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Daxos the Returned
Price tag $6.25

Legendary CreatureZombie Soldier

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Orzhov

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#1111 Current Rank
#1005 Last Week
#974 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Daxos the Returned.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Daxos the Returned decks.

Rent Is Due Rent Is Due
+4% Synergy $0.26
The Death of Gwen Stacy The Death of Gwen Stacy
+2% Synergy $0.28
Aang, Airbending Master Aang, Airbending Master
+2% Synergy $50.00
Parker Luck Parker Luck
-1% Synergy $0.25
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-2% Synergy $62.36

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Daxos the Returned's abilities and overall game plan.

Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+77% Synergy $0.30
Doomwake Giant Doomwake Giant
+70% Synergy $0.26
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+65% Synergy $0.42
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+61% Synergy $2.11
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+60% Synergy $0.54
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+59% Synergy $0.48
Underworld Coinsmith Underworld Coinsmith
+57% Synergy $0.32
Minthara, Merciless Soul Minthara, Merciless Soul
+56% Synergy $0.19
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+55% Synergy $0.09
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+54% Synergy $1.08

Top Cards

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

Extinguish All Hope Extinguish All Hope
+53% Synergy $0.12
Grim Guardian Grim Guardian
+52% Synergy $0.32
Hallowed Haunting Hallowed Haunting
+52% Synergy $4.88
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+50% Synergy $0.73
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+47% Synergy $4.99
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+47% Synergy $1.50
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+44% Synergy $0.26
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+42% Synergy $2.32
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+34% Synergy $2.98
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-8% Synergy $1.36

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+17% Synergy $36.91
Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+17% Synergy $339.29
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+11% Synergy $32.03
Necropotence Necropotence
+5% Synergy $17.41
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+3% Synergy $50.70
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-1% Synergy $48.88
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-3% Synergy $54.04

Creatures

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

Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+41% Synergy $0.29
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+36% Synergy $0.18
Soaring Lightbringer Soaring Lightbringer
+36% Synergy $0.29
Ajani's Chosen Ajani's Chosen
+35% Synergy $0.31
Agent of Erebos Agent of Erebos
+34% Synergy $0.26
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+33% Synergy $2.95
Celestial Ancient Celestial Ancient
+32% Synergy $0.56
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+31% Synergy $9.50
Heliod, God of the Sun Heliod, God of the Sun
+31% Synergy $2.37
Fate Unraveler Fate Unraveler
+28% Synergy $1.32
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+27% Synergy $1.00
Aegis of the Gods Aegis of the Gods
+26% Synergy $1.10
Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr Katilda's Rising Dawn Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr
+25% Synergy $0.67
Demon of Fate's Design Demon of Fate's Design
+21% Synergy $0.16
Ghostly Dancers Ghostly Dancers
+20% Synergy $0.26
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
+19% Synergy $0.61
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
+19% Synergy $0.17
Monk Idealist Monk Idealist
+18% Synergy $0.08
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+17% Synergy $0.30
Auramancer Auramancer
+17% Synergy $0.06
Thoughtrender Lamia Thoughtrender Lamia
+16% Synergy $0.18
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+15% Synergy $0.20
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+15% Synergy $0.37
Ashiok's Reaper Ashiok's Reaper
+14% Synergy $0.08
Archetype of Finality Archetype of Finality
+14% Synergy $0.87
Nyx-Fleece Ram Nyx-Fleece Ram
+13% Synergy $0.13
Dockside Chef Dockside Chef
+12% Synergy $0.23
Nighthowler Nighthowler
+12% Synergy $0.27
Silent Sentinel Silent Sentinel
+12% Synergy $0.14
Slumbering Keepguard Slumbering Keepguard
+11% Synergy $0.10
Eidolon of Countless Battles Eidolon of Countless Battles
+10% Synergy $0.63
Athreos, God of Passage Athreos, God of Passage
+9% Synergy $11.61
Neva, Stalked by Nightmares Neva, Stalked by Nightmares
+9% Synergy $0.08
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
+9% Synergy $1.96
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+9% Synergy $0.49
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+8% Synergy $0.28
Treasury Thrull Treasury Thrull
+8% Synergy $0.17
Tymaret, Chosen from Death Tymaret, Chosen from Death
+8% Synergy $0.08
Celestial Archon Celestial Archon
+8% Synergy $0.11
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+7% Synergy $23.45
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+6% Synergy $0.09
Wicked Visitor Wicked Visitor
+6% Synergy $0.09
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+5% Synergy $32.07
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+4% Synergy $17.48
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+4% Synergy $1.59
Transcendent Envoy Transcendent Envoy
+4% Synergy $0.15
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+3% Synergy $3.65
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
-3% Synergy $2.04
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-6% Synergy $0.26
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-9% Synergy $42.37

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Daxos the Returned safe.

Mortify Mortify
+3% Synergy $0.27
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+2% Synergy $2.09
Utter End Utter End
+2% Synergy $0.18
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $7.99
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+1% Synergy $8.69
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.66
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+1% Synergy $0.09
Despark Despark
-3% Synergy $0.47
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-4% Synergy $8.97
Fracture Fracture
-5% Synergy $0.83
Inkshield Inkshield
-5% Synergy $8.80
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-5% Synergy $0.46
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $4.83
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-6% Synergy $1.19
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-7% Synergy $0.65
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-12% Synergy $3.35

Sorceries

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

Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+31% Synergy $0.77
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+25% Synergy $10.23
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+25% Synergy $0.54
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+18% Synergy $1.06
Replenish Replenish
+15% Synergy $123.98
Dawn to Dusk Dawn to Dusk
+11% Synergy $0.16
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+9% Synergy $0.45
Plea for Guidance Plea for Guidance
+8% Synergy $0.60
Ancient Craving Ancient Craving
+7% Synergy $0.30
Deadly Tempest Deadly Tempest
+6% Synergy $0.72
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+4% Synergy $0.22
Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+4% Synergy $0.34
Farewell Farewell
+3% Synergy $3.35
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+3% Synergy $2.27
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
0% Synergy $1.77
Open the Armory Open the Armory
0% Synergy $1.85
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-1% Synergy $0.43
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-3% Synergy $0.46
Vindicate Vindicate
-3% Synergy $0.49
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
-3% Synergy $0.44
Austere Command Austere Command
-6% Synergy $0.18
Damn Damn
-7% Synergy $1.20
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-9% Synergy $5.95

Utility Artifacts

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

Crystal Chimes Crystal Chimes
+25% Synergy $1.09
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+17% Synergy $1.54
Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+15% Synergy $2.56
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+14% Synergy $6.19
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+10% Synergy $4.32
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $0.21
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+5% Synergy $1.05
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+3% Synergy $2.49
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+3% Synergy $3.65
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-9% Synergy $1.22

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Daxos the Returned's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+43% Synergy $3.74
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+38% Synergy $0.16
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+37% Synergy $3.35
Greater Auramancy Greater Auramancy
+35% Synergy $12.62
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+34% Synergy $0.04
Land Tax Land Tax
+32% Synergy $22.17
Underworld Connections Underworld Connections
+31% Synergy $0.37
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+30% Synergy $1.61
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+28% Synergy $5.46
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+28% Synergy $44.22
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+28% Synergy $0.93
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+26% Synergy $0.26
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+25% Synergy $5.93
Black Market Black Market
+24% Synergy $3.33
True Conviction True Conviction
+24% Synergy $4.01
Shielded by Faith Shielded by Faith
+23% Synergy $4.54
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+22% Synergy $16.71
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+21% Synergy $0.21
Seal of Doom Seal of Doom
+21% Synergy $0.19
Flickering Ward Flickering Ward
+21% Synergy $3.15
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+20% Synergy $4.67
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+19% Synergy $3.50
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+19% Synergy $0.20
Greed Greed
+18% Synergy $0.23
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+16% Synergy $2.95
No Mercy No Mercy
+16% Synergy $19.09
Soul Snare Soul Snare
+16% Synergy $0.11
Seal from Existence Seal from Existence
+16% Synergy $0.14
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+15% Synergy $2.23
Planar Disruption Planar Disruption
+15% Synergy $0.12
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+14% Synergy $24.55
Skybind Skybind
+14% Synergy $0.32
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+13% Synergy $9.32
Muster the Departed Muster the Departed
+12% Synergy $0.09
Cage of Hands Cage of Hands
+12% Synergy $0.05
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+11% Synergy $11.95
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+11% Synergy $0.39
Ossification Ossification
+11% Synergy $0.17
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+11% Synergy $2.58
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+11% Synergy $0.50
Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor
+11% Synergy $0.77
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+10% Synergy $3.20
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+10% Synergy $4.67
Oubliette Oubliette
+10% Synergy $1.27
Daxos's Torment Daxos's Torment
+10% Synergy $0.35
Song of the Worldsoul Song of the Worldsoul
+9% Synergy $4.88
Ethereal Absolution Ethereal Absolution
+8% Synergy $0.41
March of the Canonized March of the Canonized
+5% Synergy $0.15
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+4% Synergy $21.80
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+1% Synergy $7.52

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Daxos the Returned to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+4% Synergy $0.35
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+3% Synergy $30.44

Utility Lands

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

Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+50% Synergy $6.28
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+13% Synergy $39.21
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+12% Synergy $0.65
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+11% Synergy $0.13
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+11% Synergy $0.07
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+10% Synergy $0.13
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+8% Synergy $1.61
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+8% Synergy $6.54
New Benalia New Benalia
+8% Synergy $0.22
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+7% Synergy $0.54
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+4% Synergy $1.87
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
+3% Synergy $0.25
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+2% Synergy $48.67
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+2% Synergy $0.31
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+2% Synergy $23.13
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $2.03
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $3.04
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-3% Synergy $3.65
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-4% Synergy $3.84
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-7% Synergy $0.94

Mana Artifacts

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

Aetheric Amplifier Aetheric Amplifier
+10% Synergy $2.68
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+9% Synergy $0.24
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+9% Synergy $1.05
Orzhov Cluestone Orzhov Cluestone
+9% Synergy $0.20
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+5% Synergy $5.28
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.16
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.20
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $1.06
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.48
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.16
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-5% Synergy $0.71
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-5% Synergy $0.12
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.48

Lands

The mana base foundation for Daxos the Returned decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Valgavoth's Lair Valgavoth's Lair
+20% Synergy $0.56
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+11% Synergy $0.22
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+11% Synergy $0.17
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+11% Synergy $0.39
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+9% Synergy $0.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+9% Synergy $0.15
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+8% Synergy $0.06
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+8% Synergy $0.20
Vivid Meadow Vivid Meadow
+7% Synergy $0.30
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+6% Synergy $0.68
Vivid Marsh Vivid Marsh
+6% Synergy $0.59
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+5% Synergy $0.41
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+4% Synergy $0.20
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+3% Synergy $6.68
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.27
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
+2% Synergy $0.29
Forsaken Sanctuary Forsaken Sanctuary
+2% Synergy $0.26
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+1% Synergy $0.34
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+1% Synergy $12.65
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+1% Synergy $4.81
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+1% Synergy $0.77
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $4.79
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.66
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
0% Synergy $5.85
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
0% Synergy $0.18
Scrubland Scrubland
0% Synergy
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $32.32
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.05
Swamp Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.06
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.17
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-2% Synergy $3.47
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-3% Synergy $21.72
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-3% Synergy $9.14
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-4% Synergy $0.75
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-4% Synergy $13.24
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $4.15
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-4% Synergy $8.97
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $4.83
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.21
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-9% Synergy $0.21

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