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Banon, the Returners' Leader
Price tag $0.28

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

#2672 Current Rank
#2362 Last Week
#2960 Last Month

New Cards

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

Ark of Hunger Ark of Hunger
+46% Synergy $0.36
Relic Retriever Relic Retriever
+45% Synergy $0.87
Advanced Reconstruction Advanced Reconstruction
+30% Synergy $1.33
Hardened Academic Hardened Academic
+26% Synergy $0.36
Excava, the Risen Past Excava, the Risen Past
+23% Synergy $1.16

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
+56% Synergy $17.32
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+55% Synergy $0.27
Magmakin Artillerist Magmakin Artillerist
+53% Synergy $0.22
Conspiracy Theorist Conspiracy Theorist
+51% Synergy $0.29
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+48% Synergy $1.98
Gau, Feral Youth Gau, Feral Youth
+47% Synergy $0.28
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+46% Synergy $0.36
Ivora, Insatiable Heir Ivora, Insatiable Heir
+45% Synergy $0.59
Anger Anger
+45% Synergy $0.49
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant Phoenix, Warden of Fire Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
+45% Synergy $2.25

Top Cards

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

Demand Answers Demand Answers
+44% Synergy $0.45
Enterprising Scallywag Enterprising Scallywag
+44% Synergy $0.07
Surly Badgersaur Surly Badgersaur
+43% Synergy $9.59
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
+42% Synergy $0.23
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+42% Synergy $3.74
Marauding Mako Marauding Mako
+42% Synergy $0.48
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+39% Synergy $0.27
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+37% Synergy $0.29
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-5% Synergy $0.90
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-9% Synergy $0.93

Game Changers

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

Gamble Gamble
+8% Synergy $15.11
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+6% Synergy $12.87
Farewell Farewell
-4% Synergy $6.47
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-8% Synergy $41.76
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-13% Synergy $57.08

Creatures

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

Glint-Horn Buccaneer Glint-Horn Buccaneer
+40% Synergy $5.76
Tersa Lightshatter Tersa Lightshatter
+39% Synergy $0.68
Quintorius, Field Historian Quintorius, Field Historian
+38% Synergy $0.34
Veronica, Dissident Scribe Veronica, Dissident Scribe
+37% Synergy $0.26
Containment Construct Containment Construct
+36% Synergy $0.30
Millikin Millikin
+36% Synergy $0.33
Plargg, Dean of Chaos Augusta, Dean of Order Plargg, Dean of Chaos
+34% Synergy $0.29
Cyan, Vengeful Samurai Cyan, Vengeful Samurai
+34% Synergy $0.19
Venerable Warsinger Venerable Warsinger
+32% Synergy $0.25
Brallin, Skyshark Rider Brallin, Skyshark Rider
+31% Synergy $2.68
Fear of Missing Out Fear of Missing Out
+28% Synergy $2.95
Redemption Choir Redemption Choir
+26% Synergy $0.38
Spirit of Resilience Spirit of Resilience
+24% Synergy $0.77
General Leo Cristophe General Leo Cristophe
+24% Synergy $0.15
Charming Scoundrel Charming Scoundrel
+23% Synergy $0.92
Practiced Scrollsmith Practiced Scrollsmith
+23% Synergy $0.16
Queen Kayla bin-Kroog Queen Kayla bin-Kroog
+23% Synergy $0.26
Phlage, Titan of Fire's Fury Phlage, Titan of Fire's Fury
+22% Synergy $14.91
Mog, Moogle Warrior Mog, Moogle Warrior
+22% Synergy $0.28
Smellerbee, Rebel Fighter Smellerbee, Rebel Fighter
+21% Synergy $0.40
Seasoned Pyromancer Seasoned Pyromancer
+21% Synergy $8.14
Kirol, History Buff Kirol, History Buff
+19% Synergy $0.17
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+19% Synergy $0.24
Angel of Indemnity Angel of Indemnity
+19% Synergy $0.74
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+19% Synergy $0.41
Emeritus of Truce Emeritus of Truce
+19% Synergy $3.59
Rubble Rouser Rubble Rouser
+18% Synergy $0.06
Colossus of the Blood Age Colossus of the Blood Age
+17% Synergy $0.17
Flayer of the Hatebound Flayer of the Hatebound
+17% Synergy $0.36
Lorehold Archivist Lorehold Archivist
+16% Synergy $0.55
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+15% Synergy $5.14
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+15% Synergy $4.48
Garrison Excavator Garrison Excavator
+14% Synergy $0.14
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+13% Synergy $2.85
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+13% Synergy $0.33
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+13% Synergy $1.04
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+12% Synergy $3.75
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+12% Synergy $0.48
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+11% Synergy $1.22
Jet, Rebel Leader Jet, Rebel Leader
+11% Synergy $0.25
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+10% Synergy $0.27
Otharri, Suns' Glory Otharri, Suns' Glory
+9% Synergy $9.66
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+8% Synergy $1.97
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+7% Synergy $0.36
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+6% Synergy $45.33
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+6% Synergy $1.14
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+3% Synergy $7.21
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+1% Synergy $6.21
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-3% Synergy $0.32
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-11% Synergy $55.02

Instants

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

Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+31% Synergy $3.15
Big Score Big Score
+30% Synergy $0.69
Flashback Flashback
+12% Synergy $4.56
Erode Erode
+10% Synergy $5.61
Brought Back Brought Back
+10% Synergy $2.35
Wilt in the Heat Wilt in the Heat
+9% Synergy $0.06
Cathartic Pyre Cathartic Pyre
+9% Synergy $0.25
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+8% Synergy $9.67
Forsake the Worldly Forsake the Worldly
+8% Synergy $0.31
Laughing Mad Laughing Mad
+7% Synergy $0.22
Suspend Aggression Suspend Aggression
+6% Synergy $0.24
Zenith Flare Zenith Flare
+6% Synergy $0.20
Skycrash Skycrash
+5% Synergy $0.09
Electric Revelation Electric Revelation
+5% Synergy $0.22
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+4% Synergy $2.53
Lorehold Charm Lorehold Charm
+4% Synergy $0.23
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+3% Synergy $0.32
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+1% Synergy $0.32
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
0% Synergy $0.45
Abrade Abrade
0% Synergy $0.35
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
0% Synergy $7.15
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $15.33
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-1% Synergy $1.54
Inventory Management Inventory Management
-1% Synergy $3.16
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-2% Synergy $5.48
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-3% Synergy $1.42
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-5% Synergy $2.85
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-6% Synergy $68.21
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
-11% Synergy $4.63
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-20% Synergy $3.48

Sorceries

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

Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+28% Synergy $1.89
Call a Surprise Witness Call a Surprise Witness
+28% Synergy $0.11
Pursue the Past Pursue the Past
+23% Synergy $0.10
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+19% Synergy $0.20
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+17% Synergy $0.15
Ceaseless Conflict Ceaseless Conflict
+16% Synergy $1.40
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+16% Synergy $0.28
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+16% Synergy $0.35
Austere Command Austere Command
+14% Synergy $0.59
Helping Hand Helping Hand
+11% Synergy $0.31
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
+11% Synergy $2.70
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+10% Synergy $2063.83
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+9% Synergy $0.82
Snort Snort
+9% Synergy $0.30
Dig Site Inventory Dig Site Inventory
+9% Synergy $0.12
Highway Robbery Highway Robbery
+9% Synergy $0.22
Group Project Group Project
+8% Synergy $0.15
Pyretic Charge Pyretic Charge
+8% Synergy $0.37
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+7% Synergy $0.30
Steal the Show Steal the Show
+7% Synergy $0.27
Molten Note Molten Note
+7% Synergy $0.09
Song of Blood Song of Blood
+7% Synergy $0.18
Recommission Recommission
+6% Synergy $0.34
Dismantling Wave Dismantling Wave
+6% Synergy $0.34
Spectacular Pileup Spectacular Pileup
+6% Synergy $0.25
Akroma's Vengeance Akroma's Vengeance
+6% Synergy $0.45
Planar Birth Planar Birth
+6% Synergy $3.43
Leave // Chance Leave // Chance
+6% Synergy $0.26
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+5% Synergy $0.51
Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+5% Synergy $0.28
Borrowed Knowledge Borrowed Knowledge
+4% Synergy $0.14
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+4% Synergy $7.33
Storm of Souls Storm of Souls
+4% Synergy $0.37
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+1% Synergy $3.38
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+1% Synergy $0.31
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
0% Synergy $0.64
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-10% Synergy $2.39

Utility Artifacts

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

Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+30% Synergy $1.71
Currency Converter Currency Converter
+28% Synergy $3.15
Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+28% Synergy $1.34
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+27% Synergy $2.84
Key to the City Key to the City
+14% Synergy $1.16
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+9% Synergy $1.53
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $0.32
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+8% Synergy $0.38
Coin of Fate Coin of Fate
+8% Synergy $0.18
Fluctuator Fluctuator
+7% Synergy $1.03
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+6% Synergy $2.18
Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+6% Synergy $0.32
Pre-War Formalwear Pre-War Formalwear
+5% Synergy $2.84
Abandoned Sarcophagus Abandoned Sarcophagus
+5% Synergy $0.24
Kemba's Banner Kemba's Banner
+4% Synergy $0.34
Glimmer Lens Glimmer Lens
+3% Synergy $2.87
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+3% Synergy $4.01
Bladehold War-Whip Bladehold War-Whip
+1% Synergy $0.30
Hexplate Wallbreaker Hexplate Wallbreaker
0% Synergy $8.35
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-2% Synergy $1.45
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-7% Synergy $5.71
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-21% Synergy $3.43
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-27% Synergy $1.92

Enchantments

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

Shadow of the Goblin Shadow of the Goblin
+28% Synergy $0.71
Primary Research Primary Research
+24% Synergy $0.22
Spirit Cairn Spirit Cairn
+24% Synergy $0.15
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+22% Synergy $4.61
Cool but Rude Cool but Rude
+17% Synergy $4.93
On Wings of Gold On Wings of Gold
+17% Synergy $0.70
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+16% Synergy $7.95
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+14% Synergy $3.34
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+13% Synergy $0.39
Living History Living History
+9% Synergy $0.08
Tectonic Reformation Tectonic Reformation
+9% Synergy $0.33
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+7% Synergy $0.78
Lightning Rift Lightning Rift
+7% Synergy $0.08
Unpredictable Cyclone Unpredictable Cyclone
+6% Synergy $0.16
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+5% Synergy $15.07
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+5% Synergy $0.24
Enduring Renewal Enduring Renewal
+5% Synergy $1.57
Connecting the Dots Connecting the Dots
+5% Synergy $0.26
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+4% Synergy $7.32
Land Tax Land Tax
+1% Synergy $14.83
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+1% Synergy $3.80
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
-3% Synergy $7.50

Planeswalkers

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

Quintorius, History Chaser Quintorius, History Chaser
+23% Synergy $1.85
Nahiri, the Harbinger Nahiri, the Harbinger
+4% Synergy $0.44

Utility Lands

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

Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+27% Synergy $1.07
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+10% Synergy $0.29
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+10% Synergy $0.20
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+10% Synergy $0.27
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+8% Synergy $0.33
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+8% Synergy $0.16
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+5% Synergy $5.38
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+5% Synergy $8.15
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+5% Synergy $0.45
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+5% Synergy $0.18
Blasted Landscape Blasted Landscape
+5% Synergy $1.42
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+4% Synergy $0.28
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+4% Synergy $0.41
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+4% Synergy $0.95
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+3% Synergy $1.52
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+1% Synergy $2.42
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
0% Synergy $1.23
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
-1% Synergy $0.51
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
-3% Synergy $0.29
Axgard Armory Axgard Armory
-3% Synergy $0.39
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-4% Synergy $0.40
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-5% Synergy $38.37
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-6% Synergy $6.34
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-7% Synergy $0.35
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
-8% Synergy $0.27
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-21% 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 $0.76
Tablet of Discovery Tablet of Discovery
+14% Synergy $0.32
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+4% Synergy $0.28
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+3% Synergy $69.99
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $0.63
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-5% Synergy $0.44
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $2.92
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-6% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy $0.39
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-21% Synergy $1.19

Lands

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

Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
+26% Synergy $0.32
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
+20% Synergy $10.79
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+20% Synergy $10.73
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
+20% Synergy $3.45
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+15% Synergy $0.35
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+14% Synergy $0.29
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+13% Synergy $1.20
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+13% Synergy $2.85
Plateau Plateau
+13% Synergy $341.24
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+10% Synergy $32.49
Glittering Massif Glittering Massif
+10% Synergy $0.35
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+9% Synergy $0.34
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+9% Synergy $0.82
Turbulent Steppe Turbulent Steppe
+8% Synergy $8.32
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+8% Synergy $0.97
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+8% Synergy $29.07
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+7% Synergy $0.31
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+7% Synergy $0.28
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+6% Synergy $10.64
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+6% Synergy $10.35
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+6% Synergy $1.14
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+5% Synergy $0.19
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+5% Synergy $38.90
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+5% Synergy $16.13
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+5% Synergy $1.68
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+5% Synergy $5.37
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+4% Synergy $15.28
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+4% Synergy $35.66
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+3% Synergy $0.19
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+3% Synergy $16.12
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.16
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
+2% Synergy $0.27
Fields of Strife Fields of Strife
+2% Synergy $0.14
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.18
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
+1% Synergy $0.62
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
0% Synergy $0.45
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $15.33
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-1% Synergy $1.54
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-2% Synergy $3.58
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.26
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-3% Synergy $15.90
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-3% Synergy $0.32
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
-5% Synergy $0.16
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-7% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-7% Synergy $0.33
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-8% Synergy $0.32
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
-9% Synergy $1.09
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-12% Synergy $0.37
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-12% Synergy $0.29

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