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Taranika, Akroan Veteran: Aggro
Price tag $0.22

Legendary Creature — Human Soldier

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

Aggro 27% +1/+1 Counters 15% Weenies 12% Soldiers 9% Tokens 6%
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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Taranika, Akroan Veteran's Aggro builds — cards that lean hardest into the Aggro theme.

Fey Steed Fey Steed
+89% Synergy $0.28
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+78% Synergy $1.07
Savior of Ollenbock Savior of Ollenbock
+66% Synergy $0.39
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+62% Synergy $0.36
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+62% Synergy $13.64
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+60% Synergy $2.02
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+57% Synergy $0.31
Deftblade Elite Deftblade Elite
+55% Synergy $0.32
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+55% Synergy $0.73
Tegan Jovanka Tegan Jovanka
+55% Synergy $0.28

Top Cards

The staple cards most Taranika, Akroan Veteran Aggro decks run as their core.

Intrepid Hero Intrepid Hero
+54% Synergy $0.94
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+53% Synergy $6.87
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+52% Synergy $0.64
Angel of Invention Angel of Invention
+51% Synergy $0.37
Austere Command Austere Command
+49% Synergy $0.94
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+42% Synergy $2.07
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+41% Synergy $0.36
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+31% Synergy $2.99
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+25% Synergy $1.44
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-1% Synergy $1.05

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Taranika, Akroan Veteran Aggro game on their own.

Farewell Farewell
+10% Synergy $5.86
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-16% Synergy $51.92

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Aggro plan in Taranika, Akroan Veteran decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Sally Pride, Lioness Leader Sally Pride, Lioness Leader
+49% Synergy $0.35
Stonecoil Serpent Stonecoil Serpent
+44% Synergy $0.29
Angelic Cub Angelic Cub
+44% Synergy $0.31
Adorned Pouncer Adorned Pouncer
+43% Synergy $0.70
Luminarch Aspirant Luminarch Aspirant
+43% Synergy $0.45
Mirran Crusader Mirran Crusader
+43% Synergy $0.33
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+42% Synergy $0.78
Frontline Medic Frontline Medic
+42% Synergy $0.26
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+39% Synergy $1.17
Giggling Skitterspike Giggling Skitterspike
+37% Synergy $11.58
Stalwart Pathlighter Stalwart Pathlighter
+33% Synergy $0.34
Pianna, Nomad Captain Pianna, Nomad Captain
+33% Synergy $0.12
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+32% Synergy $2.04
Loyal Unicorn Loyal Unicorn
+32% Synergy $0.21
Shrike Force Shrike Force
+31% Synergy $0.27
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+31% Synergy $0.31
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+30% Synergy $4.15
Steel Seraph Steel Seraph
+28% Synergy $0.88
Guardian of Faith Guardian of Faith
+28% Synergy $0.74
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+28% Synergy $3.00
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+28% Synergy $2.88
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+25% Synergy $0.28
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+25% Synergy $0.27
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+25% Synergy $0.37
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+24% Synergy $12.66
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+23% Synergy $9.78
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+22% Synergy $20.32
Thunderwolf Cavalry Thunderwolf Cavalry
+22% Synergy $0.39
Sungold Sentinel Sungold Sentinel
+22% Synergy $0.19
Benalish Hero Benalish Hero
+22% Synergy $30.46
Pikemen Pikemen
+22% Synergy $0.18
Kjeldoran Knight Kjeldoran Knight
+22% Synergy $1.21
Witch Hunter Witch Hunter
+22% Synergy $0.28
Kjeldoran Warrior Kjeldoran Warrior
+22% Synergy $0.22
Shield Bearer Shield Bearer
+22% Synergy $0.16
Mesa Pegasus Mesa Pegasus
+22% Synergy $41.00
Noble Elephant Noble Elephant
+22% Synergy $0.11
Icatian Infantry Icatian Infantry
+22% Synergy $0.17
Kjeldoran Skyknight Kjeldoran Skyknight
+22% Synergy $0.20
Bounty Agent Bounty Agent
+20% Synergy $0.41
Siege Veteran Siege Veteran
+20% Synergy $0.30
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+19% Synergy $1.62
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+18% Synergy $4.56
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+14% Synergy $0.39
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+13% Synergy $0.31
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+11% Synergy $0.38
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+11% Synergy $3.85
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+11% Synergy $0.48
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+11% Synergy $0.38
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+9% Synergy $34.13

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Taranika, Akroan Veteran's Aggro deck ahead.

Prismatic Strands Prismatic Strands
+33% Synergy $7.52
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+27% Synergy $0.33
Excise the Imperfect Excise the Imperfect
+20% Synergy $0.42
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+15% Synergy $0.32
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+13% Synergy $1.62
Reprieve Reprieve
+11% Synergy $1.64
Errand of Duty Errand of Duty
+11% Synergy $0.12
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+10% Synergy $1.64
Unexplained Absence Unexplained Absence
+10% Synergy $0.40
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+8% Synergy $21.48
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+8% Synergy $0.38
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+4% Synergy $7.34
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+3% Synergy $0.30
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.34
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+2% Synergy $7.09
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+2% Synergy $2.53
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+2% Synergy $2.67
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-1% Synergy $0.88
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-2% Synergy $16.26

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Aggro game plan forward for Taranika, Akroan Veteran.

Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+30% Synergy $1.30
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+20% Synergy $0.26
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+17% Synergy $1.92
Reduce to Memory Reduce to Memory
+11% Synergy $0.13
Helping Hand Helping Hand
+10% Synergy $0.34
Citywide Bust Citywide Bust
+10% Synergy $0.33
Dismantling Wave Dismantling Wave
+9% Synergy $0.29
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+8% Synergy $3.32
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+7% Synergy $0.35
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+6% Synergy $0.32
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+5% Synergy $5.28
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+5% Synergy $0.69
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+2% Synergy $8.74
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-2% Synergy $0.32
Open the Armory Open the Armory
-2% Synergy $2.65
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-2% Synergy $4.63

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Taranika, Akroan Veteran Aggro decks.

Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+41% Synergy $0.66
Power Matrix Power Matrix
+33% Synergy $5.37
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+32% Synergy $0.80
Glimmer Lens Glimmer Lens
+32% Synergy $2.38
Helm of Chatzuk Helm of Chatzuk
+22% Synergy $0.57
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+21% Synergy $9.59
The Regalia The Regalia
+16% Synergy $0.97
The Seriema The Seriema
+14% Synergy $1.10
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+11% Synergy $0.32
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+11% Synergy $7.51
Soratami Cloud Chariot Soratami Cloud Chariot
+11% Synergy $0.25
Idol of Endurance Idol of Endurance
+11% Synergy $0.18
Mandibular Kite Mandibular Kite
+11% Synergy $0.22
Zephyr Boots Zephyr Boots
+10% Synergy $0.44
Eye of Vecna Eye of Vecna
+10% Synergy $0.38
Hall of Triumph Hall of Triumph
+10% Synergy $0.37
Greatsword of Tyr Greatsword of Tyr
+10% Synergy $0.31
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+10% Synergy $31.92
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+10% Synergy $5.25
Ring of Thune Ring of Thune
+10% Synergy $0.24
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+9% Synergy $1.30
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+9% Synergy $1.12
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+9% Synergy $0.37
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+9% Synergy $5.89
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+8% Synergy $3.01
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+8% Synergy $0.74
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+8% Synergy $6.08
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+8% Synergy $1.04
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+8% Synergy $1.75
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+7% Synergy $3.94
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+7% Synergy $3.27
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+7% Synergy $2.14
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+6% Synergy $2.73
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+5% Synergy $5.44
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+5% Synergy $3.24
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+4% Synergy $0.39
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+3% Synergy $26.78
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-8% Synergy $8.14
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-16% Synergy $5.35
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-17% Synergy $3.93

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Aggro strategy in Taranika, Akroan Veteran decks.

Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+50% Synergy $0.66
Citadel Siege Citadel Siege
+44% Synergy $0.31
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+41% Synergy $7.49
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+40% Synergy $7.76
True Conviction True Conviction
+36% Synergy $5.04
Sparring Regimen Sparring Regimen
+33% Synergy $0.24
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+31% Synergy $0.27
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+22% Synergy $0.68
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+21% Synergy $9.17
Force of Virtue Force of Virtue
+21% Synergy $0.37
Always Watching Always Watching
+20% Synergy $1.32
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+19% Synergy $0.67
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+18% Synergy $0.42
Light from Within Light from Within
+11% Synergy $8.42
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier
+11% Synergy $0.19
In the Trenches In the Trenches
+10% Synergy $0.34
Divine Sacrament Divine Sacrament
+10% Synergy $0.28
Commander's Insignia Commander's Insignia
+10% Synergy $0.28
Redemption Arc Redemption Arc
+10% Synergy $0.30
Thorough Investigation Thorough Investigation
+10% Synergy $3.08
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+9% Synergy $0.34
Wedding Announcement Wedding Festivity Wedding Announcement
+9% Synergy $0.39
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+9% Synergy $4.64
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+9% Synergy $0.40
Shielded by Faith Shielded by Faith
+8% Synergy $0.33
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+7% Synergy $7.48
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+5% Synergy $0.88
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+4% Synergy $4.85
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+3% Synergy $9.49
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-3% Synergy $29.28
Land Tax Land Tax
-10% Synergy $13.05

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Taranika, Akroan Veteran's Aggro game plan.

Gideon Blackblade Gideon Blackblade
+20% Synergy $1.11
Gideon, Ally of Zendikar Gideon, Ally of Zendikar
+10% Synergy $1.61
Ajani, Adversary of Tyrants Ajani, Adversary of Tyrants
+10% Synergy $2.07
Basri Ket Basri Ket
+9% Synergy $1.47

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Taranika, Akroan Veteran Aggro decks.

Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+61% Synergy $5.89
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+43% Synergy $0.27
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+41% Synergy $0.28
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+40% Synergy $6.78
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+40% Synergy $10.35
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+39% Synergy $5.14
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+31% Synergy $3.13
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+26% Synergy $0.25
Labyrinth of Skophos Labyrinth of Skophos
+22% Synergy $0.30
War Room War Room
+20% Synergy $1.99
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+19% Synergy $0.37
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+15% Synergy $0.30
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+14% Synergy $0.35
Daru Encampment Daru Encampment
+11% Synergy $0.41
Cave of the Frost Dragon Cave of the Frost Dragon
+10% Synergy $0.48
Sejiri Steppe Sejiri Steppe
+10% Synergy $0.32
Inkmoth Nexus Inkmoth Nexus
+10% Synergy $12.75
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+9% Synergy $0.21
Hidden Courtyard Hidden Courtyard
+9% Synergy $0.22
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+9% Synergy $0.38
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+8% Synergy $0.24
Karoo Karoo
+4% Synergy $1.23
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+3% Synergy $0.95
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
0% Synergy $6.08
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-2% Synergy $0.41

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Taranika, Akroan Veteran's Aggro strategy.

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+45% Synergy $0.33
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+31% Synergy $19.24
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+19% Synergy $3.70
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+14% Synergy $0.30
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+14% Synergy $3.83
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+10% Synergy $0.81
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+6% Synergy $1.40
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+6% Synergy $0.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+6% Synergy $2.60
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+6% Synergy $0.36
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+3% Synergy $6.16
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $0.60
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.46
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-4% Synergy $36.37

Lands

The mana base behind Taranika, Akroan Veteran's Aggro decks.

Thawing Glaciers Thawing Glaciers
+22% Synergy $25.26
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+18% Synergy $0.32
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+16% Synergy $0.24
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+10% Synergy $1.64
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+10% Synergy $2.05
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+8% Synergy $0.26
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+7% Synergy $0.39
Plains Plains
+6% Synergy $0.07
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+5% Synergy $0.52
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.34
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-6% Synergy $2.82

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Taranika, Akroan Veteran: Aggro.

G'raha Tia G'raha Tia
Alena, Kessig Trapper Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Alena, Kessig Trapper // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Agrus Kos, Wojek Veteran Agrus Kos, Wojek Veteran
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Tymna the Weaver Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Tymna the Weaver
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Prava of the Steel Legion Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Prava of the Steel Legion
Jazal Goldmane Jazal Goldmane
Kwende, Pride of Femeref Kwende, Pride of Femeref
Neriv, Heart of the Storm Neriv, Heart of the Storm
Qala, Ajani's Pridemate Qala, Ajani's Pridemate
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Noble Heritage Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Noble Heritage
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
Lena, Selfless Champion Lena, Selfless Champion
Ash, Party Crasher Ash, Party Crasher
Prava of the Steel Legion Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Prava of the Steel Legion // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Akiri, Line-Slinger Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Akiri, Line-Slinger // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Prava of the Steel Legion Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Prava of the Steel Legion // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Prava of the Steel Legion Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Prava of the Steel Legion // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Brigone, Soldier of Meletis Brigone, Soldier of Meletis
Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior
General Ferrous Rokiric General Ferrous Rokiric
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
The Ninth Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Ninth Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
Agrus Kos, Eternal Soldier Agrus Kos, Eternal Soldier
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Far Traveler Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Far Traveler
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Folk Hero Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Folk Hero
Bess, Soul Nourisher Bess, Soul Nourisher
Rosa, Resolute White Mage Rosa, Resolute White Mage
Zurgo, Thunder's Decree Zurgo, Thunder's Decree
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Veteran Soldier Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Veteran Soldier
Commander Liara Portyr Commander Liara Portyr
Lord Jyscal Guado Lord Jyscal Guado
Jor Kadeen, the Prevailer Jor Kadeen, the Prevailer
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Tymna the Weaver Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Tymna the Weaver
Layla Hassan Layla Hassan
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Radiant, Serra Archangel Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Radiant, Serra Archangel