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Ao, the Dawn Sky
Price tag $0.28

Legendary Creature — Dragon Spirit

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

Combo 18% Reanimator 14% Stax 12% Artifacts 6% Sacrifice 5%
View Average Decklist All Combo Commanders

New Cards

Recent-set cards that Ao, the Dawn Sky players are trying out in Combo decks.

Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+14% Synergy $3.67
The Mind Stone The Mind Stone
+14% Synergy $40.70
Erode Erode
+8% Synergy $7.46

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Ao, the Dawn Sky's Combo builds — cards that lean hardest into the Combo theme.

Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+95% Synergy $16.64
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+95% Synergy $4.69
High Market High Market
+85% Synergy $0.53
Enduring Renewal Enduring Renewal
+80% Synergy $1.62
Loyal Retainers Loyal Retainers
+74% Synergy $0.35
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+72% Synergy $3.50
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+70% Synergy $0.33
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+69% Synergy $0.93
Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
+67% Synergy $2.93
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+65% Synergy $2.23

Top Cards

The staple cards most Ao, the Dawn Sky Combo decks run as their core.

Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+65% Synergy $0.29
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+64% Synergy $0.22
Restoration Specialist Restoration Specialist
+61% Synergy $0.20
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+56% Synergy $1.73
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+49% Synergy $18.88
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+49% Synergy $6.71
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+39% Synergy $58.41
Land Tax Land Tax
+34% Synergy $16.51
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $0.88
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $0.69

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Ao, the Dawn Sky Combo game on their own.

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+41% Synergy $38.48
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+37% Synergy $115.65
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+35% Synergy $119.25
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+32% Synergy $13.02
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+28% Synergy $167.03
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+26% Synergy $478.02
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+26% Synergy $1108.66
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+23% Synergy $805.65
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+19% Synergy $57.12
The One Ring The One Ring
+12% Synergy $115.41

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Combo plan in Ao, the Dawn Sky decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Ornithopter Ornithopter
+60% Synergy $0.27
Martyred Rusalka Martyred Rusalka
+59% Synergy $0.16
Memnite Memnite
+56% Synergy $2.45
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+56% Synergy $10.11
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+53% Synergy $1.89
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+51% Synergy $6.83
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+51% Synergy $0.68
Salvage Scout Salvage Scout
+46% Synergy $0.13
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+41% Synergy $4.69
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+39% Synergy $0.29
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+39% Synergy $37.35
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+38% Synergy $6.34
Leonin Relic-Warder Leonin Relic-Warder
+37% Synergy $0.33
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+34% Synergy $30.24
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+32% Synergy $19.97
Samwise the Stouthearted Samwise the Stouthearted
+32% Synergy $0.26
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+31% Synergy $0.49
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+31% Synergy $0.42
Jackdaw Savior Jackdaw Savior
+31% Synergy $0.43
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
+27% Synergy $37.25
Sanctifier en-Vec Sanctifier en-Vec
+27% Synergy $0.36
Academy Rector Academy Rector
+27% Synergy $82.54
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+26% Synergy $8.38
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+26% Synergy $2.23
Auriok Salvagers Auriok Salvagers
+25% Synergy $0.19
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+24% Synergy $12.38
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+24% Synergy $0.32
Tocatli Honor Guard Tocatli Honor Guard
+23% Synergy $0.29
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+22% Synergy $2.23
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+22% Synergy $2.90
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+22% Synergy $5.72
Doorkeeper Thrull Doorkeeper Thrull
+22% Synergy $0.69
Remorseful Cleric Remorseful Cleric
+22% Synergy $0.26
Sanctum Prelate Sanctum Prelate
+20% Synergy $1.90
Curious Farm Animals Curious Farm Animals
+19% Synergy $0.24
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+18% Synergy $7.25
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+18% Synergy $9.42
Phyrexian Censor Phyrexian Censor
+18% Synergy $0.33
Bounty Agent Bounty Agent
+17% Synergy $0.36
Stonework Packbeast Stonework Packbeast
+17% Synergy $0.17
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+16% Synergy $22.03
Phyrexian Walker Phyrexian Walker
+16% Synergy $2.30
Rhys, the Evermore Rhys, the Evermore
+16% Synergy $0.32
Phyrexian Revoker Phyrexian Revoker
+14% Synergy $0.41
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+13% Synergy $1.76
Solitude Solitude
+12% Synergy $34.76
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+9% Synergy $29.40
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+9% Synergy $0.34
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+8% Synergy $0.31
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+6% Synergy $3.97

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Ao, the Dawn Sky's Combo deck ahead.

Silence Silence
+32% Synergy $10.18
Brought Back Brought Back
+26% Synergy $2.40
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+24% Synergy $0.38
Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+21% Synergy $2.32
Second Sunrise Second Sunrise
+20% Synergy $2.81
March of Otherworldly Light March of Otherworldly Light
+8% Synergy $0.85
Continue? Continue?
+8% Synergy $1.67
Unwanted Remake Unwanted Remake
+7% Synergy $0.30
Calamity's Wake Calamity's Wake
+7% Synergy $0.24
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+6% Synergy $3.44
Tithe Tithe
+5% Synergy $37.59
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+4% Synergy $6.11
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+4% Synergy $5.07
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+3% Synergy $1.44
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+2% Synergy $0.26
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
0% Synergy $5.05
Reprieve Reprieve
-1% Synergy $2.01
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-6% Synergy $2.31
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-12% Synergy $6.87
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-17% Synergy $0.94
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-18% Synergy $0.19
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-20% Synergy $45.85

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Combo game plan forward for Ao, the Dawn Sky.

Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+23% Synergy $9.39
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+15% Synergy $0.40
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+14% Synergy $4.22
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+12% Synergy $3.54
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+12% Synergy $1.19
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+11% Synergy $0.17
Breath of Life Breath of Life
+8% Synergy $0.27
Late to Dinner Late to Dinner
+7% Synergy $0.25
Resurrection Resurrection
+6% Synergy $0.23
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+1% Synergy $2.43
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
0% Synergy $0.31
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
0% Synergy $12.76

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Ao, the Dawn Sky Combo decks.

Mirror of the Forebears Mirror of the Forebears
+59% Synergy $1.82
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+57% Synergy $53.98
Relic Vial Relic Vial
+51% Synergy $0.25
Dusk Rose Reliquary Dusk Rose Reliquary
+46% Synergy $0.30
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+43% Synergy $17.15
Portable Hole Portable Hole
+37% Synergy $0.38
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+30% Synergy $12.27
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
+28% Synergy $2.11
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+28% Synergy $7.28
Claws of Gix Claws of Gix
+27% Synergy $12.79
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+17% Synergy $2.51
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+16% Synergy $41.30
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+14% Synergy $2.65
Pithing Needle Pithing Needle
+14% Synergy $0.49
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+12% Synergy $1.43
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+11% Synergy $5.18
Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
+11% Synergy $1.56
Brainstone Brainstone
+10% Synergy $0.32
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $5.61
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+8% Synergy $4.75
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+8% Synergy $4.05
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+8% Synergy $16.21
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+7% Synergy $1.50
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+6% Synergy $0.52
Dino DNA Dino DNA
+6% Synergy $16.50
Culling Dais Culling Dais
+6% Synergy $0.19
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+6% Synergy $10.48
Disruptor Flute Disruptor Flute
+6% Synergy $1.58
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+4% Synergy $5.33
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+4% Synergy $40.31
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
0% Synergy $21.72
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
0% Synergy $2.56
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-10% Synergy $1.12
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-21% Synergy $4.10
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-22% Synergy $6.51

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Combo strategy in Ao, the Dawn Sky decks.

Angelic Renewal Angelic Renewal
+60% Synergy $0.35
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+42% Synergy $5.82
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+32% Synergy $0.71
On Thin Ice On Thin Ice
+32% Synergy $0.72
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+28% Synergy $0.57
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+24% Synergy $0.31
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+23% Synergy $2.32
Out of Time Out of Time
+19% Synergy $0.32
Martyr's Cause Martyr's Cause
+16% Synergy $1.98
Static Prison Static Prison
+14% Synergy $0.32
Fanatical Devotion Fanatical Devotion
+12% Synergy $1.11
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+9% Synergy $26.30
Endless Foot Assault Endless Foot Assault
+9% Synergy $2.34
Hardlight Containment Hardlight Containment
+8% Synergy $0.28
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+6% Synergy $1.01
Solemnity Solemnity
+5% Synergy $9.71
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+4% Synergy $0.36
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+4% Synergy $0.18
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-2% Synergy $10.65
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-8% Synergy $1.13
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-14% Synergy $6.11
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-15% Synergy $5.38

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Ao, the Dawn Sky's Combo game plan.

Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+16% Synergy $5.21
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+12% Synergy $20.40

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Ao, the Dawn Sky Combo decks.

Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+53% Synergy $14.54
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+40% Synergy $38.48
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+37% Synergy $6.13
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+37% Synergy $8.74
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+32% Synergy $45.74
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+23% Synergy $0.37
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+22% Synergy $9.86
War Room War Room
+18% Synergy $5.22
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+18% Synergy $10.65
Remote Farm Remote Farm
+18% Synergy $0.84
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+15% Synergy $1.41
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+14% Synergy $19.67
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+12% Synergy $0.38
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+10% Synergy $0.55
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+9% Synergy $4.09
Mouth of Ronom Mouth of Ronom
+8% Synergy $1.13
Volatile Fault Volatile Fault
+8% Synergy $0.33
Ruins of Trokair Ruins of Trokair
+8% Synergy $0.23
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+8% Synergy $549.38
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+7% Synergy $0.92
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+7% Synergy $21.00
Wasteland Wasteland
+7% Synergy $26.08
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+6% Synergy $0.30
Mirrorpool Mirrorpool
+6% Synergy $2.80
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+5% Synergy $0.30
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+5% Synergy $14.67
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+5% Synergy $0.83
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+4% Synergy $2.61
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+4% Synergy $0.45
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+2% Synergy $1.90
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+2% Synergy $2.48
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+1% Synergy $17.78
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-2% Synergy $7.39
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-2% Synergy $0.96
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-5% Synergy $0.32
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-7% Synergy $5.73
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-16% Synergy $6.72

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Ao, the Dawn Sky's Combo strategy.

Lotus Bloom Lotus Bloom
+44% Synergy $4.18
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+44% Synergy $1.14
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+35% Synergy $229.58
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+34% Synergy $0.49
Mox Tantalite Mox Tantalite
+32% Synergy $11.43
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+30% Synergy $37.42
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+28% Synergy $2.97
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+27% Synergy $0.31
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+25% Synergy $1.04
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+20% Synergy $0.34
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+19% Synergy $4.00
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+14% Synergy $10.35
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+13% Synergy $4.87
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+12% Synergy $1.34
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+12% Synergy $12.46
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+7% Synergy $0.41
Chromatic Sphere Chromatic Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.36
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+6% Synergy $0.58
Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+5% Synergy $0.34
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+4% Synergy $86.61

Lands

The mana base behind Ao, the Dawn Sky's Combo decks.

Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+42% Synergy $3.07
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+38% Synergy $6.34
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+38% Synergy $0.39
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+24% Synergy $0.38
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+22% Synergy $63.27
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+17% Synergy $0.31
Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+13% Synergy $0.63
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+6% Synergy $51.06
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+6% Synergy $40.65
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+5% Synergy $2.58
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+2% Synergy $0.26
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-6% Synergy $2.31
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-11% Synergy $0.34
Plains Plains
-38% Synergy $0.06

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ao, the Dawn Sky: Combo.

Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
Peri Brown Peri Brown
Lin Sivvi, Defiant Hero Lin Sivvi, Defiant Hero
The Fifth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Fifth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Celes, Rune Knight Celes, Rune Knight
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
Kentaro, the Smiling Cat Kentaro, the Smiling Cat
Reya Dawnbringer Reya Dawnbringer
Bruna, the Fading Light Bruna, the Fading Light
General Leo Cristophe General Leo Cristophe
Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Prava of the Steel Legion Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Prava of the Steel Legion
The Ninth Doctor Barbara Wright The Ninth Doctor // Barbara Wright
The Eleventh Doctor Martha Jones The Eleventh Doctor // Martha Jones
Cyan, Vengeful Samurai Cyan, Vengeful Samurai
Tazri, Stalwart Survivor Tazri, Stalwart Survivor
Mageta the Lion Mageta the Lion
Saffi Eriksdotter Saffi Eriksdotter
Zirda, the Dawnwaker Zirda, the Dawnwaker
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Jeska, Thrice Reborn Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Karn, Silver Golem Karn, Silver Golem
Elsha of the Infinite Elsha of the Infinite
Rasputin Dreamweaver Rasputin Dreamweaver
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Heliod, God of the Sun Heliod, God of the Sun
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Flaming Fist Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Flaming Fist
Samwise the Stouthearted Samwise the Stouthearted
Jo Grant Jo Grant
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Sword Coast Sailor Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Sword Coast Sailor
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Tymna the Weaver Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tymna the Weaver
The Eighth Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Eighth Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
Frodo, Determined Hero Frodo, Determined Hero
God-Eternal Oketra God-Eternal Oketra
Koll, the Forgemaster Koll, the Forgemaster
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
Overseer of Vault 76 Overseer of Vault 76