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Daxos the Returned
Price tag $6.72

Legendary CreatureZombie Soldier

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Orzhov

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1074 Current Rank
#1178 Last Week
#914 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.

Summon: Yojimbo Summon: Yojimbo
+8% Synergy $5.28
Summon: Primal Odin Summon: Primal Odin
+5% Synergy $1.84
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+4% Synergy $1.97
Summon: Good King Mog XII Summon: Good King Mog XII
+3% Synergy $2.17
Summon: Knights of Round Summon: Knights of Round
+2% Synergy $15.64

High Synergy Cards

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

Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+77% Synergy $0.54
Doomwake Giant Doomwake Giant
+71% Synergy $0.25
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+66% Synergy $0.44
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+61% Synergy $2.67
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+59% Synergy $0.41
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+57% Synergy $0.39
Minthara, Merciless Soul Minthara, Merciless Soul
+57% Synergy $0.19
Underworld Coinsmith Underworld Coinsmith
+57% Synergy $0.28
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+54% Synergy $0.17
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+54% Synergy $1.35

Top Cards

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

Grim Guardian Grim Guardian
+53% Synergy $0.41
Extinguish All Hope Extinguish All Hope
+53% Synergy $0.16
Hallowed Haunting Hallowed Haunting
+52% Synergy $5.11
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+50% Synergy $0.73
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+48% Synergy $1.43
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+47% Synergy $3.99
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+44% Synergy $0.25
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+43% Synergy $1.55
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+35% Synergy $2.73
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-9% Synergy $0.80

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+19% Synergy $34.98
Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+18% Synergy $349.70
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+11% Synergy $28.27
Necropotence Necropotence
+6% Synergy $17.52
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+3% Synergy $45.06
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-1% Synergy $58.30
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $94.69
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-3% Synergy $50.85

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 $0.30
Ajani's Chosen Ajani's Chosen
+37% Synergy $0.31
Soaring Lightbringer Soaring Lightbringer
+36% Synergy $0.47
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+35% Synergy $0.18
Agent of Erebos Agent of Erebos
+35% Synergy $0.32
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+32% Synergy $4.08
Celestial Ancient Celestial Ancient
+32% Synergy $0.57
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+31% Synergy $10.53
Heliod, God of the Sun Heliod, God of the Sun
+30% Synergy $1.59
Fate Unraveler Fate Unraveler
+28% Synergy $1.31
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+27% Synergy $1.08
Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr Katilda's Rising Dawn Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr
+25% Synergy $0.60
Aegis of the Gods Aegis of the Gods
+25% Synergy $1.06
Ghostly Dancers Ghostly Dancers
+21% Synergy $0.26
Demon of Fate's Design Demon of Fate's Design
+21% Synergy $0.29
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
+20% Synergy $0.14
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
+19% Synergy $0.74
Auramancer Auramancer
+18% Synergy $0.12
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+18% Synergy $0.33
Monk Idealist Monk Idealist
+18% Synergy $0.09
Thoughtrender Lamia Thoughtrender Lamia
+17% Synergy $0.26
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+15% Synergy $0.21
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+15% Synergy $0.56
Archetype of Finality Archetype of Finality
+15% Synergy $0.78
Nyx-Fleece Ram Nyx-Fleece Ram
+13% Synergy $0.29
Nighthowler Nighthowler
+13% Synergy $0.28
Ashiok's Reaper Ashiok's Reaper
+12% Synergy $0.10
Dockside Chef Dockside Chef
+12% Synergy $0.22
Silent Sentinel Silent Sentinel
+12% Synergy $0.10
Slumbering Keepguard Slumbering Keepguard
+11% Synergy $0.07
Eidolon of Countless Battles Eidolon of Countless Battles
+10% Synergy $0.53
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+9% Synergy $0.35
Athreos, God of Passage Athreos, God of Passage
+9% Synergy $10.20
Neva, Stalked by Nightmares Neva, Stalked by Nightmares
+9% Synergy $0.08
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
+9% Synergy $1.31
Treasury Thrull Treasury Thrull
+9% Synergy $0.17
Tymaret, Chosen from Death Tymaret, Chosen from Death
+9% Synergy $0.11
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+8% Synergy $0.53
Celestial Archon Celestial Archon
+8% Synergy $0.13
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+7% Synergy $22.97
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+7% Synergy $0.12
Wicked Visitor Wicked Visitor
+7% Synergy $0.07
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+4% Synergy $34.85
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+4% Synergy $13.31
Transcendent Envoy Transcendent Envoy
+4% Synergy $0.12
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+4% Synergy $1.08
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+3% Synergy $4.49
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
-3% Synergy $2.95
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-5% Synergy $0.26
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-10% Synergy $42.20

Instants

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

Mortify Mortify
+4% Synergy $0.26
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+2% Synergy $1.77
Utter End Utter End
+2% Synergy $0.19
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $6.35
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+1% Synergy $11.91
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.76
Return to Dust Return to Dust
0% Synergy $0.10
Despark Despark
-3% Synergy $0.32
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-4% Synergy $9.16
Inkshield Inkshield
-5% Synergy $10.46
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $5.21
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-6% Synergy $1.27
Fracture Fracture
-6% Synergy $0.81
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-6% Synergy $0.31
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-7% Synergy $0.84
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-12% Synergy $2.94

Sorceries

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

Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+30% Synergy $0.83
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+26% Synergy $8.66
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+26% Synergy $0.55
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+19% Synergy $0.89
Replenish Replenish
+15% Synergy $130.08
Dawn to Dusk Dawn to Dusk
+11% Synergy $0.11
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+10% Synergy $0.47
Plea for Guidance Plea for Guidance
+8% Synergy $0.64
Ancient Craving Ancient Craving
+7% Synergy $0.25
Deadly Tempest Deadly Tempest
+5% Synergy $0.74
Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+4% Synergy $0.36
Death Grasp Death Grasp
+4% Synergy $0.34
Farewell Farewell
+3% Synergy $4.30
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+3% Synergy $0.28
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+3% Synergy $2.29
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+1% Synergy $1.75
Open the Armory Open the Armory
0% Synergy $1.94
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-1% Synergy $0.60
Vindicate Vindicate
-2% Synergy $0.91
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-3% Synergy $0.25
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
-3% Synergy $0.48
Damn Damn
-6% Synergy $2.03
Austere Command Austere Command
-6% Synergy $0.44
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-8% Synergy $5.30

Utility Artifacts

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

Crystal Chimes Crystal Chimes
+27% Synergy $1.09
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+17% Synergy $0.97
Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+16% Synergy $2.53
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+14% Synergy $7.52
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+10% Synergy $4.45
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $0.24
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+5% Synergy $0.92
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+3% Synergy $4.31
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+2% Synergy $2.94
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-9% Synergy $1.30

Enchantments

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

Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+45% Synergy $3.58
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+38% Synergy $0.14
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+38% Synergy $3.03
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+34% Synergy $0.06
Underworld Connections Underworld Connections
+32% Synergy $0.56
Greater Auramancy Greater Auramancy
+32% Synergy $12.61
Land Tax Land Tax
+31% Synergy $21.01
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+30% Synergy $3.67
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+30% Synergy $1.40
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+28% Synergy $1.31
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+28% Synergy $46.21
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+25% Synergy $0.27
Black Market Black Market
+24% Synergy $3.61
Shielded by Faith Shielded by Faith
+24% Synergy $4.44
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+23% Synergy $7.12
True Conviction True Conviction
+23% Synergy $3.92
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+21% Synergy $0.40
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+21% Synergy $16.29
Seal of Doom Seal of Doom
+21% Synergy $0.22
Flickering Ward Flickering Ward
+20% Synergy $3.52
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+19% Synergy $4.07
Greed Greed
+19% Synergy $0.24
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+19% Synergy $0.18
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+18% Synergy $2.81
Seal from Existence Seal from Existence
+18% Synergy $0.15
Planar Disruption Planar Disruption
+16% Synergy $0.15
No Mercy No Mercy
+16% Synergy $15.01
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+15% Synergy $26.40
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+15% Synergy $1.71
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+15% Synergy $2.36
Soul Snare Soul Snare
+15% Synergy $0.10
Skybind Skybind
+14% Synergy $0.26
Muster the Departed Muster the Departed
+13% Synergy $0.14
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+13% Synergy $9.88
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+12% Synergy $0.22
Ossification Ossification
+12% Synergy $0.33
Cage of Hands Cage of Hands
+12% Synergy $0.05
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+11% Synergy $15.42
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+11% Synergy $1.74
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+11% Synergy $0.46
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+10% Synergy $2.64
Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor
+10% Synergy $1.71
Song of the Worldsoul Song of the Worldsoul
+10% Synergy $4.77
Daxos's Torment Daxos's Torment
+10% Synergy $0.31
Ethereal Absolution Ethereal Absolution
+9% Synergy $0.40
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+9% Synergy $5.70
Oubliette Oubliette
+9% Synergy $1.53
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+9% Synergy $1.56
March of the Canonized March of the Canonized
+5% Synergy $0.25
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+3% Synergy $18.67

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
+2% Synergy $30.03

Utility Lands

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

Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+49% Synergy $6.35
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+13% Synergy $34.54
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+12% Synergy $0.63
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+11% Synergy $0.14
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+11% Synergy $0.11
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+10% Synergy $0.19
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+8% Synergy $0.66
New Benalia New Benalia
+8% Synergy $0.24
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+7% Synergy $0.47
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+2% Synergy $47.16
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+2% Synergy $0.27
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+2% Synergy $24.56
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
+2% Synergy $0.30
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $1.98
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $2.73
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-3% Synergy $3.76
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-3% Synergy $2.28
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-5% Synergy $3.65
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-6% Synergy $0.57

Mana Artifacts

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

Aetheric Amplifier Aetheric Amplifier
+10% Synergy $2.35
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+9% Synergy $1.33
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+8% Synergy $0.30
Orzhov Cluestone Orzhov Cluestone
+8% Synergy $0.34
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+5% Synergy $4.82
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.19
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.26
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $1.12
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.07
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.16
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-5% Synergy $0.91
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-5% Synergy $0.22
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.51

Lands

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

Valgavoth's Lair Valgavoth's Lair
+21% Synergy $0.74
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+12% Synergy $0.22
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+11% Synergy $0.23
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+11% Synergy $0.20
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+9% Synergy $0.23
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+8% Synergy $0.10
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+8% Synergy $0.28
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+7% Synergy $0.15
Vivid Meadow Vivid Meadow
+6% Synergy $0.21
Vivid Marsh Vivid Marsh
+6% Synergy $0.64
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+5% Synergy $0.68
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+5% Synergy $0.89
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+4% Synergy $0.15
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+3% Synergy $7.92
Forsaken Sanctuary Forsaken Sanctuary
+2% Synergy $0.23
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.22
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+1% Synergy $0.48
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+1% Synergy $1.10
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
+1% Synergy $0.29
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.76
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
0% Synergy $4.16
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
0% Synergy $6.12
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
0% Synergy $0.25
Scrubland Scrubland
0% Synergy
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $3.53
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $30.44
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.05
Swamp Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.07
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-1% Synergy $13.73
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.11
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-2% Synergy $3.47
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-3% Synergy $22.75
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-3% Synergy $8.13
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-3% Synergy $3.39
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-4% Synergy $0.80
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-4% Synergy $13.57
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-4% Synergy $9.16
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $5.21
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.45
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-9% Synergy $0.32

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