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Daxos the Returned
Price tag $21.20

Legendary CreatureZombie Soldier

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Orzhov

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1072 Current Rank
#1066 Last Week
#1035 Past 2 Years

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.

Eiganjo Dynastorian Eiganjo Dynastorian
+5% Synergy $2.20
Changing Loyalty Changing Loyalty
-1% Synergy $1.15
Umbral Expanse Umbral Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.45
Eclipsed Steppe Eclipsed Steppe
-4% Synergy $2.54
Turbulent Moor Turbulent Moor
-6% Synergy $5.75

High Synergy Cards

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

Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+77% Synergy $0.88
Doomwake Giant Doomwake Giant
+68% Synergy $0.26
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+63% Synergy $0.55
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+61% Synergy $5.26
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+59% Synergy $0.64
Underworld Coinsmith Underworld Coinsmith
+56% Synergy $0.39
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+56% Synergy $0.30
Minthara, Merciless Soul Minthara, Merciless Soul
+56% Synergy $0.22
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+54% Synergy $1.70
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+54% Synergy $0.33

Top Cards

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

Hallowed Haunting Hallowed Haunting
+53% Synergy $7.59
Extinguish All Hope Extinguish All Hope
+52% Synergy $0.22
Grim Guardian Grim Guardian
+51% Synergy $0.42
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+46% Synergy $4.62
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+46% Synergy $0.59
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+46% Synergy $0.27
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+42% Synergy $4.16
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+36% Synergy $6.60
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+33% Synergy $4.00
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-9% Synergy $1.27

Game Changers

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

Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+18% Synergy $479.71
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+17% Synergy $58.09
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+11% Synergy $37.58
Necropotence Necropotence
+5% Synergy $37.26
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+3% Synergy $53.05
Farewell Farewell
+3% Synergy $6.25
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-1% Synergy $72.39
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-3% Synergy $60.63

Creatures

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

Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+44% Synergy $0.35
Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+41% Synergy $0.38
Soaring Lightbringer Soaring Lightbringer
+37% Synergy $0.54
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+35% Synergy $0.17
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+33% Synergy $13.17
Ajani's Chosen Ajani's Chosen
+33% Synergy $0.28
Agent of Erebos Agent of Erebos
+32% Synergy $0.34
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+31% Synergy $14.01
Heliod, God of the Sun Heliod, God of the Sun
+31% Synergy $4.32
Celestial Ancient Celestial Ancient
+30% Synergy $0.62
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+28% Synergy $1.34
Fate Unraveler Fate Unraveler
+27% Synergy $3.40
Aegis of the Gods Aegis of the Gods
+26% Synergy $1.01
Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr Katilda's Rising Dawn Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr
+22% Synergy $1.27
Demon of Fate's Design Demon of Fate's Design
+21% Synergy $0.31
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
+19% Synergy $0.95
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+18% Synergy $0.37
Ghostly Dancers Ghostly Dancers
+18% Synergy $0.42
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+17% Synergy $0.37
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
+17% Synergy $0.35
Auramancer Auramancer
+16% Synergy $0.30
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+16% Synergy $0.65
Monk Idealist Monk Idealist
+16% Synergy $0.12
Thoughtrender Lamia Thoughtrender Lamia
+15% Synergy $0.34
Archetype of Finality Archetype of Finality
+14% Synergy $2.49
Nyx-Fleece Ram Nyx-Fleece Ram
+13% Synergy $0.26
Athreos, God of Passage Athreos, God of Passage
+12% Synergy $15.57
Ashiok's Reaper Ashiok's Reaper
+12% Synergy $0.30
Nighthowler Nighthowler
+12% Synergy $0.31
Silent Sentinel Silent Sentinel
+12% Synergy $0.28
Dockside Chef Dockside Chef
+11% Synergy $0.35
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
+8% Synergy $1.83
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+8% Synergy $0.86
Slumbering Keepguard Slumbering Keepguard
+8% Synergy $0.29
Treasury Thrull Treasury Thrull
+8% Synergy $0.16
Celestial Archon Celestial Archon
+8% Synergy $0.22
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+7% Synergy $0.34
Eidolon of Countless Battles Eidolon of Countless Battles
+7% Synergy $0.39
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+7% Synergy $27.49
Tymaret, Chosen from Death Tymaret, Chosen from Death
+7% Synergy $0.18
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+6% Synergy $0.33
Neva, Stalked by Nightmares Neva, Stalked by Nightmares
+6% Synergy $0.25
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+5% Synergy $44.49
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+5% Synergy $22.85
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+3% Synergy $2.13
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+2% Synergy $4.63
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
-4% Synergy $5.19
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $2.98
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-6% Synergy $0.31
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-8% Synergy $58.40

Instants

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

Mortify Mortify
+3% Synergy $0.22
Utter End Utter End
+3% Synergy $0.31
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $7.86
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.65
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
0% Synergy $16.54
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-1% Synergy $0.87
Despark Despark
-3% Synergy $0.33
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.29
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-5% Synergy $1.37
Fracture Fracture
-5% Synergy $0.32
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $3.24
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-5% Synergy $13.86
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-7% Synergy $1.20
Inkshield Inkshield
-7% Synergy $4.86
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-13% Synergy $3.90

Sorceries

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

Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+30% Synergy $1.10
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+25% Synergy $11.80
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+25% Synergy $0.71
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+17% Synergy $1.58
Replenish Replenish
+16% Synergy $210.88
Dawn to Dusk Dawn to Dusk
+11% Synergy $0.12
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+8% Synergy $0.73
Ancient Craving Ancient Craving
+7% Synergy $0.33
Deadly Tempest Deadly Tempest
+6% Synergy $0.70
Plea for Guidance Plea for Guidance
+6% Synergy $0.73
Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+4% Synergy $0.76
Death Grasp Death Grasp
+4% Synergy $0.38
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+3% Synergy $0.29
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+3% Synergy $3.91
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+1% Synergy $2.11
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
0% Synergy $3.40
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
-2% Synergy $0.47
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-3% Synergy $0.35
Vindicate Vindicate
-3% Synergy $0.74
Austere Command Austere Command
-5% Synergy $0.42
Damn Damn
-6% Synergy $2.55
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-9% Synergy $5.18

Utility Artifacts

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

Crystal Chimes Crystal Chimes
+23% Synergy $0.93
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+17% Synergy $7.41
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+15% Synergy $1.47
Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+14% Synergy $2.96
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+10% Synergy $4.39
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+9% Synergy $0.30
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+5% Synergy $0.76
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+5% Synergy $1.32
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+3% Synergy $4.94
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+3% Synergy $1.28
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-9% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

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

Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+44% Synergy $7.19
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+40% Synergy $0.33
Greater Auramancy Greater Auramancy
+35% Synergy $38.92
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+35% Synergy $8.14
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+33% Synergy $0.14
Land Tax Land Tax
+31% Synergy $13.68
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+31% Synergy $63.97
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+28% Synergy $0.67
Underworld Connections Underworld Connections
+28% Synergy $0.74
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+28% Synergy $2.84
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+26% Synergy $0.46
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+26% Synergy $9.52
Black Market Black Market
+24% Synergy $5.80
True Conviction True Conviction
+23% Synergy $5.04
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+21% Synergy $0.64
Shielded by Faith Shielded by Faith
+21% Synergy $0.36
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+21% Synergy $16.15
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+20% Synergy $6.38
Seal of Doom Seal of Doom
+20% Synergy $0.22
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+19% Synergy $4.18
Flickering Ward Flickering Ward
+19% Synergy $0.34
No Mercy No Mercy
+19% Synergy $26.10
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+18% Synergy $0.19
Greed Greed
+16% Synergy $0.37
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+15% Synergy $9.20
Soul Snare Soul Snare
+15% Synergy $0.25
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+14% Synergy $28.10
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+13% Synergy $2.93
Skybind Skybind
+13% Synergy $0.37
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+12% Synergy $19.36
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+12% Synergy $2.53
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+12% Synergy $12.14
Seal from Existence Seal from Existence
+12% Synergy $0.25
Planar Disruption Planar Disruption
+11% Synergy $0.23
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+11% Synergy $6.89
Muster the Departed Muster the Departed
+11% Synergy $0.33
Cage of Hands Cage of Hands
+11% Synergy $0.16
Oubliette Oubliette
+11% Synergy $2.86
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+11% Synergy $0.45
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+10% Synergy $0.36
Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor
+10% Synergy $0.91
Daxos's Torment Daxos's Torment
+10% Synergy $0.38
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+9% Synergy $7.67
Ossification Ossification
+9% Synergy $0.27
Ethereal Absolution Ethereal Absolution
+8% Synergy $0.38
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+7% Synergy $1.27
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+4% Synergy $25.11
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+2% Synergy $1.15
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+1% Synergy $5.01
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
-7% Synergy $38.94

Planeswalkers

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

Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+4% Synergy $0.41
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+2% Synergy $39.10

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 $12.51
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+12% Synergy $0.33
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+12% Synergy $50.07
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+12% Synergy $5.83
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+12% Synergy $0.94
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+10% Synergy $0.26
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+10% Synergy $0.31
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+9% Synergy $2.08
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+8% Synergy $0.40
New Benalia New Benalia
+8% Synergy $0.27
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+6% Synergy $2.06
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+3% Synergy $62.93
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
+3% Synergy $0.35
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+2% Synergy $0.40
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+2% Synergy $32.50
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $2.93
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-2% Synergy $3.69
War Room War Room
-2% Synergy $2.44
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-4% Synergy $5.99
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-8% Synergy $0.73

Mana Artifacts

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

Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+10% Synergy $0.35
Aetheric Amplifier Aetheric Amplifier
+10% Synergy $0.70
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+9% Synergy $2.48
Orzhov Cluestone Orzhov Cluestone
+8% Synergy $0.30
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+5% Synergy $5.82
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.35
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.35
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $2.20
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $0.98
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.31
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-6% Synergy $0.39
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.36

Lands

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

Valgavoth's Lair Valgavoth's Lair
+19% Synergy $0.81
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+12% Synergy $0.25
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+11% Synergy $0.30
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+10% Synergy $0.36
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.13
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+8% Synergy $0.16
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+8% Synergy $0.14
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+7% Synergy $0.22
Vivid Meadow Vivid Meadow
+7% Synergy $0.40
Vivid Marsh Vivid Marsh
+7% Synergy $0.48
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+3% Synergy $0.25
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+2% Synergy $9.80
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+2% Synergy $0.35
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+2% Synergy $0.31
Forsaken Sanctuary Forsaken Sanctuary
+2% Synergy $0.30
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.28
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+1% Synergy $15.62
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+1% Synergy $1.28
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.34
Scrubland Scrubland
+1% Synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
+1% Synergy $0.41
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.65
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
0% Synergy $6.95
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $37.89
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.08
Swamp Swamp
-1% Synergy $2.00
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-1% Synergy $1.50
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-1% Synergy $4.69
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $3.30
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-2% Synergy $0.31
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-2% Synergy $31.25
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
-2% Synergy $0.24
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-4% Synergy $11.18
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-4% Synergy $12.09
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $2.98
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $3.24
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-5% Synergy $13.86
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-6% Synergy $0.53
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.82
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-9% Synergy $0.31

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