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Kytheon, Hero of Akros: Soldiers
Price tag $1.16

Legendary Creature — Human Soldier

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

Planeswalkers 34% Soldiers 23% Humans 11% Tokens 5% Aggro 3%
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New Cards

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

Erode Erode
+6% Synergy $8.54

High Synergy Cards

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

Gideon Blackblade Gideon Blackblade
+92% Synergy $1.11
Gideon, Champion of Justice Gideon, Champion of Justice
+91% Synergy $0.44
Gideon of the Trials Gideon of the Trials
+90% Synergy $2.46
Gideon, Ally of Zendikar Gideon, Ally of Zendikar
+88% Synergy $1.61
Gideon Jura Gideon Jura
+87% Synergy $0.32
Gideon, the Oathsworn Gideon, the Oathsworn
+85% Synergy $0.80
Gideon, Martial Paragon Gideon, Martial Paragon
+85% Synergy $1.05
Deification Deification
+75% Synergy $0.25
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+70% Synergy $0.35
Oath of Gideon Oath of Gideon
+69% Synergy $0.24

Top Cards

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

Valiant Veteran Valiant Veteran
+69% Synergy $0.37
Gideon's Sacrifice Gideon's Sacrifice
+68% Synergy $0.37
Elspeth's Talent Elspeth's Talent
+65% Synergy $0.36
Gideon's Avenger Gideon's Avenger
+64% Synergy $0.61
Rescue Retriever Rescue Retriever
+63% Synergy $0.41
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+60% Synergy $0.45
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+59% Synergy $0.34
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+46% Synergy $0.39
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+10% Synergy $1.05
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $1.44

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-1% Synergy $51.92
Farewell Farewell
-4% Synergy $5.86
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $125.34
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-5% Synergy $53.72
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-15% Synergy $36.16

Creatures

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

Precinct Captain Precinct Captain
+60% Synergy $0.29
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+57% Synergy $1.62
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+55% Synergy $0.25
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+52% Synergy $0.27
Gideon's Lawkeeper Gideon's Lawkeeper
+52% Synergy $0.32
Gideon's Company Gideon's Company
+51% Synergy $0.24
Djeru, With Eyes Open Djeru, With Eyes Open
+48% Synergy $0.37
Field Marshal Field Marshal
+46% Synergy $4.07
Kytheon's Irregulars Kytheon's Irregulars
+45% Synergy $0.26
Onakke Oathkeeper Onakke Oathkeeper
+43% Synergy $0.98
Daru Warchief Daru Warchief
+42% Synergy $2.82
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+41% Synergy $19.55
Preeminent Captain Preeminent Captain
+41% Synergy $0.74
Haazda Marshal Haazda Marshal
+40% Synergy $0.25
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+37% Synergy $1.56
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+35% Synergy $0.27
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+34% Synergy $0.37
Taranika, Akroan Veteran Taranika, Akroan Veteran
+30% Synergy $0.22
Siege Veteran Siege Veteran
+28% Synergy $0.30
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+25% Synergy $1.17
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+24% Synergy $0.83
Ballyrush Banneret Ballyrush Banneret
+24% Synergy $0.14
Brimaz, King of Oreskos Brimaz, King of Oreskos
+23% Synergy $7.05
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+21% Synergy $3.14
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+20% Synergy $0.38
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+19% Synergy $0.73
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
+18% Synergy $1.25
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+16% Synergy $4.77
Bounty Agent Bounty Agent
+14% Synergy $0.41
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+13% Synergy $4.56
Heliod, God of the Sun Heliod, God of the Sun
+13% Synergy $4.57
Resolute Reinforcements Resolute Reinforcements
+12% Synergy $0.27
Heidegger, Shinra Executive Heidegger, Shinra Executive
+12% Synergy $0.20
Grateful Apparition Grateful Apparition
+10% Synergy $0.34
Coppercoat Vanguard Coppercoat Vanguard
+9% Synergy $0.37
Aegis of the Gods Aegis of the Gods
+9% Synergy $1.12
Trusted Pegasus Trusted Pegasus
+8% Synergy $0.17
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+7% Synergy $2.60
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+7% Synergy $0.40
Benalish Marshal Benalish Marshal
+7% Synergy $0.90
Champion of the Parish Champion of the Parish
+7% Synergy $1.11
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+6% Synergy $0.31
Catapult Master Catapult Master
+6% Synergy $1.22
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+5% Synergy $58.30
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+5% Synergy $0.37
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+3% Synergy $2.20
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
-2% Synergy $4.94
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
-2% Synergy $2.07
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-3% Synergy $2.82
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
-7% Synergy $0.28

Instants

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

Gideon's Triumph Gideon's Triumph
+63% Synergy $0.09
Ignite the Beacon Ignite the Beacon
+40% Synergy $0.25
Gideon's Reproach Gideon's Reproach
+30% Synergy $0.10
Gideon's Phalanx Gideon's Phalanx
+28% Synergy $0.16
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+19% Synergy $7.20
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+14% Synergy $1.14
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+13% Synergy $0.21
Gideon's Defeat Gideon's Defeat
+11% Synergy $0.10
Continue? Continue?
+7% Synergy $3.16
Give No Ground Give No Ground
+7% Synergy $0.28
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+6% Synergy $0.46
Renounce the Guilds Renounce the Guilds
+6% Synergy $0.18
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+5% Synergy $8.49
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+4% Synergy $16.26
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+4% Synergy $0.52
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+3% Synergy $3.78
Get Lost Get Lost
+3% Synergy $4.22
Semester's End Semester's End
+3% Synergy $1.18
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+3% Synergy $0.33
Unwanted Remake Unwanted Remake
+3% Synergy $0.26
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+2% Synergy $0.18
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+1% Synergy $0.30
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $1.62
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
0% Synergy $0.36
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-3% Synergy $0.88
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-5% Synergy $1.64
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-10% Synergy $21.48
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-12% Synergy $7.34

Sorceries

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

Call the Gatewatch Call the Gatewatch
+57% Synergy $0.32
Gideon's Battle Cry Gideon's Battle Cry
+57% Synergy $0.13
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+54% Synergy $0.26
Collective Effort Collective Effort
+46% Synergy $0.34
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+35% Synergy $2.28
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+35% Synergy $0.27
Deploy the Gatewatch Deploy the Gatewatch
+34% Synergy $0.35
Kytheon's Tactics Kytheon's Tactics
+15% Synergy $0.08
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+9% Synergy $1.92
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+9% Synergy $0.77
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+7% Synergy $0.56
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+6% Synergy $3.32
Winnowing Winnowing
+5% Synergy $0.37
Honor Honor
+5% Synergy $0.30
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+3% Synergy $4.63
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
0% Synergy $4.25
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-2% Synergy $0.32
Austere Command Austere Command
-3% Synergy $0.94
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-5% Synergy $0.59
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-7% Synergy $0.35
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-7% Synergy $0.32

Utility Artifacts

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

Luxior, Giada's Gift Luxior, Giada's Gift
+50% Synergy $4.51
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+46% Synergy $3.24
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+31% Synergy $1.75
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+28% Synergy $2.95
The Chain Veil The Chain Veil
+23% Synergy $5.60
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+11% Synergy $5.44
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
+9% Synergy $5.03
Arcade Cabinet Arcade Cabinet
+8% Synergy $0.51
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+7% Synergy $1.04
Crystal Fragments Summon: Alexander Crystal Fragments
+5% Synergy $0.23
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+4% Synergy $10.94
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+3% Synergy $3.81
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+2% Synergy $5.35
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+2% Synergy $0.42
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+1% Synergy $6.62
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
0% Synergy $2.02
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.32
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
-1% Synergy $7.24
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-3% Synergy $5.37
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-7% Synergy $8.14
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-10% Synergy $1.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-22% Synergy $3.93

Enchantments

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

Gideon's Resolve Gideon's Resolve
+56% Synergy $0.14
True Conviction True Conviction
+54% Synergy $5.04
Gideon's Intervention Gideon's Intervention
+35% Synergy $0.29
Worship Worship
+34% Synergy $1.06
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+16% Synergy $0.42
Martyr's Bond Martyr's Bond
+16% Synergy $1.06
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+14% Synergy $9.17
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+14% Synergy $0.66
Shielded by Faith Shielded by Faith
+14% Synergy $0.33
Leader's Talent Leader's Talent
+14% Synergy $0.88
Mobilization Mobilization
+12% Synergy $0.69
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+8% Synergy $0.87
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+7% Synergy $0.98
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+6% Synergy $60.85
Valor in Akros Valor in Akros
+6% Synergy $0.11
Rent Is Due Rent Is Due
+6% Synergy $0.19
Near-Death Experience Near-Death Experience
+6% Synergy $0.52
Grasp of the Hieromancer Grasp of the Hieromancer
+6% Synergy $0.32
SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+5% Synergy $0.25
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+1% Synergy $29.28
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-1% Synergy $8.57
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-2% Synergy $9.49
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
-4% Synergy $0.36
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-6% Synergy $0.67
Land Tax Land Tax
-10% Synergy $13.05
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-10% Synergy $0.50
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-15% Synergy $3.94

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+36% Synergy $1.85
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+20% Synergy $4.13
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+18% Synergy $8.04
Basri Ket Basri Ket
+17% Synergy $1.47
Ajani Steadfast Ajani Steadfast
+9% Synergy $1.69
Elspeth Tirel Elspeth Tirel
+7% Synergy $3.84
Elspeth, Sun's Nemesis Elspeth, Sun's Nemesis
+6% Synergy $0.87
The Wanderer The Wanderer
+5% Synergy $0.39
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
0% Synergy $40.18

Utility Lands

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

Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+35% Synergy $0.25
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+28% Synergy $2.16
Interplanar Beacon Interplanar Beacon
+27% Synergy $0.18
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+25% Synergy $0.30
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+25% Synergy $5.89
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+18% Synergy $0.41
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+14% Synergy $49.84
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+11% Synergy $0.31
Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+11% Synergy $0.19
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+9% Synergy $0.30
Daru Encampment Daru Encampment
+9% Synergy $0.41
Forbidding Watchtower Forbidding Watchtower
+9% Synergy $0.32
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+8% Synergy $6.78
Hidden Courtyard Hidden Courtyard
+8% Synergy $0.22
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+7% Synergy $0.34
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+6% Synergy $24.13
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+5% Synergy $2.74
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+4% Synergy $10.35
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+3% Synergy $5.14
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+2% Synergy $0.27
War Room War Room
0% Synergy $1.99
Karoo Karoo
0% Synergy $1.23
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-1% Synergy $12.14
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $6.08
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-4% Synergy $0.32
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-6% Synergy $0.36
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-13% Synergy $2.76

Mana Artifacts

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

Gatewatch Beacon Gatewatch Beacon
+57% Synergy $0.32
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+13% Synergy $0.30
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+12% Synergy $3.83
White Auracite White Auracite
+9% Synergy $0.16
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+6% Synergy $1.91
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.25
Hourglass of the Lost Hourglass of the Lost
+3% Synergy $0.94
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
0% Synergy $36.37
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
0% Synergy $6.16
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-1% Synergy $0.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.40
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.46
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-11% Synergy $0.34

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+12% Synergy $0.32
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+11% Synergy $0.24
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.07
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
0% Synergy $4.25
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-1% Synergy $0.39
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-3% Synergy $2.82
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-4% Synergy $49.78
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-5% Synergy $1.64

Similar Commanders

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

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
Leori, Sparktouched Hunter Leori, Sparktouched Hunter
The Eighth Doctor Donna Noble The Eighth Doctor // Donna Noble
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
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Noble Heritage Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Noble Heritage
Commodore Guff Commodore Guff
Jared Carthalion Jared Carthalion
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
Heidegger, Shinra Executive Heidegger, Shinra Executive
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Dragon Cultist Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Dragon Cultist
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Tavern Brawler Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Tavern Brawler
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Prava of the Steel Legion Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Prava of the Steel Legion
Prava of the Steel Legion Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Prava of the Steel Legion // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Veteran Soldier Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Veteran Soldier
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Prava of the Steel Legion Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Prava of the Steel Legion
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Cultist of the Absolute Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Cultist of the Absolute
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Prava of the Steel Legion Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Prava of the Steel Legion
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Clan Crafter Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Clan Crafter
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
Masako the Humorless Masako the Humorless
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
Tajic, Legion's Edge Tajic, Legion's Edge
Baird, Argivian Recruiter Baird, Argivian Recruiter
Beregond of the Guard Beregond of the Guard
Commander Mustard Commander Mustard
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Commander Sofia Daguerre Commander Sofia Daguerre