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!
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Moxfield
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MTGStocks
Falcon and Redwing
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Mister Fantastic, Reed Richards
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Gleaming Bastion
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
1%synergy
King T'Challa
2.9%inclusion1 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Captain America, Living Legend
2.9%inclusion1 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Intangible Virtue
56%inclusion334 decks594 decks
53%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
57%inclusion337 decks594 decks
52%synergy
Emeria Angel
49%inclusion291 decks594 decks
48%synergy
Skycat Sovereign
45%inclusion270 decks594 decks
45%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
45%inclusion269 decks594 decks
45%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
54%inclusion323 decks594 decks
44%synergy
Migratory Route
45%inclusion268 decks594 decks
44%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
46%inclusion272 decks594 decks
43%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
46%inclusion271 decks594 decks
43%synergy
Kastral, the Windcrested
43%inclusion254 decks590 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
56%inclusion334 decks594 decks
-11%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion294 decks594 decks
1%synergy
Impact Tremors
46%inclusion272 decks594 decks
34%synergy
Murmuration
44%inclusion253 decks577 decks
42%synergy
Skullclamp
40%inclusion236 decks594 decks
29%synergy
Battle Screech
40%inclusion235 decks594 decks
39%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
39%inclusion226 decks581 decks
35%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
39%inclusion230 decks594 decks
34%synergy
Counterspell
39%inclusion230 decks594 decks
3%synergy
Nesting Dovehawk
39%inclusion230 decks594 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
29%inclusion171 decks594 decks
11%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
12%inclusion72 decks594 decks
-4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
11%inclusion67 decks594 decks
-2%synergy
Rhystic Study
11%inclusion66 decks594 decks
-7%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
10%inclusion58 decks594 decks
-5%synergy
Farewell
7.4%inclusion44 decks594 decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
6.9%inclusion41 decks594 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Murmuring Mystic
39%inclusion229 decks594 decks
37%synergy
Aven Wind Guide
38%inclusion223 decks594 decks
37%synergy
Zinnia, Valley's Voice
35%inclusion203 decks588 decks
34%synergy
Watcher of the Spheres
34%inclusion200 decks594 decks
33%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
33%inclusion166 decks498 decks
30%synergy
The Locust God
33%inclusion196 decks594 decks
27%synergy
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
32%inclusion190 decks594 decks
27%synergy
Kangee, Sky Warden
30%inclusion181 decks594 decks
30%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
28%inclusion169 decks594 decks
24%synergy
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
28%inclusion165 decks594 decks
26%synergy
Warden of Evos Isle
28%inclusion165 decks594 decks
27%synergy
Wingmate Roc
27%inclusion161 decks594 decks
27%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
27%inclusion158 decks594 decks
17%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
26%inclusion155 decks594 decks
22%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
23%inclusion85 decks369 decks
23%synergy
Neyali, Suns' Vanguard
21%inclusion123 decks594 decks
20%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
20%inclusion121 decks594 decks
17%synergy
Jubilant Skybonder
20%inclusion116 decks594 decks
19%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
20%inclusion116 decks594 decks
19%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
19%inclusion115 decks594 decks
14%synergy
Young Pyromancer
19%inclusion111 decks594 decks
11%synergy
Prava of the Steel Legion
18%inclusion108 decks594 decks
18%synergy
Gwaihir the Windlord
18%inclusion105 decks594 decks
17%synergy
Monastery Mentor
17%inclusion102 decks594 decks
4%synergy
Dragonmaster Outcast
17%inclusion102 decks594 decks
17%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
17%inclusion100 decks594 decks
13%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
16%inclusion98 decks594 decks
10%synergy
Enduring Innocence
14%inclusion76 decks545 decks
11%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
14%inclusion82 decks594 decks
11%synergy
Keeper of the Nine Gales
14%inclusion81 decks594 decks
14%synergy
Steel-Plume Marshal
13%inclusion79 decks594 decks
13%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
13%inclusion76 decks594 decks
8%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
13%inclusion76 decks594 decks
10%synergy
Cartographer's Hawk
12%inclusion71 decks594 decks
11%synergy
Agate Instigator
12%inclusion68 decks577 decks
6%synergy
Junk Winder
12%inclusion69 decks594 decks
9%synergy
Faerie Artisans
11%inclusion67 decks594 decks
11%synergy
Mockingbird
11%inclusion63 decks583 decks
8%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
10%inclusion62 decks594 decks
7%synergy
Wingblade Disciple
10%inclusion42 decks412 decks
10%synergy
Pride of the Clouds
10%inclusion60 decks594 decks
10%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
10%inclusion59 decks594 decks
3%synergy
The Council of Four
10%inclusion59 decks594 decks
8%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
10%inclusion54 decks545 decks
5%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
10%inclusion58 decks594 decks
8%synergy
Kangee's Lieutenant
10%inclusion58 decks594 decks
10%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
10%inclusion30 decks313 decks
6%synergy
Kangee, Aerie Keeper
9.3%inclusion55 decks594 decks
9%synergy
Jackdaw Savior
8.7%inclusion51 decks583 decks
8%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
8.4%inclusion50 decks594 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
33%inclusion194 decks594 decks
13%synergy
Dazzling Denial
29%inclusion167 decks577 decks
28%synergy
Boros Charm
28%inclusion166 decks594 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion151 decks594 decks
3%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion148 decks594 decks
9%synergy
Protect the Negotiators
24%inclusion141 decks594 decks
23%synergy
Eyes in the Skies
24%inclusion140 decks594 decks
23%synergy
Dovin's Veto
23%inclusion139 decks594 decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
21%inclusion124 decks594 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
19%inclusion115 decks594 decks
-0%synergy
Perplexing Test
17%inclusion99 decks594 decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion83 decks594 decks
-7%synergy
Big Score
14%inclusion81 decks594 decks
9%synergy
Theoretical Duplication
14%inclusion81 decks594 decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion77 decks594 decks
4%synergy
Secure the Wastes
13%inclusion76 decks594 decks
11%synergy
Opt
13%inclusion75 decks594 decks
-0%synergy
Grand Crescendo
13%inclusion75 decks594 decks
11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion74 decks594 decks
0%synergy
Strix Serenade
12%inclusion74 decks594 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion70 decks594 decks
-5%synergy
Lofty Denial
11%inclusion68 decks594 decks
11%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
11%inclusion67 decks594 decks
3%synergy
Perch Protection
11%inclusion65 decks577 decks
10%synergy
Rally of Wings
10%inclusion61 decks594 decks
10%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion60 decks594 decks
5%synergy
Raise the Alarm
10%inclusion60 decks594 decks
10%synergy
Prismari Command
10%inclusion60 decks594 decks
4%synergy
Magmaquake
9.4%inclusion56 decks594 decks
9%synergy
Jeskai Charm
9.3%inclusion55 decks594 decks
7%synergy
Access Denied
9.3%inclusion55 decks594 decks
9%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
9.1%inclusion54 decks594 decks
7%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
8.9%inclusion53 decks594 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.8%inclusion52 decks594 decks
-4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.7%inclusion51 decks586 decks
2%synergy
Wear // Tear
8.4%inclusion50 decks594 decks
2%synergy
Frantic Search
7.7%inclusion46 decks594 decks
-8%synergy
Abrade
6.9%inclusion41 decks594 decks
-0%synergy
Will of the Mardu
6.2%inclusion26 decks417 decks
5%synergy
Mana Drain
6.1%inclusion36 decks594 decks
-4%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
5.6%inclusion33 decks594 decks
3%synergy
White Sun's Zenith
5.6%inclusion33 decks594 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
5.1%inclusion30 decks594 decks
-0%synergy
Sorceries
Winged Words
35%inclusion205 decks594 decks
34%synergy
Airborne Aid
31%inclusion183 decks594 decks
31%synergy
Ravenform
21%inclusion122 decks594 decks
20%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
19%inclusion113 decks594 decks
18%synergy
Austere Command
19%inclusion111 decks594 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
18%inclusion104 decks594 decks
-5%synergy
Distant Melody
15%inclusion92 decks594 decks
13%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion78 decks594 decks
4%synergy
Earthquake
11%inclusion64 decks594 decks
9%synergy
Storm Herd
9.4%inclusion56 decks594 decks
9%synergy
Martial Coup
9.1%inclusion54 decks594 decks
7%synergy
Preordain
8.8%inclusion52 decks594 decks
-5%synergy
Aerial Assault
8.2%inclusion49 decks594 decks
8%synergy
Scour the Desert
8.1%inclusion48 decks594 decks
8%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.4%inclusion44 decks594 decks
-5%synergy
Requisition Raid
7.4%inclusion44 decks594 decks
5%synergy
Ponder
7.2%inclusion43 decks594 decks
-9%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.9%inclusion41 decks594 decks
5%synergy
Finale of Glory
6.7%inclusion40 decks594 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Replication
6.7%inclusion40 decks594 decks
4%synergy
Dragon Fodder
5.9%inclusion35 decks594 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.7%inclusion34 decks594 decks
-7%synergy
Increasing Devotion
5.4%inclusion32 decks594 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
27%inclusion159 decks594 decks
17%synergy
Halo Fountain
18%inclusion105 decks594 decks
16%synergy
Jeskai Monument
14%inclusion57 decks417 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion80 decks594 decks
-11%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
12%inclusion74 decks594 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.3%inclusion55 decks594 decks
-1%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.9%inclusion47 decks594 decks
-16%synergy
Helm of the Host
7.4%inclusion44 decks594 decks
2%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
6.9%inclusion41 decks594 decks
4%synergy
Collector's Vault
6.9%inclusion41 decks594 decks
7%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
6.7%inclusion40 decks594 decks
3%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
6.4%inclusion12 decks187 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Warleader's Call
36%inclusion213 decks594 decks
29%synergy
Anointed Procession
34%inclusion201 decks594 decks
28%synergy
Favorable Winds
28%inclusion169 decks594 decks
28%synergy
Soulcatchers' Aerie
28%inclusion169 decks594 decks
28%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
25%inclusion149 decks594 decks
21%synergy
Inspiring Leader
23%inclusion139 decks594 decks
23%synergy
Prosperous Partnership
22%inclusion133 decks594 decks
21%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
21%inclusion126 decks594 decks
-2%synergy
Monologue Tax
20%inclusion120 decks594 decks
19%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
15%inclusion92 decks594 decks
14%synergy
Shared Animosity
15%inclusion89 decks594 decks
8%synergy
Divine Visitation
14%inclusion83 decks594 decks
13%synergy
Assemble the Legion
14%inclusion83 decks594 decks
12%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
14%inclusion83 decks594 decks
-0%synergy
Curse of Opulence
13%inclusion75 decks594 decks
9%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
13%inclusion53 decks420 decks
1%synergy
Roar of Resistance
12%inclusion74 decks594 decks
12%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
12%inclusion71 decks594 decks
9%synergy
Dovescape
12%inclusion71 decks594 decks
12%synergy
Gravitational Shift
10%inclusion61 decks594 decks
10%synergy
Felidar Retreat
10%inclusion60 decks594 decks
9%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
10%inclusion31 decks310 decks
8%synergy
Song of the Worldsoul
10%inclusion58 decks594 decks
9%synergy
Court of Grace
10%inclusion57 decks594 decks
8%synergy
Echoing Assault
9.4%inclusion54 decks576 decks
6%synergy
Kindred Discovery
9.1%inclusion54 decks594 decks
4%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
9.0%inclusion49 decks545 decks
8%synergy
Shark Typhoon
8.4%inclusion50 decks594 decks
4%synergy
Air Nomad Legacy
8.3%inclusion18 decks218 decks
8%synergy
Kinbinding
6.4%inclusion12 decks187 decks
6%synergy
Coastal Piracy
6.2%inclusion37 decks594 decks
5%synergy
The Raven's Warning
6.1%inclusion36 decks594 decks
6%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
5.7%inclusion34 decks594 decks
2%synergy
Love Song of Night and Day
5.2%inclusion31 decks594 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
5.1%inclusion30 decks594 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
21%inclusion122 decks594 decks
13%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
15%inclusion62 decks420 decks
10%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
10%inclusion60 decks594 decks
4%synergy
Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer
6.4%inclusion38 decks594 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion208 decks594 decks
1%synergy
Seaside Haven
34%inclusion200 decks594 decks
34%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
23%inclusion137 decks594 decks
18%synergy
Kher Keep
21%inclusion125 decks594 decks
19%synergy
Restless Anchorage
20%inclusion117 decks594 decks
19%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
14%inclusion86 decks594 decks
14%synergy
Fountainport
14%inclusion79 decks583 decks
12%synergy
Three Tree City
10%inclusion59 decks590 decks
7%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
8.4%inclusion50 decks594 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.2%inclusion49 decks594 decks
3%synergy
Moorland Haunt
7.7%inclusion46 decks594 decks
8%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.7%inclusion40 decks594 decks
4%synergy
Castle Embereth
5.9%inclusion35 decks594 decks
5%synergy
Lilypad Village
5.7%inclusion34 decks594 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.7%inclusion34 decks594 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion486 decks594 decks
-6%synergy
Sol Ring
78%inclusion466 decks594 decks
-11%synergy
Azorius Signet
47%inclusion282 decks594 decks
17%synergy
Izzet Signet
41%inclusion246 decks594 decks
11%synergy
Boros Signet
40%inclusion237 decks594 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
31%inclusion182 decks594 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Progress
29%inclusion170 decks594 decks
-16%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
28%inclusion165 decks594 decks
-14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion146 decks594 decks
-7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion128 decks594 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion102 decks594 decks
-6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion77 decks594 decks
4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
11%inclusion65 decks583 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion64 decks594 decks
-1%synergy
Raugrin Crystal
7.6%inclusion45 decks594 decks
5%synergy
Wand of the Worldsoul
6.7%inclusion40 decks594 decks
5%synergy
Jeskai Banner
6.4%inclusion38 decks594 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion574 decks594 decks
2%synergy
Island
97%inclusion574 decks594 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion568 decks594 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion516 decks594 decks
-6%synergy
Mystic Monastery
65%inclusion384 decks594 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion311 decks594 decks
-9%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
48%inclusion288 decks594 decks
-4%synergy
Glacial Fortress
48%inclusion286 decks594 decks
-7%synergy
Sulfur Falls
45%inclusion268 decks594 decks
-8%synergy
Prairie Stream
42%inclusion251 decks594 decks
3%synergy
Raugrin Triome
40%inclusion239 decks594 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
37%inclusion217 decks594 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
35%inclusion210 decks594 decks
9%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
35%inclusion209 decks594 decks
-7%synergy
Steam Vents
32%inclusion192 decks594 decks
-9%synergy
Sacred Foundry
32%inclusion189 decks594 decks
-9%synergy
Shivan Reef
32%inclusion188 decks594 decks
-10%synergy
Battlefield Forge
30%inclusion180 decks594 decks
-13%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
30%inclusion176 decks594 decks
3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
27%inclusion162 decks594 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Triumph
26%inclusion157 decks594 decks
2%synergy
Perilous Landscape
25%inclusion151 decks594 decks
7%synergy
Sea of Clouds
25%inclusion150 decks594 decks
-5%synergy
Training Center
23%inclusion136 decks594 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
23%inclusion135 decks594 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion131 decks594 decks
6%synergy
Spectator Seating
22%inclusion129 decks594 decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Chancery
21%inclusion127 decks594 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion117 decks594 decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion115 decks594 decks
-8%synergy
Deserted Beach
19%inclusion112 decks594 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion110 decks594 decks
-11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
18%inclusion105 decks594 decks
-9%synergy
Boros Garrison
17%inclusion102 decks594 decks
8%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
17%inclusion100 decks594 decks
-6%synergy
Rugged Prairie
17%inclusion100 decks594 decks
-7%synergy
Sundown Pass
16%inclusion97 decks594 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
16%inclusion94 decks594 decks
5%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
16%inclusion94 decks594 decks
-9%synergy
Port Town
16%inclusion93 decks594 decks
-2%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
14%inclusion86 decks594 decks
-8%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
13%inclusion78 decks594 decks
-3%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
11%inclusion68 decks594 decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Gate
11%inclusion67 decks594 decks
-1%synergy
Tranquil Cove
11%inclusion65 decks594 decks
4%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
10%inclusion60 decks594 decks
3%synergy
Radiant Summit
9.3%inclusion29 decks312 decks
-3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
9.3%inclusion55 decks594 decks
-4%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
7.9%inclusion47 decks594 decks
3%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
7.4%inclusion44 decks594 decks
2%synergy