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Heliod, God of the Sun
Price tag $1.74

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

#1794 Current Rank
#2091 Last Week
#1678 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.

Emergency Eject Emergency Eject
+2% Synergy $0.15
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+1% Synergy $7.96
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
-1% Synergy $17.98
Starfield Shepherd Starfield Shepherd
-1% Synergy $0.24
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
-6% Synergy $3.81

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
+38% Synergy $3.36
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+37% Synergy $0.42
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+34% Synergy $0.34
Skybind Skybind
+33% Synergy $0.30
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+33% Synergy $1.13
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+32% Synergy $6.05
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+31% Synergy $3.09
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+28% Synergy $2.26
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+27% Synergy $1.00

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 $1.54
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+25% Synergy $1.52
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+25% Synergy $1.22
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+21% Synergy $0.71
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+13% Synergy $0.28
Land Tax Land Tax
+10% Synergy $20.79
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+4% Synergy $0.73
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-11% Synergy $1.28
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-14% Synergy $3.26
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-17% Synergy $0.96

Game Changers

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

Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+17% Synergy $344.72
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+13% Synergy $37.00
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+9% Synergy $13.36
Humility Humility
+8% Synergy $42.99
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
0% Synergy $50.22
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $95.44
The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $82.60
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-5% Synergy $34.30

Creatures

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

Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+20% Synergy $0.58
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+18% Synergy $0.45
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+17% Synergy $0.51
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+16% Synergy $4.17
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+16% Synergy $4.57
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+14% Synergy $0.43
Glory Glory
+14% Synergy $0.33
World Queller World Queller
+14% Synergy $0.27
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+13% Synergy $0.23
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+13% Synergy $1.02
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+12% Synergy $16.56
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+12% Synergy $0.49
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+11% Synergy $1.04
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+10% Synergy $0.61
Evangel of Heliod Evangel of Heliod
+10% Synergy $0.25
Ghostly Dancers Ghostly Dancers
+10% Synergy $0.29
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+9% Synergy $4.83
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+9% Synergy $24.32
Beza, the Bounding Spring Beza, the Bounding Spring
+9% Synergy $8.06
Hushbringer Hushbringer
+9% Synergy $0.52
Ajani's Chosen Ajani's Chosen
+9% Synergy $0.30
Academy Rector Academy Rector
+9% Synergy $70.46
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+8% Synergy $0.66
Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr Katilda's Rising Dawn Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr
+8% Synergy $0.63
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+7% Synergy $10.41
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+7% Synergy $0.86
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+7% Synergy $5.86
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+7% Synergy $2.17
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+5% Synergy $1.44
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+5% Synergy $0.71
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+4% Synergy $0.10
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+4% Synergy $20.03
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+3% Synergy $15.25
Angel of Jubilation Angel of Jubilation
+3% Synergy $8.40
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+2% Synergy $2.46
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+2% Synergy $37.50
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+2% Synergy $16.43
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+1% Synergy $1.84
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+1% Synergy $0.23
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
0% Synergy $0.57
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
-1% Synergy $5.33
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
-1% Synergy $9.18
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-2% Synergy $0.25
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
-2% Synergy $0.23
Archangel of Tithes Archangel of Tithes
-3% Synergy $2.07
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-4% Synergy $45.59
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-4% Synergy $2.54
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
-4% Synergy $25.38
Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
-6% Synergy $3.97
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-8% Synergy $9.60

Instants

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

Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+22% Synergy $2.37
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+19% Synergy $0.78
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+17% Synergy $0.23
Riot Control Riot Control
+15% Synergy $0.24
Get Lost Get Lost
+11% Synergy $4.90
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+6% Synergy $0.13
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+5% Synergy $3.90
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+5% Synergy $0.26
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+3% Synergy $2.55
Oblation Oblation
+3% Synergy $0.61
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+2% Synergy $0.24
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+2% Synergy $1.44
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+2% Synergy $0.30
Reprieve Reprieve
+1% Synergy $1.20
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+1% Synergy $0.40
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
0% Synergy $4.94
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
0% Synergy $1.36
Silence Silence
0% Synergy $6.89
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
-1% Synergy $0.25
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.38
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-4% Synergy $0.86
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-4% Synergy $1.70
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-6% Synergy $3.24
Disenchant Disenchant
-6% Synergy $0.17
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-6% Synergy $0.43
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-8% Synergy $6.18
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-9% Synergy $4.91
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-13% Synergy $8.12
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-14% Synergy $17.03

Sorceries

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

Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+21% Synergy $9.90
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+18% Synergy $0.67
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+16% Synergy $0.60
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+14% Synergy $0.35
Replenish Replenish
+14% Synergy $130.65
Sunfall Sunfall
+13% Synergy $0.93
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+10% Synergy $5.77
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+8% Synergy $1.24
Fumigate Fumigate
+6% Synergy $0.30
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+6% Synergy $0.96
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+6% Synergy $0.81
Austere Command Austere Command
+5% Synergy $0.38
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+5% Synergy $0.79
Plea for Guidance Plea for Guidance
+5% Synergy $0.67
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+4% Synergy $1.32
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+4% Synergy $0.21
Revoke Existence Revoke Existence
+4% Synergy $0.14
Rout Rout
+4% Synergy $0.32
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+3% Synergy $0.16
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+3% Synergy $1.96
Farewell Farewell
+2% Synergy $4.03
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+2% Synergy $1.74
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
0% Synergy $0.77
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
-1% Synergy $1.16
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
-1% Synergy $0.14
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-2% Synergy $0.27
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-3% Synergy $0.29
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
-3% Synergy $1.34

Utility Artifacts

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

Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+20% Synergy $1.88
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+20% Synergy $4.07
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+19% Synergy $0.85
Relic Vial Relic Vial
+16% Synergy $0.11
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+14% Synergy $0.26
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+13% Synergy $5.11
Goblin Charbelcher Goblin Charbelcher
+13% Synergy $0.42
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+12% Synergy $0.15
Helm of Possession Helm of Possession
+12% Synergy $5.02
Smokestack Smokestack
+11% Synergy $4.28
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+8% Synergy $4.87
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+7% Synergy $1.73
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+6% Synergy $4.40
Torpor Orb Torpor Orb
+6% Synergy $2.55
Null Rod Null Rod
+6% Synergy $77.40
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+5% Synergy $0.66
Static Orb Static Orb
+5% Synergy $16.74
Trinisphere Trinisphere
+5% Synergy $20.08
Storage Matrix Storage Matrix
+5% Synergy $1.85
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-2% Synergy $3.12
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
-3% Synergy $1.37
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-10% Synergy $5.28
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-11% Synergy $3.60
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-17% Synergy $3.48
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-21% Synergy $4.54
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-30% Synergy $1.32

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
+25% Synergy $0.46
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+23% Synergy $2.31
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+22% Synergy $1.60
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+20% Synergy $3.61
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+19% Synergy $0.46
Crackdown Crackdown
+19% Synergy $10.66
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+18% Synergy $0.11
Endless Horizons Endless Horizons
+15% Synergy $6.59
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+15% Synergy $3.56
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+14% Synergy $0.44
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+14% Synergy $16.08
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+13% Synergy $1.25
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+13% Synergy $10.34
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+13% Synergy $0.47
Greater Auramancy Greater Auramancy
+13% Synergy $12.76
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+12% Synergy $1.04
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+11% Synergy $24.73
True Conviction True Conviction
+11% Synergy $4.08
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+11% Synergy $2.59
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+10% Synergy $0.46
Heliod's Punishment Heliod's Punishment
+10% Synergy $0.07
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+9% Synergy $7.55
Stony Silence Stony Silence
+9% Synergy $3.08
Thorough Investigation Thorough Investigation
+9% Synergy $1.85
Null Chamber Null Chamber
+9% Synergy $1.53
Out of Time Out of Time
+8% Synergy $0.15
Seal Away Seal Away
+8% Synergy $0.10
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+7% Synergy $0.06
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+7% Synergy $0.19
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+7% Synergy $0.92
Opalescence Opalescence
+7% Synergy $27.93
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+6% Synergy $0.54
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+6% Synergy $0.26
Michiko's Reign of Truth Portrait of Michiko Michiko's Reign of Truth
+6% Synergy $0.15
Ordeal of Heliod Ordeal of Heliod
+6% Synergy $0.15
Suppression Field Suppression Field
+6% Synergy $0.93
Omen of the Sun Omen of the Sun
+6% Synergy $0.08
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+5% Synergy $0.60
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+5% Synergy $0.14
On Thin Ice On Thin Ice
+5% Synergy $0.60
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+4% Synergy $4.35
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+2% Synergy $45.90
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+2% Synergy $0.27
Ossification Ossification
+2% Synergy $0.18
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+2% Synergy $9.54
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+1% Synergy $0.17
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+1% Synergy $3.36
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+1% Synergy $1.43
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-2% Synergy $4.71
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-3% Synergy $5.68

Planeswalkers

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

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+9% Synergy $0.88
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+4% Synergy $34.00

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 $6.80
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+8% Synergy $35.89
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+7% Synergy $7.88
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+7% Synergy $0.64
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+6% Synergy $0.55
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+6% Synergy $1.08
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+5% Synergy $4.55
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+5% Synergy $14.14
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+4% Synergy $0.18
Karoo Karoo
+4% Synergy $1.02
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+4% Synergy $0.85
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+4% Synergy $11.12
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+4% Synergy $2.98
New Benalia New Benalia
+3% Synergy $0.24
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+2% Synergy $1.30
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.40
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+2% Synergy $18.89
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+2% Synergy $0.19
War Room War Room
+1% Synergy $2.85
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+1% Synergy $0.09
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+1% Synergy $0.12
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
0% Synergy $0.49
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-1% Synergy $3.53
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.15
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-2% Synergy $0.23
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-2% Synergy $0.16
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-3% Synergy $16.80
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $41.89
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-7% Synergy $0.51
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-10% Synergy $4.66
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-12% Synergy $2.59
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 $1.13
Altar of the Pantheon Altar of the Pantheon
+12% Synergy $0.12
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+10% Synergy $3.60
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+6% Synergy $4.19
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+5% Synergy $1.81
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+4% Synergy $4.92
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+3% Synergy $20.12
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.21
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.15
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+2% Synergy $2.70
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+2% Synergy $8.02
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+2% Synergy $0.28
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+1% Synergy $0.23
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $1.15
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.17
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $1.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy $0.52
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-18% Synergy $1.24

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 $0.67
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+17% Synergy $0.23
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+16% Synergy $4.17
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+7% Synergy $0.33
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+6% Synergy $3.18
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+3% Synergy $2.27
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+2% Synergy $1.74
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.55
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
-1% Synergy $0.25
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-4% Synergy $1.70
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.21
Plains Plains
-6% Synergy $0.06

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