Average Deck for Akim, the Soaring Wind - Budget Birds
Akim, the Soaring Wind
Rank #2,029
2decks
Jun 19, 2026
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Akim, the Soaring WindAkim, the Soaring Wind
Creatures (26)
- 1Aven Wind GuideAven Wind Guide
- 1Balmor, Battlemage CaptainBalmor, Battlemage Captain
- 1Cartographer's HawkCartographer's Hawk
- 1Curiosity CrafterCuriosity Crafter
- 1Donal, Herald of WingsDonal, Herald of Wings
- 1Emeria AngelEmeria Angel
- 1Empyrean EagleEmpyrean Eagle
- 1Errant and GiadaErrant and Giada
- 1Gwaihir the WindlordGwaihir the Windlord
- 1Jackdaw SaviorJackdaw Savior
- 1Jubilant SkybonderJubilant Skybonder
- 1Judge's FamiliarJudge's Familiar
- 1Kangee's LieutenantKangee's Lieutenant
- 1Kangee, Sky WardenKangee, Sky Warden
- 1Kastral, the WindcrestedKastral, the Windcrested
- 1Kykar, Wind's FuryKykar, Wind's Fury
- 1Kykar, Zephyr AwakenerKykar, Zephyr Awakener
- 1Pyreswipe HawkPyreswipe Hawk
- 1Salvation SwanSalvation Swan
- 1Skycat SovereignSkycat Sovereign
- 1Steel-Plume MarshalSteel-Plume Marshal
- 1Thunderclap WyvernThunderclap Wyvern
- 1Warden of Evos IsleWarden of Evos Isle
- 1Watcher of the SpheresWatcher of the Spheres
- 1Wingmate RocWingmate Roc
- 1Zinnia, Valley's VoiceZinnia, Valley's Voice
Instants (12)
- 1Azorius CharmAzorius Charm
- 1Dazzling DenialDazzling Denial
- 1Luminous RebukeLuminous Rebuke
- 1MagmaquakeMagmaquake
- 1NegateNegate
- 1Protect the NegotiatorsProtect the Negotiators
- 1Rally of WingsRally of Wings
- 1Rootborn DefensesRootborn Defenses
- 1Stroke of MidnightStroke of Midnight
- 1Swords to PlowsharesSwords to Plowshares
- 1Unbreakable FormationUnbreakable Formation
- 1Wash AwayWash Away
Sorceries (9)
- 1Airborne AidAirborne Aid
- 1Austere CommandAustere Command
- 1Battle ScreechBattle Screech
- 1Distant MelodyDistant Melody
- 1EarthquakeEarthquake
- 1Hour of ReckoningHour of Reckoning
- 1RavenformRavenform
- 1Stock UpStock Up
- 1Winged WordsWinged Words
Artifacts (6)
- 1Boros SignetBoros Signet
- 1Commander's SphereCommander's Sphere
- 1Izzet SignetIzzet Signet
- 1Mirror BoxMirror Box
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Swiftfoot BootsSwiftfoot Boots
Enchantments (10)
- 1Echoing AssaultEchoing Assault
- 1Favorable WindsFavorable Winds
- 1Impact TremorsImpact Tremors
- 1Inspiring LeaderInspiring Leader
- 1Intangible VirtueIntangible Virtue
- 1MurmurationMurmuration
- 1Rally the RanksRally the Ranks
- 1Reconnaissance MissionReconnaissance Mission
- 1Rising of the DayRising of the Day
- 1Soulcatchers' AerieSoulcatchers' Aerie
Lands (36)
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Evolving WildsEvolving Wilds
- 10IslandIsland
- 1Lilypad VillageLilypad Village
- 8MountainMountain
- 1Mystic MonasteryMystic Monastery
- 12PlainsPlains
- 1Seaside HavenSeaside Haven
- 1Unclaimed TerritoryUnclaimed Territory
Aven Wind Guide
Aven Wind Guide
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
Cartographer's Hawk
Cartographer's Hawk
Curiosity Crafter
Curiosity Crafter
Donal, Herald of Wings
Donal, Herald of Wings
Emeria Angel
Emeria Angel
Empyrean Eagle
Empyrean Eagle
Errant and Giada
Errant and Giada
Gwaihir the Windlord
Gwaihir the Windlord
Jackdaw Savior
Jackdaw Savior
Jubilant Skybonder
Jubilant Skybonder
Judge's Familiar
Judge's Familiar
Kangee, Sky Warden
Kangee, Sky Warden
Kangee's Lieutenant
Kangee's Lieutenant
Kastral, the Windcrested
Kastral, the Windcrested
Kykar, Wind's Fury
Kykar, Wind's Fury
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
Pyreswipe Hawk
Pyreswipe Hawk
Salvation Swan
Salvation Swan
Skycat Sovereign
Skycat Sovereign
Steel-Plume Marshal
Steel-Plume Marshal
Thunderclap Wyvern
Thunderclap Wyvern
Warden of Evos Isle
Warden of Evos Isle
Watcher of the Spheres
Watcher of the Spheres
Wingmate Roc
Wingmate Roc
Zinnia, Valley's Voice
Zinnia, Valley's Voice
Instants (12)
Azorius Charm
Azorius Charm
Dazzling Denial
Dazzling Denial
Luminous Rebuke
Luminous Rebuke
Magmaquake
Magmaquake
Negate
Negate
Protect the Negotiators
Protect the Negotiators
Rally of Wings
Rally of Wings
Rootborn Defenses
Rootborn Defenses
Stroke of Midnight
Stroke of Midnight
Swords to Plowshares
Swords to Plowshares
Unbreakable Formation
Unbreakable Formation
Wash Away
Wash Away
Sorceries (9)
Airborne Aid
Airborne Aid
Austere Command
Austere Command
Battle Screech
Battle Screech
Distant Melody
Distant Melody
Earthquake
Earthquake
Hour of Reckoning
Hour of Reckoning
Ravenform
Ravenform
Stock Up
Stock Up
Winged Words
Winged Words
Artifacts (6)
Boros Signet
Boros Signet
Commander's Sphere
Commander's Sphere
Izzet Signet
Izzet Signet
Mirror Box
Mirror Box
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Swiftfoot Boots
Swiftfoot Boots
Enchantments (10)
Echoing Assault
Echoing Assault
Favorable Winds
Favorable Winds
Impact Tremors
Impact Tremors
Inspiring Leader
Inspiring Leader
Intangible Virtue
Intangible Virtue
Murmuration
Murmuration
Rally the Ranks
Rally the Ranks
Reconnaissance Mission
Reconnaissance Mission
Rising of the Day
Rising of the Day
Soulcatchers' Aerie
Soulcatchers' Aerie
Lands (6)
Command Tower
Command Tower
Evolving Wilds
Evolving Wilds
Lilypad Village
Lilypad Village
Mystic Monastery
Mystic Monastery
Seaside Haven
Seaside Haven
Unclaimed Territory
Unclaimed Territory
Basics (3)
Island
10 Island
Mountain
8 Mountain
Plains
12 Plains