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Ao, the Dawn Sky
Price tag $0.43

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

#1782 Current Rank
#1577 Last Week
#1769 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.

Erode Erode
+8% Synergy $5.50
Continue? Continue?
+7% Synergy $3.56
Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
+2% Synergy $0.33
Endless Foot Assault Endless Foot Assault
+1% Synergy $5.62
Emeritus of Truce Emeritus of Truce
0% Synergy $2.90

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
+69% Synergy $14.33
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+69% Synergy $4.25
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+67% Synergy $1.25
High Market High Market
+66% Synergy $0.43
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+60% Synergy $2.82
Angelic Renewal Angelic Renewal
+59% Synergy $0.33
Loyal Retainers Loyal Retainers
+52% Synergy $2.79
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+52% Synergy $0.64
Enduring Renewal Enduring Renewal
+51% Synergy $1.57
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+44% Synergy $54.47

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 $2.36
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+42% Synergy $1.88
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+41% Synergy $0.25
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+31% Synergy $8.43
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+27% Synergy $55.56
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+25% Synergy $16.27
Land Tax Land Tax
+14% Synergy $13.99
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-6% Synergy $0.78
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-9% Synergy $0.87
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-13% Synergy $3.98

Game Changers

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

Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+21% Synergy $13.20
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+21% Synergy $106.97
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+20% Synergy $35.14
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+19% Synergy $122.46
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+17% Synergy $433.59
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+16% Synergy $154.07
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+13% Synergy $704.66
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+11% Synergy $1080.07
The One Ring The One Ring
+10% Synergy $103.87
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+5% Synergy $56.57

Creatures

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

Restoration Specialist Restoration Specialist
+39% Synergy $0.26
Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
+38% Synergy $2.71
Memnite Memnite
+36% Synergy $2.85
Martyred Rusalka Martyred Rusalka
+34% Synergy $0.15
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+33% Synergy $0.93
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+33% Synergy $0.35
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+32% Synergy $5.15
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+32% Synergy $0.33
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+28% Synergy $32.51
Jackdaw Savior Jackdaw Savior
+28% Synergy $0.35
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+28% Synergy $1.30
Samwise the Stouthearted Samwise the Stouthearted
+28% Synergy $0.24
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+27% Synergy $10.74
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+27% Synergy $0.92
Rhys, the Evermore Rhys, the Evermore
+27% Synergy $0.32
Salvage Scout Salvage Scout
+26% Synergy $0.16
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+23% Synergy $9.13
Leonin Relic-Warder Leonin Relic-Warder
+23% Synergy $0.33
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+22% Synergy $5.53
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+22% Synergy $0.41
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+21% Synergy $28.15
Academy Rector Academy Rector
+21% Synergy $75.08
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+20% Synergy $1.93
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+19% Synergy $0.32
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+17% Synergy $3.62
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+17% Synergy $2.91
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+17% Synergy $18.59
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+17% Synergy $0.84
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+16% Synergy $0.60
Sanctifier en-Vec Sanctifier en-Vec
+16% Synergy $0.28
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+15% Synergy $3.70
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+14% Synergy $7.53
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+14% Synergy $0.41
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+13% Synergy $0.30
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+13% Synergy $0.29
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+13% Synergy $5.96
Bounty Agent Bounty Agent
+13% Synergy $0.36
Solitude Solitude
+12% Synergy $36.55
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
+12% Synergy $38.25
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+11% Synergy $1.96
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+10% Synergy $32.86
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+10% Synergy $0.50
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+10% Synergy $0.47
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+7% Synergy $4.70
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+6% Synergy $5.71
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+6% Synergy $22.29
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+4% Synergy $13.91
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+3% Synergy $0.34
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
0% Synergy $0.38
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
-2% Synergy $0.28

Instants

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

Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+31% Synergy $1.46
Second Sunrise Second Sunrise
+24% Synergy $3.06
Silence Silence
+18% Synergy $10.23
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+14% Synergy $3.05
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+8% Synergy $5.70
March of Otherworldly Light March of Otherworldly Light
+7% Synergy $0.74
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+6% Synergy $0.28
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+6% Synergy $0.35
Unwanted Remake Unwanted Remake
+5% Synergy $0.26
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+3% Synergy $5.17
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+2% Synergy $7.30
Get Lost Get Lost
0% Synergy $4.78
Reprieve Reprieve
-3% Synergy $1.64
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.58
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-4% Synergy $1.06
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-10% Synergy $0.35
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-11% Synergy $1.39
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-12% Synergy $7.41
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-14% Synergy $54.29
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-16% Synergy $19.06

Sorceries

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

Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+21% Synergy $0.35
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+18% Synergy $0.60
Late to Dinner Late to Dinner
+15% Synergy $0.25
Resurrection Resurrection
+14% Synergy $0.24
Invoke Justice Invoke Justice
+12% Synergy $0.18
Breath of Life Breath of Life
+12% Synergy $0.25
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+10% Synergy $7.16
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+8% Synergy $9.33
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+7% Synergy $0.34
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+2% Synergy $1.17
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+2% Synergy $1.81
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+2% Synergy $1.53
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
0% Synergy $11.07
Open the Armory Open the Armory
-1% Synergy $2.47
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-1% Synergy $0.27
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-4% Synergy $3.65
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-5% Synergy $0.34
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-6% Synergy $0.36
Austere Command Austere Command
-7% Synergy $0.56
Farewell Farewell
-15% Synergy $6.56

Utility Artifacts

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

Mirror of the Forebears Mirror of the Forebears
+41% Synergy $1.55
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+31% Synergy $0.93
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+31% Synergy $15.47
Relic Vial Relic Vial
+31% Synergy $0.15
Dusk Rose Reliquary Dusk Rose Reliquary
+27% Synergy $0.30
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
+24% Synergy $2.78
Claws of Gix Claws of Gix
+23% Synergy $15.65
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+22% Synergy $9.37
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+19% Synergy $9.48
Portable Hole Portable Hole
+17% Synergy $0.37
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+14% Synergy $5.80
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+14% Synergy $0.31
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+14% Synergy $2.05
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+13% Synergy $0.65
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+13% Synergy $14.53
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+13% Synergy $2.34
Culling Dais Culling Dais
+11% Synergy $0.21
Pithing Needle Pithing Needle
+10% Synergy $0.46
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+8% Synergy $5.37
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+8% Synergy $0.26
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+8% Synergy $1.09
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+8% Synergy $36.33
Zuran Orb Zuran Orb
+7% Synergy $3.57
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+6% Synergy $25.83
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+6% Synergy $0.48
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+6% Synergy $7.22
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+5% Synergy $1.44
Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
+5% Synergy $1.48
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+5% Synergy $10.62
Surveyor's Scope Surveyor's Scope
+5% Synergy $4.84
Witch's Oven Witch's Oven
+5% Synergy $1.21
Lifeline Lifeline
+5% Synergy $47.84
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+4% Synergy $45.80
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+4% Synergy $6.44
The Regalia The Regalia
+4% Synergy $0.87
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+3% Synergy $10.58
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+2% Synergy $0.46
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+1% Synergy $1.88
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-12% Synergy $7.70
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-22% Synergy $3.40
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-30% Synergy $1.90

Enchantments

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

Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+28% Synergy $4.91
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+22% Synergy $0.50
Fanatical Devotion Fanatical Devotion
+22% Synergy $0.82
Martyr's Cause Martyr's Cause
+18% Synergy $0.94
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+17% Synergy $0.18
On Thin Ice On Thin Ice
+17% Synergy $0.74
Out of Time Out of Time
+17% Synergy $0.39
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+14% Synergy $0.72
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+12% Synergy $1.91
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+12% Synergy $0.46
Sigil of the New Dawn Sigil of the New Dawn
+9% Synergy $0.27
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+8% Synergy $4.30
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+7% Synergy $0.61
Endless Horizons Endless Horizons
+7% Synergy $7.68
Planar Collapse Planar Collapse
+7% Synergy $0.97
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+6% Synergy $0.78
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+6% Synergy $0.15
Retreat to Emeria Retreat to Emeria
+6% Synergy $0.36
Aura Fracture Aura Fracture
+6% Synergy $0.25
Static Prison Static Prison
+6% Synergy $0.19
Hardlight Containment Hardlight Containment
+5% Synergy $0.23
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+4% Synergy $28.88
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+4% Synergy $6.11
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+3% Synergy $1.41
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+3% Synergy $0.18
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+3% Synergy $0.36
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+2% Synergy $8.80
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+2% Synergy $0.46
Ossification Ossification
+1% Synergy $0.24
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-10% Synergy $3.38
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-11% Synergy $3.19

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 $5.70
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+7% Synergy $20.48

Utility Lands

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

Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+24% Synergy $14.12
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+23% Synergy $37.34
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+21% Synergy $5.84
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+16% Synergy $5.57
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+14% Synergy $0.94
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+14% Synergy $6.96
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+11% Synergy $4.36
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+10% Synergy $52.44
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+10% Synergy $0.45
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+9% Synergy $0.34
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+8% Synergy $9.02
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+8% Synergy $3.39
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+8% Synergy $0.43
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+6% Synergy $0.35
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+6% Synergy $0.95
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+5% Synergy $5.01
Vesuva Vesuva
+5% Synergy $3.56
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+5% Synergy $505.56
Remote Farm Remote Farm
+5% Synergy $0.97
Mirrorpool Mirrorpool
+5% Synergy $3.20
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.41
Lotus Vale Lotus Vale
+4% Synergy $39.37
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+3% Synergy $8.99
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+3% Synergy $14.18
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+3% Synergy $0.25
Karoo Karoo
+2% Synergy $1.21
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+2% Synergy $0.39
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+2% Synergy $22.13
War Room War Room
+1% Synergy $2.27
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+1% Synergy $0.34
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
-2% Synergy $5.30
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-3% Synergy $6.34
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-3% Synergy $0.64
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-6% Synergy $0.40
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-8% Synergy $0.27
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-11% Synergy $0.28
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-19% Synergy $6.73
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-21% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+36% Synergy $1.23
Lotus Bloom Lotus Bloom
+33% Synergy $4.15
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+22% Synergy $214.76
Mox Tantalite Mox Tantalite
+22% Synergy $11.92
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+18% Synergy $39.85
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+11% Synergy $0.64
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+10% Synergy $4.97
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+10% Synergy $0.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+9% Synergy $0.35
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+9% Synergy $12.83
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+8% Synergy $3.26
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+7% Synergy $0.35
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+7% Synergy $0.40
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+6% Synergy $11.84
Hourglass of the Lost Hourglass of the Lost
+4% Synergy $0.76
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+3% Synergy $70.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.17
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-3% Synergy $0.26
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.32
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $2.92

Lands

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

Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+30% Synergy $5.32
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+17% Synergy $2.91
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+17% Synergy $0.42
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+11% Synergy $45.67
Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+11% Synergy $0.41
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+8% Synergy $1.13
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+8% Synergy $31.87
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+8% Synergy $28.65
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+8% Synergy $15.51
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+7% Synergy $10.52
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+6% Synergy $0.28
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+6% Synergy $0.30
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+6% Synergy $38.27
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+6% Synergy $34.05
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.24
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.31
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+4% Synergy $0.96
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+3% Synergy $3.47
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+2% Synergy $1.17
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+1% Synergy $47.68
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.28
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.58
Plains Plains
-17% Synergy $0.17

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