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Banon, the Returners' Leader
Price tag $0.13

Legendary CreatureHuman Cleric Rebel

Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for W
Boros

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#2636 Current Rank
#2363 Last Week
#3048 Last Month

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Banon, the Returners' Leader decks.

Smellerbee, Rebel Fighter Smellerbee, Rebel Fighter
+30% Synergy $0.50
Jet, Freedom Fighter Jet, Freedom Fighter
+21% Synergy $0.07
Freedom Fighter Recruit Freedom Fighter Recruit
+19% Synergy $0.11
Pipsqueak, Rebel Strongarm Pipsqueak, Rebel Strongarm
+19% Synergy $0.19
The Duke, Rebel Sentry The Duke, Rebel Sentry
+18% Synergy $0.21

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Banon, the Returners' Leader's abilities and overall game plan.

Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+64% Synergy $15.05
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+52% Synergy $0.28
Magmakin Artillerist Magmakin Artillerist
+51% Synergy $0.11
Conspiracy Theorist Conspiracy Theorist
+47% Synergy $0.36
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+44% Synergy $0.43
Gau, Feral Youth Gau, Feral Youth
+44% Synergy $0.14
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+43% Synergy $1.66
Ivora, Insatiable Heir Ivora, Insatiable Heir
+43% Synergy $0.71
Marauding Mako Marauding Mako
+43% Synergy $0.93
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant Phoenix, Warden of Fire Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
+43% Synergy $0.54

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Banon, the Returners' Leader decks.

Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
+42% Synergy $0.17
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+42% Synergy $1.33
Glint-Horn Buccaneer Glint-Horn Buccaneer
+42% Synergy $5.85
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+41% Synergy $0.33
Surly Badgersaur Surly Badgersaur
+40% Synergy $10.31
Tersa Lightshatter Tersa Lightshatter
+40% Synergy $0.44
Anger Anger
+37% Synergy $1.61
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+32% Synergy $0.11
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-9% Synergy $1.72
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-17% Synergy $1.05

Game Changers

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

Gamble Gamble
+10% Synergy $9.42
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+8% Synergy $11.26
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+1% Synergy $11.38
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-10% Synergy $30.49
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-11% Synergy $30.65
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-15% Synergy $44.01

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Banon, the Returners' Leader's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Enterprising Scallywag Enterprising Scallywag
+37% Synergy $0.12
Veronica, Dissident Scribe Veronica, Dissident Scribe
+37% Synergy $0.16
Quintorius, Field Historian Quintorius, Field Historian
+35% Synergy $0.08
Plargg, Dean of Chaos Augusta, Dean of Order Plargg, Dean of Chaos
+33% Synergy $0.14
Cyan, Vengeful Samurai Cyan, Vengeful Samurai
+33% Synergy $0.15
Containment Construct Containment Construct
+31% Synergy $0.49
Millikin Millikin
+30% Synergy $0.13
Brallin, Skyshark Rider Brallin, Skyshark Rider
+30% Synergy $3.78
Venerable Warsinger Venerable Warsinger
+28% Synergy $0.16
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+27% Synergy $0.19
Fear of Missing Out Fear of Missing Out
+27% Synergy $3.16
Charming Scoundrel Charming Scoundrel
+27% Synergy $0.73
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+25% Synergy $0.74
Redemption Choir Redemption Choir
+24% Synergy $0.14
Phlage, Titan of Fire's Fury Phlage, Titan of Fire's Fury
+22% Synergy $12.13
General Leo Cristophe General Leo Cristophe
+22% Synergy $0.13
Mog, Moogle Warrior Mog, Moogle Warrior
+21% Synergy $0.18
Angel of Indemnity Angel of Indemnity
+19% Synergy $4.09
Seasoned Pyromancer Seasoned Pyromancer
+19% Synergy $5.11
Queen Kayla bin-Kroog Queen Kayla bin-Kroog
+18% Synergy $0.11
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+15% Synergy $3.59
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+15% Synergy $0.29
Flayer of the Hatebound Flayer of the Hatebound
+14% Synergy $0.19
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+13% Synergy $0.08
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+12% Synergy $3.51
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+12% Synergy $2.87
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+12% Synergy $0.70
Longshot, Rebel Bowman Longshot, Rebel Bowman
+12% Synergy $5.02
Jet, Rebel Leader Jet, Rebel Leader
+12% Synergy $0.21
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+11% Synergy $1.49
Valiant Rescuer Valiant Rescuer
+11% Synergy $0.05
Drannith Healer Drannith Healer
+11% Synergy $0.08
Flourishing Fox Flourishing Fox
+11% Synergy $0.11
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+10% Synergy $2.52
Hollow One Hollow One
+10% Synergy $0.39
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+9% Synergy $0.68
Squee, Goblin Nabob Squee, Goblin Nabob
+9% Synergy $0.17
Oliphaunt Oliphaunt
+9% Synergy $0.20
Rampaging War Mammoth Rampaging War Mammoth
+9% Synergy $0.18
Otharri, Suns' Glory Otharri, Suns' Glory
+8% Synergy $5.64
Subira, Tulzidi Caravanner Subira, Tulzidi Caravanner
+8% Synergy $0.10
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+6% Synergy $0.36
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+5% Synergy $0.45
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+5% Synergy $36.67
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+4% Synergy $2.18
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+4% Synergy $5.79
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+3% Synergy $13.87
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-1% Synergy $1.89
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
-3% Synergy $5.76
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-13% Synergy $0.20

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Banon, the Returners' Leader safe.

Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+33% Synergy $2.10
Big Score Big Score
+28% Synergy $0.71
Cathartic Pyre Cathartic Pyre
+13% Synergy $0.33
Forsake the Worldly Forsake the Worldly
+11% Synergy $0.06
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+9% Synergy $7.04
Skycrash Skycrash
+8% Synergy $0.06
Brought Back Brought Back
+7% Synergy $1.60
Rally the Peasants Rally the Peasants
+7% Synergy $0.03
Zenith Flare Zenith Flare
+7% Synergy $0.05
Laughing Mad Laughing Mad
+5% Synergy $0.07
Electric Revelation Electric Revelation
+5% Synergy $0.11
Scrap Scrap
+5% Synergy $0.18
Destroy Evil Destroy Evil
+5% Synergy $0.13
Starstorm Starstorm
+4% Synergy $0.21
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+3% Synergy $0.46
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+3% Synergy $0.25
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+3% Synergy $17.50
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+1% Synergy $7.39
Disenchant Disenchant
0% Synergy $0.14
Inventory Management Inventory Management
-1% Synergy $2.11
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-1% Synergy $11.77
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-2% Synergy $0.29
Lightning Helix Lightning Helix
-3% Synergy $0.14
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.71
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-4% Synergy $1.26
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-4% Synergy $0.74
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-5% Synergy $1.12
Abrade Abrade
-5% Synergy $0.12
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-7% Synergy $48.80
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-8% Synergy $0.37
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-10% Synergy $0.96
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
-12% Synergy $3.80
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-28% Synergy $4.86

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Banon, the Returners' Leader's game plan and control the board.

Call a Surprise Witness Call a Surprise Witness
+34% Synergy $0.08
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+31% Synergy $1.32
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+20% Synergy $0.40
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+19% Synergy $0.20
Austere Command Austere Command
+18% Synergy $0.27
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+18% Synergy $0.10
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
+17% Synergy $2.23
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+16% Synergy $0.20
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+14% Synergy $1.00
Helping Hand Helping Hand
+11% Synergy $0.23
Snort Snort
+11% Synergy $0.20
Song of Blood Song of Blood
+10% Synergy $0.21
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+9% Synergy $0.17
Recommission Recommission
+9% Synergy $0.16
Akroma's Vengeance Akroma's Vengeance
+9% Synergy $0.75
Highway Robbery Highway Robbery
+9% Synergy $0.21
Spectacular Pileup Spectacular Pileup
+8% Synergy $0.21
Leave // Chance Leave // Chance
+8% Synergy $0.20
Pyretic Charge Pyretic Charge
+8% Synergy $0.26
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+7% Synergy $1499.99
Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+7% Synergy $0.18
Dismantling Wave Dismantling Wave
+6% Synergy $0.14
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+5% Synergy $0.38
Marshaling Cry Marshaling Cry
+5% Synergy $0.17
Planar Birth Planar Birth
+5% Synergy $3.19
Storm of Souls Storm of Souls
+5% Synergy $0.16
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+4% Synergy $1.00
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+3% Synergy $3.04
Wrath of God Wrath of God
0% Synergy $2.68
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-1% Synergy $1.44
Farewell Farewell
-3% Synergy $3.39
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-10% Synergy $2.28

Utility Artifacts

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

Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+31% Synergy $1.54
Currency Converter Currency Converter
+30% Synergy $10.48
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+28% Synergy $1.52
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+28% Synergy $0.58
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+12% Synergy $0.99
Key to the City Key to the City
+11% Synergy $0.45
Coin of Fate Coin of Fate
+11% Synergy $0.12
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+8% Synergy $0.33
Pre-War Formalwear Pre-War Formalwear
+8% Synergy $0.79
Fluctuator Fluctuator
+8% Synergy $0.55
Abandoned Sarcophagus Abandoned Sarcophagus
+7% Synergy $0.11
Bag of Holding Bag of Holding
+5% Synergy $0.11
Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+5% Synergy $0.57
Grinding Station Grinding Station
+4% Synergy $9.74
Glimmer Lens Glimmer Lens
+3% Synergy $1.97
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+3% Synergy $2.89
Kemba's Banner Kemba's Banner
+3% Synergy $0.27
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.18
Bladehold War-Whip Bladehold War-Whip
-1% Synergy $0.10
Hexplate Wallbreaker Hexplate Wallbreaker
-1% Synergy $8.47
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-2% Synergy $3.70
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-7% Synergy $3.28
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-23% Synergy $3.86
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-32% Synergy $1.38

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Banon, the Returners' Leader's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+30% Synergy $2.20
Spirit Cairn Spirit Cairn
+27% Synergy $0.10
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+16% Synergy $7.59
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+15% Synergy $1.84
On Wings of Gold On Wings of Gold
+15% Synergy $0.28
Shadow of the Goblin Shadow of the Goblin
+14% Synergy $0.88
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+11% Synergy $0.71
Tectonic Reformation Tectonic Reformation
+11% Synergy $0.28
Enduring Renewal Enduring Renewal
+8% Synergy $1.51
Lightning Rift Lightning Rift
+8% Synergy $0.04
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+7% Synergy $0.88
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+7% Synergy $0.15
Unpredictable Cyclone Unpredictable Cyclone
+7% Synergy $0.08
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+6% Synergy $11.35
Bound in Silence Bound in Silence
+5% Synergy $0.08
Cast Out Cast Out
+5% Synergy $0.04
Connecting the Dots Connecting the Dots
+5% Synergy $0.14
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+4% Synergy $3.97
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+4% Synergy $0.63
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+3% Synergy $0.46
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
-1% Synergy $2.85
Land Tax Land Tax
-4% Synergy $19.92

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Banon, the Returners' Leader to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Nahiri, the Harbinger Nahiri, the Harbinger
+5% Synergy $0.39

Utility Lands

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

Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+20% Synergy $0.54
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+12% Synergy $0.10
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+11% Synergy $0.09
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+10% Synergy $0.14
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+10% Synergy $0.10
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+8% Synergy $0.05
Blasted Landscape Blasted Landscape
+8% Synergy $1.71
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+7% Synergy $18.39
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+7% Synergy $0.78
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+7% Synergy $0.39
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+6% Synergy $0.11
Avishkar Raceway Avishkar Raceway
+6% Synergy $0.03
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+6% Synergy $1.43
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+5% Synergy $0.11
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+4% Synergy $0.23
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
+4% Synergy $1.00
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+4% Synergy $1.26
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.42
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
0% Synergy $5.02
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
0% Synergy $1.30
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
0% Synergy $0.21
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-1% Synergy $0.15
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
-2% Synergy $0.57
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.13
Axgard Armory Axgard Armory
-4% Synergy $0.46
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
-5% Synergy $0.17
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-8% Synergy $3.48
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
-10% Synergy $0.18
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-25% Synergy $0.38

Mana Artifacts

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

Hourglass of the Lost Hourglass of the Lost
+20% Synergy $0.62
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+4% Synergy $61.28
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-6% Synergy $0.26
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-6% Synergy $0.85
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-7% Synergy $0.14
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-8% Synergy $0.19
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-8% Synergy $1.22
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-12% Synergy $0.39
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-19% Synergy $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-25% Synergy $1.27

Lands

The mana base foundation for Banon, the Returners' Leader decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
+28% Synergy $0.40
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+20% Synergy $8.36
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
+20% Synergy $2.31
Plateau Plateau
+20% Synergy $325.65
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
+19% Synergy $6.88
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+18% Synergy $4.93
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+18% Synergy $0.09
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+15% Synergy $3.59
Glittering Massif Glittering Massif
+14% Synergy $0.20
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+14% Synergy $1.00
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+13% Synergy $20.18
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+12% Synergy $0.17
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+11% Synergy $0.43
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+10% Synergy $0.15
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+9% Synergy $0.18
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+9% Synergy $24.08
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+8% Synergy $4.63
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+8% Synergy $12.78
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+8% Synergy $2.43
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+7% Synergy $9.57
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+7% Synergy $13.22
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
+6% Synergy $0.10
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+6% Synergy $13.73
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+6% Synergy $25.27
Night Market Night Market
+6% Synergy $0.11
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+5% Synergy $7.51
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
+5% Synergy $2.26
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+5% Synergy $31.41
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+4% Synergy $0.14
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+4% Synergy $2.18
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+4% Synergy $1.00
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+3% Synergy $0.18
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+3% Synergy $0.46
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+3% Synergy $0.25
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.08
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.09
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
+1% Synergy $2.87
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
+1% Synergy $0.33
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-1% Synergy $11.77
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.19
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
-2% Synergy $0.07
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.71
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-4% Synergy $13.78
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-4% Synergy $0.16
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-7% Synergy $0.15
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-8% Synergy $0.15
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
-8% Synergy $1.09
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-11% Synergy $0.10
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-13% Synergy $0.08
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-14% Synergy $0.13

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