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Heliod, God of the Sun
Price tag $1.59

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

#1525 Current Rank
#1577 Last Week
#1662 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.

Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+3% Synergy $2.16
Seam Rip Seam Rip
+3% Synergy $0.49
Beyond the Quiet Beyond the Quiet
+2% Synergy $0.29
Moogles' Valor Moogles' Valor
+1% Synergy $0.99
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-10% Synergy $4.82

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
+41% Synergy $0.74
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+38% Synergy $0.43
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+37% Synergy $2.67
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+33% Synergy $0.97
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+33% Synergy $0.37
Skybind Skybind
+32% Synergy $0.26
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+32% Synergy $4.00
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+31% Synergy $2.70
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+28% Synergy $2.24
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+27% Synergy $1.07

Top Cards

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

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+26% Synergy $0.92
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+25% Synergy $1.41
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+23% Synergy $1.38
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+19% Synergy $0.57
Land Tax Land Tax
+12% Synergy $21.52
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+12% Synergy $0.35
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+2% Synergy $0.85
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-11% Synergy $0.85
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-13% Synergy $3.00
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-16% 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 $349.70
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+15% Synergy $28.23
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+10% Synergy $13.46
Humility Humility
+8% Synergy $44.08
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
0% Synergy $45.09
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $94.56
The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $67.50
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-5% Synergy $35.28

Creatures

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

Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+19% Synergy $0.56
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+18% Synergy $0.93
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+18% Synergy $0.53
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+16% Synergy $3.68
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+16% Synergy $4.49
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+14% Synergy $0.21
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+14% Synergy $0.54
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+14% Synergy $1.12
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+14% Synergy $0.39
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+13% Synergy $17.67
World Queller World Queller
+13% Synergy $0.24
Glory Glory
+13% Synergy $0.36
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+12% Synergy $1.08
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+11% Synergy $3.76
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+11% Synergy $0.78
Evangel of Heliod Evangel of Heliod
+10% Synergy $0.22
Hushbringer Hushbringer
+10% Synergy $0.65
Ghostly Dancers Ghostly Dancers
+10% Synergy $0.27
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+9% Synergy $23.08
Beza, the Bounding Spring Beza, the Bounding Spring
+9% Synergy $9.25
Leonin Arbiter Leonin Arbiter
+9% Synergy $0.92
Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr Katilda's Rising Dawn Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr
+9% Synergy $0.60
Academy Rector Academy Rector
+9% Synergy $71.53
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+8% Synergy $10.22
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+8% Synergy $0.56
Ajani's Chosen Ajani's Chosen
+8% Synergy $0.31
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+7% Synergy $5.37
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+6% Synergy $0.80
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+6% Synergy $2.26
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+5% Synergy $2.09
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+5% Synergy $0.82
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+5% Synergy $23.85
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+4% Synergy $0.10
Angel of Jubilation Angel of Jubilation
+4% Synergy $9.47
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+4% Synergy $13.28
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+3% Synergy $29.22
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+3% Synergy $16.32
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+1% Synergy $1.90
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+1% Synergy $2.74
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
0% Synergy $0.29
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
-1% Synergy $4.57
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
-1% Synergy $0.44
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
-1% Synergy $0.80
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-3% Synergy $0.26
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
-3% Synergy $0.19
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
-3% Synergy $24.92
Archangel of Tithes Archangel of Tithes
-3% Synergy $2.48
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-4% Synergy $42.94
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-5% Synergy $2.08
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-7% Synergy $6.84

Instants

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

Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+21% Synergy $1.54
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+18% Synergy $0.85
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+15% Synergy $0.22
Riot Control Riot Control
+14% Synergy $0.26
Get Lost Get Lost
+11% Synergy $4.43
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+7% Synergy $0.10
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+6% Synergy $0.25
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+5% Synergy $4.27
Oblation Oblation
+3% Synergy $0.63
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+3% Synergy $0.30
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+2% Synergy $0.26
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+2% Synergy $1.68
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+2% Synergy $2.59
Reprieve Reprieve
+1% Synergy $0.62
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+1% Synergy $0.42
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+1% Synergy $8.13
Silence Silence
0% Synergy $6.56
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
-1% Synergy $1.76
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
-1% Synergy $0.27
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
-2% Synergy $0.56
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.32
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-4% Synergy $0.88
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-4% Synergy $1.80
Disenchant Disenchant
-6% Synergy $0.13
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-6% Synergy $0.44
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-7% Synergy $3.77
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-8% Synergy $6.69
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-9% Synergy $5.17
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-13% Synergy $11.92
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-14% Synergy $16.32

Sorceries

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

Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+21% Synergy $8.67
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+17% Synergy $0.65
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+14% Synergy $0.39
Replenish Replenish
+14% Synergy $130.08
Sunfall Sunfall
+13% Synergy $1.16
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+12% Synergy $0.39
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+11% Synergy $5.50
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+8% Synergy $0.99
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+6% Synergy $0.66
Austere Command Austere Command
+5% Synergy $0.41
Fumigate Fumigate
+5% Synergy $0.29
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+5% Synergy $0.19
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+5% Synergy $0.89
Revoke Existence Revoke Existence
+5% Synergy $0.14
Plea for Guidance Plea for Guidance
+5% Synergy $0.73
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+4% Synergy $1.50
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+4% Synergy $0.71
Rout Rout
+4% Synergy $0.27
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+3% Synergy $0.17
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+3% Synergy $1.91
Farewell Farewell
+2% Synergy $4.23
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+1% Synergy $1.72
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
0% Synergy $0.73
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
0% Synergy $0.18
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
-1% Synergy $1.00
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-3% Synergy $0.28
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-3% Synergy $0.32
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
-4% Synergy $0.92

Utility Artifacts

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

Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+19% Synergy $1.76
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+19% Synergy $0.92
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+19% Synergy $4.01
Relic Vial Relic Vial
+15% Synergy $0.11
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+13% Synergy $0.24
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+12% Synergy $4.27
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+12% Synergy $0.26
Goblin Charbelcher Goblin Charbelcher
+12% Synergy $0.31
Helm of Possession Helm of Possession
+11% Synergy $5.04
Smokestack Smokestack
+10% Synergy $3.92
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+8% Synergy $5.06
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+8% Synergy $2.10
Null Rod Null Rod
+7% Synergy $84.07
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+6% Synergy $4.36
Torpor Orb Torpor Orb
+6% Synergy $3.27
Static Orb Static Orb
+6% Synergy $16.12
Storage Matrix Storage Matrix
+6% Synergy $1.90
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+5% Synergy $0.63
Trinisphere Trinisphere
+5% Synergy $24.75
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-2% Synergy $4.21
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-10% Synergy $7.30
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-17% Synergy $3.75
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-21% Synergy $4.54
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-30% Synergy $1.28

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
+24% Synergy $0.43
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+21% Synergy $1.99
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+21% Synergy $3.58
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+20% Synergy $1.51
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+19% Synergy $0.46
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+19% Synergy $0.17
Crackdown Crackdown
+18% Synergy $10.02
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+15% Synergy $9.88
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+15% Synergy $3.05
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+14% Synergy $1.24
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+14% Synergy $0.68
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+14% Synergy $0.34
Endless Horizons Endless Horizons
+14% Synergy $6.71
Greater Auramancy Greater Auramancy
+14% Synergy $12.61
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+13% Synergy $1.67
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+13% Synergy $16.41
True Conviction True Conviction
+12% Synergy $3.92
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+11% Synergy $26.24
Stony Silence Stony Silence
+11% Synergy $4.70
Heliod's Punishment Heliod's Punishment
+11% Synergy $0.09
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+10% Synergy $1.98
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+10% Synergy $0.42
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+9% Synergy $7.65
Out of Time Out of Time
+9% Synergy $0.17
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+8% Synergy $0.03
Thorough Investigation Thorough Investigation
+8% Synergy $1.92
Seal Away Seal Away
+8% Synergy $0.08
Null Chamber Null Chamber
+8% Synergy $1.49
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+7% Synergy $0.18
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+7% Synergy $1.09
Michiko's Reign of Truth Portrait of Michiko Michiko's Reign of Truth
+7% Synergy $0.11
Suppression Field Suppression Field
+7% Synergy $0.97
Ordeal of Heliod Ordeal of Heliod
+7% Synergy $0.15
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+6% Synergy $0.55
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+6% Synergy $0.29
On Thin Ice On Thin Ice
+6% Synergy $0.70
Opalescence Opalescence
+6% Synergy $28.18
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+5% Synergy $3.67
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+5% Synergy $0.54
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+5% Synergy $0.13
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+5% Synergy $1.35
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+3% Synergy $9.22
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+2% Synergy $0.25
Ossification Ossification
+2% Synergy $0.32
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+1% Synergy $46.08
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+1% Synergy $0.13
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+1% Synergy $2.36
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+1% Synergy $1.51
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-2% Synergy $3.87
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-2% Synergy $4.39

Planeswalkers

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

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+7% Synergy $0.72
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+1% Synergy $29.86

Utility Lands

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

Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+26% Synergy $6.37
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+10% Synergy $34.81
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+8% Synergy $0.63
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+7% Synergy $6.75
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+7% Synergy $0.68
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+6% Synergy $16.08
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+6% Synergy $0.62
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+5% Synergy $10.98
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+4% Synergy $0.75
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+4% Synergy $3.72
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+4% Synergy $2.85
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+3% Synergy $0.18
Karoo Karoo
+3% Synergy $1.01
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+3% Synergy $0.17
New Benalia New Benalia
+3% Synergy $0.24
Wasteland Wasteland
+3% Synergy $21.49
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+2% Synergy $16.70
War Room War Room
+1% Synergy $2.72
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+1% Synergy $0.11
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.39
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+1% Synergy $0.11
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
0% Synergy $3.65
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.16
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
0% Synergy $0.49
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-2% Synergy $15.90
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-2% Synergy $0.19
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-2% Synergy $0.19
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $38.71
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-8% Synergy $0.49
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-10% Synergy $2.42
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy $2.09
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-16% Synergy $0.25

Mana Artifacts

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

Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+15% Synergy $1.26
Altar of the Pantheon Altar of the Pantheon
+13% Synergy $0.12
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+10% Synergy $3.61
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+6% Synergy $3.24
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+5% Synergy $1.36
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+3% Synergy $4.75
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.22
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+2% Synergy $16.94
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+2% Synergy $2.43
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+2% Synergy $7.63
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+2% Synergy $0.24
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.17
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $1.33
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+1% Synergy $0.20
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+1% Synergy $0.24
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.16
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $1.13
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-14% Synergy $0.50
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-18% Synergy $1.12

Lands

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

Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+17% Synergy $0.65
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+16% Synergy $3.68
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+15% Synergy $0.22
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+7% Synergy $0.30
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+6% Synergy $3.37
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+4% Synergy $1.87
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+1% Synergy $1.72
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.47
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
-1% Synergy $0.27
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-4% Synergy $1.80
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.10
Plains Plains
-7% Synergy $0.04

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