Kytheon, Hero of Akros // Gideon, Battle-Forged
At end of combat, if Kytheon and at least two other creatures attacked this combat, exile Kytheon, then return him to the battlefield transformed under his owner's control. {2}{W}: Kytheon gains indestructible until end of turn. // +2: Up to one target creature an opponent controls attacks Gideon during its controller's next turn if able. +1: Until your next turn, target creature gains indestructible. Untap that creature. 0: Until end of turn, Gideon becomes a 4/4 Human Soldier creature with indestructible that's still a planeswalker. Prevent all damage that would be dealt to him this turn.
How Kytheon decks play in EDH
Kytheon, Hero of Akros // Gideon, Battle-Forged is a mono-white commander, and its legendary creature - human soldier // legendary planeswalker - gideon line shapes the whole deck around it. Its ability is narrow enough that the deck is usually built to protect it and repeat the effect, rather than to go wide. The cards below are the ones Kytheon, Hero of Akros // Gideon, Battle-Forged decks actually play most often, grouped by the job they do.
Most-played cards
20 cards · about $25.74Play rates from EDHREC. Prices from Scryfall, refreshed daily.
Card draw (2)
Removal (5)
Creatures (3)
Synergy & payoffs (10)
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What colours can I use in a Kytheon, Hero of Akros // Gideon, Battle-Forged deck?
Kytheon, Hero of Akros // Gideon, Battle-Forged has a mono-white colour identity, so every card in the deck must be white or colourless. That includes mana symbols in rules text, not just casting cost.
What are the best cards for Kytheon, Hero of Akros // Gideon, Battle-Forged?
The cards played most often in Kytheon, Hero of Akros // Gideon, Battle-Forged decks include Gideon's Memorial, Way of the Mentor, Loyal Tutor. The full list of staples above is grouped by the job each card does, so you can see the deck's skeleton rather than just a pile of names.
How much does a Kytheon, Hero of Akros // Gideon, Battle-Forged deck cost?
The 20 most-played cards shown above come to roughly $25.74 at current market prices. A complete 100-card build costs more, and Grimoire can generate a budget version instead if you set a price ceiling.
Can I build a Kytheon, Hero of Akros // Gideon, Battle-Forged deck from cards I already own?
Yes. Import your collection into Grimoire and choose "my cards" when you build. The generator will only use cards you actually own, and the Missing Cards page shows what you would need to buy to finish any list.