Anax and Cymede (Commander)

Dana Roach
Apr 15, 2026
Archidekt Deckbuilding Contest Finalists - April 2026
Let's take a look at the finalists for this month's Archidekt deckbuilding contest. Who made the most unique deck around a keyword ability?
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Stirring Hopesinger
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Informed Inkwright
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Practiced Offense
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Spiritcall Enthusiast
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Graduation Day
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Phalanx Leader
60%inclusion306 decks514 decks
58%synergy
Akroan Crusader
59%inclusion303 decks514 decks
57%synergy
Defiant Strike
54%inclusion276 decks514 decks
49%synergy
Launch the Fleet
48%inclusion245 decks514 decks
47%synergy
Feather, the Redeemed
46%inclusion236 decks514 decks
45%synergy
Shelter
49%inclusion253 decks514 decks
44%synergy
Hero of the Nyxborn
44%inclusion224 decks514 decks
43%synergy
Expedite
46%inclusion234 decks514 decks
41%synergy
Gods Willing
44%inclusion228 decks514 decks
39%synergy
Zada, Hedron Grinder
40%inclusion207 decks514 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
51%inclusion263 decks514 decks
-15%synergy
Boros Charm
45%inclusion232 decks514 decks
-3%synergy
Path to Exile
42%inclusion214 decks514 decks
-15%synergy
Monastery Mentor
39%inclusion201 decks514 decks
35%synergy
Assemble the Legion
38%inclusion197 decks514 decks
29%synergy
Fists of Flame
35%inclusion181 decks514 decks
32%synergy
Crown of Flames
35%inclusion181 decks514 decks
35%synergy
Frontline Heroism
35%inclusion157 decks446 decks
34%synergy
Coordinated Assault
35%inclusion180 decks514 decks
35%synergy
Young Pyromancer
34%inclusion174 decks514 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
7.6%inclusion39 decks514 decks
-12%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.4%inclusion33 decks514 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Iroas, God of Victory
32%inclusion167 decks514 decks
23%synergy
Vanguard of Brimaz
30%inclusion154 decks514 decks
29%synergy
Hero of Iroas
30%inclusion153 decks514 decks
29%synergy
Leonin Lightscribe
30%inclusion153 decks514 decks
28%synergy
Baird, Argivian Recruiter
30%inclusion152 decks514 decks
27%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
29%inclusion149 decks514 decks
18%synergy
Fabled Hero
29%inclusion149 decks514 decks
29%synergy
Favored Hoplite
28%inclusion146 decks514 decks
28%synergy
Mavinda, Students' Advocate
27%inclusion140 decks514 decks
25%synergy
Akroan Hoplite
27%inclusion139 decks514 decks
26%synergy
Brigone, Soldier of Meletis
26%inclusion117 decks446 decks
25%synergy
Sun Titan
24%inclusion121 decks514 decks
9%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
23%inclusion118 decks514 decks
22%synergy
Tenth District Legionnaire
23%inclusion116 decks514 decks
21%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
21%inclusion109 decks514 decks
14%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
21%inclusion107 decks514 decks
3%synergy
Cleon, Merry Champion
21%inclusion92 decks446 decks
20%synergy
Skyknight Vanguard
19%inclusion99 decks514 decks
13%synergy
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
19%inclusion98 decks514 decks
13%synergy
Akroan Skyguard
19%inclusion98 decks514 decks
19%synergy
Akroan Conscriptor
19%inclusion97 decks514 decks
18%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
17%inclusion89 decks514 decks
16%synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
17%inclusion88 decks514 decks
16%synergy
Archetype of Courage
16%inclusion81 decks514 decks
14%synergy
Tethmos High Priest
16%inclusion80 decks514 decks
15%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
15%inclusion77 decks514 decks
11%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
15%inclusion76 decks514 decks
2%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
15%inclusion76 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
15%inclusion76 decks514 decks
4%synergy
Hero of Bladehold
13%inclusion67 decks514 decks
10%synergy
Arena Athlete
13%inclusion66 decks514 decks
13%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
13%inclusion66 decks514 decks
-2%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
13%inclusion65 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Rosnakht, Heir of Rohgahh
13%inclusion65 decks514 decks
12%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
12%inclusion63 decks514 decks
12%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
12%inclusion60 decks514 decks
10%synergy
Blade Historian
12%inclusion60 decks514 decks
1%synergy
Anax, Hardened in the Forge
12%inclusion60 decks514 decks
11%synergy
Dawnbringer Charioteers
11%inclusion59 decks514 decks
11%synergy
Mirrorwing Dragon
11%inclusion58 decks514 decks
9%synergy
Captain of the Watch
11%inclusion57 decks514 decks
8%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
11%inclusion57 decks514 decks
11%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
11%inclusion56 decks514 decks
10%synergy
Satyr Hoplite
11%inclusion55 decks514 decks
11%synergy
Wingsteed Rider
10%inclusion53 decks514 decks
10%synergy
Hanweir Garrison
10%inclusion51 decks514 decks
8%synergy
Esper Sentinel
10%inclusion50 decks514 decks
-15%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
10%inclusion49 decks514 decks
4%synergy
Cavalry Pegasus
9.3%inclusion48 decks514 decks
8%synergy
Heartfire Hero
9.3%inclusion45 decks486 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Legion Leadership
37%inclusion189 decks505 decks
20%synergy
Titan's Strength
31%inclusion158 decks514 decks
28%synergy
Emerge Unscathed
30%inclusion156 decks514 decks
29%synergy
Psychotic Fury
30%inclusion154 decks514 decks
27%synergy
Phalanx Tactics
27%inclusion138 decks514 decks
27%synergy
Wear // Tear
24%inclusion121 decks514 decks
3%synergy
Valorous Stance
22%inclusion112 decks514 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion111 decks514 decks
-9%synergy
Martial Glory
21%inclusion110 decks514 decks
21%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion103 decks514 decks
-13%synergy
Ajani's Presence
20%inclusion101 decks514 decks
19%synergy
Crimson Wisps
19%inclusion97 decks514 decks
16%synergy
Guided Strike
18%inclusion94 decks514 decks
16%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
18%inclusion92 decks514 decks
16%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
17%inclusion87 decks514 decks
13%synergy
Show of Confidence
17%inclusion86 decks514 decks
15%synergy
Unleash Fury
15%inclusion79 decks514 decks
12%synergy
Loran's Escape
15%inclusion78 decks514 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion74 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Fight as One
13%inclusion69 decks514 decks
12%synergy
Siege Smash
13%inclusion66 decks502 decks
12%synergy
Phalanx Formation
12%inclusion62 decks514 decks
12%synergy
Dreadmaw's Ire
12%inclusion62 decks514 decks
10%synergy
Rebellious Strike
12%inclusion41 decks341 decks
11%synergy
Brute Force
12%inclusion60 decks514 decks
10%synergy
Ancestors' Aid
12%inclusion60 decks514 decks
10%synergy
Dauntless Onslaught
11%inclusion54 decks514 decks
10%synergy
Bathe in Light
10%inclusion53 decks514 decks
10%synergy
Rally the Righteous
10%inclusion51 decks514 decks
9%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
10%inclusion51 decks514 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion51 decks514 decks
-7%synergy
Rabid Gnaw
9.3%inclusion45 decks485 decks
8%synergy
Bandage
9.1%inclusion47 decks514 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.9%inclusion46 decks514 decks
-9%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.8%inclusion45 decks514 decks
-3%synergy
Sazacap's Brew
8.7%inclusion42 decks485 decks
7%synergy
Fall of the Hammer
8.6%inclusion44 decks514 decks
7%synergy
Accelerate
8.0%inclusion41 decks514 decks
7%synergy
Might of the Meek
7.9%inclusion39 decks493 decks
5%synergy
Mortal's Ardor
7.8%inclusion40 decks514 decks
8%synergy
Moment of Heroism
7.6%inclusion39 decks514 decks
7%synergy
Karametra's Blessing
7.6%inclusion39 decks514 decks
7%synergy
Haste Magic
7.6%inclusion22 decks290 decks
6%synergy
Bulk Up
7.2%inclusion32 decks444 decks
5%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
7.2%inclusion37 decks514 decks
3%synergy
That's Rough Buddy
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.0%inclusion34 decks485 decks
-3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.8%inclusion35 decks514 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Helix
6.8%inclusion35 decks514 decks
-2%synergy
Reckless Ransacking
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Angelfire Ignition
28%inclusion145 decks514 decks
22%synergy
Honor
22%inclusion55 decks248 decks
20%synergy
Winds of Rath
17%inclusion88 decks514 decks
15%synergy
Martial Coup
17%inclusion85 decks514 decks
12%synergy
Renegade Tactics
15%inclusion77 decks514 decks
13%synergy
Impolite Entrance
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
14%inclusion74 decks514 decks
-18%synergy
Open the Armory
14%inclusion73 decks514 decks
1%synergy
Arm the Cathars
14%inclusion70 decks514 decks
14%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion69 decks514 decks
-3%synergy
Desperate Stand
13%inclusion69 decks514 decks
13%synergy
Ancestral Anger
11%inclusion57 decks514 decks
10%synergy
Gird for Battle
10%inclusion52 decks514 decks
10%synergy
Faithless Looting
10%inclusion50 decks514 decks
-7%synergy
Rile
9.1%inclusion47 decks514 decks
8%synergy
Witch's Mark
8.9%inclusion46 decks514 decks
8%synergy
Dig Site Inventory
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Reckless Charge
7.2%inclusion37 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Twinflame
7.2%inclusion37 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Homestead Courage
6.8%inclusion35 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Rip Apart
6.4%inclusion33 decks514 decks
-7%synergy
Cut a Deal
5.6%inclusion29 decks514 decks
-1%synergy
Vandalblast
5.4%inclusion28 decks514 decks
-10%synergy
Retether
5.4%inclusion28 decks514 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion109 decks514 decks
-22%synergy
Sunforger
18%inclusion93 decks514 decks
3%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion87 decks514 decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion50 decks514 decks
-1%synergy
Horn of Gondor
8.9%inclusion46 decks514 decks
7%synergy
Spear of Heliod
8.9%inclusion46 decks514 decks
8%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
8.0%inclusion41 decks514 decks
-4%synergy
Oketra's Monument
7.6%inclusion39 decks514 decks
3%synergy
Tome of Legends
5.8%inclusion30 decks514 decks
2%synergy
Sword of the Animist
5.8%inclusion30 decks514 decks
-12%synergy
Enchantments
Dragon Mantle
33%inclusion172 decks514 decks
32%synergy
Sticky Fingers
30%inclusion152 decks514 decks
27%synergy
Mark of Fury
29%inclusion149 decks514 decks
29%synergy
Angelic Gift
27%inclusion140 decks514 decks
25%synergy
Ethereal Armor
22%inclusion115 decks514 decks
20%synergy
Conviction
22%inclusion113 decks514 decks
22%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
22%inclusion112 decks514 decks
19%synergy
Flickering Ward
21%inclusion109 decks514 decks
21%synergy
Leyline of Resonance
21%inclusion98 decks467 decks
19%synergy
All That Glitters
18%inclusion93 decks514 decks
10%synergy
Feather of Flight
17%inclusion84 decks485 decks
16%synergy
Gift of Immortality
16%inclusion84 decks514 decks
15%synergy
Ghitu Firebreathing
16%inclusion80 decks514 decks
16%synergy
Sage's Reverie
13%inclusion68 decks514 decks
12%synergy
Chained to the Rocks
13%inclusion66 decks514 decks
12%synergy
Ordeal of Purphoros
12%inclusion64 decks514 decks
12%synergy
Hyena Umbra
12%inclusion62 decks514 decks
10%synergy
Squee's Embrace
10%inclusion53 decks514 decks
9%synergy
Battle Mastery
10%inclusion53 decks514 decks
10%synergy
Emblem of the Warmind
10%inclusion52 decks514 decks
10%synergy
Warleader's Call
10%inclusion51 decks514 decks
-2%synergy
Chosen by Heliod
10%inclusion49 decks514 decks
9%synergy
Spirit Mantle
9.1%inclusion47 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Ordeal of Heliod
7.8%inclusion40 decks514 decks
8%synergy
Rune of Sustenance
7.6%inclusion39 decks514 decks
5%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
7.6%inclusion39 decks514 decks
7%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
7.4%inclusion38 decks514 decks
0%synergy
Bonds of Faith
7.4%inclusion38 decks514 decks
7%synergy
Aligned Heart
7.2%inclusion25 decks345 decks
7%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
6.8%inclusion35 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Tempest Technique
6.7%inclusion23 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Griffin Guide
6.6%inclusion34 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
6.2%inclusion29 decks465 decks
1%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
6.2%inclusion32 decks514 decks
1%synergy
Undying Rage
6.0%inclusion31 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Messenger's Speed
6.0%inclusion31 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Angelic Destiny
6.0%inclusion31 decks514 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.8%inclusion30 decks514 decks
2%synergy
Timely Ward
5.6%inclusion29 decks514 decks
3%synergy
Etali's Favor
5.6%inclusion29 decks514 decks
4%synergy
Pain for All
5.5%inclusion14 decks253 decks
3%synergy
Land Tax
5.4%inclusion28 decks514 decks
-6%synergy
Banishing Light
5.4%inclusion28 decks514 decks
4%synergy
Madcap Skills
5.3%inclusion27 decks514 decks
5%synergy
Daily Regimen
5.1%inclusion26 decks514 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
23%inclusion118 decks514 decks
16%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
25%inclusion128 decks514 decks
3%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
24%inclusion123 decks514 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion117 decks514 decks
-8%synergy
Castle Embereth
21%inclusion108 decks514 decks
14%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
17%inclusion86 decks514 decks
9%synergy
Axgard Armory
12%inclusion62 decks514 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion53 decks514 decks
-9%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
10%inclusion50 decks514 decks
7%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion49 decks504 decks
0%synergy
Needle Spires
9.1%inclusion47 decks514 decks
4%synergy
Restless Bivouac
8.8%inclusion45 decks514 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.6%inclusion44 decks514 decks
-4%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
7.8%inclusion40 decks514 decks
1%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
7.0%inclusion36 decks514 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.4%inclusion33 decks514 decks
-6%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.2%inclusion32 decks514 decks
-3%synergy
War Room
6.2%inclusion32 decks514 decks
-3%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Forgotten Cave
5.8%inclusion30 decks514 decks
1%synergy
Kher Keep
5.6%inclusion29 decks514 decks
-1%synergy
New Benalia
5.4%inclusion28 decks514 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Steppe
5.4%inclusion28 decks514 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
63%inclusion322 decks514 decks
-22%synergy
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion312 decks514 decks
-19%synergy
Boros Signet
49%inclusion250 decks514 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
43%inclusion223 decks514 decks
-9%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion122 decks514 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion89 decks514 decks
-7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion68 decks514 decks
-2%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.6%inclusion34 decks514 decks
1%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.6%inclusion34 decks514 decks
1%synergy
Boros Cluestone
6.4%inclusion33 decks514 decks
4%synergy
Boros Keyrune
6.2%inclusion32 decks514 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion509 decks514 decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion508 decks514 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
71%inclusion365 decks514 decks
-15%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
54%inclusion276 decks514 decks
-12%synergy
Battlefield Forge
51%inclusion264 decks514 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Triumph
50%inclusion257 decks514 decks
12%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
40%inclusion208 decks514 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Garrison
40%inclusion205 decks514 decks
2%synergy
Legion Leadership
37%inclusion189 decks505 decks
20%synergy
Rugged Prairie
36%inclusion186 decks514 decks
-6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
29%inclusion151 decks514 decks
-17%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion141 decks514 decks
8%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
27%inclusion140 decks514 decks
10%synergy
Sundown Pass
25%inclusion127 decks514 decks
-11%synergy
Spectator Seating
25%inclusion126 decks514 decks
-15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion114 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Boros Guildgate
22%inclusion111 decks514 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion100 decks514 decks
-10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion96 decks514 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion91 decks514 decks
4%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
17%inclusion88 decks514 decks
1%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
15%inclusion75 decks514 decks
-11%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion74 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Sacred Peaks
14%inclusion70 decks514 decks
2%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
13%inclusion69 decks514 decks
-7%synergy
Elegant Parlor
13%inclusion65 decks514 decks
-7%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
11%inclusion59 decks514 decks
-5%synergy
Arid Mesa
11%inclusion57 decks514 decks
-18%synergy
Radiant Summit
11%inclusion28 decks253 decks
-8%synergy
Stone Quarry
8.4%inclusion43 decks514 decks
4%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
8.3%inclusion33 decks396 decks
-15%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
7.5%inclusion38 decks504 decks
2%synergy
Alpine Meadow
7.2%inclusion37 decks514 decks
1%synergy
Glittering Massif
6.7%inclusion17 decks253 decks
0%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
6.0%inclusion31 decks514 decks
0%synergy
Lorehold Campus
5.6%inclusion29 decks514 decks
2%synergy