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Akim, the Soaring Wind
Rank #1,969
3decks
Jun 19, 2026
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Akim, the Soaring WindAkim, the Soaring Wind
Creatures (28)
- 1Aerial ExtortionistAerial Extortionist
- 1Akoum FirebirdAkoum Firebird
- 1Aven Battle PriestAven Battle Priest
- 1Aven Wind GuideAven Wind Guide
- 1Balmor, Battlemage CaptainBalmor, Battlemage Captain
- 1Cartographer's HawkCartographer's Hawk
- 1Curiosity CrafterCuriosity Crafter
- 1Emeria AngelEmeria Angel
- 1Empyrean EagleEmpyrean Eagle
- 1Errant and GiadaErrant and Giada
- 1Gwaihir the WindlordGwaihir the Windlord
- 1Gwaihir, Greatest of the EaglesGwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
- 1Jackdaw SaviorJackdaw Savior
- 1Jubilant SkybonderJubilant Skybonder
- 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
- 1Murmuring MysticMurmuring Mystic
- 1Prava of the Steel LegionPrava of the Steel Legion
- 1Skycat SovereignSkycat Sovereign
- 1Solemn SimulacrumSolemn Simulacrum
- 1Steel-Plume MarshalSteel-Plume Marshal
- 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)
- 1Dazzling DenialDazzling Denial
- 1Luminous RebukeLuminous Rebuke
- 1MagmaquakeMagmaquake
- 1NegateNegate
- 1Perplexing TestPerplexing Test
- 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 (10)
- 1Aerial AssaultAerial Assault
- 1Airborne AidAirborne Aid
- 1Distant MelodyDistant Melody
- 1EarthquakeEarthquake
- 1Hour of ReckoningHour of Reckoning
- 1Migratory RouteMigratory Route
- 1RavenformRavenform
- 1Scour the DesertScour the Desert
- 1Stock UpStock Up
- 1Winged WordsWinged Words
Artifacts (6)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Azorius SignetAzorius Signet
- 1Bident of ThassaBident of Thassa
- 1Commander's SphereCommander's Sphere
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Swiftfoot BootsSwiftfoot Boots
Enchantments (7)
- 1Echoing AssaultEchoing Assault
- 1Favorable WindsFavorable Winds
- 1Haunted LibraryHaunted Library
- 1Inspiring LeaderInspiring Leader
- 1Intangible VirtueIntangible Virtue
- 1MurmurationMurmuration
- 1Soulcatchers' AerieSoulcatchers' Aerie
Lands (36)
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Evolving WildsEvolving Wilds
- 10IslandIsland
- 8MountainMountain
- 1Path of AncestryPath of Ancestry
- 11PlainsPlains
- 1Prairie StreamPrairie Stream
- 1Seaside HavenSeaside Haven
- 1Temple of the False GodTemple of the False God
- 1Unclaimed TerritoryUnclaimed Territory
Aerial Extortionist
Aerial Extortionist
Akoum Firebird
Akoum Firebird
Aven Battle Priest
Aven Battle Priest
Aven Wind Guide
Aven Wind Guide
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
Cartographer's Hawk
Cartographer's Hawk
Curiosity Crafter
Curiosity Crafter
Emeria Angel
Emeria Angel
Empyrean Eagle
Empyrean Eagle
Errant and Giada
Errant and Giada
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
Gwaihir the Windlord
Gwaihir the Windlord
Jackdaw Savior
Jackdaw Savior
Jubilant Skybonder
Jubilant Skybonder
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
Murmuring Mystic
Murmuring Mystic
Prava of the Steel Legion
Prava of the Steel Legion
Skycat Sovereign
Skycat Sovereign
Solemn Simulacrum
Solemn Simulacrum
Steel-Plume Marshal
Steel-Plume Marshal
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)
Dazzling Denial
Dazzling Denial
Luminous Rebuke
Luminous Rebuke
Magmaquake
Magmaquake
Negate
Negate
Perplexing Test
Perplexing Test
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 (10)
Aerial Assault
Aerial Assault
Airborne Aid
Airborne Aid
Distant Melody
Distant Melody
Earthquake
Earthquake
Hour of Reckoning
Hour of Reckoning
Migratory Route
Migratory Route
Ravenform
Ravenform
Scour the Desert
Scour the Desert
Stock Up
Stock Up
Winged Words
Winged Words
Artifacts (6)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Azorius Signet
Azorius Signet
Bident of Thassa
Bident of Thassa
Commander's Sphere
Commander's Sphere
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Swiftfoot Boots
Swiftfoot Boots
Enchantments (7)
Echoing Assault
Echoing Assault
Favorable Winds
Favorable Winds
Haunted Library
Haunted Library
Inspiring Leader
Inspiring Leader
Intangible Virtue
Intangible Virtue
Murmuration
Murmuration
Soulcatchers' Aerie
Soulcatchers' Aerie
Lands (7)
Command Tower
Command Tower
Evolving Wilds
Evolving Wilds
Path of Ancestry
Path of Ancestry
Prairie Stream
Prairie Stream
Seaside Haven
Seaside Haven
Temple of the False God
Temple of the False God
Unclaimed Territory
Unclaimed Territory
Basics (3)
Island
10 Island
Mountain
8 Mountain
Plains
11 Plains