+3% Synergy $0.27
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+2% Synergy $2.74
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $8.00
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+1% Synergy $0.45
Get Lost Get Lost
+1% Synergy $4.05
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $0.69
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
0% Synergy $0.27
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-5% Synergy $14.06
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-5% Synergy $1.07
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-6% Synergy $3.54
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-11% Synergy $7.42
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-15% Synergy $20.32

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Planeswalkers game plan forward for Kytheon, Hero of Akros.

Gideon's Battle Cry Gideon's Battle Cry
+59% Synergy $0.13
Deploy the Gatewatch Deploy the Gatewatch
+52% Synergy $0.37
Collective Effort Collective Effort
+46% Synergy $0.49
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+43% Synergy $0.28
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+35% Synergy $0.28
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+21% Synergy $2.47
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+17% Synergy $2.50
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+9% Synergy $3.58
Triumphant Reckoning Triumphant Reckoning
+9% Synergy $0.62
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+8% Synergy $0.77
Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+8% Synergy $0.71
Kytheon's Tactics Kytheon's Tactics
+8% Synergy $0.08
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+7% Synergy $0.49
Board the Weatherlight Board the Weatherlight
+7% Synergy $0.24
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+1% Synergy $3.62
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
0% Synergy $4.19
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
0% Synergy $0.33
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-2% Synergy $0.32
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
-2% Synergy $1.42
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
-2% Synergy $3.80
Austere Command Austere Command
-4% Synergy $0.46
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-7% Synergy $0.32
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-7% Synergy $0.46

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Kytheon, Hero of Akros Planeswalkers decks.

Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+52% Synergy $3.25
The Chain Veil The Chain Veil
+41% Synergy $5.56
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+25% Synergy $1.33
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+23% Synergy $2.60
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+12% Synergy $2.64
Urza's Sylex Urza's Sylex
+7% Synergy $0.40
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+4% Synergy $6.92
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+4% Synergy $1.13
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+3% Synergy $5.61
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
-1% Synergy $6.95
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.33
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-3% Synergy $4.93
Shadowspear Shadowspear
-4% Synergy $30.68
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-7% Synergy $1.16
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-7% Synergy $7.55
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-13% Synergy $5.77

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Planeswalkers strategy in Kytheon, Hero of Akros decks.

Gideon's Resolve Gideon's Resolve
+59% Synergy $0.15
True Conviction True Conviction
+52% Synergy $4.92
Gideon's Intervention Gideon's Intervention
+44% Synergy $0.25
Worship Worship
+40% Synergy $1.19
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+23% Synergy $0.89
Shielded by Faith Shielded by Faith
+20% Synergy $0.47
Martyr's Bond Martyr's Bond
+20% Synergy $1.08
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+17% Synergy $1.25
Urza Assembles the Titans Urza Assembles the Titans
+15% Synergy $0.34
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+13% Synergy $9.96
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+11% Synergy $0.55
Near-Death Experience Near-Death Experience
+8% Synergy $0.54
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+6% Synergy $0.68
SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+6% Synergy $0.26
Mobilization Mobilization
+5% Synergy $0.73
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+4% Synergy $0.40
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+3% Synergy $5.07
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+2% Synergy $26.54
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+2% Synergy $56.88
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
0% Synergy $0.47
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-1% Synergy $9.05
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
-2% Synergy $0.54
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-4% Synergy $0.67
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-5% Synergy $6.53
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-6% Synergy $4.33
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-6% Synergy $3.03
Land Tax Land Tax
-7% Synergy $13.48
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-7% Synergy $8.97
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-7% Synergy $0.59

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Kytheon, Hero of Akros's Planeswalkers game plan.

Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+33% Synergy $8.79
Basri Ket Basri Ket
+28% Synergy $1.47
Ajani Steadfast Ajani Steadfast
+28% Synergy $2.12
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+23% Synergy $4.44
Elspeth Tirel Elspeth Tirel
+18% Synergy $3.90
The Wanderer The Wanderer
+13% Synergy $0.32
Elspeth Resplendent Elspeth Resplendent
+12% Synergy $4.27
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+11% Synergy $1.63
Elspeth, Sun's Nemesis Elspeth, Sun's Nemesis
+11% Synergy $0.81
Teyo, Geometric Tactician Teyo, Geometric Tactician
+8% Synergy $9.12
Elspeth, Undaunted Hero Elspeth, Undaunted Hero
+8% Synergy $0.38
Ajani, Strength of the Pride Ajani, Strength of the Pride
+7% Synergy $10.25
The Wandering Emperor The Wandering Emperor
+6% Synergy $4.87
Grand Master of Flowers Grand Master of Flowers
+6% Synergy $0.41
Ajani, Caller of the Pride Ajani, Caller of the Pride
+5% Synergy $0.64
Teyo, the Shieldmage Teyo, the Shieldmage
+5% Synergy $0.27
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+4% Synergy $37.87

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Kytheon, Hero of Akros Planeswalkers decks.

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+48% Synergy $2.27
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+39% Synergy $0.29
Interplanar Beacon Interplanar Beacon
+28% Synergy $0.18
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+24% Synergy $0.39
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+22% Synergy $0.23
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+15% Synergy $0.36
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+13% Synergy $54.27
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+12% Synergy $6.51
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+10% Synergy $0.28
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+8% Synergy $5.00
Hidden Courtyard Hidden Courtyard
+8% Synergy $0.27
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+7% Synergy $10.62
Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+7% Synergy $0.22
Forbidding Watchtower Forbidding Watchtower
+6% Synergy $0.32
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+5% Synergy $0.36
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+5% Synergy $0.35
Dalkovan Encampment Dalkovan Encampment
+5% Synergy $0.48
Kjeldoran Outpost Kjeldoran Outpost
+5% Synergy $12.35
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.31
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+4% Synergy $2.59
War Room War Room
+3% Synergy $2.87
Karoo Karoo
+3% Synergy $1.13
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+3% Synergy $0.11
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+3% Synergy $0.95
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+3% Synergy $0.34
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+3% Synergy $0.25
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+2% Synergy $0.28
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+1% Synergy $13.28
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.29
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-2% Synergy $5.81
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-2% Synergy $0.31
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-2% Synergy $0.71
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-4% Synergy $0.40
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-4% Synergy $5.54
Three Tree City Three Tree City
-5% Synergy $27.19
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-13% Synergy $3.36

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Kytheon, Hero of Akros's Planeswalkers strategy.

Gatewatch Beacon Gatewatch Beacon
+66% Synergy $0.38
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+16% Synergy $0.23
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+11% Synergy $3.57
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+5% Synergy $0.36
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+4% Synergy $1.89
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.26
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+2% Synergy $76.28
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+1% Synergy $5.76
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.84
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-2% Synergy $30.81
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-6% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.69

Lands

The mana base behind Kytheon, Hero of Akros's Planeswalkers decks.

Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+7% Synergy $2.95
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+4% Synergy $0.31
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.13
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.31
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+1% Synergy $4.23
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
0% Synergy $0.36
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
0% Synergy $0.27

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Kytheon, Hero of Akros: Planeswalkers.

Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Veteran Soldier Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Veteran Soldier
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Inspiring Leader Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Inspiring Leader
Djeru, With Eyes Open Djeru, With Eyes Open
The Eighth Doctor Donna Noble The Eighth Doctor // Donna Noble
Leori, Sparktouched Hunter Leori, Sparktouched Hunter
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Candlekeep Sage Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Candlekeep Sage
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Feywild Visitor Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Feywild Visitor
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Guild Artisan Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Guild Artisan
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Passionate Archaeologist Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Passionate Archaeologist
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Popular Entertainer Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Popular Entertainer
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Scion of Halaster Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Scion of Halaster
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Shameless Charlatan Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Shameless Charlatan
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Sword Coast Sailor Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Sword Coast Sailor
Mila, Crafty Companion Mila, Crafty Companion
Tomik, Wielder of Law Tomik, Wielder of Law
Commodore Guff Commodore Guff
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Noble Heritage 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 Shadow Thieves
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Agent of the Iron Throne Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Agent of the Iron Throne
Jared Carthalion Jared Carthalion
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Dragon Cultist Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Dragon Cultist
Heidegger, Shinra Executive Heidegger, Shinra Executive
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Tavern Brawler Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Tavern Brawler
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Cultist of the Absolute Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Cultist of the Absolute
Prava of the Steel Legion Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Prava of the Steel Legion // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Veteran Soldier Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Veteran Soldier
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Prava of the Steel Legion Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Prava of the Steel Legion
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Clan Crafter Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Clan Crafter
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Prava of the Steel Legion Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Prava of the Steel Legion
Baird, Argivian Recruiter Baird, Argivian Recruiter
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Prava of the Steel Legion Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Prava of the Steel Legion
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
Ertha Jo, Frontier Mentor Ertha Jo, Frontier Mentor
Tajic, Legion's Edge Tajic, Legion's Edge
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Tura Kennerüd, Skyknight Tura Kennerüd, Skyknight
Commander Mustard Commander Mustard
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
Commander Sofia Daguerre Commander Sofia Daguerre