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Ao, the Dawn Sky
Price tag $1.09

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

#1544 Current Rank
#1596 Last Week
#1545 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.

Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+12% Synergy $8.16
Hardlight Containment Hardlight Containment
+8% Synergy $0.22
The Regalia The Regalia
+7% Synergy $2.25
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+4% Synergy $25.00
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn Hydaelyn, the Mothercrystal Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
+2% Synergy $0.95

High Synergy Cards

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

Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+72% Synergy $3.46
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+72% Synergy $8.99
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+67% Synergy $4.07
High Market High Market
+65% Synergy $4.50
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+60% Synergy $3.40
Angelic Renewal Angelic Renewal
+56% Synergy $0.25
Enduring Renewal Enduring Renewal
+55% Synergy $1.28
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+51% Synergy $0.57
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+47% Synergy $0.10
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+46% Synergy $54.66

Top Cards

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

Loyal Retainers Loyal Retainers
+45% Synergy $1.31
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+43% Synergy $1.08
Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
+43% Synergy $1.22
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+36% Synergy $0.36
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+33% Synergy $3.70
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+30% Synergy $10.32
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+28% Synergy $42.20
Land Tax Land Tax
+14% Synergy $21.01
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-3% Synergy $0.80
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-5% Synergy $1.27

Game Changers

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

Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+26% Synergy $13.58
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+24% Synergy $28.27
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+23% Synergy $71.05
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+21% Synergy $94.69
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+18% Synergy $92.16
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+18% Synergy $372.38
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+16% Synergy $445.35
The One Ring The One Ring
+11% Synergy $67.99
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+11% Synergy $643.42
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+7% Synergy $34.98

Creatures

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

Restoration Specialist Restoration Specialist
+44% Synergy $0.10
Memnite Memnite
+40% Synergy $1.12
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+36% Synergy $0.24
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+35% Synergy $0.78
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+33% Synergy $5.93
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+33% Synergy $1.12
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+33% Synergy $0.53
Martyred Rusalka Martyred Rusalka
+33% Synergy $0.10
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+32% Synergy $11.08
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+30% Synergy $24.03
Samwise the Stouthearted Samwise the Stouthearted
+30% Synergy $0.10
Leonin Relic-Warder Leonin Relic-Warder
+28% Synergy $0.41
Jackdaw Savior Jackdaw Savior
+27% Synergy $0.44
Salvage Scout Salvage Scout
+27% Synergy $0.09
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+26% Synergy $24.93
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+25% Synergy $0.16
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+24% Synergy $4.79
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+23% Synergy $1.09
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+22% Synergy $5.47
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+22% Synergy $0.33
Academy Rector Academy Rector
+22% Synergy $71.53
Sanctifier en-Vec Sanctifier en-Vec
+21% Synergy $0.24
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+20% Synergy $0.56
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+19% Synergy $2.78
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+19% Synergy $2.89
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+18% Synergy $11.88
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+16% Synergy $3.39
Solitude Solitude
+16% Synergy $18.56
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+15% Synergy $29.17
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+15% Synergy $3.34
Bounty Agent Bounty Agent
+15% Synergy $0.27
Phyrexian Revoker Phyrexian Revoker
+15% Synergy $0.16
Phyrexian Walker Phyrexian Walker
+13% Synergy $1.32
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+11% Synergy $0.25
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
+11% Synergy $15.67
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+10% Synergy $1.92
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+10% Synergy $0.35
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+10% Synergy $0.80
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+10% Synergy $0.44
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+10% Synergy $2.23
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+9% Synergy $6.79
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+9% Synergy $0.80
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+9% Synergy $0.39
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+7% Synergy $13.31
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+6% Synergy $0.91
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+6% Synergy $6.86
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+3% Synergy $4.49
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+2% Synergy $0.26
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-4% Synergy $0.29
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
-5% Synergy $0.18

Instants

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

Brought Back Brought Back
+41% Synergy $1.06
Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+27% Synergy $1.07
Silence Silence
+21% Synergy $6.48
Second Sunrise Second Sunrise
+21% Synergy $3.10
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+12% Synergy $3.77
March of Otherworldly Light March of Otherworldly Light
+10% Synergy $0.71
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+6% Synergy $0.22
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+6% Synergy $0.20
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+5% Synergy $3.34
Unwanted Remake Unwanted Remake
+4% Synergy $0.15
Soul Partition Soul Partition
+4% Synergy $0.36
Reprieve Reprieve
+2% Synergy $0.63
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+2% Synergy $6.52
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+2% Synergy $2.19
Get Lost Get Lost
0% Synergy $4.44
Final Showdown Final Showdown
0% Synergy $4.19
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
-1% Synergy $0.26
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.76
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
-3% Synergy $0.28
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-5% Synergy $0.45
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-10% Synergy $0.31
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-10% Synergy $5.00
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-11% Synergy $0.84
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-15% Synergy $45.06
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-16% Synergy $11.91

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 $0.39
Late to Dinner Late to Dinner
+17% Synergy $0.15
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+15% Synergy $0.59
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+14% Synergy $5.68
Invoke Justice Invoke Justice
+13% Synergy $0.16
Resurrection Resurrection
+13% Synergy $0.15
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+12% Synergy $8.35
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+12% Synergy $0.65
Breath of Life Breath of Life
+10% Synergy $0.21
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+3% Synergy $1.21
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+2% Synergy $1.94
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+1% Synergy $8.66
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+1% Synergy $0.62
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
0% Synergy $0.40
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
-1% Synergy $0.17
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-4% Synergy $2.29
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-5% Synergy $0.32
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-6% Synergy $0.28
Austere Command Austere Command
-9% Synergy $0.44
Farewell Farewell
-13% Synergy $4.30

Utility Artifacts

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

Mirror of the Forebears Mirror of the Forebears
+44% Synergy $1.84
Relic Vial Relic Vial
+36% Synergy $0.11
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+32% Synergy $0.52
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+28% Synergy $11.38
Dusk Rose Reliquary Dusk Rose Reliquary
+27% Synergy $0.16
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+23% Synergy $5.37
Portable Hole Portable Hole
+22% Synergy $0.75
Claws of Gix Claws of Gix
+20% Synergy $0.98
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
+20% Synergy $1.29
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+17% Synergy $0.92
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+16% Synergy $8.14
Pithing Needle Pithing Needle
+14% Synergy $0.39
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+14% Synergy $1.34
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+13% Synergy $0.24
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+12% Synergy $17.97
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+12% Synergy $1.96
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+11% Synergy $3.77
Culling Dais Culling Dais
+11% Synergy $0.17
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+9% Synergy $5.02
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+8% Synergy $0.30
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+6% Synergy $1.02
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+6% Synergy $61.02
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+6% Synergy $20.21
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+6% Synergy $0.31
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+5% Synergy $4.31
Witch's Oven Witch's Oven
+5% Synergy $0.59
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+5% Synergy $3.56
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+4% Synergy $29.26
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+3% Synergy $12.75
Trading Post Trading Post
+3% Synergy $0.38
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+2% Synergy $0.31
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
0% Synergy $1.73
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-13% Synergy $7.32
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-14% Synergy $2.94
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-22% Synergy $4.45
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-28% Synergy $1.30

Enchantments

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

Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+32% Synergy $2.73
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+26% Synergy $0.39
On Thin Ice On Thin Ice
+21% Synergy $0.69
Fanatical Devotion Fanatical Devotion
+21% Synergy $0.77
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+19% Synergy $0.17
Out of Time Out of Time
+19% Synergy $0.17
Martyr's Cause Martyr's Cause
+19% Synergy $1.31
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+17% Synergy $0.43
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+13% Synergy $1.40
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+11% Synergy $0.34
Sigil of the New Dawn Sigil of the New Dawn
+10% Synergy $0.20
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+7% Synergy $1.43
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+7% Synergy $1.74
Planar Collapse Planar Collapse
+7% Synergy $1.20
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+6% Synergy $0.07
Static Prison Static Prison
+6% Synergy $0.22
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+5% Synergy $26.40
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+5% Synergy $3.58
Endless Horizons Endless Horizons
+5% Synergy $6.71
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+3% Synergy $1.40
Ossification Ossification
+3% Synergy $0.33
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+3% Synergy $0.36
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+3% Synergy $0.06
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+2% Synergy $0.43
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
0% Synergy $2.36
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
0% Synergy $1.56
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-1% Synergy $1.53
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-7% Synergy $3.67
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-8% Synergy $3.99
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-9% Synergy $1.71

Planeswalkers

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

Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+16% Synergy $4.94

Utility Lands

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

Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+25% Synergy $9.47
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+24% Synergy $38.71
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+23% Synergy $3.65
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+16% Synergy $0.76
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+13% Synergy $5.08
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+12% Synergy $5.71
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+11% Synergy $34.54
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+9% Synergy $6.35
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+8% Synergy $0.49
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+8% Synergy $0.46
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+8% Synergy $6.80
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+8% Synergy $0.54
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+6% Synergy $3.66
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+6% Synergy $1.84
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+4% Synergy $16.08
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+4% Synergy $0.16
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+4% Synergy $0.64
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.40
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+3% Synergy $0.63
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+2% Synergy $0.76
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+2% Synergy $14.84
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
0% Synergy $15.90
War Room War Room
0% Synergy $2.73
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
0% Synergy $0.11
Karoo Karoo
-2% Synergy $1.00
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-4% Synergy $0.50
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-6% Synergy $0.14
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-10% Synergy $0.18
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-12% Synergy $0.20
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-20% Synergy $2.28

Mana Artifacts

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

Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+36% Synergy $0.77
Lotus Bloom Lotus Bloom
+32% Synergy $3.30
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+26% Synergy $153.22
Mox Tantalite Mox Tantalite
+22% Synergy $9.95
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+18% Synergy $24.69
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+14% Synergy $0.51
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+12% Synergy $30.05
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+11% Synergy $55.47
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+11% Synergy $2.23
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+10% Synergy $1.29
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+9% Synergy $1.12
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+9% Synergy $9.72
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+8% Synergy $0.68
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+7% Synergy $0.56
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+6% Synergy $0.22
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+6% Synergy $6.31
Hourglass of the Lost Hourglass of the Lost
+5% Synergy $0.59
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+4% Synergy $67.47
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+4% Synergy $2.82
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.07
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-1% Synergy $2.44
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-3% Synergy $0.19
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy $0.16
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $1.33

Lands

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

Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+28% Synergy $3.51
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+19% Synergy $0.32
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+16% Synergy $3.39
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+10% Synergy $50.15
Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+10% Synergy $0.78
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+8% Synergy $24.53
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+7% Synergy $22.75
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+7% Synergy $13.72
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+7% Synergy $1.78
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+7% Synergy $9.47
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+6% Synergy $0.22
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+6% Synergy $30.44
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+6% Synergy $24.35
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.28
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+4% Synergy $3.53
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.50
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+1% Synergy $34.04
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+1% Synergy $3.34
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+1% Synergy $0.62
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
-1% Synergy $0.26
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.76
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.11
Plains Plains
-19% Synergy $0.05

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