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Banon, the Returners' Leader
Price tag $0.15

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

#2676 Current Rank
#2619 Last Week
#2988 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
+2% Synergy $0.34

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
+62% Synergy $14.62
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+55% Synergy $0.25
Magmakin Artillerist Magmakin Artillerist
+53% Synergy $0.18
Conspiracy Theorist Conspiracy Theorist
+48% Synergy $0.35
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+47% Synergy $0.52
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant Phoenix, Warden of Fire Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
+45% Synergy $0.77
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+45% Synergy $1.82
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+44% Synergy $0.45
Ivora, Insatiable Heir Ivora, Insatiable Heir
+44% Synergy $0.92
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+43% Synergy $2.50

Top Cards

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

Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
+43% Synergy $0.54
Gau, Feral Youth Gau, Feral Youth
+43% Synergy $0.19
Surly Badgersaur Surly Badgersaur
+42% Synergy $9.28
Marauding Mako Marauding Mako
+42% Synergy $0.53
Tersa Lightshatter Tersa Lightshatter
+42% Synergy $0.38
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+34% Synergy $0.12
Big Score Big Score
+33% Synergy $0.86
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+31% Synergy $0.25
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-8% Synergy $0.93
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-14% Synergy $1.16

Game Changers

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

Gamble Gamble
+9% Synergy $10.73
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+9% Synergy $13.17
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-10% Synergy $42.23

Creatures

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

Glint-Horn Buccaneer Glint-Horn Buccaneer
+41% Synergy $6.14
Anger Anger
+39% Synergy $1.99
Veronica, Dissident Scribe Veronica, Dissident Scribe
+38% Synergy $0.15
Enterprising Scallywag Enterprising Scallywag
+38% Synergy $0.07
Quintorius, Field Historian Quintorius, Field Historian
+35% Synergy $0.08
Plargg, Dean of Chaos Augusta, Dean of Order Plargg, Dean of Chaos
+35% Synergy $0.20
Cyan, Vengeful Samurai Cyan, Vengeful Samurai
+33% Synergy $0.18
Brallin, Skyshark Rider Brallin, Skyshark Rider
+31% Synergy $3.95
Containment Construct Containment Construct
+30% Synergy $0.51
Millikin Millikin
+28% Synergy $0.12
Venerable Warsinger Venerable Warsinger
+28% Synergy $0.14
Fear of Missing Out Fear of Missing Out
+27% Synergy $3.55
Charming Scoundrel Charming Scoundrel
+26% Synergy $0.70
Redemption Choir Redemption Choir
+26% Synergy $0.14
General Leo Cristophe General Leo Cristophe
+24% Synergy $0.14
Mog, Moogle Warrior Mog, Moogle Warrior
+23% Synergy $0.22
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+22% Synergy $0.51
Queen Kayla bin-Kroog Queen Kayla bin-Kroog
+22% Synergy $0.14
Phlage, Titan of Fire's Fury Phlage, Titan of Fire's Fury
+21% Synergy $11.56
Smellerbee, Rebel Fighter Smellerbee, Rebel Fighter
+20% Synergy $0.45
Seasoned Pyromancer Seasoned Pyromancer
+20% Synergy $5.67
Angel of Indemnity Angel of Indemnity
+19% Synergy $4.21
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+16% Synergy $0.33
Jet, Freedom Fighter Jet, Freedom Fighter
+16% Synergy $0.05
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+15% Synergy $3.77
Flayer of the Hatebound Flayer of the Hatebound
+15% Synergy $0.26
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+14% Synergy $0.09
The Duke, Rebel Sentry The Duke, Rebel Sentry
+13% Synergy $0.18
Jet, Rebel Leader Jet, Rebel Leader
+13% Synergy $0.35
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+12% Synergy $3.03
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+12% Synergy $1.22
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+11% Synergy $2.87
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+11% Synergy $0.82
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+11% Synergy $0.92
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+10% Synergy $4.97
Freedom Fighter Recruit Freedom Fighter Recruit
+10% Synergy $0.12
Otharri, Suns' Glory Otharri, Suns' Glory
+9% Synergy $11.67
Valiant Rescuer Valiant Rescuer
+9% Synergy $0.11
Squee, Goblin Nabob Squee, Goblin Nabob
+9% Synergy $0.21
Flourishing Fox Flourishing Fox
+9% Synergy $0.11
Timeless Dragon Timeless Dragon
+9% Synergy $0.23
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+7% Synergy $0.50
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+7% Synergy $1.86
Subira, Tulzidi Caravanner Subira, Tulzidi Caravanner
+7% Synergy $0.10
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+6% Synergy $0.60
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+4% Synergy $37.52
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
0% Synergy $4.31
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
-4% Synergy $7.32
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-9% Synergy $0.23
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-15% Synergy $46.54

Instants

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

Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+33% Synergy $3.78
Cathartic Pyre Cathartic Pyre
+12% Synergy $0.06
Brought Back Brought Back
+9% Synergy $1.53
Forsake the Worldly Forsake the Worldly
+9% Synergy $0.09
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+7% Synergy $8.67
Skycrash Skycrash
+7% Synergy $0.07
Rally the Peasants Rally the Peasants
+6% Synergy $0.04
Zenith Flare Zenith Flare
+6% Synergy $0.08
Laughing Mad Laughing Mad
+5% Synergy $0.10
Electric Revelation Electric Revelation
+5% Synergy $0.17
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+2% Synergy $0.63
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+1% Synergy $8.26
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $11.47
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.27
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-1% Synergy $1.44
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-3% Synergy $3.22
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-4% Synergy $1.76
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-4% Synergy $6.16
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-5% Synergy $0.47
Abrade Abrade
-5% Synergy $0.17
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-7% Synergy $62.01
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-12% Synergy $0.87
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
-13% Synergy $4.47
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-26% Synergy $4.23

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
+33% Synergy $0.07
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+28% Synergy $1.58
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+22% Synergy $0.46
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+20% Synergy $0.25
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+19% Synergy $0.15
Austere Command Austere Command
+17% Synergy $0.43
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+16% Synergy $0.08
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
+15% Synergy $2.21
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+13% Synergy $1.07
Helping Hand Helping Hand
+12% Synergy $0.18
Snort Snort
+10% Synergy $0.26
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+9% Synergy $1719.97
Recommission Recommission
+9% Synergy $0.26
Highway Robbery Highway Robbery
+9% Synergy $0.22
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+8% Synergy $0.21
Pyretic Charge Pyretic Charge
+8% Synergy $0.27
Akroma's Vengeance Akroma's Vengeance
+8% Synergy $0.44
Song of Blood Song of Blood
+8% Synergy $0.22
Leave // Chance Leave // Chance
+7% Synergy $0.22
Dismantling Wave Dismantling Wave
+7% Synergy $0.15
Spectacular Pileup Spectacular Pileup
+7% Synergy $0.19
Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+6% Synergy $0.14
Planar Birth Planar Birth
+6% Synergy $3.20
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+5% Synergy $0.44
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+4% Synergy $0.97
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+4% Synergy $5.76
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-3% Synergy $0.93
Farewell Farewell
-4% Synergy $4.79

Utility Artifacts

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

Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+30% Synergy $1.06
Currency Converter Currency Converter
+28% Synergy $11.91
Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+28% Synergy $1.28
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+28% Synergy $2.14
Key to the City Key to the City
+13% Synergy $0.55
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+11% Synergy $0.39
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+10% Synergy $1.17
Coin of Fate Coin of Fate
+9% Synergy $0.12
Pre-War Formalwear Pre-War Formalwear
+7% Synergy $1.50
Fluctuator Fluctuator
+7% Synergy $0.75
Abandoned Sarcophagus Abandoned Sarcophagus
+6% Synergy $0.12
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.23
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+4% Synergy $3.36
Glimmer Lens Glimmer Lens
+3% Synergy $1.72
Kemba's Banner Kemba's Banner
+3% Synergy $0.26
Bladehold War-Whip Bladehold War-Whip
0% Synergy $0.13
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-1% Synergy $4.74
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-6% Synergy $4.36
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-30% Synergy $1.58

Enchantments

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

Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+27% Synergy $2.72
Spirit Cairn Spirit Cairn
+27% Synergy $0.11
Shadow of the Goblin Shadow of the Goblin
+20% Synergy $0.71
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+17% Synergy $7.13
On Wings of Gold On Wings of Gold
+15% Synergy $0.23
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+14% Synergy $2.20
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+13% Synergy $0.45
Tectonic Reformation Tectonic Reformation
+10% Synergy $0.26
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+8% Synergy $1.79
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+8% Synergy $0.13
Lightning Rift Lightning Rift
+7% Synergy $0.04
Enduring Renewal Enduring Renewal
+7% Synergy $1.54
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+6% Synergy $11.32
Unpredictable Cyclone Unpredictable Cyclone
+6% Synergy $0.08
Connecting the Dots Connecting the Dots
+5% Synergy $0.19
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+4% Synergy $4.25
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
0% Synergy $2.77
Land Tax Land Tax
-1% Synergy $24.31
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
-7% Synergy $6.22

Planeswalkers

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

Nahiri, the Harbinger Nahiri, the Harbinger
+4% Synergy $0.51

Utility Lands

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

Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+23% Synergy $0.64
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+12% Synergy $0.10
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+11% Synergy $0.13
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+11% Synergy $0.07
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+10% Synergy $0.06
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+10% Synergy $0.09
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+7% Synergy $19.58
Blasted Landscape Blasted Landscape
+7% Synergy $1.57
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+6% Synergy $0.82
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+6% Synergy $0.10
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+6% Synergy $0.38
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+5% Synergy $0.11
Avishkar Raceway Avishkar Raceway
+5% Synergy $0.06
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+5% Synergy $1.62
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+3% Synergy $0.30
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+1% Synergy $0.23
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
0% Synergy $5.18
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.59
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-1% Synergy $1.41
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-1% Synergy $0.15
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
-1% Synergy $0.55
Axgard Armory Axgard Armory
-3% Synergy $0.49
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.11
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
-5% Synergy $0.16
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
-10% Synergy $0.19
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-25% Synergy $0.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Hourglass of the Lost Hourglass of the Lost
+22% Synergy $0.60
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+5% Synergy $65.66
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-2% Synergy $0.29
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $0.72
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-5% Synergy $0.23
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-6% Synergy $0.17
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $1.71
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-9% Synergy $0.43
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-19% Synergy $0.32
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-23% Synergy $1.04

Lands

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

Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
+27% Synergy $0.43
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
+18% Synergy $9.87
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+18% Synergy $9.51
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
+18% Synergy $2.62
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+18% Synergy $0.09
Plateau Plateau
+17% Synergy $328.26
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+15% Synergy $3.77
Glittering Massif Glittering Massif
+14% Synergy $0.21
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+13% Synergy $5.38
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+13% Synergy $23.91
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+13% Synergy $1.07
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+12% Synergy $0.18
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+9% Synergy $0.53
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+9% Synergy $0.27
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+8% Synergy $25.34
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+8% Synergy $9.96
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+7% Synergy $0.20
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+7% Synergy $4.93
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+7% Synergy $14.36
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+7% Synergy $26.93
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+7% Synergy $1.86
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+6% Synergy $9.05
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+6% Synergy $15.26
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+6% Synergy $15.87
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+6% Synergy $2.62
Night Market Night Market
+6% Synergy $0.08
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+5% Synergy $4.48
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+4% Synergy $0.06
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
+4% Synergy $0.12
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+4% Synergy $30.30
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+4% Synergy $0.97
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.20
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+2% Synergy $0.18
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+2% Synergy $0.63
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
+2% Synergy $1.79
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.16
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $11.47
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
0% Synergy $0.27
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-1% Synergy $2.99
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-1% Synergy $1.44
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-2% Synergy $0.13
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
-3% Synergy $0.05
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.23
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-6% Synergy $15.25
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-7% Synergy $0.21
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-9% Synergy $0.15
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
-9% Synergy $1.16
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-10% Synergy $0.13
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-11% Synergy $0.17
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-12% Synergy $0.12

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