Leyline Axe — Magic: The Gathering card

Leyline Axe

{4}
Artifact — Equipment

If this card is in your opening hand, you may begin the game with it on the battlefield.

Equipped creature gets +1/+1 and has double strike and trample.

Equip {3} ({3}: Attach to target creature you control. Equip only as a sorcery.)

*It awaits a worthy wielder.*

Set Foundations
Rarity Rare
Mana Value 4
Artist Edgar Sánchez Hidalgo
Collector # 129
Scryfall

Why Play Leyline Axe

The leyline ability provides explosive turn-one potential in aggressive decks that can immediately threaten with equipped creatures. Double strike and trample create immediate pressure that's difficult to block profitably, turning even small creatures into serious threats. Equipment-based aggro decks and creature-heavy strategies benefit most from the permanent power boost and combat abilities, especially when you can skip the initial casting cost.

Format Notes

Most impactful in formats like Pioneer and Modern where the leyline effect can enable powerful opening hands against slower decks. Commander sees moderate play in Voltron strategies and equipment-matters decks that can reliably find creatures to equip. The four-mana casting cost limits its viability in Legacy and Vintage, where faster alternatives exist for aggressive strategies.

Combos & Synergies

Pairs exceptionally well with cheap, evasive creatures like Champion of the Parish or creatures with built-in protection to maximize the double strike damage. Sigarda's Aid allows instant-speed equipping for surprise combat tricks and better mana efficiency. Stone Haven Outfitter and other equipment-synergy creatures provide additional value and card advantage when building around multiple equipment pieces in the same deck.

Learn More

Artifact Trample Double Strike Standard Modern Pioneer