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Ao, the Dawn Sky
Price tag $1.11

Legendary CreatureDragon Spirit

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1692 Current Rank
#1672 Last Week
#1701 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Ao, the Dawn Sky.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ao, the Dawn Sky decks.

Rhys, the Evermore Rhys, the Evermore
+24% Synergy $0.42
Winnowing Winnowing
+2% Synergy $0.30
Turtles Forever Turtles Forever
+1% Synergy $29.98

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ao, the Dawn Sky's abilities and overall game plan.

Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+70% Synergy $4.16
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+69% Synergy $12.18
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+67% Synergy $4.95
High Market High Market
+65% Synergy $1.17
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+60% Synergy $2.27
Angelic Renewal Angelic Renewal
+57% Synergy $0.26
Enduring Renewal Enduring Renewal
+53% Synergy $1.54
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+51% Synergy $0.64
Loyal Retainers Loyal Retainers
+50% Synergy $1.31
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+44% Synergy $0.11

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ao, the Dawn Sky decks.

Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+43% Synergy $51.21
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+42% Synergy $1.62
Brought Back Brought Back
+42% Synergy $1.45
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+31% Synergy $7.00
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+27% Synergy $10.06
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+26% Synergy $46.28
Land Tax Land Tax
+14% Synergy $24.31
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-5% Synergy $1.13
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-8% Synergy $0.95
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-14% Synergy $4.53

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+23% Synergy $10.76
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+21% Synergy $85.72
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+20% Synergy $32.90
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+19% Synergy $97.48
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+17% Synergy $114.70
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+17% Synergy $400.36
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+14% Synergy $553.92
The One Ring The One Ring
+11% Synergy $100.94
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+11% Synergy $830.48
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+5% Synergy $48.00

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ao, the Dawn Sky's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
+40% Synergy $2.62
Restoration Specialist Restoration Specialist
+40% Synergy $0.15
Memnite Memnite
+38% Synergy $1.84
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+35% Synergy $0.22
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+34% Synergy $0.32
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+34% Synergy $0.64
Martyred Rusalka Martyred Rusalka
+34% Synergy $0.16
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+32% Synergy $5.57
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+31% Synergy $17.56
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+30% Synergy $0.97
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+28% Synergy $9.53
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+28% Synergy $0.60
Samwise the Stouthearted Samwise the Stouthearted
+28% Synergy $0.08
Jackdaw Savior Jackdaw Savior
+28% Synergy $0.44
Leonin Relic-Warder Leonin Relic-Warder
+25% Synergy $0.34
Salvage Scout Salvage Scout
+25% Synergy $0.16
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+23% Synergy $8.70
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+23% Synergy $5.42
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+22% Synergy $29.87
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+22% Synergy $0.14
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+22% Synergy $0.24
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+21% Synergy $2.07
Academy Rector Academy Rector
+21% Synergy $67.42
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+19% Synergy $2.60
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+18% Synergy $16.68
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+18% Synergy $5.63
Sanctifier en-Vec Sanctifier en-Vec
+18% Synergy $0.30
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+17% Synergy $3.92
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+17% Synergy $0.47
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+16% Synergy $3.68
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+13% Synergy $4.98
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+13% Synergy $0.49
Solitude Solitude
+13% Synergy $26.59
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+13% Synergy $6.92
Bounty Agent Bounty Agent
+13% Synergy $0.31
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+12% Synergy $0.23
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+12% Synergy $37.42
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+12% Synergy $0.28
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
+12% Synergy $20.27
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+11% Synergy $0.63
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+11% Synergy $1.21
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+9% Synergy $0.62
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+8% Synergy $3.30
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+6% Synergy $7.54
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+6% Synergy $4.82
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+6% Synergy $18.93
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+5% Synergy $9.46
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+2% Synergy $0.28
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
-1% Synergy $0.21
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-1% Synergy $0.24

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ao, the Dawn Sky safe.

Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+30% Synergy $1.35
Second Sunrise Second Sunrise
+22% Synergy $3.09
Silence Silence
+19% Synergy $6.10
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+13% Synergy $4.53
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+8% Synergy $0.24
March of Otherworldly Light March of Otherworldly Light
+8% Synergy $0.79
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+7% Synergy $6.19
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+6% Synergy $0.33
Unwanted Remake Unwanted Remake
+5% Synergy $0.13
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+3% Synergy $4.00
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+2% Synergy $6.93
Get Lost Get Lost
0% Synergy $4.57
Reprieve Reprieve
-1% Synergy $1.37
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.50
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-4% Synergy $1.11
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-10% Synergy $0.28
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-11% Synergy $0.82
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-12% Synergy $7.73
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-15% Synergy $46.56
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-16% Synergy $14.50

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ao, the Dawn Sky's game plan and control the board.

Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+22% Synergy $0.52
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+16% Synergy $0.81
Late to Dinner Late to Dinner
+16% Synergy $0.06
Resurrection Resurrection
+14% Synergy $0.11
Invoke Justice Invoke Justice
+13% Synergy $0.15
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+11% Synergy $5.88
Breath of Life Breath of Life
+11% Synergy $0.23
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+9% Synergy $8.61
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+9% Synergy $0.48
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+2% Synergy $1.50
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+2% Synergy $0.96
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+1% Synergy $9.91
Open the Armory Open the Armory
-1% Synergy $3.16
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-1% Synergy $0.28
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-4% Synergy $2.74
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-5% Synergy $0.28
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-6% Synergy $0.36
Austere Command Austere Command
-8% Synergy $0.45
Farewell Farewell
-15% Synergy $4.93

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Mirror of the Forebears Mirror of the Forebears
+42% Synergy $1.74
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+31% Synergy $1.16
Relic Vial Relic Vial
+31% Synergy $0.15
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+28% Synergy $11.89
Dusk Rose Reliquary Dusk Rose Reliquary
+28% Synergy $0.15
Claws of Gix Claws of Gix
+23% Synergy $7.63
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
+22% Synergy $2.87
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+21% Synergy $9.43
Portable Hole Portable Hole
+19% Synergy $0.30
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+18% Synergy $8.69
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+14% Synergy $0.21
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+14% Synergy $0.75
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+13% Synergy $1.66
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+12% Synergy $12.76
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+12% Synergy $2.05
Pithing Needle Pithing Needle
+12% Synergy $0.47
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+11% Synergy $4.16
Culling Dais Culling Dais
+11% Synergy $0.21
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+9% Synergy $4.21
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+8% Synergy $0.15
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+8% Synergy $1.42
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+7% Synergy $30.16
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+7% Synergy $23.54
Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
+6% Synergy $1.06
Zuran Orb Zuran Orb
+6% Synergy $2.38
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+5% Synergy $5.02
The Regalia The Regalia
+5% Synergy $0.98
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+5% Synergy $2.74
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+5% Synergy $0.48
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+5% Synergy $6.02
Witch's Oven Witch's Oven
+5% Synergy $0.52
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+3% Synergy $12.98
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+3% Synergy $34.70
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+2% Synergy $0.25
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
0% Synergy $2.12
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-12% Synergy $6.50
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-21% Synergy $4.43
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-30% Synergy $1.71

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ao, the Dawn Sky's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+30% Synergy $4.55
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+23% Synergy $1.06
Fanatical Devotion Fanatical Devotion
+21% Synergy $0.70
On Thin Ice On Thin Ice
+18% Synergy $0.98
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+18% Synergy $0.13
Martyr's Cause Martyr's Cause
+18% Synergy $0.87
Out of Time Out of Time
+17% Synergy $0.20
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+15% Synergy $0.63
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+12% Synergy $0.35
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+11% Synergy $1.38
Sigil of the New Dawn Sigil of the New Dawn
+9% Synergy $0.19
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+7% Synergy $2.68
Planar Collapse Planar Collapse
+7% Synergy $1.01
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+6% Synergy $2.01
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+6% Synergy $0.08
Endless Horizons Endless Horizons
+6% Synergy $6.97
Aura Fracture Aura Fracture
+6% Synergy $0.24
Retreat to Emeria Retreat to Emeria
+5% Synergy $0.25
Hardlight Containment Hardlight Containment
+5% Synergy $0.18
Static Prison Static Prison
+5% Synergy $0.18
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+4% Synergy $1.60
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+4% Synergy $3.67
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+3% Synergy $28.65
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+3% Synergy $0.29
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+2% Synergy $1.64
Ossification Ossification
+2% Synergy $0.17
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+2% Synergy $0.05
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+2% Synergy $0.40
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+1% Synergy $8.40
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-9% Synergy $5.70
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-10% Synergy $5.32

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Ao, the Dawn Sky to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+12% Synergy $5.72
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+7% Synergy $17.94

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+25% Synergy $11.48
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+23% Synergy $35.61
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+22% Synergy $5.18
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+15% Synergy $0.99
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+14% Synergy $5.60
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+13% Synergy $4.96
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+10% Synergy $45.46
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+10% Synergy $8.41
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+9% Synergy $0.28
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+9% Synergy $0.32
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+8% Synergy $5.99
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+7% Synergy $1.62
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+6% Synergy $0.61
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+6% Synergy $0.46
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+6% Synergy $4.74
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+5% Synergy $0.82
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+5% Synergy $423.59
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.58
Vesuva Vesuva
+4% Synergy $3.92
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+3% Synergy $15.52
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+3% Synergy $0.16
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+2% Synergy $22.68
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+1% Synergy $19.55
War Room War Room
+1% Synergy $5.04
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+1% Synergy $0.05
Karoo Karoo
+1% Synergy $1.16
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+1% Synergy $1.09
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
-2% Synergy $4.35
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-3% Synergy $4.65
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-3% Synergy $0.48
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-6% Synergy $0.09
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-9% Synergy $0.14
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-12% Synergy $0.12
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-19% Synergy $4.38
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-21% Synergy $0.36

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+35% Synergy $1.12
Lotus Bloom Lotus Bloom
+31% Synergy $4.03
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+22% Synergy $175.40
Mox Tantalite Mox Tantalite
+22% Synergy $11.29
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+18% Synergy $32.52
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+11% Synergy $0.35
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+11% Synergy $3.44
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+10% Synergy $0.63
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+9% Synergy $0.25
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+9% Synergy $10.58
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+8% Synergy $4.90
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+7% Synergy $0.21
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+7% Synergy $0.30
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+6% Synergy $42.40
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+6% Synergy $12.35
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+5% Synergy $39.43
Hourglass of the Lost Hourglass of the Lost
+4% Synergy $0.60
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+3% Synergy $65.80
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.11
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.18
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.13
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $1.70

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ao, the Dawn Sky decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+30% Synergy $4.48
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+18% Synergy $0.35
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+17% Synergy $3.92
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+11% Synergy $40.76
Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+10% Synergy $0.46
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+8% Synergy $1.74
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+7% Synergy $25.49
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+7% Synergy $23.12
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+7% Synergy $15.05
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+6% Synergy $0.33
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+6% Synergy $0.28
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+6% Synergy $10.33
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+6% Synergy $29.82
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+6% Synergy $30.66
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.17
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.10
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+4% Synergy $4.79
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+2% Synergy $3.76
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+2% Synergy $0.96
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
0% Synergy $40.56
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.18
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.50
Plains Plains
-17% Synergy $0.24

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