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Banon, the Returners' Leader
Price tag $0.17

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

#2754 Current Rank
#3633 Last Week
#3104 Last Month

New Cards

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

Shadow of the Goblin Shadow of the Goblin
+10% Synergy $0.94
Rocket-Powered Goblin Glider Rocket-Powered Goblin Glider
+5% Synergy $0.23
Rent Is Due Rent Is Due
+5% Synergy $0.26
Jeong Jeong's Deserters Jeong Jeong's Deserters
+4% Synergy
Deserter's Disciple Deserter's Disciple
+4% Synergy $1.94

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
+69% Synergy $8.13
Conspiracy Theorist Conspiracy Theorist
+55% Synergy $0.41
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+55% Synergy $0.21
Magmakin Artillerist Magmakin Artillerist
+50% Synergy $0.13
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+50% Synergy $2.45
Ivora, Insatiable Heir Ivora, Insatiable Heir
+49% Synergy $0.64
Surly Badgersaur Surly Badgersaur
+48% Synergy $9.26
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+47% Synergy $0.45
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant Phoenix, Warden of Fire Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
+47% Synergy $1.11
Gau, Feral Youth Gau, Feral Youth
+47% Synergy $0.16

Top Cards

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

Marauding Mako Marauding Mako
+47% Synergy $1.38
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+43% Synergy $2.31
Tersa Lightshatter Tersa Lightshatter
+42% Synergy $0.70
Veronica, Dissident Scribe Veronica, Dissident Scribe
+42% Synergy $0.14
Glint-Horn Buccaneer Glint-Horn Buccaneer
+41% Synergy $5.02
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+36% Synergy $0.28
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+32% Synergy $0.10
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+28% Synergy $0.28
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-10% Synergy $1.19
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-14% Synergy $1.36

Game Changers

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

Gamble Gamble
+12% Synergy $11.61
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+10% Synergy $8.85
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+4% Synergy $478.33
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+3% Synergy $719.33
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+1% Synergy $110.22
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
0% Synergy $13.17
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-9% Synergy $32.03
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-10% Synergy $28.80
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-12% Synergy $50.70
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-13% Synergy $36.91

Creatures

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

Enterprising Scallywag Enterprising Scallywag
+39% Synergy $0.08
Anger Anger
+37% Synergy $1.49
Quintorius, Field Historian Quintorius, Field Historian
+36% Synergy $0.08
Containment Construct Containment Construct
+35% Synergy $0.41
Plargg, Dean of Chaos Augusta, Dean of Order Plargg, Dean of Chaos
+35% Synergy $0.13
Cyan, Vengeful Samurai Cyan, Vengeful Samurai
+34% Synergy $0.11
Brallin, Skyshark Rider Brallin, Skyshark Rider
+34% Synergy $3.43
Millikin Millikin
+33% Synergy $0.10
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+31% Synergy $0.49
Charming Scoundrel Charming Scoundrel
+30% Synergy $0.74
Fear of Missing Out Fear of Missing Out
+28% Synergy $3.93
Venerable Warsinger Venerable Warsinger
+28% Synergy $0.18
Redemption Choir Redemption Choir
+28% Synergy $0.18
Phlage, Titan of Fire's Fury Phlage, Titan of Fire's Fury
+24% Synergy $10.04
Mog, Moogle Warrior Mog, Moogle Warrior
+24% Synergy $0.97
Angel of Indemnity Angel of Indemnity
+23% Synergy $3.84
General Leo Cristophe General Leo Cristophe
+22% Synergy $0.15
Seasoned Pyromancer Seasoned Pyromancer
+21% Synergy $6.28
Queen Kayla bin-Kroog Queen Kayla bin-Kroog
+19% Synergy $0.13
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+18% Synergy $4.15
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+18% Synergy $0.34
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+17% Synergy $3.51
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+16% Synergy $2.34
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+15% Synergy $3.65
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+15% Synergy $0.70
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+14% Synergy $0.83
Valiant Rescuer Valiant Rescuer
+12% Synergy $0.07
Hollow One Hollow One
+12% Synergy $0.36
Flayer of the Hatebound Flayer of the Hatebound
+12% Synergy $0.33
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+11% Synergy $0.75
Otharri, Suns' Glory Otharri, Suns' Glory
+11% Synergy $2.54
Rinoa, Angel Wing Rinoa, Angel Wing
+11% Synergy $59.99
Drannith Healer Drannith Healer
+10% Synergy $0.07
Oliphaunt Oliphaunt
+10% Synergy $0.16
Flourishing Fox Flourishing Fox
+10% Synergy $0.14
Phyrexian Dragon Engine Phyrexian Dragon Engine
+10% Synergy $0.69
Squee, Goblin Nabob Squee, Goblin Nabob
+9% Synergy $0.17
Generous Plunderer Generous Plunderer
+9% Synergy $7.09
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+8% Synergy $0.80
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+8% Synergy $31.45
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+8% Synergy $1.57
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+8% Synergy $0.17
Subira, Tulzidi Caravanner Subira, Tulzidi Caravanner
+8% Synergy $0.10
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+6% Synergy $12.47
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+5% Synergy $0.66
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+5% Synergy $3.43
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+5% Synergy $5.29
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+3% Synergy $1.40
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
-3% Synergy $3.34
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-14% Synergy $0.26

Instants

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

Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+32% Synergy $1.34
Big Score Big Score
+25% Synergy $0.70
Cathartic Pyre Cathartic Pyre
+11% Synergy $0.26
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+8% Synergy $9.52
Forsake the Worldly Forsake the Worldly
+8% Synergy $0.08
Brought Back Brought Back
+7% Synergy $1.37
Skycrash Skycrash
+7% Synergy $0.06
Zenith Flare Zenith Flare
+7% Synergy $0.06
Destroy Evil Destroy Evil
+6% Synergy $0.21
Pull from Eternity Pull from Eternity
+6% Synergy $1.61
Laughing Mad Laughing Mad
+5% Synergy $0.08
Angelsong Angelsong
+5% Synergy $0.54
Rally the Peasants Rally the Peasants
+5% Synergy $0.05
Scrap Scrap
+5% Synergy $0.15
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+4% Synergy $15.61
Electric Revelation Electric Revelation
+4% Synergy $0.12
Starstorm Starstorm
+4% Synergy $0.19
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+3% Synergy $0.70
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+1% Synergy $6.78
Disenchant Disenchant
+1% Synergy $0.17
Silence Silence
0% Synergy $8.06
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-1% Synergy $0.97
Abrade Abrade
-1% Synergy $0.18
Inventory Management Inventory Management
-1% Synergy $2.80
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $11.46
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
-3% Synergy $0.49
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.66
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-4% Synergy $0.86
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-5% Synergy $0.46
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-5% Synergy $4.17
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-6% Synergy $0.51
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-7% Synergy $52.71
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-7% Synergy $8.69
Dispatch Dispatch
-9% Synergy $0.32
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-10% Synergy $0.65
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
-10% Synergy $2.27
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-26% Synergy $5.24

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
+37% Synergy $0.08
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
+35% Synergy $0.17
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+34% Synergy $1.23
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+22% Synergy $0.38
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+20% Synergy $0.08
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
+20% Synergy $7.32
Austere Command Austere Command
+19% Synergy $0.18
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+15% Synergy $1.02
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+14% Synergy $0.19
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+12% Synergy $0.16
Snort Snort
+12% Synergy $0.24
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+10% Synergy $0.15
Pyretic Charge Pyretic Charge
+10% Synergy $0.26
Song of Blood Song of Blood
+10% Synergy $0.23
Leave // Chance Leave // Chance
+10% Synergy $0.28
Helping Hand Helping Hand
+9% Synergy $0.16
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+8% Synergy $1486.43
Dismantling Wave Dismantling Wave
+8% Synergy $0.29
Storm of Souls Storm of Souls
+8% Synergy $0.24
Spectacular Pileup Spectacular Pileup
+8% Synergy $0.17
Akroma's Vengeance Akroma's Vengeance
+8% Synergy $0.37
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+7% Synergy $0.51
Planar Birth Planar Birth
+7% Synergy $2.97
Recommission Recommission
+6% Synergy $0.12
Highway Robbery Highway Robbery
+6% Synergy $0.17
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+5% Synergy $0.70
Change of Fortune Change of Fortune
+5% Synergy $0.38
Shenanigans Shenanigans
+5% Synergy $0.14
Path of the Pyromancer Path of the Pyromancer
+5% Synergy $2.25
Marshaling Cry Marshaling Cry
+5% Synergy $0.15
Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+4% Synergy $0.13
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+3% Synergy $6.31
Dewdrop Cure Dewdrop Cure
+3% Synergy $0.12
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+3% Synergy $5.20
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+2% Synergy $10.23
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+2% Synergy $2.22
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+1% Synergy $2.27
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+1% Synergy $0.26
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
0% Synergy $1.88
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $3.35
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-9% Synergy $4.78

Utility Artifacts

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

Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+35% Synergy $1.10
Currency Converter Currency Converter
+35% Synergy $9.50
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+31% Synergy $1.45
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+28% Synergy $0.41
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+14% Synergy $0.86
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+10% Synergy $0.33
Coin of Fate Coin of Fate
+10% Synergy $0.11
Key to the City Key to the City
+9% Synergy $0.29
Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+8% Synergy $0.48
Fluctuator Fluctuator
+8% Synergy $0.67
Pre-War Formalwear Pre-War Formalwear
+7% Synergy $0.92
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+6% Synergy $2.80
Bag of Holding Bag of Holding
+6% Synergy $0.08
Grinding Station Grinding Station
+6% Synergy $10.19
Abandoned Sarcophagus Abandoned Sarcophagus
+5% Synergy $0.18
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+5% Synergy $0.28
Glimmer Lens Glimmer Lens
+1% Synergy $2.41
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
0% Synergy $2.18
The Spear of Leonidas The Spear of Leonidas
0% Synergy $1.27
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.21
Hexplate Wallbreaker Hexplate Wallbreaker
-1% Synergy $9.06
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
-1% Synergy $8.78
Bladehold War-Whip Bladehold War-Whip
-2% Synergy $0.16
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-2% Synergy $2.49
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-4% Synergy $4.02
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
-5% Synergy $32.42
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-14% Synergy $5.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-23% Synergy $4.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-32% Synergy $1.22

Enchantments

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

Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+33% Synergy $2.58
Spirit Cairn Spirit Cairn
+27% Synergy $0.12
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+20% Synergy $6.91
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+17% Synergy $1.86
On Wings of Gold On Wings of Gold
+17% Synergy $0.55
Tectonic Reformation Tectonic Reformation
+12% Synergy $0.23
Enduring Renewal Enduring Renewal
+10% Synergy $1.65
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+8% Synergy $1.61
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+8% Synergy $0.14
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+7% Synergy $13.07
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+7% Synergy $0.55
Bound in Silence Bound in Silence
+7% Synergy $0.05
Unpredictable Cyclone Unpredictable Cyclone
+7% Synergy $0.09
Connecting the Dots Connecting the Dots
+6% Synergy $0.13
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+5% Synergy $0.43
Peace of Mind Peace of Mind
+5% Synergy $0.06
Possibility Storm Possibility Storm
+5% Synergy $1.39
Lightning Rift Lightning Rift
+5% Synergy $0.06
Burning Vengeance Burning Vengeance
+5% Synergy $0.06
Cast Out Cast Out
+5% Synergy $0.10
Shielded by Faith Shielded by Faith
+4% Synergy $4.54
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+2% Synergy $3.90
High Noon High Noon
+2% Synergy $0.78
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+2% Synergy $3.53
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
0% Synergy $3.17
Land Tax Land Tax
-4% Synergy $22.17

Planeswalkers

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

Nahiri, the Harbinger Nahiri, the Harbinger
+5% Synergy $0.50
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
-2% Synergy $0.65

Utility Lands

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

Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+23% Synergy $0.66
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+13% Synergy $0.12
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+11% Synergy $0.10
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+9% Synergy $0.34
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+9% Synergy $0.10
Avishkar Raceway Avishkar Raceway
+9% Synergy $0.07
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+8% Synergy $0.15
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+8% Synergy $0.07
Blasted Landscape Blasted Landscape
+8% Synergy $1.78
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+7% Synergy $0.65
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+7% Synergy $3.24
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
+6% Synergy $0.73
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+6% Synergy $16.74
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+6% Synergy $0.10
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+5% Synergy $0.35
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+4% Synergy $7.21
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+4% Synergy $0.16
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.13
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.39
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
0% Synergy $0.32
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-1% Synergy $0.15
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
-1% Synergy $1.87
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-2% Synergy $3.84
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-2% Synergy $1.00
Axgard Armory Axgard Armory
-3% Synergy $0.45
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $35.27
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
-13% Synergy $0.14
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
-13% Synergy $0.16
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-27% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Hourglass of the Lost Hourglass of the Lost
+19% Synergy $0.61
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+4% Synergy $62.61
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+3% Synergy $0.23
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+1% Synergy $181.24
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-2% Synergy $0.29
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-5% Synergy $0.16
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-6% Synergy $0.58
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-6% Synergy $1.06
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-10% Synergy $1.05
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-12% Synergy $0.48
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-13% Synergy $0.12
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-18% Synergy $1.48

Lands

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

Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
+26% Synergy $2.75
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
+24% Synergy $6.83
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
+24% Synergy $0.32
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+22% Synergy $9.01
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+19% Synergy $5.28
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+19% Synergy $0.07
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+18% Synergy $4.15
Plateau Plateau
+17% Synergy $326.81
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+15% Synergy $21.72
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+15% Synergy $1.02
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+11% Synergy $22.48
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+11% Synergy $8.85
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+10% Synergy $12.56
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+10% Synergy $2.58
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+9% Synergy $13.01
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+9% Synergy $13.27
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+9% Synergy $0.52
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+8% Synergy $0.24
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+8% Synergy $0.26
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+8% Synergy $4.79
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+8% Synergy $23.27
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+8% Synergy $1.57
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+7% Synergy $0.24
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+7% Synergy $6.99
Glittering Massif Glittering Massif
+7% Synergy $0.42
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
+5% Synergy $2.86
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
+5% Synergy $0.13
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+5% Synergy $0.70
Night Market Night Market
+5% Synergy $0.05
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+5% Synergy $4.07
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+4% Synergy $32.32
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.05
Raucous Carnival Raucous Carnival
+2% Synergy $0.10
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+2% Synergy $38.19
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.05
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+1% Synergy $0.11
City of Brass City of Brass
+1% Synergy $19.91
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
0% Synergy $0.16
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
0% Synergy $0.27
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.27
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
-1% Synergy $0.19
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-1% Synergy $3.12
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
-2% Synergy $0.09
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-3% Synergy $12.92
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
-3% Synergy $0.49
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
-6% Synergy $1.04
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-9% Synergy $0.17
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-11% Synergy $0.13
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-17% Synergy $0.17
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-19% Synergy $0.21

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