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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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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Banon, the Returners' Leader players are trying out in Graveyard decks.

Quintorius, History Chaser Quintorius, History Chaser
+99% Synergy $0.64
Hardened Academic Hardened Academic
+94% Synergy $0.48
Kirol, History Buff Kirol, History Buff
+62% Synergy $0.24
Primary Research Primary Research
+60% Synergy $0.21
Relic Retriever Relic Retriever
+56% Synergy $0.26

High Synergy Cards

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

Venerable Warsinger Venerable Warsinger
+97% Synergy $0.27
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+82% Synergy $0.39
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+43% Synergy $0.69
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+34% Synergy $0.88

Game Changers

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

Farewell Farewell
+15% Synergy $6.20

Creatures

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

Redemption Choir Redemption Choir
+75% Synergy $0.38
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant Phoenix, Warden of Fire Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
+71% Synergy $1.27
Startled Relic Sloth Startled Relic Sloth
+66% Synergy $0.14
Emeritus of Truce Emeritus of Truce
+65% Synergy $1.38
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+60% Synergy $0.34
Spirit of Resilience Spirit of Resilience
+60% Synergy $0.18
Excava, the Risen Past Excava, the Risen Past
+57% Synergy $0.30
Veronica, Dissident Scribe Veronica, Dissident Scribe
+50% Synergy $0.37
Airlift Chaplain Airlift Chaplain
+50% Synergy $0.18
Cyan, Vengeful Samurai Cyan, Vengeful Samurai
+50% Synergy $0.22
Gau, Feral Youth Gau, Feral Youth
+50% Synergy $0.21
Queen Kayla bin-Kroog Queen Kayla bin-Kroog
+49% Synergy $0.32
Tersa Lightshatter Tersa Lightshatter
+48% Synergy $1.05
Conspiracy Theorist Conspiracy Theorist
+48% Synergy $0.32
Squee, Goblin Nabob Squee, Goblin Nabob
+47% Synergy $0.27
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+47% Synergy $1.44
Quintorius, Field Historian Quintorius, Field Historian
+47% Synergy $0.22
Quintorius, Loremaster Quintorius, Loremaster
+47% Synergy $0.21
Renegade Bull Renegade Bull
+32% Synergy $0.24
Colossus of the Blood Age Colossus of the Blood Age
+32% Synergy $0.20
Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
+31% Synergy $0.30
Spirit Mascot Spirit Mascot
+31% Synergy $0.14
Practiced Scrollsmith Practiced Scrollsmith
+31% Synergy $0.21
Rubble Rouser Rubble Rouser
+31% Synergy $0.23
Garrison Excavator Garrison Excavator
+30% Synergy $0.25
Lorehold Archivist Lorehold Archivist
+26% Synergy $0.26
Vanguard of the Restless Vanguard of the Restless
+25% Synergy $0.26
Loyal Retainers Loyal Retainers
+25% Synergy $0.35
Glorious Protector Glorious Protector
+25% Synergy $0.34
Surly Badgersaur Surly Badgersaur
+24% Synergy $16.37
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+24% Synergy $2.53
Kami of False Hope Kami of False Hope
+24% Synergy $1.74
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+24% Synergy $0.42
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+24% Synergy $0.42
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+23% Synergy $1.76
Phlage, Titan of Fire's Fury Phlage, Titan of Fire's Fury
+23% Synergy $2.53
Angel of Indemnity Angel of Indemnity
+23% Synergy $0.36
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+22% Synergy $2.23
Containment Construct Containment Construct
+22% Synergy $0.35
Hofri Ghostforge Hofri Ghostforge
+22% Synergy $0.30
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+21% Synergy $0.36
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+21% Synergy $0.30
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+19% Synergy $0.59
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+19% Synergy $2.23
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+18% Synergy $9.42
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+15% Synergy $3.97
Blade Historian Blade Historian
+14% Synergy $4.72
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+12% Synergy $6.34
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+12% Synergy $12.38
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+3% Synergy $0.31

Instants

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

Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+45% Synergy $0.36
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+41% Synergy $0.58
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+39% Synergy $0.29
Wilt in the Heat Wilt in the Heat
+32% Synergy $0.09
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+30% Synergy $2.94
Flashback Flashback
+27% Synergy $3.21
Erode Erode
+25% Synergy $7.46
Lightning Axe Lightning Axe
+25% Synergy $0.29
Pull from Eternity Pull from Eternity
+24% Synergy $2.16
Fateful Absence Fateful Absence
+24% Synergy $0.40
Electrodominance Electrodominance
+24% Synergy $0.68
Cathartic Pyre Cathartic Pyre
+24% Synergy $0.29
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+22% Synergy $0.22
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+21% Synergy $0.38
Take Up the Shield Take Up the Shield
+21% Synergy $0.22
Lorehold Charm Lorehold Charm
+20% Synergy $0.27
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+20% Synergy $10.50
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+18% Synergy $0.94
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+17% Synergy $1.44
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+17% Synergy $2.31
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+15% Synergy $9.88
Big Score Big Score
+13% Synergy $0.41
Abrade Abrade
+12% Synergy $0.31
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+8% Synergy $0.19
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+7% Synergy $0.42
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-23% Synergy $4.50

Sorceries

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

Borrowed Knowledge Borrowed Knowledge
+62% Synergy $0.21
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+57% Synergy $3.67
Pursue the Past Pursue the Past
+57% Synergy $0.28
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
+44% Synergy $0.40
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+42% Synergy $0.93
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+36% Synergy $0.40
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+35% Synergy $1.71
Molten Note Molten Note
+32% Synergy $0.17
Steal the Show Steal the Show
+32% Synergy $0.25
Group Project Group Project
+32% Synergy $0.16
Dig Site Inventory Dig Site Inventory
+32% Synergy $0.20
Ceaseless Conflict Ceaseless Conflict
+25% Synergy $0.26
Meteor Swarm Meteor Swarm
+25% Synergy $0.28
Planar Birth Planar Birth
+25% Synergy $5.32
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+24% Synergy $1.17
Shenanigans Shenanigans
+24% Synergy $0.32
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+24% Synergy $7.99
Invoke Justice Invoke Justice
+24% Synergy $0.27
Storm of Souls Storm of Souls
+24% Synergy $0.31
Call a Surprise Witness Call a Surprise Witness
+24% Synergy $0.24
Highway Robbery Highway Robbery
+24% Synergy $0.34
Sunfall Sunfall
+24% Synergy $0.26
Winnowing Winnowing
+24% Synergy $0.31
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+23% Synergy $0.84
Helping Hand Helping Hand
+23% Synergy $0.19
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+23% Synergy $0.99
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+21% Synergy $0.36
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+20% Synergy $3.93
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+20% Synergy $1.83
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+19% Synergy $1.51
Austere Command Austere Command
+9% Synergy $0.35

Utility Artifacts

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

Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+70% Synergy $16.96
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+67% Synergy $1.12
Ark of Hunger Ark of Hunger
+56% Synergy $0.39
Currency Converter Currency Converter
+47% Synergy $0.24
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+40% Synergy $5.61
Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+25% Synergy $2.32
Skeleton Key Skeleton Key
+25% Synergy $0.28
Key to the City Key to the City
+24% Synergy $1.48
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
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+23% Synergy $0.93
Ghost Vacuum Ghost Vacuum
+23% Synergy $4.37
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+22% Synergy $2.91
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+21% Synergy $0.47
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+18% Synergy $7.38
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+8% Synergy $5.42

Enchantments

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

Advanced Reconstruction Advanced Reconstruction
+57% Synergy $0.30
Living History Living History
+33% Synergy $0.11
Sparring Regimen Sparring Regimen
+25% Synergy $0.26
Surgical Suite // Hospital Room Surgical Suite // Hospital Room
+25% Synergy $0.24
Sigarda's Summons Sigarda's Summons
+25% Synergy $0.35
Together Forever Together Forever
+24% Synergy $0.31
On Wings of Gold On Wings of Gold
+24% Synergy $0.56
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+24% Synergy $3.24
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+24% Synergy $0.50
Uncivil Unrest Uncivil Unrest
+24% Synergy $19.25
Shadow of the Goblin Shadow of the Goblin
+24% Synergy $0.79
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+22% Synergy $0.40
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+21% Synergy $1.01
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+17% Synergy $26.30

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Banon, the Returners' Leader's Graveyard game plan.

Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+23% Synergy $1.53
Quintorius Kand Quintorius Kand
+22% Synergy $2.26

Utility Lands

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

Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+71% Synergy $3.41
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+48% Synergy $2.39
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+24% Synergy $2.64
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+21% Synergy $0.27
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+21% Synergy $5.73
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+20% Synergy $0.31
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+20% Synergy $0.30
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+20% Synergy $0.54
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+19% Synergy $9.86
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
+19% Synergy $0.42
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+13% Synergy $6.72
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+12% Synergy $6.13
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+4% Synergy $0.30
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-5% Synergy $0.77

Mana Artifacts

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

Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+45% Synergy $2.97
Tablet of Discovery Tablet of Discovery
+26% Synergy $1.56
Hourglass of the Lost Hourglass of the Lost
+24% Synergy $1.16
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+19% Synergy $2.89
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+11% Synergy $0.31
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+11% Synergy $2.35
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $1.04
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.34
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-2% Synergy $0.35
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.49
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-25% Synergy $0.68
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-60% Synergy $1.34

Lands

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

Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+55% Synergy $9.18
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
+53% Synergy $0.32
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
+49% Synergy $4.97
Turbulent Steppe Turbulent Steppe
+49% Synergy $6.32
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+39% Synergy $0.64
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+38% Synergy $2.58
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+28% Synergy $10.36
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+24% Synergy $40.65
Lorehold Campus Lorehold Campus
+21% Synergy $0.26
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+21% Synergy $0.38
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+19% Synergy $1.51
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+19% Synergy $2.11
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+17% Synergy $2.31
Glittering Massif Glittering Massif
+16% Synergy $0.25
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+12% Synergy $6.34
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+9% Synergy $0.18
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
+9% Synergy $2.13
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+9% Synergy $0.27
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
+8% Synergy $4.22
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+7% Synergy $0.42
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+6% Synergy $0.24
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+6% Synergy $0.35
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.09
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.06
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
+1% Synergy $11.29
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.30
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-7% Synergy $0.18
Command Tower Command Tower
-11% Synergy $0.25
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
-12% Synergy $0.24
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-13% Synergy $0.29

Similar Commanders

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

The War Doctor Jo Grant The War Doctor // Jo Grant
Queen Kayla bin-Kroog Queen Kayla bin-Kroog
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
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