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Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
Price tag $0.79

Legendary CreatureHuman Noble Knight

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

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

#824 Current Rank
#974 Last Week
#1007 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Dion, Bahamut's Dominant.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Dion, Bahamut's Dominant decks.

Daydream Daydream
+2% Synergy $0.39
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+1% Synergy $4.72
Ennis, Debate Moderator Ennis, Debate Moderator
+0% Synergy $0.25
Erode Erode
0% Synergy $5.37
Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
0% Synergy $0.29

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Dion, Bahamut's Dominant's abilities and overall game plan.

Knight Exemplar Knight Exemplar
+83% Synergy $3.65
Summon: Knights of Round Summon: Knights of Round
+72% Synergy $11.73
The Circle of Loyalty The Circle of Loyalty
+71% Synergy $0.68
Valiant Knight Valiant Knight
+68% Synergy $0.51
Kinsbaile Cavalier Kinsbaile Cavalier
+65% Synergy $9.91
Acclaimed Contender Acclaimed Contender
+64% Synergy $0.32
Benalish Marshal Benalish Marshal
+61% Synergy $0.88
Silverwing Squadron Silverwing Squadron
+61% Synergy $0.38
Worthy Knight Worthy Knight
+60% Synergy $0.35
History of Benalia History of Benalia
+60% Synergy $1.04

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Dion, Bahamut's Dominant decks.

Basri's Lieutenant Basri's Lieutenant
+59% Synergy $0.38
Guardian of Faith Guardian of Faith
+56% Synergy $0.60
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+56% Synergy $2.08
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+52% Synergy $7.83
Chocobo Knights Chocobo Knights
+51% Synergy $0.34
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+45% Synergy $4.55
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+42% Synergy $5.12
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+10% Synergy $4.46
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+4% Synergy $1.32
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+0% Synergy $1.22

Game Changers

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

Farewell Farewell
+3% Synergy $6.17
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $108.02
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-2% Synergy $53.21
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-6% Synergy $58.09
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-10% Synergy $37.03

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Dion, Bahamut's Dominant's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Skyhunter Strike Force Skyhunter Strike Force
+44% Synergy $4.32
Diamond Knight Diamond Knight
+41% Synergy $0.33
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+40% Synergy $0.57
Fiendslayer Paladin Fiendslayer Paladin
+39% Synergy $0.72
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+38% Synergy $4.95
Mirran Crusader Mirran Crusader
+35% Synergy $0.35
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+33% Synergy $1.90
Battle Angels of Tyr Battle Angels of Tyr
+33% Synergy $28.51
Dauntless Bodyguard Dauntless Bodyguard
+31% Synergy $0.33
Cavalier of Dawn Cavalier of Dawn
+30% Synergy $9.39
Silverblade Paladin Silverblade Paladin
+30% Synergy $0.72
Gallant Cavalry Gallant Cavalry
+26% Synergy $0.20
Westfold Rider Westfold Rider
+25% Synergy $0.19
White Orchid Phantom White Orchid Phantom
+24% Synergy $0.32
Werefox Bodyguard Werefox Bodyguard
+24% Synergy $0.47
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
+23% Synergy $0.37
Inspiring Paladin Inspiring Paladin
+22% Synergy $0.15
Warren Warleader Warren Warleader
+22% Synergy $2.55
Dawnstrike Vanguard Dawnstrike Vanguard
+18% Synergy $0.21
Knight-Errant of Eos Knight-Errant of Eos
+17% Synergy $0.33
Syr Alin, the Lion's Claw Syr Alin, the Lion's Claw
+16% Synergy $0.13
Knight of the New Coalition Knight of the New Coalition
+16% Synergy $0.16
Thalia's Lancers Thalia's Lancers
+16% Synergy $0.43
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+14% Synergy $0.74
Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
+14% Synergy $20.62
Luxknight Breacher Luxknight Breacher
+14% Synergy $0.16
Knight of Meadowgrain Knight of Meadowgrain
+13% Synergy $0.45
Templar Knight Templar Knight
+13% Synergy $1.90
Kwende, Pride of Femeref Kwende, Pride of Femeref
+13% Synergy $0.26
White Knight White Knight
+12% Synergy $0.25
Accorder Paladin Accorder Paladin
+12% Synergy $0.24
Student of Warfare Student of Warfare
+12% Synergy $0.78
Ambitious Farmhand Seasoned Cathar Ambitious Farmhand
+11% Synergy $0.13
Venerable Knight Venerable Knight
+11% Synergy $0.25
Shrike Force Shrike Force
+11% Synergy $0.31
Knight of Grace Knight of Grace
+10% Synergy $0.13
Adelbert Steiner Adelbert Steiner
+8% Synergy $0.21
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
+8% Synergy $0.82
Sunstar Expansionist Sunstar Expansionist
+8% Synergy $0.19
Knight of the Holy Nimbus Knight of the Holy Nimbus
+8% Synergy $0.17
Nadaar, Selfless Paladin Nadaar, Selfless Paladin
+7% Synergy $0.37
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+4% Synergy $1.88
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+2% Synergy $46.57
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+2% Synergy $26.26
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+1% Synergy $15.86
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+1% Synergy $1.97
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
-2% Synergy $44.63
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
-3% Synergy $4.62
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-8% Synergy $3.11
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-13% Synergy $59.32

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Dion, Bahamut's Dominant safe.

Battle Menu Battle Menu
+43% Synergy $0.22
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+23% Synergy $2.69
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+22% Synergy $15.93
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+20% Synergy $1.14
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+20% Synergy $0.49
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+13% Synergy $22.25
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+12% Synergy $0.30
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+12% Synergy $10.82
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+8% Synergy $4.08
Gideon's Phalanx Gideon's Phalanx
+8% Synergy $0.20
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+7% Synergy $5.58
Slash of Light Slash of Light
+6% Synergy $0.11
You're Not Alone You're Not Alone
+4% Synergy $0.13
Protection Magic Protection Magic
+4% Synergy $0.39
Holy Day Holy Day
+3% Synergy $0.51
Reprieve Reprieve
+3% Synergy $1.33
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+2% Synergy $1.07
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+0% Synergy $0.29
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+0% Synergy $7.79
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+0% Synergy $0.42
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
-1% Synergy $2.14
Disenchant Disenchant
-1% Synergy $0.11
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-1% Synergy $0.31
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-1% Synergy $1.79
Return to Dust Return to Dust
-1% Synergy $0.32
Cloudshift Cloudshift
-2% Synergy $1.19
Ephemerate Ephemerate
-3% Synergy $4.73
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-4% Synergy $1.45
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-4% Synergy $7.35
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-4% Synergy $0.46

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Dion, Bahamut's Dominant's game plan and control the board.

Righteous Confluence Righteous Confluence
+30% Synergy $0.37
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+25% Synergy $5.02
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+17% Synergy $0.41
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+15% Synergy $0.82
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+15% Synergy $0.60
Valiant Endeavor Valiant Endeavor
+12% Synergy $0.60
Call the Cavalry Call the Cavalry
+11% Synergy $0.25
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+8% Synergy $2.29
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+8% Synergy $0.33
Bond of Discipline Bond of Discipline
+7% Synergy $0.24
Recruitment Drive Recruitment Drive
+6% Synergy $0.21
Everything Comes to Dust Everything Comes to Dust
+5% Synergy $5.51
Ultima Ultima
+5% Synergy $0.56
Winnowing Winnowing
+4% Synergy $0.33
Raise the Past Raise the Past
+3% Synergy $0.44
Split Up Split Up
+1% Synergy $1.94
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+1% Synergy $0.28
Austere Command Austere Command
-2% Synergy $0.42
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-3% Synergy $3.91
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-7% Synergy $0.32

Utility Artifacts

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

Sigiled Sword of Valeron Sigiled Sword of Valeron
+32% Synergy $0.34
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+31% Synergy $4.20
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+29% Synergy $7.69
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+27% Synergy $19.12
Dragoon's Lance Dragoon's Lance
+24% Synergy $0.26
Paladin's Arms Paladin's Arms
+23% Synergy $0.15
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+12% Synergy $33.29
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+9% Synergy $5.74
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+8% Synergy $7.54
Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+7% Synergy $22.54
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+7% Synergy $12.40
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+7% Synergy $15.83
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+7% Synergy $1.26
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+7% Synergy $0.35
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+6% Synergy $14.72
Crystal Fragments Summon: Alexander Crystal Fragments
+6% Synergy $0.23
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+6% Synergy $5.50
Conjurer's Mantle Conjurer's Mantle
+5% Synergy $1.75
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+5% Synergy $4.67
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+5% Synergy $5.78
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+5% Synergy $0.61
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+4% Synergy $1.46
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+4% Synergy $0.91
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+4% Synergy $8.21
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+2% Synergy $41.06
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
0% Synergy $4.33
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
-1% Synergy $0.89
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-5% Synergy $4.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $1.95
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
-6% Synergy $45.61
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-8% Synergy $6.25

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Dion, Bahamut's Dominant's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+44% Synergy $14.70
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+31% Synergy $8.10
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+23% Synergy $0.60
Folk Hero Folk Hero
+22% Synergy $7.70
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+21% Synergy $0.42
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+18% Synergy $9.86
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+15% Synergy $0.68
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+12% Synergy $0.42
True Conviction True Conviction
+10% Synergy $5.04
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+10% Synergy $3.19
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+7% Synergy $0.31
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+6% Synergy $6.35
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+6% Synergy $3.54
Knightly Valor Knightly Valor
+5% Synergy $0.11
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+4% Synergy $0.31
Sidequest: Catch a Fish Cooking Campsite Sidequest: Catch a Fish
+4% Synergy $0.23
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+2% Synergy $9.62
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+2% Synergy $63.66
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+0% Synergy $28.00
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
0% Synergy $0.32
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-1% Synergy $9.15
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-4% Synergy $4.72
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-5% Synergy $4.03
Land Tax Land Tax
-6% Synergy $13.49
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-10% Synergy $0.59

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Dion, Bahamut's Dominant to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+15% Synergy $39.18
Gideon, Ally of Zendikar Gideon, Ally of Zendikar
+13% Synergy $1.78
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
-5% Synergy $1.82

Utility Lands

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

Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+25% Synergy $6.18
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+23% Synergy $24.17
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+22% Synergy $1.80
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+21% Synergy $0.30
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+17% Synergy $7.37
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+10% Synergy $0.31
War Room War Room
+6% Synergy $2.52
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+5% Synergy $0.38
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.33
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+3% Synergy $0.34
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+3% Synergy $4.72
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+2% Synergy $0.30
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+1% Synergy $13.86
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+1% Synergy $51.37
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+1% Synergy $0.32
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+0% Synergy $5.99
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.40
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
0% Synergy $5.74
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-2% Synergy $0.80
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-2% Synergy $0.26
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.94
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-4% Synergy $0.38
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-6% Synergy $12.90

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+37% Synergy $3.17
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+15% Synergy $0.34
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+14% Synergy $35.66
White Auracite White Auracite
+11% Synergy $0.15
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+3% Synergy $20.66
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.34
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+1% Synergy $3.59
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.13
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+0% Synergy $1.10
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+0% Synergy $5.73
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $2.20
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.33
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $2.51
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-9% Synergy $0.21

Lands

The mana base foundation for Dion, Bahamut's Dominant decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+30% Synergy $0.27
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+11% Synergy $49.31
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.25
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.08
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.12
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+0% Synergy $0.29
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+0% Synergy $0.54
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-1% Synergy $0.31
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-1% Synergy $1.79
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.33
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-8% Synergy $3.11

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