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Daxos the Returned
Price tag $5.96

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Orzhov

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1083 Current Rank
#1066 Last Week
#983 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.

Aang's Iceberg Aang's Iceberg
+3% Synergy $0.34
The Legend of Yangchen Avatar Yangchen The Legend of Yangchen
+2% Synergy $3.12
Aang, Airbending Master Aang, Airbending Master
+1% Synergy $13.29
Obsessive Pursuit Obsessive Pursuit
0% Synergy $0.46
Misty Palms Oasis Misty Palms Oasis
0% Synergy $0.06

High Synergy Cards

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

Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+77% Synergy $0.34
Doomwake Giant Doomwake Giant
+71% Synergy $0.17
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+64% Synergy $0.20
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+62% Synergy $1.76
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+60% Synergy $1.59
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+59% Synergy $0.35
Minthara, Merciless Soul Minthara, Merciless Soul
+56% Synergy $0.22
Underworld Coinsmith Underworld Coinsmith
+56% Synergy $0.33
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+55% Synergy $0.08
Extinguish All Hope Extinguish All Hope
+53% Synergy $0.15

Top Cards

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

Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+53% Synergy $1.06
Grim Guardian Grim Guardian
+52% Synergy $0.25
Hallowed Haunting Hallowed Haunting
+52% Synergy $4.44
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+50% Synergy $0.79
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+48% Synergy $1.81
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+47% Synergy $4.93
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+44% Synergy $0.21
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+41% Synergy $3.28
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+34% Synergy $3.64
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-9% Synergy $1.05

Game Changers

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

Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+18% Synergy $329.34
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+17% Synergy $44.01
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+11% Synergy $30.49
Necropotence Necropotence
+5% Synergy $20.55
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+2% Synergy $46.24
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-1% Synergy $48.48
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-3% Synergy $58.01

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
+42% Synergy $0.25
Soaring Lightbringer Soaring Lightbringer
+36% Synergy $0.20
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+35% Synergy $0.25
Ajani's Chosen Ajani's Chosen
+34% Synergy $0.33
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+33% Synergy $1.30
Agent of Erebos Agent of Erebos
+33% Synergy $0.31
Heliod, God of the Sun Heliod, God of the Sun
+31% Synergy $4.82
Celestial Ancient Celestial Ancient
+31% Synergy $0.55
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+30% Synergy $9.27
Fate Unraveler Fate Unraveler
+28% Synergy $1.64
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+27% Synergy $1.05
Aegis of the Gods Aegis of the Gods
+25% Synergy $1.07
Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr Katilda's Rising Dawn Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr
+24% Synergy $0.58
Demon of Fate's Design Demon of Fate's Design
+21% Synergy $0.11
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
+19% Synergy $0.48
Ghostly Dancers Ghostly Dancers
+19% Synergy $0.23
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
+19% Synergy $0.13
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+17% Synergy $0.20
Auramancer Auramancer
+17% Synergy $0.07
Monk Idealist Monk Idealist
+17% Synergy $0.07
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+16% Synergy $0.28
Thoughtrender Lamia Thoughtrender Lamia
+16% Synergy $0.15
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+15% Synergy $0.29
Archetype of Finality Archetype of Finality
+14% Synergy $0.73
Ashiok's Reaper Ashiok's Reaper
+13% Synergy $0.06
Nyx-Fleece Ram Nyx-Fleece Ram
+13% Synergy $0.09
Nighthowler Nighthowler
+13% Synergy $0.25
Silent Sentinel Silent Sentinel
+12% Synergy $0.16
Dockside Chef Dockside Chef
+11% Synergy $0.19
Athreos, God of Passage Athreos, God of Passage
+10% Synergy $11.93
Eidolon of Countless Battles Eidolon of Countless Battles
+10% Synergy $0.61
Slumbering Keepguard Slumbering Keepguard
+10% Synergy $0.08
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
+9% Synergy $1.56
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+9% Synergy $0.55
Celestial Archon Celestial Archon
+9% Synergy $0.13
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+8% Synergy $0.19
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+8% Synergy $23.82
Neva, Stalked by Nightmares Neva, Stalked by Nightmares
+8% Synergy $0.07
Treasury Thrull Treasury Thrull
+8% Synergy $0.18
Tymaret, Chosen from Death Tymaret, Chosen from Death
+8% Synergy $0.07
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+6% Synergy $0.07
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+5% Synergy $29.74
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+4% Synergy $17.35
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+4% Synergy $1.30
Transcendent Envoy Transcendent Envoy
+4% Synergy $0.10
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+3% Synergy $3.51
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
-3% Synergy $2.01
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $3.59
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-6% Synergy $0.20
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-9% Synergy $42.59

Instants

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

Mortify Mortify
+3% Synergy $0.22
Utter End Utter End
+2% Synergy $0.09
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+1% Synergy $1.27
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $8.00
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+1% Synergy $9.39
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.71
Return to Dust Return to Dust
0% Synergy $0.07
Despark Despark
-3% Synergy $0.24
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-4% Synergy $8.45
Fracture Fracture
-5% Synergy $0.54
Inkshield Inkshield
-5% Synergy $7.28
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-5% Synergy $0.29
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $5.27
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-6% Synergy $0.96
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-7% Synergy $1.72
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-13% Synergy $3.42

Sorceries

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

Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+30% Synergy $0.65
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+26% Synergy $8.66
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+25% Synergy $0.72
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+18% Synergy $1.32
Replenish Replenish
+15% Synergy $122.39
Dawn to Dusk Dawn to Dusk
+11% Synergy $0.18
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+9% Synergy $0.51
Plea for Guidance Plea for Guidance
+8% Synergy $0.75
Ancient Craving Ancient Craving
+7% Synergy $0.30
Deadly Tempest Deadly Tempest
+6% Synergy $0.98
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+4% Synergy $0.13
Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+4% Synergy $0.56
Farewell Farewell
+3% Synergy $3.39
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+3% Synergy $2.68
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
0% Synergy $1.81
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-1% Synergy $0.46
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
-2% Synergy $0.45
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-3% Synergy $0.28
Vindicate Vindicate
-3% Synergy $0.47
Austere Command Austere Command
-6% Synergy $0.27
Damn Damn
-7% Synergy $1.20
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-9% Synergy $6.30

Utility Artifacts

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

Crystal Chimes Crystal Chimes
+25% Synergy $0.90
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+16% Synergy $1.11
Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+15% Synergy $3.00
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+14% Synergy $5.66
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+10% Synergy $3.86
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $0.18
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+5% Synergy $0.96
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+3% Synergy $3.89
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+3% Synergy $3.70
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-9% Synergy $1.38

Enchantments

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

Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+44% Synergy $3.54
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+39% Synergy $0.14
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+37% Synergy $2.70
Greater Auramancy Greater Auramancy
+35% Synergy $12.54
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+35% Synergy $0.03
Land Tax Land Tax
+32% Synergy $19.92
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+30% Synergy $4.23
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+30% Synergy $40.08
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+30% Synergy $0.88
Underworld Connections Underworld Connections
+30% Synergy $0.46
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+28% Synergy $0.84
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+26% Synergy $0.20
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+25% Synergy $8.15
Black Market Black Market
+24% Synergy $3.63
Shielded by Faith Shielded by Faith
+24% Synergy $4.53
True Conviction True Conviction
+23% Synergy $4.28
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+21% Synergy $0.22
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+21% Synergy $15.46
Seal of Doom Seal of Doom
+21% Synergy $0.17
Flickering Ward Flickering Ward
+21% Synergy $2.78
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+20% Synergy $4.33
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+19% Synergy $2.22
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+19% Synergy $0.22
Greed Greed
+17% Synergy $0.26
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+16% Synergy $8.22
No Mercy No Mercy
+16% Synergy $20.14
Soul Snare Soul Snare
+16% Synergy $0.05
Planar Disruption Planar Disruption
+15% Synergy $0.10
Seal from Existence Seal from Existence
+15% Synergy $0.09
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+14% Synergy $25.88
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+14% Synergy $1.98
Skybind Skybind
+14% Synergy $0.34
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+13% Synergy $10.27
Muster the Departed Muster the Departed
+12% Synergy $0.08
Cage of Hands Cage of Hands
+12% Synergy $0.04
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+11% Synergy $11.69
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+11% Synergy $0.22
Ossification Ossification
+11% Synergy $0.13
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+11% Synergy $0.51
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+10% Synergy $0.93
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+10% Synergy $2.20
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+10% Synergy $4.38
Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor
+10% Synergy $0.38
Oubliette Oubliette
+10% Synergy $1.34
Daxos's Torment Daxos's Torment
+10% Synergy $0.40
Ethereal Absolution Ethereal Absolution
+8% Synergy $0.32
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+7% Synergy $1.00
March of the Canonized March of the Canonized
+5% Synergy $0.16
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+4% Synergy $21.33
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+1% Synergy $7.76

Planeswalkers

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

Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+4% Synergy $0.20
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+2% Synergy $30.20

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 $5.74
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+13% Synergy $37.97
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+11% Synergy $0.13
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+11% Synergy $0.78
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+10% Synergy $0.05
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+10% Synergy $0.15
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+8% Synergy $1.16
New Benalia New Benalia
+8% Synergy $0.20
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+7% Synergy $0.31
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+7% Synergy $4.28
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+4% Synergy $1.29
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+3% Synergy $25.92
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
+3% Synergy $0.26
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+2% Synergy $46.63
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+1% Synergy $0.38
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $2.27
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $4.85
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-3% Synergy $2.80
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-4% Synergy $5.02
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-6% Synergy $0.64

Mana Artifacts

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

Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+9% Synergy $0.25
Aetheric Amplifier Aetheric Amplifier
+9% Synergy $2.05
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+8% Synergy $1.22
Orzhov Cluestone Orzhov Cluestone
+8% Synergy $0.20
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+5% Synergy $5.03
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.16
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.29
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $0.85
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.27
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.14
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.19
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-5% Synergy $0.41
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.35

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
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+11% Synergy $0.22
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+10% Synergy $0.19
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+10% Synergy $0.13
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.08
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+8% Synergy $0.11
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+7% Synergy $0.06
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+7% Synergy $0.21
Vivid Meadow Vivid Meadow
+7% Synergy $0.34
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+6% Synergy $0.35
Vivid Marsh Vivid Marsh
+6% Synergy $0.51
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+5% Synergy $0.11
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+5% Synergy $0.52
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+4% Synergy $6.53
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.19
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
+2% Synergy $0.30
Forsaken Sanctuary Forsaken Sanctuary
+2% Synergy $0.25
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+1% Synergy $0.23
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+1% Synergy $10.79
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+1% Synergy $3.14
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+1% Synergy $0.69
Scrubland Scrubland
+1% Synergy
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $4.63
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $31.41
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.71
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
0% Synergy $5.32
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
0% Synergy $0.17
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.08
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-1% Synergy $3.29
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.15
Swamp Swamp
-2% Synergy $0.09
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-3% Synergy $20.18
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-4% Synergy $0.58
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-4% Synergy $12.23
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-4% Synergy $7.92
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $3.59
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-4% Synergy $8.45
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $5.27
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.13
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-8% Synergy $0.23

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