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Ao, the Dawn Sky
Price tag $0.98

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

#1713 Current Rank
#1758 Last Week
#1649 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.

Curious Farm Animals Curious Farm Animals
+6% Synergy $0.08
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+3% Synergy $2.44
The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
+1% Synergy $20.41
Suki, Courageous Rescuer Suki, Courageous Rescuer
-1% Synergy $0.19
Kindly Customer Kindly Customer
-3% Synergy $0.22

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 $6.03
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+70% Synergy $3.87
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+67% Synergy $4.33
High Market High Market
+65% Synergy $1.17
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+60% Synergy $1.93
Angelic Renewal Angelic Renewal
+57% Synergy $0.20
Enduring Renewal Enduring Renewal
+55% Synergy $1.51
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+51% Synergy $0.60
Loyal Retainers Loyal Retainers
+49% Synergy $1.15
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
+44% Synergy $52.36
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+42% Synergy $1.28
Brought Back Brought Back
+41% Synergy $1.52
Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
+40% Synergy $1.79
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+31% Synergy $6.11
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+28% Synergy $9.40
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+27% Synergy $42.45
Land Tax Land Tax
+14% Synergy $19.89
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-5% Synergy $1.03
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-7% Synergy $1.69

Game Changers

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

Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+23% Synergy $11.16
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+22% Synergy $82.98
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+21% Synergy $30.10
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+20% Synergy $90.87
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+18% Synergy $394.34
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+17% Synergy $116.31
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+15% Synergy $522.08
The One Ring The One Ring
+11% Synergy $92.16
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+6% Synergy $44.01
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-14% Synergy $46.24

Creatures

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

Restoration Specialist Restoration Specialist
+41% Synergy $0.16
Memnite Memnite
+38% Synergy $1.90
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+35% Synergy $0.18
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+34% Synergy $0.30
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+34% Synergy $0.58
Martyred Rusalka Martyred Rusalka
+34% Synergy $0.17
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+31% Synergy $5.29
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+31% Synergy $16.91
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+31% Synergy $0.96
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+30% Synergy $6.65
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+30% Synergy $0.55
Samwise the Stouthearted Samwise the Stouthearted
+28% Synergy $0.08
Jackdaw Savior Jackdaw Savior
+27% Synergy $0.43
Leonin Relic-Warder Leonin Relic-Warder
+26% Synergy $0.38
Salvage Scout Salvage Scout
+26% Synergy $0.15
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+24% Synergy $4.76
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+23% Synergy $28.07
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+23% Synergy $0.15
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+22% Synergy $7.01
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+22% Synergy $0.25
Academy Rector Academy Rector
+22% Synergy $68.62
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+20% Synergy $2.10
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+19% Synergy $13.39
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+18% Synergy $2.47
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+18% Synergy $4.57
Sanctifier en-Vec Sanctifier en-Vec
+18% Synergy $0.24
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+17% Synergy $4.00
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+17% Synergy $0.30
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+15% Synergy $3.25
Solitude Solitude
+14% Synergy $23.60
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+13% Synergy $0.42
Bounty Agent Bounty Agent
+13% Synergy $0.28
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+12% Synergy $1.95
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+12% Synergy $34.28
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+12% Synergy $0.21
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+12% Synergy $6.16
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+11% Synergy $0.18
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
+11% Synergy $17.72
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+10% Synergy $0.46
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+10% Synergy $1.59
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+8% Synergy $2.82
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+8% Synergy $0.46
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+7% Synergy $7.42
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+6% Synergy $17.17
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+5% Synergy $3.37
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+5% Synergy $8.23
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+2% Synergy $0.25
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
-2% Synergy $0.17
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-2% Synergy $0.22
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
-5% Synergy $0.36

Instants

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

Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+28% Synergy $1.28
Second Sunrise Second Sunrise
+22% Synergy $3.22
Silence Silence
+20% Synergy $6.38
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+13% Synergy $3.49
March of Otherworldly Light March of Otherworldly Light
+8% Synergy $0.54
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+7% Synergy $5.90
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+6% Synergy $0.26
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+6% Synergy $0.21
Unwanted Remake Unwanted Remake
+5% Synergy $0.13
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+3% Synergy $4.11
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+2% Synergy $6.78
Get Lost Get Lost
0% Synergy $3.60
Reprieve Reprieve
-1% Synergy $1.43
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
-1% Synergy $0.23
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.58
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-5% Synergy $0.92
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-9% Synergy $0.25
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-10% Synergy $0.90
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-12% Synergy $7.00
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-16% Synergy $9.85

Sorceries

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

Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+23% Synergy $0.47
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+16% Synergy $0.91
Late to Dinner Late to Dinner
+16% Synergy $0.09
Resurrection Resurrection
+14% Synergy $0.15
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+12% Synergy $6.05
Invoke Justice Invoke Justice
+12% Synergy $0.13
Breath of Life Breath of Life
+11% Synergy $0.23
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+10% Synergy $0.52
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+9% Synergy $7.63
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+3% Synergy $1.33
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+1% Synergy $8.58
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+1% Synergy $0.98
Open the Armory Open the Armory
0% Synergy $1.86
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-1% Synergy $0.24
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-4% Synergy $2.48
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-5% Synergy $0.24
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-6% Synergy $0.26
Austere Command Austere Command
-8% Synergy $0.27
Farewell Farewell
-14% Synergy $3.29

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
Relic Vial Relic Vial
+32% Synergy $0.13
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+31% Synergy $1.50
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+28% Synergy $10.44
Dusk Rose Reliquary Dusk Rose Reliquary
+27% Synergy $0.13
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+22% Synergy $8.37
Claws of Gix Claws of Gix
+22% Synergy $6.31
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
+22% Synergy $3.08
Portable Hole Portable Hole
+20% Synergy $0.43
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+18% Synergy $8.77
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+14% Synergy $0.21
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+14% Synergy $0.94
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+14% Synergy $1.61
Pithing Needle Pithing Needle
+12% Synergy $0.54
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+12% Synergy $11.43
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+12% Synergy $1.76
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+11% Synergy $3.24
Culling Dais Culling Dais
+11% Synergy $0.22
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+10% Synergy $3.55
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+8% Synergy $0.13
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+7% Synergy $1.79
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+7% Synergy $27.16
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+6% Synergy $22.54
The Regalia The Regalia
+6% Synergy $0.77
Zuran Orb Zuran Orb
+6% Synergy $2.98
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+5% Synergy $3.74
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+5% Synergy $0.44
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+5% Synergy $2.54
Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
+5% Synergy $1.41
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+5% Synergy $3.70
Witch's Oven Witch's Oven
+5% Synergy $0.50
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+4% Synergy $33.75
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+3% Synergy $8.41
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+2% Synergy $0.30
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+1% Synergy $2.57
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-13% Synergy $5.35
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-15% Synergy $3.93
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-22% Synergy $3.60
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-31% Synergy $1.40

Enchantments

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

Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+31% Synergy $3.63
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+24% Synergy $1.58
Fanatical Devotion Fanatical Devotion
+21% Synergy $0.80
On Thin Ice On Thin Ice
+18% Synergy $0.95
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+18% Synergy $0.08
Martyr's Cause Martyr's Cause
+18% Synergy $1.11
Out of Time Out of Time
+17% Synergy $0.17
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+16% Synergy $0.47
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+12% Synergy $0.92
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+11% Synergy $0.35
Sigil of the New Dawn Sigil of the New Dawn
+9% Synergy $0.24
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+7% Synergy $2.20
Planar Collapse Planar Collapse
+7% Synergy $1.17
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+6% Synergy $1.82
Endless Horizons Endless Horizons
+6% Synergy $6.76
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+5% Synergy $3.52
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+5% Synergy $0.06
Hardlight Containment Hardlight Containment
+5% Synergy $0.13
Static Prison Static Prison
+5% Synergy $0.20
Retreat to Emeria Retreat to Emeria
+5% Synergy $0.25
Aura Fracture Aura Fracture
+5% Synergy $0.22
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+4% Synergy $0.90
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+3% Synergy $25.35
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+3% Synergy $0.28
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+3% Synergy $0.41
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+3% Synergy $0.03
Ossification Ossification
+2% Synergy $0.12
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+1% Synergy $1.98
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+1% Synergy $8.91
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-9% Synergy $4.78
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-9% Synergy $5.41

Planeswalkers

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

Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+13% Synergy $4.56
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+8% Synergy $17.80

Utility Lands

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

Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+24% Synergy $10.34
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+23% Synergy $35.89
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+21% Synergy $5.02
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+15% Synergy $1.26
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+13% Synergy $4.63
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+13% Synergy $4.84
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+10% Synergy $37.39
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+9% Synergy $5.36
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+9% Synergy $0.22
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+9% Synergy $7.62
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+9% Synergy $0.38
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+7% Synergy $1.43
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+6% Synergy $0.68
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+6% Synergy $4.02
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+5% Synergy $0.38
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+5% Synergy $372.91
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.40
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+4% Synergy $0.79
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+4% Synergy $14.94
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+3% Synergy $0.11
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+2% Synergy $0.90
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+2% Synergy $21.09
War Room War Room
+1% Synergy $4.93
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+1% Synergy $0.05
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
0% Synergy $18.63
Karoo Karoo
0% Synergy $1.08
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
-1% Synergy $4.56
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-3% Synergy $0.45
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-6% Synergy $0.12
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-9% Synergy $0.17
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-11% Synergy $0.15
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-19% Synergy $3.52
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-21% Synergy $0.39

Mana Artifacts

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

Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+36% Synergy $0.93
Lotus Bloom Lotus Bloom
+32% Synergy $4.40
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+24% Synergy $174.52
Mox Tantalite Mox Tantalite
+22% Synergy $11.11
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+18% Synergy $23.93
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+11% Synergy $0.38
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+11% Synergy $735.80
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+11% Synergy $1.51
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+10% Synergy $0.88
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+10% Synergy $2.31
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+10% Synergy $0.73
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+9% Synergy $9.10
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.21
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+7% Synergy $40.66
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+7% Synergy $35.49
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+7% Synergy $0.23
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+6% Synergy $8.77
Hourglass of the Lost Hourglass of the Lost
+4% Synergy $0.61
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+3% Synergy $61.40
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.14
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-1% Synergy $3.07
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.16
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.13
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $1.21

Lands

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

Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+28% Synergy $3.95
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+18% Synergy $0.37
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+17% Synergy $4.00
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+11% Synergy $38.36
Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+10% Synergy $0.36
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+8% Synergy $24.08
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+8% Synergy $20.00
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+7% Synergy $13.92
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+7% Synergy $2.13
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+6% Synergy $0.26
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+6% Synergy $9.71
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+6% Synergy $31.29
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+5% Synergy $0.44
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+5% Synergy $25.46
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.08
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.11
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+4% Synergy $4.53
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+2% Synergy $3.27
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+1% Synergy $34.74
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+1% Synergy $0.98
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
-1% Synergy $0.23
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.58
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.16
Plains Plains
-18% Synergy $0.07

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