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Ao, the Dawn Sky
Price tag $0.26

Legendary Creature — Dragon Spirit

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

Combo 18% Reanimator 12% Stax 11% Artifacts 7% Sacrifice 5%
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New Cards

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

Erode Erode
+41% Synergy $5.72

High Synergy Cards

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

Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+92% Synergy $14.95
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+89% Synergy $5.25
High Market High Market
+87% Synergy $0.78
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+85% Synergy $1.83
Enduring Renewal Enduring Renewal
+79% Synergy $1.53
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+73% Synergy $1.48
Mirror of the Forebears Mirror of the Forebears
+72% Synergy $1.48
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+72% Synergy $0.33
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+70% Synergy $2.79
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+68% Synergy $1.02

Top Cards

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

Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+67% Synergy $12.59
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+67% Synergy $0.77
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+65% Synergy $0.39
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+61% Synergy $17.29
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+59% Synergy $6.42
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+57% Synergy $6.53
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+56% Synergy $2.17
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+46% Synergy $58.07
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+14% Synergy $1.19
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+2% Synergy $1.09

Game Changers

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

Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+54% Synergy $13.85
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+51% Synergy $112.13
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+41% Synergy $171.12
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+39% Synergy $39.51
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+38% Synergy $131.68
The One Ring The One Ring
+35% Synergy $104.30
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+33% Synergy $472.34
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+28% Synergy $1118.84
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+27% Synergy $819.15
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+26% Synergy $60.01

Creatures

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

Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
+66% Synergy $2.64
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+65% Synergy $5.58
Loyal Retainers Loyal Retainers
+57% Synergy $0.59
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+53% Synergy $0.35
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+52% Synergy $19.10
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+52% Synergy $7.30
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+52% Synergy $0.58
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+51% Synergy $0.20
Martyred Rusalka Martyred Rusalka
+51% Synergy $0.15
Memnite Memnite
+51% Synergy $2.83
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+50% Synergy $0.29
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+50% Synergy $3.30
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+49% Synergy $37.66
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+48% Synergy $2.95
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+48% Synergy $5.20
Restoration Specialist Restoration Specialist
+48% Synergy $0.21
Salvage Scout Salvage Scout
+44% Synergy $0.09
Doorkeeper Thrull Doorkeeper Thrull
+43% Synergy $0.71
Leonin Relic-Warder Leonin Relic-Warder
+40% Synergy $0.31
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+39% Synergy $30.56
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+34% Synergy $8.68
Phyrexian Censor Phyrexian Censor
+32% Synergy $0.32
Academy Rector Academy Rector
+30% Synergy $78.99
Solitude Solitude
+28% Synergy $34.04
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+28% Synergy $0.34
Jackdaw Savior Jackdaw Savior
+27% Synergy $0.39
Auriok Salvagers Auriok Salvagers
+27% Synergy $0.15
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+26% Synergy $3.58
Curious Farm Animals Curious Farm Animals
+26% Synergy $0.21
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+25% Synergy $20.14
Bounty Agent Bounty Agent
+25% Synergy $0.35
Rhys, the Evermore Rhys, the Evermore
+24% Synergy $0.27
Phyrexian Revoker Phyrexian Revoker
+23% Synergy $0.31
Sanctifier en-Vec Sanctifier en-Vec
+23% Synergy $0.31
Tocatli Honor Guard Tocatli Honor Guard
+23% Synergy $0.31
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+22% Synergy $0.48
Samwise the Stouthearted Samwise the Stouthearted
+22% Synergy $0.18
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+22% Synergy $0.36
Momo, Friendly Flier Momo, Friendly Flier
+20% Synergy $0.34
Soulless Jailer Soulless Jailer
+19% Synergy $1.37
Anafenza, Unyielding Lineage Anafenza, Unyielding Lineage
+17% Synergy $0.27
Sanctum Prelate Sanctum Prelate
+16% Synergy $1.50
Rescuer Chwinga Rescuer Chwinga
+16% Synergy $0.22
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+15% Synergy $2.28
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
+14% Synergy $33.45
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+11% Synergy $31.68
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+11% Synergy $11.25
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+10% Synergy $13.02
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+7% Synergy $2.13
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-9% Synergy $4.42

Instants

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

Silence Silence
+53% Synergy $10.59
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+30% Synergy $0.33
Brought Back Brought Back
+17% Synergy $2.77
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+13% Synergy $5.37
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+13% Synergy $4.17
Unwanted Remake Unwanted Remake
+13% Synergy $0.27
Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+12% Synergy $1.75
March of Otherworldly Light March of Otherworldly Light
+12% Synergy $0.99
Calamity's Wake Calamity's Wake
+9% Synergy $0.14
Second Sunrise Second Sunrise
+6% Synergy $3.00
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+5% Synergy $3.54
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+3% Synergy $0.32
Get Lost Get Lost
0% Synergy $4.05
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-5% Synergy $1.07
Reprieve Reprieve
-9% Synergy $1.31
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-19% Synergy $0.32
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-25% Synergy $0.69

Sorceries

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

Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+25% Synergy $3.62
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+22% Synergy $10.11
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+14% Synergy $2.73
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+12% Synergy $0.28
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+6% Synergy $11.89
Invoke Justice Invoke Justice
+6% Synergy $0.20
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+4% Synergy $0.32
Split Up Split Up
+4% Synergy $1.72
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+4% Synergy $1.11
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+2% Synergy $3.56
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
-1% Synergy $1.42
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-8% Synergy $3.58
Austere Command Austere Command
-18% Synergy $0.46

Utility Artifacts

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

Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+56% Synergy $55.96
Dusk Rose Reliquary Dusk Rose Reliquary
+54% Synergy $0.24
Relic Vial Relic Vial
+48% Synergy $0.26
Portable Hole Portable Hole
+43% Synergy $0.33
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+32% Synergy $10.06
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+28% Synergy $2.11
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+28% Synergy $16.89
Claws of Gix Claws of Gix
+27% Synergy $15.96
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+23% Synergy $39.14
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+23% Synergy $9.18
Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
+21% Synergy $1.47
Pithing Needle Pithing Needle
+20% Synergy $0.50
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
+13% Synergy $2.75
Disruptor Flute Disruptor Flute
+13% Synergy $1.36
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+11% Synergy $0.38
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+10% Synergy $6.92
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+10% Synergy $0.83
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+9% Synergy $1.41
Lifeline Lifeline
+7% Synergy $50.64
Static Orb Static Orb
+6% Synergy $14.87
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+6% Synergy $3.52
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+6% Synergy $0.69
Winter Orb Winter Orb
+6% Synergy $16.03
Trinisphere Trinisphere
+6% Synergy $30.12
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+6% Synergy $1.06
Damping Sphere Damping Sphere
+6% Synergy $1.12
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+1% Synergy $3.25
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.33
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
-1% Synergy $0.49
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-9% Synergy $4.93
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-11% Synergy $1.16
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-21% Synergy $3.66
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-28% Synergy $4.90

Enchantments

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

Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+54% Synergy $1.77
Angelic Renewal Angelic Renewal
+47% Synergy $0.35
On Thin Ice On Thin Ice
+33% Synergy $0.97
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+30% Synergy $0.85
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+21% Synergy $0.48
Land Tax Land Tax
+20% Synergy $13.48
Out of Time Out of Time
+20% Synergy $0.27
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+17% Synergy $0.55
Static Prison Static Prison
+17% Synergy $0.27
Hardlight Containment Hardlight Containment
+14% Synergy $0.31
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+13% Synergy $26.54
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+13% Synergy $0.33
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+10% Synergy $8.13
Martyr's Cause Martyr's Cause
+10% Synergy $1.10
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+8% Synergy $0.22
Fanatical Devotion Fanatical Devotion
+6% Synergy $0.49
Solemnity Solemnity
+6% Synergy $11.26
Crackdown Crackdown
+5% Synergy $9.38
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+4% Synergy $0.67
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+3% Synergy $14.22
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-1% Synergy $4.21
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-1% Synergy $0.87
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-14% Synergy $4.33

Planeswalkers

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

Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+33% Synergy $4.90
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+20% Synergy $18.53

Utility Lands

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

Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+52% Synergy $16.99
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+50% Synergy $5.54
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+40% Synergy $8.59
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+34% Synergy $43.89
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+25% Synergy $0.36
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+22% Synergy $13.28
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+22% Synergy $0.97
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+20% Synergy $54.27
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+18% Synergy $0.39
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+17% Synergy $7.41
Remote Farm Remote Farm
+16% Synergy $0.82
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+15% Synergy $4.19
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+13% Synergy $0.37
Wasteland Wasteland
+12% Synergy $28.26
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+11% Synergy $15.78
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+10% Synergy $23.03
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+8% Synergy $0.48
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
+7% Synergy $0.24
Mirrorpool Mirrorpool
+7% Synergy $4.04
War Room War Room
+6% Synergy $2.87
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+6% Synergy $0.31
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+6% Synergy $12.31
Mishra's Workshop Mishra's Workshop
+6% Synergy $3000.97
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+6% Synergy $540.27
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+4% Synergy $0.22
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+3% Synergy $0.95
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+2% Synergy $14.95
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
-2% Synergy $1.95
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-5% Synergy $0.28
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-7% Synergy $5.00
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-20% Synergy $6.51
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-20% Synergy $0.40

Mana Artifacts

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

Mox Opal Mox Opal
+38% Synergy $241.89
Lotus Bloom Lotus Bloom
+38% Synergy $4.41
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+34% Synergy $36.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+28% Synergy $0.69
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+26% Synergy $3.44
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+24% Synergy $0.96
Mox Tantalite Mox Tantalite
+24% Synergy $11.62
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+22% Synergy $0.36
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+21% Synergy $3.57
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+19% Synergy $0.70
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+19% Synergy $3.75
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+13% Synergy $1.84
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+13% Synergy $11.70
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+10% Synergy $12.92
Hourglass of the Lost Hourglass of the Lost
+4% Synergy $1.33
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+2% Synergy $76.28
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
-1% Synergy $5.76
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-10% Synergy $0.31
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-13% Synergy $0.23

Lands

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

Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+48% Synergy $2.95
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+44% Synergy $8.55
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+43% Synergy $0.36
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+30% Synergy $0.33
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+28% Synergy $53.37
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+8% Synergy $0.27
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+8% Synergy $37.94
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+4% Synergy $10.13
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+4% Synergy $29.61
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+4% Synergy $31.12
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+4% Synergy $15.03
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-1% Synergy $51.61
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-18% Synergy $0.31
Plains Plains
-42% Synergy $0.13

Similar Commanders

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

Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
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
Reya Dawnbringer Reya Dawnbringer
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
Bruna, the Fading Light Bruna, the Fading Light
General Leo Cristophe General Leo Cristophe
The Eleventh Doctor Martha Jones The Eleventh Doctor // Martha Jones
Cyan, Vengeful Samurai Cyan, Vengeful Samurai
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
Mageta the Lion Mageta the Lion
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Heliod, God of the Sun Heliod, God of the Sun
Karn, Silver Golem Karn, Silver Golem
Elsha of the Infinite Elsha of the Infinite
Myojin of Cleansing Fire Myojin of Cleansing Fire
Rasputin Dreamweaver Rasputin Dreamweaver
Tazri, Stalwart Survivor Tazri, Stalwart Survivor
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Flaming Fist Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Flaming Fist
Samwise the Stouthearted Samwise the Stouthearted
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
Jo Grant Jo Grant
Zirda, the Dawnwaker Zirda, the Dawnwaker
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
Kentaro, the Smiling Cat Kentaro, the Smiling Cat
Lin Sivvi, Defiant Hero Lin Sivvi, Defiant Hero
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
Overseer of Vault 76 Overseer of Vault 76
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
Snow Villiers Snow Villiers