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Heliod, God of the Sun
Price tag $2.69

Legendary Enchantment CreatureGod

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1773 Current Rank
#1871 Last Week
#1684 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Heliod, God of the Sun.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Heliod, God of the Sun decks.

Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
+3% Synergy $9.58
Rent Is Due Rent Is Due
+3% Synergy $0.25
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+1% Synergy $2.23
Spectacular Spider-Man Spectacular Spider-Man
-4% Synergy $4.54
With Great Power... With Great Power...
-10% Synergy $0.50

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Heliod, God of the Sun's abilities and overall game plan.

Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+42% Synergy $0.73
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+39% Synergy $2.22
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+36% Synergy $0.54
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+34% Synergy $0.38
Skybind Skybind
+33% Synergy $0.32
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+32% Synergy $1.54
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+32% Synergy $2.95
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+32% Synergy $4.62
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+28% Synergy $2.25
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+28% Synergy $0.63

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Heliod, God of the Sun decks.

Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+26% Synergy $1.62
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+25% Synergy $1.46
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+24% Synergy $1.59
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+22% Synergy $0.53
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+12% Synergy $0.29
Land Tax Land Tax
+10% Synergy $21.96
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+4% Synergy $0.68
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-12% Synergy $1.35
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-13% Synergy $3.16
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-17% Synergy $1.14

Game Changers

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

Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+17% Synergy $339.29
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+13% Synergy $32.44
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+9% Synergy $13.29
Humility Humility
+8% Synergy $42.56
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
0% Synergy $49.47
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $94.56
The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $79.26
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-5% Synergy $36.21

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Heliod, God of the Sun's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+20% Synergy $0.73
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+17% Synergy $3.37
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+17% Synergy $0.37
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+16% Synergy $3.88
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+16% Synergy $0.50
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+14% Synergy $0.34
World Queller World Queller
+14% Synergy $0.28
Glory Glory
+14% Synergy $0.33
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+13% Synergy $1.05
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+12% Synergy $0.19
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+12% Synergy $16.04
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+11% Synergy $0.48
Ghostly Dancers Ghostly Dancers
+11% Synergy $0.26
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+10% Synergy $22.84
Evangel of Heliod Evangel of Heliod
+10% Synergy $0.31
Beza, the Bounding Spring Beza, the Bounding Spring
+10% Synergy $8.15
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+10% Synergy $1.02
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+9% Synergy $0.66
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+9% Synergy $0.58
Ajani's Chosen Ajani's Chosen
+9% Synergy $0.31
Academy Rector Academy Rector
+9% Synergy $70.29
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+8% Synergy $5.36
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+8% Synergy $1.80
Hushbringer Hushbringer
+8% Synergy $0.61
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+8% Synergy $0.67
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+7% Synergy $7.03
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+6% Synergy $10.14
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+5% Synergy $0.79
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+4% Synergy $2.13
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+4% Synergy $17.46
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+4% Synergy $18.27
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+3% Synergy $0.11
Angel of Jubilation Angel of Jubilation
+3% Synergy $9.07
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+2% Synergy $0.20
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+2% Synergy $37.64
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+2% Synergy $16.79
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+1% Synergy $1.65
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+1% Synergy $2.33
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
0% Synergy $0.47
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
-1% Synergy $0.25
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
-1% Synergy $5.12
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
-1% Synergy $10.11
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
-1% Synergy $1.44
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-2% Synergy $0.26
Archangel of Tithes Archangel of Tithes
-2% Synergy $1.82
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-4% Synergy $40.50
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
-4% Synergy $25.16
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-5% Synergy $3.39
Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
-6% Synergy $4.40
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-8% Synergy $10.13

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Heliod, God of the Sun safe.

Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+20% Synergy $2.49
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+20% Synergy $0.71
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+16% Synergy $0.29
Riot Control Riot Control
+15% Synergy $0.27
Get Lost Get Lost
+11% Synergy $4.44
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+6% Synergy $0.10
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+5% Synergy $3.60
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+5% Synergy $0.29
Emergency Eject Emergency Eject
+5% Synergy $0.11
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+3% Synergy $1.54
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+3% Synergy $2.24
Oblation Oblation
+3% Synergy $0.62
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+2% Synergy $0.20
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+2% Synergy $0.30
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+1% Synergy $0.62
Reprieve Reprieve
0% Synergy $1.36
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
0% Synergy $6.80
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
0% Synergy $1.48
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
0% Synergy $0.26
Silence Silence
-1% Synergy $8.01
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.33
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-4% Synergy $0.88
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-4% Synergy $1.72
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-5% Synergy $0.47
Disenchant Disenchant
-6% Synergy $0.17
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-7% Synergy $2.63
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-7% Synergy $6.78
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-10% Synergy $7.24
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-14% Synergy $17.72
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-14% Synergy $8.96

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Heliod, God of the Sun's game plan and control the board.

Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+21% Synergy $10.23
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+18% Synergy $0.71
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+16% Synergy $0.42
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+16% Synergy $0.25
Sunfall Sunfall
+14% Synergy $0.72
Replenish Replenish
+14% Synergy $122.66
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+9% Synergy $6.27
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+7% Synergy $1.05
Austere Command Austere Command
+6% Synergy $0.20
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+6% Synergy $0.22
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+6% Synergy $1.07
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+6% Synergy $0.79
Fumigate Fumigate
+5% Synergy $0.30
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+5% Synergy $0.63
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+4% Synergy $1.77
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+4% Synergy $0.13
Rout Rout
+4% Synergy $0.30
Revoke Existence Revoke Existence
+4% Synergy $0.15
Farewell Farewell
+3% Synergy $3.27
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+3% Synergy $2.20
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+3% Synergy $3.09
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
0% Synergy $0.82
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
-1% Synergy $1.34
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
-1% Synergy $0.15
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-3% Synergy $0.25
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-3% Synergy $0.26
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
-3% Synergy $2.14

Utility Artifacts

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

Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+21% Synergy $2.17
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+20% Synergy $4.12
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+17% Synergy $1.06
Relic Vial Relic Vial
+17% Synergy $0.08
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+14% Synergy $0.21
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+14% Synergy $5.59
Goblin Charbelcher Goblin Charbelcher
+13% Synergy $0.45
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+12% Synergy $0.14
Helm of Possession Helm of Possession
+12% Synergy $5.14
Smokestack Smokestack
+12% Synergy $4.02
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+8% Synergy $3.62
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+7% Synergy $0.56
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+6% Synergy $2.86
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+6% Synergy $2.61
Torpor Orb Torpor Orb
+6% Synergy $2.06
Null Rod Null Rod
+6% Synergy $74.88
Static Orb Static Orb
+5% Synergy $16.96
Trinisphere Trinisphere
+5% Synergy $21.38
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-2% Synergy $2.68
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
-3% Synergy $1.16
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-9% Synergy $4.80
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-10% Synergy $5.21
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-17% Synergy $3.28
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-20% Synergy $4.07
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-30% Synergy $1.05

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Heliod, God of the Sun's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+26% Synergy $0.42
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+25% Synergy $2.12
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+23% Synergy $1.99
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+19% Synergy $3.74
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+19% Synergy $0.50
Crackdown Crackdown
+19% Synergy $10.03
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+16% Synergy $0.09
Endless Horizons Endless Horizons
+16% Synergy $6.75
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+15% Synergy $3.35
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+14% Synergy $16.63
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+13% Synergy $0.51
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+13% Synergy $0.35
Greater Auramancy Greater Auramancy
+13% Synergy $12.62
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+12% Synergy $2.22
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+12% Synergy $9.32
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+12% Synergy $2.25
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+11% Synergy $24.47
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+11% Synergy $0.97
True Conviction True Conviction
+10% Synergy $4.01
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+10% Synergy $5.80
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+9% Synergy $0.45
Heliod's Punishment Heliod's Punishment
+9% Synergy $0.07
Thorough Investigation Thorough Investigation
+9% Synergy $1.96
Null Chamber Null Chamber
+9% Synergy $1.31
Stony Silence Stony Silence
+8% Synergy $2.40
Out of Time Out of Time
+8% Synergy $0.21
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+7% Synergy $0.04
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+7% Synergy $0.20
Opalescence Opalescence
+7% Synergy $25.96
Seal Away Seal Away
+7% Synergy $0.07
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+6% Synergy $0.26
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+6% Synergy $0.92
Ordeal of Heliod Ordeal of Heliod
+6% Synergy $0.17
Suppression Field Suppression Field
+6% Synergy $0.87
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+5% Synergy $0.60
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+5% Synergy $0.13
On Thin Ice On Thin Ice
+5% Synergy $0.63
Michiko's Reign of Truth Portrait of Michiko Michiko's Reign of Truth
+5% Synergy $0.16
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+4% Synergy $4.81
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+4% Synergy $0.49
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+3% Synergy $42.78
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+3% Synergy $0.27
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+2% Synergy $2.98
Ossification Ossification
+2% Synergy $0.20
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+2% Synergy $13.16
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+2% Synergy $1.94
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+1% Synergy $0.16
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-1% Synergy $6.12
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-3% Synergy $5.96
All That Glitters All That Glitters
-6% Synergy $0.22

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Heliod, God of the Sun to provide ongoing value and board presence.

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+11% Synergy $0.88
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+5% Synergy $28.83

Utility Lands

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

Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+25% Synergy $5.92
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+8% Synergy $39.21
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+7% Synergy $7.47
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+7% Synergy $0.65
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+6% Synergy $0.32
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+6% Synergy $1.21
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+5% Synergy $0.80
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+5% Synergy $3.11
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+4% Synergy $0.15
Karoo Karoo
+4% Synergy $1.09
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+4% Synergy $12.40
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+4% Synergy $13.61
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+4% Synergy $2.86
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+3% Synergy $0.16
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+2% Synergy $0.07
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.39
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+2% Synergy $18.46
War Room War Room
+1% Synergy $3.05
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+1% Synergy $6.73
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+1% Synergy $0.09
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.12
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
0% Synergy $1.55
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
0% Synergy $0.39
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-1% Synergy $3.89
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-2% Synergy $0.14
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-2% Synergy $0.16
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-3% Synergy $16.82
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $35.82
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-7% Synergy $0.71
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-10% Synergy $3.56
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-12% Synergy $2.07
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-17% Synergy $0.32

Mana Artifacts

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

Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+16% Synergy $1.02
Altar of the Pantheon Altar of the Pantheon
+12% Synergy $0.14
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+10% Synergy $3.55
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+7% Synergy $3.64
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+5% Synergy $2.20
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+4% Synergy $23.57
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+4% Synergy $5.28
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+3% Synergy $2.53
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.13
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.16
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+2% Synergy $8.70
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+2% Synergy $0.26
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $1.02
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+1% Synergy $0.27
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.17
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $1.01
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy $0.48
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-17% Synergy $1.45

Lands

The mana base foundation for Heliod, God of the Sun decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+18% Synergy $0.71
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+16% Synergy $3.88
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+16% Synergy $0.29
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+7% Synergy $0.28
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+5% Synergy $3.15
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+3% Synergy $2.20
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+3% Synergy $1.76
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.53
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+2% Synergy $8.46
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
0% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.16
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-4% Synergy $1.72
Plains Plains
-6% Synergy $0.05

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