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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 Soldiers decks.

Erode Erode
+16% Synergy $5.72

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
+90% Synergy $1.04
Gideon, Champion of Justice Gideon, Champion of Justice
+89% Synergy $0.37
Gideon of the Trials Gideon of the Trials
+89% Synergy $1.73
Gideon, Ally of Zendikar Gideon, Ally of Zendikar
+88% Synergy $1.87
Gideon Jura Gideon Jura
+85% Synergy $0.33
Gideon, the Oathsworn Gideon, the Oathsworn
+83% Synergy $0.80
Gideon, Martial Paragon Gideon, Martial Paragon
+83% Synergy $1.08
Deification Deification
+76% Synergy $0.33
Valiant Veteran Valiant Veteran
+70% Synergy $0.33
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+70% Synergy $0.37

Top Cards

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

Oath of Gideon Oath of Gideon
+68% Synergy $0.27
Gideon's Sacrifice Gideon's Sacrifice
+66% Synergy $0.31
Elspeth's Talent Elspeth's Talent
+66% Synergy $0.32
Gideon's Avenger Gideon's Avenger
+65% Synergy $0.67
Rescue Retriever Rescue Retriever
+64% Synergy $0.39
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+61% Synergy $0.45
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+61% Synergy $0.39
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+9% Synergy $1.09
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+5% 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 Soldiers game on their own.

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
0% Synergy $54.50
Farewell Farewell
-3% Synergy $5.28
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $131.68
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-6% Synergy $60.01
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-15% Synergy $39.51

Creatures

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

Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+60% Synergy $0.99
Precinct Captain Precinct Captain
+59% Synergy $0.32
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+56% Synergy $0.22
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+53% Synergy $0.24
Gideon's Lawkeeper Gideon's Lawkeeper
+51% Synergy $0.33
Gideon's Company Gideon's Company
+50% Synergy $0.22
Djeru, With Eyes Open Djeru, With Eyes Open
+50% Synergy $0.33
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+46% Synergy $0.36
Field Marshal Field Marshal
+46% Synergy $3.85
Onakke Oathkeeper Onakke Oathkeeper
+45% Synergy $1.62
Kytheon's Irregulars Kytheon's Irregulars
+45% Synergy $0.27
Daru Warchief Daru Warchief
+42% Synergy $2.74
Preeminent Captain Preeminent Captain
+41% Synergy $0.71
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+40% Synergy $18.25
Haazda Marshal Haazda Marshal
+40% Synergy $0.28
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+36% Synergy $2.13
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+36% Synergy $0.20
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+34% Synergy $0.35
Taranika, Akroan Veteran Taranika, Akroan Veteran
+28% Synergy $0.29
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+26% Synergy $1.40
Ballyrush Banneret Ballyrush Banneret
+26% Synergy $0.17
Siege Veteran Siege Veteran
+26% Synergy $0.31
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+22% Synergy $0.44
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+22% Synergy $3.12
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+20% Synergy $0.31
Brimaz, King of Oreskos Brimaz, King of Oreskos
+20% Synergy $7.92
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
+19% Synergy $2.22
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+16% Synergy $0.88
Bounty Agent Bounty Agent
+15% Synergy $0.35
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+14% Synergy $5.50
Heliod, God of the Sun Heliod, God of the Sun
+13% Synergy $3.72
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+12% Synergy $4.42
Resolute Reinforcements Resolute Reinforcements
+11% Synergy $0.17
Heidegger, Shinra Executive Heidegger, Shinra Executive
+11% Synergy $0.22
Grateful Apparition Grateful Apparition
+10% Synergy $0.31
Coppercoat Vanguard Coppercoat Vanguard
+10% Synergy $0.34
Champion of the Parish Champion of the Parish
+8% Synergy $1.08
Trusted Pegasus Trusted Pegasus
+8% Synergy $0.15
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+7% Synergy $0.31
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+7% Synergy $2.07
Intrepid Hero Intrepid Hero
+7% Synergy $1.01
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+6% Synergy $58.07
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+6% Synergy $0.37
Benalish Marshal Benalish Marshal
+6% Synergy $0.87
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+4% Synergy $14.07
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+2% Synergy $1.89
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
-2% Synergy $4.06
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
-2% Synergy $2.17
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-3% Synergy $2.95
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
-7% Synergy $0.31

Instants

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

Gideon's Triumph Gideon's Triumph
+61% Synergy $0.11
Ignite the Beacon Ignite the Beacon
+40% Synergy $0.30
Gideon's Reproach Gideon's Reproach
+30% Synergy $0.10
Gideon's Phalanx Gideon's Phalanx
+28% Synergy $0.20
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+19% Synergy $7.64
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+15% Synergy $1.10
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+13% Synergy $0.20
Gideon's Defeat Gideon's Defeat
+11% Synergy $0.10
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+6% Synergy $8.00
Continue? Continue?
+6% Synergy $2.27
Give No Ground Give No Ground
+6% Synergy $0.26
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+5% Synergy $0.45
Celestial Flare Celestial Flare
+5% Synergy $0.06
Renounce the Guilds Renounce the Guilds
+5% Synergy $0.21
Get Lost Get Lost
+4% Synergy $4.05
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+4% Synergy $0.52
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+3% Synergy $3.54
Unwanted Remake Unwanted Remake
+3% Synergy $0.27
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+2% Synergy $0.69
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+2% Synergy $14.06
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+2% Synergy $0.32
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+2% Synergy $11.71
Semester's End Semester's End
+2% Synergy $0.92
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+1% Synergy $0.32
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+1% Synergy $0.12
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.32
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
-2% Synergy $2.74
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-3% Synergy $1.07
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-3% Synergy $0.33
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-4% Synergy $1.99
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
-4% Synergy $5.20
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-5% Synergy $5.18
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-10% Synergy $20.32
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-12% Synergy $7.42

Sorceries

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

Call the Gatewatch Call the Gatewatch
+57% Synergy $0.45
Gideon's Battle Cry Gideon's Battle Cry
+56% Synergy $0.13
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+56% Synergy $0.28
Collective Effort Collective Effort
+47% Synergy $0.49
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+37% Synergy $2.50
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+34% Synergy $0.28
Deploy the Gatewatch Deploy the Gatewatch
+34% Synergy $0.37
Kytheon's Tactics Kytheon's Tactics
+15% Synergy $0.08
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+9% Synergy $2.47
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+9% Synergy $1.59
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+7% Synergy $0.47
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+5% Synergy $3.58
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+5% Synergy $4.19
Winnowing Winnowing
+5% Synergy $0.32
Honor Honor
+5% Synergy $0.27
Triumphant Reckoning Triumphant Reckoning
+5% Synergy $0.62
Captain's Call Captain's Call
+4% Synergy $0.12
Nomads' Assembly Nomads' Assembly
+4% Synergy $0.69
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
0% Synergy $4.45
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
-1% Synergy $0.73
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-2% Synergy $0.33
Austere Command Austere Command
-5% Synergy $0.46
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-5% Synergy $0.54
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-6% Synergy $0.32
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-7% Synergy $0.46
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
+51% Synergy $5.22
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+46% Synergy $3.25
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+31% Synergy $1.33
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+30% Synergy $2.60
The Chain Veil The Chain Veil
+23% Synergy $5.56
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+13% Synergy $6.92
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
+8% Synergy $5.84
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+7% Synergy $1.13
Crystal Fragments Summon: Alexander Crystal Fragments
+5% Synergy $0.20
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+4% Synergy $4.76
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+4% Synergy $2.83
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+4% Synergy $31.59
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+2% Synergy $5.77
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+2% Synergy $4.93
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+2% Synergy $2.64
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+2% Synergy $18.43
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+1% Synergy $0.38
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.33
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
-2% Synergy $6.95
Shadowspear Shadowspear
-5% Synergy $30.68
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-7% Synergy $7.55
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-8% Synergy $1.16
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-22% Synergy $3.66
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-31% Synergy $2.46

Enchantments

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

Gideon's Resolve Gideon's Resolve
+55% Synergy $0.15
True Conviction True Conviction
+54% Synergy $4.92
Gideon's Intervention Gideon's Intervention
+34% Synergy $0.25
Worship Worship
+31% Synergy $1.19
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+15% Synergy $9.96
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+15% Synergy $0.55
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+14% Synergy $0.68
Martyr's Bond Martyr's Bond
+14% Synergy $1.08
Shielded by Faith Shielded by Faith
+13% Synergy $0.47
Leader's Talent Leader's Talent
+13% Synergy $0.67
Mobilization Mobilization
+11% Synergy $0.73
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+8% Synergy $0.89
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+5% Synergy $56.88
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+5% Synergy $1.25
Rent Is Due Rent Is Due
+5% Synergy $0.21
Near-Death Experience Near-Death Experience
+5% Synergy $0.54
Grasp of the Hieromancer Grasp of the Hieromancer
+5% Synergy $0.35
SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+4% Synergy $0.26
Valor in Akros Valor in Akros
+4% Synergy $0.13
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+3% Synergy $0.52
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+2% Synergy $26.54
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+2% Synergy $0.37
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+2% Synergy $0.47
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+2% Synergy $0.40
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+1% Synergy $6.80
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
0% Synergy $8.97
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-2% Synergy $9.05
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
-2% Synergy $0.54
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
-4% Synergy $0.21
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-7% Synergy $0.59
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-7% Synergy $3.03
Land Tax Land Tax
-10% Synergy $13.48
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-11% Synergy $0.67
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-15% Synergy $4.33

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+37% Synergy $2.11
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+21% Synergy $4.44
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+19% Synergy $8.79
Basri Ket Basri Ket
+18% Synergy $1.47
Ajani Steadfast Ajani Steadfast
+9% Synergy $2.12
Elspeth Tirel Elspeth Tirel
+7% Synergy $3.90
The Wanderer The Wanderer
+6% Synergy $0.32
Elspeth, Sun's Nemesis Elspeth, Sun's Nemesis
+6% Synergy $0.81
Elspeth Resplendent Elspeth Resplendent
+2% Synergy $4.27
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
0% Synergy $37.87

Utility Lands

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

Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+36% Synergy $0.29
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+28% Synergy $2.27
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+27% Synergy $0.23
Interplanar Beacon Interplanar Beacon
+27% Synergy $0.18
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+22% Synergy $5.81
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+19% Synergy $0.39
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+15% Synergy $54.27
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+11% Synergy $0.36
Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+11% Synergy $0.22
Daru Encampment Daru Encampment
+11% Synergy $0.41
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+9% Synergy $6.51
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+9% Synergy $0.28
Forbidding Watchtower Forbidding Watchtower
+9% Synergy $0.32
Hidden Courtyard Hidden Courtyard
+8% Synergy $0.27
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+7% Synergy $27.19
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+6% Synergy $0.36
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+5% Synergy $10.62
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+5% Synergy $2.59
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+4% Synergy $5.00
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+4% Synergy $0.28
War Room War Room
0% Synergy $2.87
Karoo Karoo
0% Synergy $1.13
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-1% Synergy $13.28
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-2% Synergy $5.54
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-3% Synergy $0.71
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-5% Synergy $0.29
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-6% Synergy $0.40
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-13% Synergy $3.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Gatewatch Beacon Gatewatch Beacon
+57% Synergy $0.38
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+14% Synergy $0.23
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+12% Synergy $3.57
White Auracite White Auracite
+8% Synergy $0.21
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+7% Synergy $1.89
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.26
Hourglass of the Lost Hourglass of the Lost
+3% Synergy $1.33
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+1% Synergy $5.76
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
0% Synergy $30.81
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-2% Synergy $0.36
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.84
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.69
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-11% Synergy $0.31

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+13% Synergy $0.31
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+11% Synergy $0.31
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.13
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
0% Synergy $4.45
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-1% Synergy $0.36
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
-1% Synergy $4.23
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-3% Synergy $2.95
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-3% Synergy $51.61
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-3% Synergy $0.33
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-4% Synergy $1.99

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
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