Anger of the Gods
Sorcery
Anger of the Gods deals 3 damage to each creature. If a creature dealt damage this way would die this turn, exile it instead.
- CMC
- 3
- Mana cost
- Color identity
- R
- Rarity
- rare
- Set
- Double Masters 2022
- Price
- $0.61
- EDHREC rank
- #6445
Anger of the Gods clears the board of small creatures for three mana and exiles what it kills — no graveyard recursion, no undying triggers, no second chances. The exile clause is what separates it from cheaper sweepers; Lara Croft, Tomb Raider decks run it precisely because it scrubs the board clean without feeding anyone's reanimation plan.
Best Commanders
Commanders with the highest synergy
Lara Croft, Tomb Raider
Lara Croft, Tomb Raider's adventure-based gameplan wants the board clean without filling up graveyards that opponents can exploit, and Anger of the Gods delivers a three-mana exile sweeper that leaves the stack empty and the graveyard lighter.
Slicer, Hired Muscle
Slicer, Hired Muscle hands control of a large, aggressive creature to opponents each turn, so you need a sweeper that punishes the small blockers they develop without giving them back via recursion — Anger of the Gods handles that cleanly.
Firesong and Sunspeaker
Firesong and Sunspeaker triggers off red damage spells, and Anger of the Gods dealing 3 to every creature is exactly the kind of mass damage event that generates lifegain and burn triggers across the board.
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus doubles noncombat damage to opponents, which means Anger of the Gods's 3 damage becomes 6 to each creature — a functional one-sided wrath in many board states.
Format Analysis
Where it lives, where it can’t
| Format | Verdict |
|---|---|
| commander | legal |
| legacy | legal |
| modern | legal |
| pioneer | legal |
| standard | not legal |
| vintage | legal |
| pauper | not legal |
| oathbreaker | legal |
In Commander, Anger of the Gods occupies a specific niche: a three-mana sweeper that exiles, which matters most in a format overrun by graveyard strategies and persist or undying creatures. Modern is where it built its reputation, serving as a sideboard staple against aggressive creature decks where the exile clause shut down recursive threats. Pioneer sees similar sideboard use, particularly against go-wide aggro and any deck leaning on the graveyard. Legacy has better options at every angle, so Anger of the Gods rarely makes the cut there. Across formats, the exile rider is the whole reason to run it over a cheaper or more efficient sweeper — if your meta doesn't abuse graveyards, something else is probably better.
Key Combos
Combo lines featuring this card
Price Context
Current price
$0.61 bulk tier
At $0.61, Anger of the Gods is bulk — easy to acquire as a throw-in or from a bulk bin. That price reflects wide availability across multiple printings, not a lack of playability; the card earns its slot in any deck that needs exile-based sweeping on a budget.
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Sources
Mentioned
- Lara Croft, Tomb Raider
- Slicer, Hired Muscle
- Firesong and Sunspeaker
- Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
Updated . Data from Scryfall, EDHREC, and Commander Spellbook.