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Ao, the Dawn Sky
Price tag $0.29

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

#1995 Current Rank
#2392 Last Week
#1804 Past 2 Years

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
+11% Synergy $5.73
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+8% Synergy $4.10
Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
+5% Synergy $0.33
Emeritus of Truce Emeritus of Truce
+3% Synergy $1.97
The Mind Stone The Mind Stone
0% Synergy $93.94

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 $15.82
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+69% Synergy $5.00
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+67% Synergy $4.34
High Market High Market
+66% Synergy $0.49
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+60% Synergy $2.72
Angelic Renewal Angelic Renewal
+59% Synergy $0.39
Loyal Retainers Loyal Retainers
+53% Synergy $3.61
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+51% Synergy $0.62
Enduring Renewal Enduring Renewal
+50% Synergy $1.53
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+44% Synergy $53.83

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 $2.91
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+42% Synergy $1.98
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+40% Synergy $0.27
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+31% Synergy $8.22
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+26% Synergy $57.84
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+25% Synergy $16.27
Land Tax Land Tax
+14% Synergy $13.81
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-6% Synergy $1.26
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-10% Synergy $1.22
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-13% Synergy $4.85

Game Changers

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

Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+20% Synergy $14.75
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+20% Synergy $109.44
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+19% Synergy $37.45
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+18% Synergy $129.20
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+16% Synergy $167.83
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+16% Synergy $468.63
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+11% Synergy $1122.75
The One Ring The One Ring
+9% Synergy $104.98
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+6% Synergy $58.09
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-14% Synergy $53.05

Creatures

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

Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
+38% Synergy $1.93
Restoration Specialist Restoration Specialist
+38% Synergy $0.22
Memnite Memnite
+35% Synergy $5.20
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+33% Synergy $0.33
Martyred Rusalka Martyred Rusalka
+33% Synergy $0.15
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+32% Synergy $5.85
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+31% Synergy $0.24
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+31% Synergy $1.86
Jackdaw Savior Jackdaw Savior
+30% Synergy $0.34
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+28% Synergy $35.79
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+28% Synergy $1.64
Samwise the Stouthearted Samwise the Stouthearted
+27% Synergy $0.29
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+26% Synergy $11.76
Rhys, the Evermore Rhys, the Evermore
+26% Synergy $0.28
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+25% Synergy $0.86
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+24% Synergy $9.00
Salvage Scout Salvage Scout
+24% Synergy $0.10
Leonin Relic-Warder Leonin Relic-Warder
+22% Synergy $0.31
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+21% Synergy $5.41
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+21% Synergy $0.38
Academy Rector Academy Rector
+20% Synergy $78.09
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+19% Synergy $3.03
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+19% Synergy $29.70
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+19% Synergy $2.43
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+18% Synergy $3.99
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+18% Synergy $0.31
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+17% Synergy $19.54
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+17% Synergy $0.74
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+15% Synergy $4.55
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+15% Synergy $0.65
Sanctifier en-Vec Sanctifier en-Vec
+15% Synergy $0.28
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+14% Synergy $0.35
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+14% Synergy $3.39
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+13% Synergy $0.33
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+13% Synergy $0.46
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+13% Synergy $7.26
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+12% Synergy $3.15
Solitude Solitude
+12% Synergy $36.75
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
+12% Synergy $34.41
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+11% Synergy $0.30
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+11% Synergy $0.36
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+9% Synergy $31.92
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+7% Synergy $5.33
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+6% Synergy $4.97
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+5% Synergy $10.82
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+4% Synergy $13.81
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+4% Synergy $0.30
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
0% Synergy $0.42
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
-2% Synergy $0.40
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
-4% Synergy $0.32

Instants

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

Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+31% Synergy $1.67
Second Sunrise Second Sunrise
+25% Synergy $2.98
Silence Silence
+17% Synergy $9.98
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+15% Synergy $3.96
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+8% Synergy $4.86
Continue? Continue?
+7% Synergy $2.88
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+6% Synergy $0.35
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+6% Synergy $0.29
March of Otherworldly Light March of Otherworldly Light
+6% Synergy $0.86
Unwanted Remake Unwanted Remake
+5% Synergy $0.30
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+4% Synergy $6.20
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+2% Synergy $5.06
Get Lost Get Lost
+1% Synergy $4.49
Reprieve Reprieve
-2% Synergy $1.38
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.55
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-4% Synergy $1.06
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-10% Synergy $1.43
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-10% Synergy $0.33
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-12% Synergy $7.55
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-16% Synergy $16.40

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 $0.30
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+18% Synergy $1.23
Late to Dinner Late to Dinner
+15% Synergy $0.26
Resurrection Resurrection
+14% Synergy $0.24
Invoke Justice Invoke Justice
+12% Synergy $0.21
Breath of Life Breath of Life
+12% Synergy $0.27
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+9% Synergy $5.01
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+7% Synergy $8.97
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+6% Synergy $0.25
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+3% Synergy $1.48
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+2% Synergy $1.29
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+2% Synergy $2.23
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+1% Synergy $11.84
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
0% Synergy $0.29
Open the Armory Open the Armory
-2% Synergy $2.82
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-4% Synergy $3.91
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-5% Synergy $0.28
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-6% Synergy $0.29
Austere Command Austere Command
-7% Synergy $0.41
Farewell Farewell
-15% Synergy $6.23

Utility Artifacts

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

Mirror of the Forebears Mirror of the Forebears
+40% Synergy $1.59
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+32% Synergy $17.27
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+32% Synergy $0.95
Relic Vial Relic Vial
+30% Synergy $0.27
Dusk Rose Reliquary Dusk Rose Reliquary
+27% Synergy $0.29
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
+24% Synergy $2.62
Claws of Gix Claws of Gix
+23% Synergy $15.01
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+22% Synergy $8.98
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+19% Synergy $8.31
Portable Hole Portable Hole
+16% Synergy $0.33
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+15% Synergy $6.31
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+14% Synergy $0.29
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+13% Synergy $0.78
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+13% Synergy $2.31
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+13% Synergy $14.95
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+13% Synergy $2.66
Culling Dais Culling Dais
+11% Synergy $0.16
Pithing Needle Pithing Needle
+9% Synergy $0.48
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+8% Synergy $5.04
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+8% Synergy $0.28
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+7% Synergy $5.68
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+7% Synergy $37.65
Zuran Orb Zuran Orb
+7% Synergy $3.22
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+7% Synergy $31.62
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+6% Synergy $0.58
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+6% Synergy $5.31
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+6% Synergy $10.85
Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
+5% Synergy $1.73
Surveyor's Scope Surveyor's Scope
+5% Synergy $5.15
Witch's Oven Witch's Oven
+5% Synergy $0.95
Lifeline Lifeline
+5% Synergy $50.46
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+4% Synergy $1.36
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+4% Synergy $48.02
The Regalia The Regalia
+4% Synergy $1.41
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+4% Synergy $4.00
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+3% Synergy $11.05
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+2% Synergy $0.38
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+1% Synergy $2.45
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-12% Synergy $5.81
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-22% Synergy $4.41
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-30% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

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

Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+28% Synergy $6.64
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+22% Synergy $0.64
Fanatical Devotion Fanatical Devotion
+22% Synergy $0.71
Martyr's Cause Martyr's Cause
+18% Synergy $0.91
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+17% Synergy $0.33
Out of Time Out of Time
+17% Synergy $0.34
On Thin Ice On Thin Ice
+16% Synergy $0.70
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+13% Synergy $0.88
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+12% Synergy $2.16
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+12% Synergy $0.59
Sigil of the New Dawn Sigil of the New Dawn
+9% Synergy $0.30
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+8% Synergy $0.60
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+8% Synergy $7.46
Endless Horizons Endless Horizons
+7% Synergy $7.72
Retreat to Emeria Retreat to Emeria
+7% Synergy $0.34
Planar Collapse Planar Collapse
+7% Synergy $0.94
Aura Fracture Aura Fracture
+7% Synergy $0.25
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+6% Synergy $0.72
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+6% Synergy $0.24
Static Prison Static Prison
+5% Synergy $0.31
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+4% Synergy $28.39
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+4% Synergy $7.19
Hardlight Containment Hardlight Containment
+4% Synergy $0.27
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+3% Synergy $1.30
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+3% Synergy $0.39
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+2% Synergy $9.07
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+2% Synergy $0.16
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+2% Synergy $0.56
Ossification Ossification
+1% Synergy $0.25
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-9% Synergy $4.61
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-11% Synergy $3.89

Planeswalkers

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

Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+10% Synergy $4.90
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+8% Synergy $18.89

Utility Lands

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

Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+24% Synergy $14.30
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+22% Synergy $40.01
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+21% Synergy $6.02
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+16% Synergy $7.65
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+14% Synergy $0.91
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+13% Synergy $8.22
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+12% Synergy $2.55
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+11% Synergy $0.57
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+10% Synergy $49.91
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+9% Synergy $4.20
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+8% Synergy $12.76
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+8% Synergy $0.36
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+8% Synergy $0.56
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+6% Synergy $0.94
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+6% Synergy $4.76
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+6% Synergy $525.41
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+5% Synergy $0.46
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.33
Vesuva Vesuva
+5% Synergy $3.22
Remote Farm Remote Farm
+5% Synergy $0.85
Mirrorpool Mirrorpool
+5% Synergy $3.30
Lotus Vale Lotus Vale
+4% Synergy $40.55
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+3% Synergy $4.54
Karoo Karoo
+3% Synergy $1.16
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+3% Synergy $15.65
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+3% Synergy $0.24
War Room War Room
+2% Synergy $2.33
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+2% Synergy $0.28
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+2% Synergy $20.96
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+1% Synergy $0.29
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
-1% Synergy $6.01
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-3% Synergy $7.68
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-3% Synergy $0.73
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-6% Synergy $0.31
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-8% Synergy $0.26
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-11% Synergy $0.30
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-18% Synergy $6.24
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-21% Synergy $0.34

Mana Artifacts

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

Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+35% Synergy $0.87
Lotus Bloom Lotus Bloom
+33% Synergy $4.59
Mox Tantalite Mox Tantalite
+23% Synergy $12.26
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+22% Synergy $237.21
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+18% Synergy $35.24
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+12% Synergy $794.97
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+11% Synergy $2.24
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+10% Synergy $0.38
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+10% Synergy $4.28
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+9% Synergy $0.35
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+9% Synergy $14.21
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.28
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+8% Synergy $2.77
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+7% Synergy $0.40
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+6% Synergy $11.96
Hourglass of the Lost Hourglass of the Lost
+4% Synergy $1.11
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+3% Synergy $74.38
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.06
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.32
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-3% Synergy $0.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $2.42

Lands

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

Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+31% Synergy $8.24
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+19% Synergy $3.03
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+16% Synergy $0.35
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+11% Synergy $52.59
Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+11% Synergy $0.38
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+9% Synergy $0.87
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+8% Synergy $28.43
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+7% Synergy $31.35
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+7% Synergy $16.20
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+7% Synergy $11.54
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+6% Synergy $0.35
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+6% Synergy $0.33
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+6% Synergy $37.35
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+6% Synergy $34.81
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+5% Synergy $1.06
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.13
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.16
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+3% Synergy $4.05
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+2% Synergy $1.29
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+1% Synergy $49.50
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.34
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.55
Plains Plains
-16% Synergy $0.08

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