Akim, the Soaring Wind (Commander)

Owain Roberts
Jun 19, 2026
Underrated Backup Precon Commanders
These legends might have been second-fiddle in their own precons, but that doesn't mean they're all forgettable; in fact, some are the best!
Deck Filters
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Falcon and Redwing
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Stirring Hopesinger
4.4%inclusion3 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Turbulent Springs
3.9%inclusion3 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Harsh Annotation
2.9%inclusion2 decks68 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Intangible Virtue
56%inclusion333 decks592 decks
53%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
57%inclusion339 decks592 decks
53%synergy
Emeria Angel
49%inclusion288 decks592 decks
48%synergy
Skycat Sovereign
46%inclusion270 decks592 decks
45%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
45%inclusion269 decks592 decks
45%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
55%inclusion323 decks592 decks
45%synergy
Migratory Route
45%inclusion269 decks592 decks
44%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
46%inclusion273 decks592 decks
43%synergy
Kastral, the Windcrested
43%inclusion251 decks579 decks
43%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
45%inclusion268 decks592 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
56%inclusion333 decks592 decks
-11%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion296 decks592 decks
1%synergy
Impact Tremors
46%inclusion273 decks592 decks
34%synergy
Murmuration
44%inclusion249 decks566 decks
42%synergy
Skullclamp
40%inclusion236 decks592 decks
29%synergy
Battle Screech
39%inclusion233 decks592 decks
39%synergy
Counterspell
39%inclusion230 decks592 decks
3%synergy
Nesting Dovehawk
39%inclusion230 decks592 decks
35%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
39%inclusion220 decks570 decks
34%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
39%inclusion228 decks592 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
29%inclusion174 decks592 decks
12%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
13%inclusion74 decks592 decks
-4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
11%inclusion68 decks592 decks
-2%synergy
Rhystic Study
11%inclusion64 decks592 decks
-7%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
10%inclusion59 decks592 decks
-5%synergy
Farewell
7.6%inclusion45 decks592 decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
6.9%inclusion41 decks592 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Murmuring Mystic
39%inclusion228 decks592 decks
37%synergy
Aven Wind Guide
38%inclusion226 decks592 decks
37%synergy
Zinnia, Valley's Voice
34%inclusion198 decks577 decks
34%synergy
Watcher of the Spheres
34%inclusion200 decks592 decks
33%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
34%inclusion164 decks487 decks
30%synergy
The Locust God
33%inclusion197 decks592 decks
27%synergy
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
32%inclusion192 decks592 decks
28%synergy
Kangee, Sky Warden
31%inclusion182 decks592 decks
30%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
29%inclusion170 decks592 decks
24%synergy
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
28%inclusion166 decks592 decks
26%synergy
Wingmate Roc
28%inclusion165 decks592 decks
28%synergy
Warden of Evos Isle
27%inclusion162 decks592 decks
27%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
27%inclusion158 decks592 decks
17%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
26%inclusion156 decks592 decks
22%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
23%inclusion82 decks358 decks
22%synergy
Neyali, Suns' Vanguard
21%inclusion124 decks592 decks
20%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
21%inclusion124 decks592 decks
17%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
20%inclusion116 decks592 decks
19%synergy
Jubilant Skybonder
19%inclusion115 decks592 decks
19%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
19%inclusion115 decks592 decks
15%synergy
Young Pyromancer
19%inclusion110 decks592 decks
11%synergy
Prava of the Steel Legion
18%inclusion108 decks592 decks
18%synergy
Gwaihir the Windlord
18%inclusion105 decks592 decks
18%synergy
Dragonmaster Outcast
17%inclusion103 decks592 decks
17%synergy
Monastery Mentor
17%inclusion101 decks592 decks
4%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
17%inclusion98 decks592 decks
13%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
16%inclusion97 decks592 decks
10%synergy
Enduring Innocence
14%inclusion74 decks534 decks
11%synergy
Keeper of the Nine Gales
14%inclusion81 decks592 decks
14%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
14%inclusion81 decks592 decks
10%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
13%inclusion79 decks592 decks
10%synergy
Steel-Plume Marshal
13%inclusion78 decks592 decks
13%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
13%inclusion77 decks592 decks
8%synergy
Junk Winder
12%inclusion71 decks592 decks
9%synergy
Cartographer's Hawk
12%inclusion70 decks592 decks
11%synergy
Agate Instigator
12%inclusion66 decks566 decks
5%synergy
Faerie Artisans
11%inclusion66 decks592 decks
11%synergy
Mockingbird
11%inclusion63 decks572 decks
8%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
11%inclusion64 decks592 decks
7%synergy
Pride of the Clouds
10%inclusion61 decks592 decks
10%synergy
Wingblade Disciple
10%inclusion41 decks401 decks
10%synergy
The Council of Four
10%inclusion59 decks592 decks
8%synergy
Kangee's Lieutenant
10%inclusion59 decks592 decks
10%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
10%inclusion30 decks302 decks
6%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
10%inclusion53 decks534 decks
5%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
10%inclusion58 decks592 decks
3%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
10%inclusion58 decks592 decks
8%synergy
Kangee, Aerie Keeper
10%inclusion57 decks592 decks
10%synergy
Jackdaw Savior
8.7%inclusion50 decks572 decks
8%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
8.6%inclusion51 decks592 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
33%inclusion196 decks592 decks
13%synergy
Dazzling Denial
29%inclusion165 decks566 decks
28%synergy
Boros Charm
28%inclusion164 decks592 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion150 decks592 decks
3%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion149 decks592 decks
10%synergy
Protect the Negotiators
24%inclusion143 decks592 decks
24%synergy
Dovin's Veto
24%inclusion141 decks592 decks
5%synergy
Eyes in the Skies
24%inclusion140 decks592 decks
24%synergy
Swan Song
21%inclusion123 decks592 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
19%inclusion114 decks592 decks
-0%synergy
Perplexing Test
17%inclusion100 decks592 decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion81 decks592 decks
-7%synergy
Theoretical Duplication
14%inclusion81 decks592 decks
14%synergy
Big Score
14%inclusion80 decks592 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion76 decks592 decks
4%synergy
Strix Serenade
13%inclusion75 decks592 decks
11%synergy
Secure the Wastes
13%inclusion75 decks592 decks
11%synergy
Opt
13%inclusion74 decks592 decks
-0%synergy
Grand Crescendo
13%inclusion74 decks592 decks
11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion72 decks592 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion70 decks592 decks
-4%synergy
Perch Protection
11%inclusion65 decks566 decks
11%synergy
Lofty Denial
11%inclusion67 decks592 decks
11%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
11%inclusion66 decks592 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion62 decks592 decks
6%synergy
Raise the Alarm
10%inclusion60 decks592 decks
10%synergy
Prismari Command
10%inclusion60 decks592 decks
4%synergy
Rally of Wings
10%inclusion59 decks592 decks
10%synergy
Access Denied
10%inclusion58 decks592 decks
9%synergy
Jeskai Charm
9.3%inclusion55 decks592 decks
7%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
9.3%inclusion55 decks592 decks
7%synergy
Magmaquake
9.3%inclusion55 decks592 decks
9%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
9.0%inclusion53 decks592 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.9%inclusion51 decks575 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.6%inclusion51 decks592 decks
-4%synergy
Wear // Tear
8.4%inclusion50 decks592 decks
2%synergy
Frantic Search
7.8%inclusion46 decks592 decks
-8%synergy
Abrade
6.6%inclusion39 decks592 decks
-0%synergy
Mana Drain
6.3%inclusion37 decks592 decks
-4%synergy
Will of the Mardu
6.2%inclusion25 decks406 decks
5%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.1%inclusion36 decks592 decks
4%synergy
White Sun's Zenith
5.6%inclusion33 decks592 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Reflection
5.1%inclusion30 decks592 decks
4%synergy
Aetherize
5.1%inclusion30 decks592 decks
-0%synergy
Sorceries
Winged Words
34%inclusion203 decks592 decks
33%synergy
Airborne Aid
31%inclusion184 decks592 decks
31%synergy
Ravenform
21%inclusion124 decks592 decks
20%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
19%inclusion113 decks592 decks
18%synergy
Austere Command
19%inclusion110 decks592 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
18%inclusion106 decks592 decks
-5%synergy
Distant Melody
16%inclusion92 decks592 decks
13%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion78 decks592 decks
4%synergy
Earthquake
11%inclusion64 decks592 decks
9%synergy
Storm Herd
9.3%inclusion55 decks592 decks
9%synergy
Martial Coup
9.1%inclusion54 decks592 decks
7%synergy
Preordain
8.6%inclusion51 decks592 decks
-5%synergy
Aerial Assault
8.3%inclusion49 decks592 decks
8%synergy
Scour the Desert
8.3%inclusion49 decks592 decks
8%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.4%inclusion44 decks592 decks
-5%synergy
Requisition Raid
7.3%inclusion43 decks592 decks
5%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
7.3%inclusion43 decks592 decks
5%synergy
Ponder
7.1%inclusion42 decks592 decks
-9%synergy
Rite of Replication
7.1%inclusion42 decks592 decks
5%synergy
Finale of Glory
6.9%inclusion41 decks592 decks
6%synergy
Dragon Fodder
6.3%inclusion37 decks592 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.6%inclusion33 decks592 decks
-7%synergy
Increasing Devotion
5.4%inclusion32 decks592 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
27%inclusion158 decks592 decks
17%synergy
Halo Fountain
18%inclusion107 decks592 decks
17%synergy
Jeskai Monument
14%inclusion56 decks406 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion81 decks592 decks
-11%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
13%inclusion74 decks592 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion57 decks592 decks
-0%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.1%inclusion48 decks592 decks
-16%synergy
Helm of the Host
7.6%inclusion45 decks592 decks
3%synergy
Collector's Vault
7.3%inclusion43 decks592 decks
7%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
7.1%inclusion42 decks592 decks
4%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
6.8%inclusion40 decks592 decks
3%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.1%inclusion30 decks592 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Warleader's Call
36%inclusion215 decks592 decks
29%synergy
Anointed Procession
34%inclusion201 decks592 decks
28%synergy
Soulcatchers' Aerie
29%inclusion171 decks592 decks
29%synergy
Favorable Winds
28%inclusion167 decks592 decks
28%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
26%inclusion152 decks592 decks
22%synergy
Inspiring Leader
24%inclusion141 decks592 decks
23%synergy
Prosperous Partnership
23%inclusion134 decks592 decks
22%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
21%inclusion123 decks592 decks
-3%synergy
Monologue Tax
20%inclusion120 decks592 decks
19%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
16%inclusion93 decks592 decks
14%synergy
Shared Animosity
15%inclusion91 decks592 decks
9%synergy
Divine Visitation
14%inclusion84 decks592 decks
13%synergy
Assemble the Legion
14%inclusion83 decks592 decks
12%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
14%inclusion83 decks592 decks
-0%synergy
Roar of Resistance
13%inclusion74 decks592 decks
12%synergy
Curse of Opulence
13%inclusion74 decks592 decks
9%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
12%inclusion50 decks409 decks
0%synergy
Dovescape
12%inclusion71 decks592 decks
12%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
12%inclusion70 decks592 decks
9%synergy
Gravitational Shift
10%inclusion62 decks592 decks
10%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
10%inclusion31 decks299 decks
9%synergy
Felidar Retreat
10%inclusion61 decks592 decks
9%synergy
Song of the Worldsoul
10%inclusion57 decks592 decks
9%synergy
Court of Grace
10%inclusion57 decks592 decks
8%synergy
Echoing Assault
9.4%inclusion53 decks565 decks
6%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
9.2%inclusion49 decks534 decks
8%synergy
Kindred Discovery
9.1%inclusion54 decks592 decks
5%synergy
Shark Typhoon
8.6%inclusion51 decks592 decks
5%synergy
Air Nomad Legacy
7.7%inclusion16 decks207 decks
8%synergy
Kinbinding
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
6%synergy
The Raven's Warning
6.4%inclusion38 decks592 decks
6%synergy
Coastal Piracy
6.1%inclusion36 decks592 decks
5%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
5.6%inclusion33 decks592 decks
2%synergy
Love Song of Night and Day
5.4%inclusion32 decks592 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
5.1%inclusion30 decks592 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
21%inclusion123 decks592 decks
13%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
15%inclusion61 decks409 decks
10%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
10%inclusion60 decks592 decks
4%synergy
Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer
6.6%inclusion39 decks592 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion209 decks592 decks
2%synergy
Seaside Haven
34%inclusion204 decks592 decks
34%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
23%inclusion138 decks592 decks
18%synergy
Kher Keep
22%inclusion128 decks592 decks
20%synergy
Restless Anchorage
20%inclusion116 decks592 decks
18%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
15%inclusion86 decks592 decks
14%synergy
Fountainport
14%inclusion78 decks572 decks
12%synergy
Three Tree City
10%inclusion59 decks579 decks
7%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.8%inclusion52 decks592 decks
4%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
8.4%inclusion50 decks592 decks
4%synergy
Moorland Haunt
7.8%inclusion46 decks592 decks
8%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.4%inclusion38 decks592 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.9%inclusion35 decks592 decks
0%synergy
Lilypad Village
5.8%inclusion34 decks583 decks
6%synergy
Castle Embereth
5.7%inclusion34 decks592 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion489 decks592 decks
-6%synergy
Sol Ring
79%inclusion466 decks592 decks
-10%synergy
Azorius Signet
49%inclusion289 decks592 decks
18%synergy
Izzet Signet
42%inclusion250 decks592 decks
11%synergy
Boros Signet
41%inclusion243 decks592 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
31%inclusion185 decks592 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Progress
29%inclusion173 decks592 decks
-15%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
28%inclusion166 decks592 decks
-13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion146 decks592 decks
-7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion132 decks592 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion101 decks592 decks
-6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion76 decks592 decks
4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
11%inclusion65 decks572 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion65 decks592 decks
-1%synergy
Raugrin Crystal
7.8%inclusion46 decks592 decks
5%synergy
Wand of the Worldsoul
6.9%inclusion41 decks592 decks
5%synergy
Jeskai Banner
6.3%inclusion37 decks592 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion572 decks592 decks
2%synergy
Island
97%inclusion572 decks592 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion566 decks592 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion517 decks592 decks
-5%synergy
Mystic Monastery
65%inclusion383 decks592 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion312 decks592 decks
-9%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
48%inclusion285 decks592 decks
-4%synergy
Glacial Fortress
48%inclusion283 decks592 decks
-7%synergy
Sulfur Falls
45%inclusion265 decks592 decks
-9%synergy
Prairie Stream
42%inclusion251 decks592 decks
4%synergy
Raugrin Triome
41%inclusion241 decks592 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
36%inclusion215 decks592 decks
8%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
36%inclusion211 decks592 decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
35%inclusion207 decks592 decks
8%synergy
Steam Vents
33%inclusion193 decks592 decks
-9%synergy
Sacred Foundry
32%inclusion190 decks592 decks
-9%synergy
Shivan Reef
32%inclusion187 decks592 decks
-10%synergy
Battlefield Forge
30%inclusion178 decks592 decks
-13%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
29%inclusion174 decks592 decks
3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
28%inclusion163 decks592 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Triumph
27%inclusion157 decks592 decks
2%synergy
Sea of Clouds
25%inclusion150 decks592 decks
-5%synergy
Perilous Landscape
25%inclusion150 decks592 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
23%inclusion135 decks592 decks
-4%synergy
Training Center
23%inclusion135 decks592 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion132 decks592 decks
6%synergy
Spectator Seating
22%inclusion128 decks592 decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Chancery
21%inclusion126 decks592 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion119 decks592 decks
11%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion114 decks592 decks
-8%synergy
Deserted Beach
19%inclusion112 decks592 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion109 decks592 decks
-11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
18%inclusion104 decks592 decks
-10%synergy
Boros Garrison
17%inclusion103 decks592 decks
8%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
17%inclusion99 decks592 decks
-6%synergy
Rugged Prairie
17%inclusion99 decks592 decks
-7%synergy
Sundown Pass
16%inclusion96 decks592 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
16%inclusion94 decks592 decks
4%synergy
Port Town
16%inclusion94 decks592 decks
-2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
16%inclusion93 decks592 decks
-9%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
15%inclusion86 decks592 decks
-8%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
13%inclusion78 decks592 decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Gate
11%inclusion67 decks592 decks
-1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
11%inclusion66 decks592 decks
-3%synergy
Tranquil Cove
11%inclusion64 decks592 decks
4%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
10%inclusion60 decks592 decks
3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
9.3%inclusion55 decks592 decks
-4%synergy
Radiant Summit
9.0%inclusion27 decks301 decks
-3%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
7.9%inclusion47 decks592 decks
3%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
7.6%inclusion45 decks592 decks
2%synergy