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Daxos the Returned
Price tag $7.88

Legendary CreatureZombie Soldier

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Orzhov

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1147 Current Rank
#1212 Last Week
#1021 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.

Dimensional Exile Dimensional Exile
+4% Synergy $0.20
Endless Foot Assault Endless Foot Assault
+3% Synergy $4.29
Grave Venerations Grave Venerations
+3% Synergy $0.99
Spiral into Solitude Spiral into Solitude
+3% Synergy $0.09
Killian, Decisive Mentor Killian, Decisive Mentor
+2% Synergy

High Synergy Cards

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

Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+77% Synergy $0.40
Doomwake Giant Doomwake Giant
+70% Synergy $0.25
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+63% Synergy $0.72
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+62% Synergy $2.62
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+59% Synergy $1.21
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+57% Synergy $0.34
Underworld Coinsmith Underworld Coinsmith
+56% Synergy $0.45
Minthara, Merciless Soul Minthara, Merciless Soul
+56% Synergy $0.15
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+54% Synergy $0.17
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+54% Synergy $1.28

Top Cards

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

Hallowed Haunting Hallowed Haunting
+53% Synergy $4.58
Extinguish All Hope Extinguish All Hope
+53% Synergy $0.21
Grim Guardian Grim Guardian
+51% Synergy $0.37
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+48% Synergy $2.62
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+48% Synergy $0.94
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+47% Synergy $5.86
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+44% Synergy $0.59
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+41% Synergy $3.69
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+35% Synergy $4.79
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-9% Synergy $1.37

Game Changers

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

Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+18% Synergy $350.61
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+17% Synergy $49.53
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+10% Synergy $32.30
Necropotence Necropotence
+5% Synergy $22.51
Farewell Farewell
+3% Synergy $7.19
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+2% Synergy $51.58
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-1% Synergy $62.01
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-3% Synergy $63.69

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 $0.30
Soaring Lightbringer Soaring Lightbringer
+37% Synergy $0.40
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+35% Synergy $0.32
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+34% Synergy $1.76
Ajani's Chosen Ajani's Chosen
+33% Synergy $0.35
Agent of Erebos Agent of Erebos
+32% Synergy $0.29
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+31% Synergy $10.97
Heliod, God of the Sun Heliod, God of the Sun
+31% Synergy $5.81
Celestial Ancient Celestial Ancient
+31% Synergy $0.60
Fate Unraveler Fate Unraveler
+28% Synergy $2.58
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+27% Synergy $1.19
Aegis of the Gods Aegis of the Gods
+26% Synergy $1.23
Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr Katilda's Rising Dawn Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr
+23% Synergy $0.68
Demon of Fate's Design Demon of Fate's Design
+21% Synergy $0.27
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
+19% Synergy $0.60
Ghostly Dancers Ghostly Dancers
+19% Synergy $0.34
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
+18% Synergy $0.29
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+17% Synergy $0.32
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+17% Synergy $0.31
Auramancer Auramancer
+17% Synergy $0.19
Monk Idealist Monk Idealist
+16% Synergy $0.08
Thoughtrender Lamia Thoughtrender Lamia
+16% Synergy $0.28
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+15% Synergy $0.54
Archetype of Finality Archetype of Finality
+14% Synergy $2.31
Ashiok's Reaper Ashiok's Reaper
+13% Synergy $0.18
Nyx-Fleece Ram Nyx-Fleece Ram
+13% Synergy $0.29
Nighthowler Nighthowler
+12% Synergy $0.29
Silent Sentinel Silent Sentinel
+12% Synergy $0.18
Athreos, God of Passage Athreos, God of Passage
+11% Synergy $13.23
Dockside Chef Dockside Chef
+11% Synergy $0.32
Eidolon of Countless Battles Eidolon of Countless Battles
+9% Synergy $0.72
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
+9% Synergy $1.68
Slumbering Keepguard Slumbering Keepguard
+9% Synergy $0.08
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+9% Synergy $0.63
Treasury Thrull Treasury Thrull
+8% Synergy $0.17
Celestial Archon Celestial Archon
+8% Synergy $0.21
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+7% Synergy $0.33
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+7% Synergy $29.64
Neva, Stalked by Nightmares Neva, Stalked by Nightmares
+7% Synergy $0.20
Tymaret, Chosen from Death Tymaret, Chosen from Death
+7% Synergy $0.13
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+6% Synergy $0.24
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+4% Synergy $37.18
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+4% Synergy $20.81
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+4% Synergy $1.96
Transcendent Envoy Transcendent Envoy
+4% Synergy $0.22
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+3% Synergy $5.67
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
-3% Synergy $4.62
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $3.56
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-6% Synergy $0.30
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-9% Synergy $53.73

Instants

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

Mortify Mortify
+3% Synergy $0.20
Utter End Utter End
+3% Synergy $0.27
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $6.66
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.39
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
0% Synergy $2.28
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
0% Synergy $15.89
Despark Despark
-3% Synergy $0.34
Fracture Fracture
-4% Synergy $1.64
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.37
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-4% Synergy $12.12
Inkshield Inkshield
-5% Synergy $11.16
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $4.65
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-6% Synergy $1.28
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-7% Synergy $1.25
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-14% Synergy $4.53

Sorceries

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

Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+31% Synergy $1.10
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+25% Synergy $10.09
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+25% Synergy $0.71
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+17% Synergy $1.29
Replenish Replenish
+15% Synergy $146.64
Dawn to Dusk Dawn to Dusk
+11% Synergy $0.12
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+9% Synergy $1.04
Ancient Craving Ancient Craving
+7% Synergy $0.31
Plea for Guidance Plea for Guidance
+7% Synergy $0.63
Deadly Tempest Deadly Tempest
+6% Synergy $0.93
Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+4% Synergy $0.85
Death Grasp Death Grasp
+4% Synergy $0.33
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+3% Synergy $0.26
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+3% Synergy $3.09
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+1% Synergy $1.97
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
0% Synergy $2.77
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
-2% Synergy $0.50
Vindicate Vindicate
-3% Synergy $0.88
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-4% Synergy $0.36
Austere Command Austere Command
-5% Synergy $0.43
Damn Damn
-6% Synergy $2.18
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-9% Synergy $7.71

Utility Artifacts

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

Crystal Chimes Crystal Chimes
+24% Synergy $0.94
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+16% Synergy $1.56
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+15% Synergy $6.02
Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+14% Synergy $2.58
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+10% Synergy $4.56
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+9% Synergy $0.28
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+5% Synergy $0.61
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+3% Synergy $4.85
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+3% Synergy $4.65
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-9% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

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

Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+43% Synergy $4.41
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+40% Synergy $0.27
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+36% Synergy $3.54
Greater Auramancy Greater Auramancy
+35% Synergy $14.90
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+34% Synergy $0.15
Land Tax Land Tax
+32% Synergy $25.63
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+31% Synergy $5.29
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+30% Synergy $51.58
Underworld Connections Underworld Connections
+30% Synergy $1.22
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+28% Synergy $1.75
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+28% Synergy $2.43
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+27% Synergy $0.34
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+26% Synergy $6.11
Black Market Black Market
+24% Synergy $4.19
True Conviction True Conviction
+24% Synergy $4.88
Shielded by Faith Shielded by Faith
+23% Synergy $4.72
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+22% Synergy $0.48
Seal of Doom Seal of Doom
+21% Synergy $0.13
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+21% Synergy $15.30
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+20% Synergy $5.24
Flickering Ward Flickering Ward
+20% Synergy $3.50
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+19% Synergy $4.96
No Mercy No Mercy
+18% Synergy $24.12
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+18% Synergy $0.20
Greed Greed
+16% Synergy $0.31
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+16% Synergy $8.72
Soul Snare Soul Snare
+16% Synergy $0.14
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+14% Synergy $29.01
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+14% Synergy $2.34
Seal from Existence Seal from Existence
+14% Synergy $0.14
Skybind Skybind
+14% Synergy $0.34
Planar Disruption Planar Disruption
+13% Synergy $0.25
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+12% Synergy $12.52
Muster the Departed Muster the Departed
+12% Synergy $0.32
Cage of Hands Cage of Hands
+12% Synergy $0.09
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+11% Synergy $16.46
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+11% Synergy $0.32
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+11% Synergy $1.91
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+11% Synergy $7.07
Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor
+11% Synergy $0.40
Daxos's Torment Daxos's Torment
+11% Synergy $0.43
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+10% Synergy $2.83
Oubliette Oubliette
+10% Synergy $2.18
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+10% Synergy $0.53
Ossification Ossification
+9% Synergy $0.24
Ethereal Absolution Ethereal Absolution
+8% Synergy $0.36
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+7% Synergy $1.37
March of the Canonized March of the Canonized
+5% Synergy $0.29
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+4% Synergy $24.49
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+1% Synergy $8.60

Planeswalkers

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

Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+4% Synergy $0.30
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+2% Synergy $40.18

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 $7.03
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+12% Synergy $43.73
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+12% Synergy $0.89
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+11% Synergy $0.30
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+11% Synergy $5.39
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+10% Synergy $0.27
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+10% Synergy $0.32
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+9% Synergy $2.21
New Benalia New Benalia
+8% Synergy $0.21
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+7% Synergy $0.67
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+5% Synergy $1.20
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
+3% Synergy $0.40
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+2% Synergy $52.21
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+2% Synergy $31.12
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $3.70
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+1% Synergy $0.39
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $9.15
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-3% Synergy $3.80
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-4% Synergy $5.92
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-6% Synergy $1.06

Mana Artifacts

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

Aetheric Amplifier Aetheric Amplifier
+10% Synergy $1.38
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+9% Synergy $0.27
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+9% Synergy $2.55
Orzhov Cluestone Orzhov Cluestone
+8% Synergy $0.23
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+5% Synergy $5.06
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.19
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.32
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $1.06
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.01
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.31
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-4% Synergy $0.76
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.37

Lands

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

Valgavoth's Lair Valgavoth's Lair
+19% Synergy $0.68
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+11% Synergy $0.32
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+11% Synergy $0.32
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+10% Synergy $0.31
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+9% Synergy $0.30
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.22
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+7% Synergy $0.17
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+7% Synergy $0.10
Vivid Meadow Vivid Meadow
+7% Synergy $0.30
Vivid Marsh Vivid Marsh
+6% Synergy $0.46
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+5% Synergy $0.25
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+4% Synergy $0.50
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+4% Synergy $0.59
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.23
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+2% Synergy $8.70
Forsaken Sanctuary Forsaken Sanctuary
+2% Synergy $0.27
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+1% Synergy $14.05
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+1% Synergy $0.89
Scrubland Scrubland
+1% Synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
+1% Synergy $0.41
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.39
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
0% Synergy $0.39
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
0% Synergy $4.49
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.28
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
0% Synergy $5.89
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $2.56
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $35.46
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.21
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
-1% Synergy $0.27
Swamp Swamp
-2% Synergy $0.22
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-2% Synergy $3.89
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-3% Synergy $26.47
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-4% Synergy $0.83
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-4% Synergy $11.85
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-4% Synergy $10.26
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $3.56
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-4% Synergy $12.12
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $4.65
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.29
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-8% Synergy $0.35

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