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Banon, the Returners' Leader
Price tag $0.31

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

#2998 Current Rank
#3968 Last Week
#2998 Last Month

New Cards

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

Kirol, Attentive First-Year Kirol, Attentive First-Year
+7% Synergy $0.36
Quintorius, History Chaser Quintorius, History Chaser
+6% Synergy
Cool but Rude Cool but Rude
+5% Synergy $11.22

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
+59% Synergy $18.48
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+56% Synergy $0.37
Magmakin Artillerist Magmakin Artillerist
+54% Synergy $0.16
Conspiracy Theorist Conspiracy Theorist
+51% Synergy $0.42
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+48% Synergy $2.00
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+47% Synergy $0.58
Ivora, Insatiable Heir Ivora, Insatiable Heir
+46% Synergy $0.73
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant Phoenix, Warden of Fire Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
+45% Synergy $0.90
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
+45% Synergy $0.35
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+44% Synergy $0.43

Top Cards

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

Gau, Feral Youth Gau, Feral Youth
+44% Synergy $0.28
Marauding Mako Marauding Mako
+44% Synergy $0.74
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+43% Synergy $2.85
Surly Badgersaur Surly Badgersaur
+42% Synergy $9.38
Anger Anger
+41% Synergy $1.97
Glint-Horn Buccaneer Glint-Horn Buccaneer
+41% Synergy $6.55
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+38% Synergy $0.27
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+34% Synergy $0.33
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-5% Synergy $1.25
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-11% Synergy $1.37

Game Changers

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

Gamble Gamble
+9% Synergy $13.71
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+7% Synergy $13.61
Farewell Farewell
-3% Synergy $7.19
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-8% Synergy $43.27
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-13% Synergy $49.53

Creatures

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

Quintorius, Field Historian Quintorius, Field Historian
+40% Synergy $0.13
Tersa Lightshatter Tersa Lightshatter
+40% Synergy $0.45
Veronica, Dissident Scribe Veronica, Dissident Scribe
+39% Synergy $0.28
Enterprising Scallywag Enterprising Scallywag
+39% Synergy $0.08
Cyan, Vengeful Samurai Cyan, Vengeful Samurai
+36% Synergy $0.19
Containment Construct Containment Construct
+34% Synergy $0.59
Plargg, Dean of Chaos Augusta, Dean of Order Plargg, Dean of Chaos
+34% Synergy $0.24
Millikin Millikin
+34% Synergy $0.29
Brallin, Skyshark Rider Brallin, Skyshark Rider
+33% Synergy $3.31
Venerable Warsinger Venerable Warsinger
+30% Synergy $0.27
Fear of Missing Out Fear of Missing Out
+26% Synergy $3.66
Charming Scoundrel Charming Scoundrel
+26% Synergy $1.01
Redemption Choir Redemption Choir
+26% Synergy $0.26
General Leo Cristophe General Leo Cristophe
+25% Synergy $0.20
Queen Kayla bin-Kroog Queen Kayla bin-Kroog
+24% Synergy $0.23
Mog, Moogle Warrior Mog, Moogle Warrior
+24% Synergy $0.25
Phlage, Titan of Fire's Fury Phlage, Titan of Fire's Fury
+23% Synergy $13.31
Smellerbee, Rebel Fighter Smellerbee, Rebel Fighter
+23% Synergy $0.44
Angel of Indemnity Angel of Indemnity
+23% Synergy $4.17
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+21% Synergy $0.58
Seasoned Pyromancer Seasoned Pyromancer
+20% Synergy $6.27
Flayer of the Hatebound Flayer of the Hatebound
+18% Synergy $0.32
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+17% Synergy $0.22
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+16% Synergy $0.37
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+14% Synergy $3.56
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+14% Synergy $4.26
Jet, Rebel Leader Jet, Rebel Leader
+14% Synergy $0.28
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+13% Synergy $0.93
Jet, Freedom Fighter Jet, Freedom Fighter
+13% Synergy $0.14
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+12% Synergy $5.67
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+12% Synergy $1.36
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+11% Synergy $3.24
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+11% Synergy $0.93
Timeless Dragon Timeless Dragon
+11% Synergy $0.32
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+9% Synergy $0.31
Otharri, Suns' Glory Otharri, Suns' Glory
+9% Synergy $9.99
Freedom Fighter Recruit Freedom Fighter Recruit
+9% Synergy $0.11
The Duke, Rebel Sentry The Duke, Rebel Sentry
+9% Synergy $0.24
Oliphaunt Oliphaunt
+9% Synergy $0.21
Fuming Effigy Fuming Effigy
+9% Synergy $0.07
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+7% Synergy $0.59
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+7% Synergy $1.52
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+5% Synergy $1.09
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+5% Synergy $42.97
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+5% Synergy $1.96
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+1% Synergy $19.40
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
0% Synergy $4.80
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
-4% Synergy $8.40
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-5% Synergy $0.30
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-14% Synergy $53.73

Instants

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

Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+33% Synergy $3.74
Big Score Big Score
+32% Synergy $0.99
Cathartic Pyre Cathartic Pyre
+11% Synergy $0.30
Brought Back Brought Back
+10% Synergy $2.16
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+9% Synergy $10.47
Laughing Mad Laughing Mad
+8% Synergy $0.17
Forsake the Worldly Forsake the Worldly
+8% Synergy $0.16
Skycrash Skycrash
+6% Synergy $0.13
Electric Revelation Electric Revelation
+6% Synergy $0.35
Rally the Peasants Rally the Peasants
+5% Synergy $0.08
Zenith Flare Zenith Flare
+5% Synergy $0.16
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+2% Synergy $0.52
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+2% Synergy $13.37
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+2% Synergy $0.31
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+1% Synergy $7.92
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
0% Synergy $0.37
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.39
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-1% Synergy $2.20
Inventory Management Inventory Management
-1% Synergy $2.99
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-2% Synergy $0.51
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-2% Synergy $6.43
Reprieve Reprieve
-3% Synergy $1.90
Abrade Abrade
-4% Synergy $0.15
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-5% Synergy $2.95
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-5% Synergy $6.66
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-8% Synergy $1.28
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-8% Synergy $66.45
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
-13% Synergy $4.99
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-23% Synergy $3.75

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
+31% Synergy $0.08
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+27% Synergy $1.93
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+20% Synergy $0.61
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+18% Synergy $0.33
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+18% Synergy $0.34
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+18% Synergy $0.16
Austere Command Austere Command
+14% Synergy $0.43
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
+13% Synergy $2.96
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+12% Synergy $1.10
Helping Hand Helping Hand
+12% Synergy $0.28
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+10% Synergy $1907.80
Snort Snort
+9% Synergy $0.35
Pyretic Charge Pyretic Charge
+9% Synergy $0.44
Highway Robbery Highway Robbery
+8% Synergy $0.21
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+7% Synergy $0.31
Recommission Recommission
+7% Synergy $0.29
Dismantling Wave Dismantling Wave
+7% Synergy $0.26
Spectacular Pileup Spectacular Pileup
+7% Synergy $0.25
Song of Blood Song of Blood
+7% Synergy $0.20
Leave // Chance Leave // Chance
+7% Synergy $0.23
Planar Birth Planar Birth
+7% Synergy $3.26
Akroma's Vengeance Akroma's Vengeance
+7% Synergy $0.43
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+6% Synergy $0.46
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+5% Synergy $6.66
Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+5% Synergy $0.31
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $1.15
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+1% Synergy $0.31
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-1% Synergy $0.74
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-2% Synergy $0.34
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-11% Synergy $2.56

Utility Artifacts

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

Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+31% Synergy $1.42
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+28% Synergy $3.27
Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+28% Synergy $1.66
Currency Converter Currency Converter
+27% Synergy $14.51
Key to the City Key to the City
+15% Synergy $2.47
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+10% Synergy $1.35
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+9% Synergy $0.42
Coin of Fate Coin of Fate
+8% Synergy $0.19
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+7% Synergy $1.92
Fluctuator Fluctuator
+7% Synergy $1.24
Pre-War Formalwear Pre-War Formalwear
+6% Synergy $2.66
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $0.28
Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+5% Synergy $1.00
Abandoned Sarcophagus Abandoned Sarcophagus
+5% Synergy $0.22
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+4% Synergy $3.29
Kemba's Banner Kemba's Banner
+4% Synergy $0.27
Grinding Station Grinding Station
+4% Synergy $14.98
Glimmer Lens Glimmer Lens
+3% Synergy $2.37
Hexgold Hoverwings Hexgold Hoverwings
+3% Synergy $0.13
Bladehold War-Whip Bladehold War-Whip
0% Synergy $0.28
Hexplate Wallbreaker Hexplate Wallbreaker
0% Synergy $7.62
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-1% Synergy $4.65
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-6% Synergy $4.97
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-24% Synergy $4.56
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-28% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

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

Spirit Cairn Spirit Cairn
+28% Synergy $0.11
Shadow of the Goblin Shadow of the Goblin
+25% Synergy $0.68
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+25% Synergy $2.83
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+17% Synergy $7.35
On Wings of Gold On Wings of Gold
+17% Synergy $0.40
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+13% Synergy $0.49
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+13% Synergy $2.75
Tectonic Reformation Tectonic Reformation
+10% Synergy $0.37
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+8% Synergy $2.43
Lightning Rift Lightning Rift
+7% Synergy $0.09
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+6% Synergy $12.75
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+6% Synergy $0.24
Unpredictable Cyclone Unpredictable Cyclone
+6% Synergy $0.12
Enduring Renewal Enduring Renewal
+6% Synergy $1.44
Connecting the Dots Connecting the Dots
+5% Synergy $0.24
Bound in Silence Bound in Silence
+5% Synergy $0.10
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+3% Synergy $5.23
Land Tax Land Tax
0% Synergy $25.63
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
0% Synergy $3.39
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
-5% Synergy $6.18
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
-11% Synergy $1.88

Planeswalkers

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

Nahiri, the Harbinger Nahiri, the Harbinger
+3% Synergy $0.44

Utility Lands

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

Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+26% Synergy $0.72
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+11% Synergy $0.21
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+11% Synergy $0.18
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+10% Synergy $0.16
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+9% Synergy $0.27
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+9% Synergy $0.11
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+6% Synergy $22.56
Blasted Landscape Blasted Landscape
+6% Synergy $1.47
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+5% Synergy $0.89
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+5% Synergy $0.48
Avishkar Raceway Avishkar Raceway
+5% Synergy $0.23
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+4% Synergy $0.14
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+4% Synergy $2.66
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+3% Synergy $0.36
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+2% Synergy $5.92
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+2% Synergy $0.24
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+1% Synergy $1.78
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
0% Synergy $2.31
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.44
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
0% Synergy $1.20
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-2% Synergy $0.31
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
-2% Synergy $0.52
Axgard Armory Axgard Armory
-3% Synergy $0.46
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.30
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $37.08
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
-6% Synergy $0.28
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
-8% Synergy $0.30
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-8% Synergy $5.99
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-9% Synergy $0.36
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-25% Synergy $0.39

Mana Artifacts

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

Hourglass of the Lost Hourglass of the Lost
+21% Synergy $0.69
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+4% Synergy $71.00
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
0% Synergy $0.33
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.30
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $1.06
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $2.55
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-6% Synergy $0.31
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-7% Synergy $0.44
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-17% Synergy $0.37
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-22% Synergy $1.01

Lands

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

Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
+27% Synergy $0.38
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
+18% Synergy $13.49
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+17% Synergy $10.53
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
+17% Synergy $2.91
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+15% Synergy $1.00
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+14% Synergy $3.56
Plateau Plateau
+13% Synergy $331.42
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+12% Synergy $1.10
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+11% Synergy $0.37
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+11% Synergy $5.81
Glittering Massif Glittering Massif
+11% Synergy $0.33
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+10% Synergy $26.47
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+9% Synergy $29.10
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+8% Synergy $2.56
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+8% Synergy $0.28
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+7% Synergy $0.31
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+7% Synergy $11.34
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+7% Synergy $1.52
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+6% Synergy $10.79
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+6% Synergy $19.28
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+5% Synergy $0.35
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+5% Synergy $0.30
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+5% Synergy $15.77
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+5% Synergy $30.46
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+5% Synergy $2.81
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+5% Synergy $5.71
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+4% Synergy $17.28
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
+4% Synergy $0.30
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $35.46
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
+3% Synergy $0.28
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.21
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+2% Synergy $0.52
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+2% Synergy $13.37
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.25
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+1% Synergy $0.19
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.39
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
0% Synergy $0.34
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
-2% Synergy $1.72
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-3% Synergy $3.60
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-3% Synergy $0.19
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.23
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
-4% Synergy $0.20
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-6% Synergy $15.45
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-6% Synergy $0.30
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-7% Synergy $0.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-8% Synergy $0.22
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
-9% Synergy $1.03
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-11% Synergy $0.33
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-11% Synergy $0.33
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-12% Synergy $0.29

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