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Danitha, New Benalia's Light
Price tag $1.29

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

#1790 Current Rank
#2008 Last Week
#1719 Past 2 Years

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.

Mister Immortal Mister Immortal
+8% Synergy
Super-Soldier Serum Super-Soldier Serum
+7% Synergy $7.11
Herald of Amity Herald of Amity
+4% Synergy $0.23
Captain Mar-Vell, Space-Born Captain Mar-Vell, Space-Born
+3% Synergy $1.96
Primary Research Primary Research
+3% Synergy $0.19

High Synergy Cards

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

All That Glitters All That Glitters
+66% Synergy $0.66
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+66% Synergy $0.47
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+61% Synergy $0.74
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+59% Synergy $0.42
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+52% Synergy $8.31
Ancestral Mask Ancestral Mask
+49% Synergy $2.56
Sythis, Harvest's Hand Sythis, Harvest's Hand
+47% Synergy $4.05
Sage's Reverie Sage's Reverie
+46% Synergy $0.26
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
+43% Synergy $0.27
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+42% Synergy $0.98

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
+42% Synergy $2.29
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+41% Synergy $1.03
Winds of Rath Winds of Rath
+38% Synergy $0.29
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+38% Synergy $10.56
Setessan Champion Setessan Champion
+33% Synergy $4.85
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+32% Synergy $1.60
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+30% Synergy $0.42
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+26% Synergy $1.64
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+26% Synergy $1.95
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-11% Synergy $1.32

Game Changers

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

Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+3% Synergy $479.78
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
0% Synergy $37.03
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-5% Synergy $58.09
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-7% Synergy $53.21

Creatures

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

Kor Spiritdancer Kor Spiritdancer
+36% Synergy $0.30
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
+35% Synergy $0.82
Jukai Naturalist Jukai Naturalist
+32% Synergy $0.81
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+31% Synergy $0.90
Satyr Enchanter Satyr Enchanter
+30% Synergy $0.89
Tanglespan Lookout Tanglespan Lookout
+28% Synergy $0.28
Sanctum Weaver Sanctum Weaver
+26% Synergy $4.99
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
+23% Synergy $5.44
Siona, Captain of the Pyleas Siona, Captain of the Pyleas
+23% Synergy $0.26
Transcendent Envoy Transcendent Envoy
+22% Synergy $0.21
Golden-Tail Trainer Golden-Tail Trainer
+21% Synergy $0.25
Ellivere of the Wild Court Ellivere of the Wild Court
+21% Synergy $0.44
Eidolon of Blossoms Eidolon of Blossoms
+19% Synergy $3.36
Heliod's Pilgrim Heliod's Pilgrim
+18% Synergy $0.16
Yenna, Redtooth Regent Yenna, Redtooth Regent
+17% Synergy $3.01
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+17% Synergy $1.97
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+16% Synergy $0.17
Timber Paladin Timber Paladin
+16% Synergy $0.36
Calix, Guided by Fate Calix, Guided by Fate
+15% Synergy $12.74
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+15% Synergy $4.58
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+14% Synergy $0.24
Umbra Mystic Umbra Mystic
+14% Synergy $9.39
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+13% Synergy $22.38
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+12% Synergy $26.53
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+12% Synergy $2.17
Verduran Enchantress Verduran Enchantress
+12% Synergy $2.77
Armored Skyhunter Armored Skyhunter
+11% Synergy $0.33
Eidolon of Countless Battles Eidolon of Countless Battles
+11% Synergy $0.39
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+10% Synergy $0.32
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+9% Synergy $0.28
Satyr Wayfinder Satyr Wayfinder
+9% Synergy $0.21
Acclaimed Contender Acclaimed Contender
+7% Synergy $0.32
Hero of Iroas Hero of Iroas
+7% Synergy $1.12
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+7% Synergy $30.29
Elvish Archivist Elvish Archivist
+6% Synergy $0.30
Archon of the Wild Rose Archon of the Wild Rose
+5% Synergy $0.33
Herald of the Pantheon Herald of the Pantheon
+5% Synergy $4.85
Catti-brie of Mithral Hall Catti-brie of Mithral Hall
+5% Synergy $0.25
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+5% Synergy $2.32
Argothian Enchantress Argothian Enchantress
+4% Synergy $65.04
Trickster's Elk Trickster's Elk
+4% Synergy $0.31
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+2% Synergy $0.37
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+0% Synergy $3.71
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
0% Synergy $3.11
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-6% Synergy $0.42
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
-8% Synergy $0.70
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-8% Synergy $59.32
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-8% Synergy $1.89
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-10% Synergy $11.91
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-12% Synergy $0.23

Instants

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

Cosmic Rebirth Cosmic Rebirth
+13% Synergy $0.21
Karametra's Blessing Karametra's Blessing
+11% Synergy $0.27
Midnight Tilling Midnight Tilling
+9% Synergy $0.19
Grapple with the Past Grapple with the Past
+9% Synergy $0.28
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+7% Synergy $1.41
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+6% Synergy $5.73
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+5% Synergy $0.43
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+5% Synergy $0.97
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+4% Synergy $1.79
Ram Through Ram Through
+3% Synergy $0.45
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+1% Synergy $0.41
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+1% Synergy $1.71
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+0% Synergy $0.21
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
0% Synergy $0.23
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
0% Synergy $0.30
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-1% Synergy $0.85
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-4% Synergy $7.79
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-8% Synergy $1.45
Beast Within Beast Within
-8% Synergy $0.52
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-10% Synergy $14.58
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-10% Synergy $1.22

Sorceries

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

Open the Armory Open the Armory
+35% Synergy $2.81
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+17% Synergy $0.67
Unfinished Business Unfinished Business
+14% Synergy $0.26
Single Combat Single Combat
+13% Synergy $0.62
Retether Retether
+13% Synergy $20.36
Mulch Mulch
+9% Synergy $0.27
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+7% Synergy $8.64
Commune with the Gods Commune with the Gods
+7% Synergy $0.29
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+5% Synergy $0.32
Malevolent Rumble Malevolent Rumble
+5% Synergy $0.44
Slash the Ranks Slash the Ranks
+4% Synergy $0.73
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+3% Synergy $11.82
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+2% Synergy $1.47
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+2% Synergy $0.65
Fumigate Fumigate
+1% Synergy $0.30
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+0% Synergy $3.91
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $7.05
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-2% Synergy $3.53
Austere Command Austere Command
-4% Synergy $0.42
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-5% Synergy $0.44
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-5% Synergy $2.40
Harmonize Harmonize
-7% Synergy $0.26
Three Visits Three Visits
-7% Synergy $5.31
Farseek Farseek
-9% Synergy $0.55
Cultivate Cultivate
-12% Synergy $0.35
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-15% Synergy $1.50

Utility Artifacts

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

Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+37% Synergy $0.77
Holy Avenger Holy Avenger
+27% Synergy $0.92
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+26% Synergy $3.15
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+22% Synergy $3.53
Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+16% Synergy $3.22
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+15% Synergy $5.78
Citizen's Crowbar Citizen's Crowbar
+12% Synergy $0.27
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+12% Synergy $0.35
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+10% Synergy $0.44
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+10% Synergy $26.88
Zephyr Boots Zephyr Boots
+9% Synergy $0.39
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+8% Synergy $2.53
Plate Armor Plate Armor
+8% Synergy $0.30
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+7% Synergy $14.55
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+7% Synergy $12.74
Belt of Giant Strength Belt of Giant Strength
+7% Synergy $2.95
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+7% Synergy $0.38
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+6% Synergy $1.61
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+6% Synergy $46.47
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+6% Synergy $41.06
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+6% Synergy $6.50
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+5% Synergy $6.54
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+5% Synergy $0.26
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+5% Synergy $39.40
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+5% Synergy $4.17
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+5% Synergy $8.21
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+5% Synergy $0.23
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+5% Synergy $8.10
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+4% Synergy $2.42
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+4% Synergy $45.61
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+4% Synergy $3.65
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+3% Synergy $6.27
Behemoth Sledge Behemoth Sledge
+2% Synergy $0.27
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $4.44

Enchantments

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

Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
+34% Synergy $0.34
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+33% Synergy $0.38
Strong Back Strong Back
+32% Synergy $1.55
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+31% Synergy $0.31
Lion Umbra Lion Umbra
+30% Synergy $0.30
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+28% Synergy $0.59
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+26% Synergy $18.46
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+25% Synergy $0.34
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+24% Synergy $4.16
Alpha Authority Alpha Authority
+24% Synergy $2.03
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+23% Synergy $1.19
Minimus Containment Minimus Containment
+22% Synergy $0.11
Spider Umbra Spider Umbra
+21% Synergy $0.38
Buried in the Garden Buried in the Garden
+20% Synergy $0.22
Ossification Ossification
+19% Synergy $0.26
Angelic Destiny Angelic Destiny
+18% Synergy $0.29
Rancor Rancor
+18% Synergy $1.63
Angelic Gift Angelic Gift
+18% Synergy $0.35
Twinblade Blessing Twinblade Blessing
+17% Synergy $0.27
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+17% Synergy $6.04
Battle Mastery Battle Mastery
+17% Synergy $0.20
Armadillo Cloak Armadillo Cloak
+16% Synergy $2.33
Feather of Flight Feather of Flight
+16% Synergy $0.32
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+16% Synergy $0.22
Almost Perfect Almost Perfect
+16% Synergy $0.34
Sterling Grove Sterling Grove
+15% Synergy $4.53
Ordeal of Nylea Ordeal of Nylea
+15% Synergy $0.12
Audacity Audacity
+15% Synergy $0.38
Songbirds' Blessing Songbirds' Blessing
+14% Synergy $0.57
Planar Disruption Planar Disruption
+13% Synergy $0.24
Wolfwillow Haven Wolfwillow Haven
+13% Synergy $0.29
Dog Umbra Dog Umbra
+12% Synergy $0.17
Tempest Technique Tempest Technique
+12% Synergy $0.33
Shardmage's Rescue Shardmage's Rescue
+12% Synergy $0.35
With Great Power . . . With Great Power . . .
+12% Synergy $0.40
Unbridled Growth Unbridled Growth
+12% Synergy $0.26
Lignify Lignify
+11% Synergy $1.73
Overgrowth Overgrowth
+11% Synergy $0.38
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+11% Synergy $4.13
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+11% Synergy $5.63
Daybreak Coronet Daybreak Coronet
+10% Synergy $4.40
Reprobation Reprobation
+10% Synergy $0.30
Celestial Mantle Celestial Mantle
+10% Synergy $10.51
Boar Umbra Boar Umbra
+10% Synergy $0.27
Shielded by Faith Shielded by Faith
+10% Synergy $0.38
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+9% Synergy $0.55
Colossification Colossification
+9% Synergy $0.62
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+9% Synergy $1.03
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+4% Synergy $5.34
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
-7% Synergy $7.05

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
+6% Synergy $1.21

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+18% Synergy $0.38
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+11% Synergy $12.90
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+4% Synergy $5.74
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.33
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-2% Synergy $5.99
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-3% Synergy $0.35
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.94
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-3% Synergy $0.31
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-4% Synergy $50.77
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-6% Synergy $15.43
Gavony Township Gavony Township
-15% Synergy $5.47

Mana Artifacts

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

The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+5% Synergy $18.25
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.21
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
0% Synergy $0.41
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
-3% Synergy $4.89
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $2.51
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-4% Synergy $1.10
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.13

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
+34% Synergy $0.34
Botanical Plaza Botanical Plaza
+6% Synergy $0.27
Thornglint Bridge Thornglint Bridge
+6% Synergy $0.32
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
+6% Synergy $0.20
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+6% Synergy $0.28
Thriving Grove Thriving Grove
+5% Synergy $0.15
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+5% Synergy $0.17
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+5% Synergy $0.95
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+4% Synergy $5.28
Cabaretti Courtyard Cabaretti Courtyard
+4% Synergy $0.37
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+4% Synergy $0.29
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+4% Synergy $1.79
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.16
Selesnya Guildgate Selesnya Guildgate
+3% Synergy $0.15
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.12
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
+3% Synergy $0.28
Tranquil Expanse Tranquil Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.12
Arctic Treeline Arctic Treeline
+3% Synergy $0.36
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+2% Synergy $0.65
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
+1% Synergy $0.15
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
+1% Synergy $0.69
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
+1% Synergy $16.11
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+0% Synergy $0.25
Command Tower Command Tower
+0% Synergy $0.25
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+0% Synergy $2.60
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.33
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
0% Synergy $3.11
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
0% Synergy $0.32
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.08
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $3.30
Forest Forest
0% Synergy $0.09
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
-1% Synergy $2.95
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
-1% Synergy $0.28
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
-1% Synergy $0.31
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $7.05
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-1% Synergy $0.34
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.82
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
-2% Synergy $7.01
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
-2% Synergy $4.37
Brushland Brushland
-3% Synergy $1.35
Graypelt Refuge Graypelt Refuge
-3% Synergy $0.27
Savannah Savannah
-3% Synergy
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-4% Synergy $17.46
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-6% Synergy $7.91
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-8% Synergy $11.39
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.27

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