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Ao, the Dawn Sky
Price tag $1.57

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

#1671 Current Rank
#1620 Last Week
#1722 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
+28% Synergy $0.43
Continue? Continue?
+8% Synergy $4.63
Endless Foot Assault Endless Foot Assault
+2% Synergy $4.18
Winnowing Winnowing
-1% Synergy $0.37
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
-3% Synergy $22.60

High Synergy Cards

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

Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+70% Synergy $14.44
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+69% Synergy $4.15
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+67% Synergy $5.29
High Market High Market
+66% Synergy $1.17
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+60% Synergy $2.44
Angelic Renewal Angelic Renewal
+59% Synergy $0.25
Enduring Renewal Enduring Renewal
+52% Synergy $1.44
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+52% Synergy $0.58
Loyal Retainers Loyal Retainers
+51% Synergy $1.68
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+44% Synergy $48.11

Top Cards

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

Brought Back Brought Back
+43% Synergy $2.21
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+42% Synergy $1.88
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+42% Synergy $0.19
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+31% Synergy $7.48
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+27% Synergy $50.55
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+26% Synergy $15.36
Land Tax Land Tax
+15% Synergy $24.54
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-6% Synergy $1.40
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-8% Synergy $1.28
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-13% Synergy $5.14

Game Changers

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

Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+22% Synergy $11.01
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+21% Synergy $97.78
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+20% Synergy $31.58
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+19% Synergy $110.01
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+17% Synergy $418.40
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+16% Synergy $133.80
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+13% Synergy $612.32
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+11% Synergy $938.97
The One Ring The One Ring
+10% Synergy $101.75
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+5% Synergy $51.78

Creatures

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

Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
+39% Synergy $2.92
Restoration Specialist Restoration Specialist
+39% Synergy $0.14
Memnite Memnite
+37% Synergy $2.52
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+34% Synergy $0.32
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+33% Synergy $0.35
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+33% Synergy $1.05
Martyred Rusalka Martyred Rusalka
+33% Synergy $0.15
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+31% Synergy $6.15
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+30% Synergy $23.81
Jackdaw Savior Jackdaw Savior
+28% Synergy $0.41
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+28% Synergy $10.48
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+28% Synergy $1.41
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+27% Synergy $0.58
Samwise the Stouthearted Samwise the Stouthearted
+27% Synergy $0.21
Salvage Scout Salvage Scout
+25% Synergy $0.17
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+24% Synergy $10.63
Leonin Relic-Warder Leonin Relic-Warder
+23% Synergy $0.33
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+22% Synergy $4.91
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+21% Synergy $28.31
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+21% Synergy $1.87
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+21% Synergy $0.30
Academy Rector Academy Rector
+21% Synergy $71.08
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+20% Synergy $0.25
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+18% Synergy $3.03
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+18% Synergy $3.58
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+18% Synergy $19.23
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+17% Synergy $0.99
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+16% Synergy $0.53
Sanctifier en-Vec Sanctifier en-Vec
+16% Synergy $0.31
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+15% Synergy $5.35
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+13% Synergy $4.90
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+13% Synergy $0.46
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+13% Synergy $7.42
Bounty Agent Bounty Agent
+13% Synergy $0.33
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+12% Synergy $0.27
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+12% Synergy $0.58
Solitude Solitude
+12% Synergy $29.59
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
+12% Synergy $27.13
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+11% Synergy $1.12
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+11% Synergy $31.55
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+10% Synergy $1.30
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+9% Synergy $0.69
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+7% Synergy $4.57
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+6% Synergy $5.77
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+6% Synergy $20.20
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+5% Synergy $11.97
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+5% Synergy $9.63
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+4% Synergy $0.29
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-1% Synergy $0.35
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
-2% Synergy $0.23

Instants

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

Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+31% Synergy $1.39
Second Sunrise Second Sunrise
+23% Synergy $3.02
Silence Silence
+18% Synergy $7.42
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+14% Synergy $4.24
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+8% Synergy $5.70
March of Otherworldly Light March of Otherworldly Light
+7% Synergy $0.68
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+6% Synergy $0.34
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+6% Synergy $0.32
Unwanted Remake Unwanted Remake
+5% Synergy $0.25
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+3% Synergy $4.17
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+2% Synergy $7.50
Get Lost Get Lost
+1% Synergy $5.44
Reprieve Reprieve
-1% Synergy $1.81
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.41
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-4% Synergy $1.08
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-10% Synergy $1.41
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-10% Synergy $0.38
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-12% Synergy $7.94
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-14% Synergy $51.60
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-15% Synergy $15.83

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 $0.58
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+18% Synergy $0.52
Late to Dinner Late to Dinner
+15% Synergy $0.25
Resurrection Resurrection
+13% Synergy $0.19
Invoke Justice Invoke Justice
+12% Synergy $0.17
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+11% Synergy $6.16
Breath of Life Breath of Life
+11% Synergy $0.24
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+9% Synergy $9.78
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+7% Synergy $0.34
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+2% Synergy $1.09
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+2% Synergy $1.91
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+2% Synergy $1.43
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+1% Synergy $10.14
Open the Armory Open the Armory
-1% Synergy $3.45
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-1% Synergy $0.30
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-4% Synergy $3.25
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-5% Synergy $0.27
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-6% Synergy $0.35
Austere Command Austere Command
-7% Synergy $0.43
Farewell Farewell
-15% Synergy $6.00

Utility Artifacts

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

Mirror of the Forebears Mirror of the Forebears
+42% Synergy $1.84
Relic Vial Relic Vial
+32% Synergy $0.15
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+31% Synergy $0.86
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+30% Synergy $15.22
Dusk Rose Reliquary Dusk Rose Reliquary
+27% Synergy $0.30
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+22% Synergy $9.50
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
+22% Synergy $2.75
Claws of Gix Claws of Gix
+22% Synergy $7.22
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+19% Synergy $8.79
Portable Hole Portable Hole
+17% Synergy $0.41
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+14% Synergy $0.27
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+13% Synergy $4.97
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+13% Synergy $0.59
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+13% Synergy $1.84
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+13% Synergy $12.77
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+13% Synergy $2.38
Culling Dais Culling Dais
+11% Synergy $0.26
Pithing Needle Pithing Needle
+10% Synergy $0.48
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+9% Synergy $4.50
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+8% Synergy $1.34
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+8% Synergy $0.27
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+8% Synergy $32.61
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+7% Synergy $24.05
Zuran Orb Zuran Orb
+7% Synergy $4.10
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+6% Synergy $0.43
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+5% Synergy $4.05
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+5% Synergy $2.80
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+5% Synergy $6.34
The Regalia The Regalia
+5% Synergy $1.17
Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
+5% Synergy $1.26
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+5% Synergy $11.82
Surveyor's Scope Surveyor's Scope
+4% Synergy $4.71
Witch's Oven Witch's Oven
+4% Synergy $0.78
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+3% Synergy $10.64
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+3% Synergy $39.74
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+2% Synergy $0.38
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+1% Synergy $2.29
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-12% Synergy $8.54
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-22% Synergy $4.51
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-30% Synergy $1.88

Enchantments

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

Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+28% Synergy $4.89
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+23% Synergy $1.25
Fanatical Devotion Fanatical Devotion
+21% Synergy $0.74
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+18% Synergy $0.22
On Thin Ice On Thin Ice
+17% Synergy $0.97
Martyr's Cause Martyr's Cause
+17% Synergy $0.91
Out of Time Out of Time
+17% Synergy $0.35
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+14% Synergy $0.86
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+12% Synergy $0.40
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+11% Synergy $1.74
Sigil of the New Dawn Sigil of the New Dawn
+9% Synergy $0.26
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+8% Synergy $2.78
Planar Collapse Planar Collapse
+7% Synergy $0.99
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+6% Synergy $2.68
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+6% Synergy $0.17
Endless Horizons Endless Horizons
+6% Synergy $7.53
Retreat to Emeria Retreat to Emeria
+6% Synergy $0.28
Aura Fracture Aura Fracture
+6% Synergy $0.22
Static Prison Static Prison
+6% Synergy $0.23
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+5% Synergy $2.23
Hardlight Containment Hardlight Containment
+5% Synergy $0.29
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+4% Synergy $4.24
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+3% Synergy $29.16
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+3% Synergy $0.28
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+2% Synergy $1.46
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+2% Synergy $0.16
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+1% Synergy $8.65
Ossification Ossification
+1% Synergy $0.21
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-9% Synergy $5.94
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-10% Synergy $4.91

Planeswalkers

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

Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+11% Synergy $5.02
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+7% Synergy $17.89

Utility Lands

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

Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+25% Synergy $13.11
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+23% Synergy $38.01
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+22% Synergy $5.95
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+15% Synergy $5.17
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+15% Synergy $0.96
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+14% Synergy $5.78
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+11% Synergy $43.76
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+10% Synergy $7.05
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+9% Synergy $6.87
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+9% Synergy $0.40
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+9% Synergy $0.45
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+7% Synergy $2.44
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+7% Synergy $0.55
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+6% Synergy $0.56
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+5% Synergy $0.89
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+5% Synergy $5.44
Vesuva Vesuva
+5% Synergy $3.27
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+5% Synergy $467.71
Mirrorpool Mirrorpool
+5% Synergy $2.85
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.46
Remote Farm Remote Farm
+4% Synergy $0.78
Lotus Vale Lotus Vale
+4% Synergy $38.43
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+3% Synergy $22.56
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+3% Synergy $13.92
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+3% Synergy $0.26
War Room War Room
+2% Synergy $7.99
Karoo Karoo
+2% Synergy $1.27
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+2% Synergy $1.06
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+2% Synergy $21.34
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+1% Synergy $0.28
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-2% Synergy $4.64
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
-2% Synergy $5.36
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-3% Synergy $0.91
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-6% Synergy $0.24
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-8% Synergy $0.17
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-11% Synergy $0.28
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-19% Synergy $5.79
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-21% Synergy $0.37

Mana Artifacts

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

Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+36% Synergy $1.26
Lotus Bloom Lotus Bloom
+33% Synergy $4.07
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+22% Synergy $189.85
Mox Tantalite Mox Tantalite
+22% Synergy $11.79
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+18% Synergy $35.63
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+11% Synergy $1.02
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+10% Synergy $0.38
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+10% Synergy $0.30
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+10% Synergy $4.97
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+10% Synergy $11.95
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+9% Synergy $3.49
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+7% Synergy $0.26
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+7% Synergy $0.38
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+6% Synergy $12.92
Hourglass of the Lost Hourglass of the Lost
+4% Synergy $0.64
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+4% Synergy $75.35
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+4% Synergy $48.26
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+3% Synergy $71.14
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.15
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-3% Synergy $0.17
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.24
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $2.49

Lands

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

Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+31% Synergy $6.69
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+18% Synergy $3.58
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+17% Synergy $0.37
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+11% Synergy $41.78
Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+11% Synergy $0.41
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+8% Synergy $26.24
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+8% Synergy $28.74
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+8% Synergy $16.36
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+8% Synergy $2.01
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+7% Synergy $11.47
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+7% Synergy $35.38
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+6% Synergy $0.34
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+6% Synergy $0.26
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+6% Synergy $33.69
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.26
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.34
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+4% Synergy $2.35
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+2% Synergy $1.09
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+2% Synergy $3.69
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+1% Synergy $48.14
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.30
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.41
Plains Plains
-17% Synergy $0.26

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