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Daxos of Meletis
Price tag $0.24

Legendary CreatureHuman Soldier

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U
Azorius

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#2178 Current Rank
#2278 Last Week
#1707 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Daxos of Meletis.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Daxos of Meletis decks.

Forum Filibuster Forum Filibuster
+1% Synergy $0.23
Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
+1% Synergy $0.29
Ajani's Response Ajani's Response
+0% Synergy $0.15
Chase Inspiration Chase Inspiration
+0% Synergy $0.15
Potioner's Trove Potioner's Trove
+0% Synergy $0.19

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Daxos of Meletis's abilities and overall game plan.

Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+49% Synergy $0.46
Staggering Insight Staggering Insight
+46% Synergy $0.30
Steel of the Godhead Steel of the Godhead
+44% Synergy $3.60
Combat Research Combat Research
+37% Synergy $0.51
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+33% Synergy $0.65
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+32% Synergy $0.72
Lantern of Insight Lantern of Insight
+31% Synergy $4.21
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+31% Synergy $0.50
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+31% Synergy $0.36
Battle Mastery Battle Mastery
+31% Synergy $0.20

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Daxos of Meletis decks.

Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+29% Synergy $5.38
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+28% Synergy $0.38
Memory Lapse Memory Lapse
+28% Synergy $0.58
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+28% Synergy $2.74
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+28% Synergy $0.28
Curiosity Curiosity
+27% Synergy $1.30
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+27% Synergy $1.91
Counterspell Counterspell
-8% Synergy $3.62
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-9% Synergy $1.23
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-14% Synergy $1.26

Game Changers

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

Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+3% Synergy $16.91
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $129.20
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-2% Synergy $37.90
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-4% Synergy $53.21
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-5% Synergy $41.55
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $58.38
Farewell Farewell
-7% Synergy $6.17
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-9% Synergy $58.09
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-11% Synergy $66.59

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Daxos of Meletis's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+24% Synergy $1.98
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
+23% Synergy $0.90
Heliod's Pilgrim Heliod's Pilgrim
+22% Synergy $0.16
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+22% Synergy $0.44
Sovereigns of Lost Alara Sovereigns of Lost Alara
+21% Synergy $1.07
Vega, the Watcher Vega, the Watcher
+21% Synergy $0.26
Wizened Snitches Wizened Snitches
+21% Synergy $0.27
Hanna, Ship's Navigator Hanna, Ship's Navigator
+20% Synergy $0.36
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+18% Synergy $13.03
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+18% Synergy $0.33
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+18% Synergy $13.69
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+16% Synergy $0.91
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+15% Synergy $0.16
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+15% Synergy $4.45
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+11% Synergy $30.29
Transcendent Envoy Transcendent Envoy
+11% Synergy $0.21
Medomai the Ageless Medomai the Ageless
+10% Synergy $5.97
Silverblade Paladin Silverblade Paladin
+10% Synergy $0.72
Hero of Iroas Hero of Iroas
+10% Synergy $1.12
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+10% Synergy $22.38
Armored Skyhunter Armored Skyhunter
+9% Synergy $0.32
Auramancer Auramancer
+9% Synergy $0.30
Augury Adept Augury Adept
+9% Synergy $0.37
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+9% Synergy $3.55
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+8% Synergy $26.53
Eidolon of Countless Battles Eidolon of Countless Battles
+8% Synergy $0.42
Bruna, Light of Alabaster Bruna, Light of Alabaster
+8% Synergy $0.53
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+7% Synergy $0.36
Thada Adel, Acquisitor Thada Adel, Acquisitor
+7% Synergy $19.44
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+6% Synergy $0.58
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
+6% Synergy $0.24
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+6% Synergy $2.35
Stonehewer Giant Stonehewer Giant
+6% Synergy $8.12
Archetype of Imagination Archetype of Imagination
+5% Synergy $0.47
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+5% Synergy $0.33
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+5% Synergy $0.43
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+5% Synergy $0.40
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+4% Synergy $19.75
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+4% Synergy $6.83
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+4% Synergy $0.29
Kor Spiritdancer Kor Spiritdancer
+4% Synergy $0.31
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+2% Synergy $4.55
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+2% Synergy $4.04
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
+1% Synergy $0.49
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+0% Synergy $0.82
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-3% Synergy $17.83
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $3.10
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
-5% Synergy $0.52
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-7% Synergy $60.48
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-11% Synergy $0.30

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Daxos of Meletis safe.

Unexpectedly Absent Unexpectedly Absent
+20% Synergy $0.31
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+18% Synergy $1.73
Hinder Hinder
+14% Synergy $0.29
Hindering Light Hindering Light
+14% Synergy $0.25
Disempower Disempower
+13% Synergy $0.14
Expel from Orazca Expel from Orazca
+13% Synergy $0.22
Gods Willing Gods Willing
+10% Synergy $0.09
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+6% Synergy $0.32
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+6% Synergy $0.77
Submerge Submerge
+5% Synergy $6.71
Render Silent Render Silent
+5% Synergy $2.09
Dissolve Dissolve
+5% Synergy $0.28
Cancel Cancel
+4% Synergy $0.32
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+3% Synergy $4.14
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+3% Synergy $1.97
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+2% Synergy $0.26
Disenchant Disenchant
+2% Synergy $0.11
Negate Negate
+0% Synergy $0.22
Absorb Absorb
+0% Synergy $0.41
Aetherize Aetherize
+0% Synergy $0.38
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
0% Synergy $3.17
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
0% Synergy $0.52
Brainstorm Brainstorm
0% Synergy $1.43
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
0% Synergy $0.47
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-1% Synergy $22.27
Pongify Pongify
-1% Synergy $1.71
Opt Opt
-2% Synergy $0.28
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.27
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-5% Synergy $55.81
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-5% Synergy $1.40
Swan Song Swan Song
-8% Synergy $8.18
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-10% Synergy $3.42
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-11% Synergy $2.03
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-13% Synergy $1.96

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Daxos of Meletis's game plan and control the board.

Winds of Rath Winds of Rath
+19% Synergy $0.33
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+18% Synergy $0.67
Portent Portent
+17% Synergy $0.36
Single Combat Single Combat
+14% Synergy $0.61
Not Forgotten Not Forgotten
+11% Synergy $0.20
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+11% Synergy $8.64
Revoke Existence Revoke Existence
+6% Synergy $0.14
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+6% Synergy $0.33
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+5% Synergy $0.36
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+4% Synergy $0.33
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+4% Synergy $0.71
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+3% Synergy $11.69
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+3% Synergy $0.30
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+2% Synergy $3.91
Austere Command Austere Command
+1% Synergy $0.42
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+0% Synergy $0.32
Preordain Preordain
0% Synergy $0.50
Ponder Ponder
-1% Synergy $1.73
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-2% Synergy $2.61
Fabricate Fabricate
-3% Synergy $9.53

Utility Artifacts

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

Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+28% Synergy $0.25
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+22% Synergy $0.79
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+20% Synergy $39.40
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+18% Synergy $0.40
Holy Avenger Holy Avenger
+17% Synergy $0.92
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+16% Synergy $3.54
Dream-Thief's Bandana Dream-Thief's Bandana
+14% Synergy $1.94
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+12% Synergy $2.69
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+12% Synergy $1.03
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+12% Synergy $30.84
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+11% Synergy $6.66
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+10% Synergy $27.95
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+10% Synergy $2.22
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+10% Synergy $7.95
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+9% Synergy $0.58
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+9% Synergy $0.17
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+9% Synergy $3.95
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+9% Synergy $10.47
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+8% Synergy $0.33
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+8% Synergy $41.15
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+8% Synergy $14.55
Wrecking Ball Arm Wrecking Ball Arm
+8% Synergy $0.41
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+7% Synergy $46.47
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+7% Synergy $0.22
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+7% Synergy $12.71
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+7% Synergy $0.45
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+6% Synergy $1.41
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+6% Synergy $6.54
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+6% Synergy $6.26
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+6% Synergy $0.36
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+6% Synergy $0.35
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+6% Synergy $1.61
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+6% Synergy $9.89
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+6% Synergy $2.62
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+5% Synergy $11.25
Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+5% Synergy $3.22
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+5% Synergy $45.96
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+5% Synergy $0.67
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+5% Synergy $4.39
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+4% Synergy $0.27
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+4% Synergy $12.17
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+4% Synergy $19.33
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+3% Synergy $0.70
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+2% Synergy $3.18
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+0% Synergy $0.30
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-1% Synergy $1.26

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Daxos of Meletis's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+24% Synergy $2.10
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+22% Synergy $0.31
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+21% Synergy $18.46
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+18% Synergy $3.86
Righteous Authority Righteous Authority
+17% Synergy $0.40
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
+16% Synergy $0.23
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+15% Synergy $0.38
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+15% Synergy $8.31
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+14% Synergy $4.57
Aether Tunnel Aether Tunnel
+12% Synergy $1.05
Eel Umbra Eel Umbra
+10% Synergy $0.27
Sage's Reverie Sage's Reverie
+10% Synergy $0.27
Security Bypass Security Bypass
+10% Synergy $0.31
Sunbond Sunbond
+10% Synergy $0.43
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+9% Synergy $0.40
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+8% Synergy $4.27
Curator's Ward Curator's Ward
+7% Synergy $0.40
Ordeal of Thassa Ordeal of Thassa
+7% Synergy $0.15
Curious Obsession Curious Obsession
+7% Synergy $0.37
Twinblade Blessing Twinblade Blessing
+6% Synergy $0.27
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+6% Synergy $1.03
Spectra Ward Spectra Ward
+6% Synergy $4.01
On Serra's Wings On Serra's Wings
+6% Synergy $0.34
Field of Dreams Field of Dreams
+6% Synergy $130.50
Ordeal of Heliod Ordeal of Heliod
+5% Synergy $0.12
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+5% Synergy $6.04
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+5% Synergy $0.14
Pacifism Pacifism
+5% Synergy $0.08
Auramancer's Guise Auramancer's Guise
+5% Synergy $0.65
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+5% Synergy $0.19
Cartouche of Knowledge Cartouche of Knowledge
+5% Synergy $0.17
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+4% Synergy $0.54
Ephara's Enlightenment Ephara's Enlightenment
+4% Synergy $0.08
Psychic Surgery Psychic Surgery
+4% Synergy $0.48
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+4% Synergy $0.69
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+4% Synergy $0.29
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+4% Synergy $5.54
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+4% Synergy $1.21
Land Tax Land Tax
+3% Synergy $13.52
Propaganda Propaganda
+1% Synergy $3.12
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+0% Synergy $4.71
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-3% Synergy $3.95
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-7% Synergy $12.12

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Daxos of Meletis to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+4% Synergy $1.92

Utility Lands

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

Moonring Island Moonring Island
+16% Synergy $0.45
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+11% Synergy $12.99
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+10% Synergy $2.17
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+7% Synergy $0.33
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+5% Synergy $0.37
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+4% Synergy $0.24
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+4% Synergy $0.91
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+4% Synergy $2.98
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+3% Synergy $0.35
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+3% Synergy $0.26
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+3% Synergy $0.57
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+2% Synergy $9.67
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+2% Synergy $1.67
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-1% Synergy $0.35
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-2% Synergy $41.36
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $5.84
Ancient Den Ancient Den
-9% Synergy $0.93
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-9% Synergy $0.64
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-9% Synergy $30.54
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-11% Synergy $0.92
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-16% Synergy $2.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Azorius Cluestone Azorius Cluestone
+5% Synergy $0.09
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.33
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+2% Synergy $0.37
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.34
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+1% Synergy $5.50
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.29
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+1% Synergy $0.32
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.19
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-1% Synergy $0.63
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-7% Synergy $0.28
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-9% Synergy $2.20
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $3.30
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-16% Synergy $0.41
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-19% Synergy $1.10
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-20% Synergy $2.50

Lands

The mana base foundation for Daxos of Meletis decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+13% Synergy $0.13
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+12% Synergy $0.12
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+12% Synergy $0.14
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+7% Synergy $0.16
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+6% Synergy $0.28
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+5% Synergy $0.27
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+5% Synergy $0.23
Fortified Beachhead Fortified Beachhead
+5% Synergy $0.24
Meandering River Meandering River
+5% Synergy $0.13
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+4% Synergy $0.28
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+3% Synergy $1.97
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+3% Synergy $0.36
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $2.00
Island Island
+1% Synergy $2.00
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+1% Synergy $0.22
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+0% Synergy $0.82
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $3.30
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.30
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
-1% Synergy $0.38
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
-2% Synergy $0.37
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-3% Synergy $6.42
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-3% Synergy $0.28
Tundra Tundra
-3% Synergy $3000.00
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $3.10
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-4% Synergy $4.27
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-4% Synergy $4.55
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
-5% Synergy $0.21
Port Town Port Town
-6% Synergy $0.22
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-7% Synergy $11.01
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.82
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-8% Synergy $0.32
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-9% Synergy $8.02
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-9% Synergy $8.50
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-9% Synergy $18.79
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-10% Synergy $16.09
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-10% Synergy $5.35
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-10% Synergy $0.21
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-12% Synergy $0.27
Command Tower Command Tower
-13% Synergy $0.21
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-15% Synergy $0.38

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