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Ao, the Dawn Sky
Price tag $1.00

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

#1620 Current Rank
#1739 Last Week
#1576 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.

Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+6% Synergy $23.00
Seam Rip Seam Rip
+6% Synergy $0.39
Hardlight Containment Hardlight Containment
+3% Synergy $0.21
Starfield Shepherd Starfield Shepherd
-3% Synergy $0.24
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
-3% Synergy $7.96

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 $3.23
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+72% Synergy $8.10
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+67% Synergy $4.60
High Market High Market
+65% Synergy $1.38
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+61% Synergy $3.67
Angelic Renewal Angelic Renewal
+56% Synergy $0.25
Enduring Renewal Enduring Renewal
+56% Synergy $1.30
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+52% Synergy $0.63
Loyal Retainers Loyal Retainers
+47% Synergy $1.24
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+46% Synergy $0.10

Top Cards

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

Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+45% Synergy $57.97
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+44% Synergy $1.22
Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
+42% Synergy $1.45
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+33% Synergy $3.09
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+32% Synergy $4.83
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+28% Synergy $10.41
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+27% Synergy $45.59
Land Tax Land Tax
+14% Synergy $20.79
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-4% Synergy $1.28
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-6% Synergy $0.96

Game Changers

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

Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+25% Synergy $13.36
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+23% Synergy $37.00
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+22% Synergy $77.64
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+20% Synergy $95.44
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+18% Synergy $373.21
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+17% Synergy $103.74
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+15% Synergy $462.58
The One Ring The One Ring
+11% Synergy $82.60
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+11% Synergy $669.19
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+6% Synergy $34.30

Creatures

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

Restoration Specialist Restoration Specialist
+44% Synergy $0.12
Memnite Memnite
+40% Synergy $2.34
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+36% Synergy $0.33
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+36% Synergy $0.61
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+36% Synergy $0.19
Martyred Rusalka Martyred Rusalka
+35% Synergy $0.12
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+33% Synergy $5.64
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+32% Synergy $1.02
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+32% Synergy $0.51
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+31% Synergy $13.38
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+30% Synergy $20.03
Samwise the Stouthearted Samwise the Stouthearted
+30% Synergy $0.09
Leonin Relic-Warder Leonin Relic-Warder
+28% Synergy $0.40
Salvage Scout Salvage Scout
+27% Synergy $0.10
Jackdaw Savior Jackdaw Savior
+26% Synergy $0.36
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+25% Synergy $28.81
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+25% Synergy $0.19
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+24% Synergy $4.83
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+23% Synergy $1.14
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+23% Synergy $0.31
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+22% Synergy $5.86
Academy Rector Academy Rector
+22% Synergy $70.46
Sanctifier en-Vec Sanctifier en-Vec
+20% Synergy $0.26
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+19% Synergy $2.46
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+19% Synergy $2.67
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+18% Synergy $0.45
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+16% Synergy $4.17
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+16% Synergy $14.98
Solitude Solitude
+15% Synergy $19.88
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+15% Synergy $2.34
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+14% Synergy $37.50
Bounty Agent Bounty Agent
+14% Synergy $0.24
Phyrexian Walker Phyrexian Walker
+14% Synergy $1.30
Phyrexian Revoker Phyrexian Revoker
+13% Synergy $0.18
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+11% Synergy $1.84
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+11% Synergy $0.25
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+11% Synergy $0.57
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
+11% Synergy $14.92
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+10% Synergy $0.69
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+10% Synergy $3.22
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+9% Synergy $0.28
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+9% Synergy $9.60
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+9% Synergy $0.86
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+8% Synergy $0.58
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+7% Synergy $15.25
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+6% Synergy $6.98
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+4% Synergy $4.57
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+1% Synergy $0.25
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-3% Synergy $0.23
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
-4% Synergy $0.23

Instants

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

Brought Back Brought Back
+41% Synergy $0.89
Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+28% Synergy $1.17
Second Sunrise Second Sunrise
+21% Synergy $3.04
Silence Silence
+20% Synergy $6.89
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+12% Synergy $3.24
March of Otherworldly Light March of Otherworldly Light
+9% Synergy $0.48
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+6% Synergy $0.23
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+6% Synergy $0.24
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+5% Synergy $3.84
Unwanted Remake Unwanted Remake
+5% Synergy $0.17
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+3% Synergy $2.29
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+2% Synergy $6.73
Reprieve Reprieve
+1% Synergy $1.20
Get Lost Get Lost
0% Synergy $4.90
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
-1% Synergy $0.25
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.70
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-5% Synergy $0.40
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-10% Synergy $0.38
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-11% Synergy $0.73
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-11% Synergy $4.91
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-15% Synergy $50.22
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-16% Synergy $8.12

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 $0.60
Late to Dinner Late to Dinner
+17% Synergy $0.14
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+16% Synergy $0.52
Resurrection Resurrection
+14% Synergy $0.13
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+13% Synergy $5.77
Invoke Justice Invoke Justice
+12% Synergy $0.14
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+11% Synergy $9.03
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+11% Synergy $0.57
Breath of Life Breath of Life
+11% Synergy $0.22
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+3% Synergy $1.24
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+2% Synergy $1.78
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+2% Synergy $9.90
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+1% Synergy $0.67
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
0% Synergy $0.35
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-5% Synergy $2.26
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-5% Synergy $0.27
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-5% Synergy $0.29
Austere Command Austere Command
-8% Synergy $0.38
Farewell Farewell
-14% Synergy $4.03

Utility Artifacts

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

Mirror of the Forebears Mirror of the Forebears
+44% Synergy $1.83
Relic Vial Relic Vial
+36% Synergy $0.11
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+33% Synergy $0.54
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+28% Synergy $12.24
Dusk Rose Reliquary Dusk Rose Reliquary
+27% Synergy $0.16
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+23% Synergy $7.33
Portable Hole Portable Hole
+22% Synergy $0.57
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
+21% Synergy $1.55
Claws of Gix Claws of Gix
+21% Synergy $1.09
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+16% Synergy $0.85
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+16% Synergy $8.21
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+14% Synergy $0.26
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+14% Synergy $1.93
Pithing Needle Pithing Needle
+14% Synergy $0.37
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+12% Synergy $14.96
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+12% Synergy $2.07
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+11% Synergy $4.87
Culling Dais Culling Dais
+11% Synergy $0.18
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+10% Synergy $3.48
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+8% Synergy $0.15
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+7% Synergy $1.14
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+6% Synergy $32.27
The Regalia The Regalia
+6% Synergy $1.69
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+6% Synergy $20.70
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+5% Synergy $3.12
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+5% Synergy $0.37
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+5% Synergy $3.55
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+5% Synergy $4.53
Zuran Orb Zuran Orb
+5% Synergy $2.49
Witch's Oven Witch's Oven
+5% Synergy $0.65
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+4% Synergy $32.79
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+3% Synergy $0.25
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+2% Synergy $12.57
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+1% Synergy $1.88
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-13% Synergy $5.28
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-14% Synergy $3.26
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-22% Synergy $4.54
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-30% Synergy $1.32

Enchantments

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

Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+26% Synergy $0.42
Fanatical Devotion Fanatical Devotion
+21% Synergy $0.77
On Thin Ice On Thin Ice
+20% Synergy $0.60
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+19% Synergy $0.11
Martyr's Cause Martyr's Cause
+19% Synergy $1.10
Out of Time Out of Time
+19% Synergy $0.15
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+16% Synergy $0.47
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+12% Synergy $1.04
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+11% Synergy $0.44
Sigil of the New Dawn Sigil of the New Dawn
+10% Synergy $0.23
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+7% Synergy $2.38
Planar Collapse Planar Collapse
+7% Synergy $1.20
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+6% Synergy $1.52
Endless Horizons Endless Horizons
+6% Synergy $6.59
Static Prison Static Prison
+6% Synergy $0.16
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+5% Synergy $3.61
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+5% Synergy $0.08
Retreat to Emeria Retreat to Emeria
+4% Synergy $0.12
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+3% Synergy $1.54
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+3% Synergy $24.73
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+3% Synergy $0.34
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+3% Synergy $0.06
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+3% Synergy $0.49
Ossification Ossification
+2% Synergy $0.18
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
0% Synergy $1.60
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
0% Synergy $3.36
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-8% Synergy $6.05
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-8% Synergy $4.35

Planeswalkers

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

Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+14% Synergy $4.42

Utility Lands

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

Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+25% Synergy $10.32
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+24% Synergy $41.89
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+22% Synergy $3.53
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+15% Synergy $1.32
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+13% Synergy $5.76
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+13% Synergy $5.37
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+11% Synergy $35.89
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+9% Synergy $6.80
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+9% Synergy $0.35
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+9% Synergy $7.88
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+9% Synergy $0.55
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+6% Synergy $0.51
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+6% Synergy $4.55
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+6% Synergy $1.81
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+5% Synergy $0.51
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+4% Synergy $0.64
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+4% Synergy $14.14
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+4% Synergy $355.76
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+4% Synergy $0.49
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.40
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+3% Synergy $0.17
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+2% Synergy $0.85
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+2% Synergy $18.89
War Room War Room
+1% Synergy $2.85
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
0% Synergy $16.80
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
0% Synergy $0.09
Karoo Karoo
-1% Synergy $1.02
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-3% Synergy $0.49
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-6% Synergy $0.15
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-10% Synergy $0.18
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-12% Synergy $0.23
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-20% Synergy $4.66
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-20% Synergy $0.32

Mana Artifacts

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

Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+38% Synergy $0.84
Lotus Bloom Lotus Bloom
+33% Synergy $3.69
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+25% Synergy $173.92
Mox Tantalite Mox Tantalite
+23% Synergy $9.72
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+17% Synergy $26.29
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+13% Synergy $0.52
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+10% Synergy $1.81
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+10% Synergy $31.25
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+10% Synergy $2.50
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+9% Synergy $1.34
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+9% Synergy $39.82
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+9% Synergy $0.60
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+8% Synergy $9.20
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+7% Synergy $0.21
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+7% Synergy $0.60
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+6% Synergy $9.14
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+4% Synergy $65.92
Hourglass of the Lost Hourglass of the Lost
+4% Synergy $0.57
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+4% Synergy $3.81
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.24
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-1% Synergy $2.70
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.15
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy $0.17
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $1.15

Lands

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

Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+28% Synergy $3.47
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+19% Synergy $0.33
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+16% Synergy $4.17
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+10% Synergy $40.36
Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+10% Synergy $1.32
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+8% Synergy $26.74
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+7% Synergy $23.61
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+7% Synergy $13.93
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+7% Synergy $2.27
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+6% Synergy $0.23
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+6% Synergy $8.81
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+6% Synergy $30.82
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+6% Synergy $28.40
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+4% Synergy $0.55
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.07
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.18
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+4% Synergy $5.01
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+1% Synergy $34.92
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+1% Synergy $3.18
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+1% Synergy $0.67
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
-1% Synergy $0.25
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.70
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.21
Plains Plains
-19% Synergy $0.06

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