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Heliod, God of the Sun
Price tag $4.74

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

#1639 Current Rank
#1769 Last Week
#1701 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.

Team Avatar Team Avatar
+2% Synergy $0.09
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+1% Synergy $2.31
Gather the White Lotus Gather the White Lotus
+1% Synergy $0.10
Airbender's Reversal Airbender's Reversal
-2% Synergy $0.12
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
-3% Synergy $0.65

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
+43% Synergy $0.81
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+41% Synergy $1.77
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+36% Synergy $1.59
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+35% Synergy $0.40
Skybind Skybind
+33% Synergy $0.34
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+32% Synergy $4.78
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+32% Synergy $3.69
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+32% Synergy $1.08
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+28% Synergy $2.70
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+28% Synergy $0.90

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
+27% Synergy $0.98
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+26% Synergy $1.80
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+24% Synergy $1.35
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+22% Synergy $0.36
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+13% Synergy $0.21
Land Tax Land Tax
+11% Synergy $20.01
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+5% Synergy $0.95
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-13% Synergy $1.08
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-14% Synergy $3.72
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-16% Synergy $1.71

Game Changers

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

Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+17% Synergy $329.34
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+14% Synergy $30.57
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+9% Synergy $11.20
Humility Humility
+9% Synergy $39.39
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $46.24
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $90.28
The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $91.82
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-4% Synergy $44.01

Creatures

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

Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+21% Synergy $0.54
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+17% Synergy $3.49
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+17% Synergy $0.29
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+16% Synergy $0.55
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+15% Synergy $3.88
World Queller World Queller
+15% Synergy $0.27
Glory Glory
+15% Synergy $0.29
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+14% Synergy $0.35
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+14% Synergy $0.94
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+13% Synergy $16.67
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+12% Synergy $0.28
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+11% Synergy $24.26
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+11% Synergy $0.58
Ghostly Dancers Ghostly Dancers
+11% Synergy $0.23
Beza, the Bounding Spring Beza, the Bounding Spring
+10% Synergy $6.03
Academy Rector Academy Rector
+10% Synergy $68.38
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+9% Synergy $0.49
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+9% Synergy $0.58
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+9% Synergy $3.08
Evangel of Heliod Evangel of Heliod
+9% Synergy $0.31
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+9% Synergy $1.06
Ajani's Chosen Ajani's Chosen
+9% Synergy $0.33
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+8% Synergy $5.62
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+8% Synergy $0.68
Hushbringer Hushbringer
+8% Synergy $0.58
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+7% Synergy $7.27
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+5% Synergy $8.28
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+5% Synergy $2.90
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+5% Synergy $0.39
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+4% Synergy $17.26
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+4% Synergy $16.99
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+3% Synergy $34.67
Angel of Jubilation Angel of Jubilation
+3% Synergy $8.72
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+3% Synergy $0.10
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+2% Synergy $0.22
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+2% Synergy $16.73
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+1% Synergy $2.58
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
0% Synergy $1.89
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
0% Synergy $3.98
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
0% Synergy $0.41
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
0% Synergy $0.90
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
-1% Synergy $0.17
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
-1% Synergy $9.73
Archangel of Tithes Archangel of Tithes
-2% Synergy $1.82
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-3% Synergy $42.54
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-3% Synergy $0.20
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
-3% Synergy $28.57
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-5% Synergy $2.07
Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
-6% Synergy $3.65
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-9% Synergy $7.44

Instants

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

Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+21% Synergy $2.66
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+21% Synergy $0.91
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+16% Synergy $0.28
Riot Control Riot Control
+16% Synergy $0.20
Get Lost Get Lost
+12% Synergy $3.79
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+6% Synergy $0.06
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+5% Synergy $3.66
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+4% Synergy $0.26
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+4% Synergy $1.95
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+3% Synergy $2.87
Oblation Oblation
+3% Synergy $0.60
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+1% Synergy $0.81
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+1% Synergy $0.27
Reprieve Reprieve
0% Synergy $1.22
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
0% Synergy $7.46
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
0% Synergy $2.97
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
0% Synergy $0.25
Silence Silence
-1% Synergy $6.19
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.29
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-4% Synergy $0.77
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-4% Synergy $1.62
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-5% Synergy $0.46
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-6% Synergy $3.73
Disenchant Disenchant
-6% Synergy $0.14
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-7% Synergy $7.86
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-10% Synergy $6.62
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-13% Synergy $14.98
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-13% Synergy $9.24

Sorceries

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

Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+22% Synergy $8.73
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+18% Synergy $1.04
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+17% Synergy $0.21
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+16% Synergy $0.45
Sunfall Sunfall
+14% Synergy $0.66
Replenish Replenish
+14% Synergy $122.39
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+9% Synergy $6.02
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+8% Synergy $1.31
Austere Command Austere Command
+7% Synergy $0.28
Fumigate Fumigate
+6% Synergy $0.16
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+6% Synergy $0.20
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+6% Synergy $1.39
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+5% Synergy $0.80
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+5% Synergy $1.39
Farewell Farewell
+4% Synergy $3.41
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+4% Synergy $1.91
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+4% Synergy $0.15
Rout Rout
+4% Synergy $0.33
Revoke Existence Revoke Existence
+4% Synergy $0.13
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+3% Synergy $3.07
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+2% Synergy $2.14
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
0% Synergy $0.90
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
0% Synergy $0.16
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
-1% Synergy $1.40
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
-2% Synergy $0.78
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-4% Synergy $0.34
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-4% Synergy $0.27

Utility Artifacts

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

Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+22% Synergy $2.53
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+20% Synergy $4.34
Relic Vial Relic Vial
+17% Synergy $0.16
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+15% Synergy $5.51
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+15% Synergy $0.96
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+14% Synergy $0.19
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+14% Synergy $0.15
Goblin Charbelcher Goblin Charbelcher
+14% Synergy $0.40
Helm of Possession Helm of Possession
+13% Synergy $4.94
Smokestack Smokestack
+12% Synergy $3.92
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+9% Synergy $3.21
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+8% Synergy $0.57
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+7% Synergy $2.73
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+6% Synergy $3.74
Null Rod Null Rod
+6% Synergy $104.56
Torpor Orb Torpor Orb
+5% Synergy $3.68
Static Orb Static Orb
+5% Synergy $15.21
Forcefield Forcefield
+5% Synergy
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+4% Synergy $5.93
Trinisphere Trinisphere
+4% Synergy $21.19
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-2% Synergy $3.64
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-9% Synergy $2.95
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-10% Synergy $5.30
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-18% Synergy $3.43
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-21% Synergy $3.82
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-30% Synergy $1.21

Enchantments

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

Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+26% Synergy $1.19
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+26% Synergy $0.20
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+25% Synergy $1.87
Crackdown Crackdown
+20% Synergy $10.11
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+19% Synergy $3.50
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+18% Synergy $0.51
Endless Horizons Endless Horizons
+18% Synergy $6.76
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+16% Synergy $0.08
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+15% Synergy $15.46
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+14% Synergy $2.72
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+13% Synergy $10.31
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+13% Synergy $0.72
Greater Auramancy Greater Auramancy
+13% Synergy $12.54
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+12% Synergy $26.16
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+12% Synergy $1.63
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+12% Synergy $0.35
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+12% Synergy $2.11
True Conviction True Conviction
+11% Synergy $4.27
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+11% Synergy $7.75
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+11% Synergy $0.82
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+9% Synergy $0.42
Heliod's Punishment Heliod's Punishment
+9% Synergy $0.10
Thorough Investigation Thorough Investigation
+9% Synergy $2.66
Null Chamber Null Chamber
+9% Synergy $1.24
Opalescence Opalescence
+8% Synergy $23.18
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+7% Synergy $0.04
Stony Silence Stony Silence
+7% Synergy $2.14
Out of Time Out of Time
+7% Synergy $0.17
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+6% Synergy $0.70
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+6% Synergy $0.22
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+6% Synergy $0.31
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+6% Synergy $0.85
Seal Away Seal Away
+6% Synergy $0.07
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+5% Synergy $4.91
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+5% Synergy $0.14
On Thin Ice On Thin Ice
+5% Synergy $0.94
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+5% Synergy $1.08
Retreat to Emeria Retreat to Emeria
+5% Synergy $0.24
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+4% Synergy $40.10
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+3% Synergy $0.33
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+2% Synergy $7.91
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+2% Synergy $0.31
Ossification Ossification
+2% Synergy $0.12
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+2% Synergy $11.40
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+1% Synergy $0.14
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+1% Synergy $2.81
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
0% Synergy $4.01
Cleric Class Cleric Class
-1% Synergy $1.81
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-2% Synergy $5.92
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 $1.24
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+5% Synergy $30.22

Utility Lands

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

Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+23% Synergy $5.69
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+9% Synergy $38.24
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+6% Synergy $7.70
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+6% Synergy $0.78
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+6% Synergy $0.32
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+6% Synergy $1.21
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+5% Synergy $0.87
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+5% Synergy $1.36
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+4% Synergy $0.18
Karoo Karoo
+4% Synergy $1.09
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+4% Synergy $13.57
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+4% Synergy $2.37
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+4% Synergy $14.89
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+3% Synergy $0.11
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.45
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+2% Synergy $21.46
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+2% Synergy $0.21
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+1% Synergy $0.05
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+1% Synergy $0.09
War Room War Room
0% Synergy $4.92
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.13
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
0% Synergy $0.85
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
0% Synergy $4.39
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-1% Synergy $0.44
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-2% Synergy $5.10
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-2% Synergy $0.20
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-3% Synergy $0.13
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $34.59
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-4% Synergy $18.39
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-8% Synergy $0.67
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-10% Synergy $3.59
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-12% Synergy $2.07
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-18% Synergy $0.37

Mana Artifacts

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

Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+17% Synergy $0.84
Altar of the Pantheon Altar of the Pantheon
+12% Synergy $0.14
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+10% Synergy $3.19
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+7% Synergy $3.50
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+5% Synergy $2.30
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+4% Synergy $25.64
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+4% Synergy $4.95
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+3% Synergy $3.26
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+3% Synergy $9.61
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.18
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.15
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+2% Synergy $0.23
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $1.21
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
0% Synergy $0.26
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.14
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $0.93
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-17% Synergy $1.20

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 $1.04
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+16% Synergy $0.28
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+15% Synergy $3.88
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+7% Synergy $0.37
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+5% Synergy $3.29
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+3% Synergy $2.44
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+2% Synergy $2.14
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.42
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
0% Synergy $0.25
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.16
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-4% Synergy $1.62
Plains Plains
-6% Synergy $0.08

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