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Danitha, New Benalia's Light
Price tag $1.50

Legendary CreatureHuman Knight

Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for W
Selesnya

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1590 Current Rank
#1543 Last Week
#1583 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Danitha, New Benalia's Light.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Danitha, New Benalia's Light decks.

Meltstrider's Resolve Meltstrider's Resolve
+10% Synergy $0.14
With Great Power... With Great Power...
+5% Synergy $4.78
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+4% Synergy $7.96
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
+4% Synergy $13.48
Squire's Lightblade Squire's Lightblade
+2% Synergy $0.05

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Danitha, New Benalia's Light's abilities and overall game plan.

Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+68% Synergy $1.50
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+65% Synergy $0.34
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+61% Synergy $0.32
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+56% Synergy $0.19
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+50% Synergy $1.37
Sythis, Harvest's Hand Sythis, Harvest's Hand
+49% Synergy $3.28
Sage's Reverie Sage's Reverie
+48% Synergy $0.48
Ancestral Mask Ancestral Mask
+47% Synergy $2.28
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+44% Synergy $0.79
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
+43% Synergy $0.47

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Danitha, New Benalia's Light decks.

Shield of the Oversoul Shield of the Oversoul
+41% Synergy $1.58
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+40% Synergy $0.98
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+40% Synergy $7.08
Winds of Rath Winds of Rath
+39% Synergy $0.24
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+38% Synergy $1.24
Setessan Champion Setessan Champion
+36% Synergy $3.59
Jukai Naturalist Jukai Naturalist
+35% Synergy $0.53
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+28% Synergy $0.25
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+26% Synergy $1.32
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-12% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

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

Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+2% Synergy $344.72
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $37.00
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-9% Synergy $50.22
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-9% Synergy $34.30

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Danitha, New Benalia's Light's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
+38% Synergy $0.56
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+37% Synergy $0.43
Kor Spiritdancer Kor Spiritdancer
+35% Synergy $1.91
Satyr Enchanter Satyr Enchanter
+33% Synergy $0.98
Sanctum Weaver Sanctum Weaver
+28% Synergy $4.55
Tanglespan Lookout Tanglespan Lookout
+28% Synergy $0.08
Transcendent Envoy Transcendent Envoy
+25% Synergy $0.16
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
+25% Synergy $0.86
Eidolon of Blossoms Eidolon of Blossoms
+24% Synergy $2.84
Ellivere of the Wild Court Ellivere of the Wild Court
+24% Synergy $0.31
Siona, Captain of the Pyleas Siona, Captain of the Pyleas
+23% Synergy $0.14
Golden-Tail Trainer Golden-Tail Trainer
+22% Synergy $0.09
Yenna, Redtooth Regent Yenna, Redtooth Regent
+20% Synergy $1.04
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+18% Synergy $0.23
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+18% Synergy $2.72
Timber Paladin Timber Paladin
+17% Synergy $0.17
Calix, Guided by Fate Calix, Guided by Fate
+16% Synergy $11.85
Heliod's Pilgrim Heliod's Pilgrim
+16% Synergy $0.09
Verduran Enchantress Verduran Enchantress
+15% Synergy $1.70
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+14% Synergy $1.48
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+14% Synergy $0.73
Umbra Mystic Umbra Mystic
+14% Synergy $1.47
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+14% Synergy $1.84
Armored Skyhunter Armored Skyhunter
+13% Synergy $3.95
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+13% Synergy $10.22
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+12% Synergy $29.69
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+11% Synergy $0.28
Eidolon of Countless Battles Eidolon of Countless Battles
+11% Synergy $0.61
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+10% Synergy $0.42
Satyr Wayfinder Satyr Wayfinder
+9% Synergy $0.06
Hero of Iroas Hero of Iroas
+9% Synergy $0.59
Acclaimed Contender Acclaimed Contender
+8% Synergy $0.26
Herald of the Pantheon Herald of the Pantheon
+7% Synergy $4.42
Archon of the Wild Rose Archon of the Wild Rose
+7% Synergy $0.20
Elvish Archivist Elvish Archivist
+7% Synergy $0.20
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+7% Synergy $28.81
Cloudsteel Kirin Cloudsteel Kirin
+7% Synergy $0.29
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+6% Synergy $1.14
Argothian Enchantress Argothian Enchantress
+6% Synergy $42.86
Kami of Transience Kami of Transience
+6% Synergy $0.17
Aura Gnarlid Aura Gnarlid
+4% Synergy $0.15
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+3% Synergy $0.31
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+1% Synergy $1.17
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+1% Synergy $4.17
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-8% Synergy $0.36
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-10% Synergy $1.02
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-10% Synergy $45.59
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-11% Synergy $10.10
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
-12% Synergy $0.51
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-15% Synergy $0.22

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Danitha, New Benalia's Light safe.

Cosmic Rebirth Cosmic Rebirth
+16% Synergy $0.14
Karametra's Blessing Karametra's Blessing
+14% Synergy $0.07
Grapple with the Past Grapple with the Past
+9% Synergy $0.10
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+8% Synergy $0.66
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+7% Synergy $2.36
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+5% Synergy $1.32
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+5% Synergy $0.96
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+3% Synergy $1.70
Ram Through Ram Through
+3% Synergy $0.43
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+2% Synergy $0.17
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+1% Synergy $0.87
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+1% Synergy $0.35
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.38
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-1% Synergy $0.98
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
-2% Synergy $0.10
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-8% Synergy $0.73
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-10% Synergy $0.96
Beast Within Beast Within
-10% Synergy $0.83
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-12% Synergy $9.75

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Danitha, New Benalia's Light's game plan and control the board.

Open the Armory Open the Armory
+36% Synergy $1.78
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+16% Synergy $0.55
Retether Retether
+14% Synergy $3.00
Unfinished Business Unfinished Business
+14% Synergy $0.19
Single Combat Single Combat
+13% Synergy $0.49
Mulch Mulch
+8% Synergy $0.13
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+7% Synergy $9.03
Commune with the Gods Commune with the Gods
+7% Synergy $0.11
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+5% Synergy $0.60
Slash the Ranks Slash the Ranks
+5% Synergy $0.53
Malevolent Rumble Malevolent Rumble
+5% Synergy $0.34
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+4% Synergy $0.96
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+2% Synergy $9.90
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+1% Synergy $0.82
Wrath of God Wrath of God
0% Synergy $2.26
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-1% Synergy $0.37
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $5.13
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-3% Synergy $1.52
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-4% Synergy $1.99
Austere Command Austere Command
-4% Synergy $0.38
Three Visits Three Visits
-7% Synergy $5.88
Farseek Farseek
-8% Synergy $0.73
Harmonize Harmonize
-8% Synergy $0.20
Farewell Farewell
-8% Synergy $4.03
Cultivate Cultivate
-12% Synergy $0.54
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-14% Synergy $1.79

Utility Artifacts

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

Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+39% Synergy $1.22
Holy Avenger Holy Avenger
+31% Synergy $0.54
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+28% Synergy $1.33
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+25% Synergy $2.24
Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+18% Synergy $2.14
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+17% Synergy $5.28
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+14% Synergy $0.26
Citizen's Crowbar Citizen's Crowbar
+14% Synergy $0.11
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+11% Synergy $18.49
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+10% Synergy $0.29
Zephyr Boots Zephyr Boots
+10% Synergy $0.26
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+9% Synergy $15.92
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+8% Synergy $35.57
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+8% Synergy $42.43
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+8% Synergy $6.75
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+8% Synergy $14.14
Plate Armor Plate Armor
+8% Synergy $0.17
Belt of Giant Strength Belt of Giant Strength
+7% Synergy $4.14
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+7% Synergy $0.43
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+7% Synergy $1.76
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+7% Synergy $1.62
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+6% Synergy $3.34
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+6% Synergy $1.38
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+6% Synergy $0.27
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+6% Synergy $35.22
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+6% Synergy $3.05
Sword of Once and Future Sword of Once and Future
+6% Synergy $4.35
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+5% Synergy $19.04
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+5% Synergy $36.21
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+5% Synergy $8.31
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+5% Synergy $7.52
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+5% Synergy $1.30
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+5% Synergy $28.72
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+5% Synergy $5.90
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+5% Synergy $11.62
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+5% Synergy $0.10
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+4% Synergy $8.64
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+4% Synergy $0.83
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+4% Synergy $2.12
Power Fist Power Fist
+3% Synergy $6.83
Behemoth Sledge Behemoth Sledge
+2% Synergy $0.16
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $4.54

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Danitha, New Benalia's Light's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+35% Synergy $0.22
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
+33% Synergy $0.32
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+33% Synergy $2.26
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+31% Synergy $1.45
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+28% Synergy $18.62
Strong Back Strong Back
+28% Synergy $0.92
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+28% Synergy $1.52
Lion Umbra Lion Umbra
+28% Synergy $0.19
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+26% Synergy $0.36
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+25% Synergy $0.92
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+23% Synergy $4.40
Ossification Ossification
+22% Synergy $0.18
Rancor Rancor
+21% Synergy $1.44
Angelic Gift Angelic Gift
+21% Synergy $0.16
Spider Umbra Spider Umbra
+21% Synergy $0.25
Minimus Containment Minimus Containment
+21% Synergy $0.11
Buried in the Garden Buried in the Garden
+20% Synergy $0.09
Alpha Authority Alpha Authority
+20% Synergy $1.53
Battle Mastery Battle Mastery
+20% Synergy $0.22
Armadillo Cloak Armadillo Cloak
+19% Synergy $0.90
Twinblade Blessing Twinblade Blessing
+18% Synergy $0.10
Feather of Flight Feather of Flight
+17% Synergy $0.22
Ordeal of Nylea Ordeal of Nylea
+17% Synergy $0.26
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+16% Synergy $1.01
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+16% Synergy $0.28
Almost Perfect Almost Perfect
+16% Synergy $0.18
Audacity Audacity
+15% Synergy $0.37
Songbirds' Blessing Songbirds' Blessing
+14% Synergy $5.38
Angelic Destiny Angelic Destiny
+14% Synergy $1.55
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+14% Synergy $4.60
Sterling Grove Sterling Grove
+12% Synergy $3.76
Overgrowth Overgrowth
+12% Synergy $0.35
Wolfwillow Haven Wolfwillow Haven
+12% Synergy $0.20
Tempest Technique Tempest Technique
+12% Synergy $0.89
Planar Disruption Planar Disruption
+12% Synergy $0.12
Unbridled Growth Unbridled Growth
+12% Synergy $0.10
Daybreak Coronet Daybreak Coronet
+11% Synergy $2.54
Shielded by Faith Shielded by Faith
+11% Synergy $4.53
Colossification Colossification
+11% Synergy $0.23
Shardmage's Rescue Shardmage's Rescue
+11% Synergy $0.20
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+10% Synergy $0.46
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+10% Synergy $3.86
Lignify Lignify
+10% Synergy $1.48
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+10% Synergy $3.81
Dog Umbra Dog Umbra
+10% Synergy $0.08
Reprobation Reprobation
+10% Synergy $0.21
Sixth Sense Sixth Sense
+10% Synergy $0.23
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+10% Synergy $4.57
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+3% Synergy $3.36
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
-8% Synergy $6.31

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Danitha, New Benalia's Light to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Calix, Destiny's Hand Calix, Destiny's Hand
+7% Synergy $1.08

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+16% Synergy $0.32
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+12% Synergy $6.80
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $2.59
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.15
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-4% Synergy $30.50
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-4% Synergy $0.28
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-4% Synergy $3.53
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-5% Synergy $0.18
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-8% Synergy $8.83
Gavony Township Gavony Township
-16% Synergy $7.06

Mana Artifacts

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

The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+6% Synergy $18.81
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.21
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
-2% Synergy $0.39
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $1.15
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.17
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
-4% Synergy $0.56
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.52
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy $1.24

Lands

The mana base foundation for Danitha, New Benalia's Light decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
+33% Synergy $0.32
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+8% Synergy $0.15
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+8% Synergy $0.13
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
+8% Synergy $0.16
Botanical Plaza Botanical Plaza
+7% Synergy $0.07
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
+6% Synergy $0.14
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+5% Synergy $6.68
Thornglint Bridge Thornglint Bridge
+5% Synergy $0.15
Thriving Grove Thriving Grove
+5% Synergy $0.12
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.07
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+4% Synergy $0.07
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+4% Synergy $0.43
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.18
Arctic Treeline Arctic Treeline
+3% Synergy $0.32
Selesnya Guildgate Selesnya Guildgate
+3% Synergy $0.16
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+3% Synergy $1.70
Cabaretti Courtyard Cabaretti Courtyard
+3% Synergy $0.28
Tranquil Expanse Tranquil Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.06
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+1% Synergy $0.17
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.21
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
+1% Synergy $0.81
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+1% Synergy $4.17
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+1% Synergy $0.82
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.06
Forest Forest
0% Synergy $0.06
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.30
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
0% Synergy $2.05
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
0% Synergy $0.04
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
0% Synergy $12.70
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $5.01
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
0% Synergy $0.33
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
-1% Synergy $0.18
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
-1% Synergy $0.20
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-1% Synergy $0.27
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
-1% Synergy $0.19
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $5.13
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-3% Synergy $0.66
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
-3% Synergy $4.94
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
-3% Synergy $3.85
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-4% Synergy $11.60
Graypelt Refuge Graypelt Refuge
-4% Synergy $0.21
Brushland Brushland
-5% Synergy $0.84
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
-5% Synergy $2.73
Savannah Savannah
-5% Synergy
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.15
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-8% Synergy $15.10
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-10% Synergy $8.81

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