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Banon, the Returners' Leader
Price tag $0.30

Legendary Creature — Human Cleric Rebel

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Playstyle & Strategy

Discard 15% Graveyard 12% Reanimator 12% Equipment 10% Tokens 10%
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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Banon, the Returners' Leader's Equipment builds — cards that lean hardest into the Equipment theme.

Barret Wallace Barret Wallace
+99% Synergy $0.12
Glimmer Lens Glimmer Lens
+96% Synergy $4.34

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Banon, the Returners' Leader Equipment game on their own.

Gamble Gamble
+18% Synergy $16.92
Farewell Farewell
+15% Synergy $6.20
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+10% Synergy $41.27
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+9% Synergy $45.85

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Equipment plan in Banon, the Returners' Leader decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Smellerbee, Rebel Fighter Smellerbee, Rebel Fighter
+99% Synergy $0.36
Reveille Squad Reveille Squad
+75% Synergy $0.35
Amrou Scout Amrou Scout
+75% Synergy $0.10
Defiant Vanguard Defiant Vanguard
+75% Synergy $0.28
Lin Sivvi, Defiant Hero Lin Sivvi, Defiant Hero
+75% Synergy $2.30
Ramosian Sergeant Ramosian Sergeant
+75% Synergy $0.32
Defiant Falcon Defiant Falcon
+75% Synergy $0.15
Ramosian Lieutenant Ramosian Lieutenant
+75% Synergy $0.13
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
+74% Synergy $0.20
Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden
+72% Synergy $0.32
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
+70% Synergy $0.59
Freedom Fighter Recruit Freedom Fighter Recruit
+67% Synergy $0.13
Longshot, Rebel Bowman Longshot, Rebel Bowman
+63% Synergy $8.72
Barkform Harvester Barkform Harvester
+50% Synergy $0.21
Leonin Lightbringer Leonin Lightbringer
+50% Synergy $0.16
Zealot il-Vec Zealot il-Vec
+50% Synergy $0.18
Children of Korlis Children of Korlis
+50% Synergy $0.27
Snow Villiers Snow Villiers
+50% Synergy $0.18
Bloodline Pretender Bloodline Pretender
+49% Synergy $2.44
Neyali, Suns' Vanguard Neyali, Suns' Vanguard
+43% Synergy $2.72
The Duke, Rebel Sentry The Duke, Rebel Sentry
+33% Synergy $0.27
Ramosian Commander Ramosian Commander
+25% Synergy $0.28
Steadfast Guard Steadfast Guard
+25% Synergy $0.23
Shield Dancer Shield Dancer
+25% Synergy $0.13
Lawbringer Lawbringer
+25% Synergy $0.09
Ramosian Captain Ramosian Captain
+25% Synergy $0.32
Amrou Seekers Amrou Seekers
+25% Synergy $0.24
Ramosian Sky Marshal Ramosian Sky Marshal
+25% Synergy $0.42
Lightbringer Lightbringer
+25% Synergy $0.11
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
+25% Synergy $0.31
Ramosian Revivalist Ramosian Revivalist
+25% Synergy $0.12
Tin Street Dodger Tin Street Dodger
+25% Synergy $0.28
Avalanche of Sector 7 Avalanche of Sector 7
+25% Synergy $0.22
Prompto Argentum Prompto Argentum
+25% Synergy $0.21
Blazing Bomb Blazing Bomb
+25% Synergy $0.06
Rinoa, Angel Wing Rinoa, Angel Wing
+25% Synergy $8.31
Cloud, Planet's Champion Cloud, Planet's Champion
+24% Synergy $1.40
Coppercoat Vanguard Coppercoat Vanguard
+24% Synergy $0.29
Cass, Hand of Vengeance Cass, Hand of Vengeance
+24% Synergy $0.31
Sentinel Sarah Lyons Sentinel Sarah Lyons
+23% Synergy $0.31
Otharri, Suns' Glory Otharri, Suns' Glory
+22% Synergy $5.30
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+21% Synergy $11.63
Zirda, the Dawnwaker Zirda, the Dawnwaker
+21% Synergy $1.59
Sami, Wildcat Captain Sami, Wildcat Captain
+20% Synergy $1.66
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+14% Synergy $0.87
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+11% Synergy $6.22
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+8% Synergy $2.32
Jet, Freedom Fighter Jet, Freedom Fighter
+100% Synergy $0.14
Jet, Rebel Leader Jet, Rebel Leader
+100% Synergy $0.18

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Banon, the Returners' Leader's Equipment deck ahead.

Inventory Management Inventory Management
+69% Synergy $3.39
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+66% Synergy $0.58
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+56% Synergy $0.42
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+49% Synergy $0.37
Rebel Salvo Rebel Salvo
+49% Synergy $0.24
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+47% Synergy $0.26
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+46% Synergy $0.17
Big Score Big Score
+38% Synergy $0.41
Ramosian Rally Ramosian Rally
+25% Synergy $0.28
You're Confronted by Robbers You're Confronted by Robbers
+25% Synergy $0.24
Ravaging Blaze Ravaging Blaze
+25% Synergy $0.23
Archon's Glory Archon's Glory
+25% Synergy $0.16
Bottle-Cap Blast Bottle-Cap Blast
+24% Synergy $3.74
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+24% Synergy $0.27
Judgment Bolt Judgment Bolt
+24% Synergy $0.13
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+22% Synergy $0.44
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+18% Synergy $0.69
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+16% Synergy $3.15
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+14% Synergy $0.29
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+9% Synergy $71.17
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+7% Synergy $9.28
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+5% Synergy $2.94
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+2% Synergy $4.50
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-16% Synergy $0.88

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Equipment game plan forward for Banon, the Returners' Leader.

Goldwardens' Gambit Goldwardens' Gambit
+73% Synergy $0.39
Everything Comes to Dust Everything Comes to Dust
+49% Synergy $5.22
Calamity of Cinders Calamity of Cinders
+49% Synergy $0.28
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+46% Synergy $0.36
Harsh Mercy Harsh Mercy
+25% Synergy $1.58
One Last Job One Last Job
+24% Synergy $0.19
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+23% Synergy $12.76
Winds of Rath Winds of Rath
+23% Synergy $0.31
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+22% Synergy $0.57
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+22% Synergy $0.56
Honor Honor
+22% Synergy $0.31
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+20% Synergy $0.29
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
+19% Synergy $0.40
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+13% Synergy $9.39
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+12% Synergy $3.54
Rip Apart Rip Apart
+12% Synergy $0.19
Austere Command Austere Command
+9% Synergy $0.35
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+7% Synergy $0.39

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Banon, the Returners' Leader Equipment decks.

Heartstone Heartstone
+75% Synergy $2.96
Hexgold Hoverwings Hexgold Hoverwings
+73% Synergy $0.21
Kemba's Banner Kemba's Banner
+73% Synergy $0.38
Hexgold Halberd Hexgold Halberd
+73% Synergy $0.24
Bladehold War-Whip Bladehold War-Whip
+70% Synergy $0.27
Goldwarden's Helm Goldwarden's Helm
+50% Synergy $0.20
Mirran Bardiche Mirran Bardiche
+49% Synergy $0.09
Vulshok Splitter Vulshok Splitter
+49% Synergy $0.16
Barbed Batterfist Barbed Batterfist
+49% Synergy $0.10
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+48% Synergy $0.27
Dragonwing Glider Dragonwing Glider
+48% Synergy $0.22
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+48% Synergy $0.17
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+46% Synergy $0.39
Hexplate Wallbreaker Hexplate Wallbreaker
+45% Synergy $7.64
Holy Avenger Holy Avenger
+25% Synergy $0.57
Wrench Wrench
+25% Synergy $0.08
Magitek Scythe Magitek Scythe
+25% Synergy $0.21
Zephyr Boots Zephyr Boots
+24% Synergy $0.36
Brass Knuckles Brass Knuckles
+24% Synergy $0.32
Infiltration Lens Infiltration Lens
+24% Synergy $2.03
Pre-War Formalwear Pre-War Formalwear
+24% Synergy $2.32
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+24% Synergy $2.18
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+24% Synergy $0.58
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+23% Synergy $7.63
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+23% Synergy $0.35
Ultima Weapon Ultima Weapon
+23% Synergy $4.49
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+22% Synergy $2.91
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+21% Synergy $0.47
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+21% Synergy $5.64
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+21% Synergy $6.92
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+20% Synergy $0.34
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+18% Synergy $1.45
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+18% Synergy $3.49
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+17% Synergy $0.41
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+16% Synergy $14.24
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+15% Synergy $5.61
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+8% Synergy $1.98

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Equipment strategy in Banon, the Returners' Leader decks.

Bound in Silence Bound in Silence
+50% Synergy $0.23
Nahiri's Resolve Nahiri's Resolve
+47% Synergy $0.63
Blacksmith's Talent Blacksmith's Talent
+45% Synergy $0.30
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+38% Synergy $7.26
Shielded by Faith Shielded by Faith
+24% Synergy $0.40
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+23% Synergy $0.76
Roar of Resistance Roar of Resistance
+23% Synergy $2.53
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+23% Synergy $1.16
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+22% Synergy $0.24
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+21% Synergy $1.08
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+20% Synergy $6.97
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+18% Synergy $0.31
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+16% Synergy $1.13
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+15% Synergy $4.58

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Banon, the Returners' Leader Equipment decks.

Axgard Armory Axgard Armory
+67% Synergy $0.37
Cori Mountain Monastery Cori Mountain Monastery
+48% Synergy $1.05
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+45% Synergy $1.90
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+43% Synergy $0.60
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+38% Synergy $6.72
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+23% Synergy $2.39
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+22% Synergy $29.95
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+16% Synergy $0.32
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+12% Synergy $6.13
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+6% Synergy $4.23
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+4% Synergy $0.30

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Banon, the Returners' Leader's Equipment strategy.

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+25% Synergy $0.34
Hourglass of the Lost Hourglass of the Lost
+24% Synergy $1.16
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+23% Synergy $0.35
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+20% Synergy $0.49
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+20% Synergy $4.36
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+15% Synergy $1.34
Boros Signet Boros Signet
0% Synergy $0.68
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $1.04

Lands

The mana base behind Banon, the Returners' Leader's Equipment decks.

Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+56% Synergy $0.42
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
+53% Synergy $0.32
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+49% Synergy $0.30
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+49% Synergy $0.37
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+47% Synergy $0.26
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+45% Synergy $0.31
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+43% Synergy $0.18
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+38% Synergy $0.24
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+36% Synergy $0.26
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+34% Synergy $0.18
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+34% Synergy $0.27
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+31% Synergy $0.29
Snow-Covered Wastes Snow-Covered Wastes
+25% Synergy $0.62
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
+24% Synergy $0.34
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+23% Synergy $0.33
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+22% Synergy $0.28
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+20% Synergy $51.06
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
+19% Synergy $0.37
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.25
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+14% Synergy $0.32
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+12% Synergy $0.29
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+8% Synergy $0.25
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
+8% Synergy $4.22
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+6% Synergy $0.24
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.34
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+5% Synergy $9.18
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
+3% Synergy $0.32
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.09
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.06
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
+1% Synergy $11.29
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-1% Synergy $4.97
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-4% Synergy $30.77
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.30
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-12% Synergy $2.58
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-14% Synergy $5.72
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-19% Synergy $0.35
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-22% Synergy $10.36

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Banon, the Returners' Leader: Equipment.

The War Doctor Jo Grant The War Doctor // Jo Grant
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Quintorius, Field Historian Quintorius, Field Historian
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
Ivora, Insatiable Heir Ivora, Insatiable Heir
Desdemona, Freedom's Edge Desdemona, Freedom's Edge
Tersa Lightshatter Tersa Lightshatter
Veronica, Dissident Scribe Veronica, Dissident Scribe
Jaya Ballard, Task Mage Jaya Ballard, Task Mage
Sabin, Master Monk Sabin, Master Monk
Bruenor Battlehammer Bruenor Battlehammer
Kolodin, Triumph Caster Kolodin, Triumph Caster
Merry, Esquire of Rohan Merry, Esquire of Rohan
Wyleth, Soul of Steel Wyleth, Soul of Steel
Astor, Bearer of Blades Astor, Bearer of Blades
Basandra, Battle Seraph Basandra, Battle Seraph
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
Mabel, Heir to Cragflame Mabel, Heir to Cragflame
Neyali, Suns' Vanguard Neyali, Suns' Vanguard
Rasaad yn Bashir Dragon Cultist Rasaad yn Bashir // Dragon Cultist
Rasaad yn Bashir Guild Artisan Rasaad yn Bashir // Guild Artisan
Rasaad yn Bashir Passionate Archaeologist Rasaad yn Bashir // Passionate Archaeologist
Rasaad yn Bashir Popular Entertainer Rasaad yn Bashir // Popular Entertainer
Rasaad yn Bashir Street Urchin Rasaad yn Bashir // Street Urchin
Rasaad yn Bashir Tavern Brawler Rasaad yn Bashir // Tavern Brawler
The Ninth Doctor Jo Grant The Ninth Doctor // Jo Grant
Archangel Avacyn Archangel Avacyn
Depala, Pilot Exemplar Depala, Pilot Exemplar
Giott, King of the Dwarves Giott, King of the Dwarves
Otharri, Suns' Glory Otharri, Suns' Glory
Tajic, Blade of the Legion Tajic, Blade of the Legion
Anax and Cymede Anax and Cymede
Bayek of Siwa Bayek of Siwa
Bruse Tarl, Roving Rancher Bruse Tarl, Roving Rancher
Aurelia, the Law Above Aurelia, the Law Above
Djeru and Hazoret Djeru and Hazoret
Plargg, Dean of Chaos Plargg, Dean of Chaos
Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer