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Heliod, God of the Sun
Price tag $5.88

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

#1819 Current Rank
#1767 Last Week
#1763 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.

Kinbinding Kinbinding
+4% Synergy $0.31
Pyrrhic Strike Pyrrhic Strike
+3% Synergy $0.17
Endless Foot Assault Endless Foot Assault
+1% Synergy $4.43
Agent Bishop, Man in Black Agent Bishop, Man in Black
+1% Synergy $0.50
Kinscaer Sentry Kinscaer Sentry
-2% Synergy $0.61

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
+44% Synergy $0.95
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+43% Synergy $2.62
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+35% Synergy $1.19
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+34% Synergy $0.48
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+34% Synergy $1.50
Skybind Skybind
+34% Synergy $0.34
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+32% Synergy $4.79
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+32% Synergy $5.87
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+32% Synergy $3.05
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+31% Synergy $1.87

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
+28% Synergy $2.55
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+25% Synergy $2.76
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+22% Synergy $0.46
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+13% Synergy $0.35
Land Tax Land Tax
+11% Synergy $25.67
Austere Command Austere Command
+7% Synergy $0.43
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+6% Synergy $1.18
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-13% Synergy $1.35
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-13% Synergy $4.41
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-15% Synergy $1.23

Game Changers

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

Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+16% Synergy $350.61
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+13% Synergy $32.48
Humility Humility
+9% Synergy $55.03
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+7% Synergy $11.35
Farewell Farewell
+6% Synergy $7.45
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+3% Synergy $51.58
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-2% Synergy $50.17
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $111.70
The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $106.71

Creatures

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

Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+22% Synergy $1.96
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+20% Synergy $0.69
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+17% Synergy $5.87
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+17% Synergy $0.54
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+15% Synergy $0.64
Glory Glory
+15% Synergy $0.38
World Queller World Queller
+15% Synergy $0.29
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+14% Synergy $3.44
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+14% Synergy $0.40
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+13% Synergy $0.32
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+12% Synergy $17.44
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+12% Synergy $1.40
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+11% Synergy $1.19
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+11% Synergy $29.03
Ghostly Dancers Ghostly Dancers
+11% Synergy $0.34
Evangel of Heliod Evangel of Heliod
+10% Synergy $0.32
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+10% Synergy $0.59
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+10% Synergy $1.19
Academy Rector Academy Rector
+10% Synergy $71.46
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+9% Synergy $9.88
Beza, the Bounding Spring Beza, the Bounding Spring
+9% Synergy $5.99
Ajani's Chosen Ajani's Chosen
+9% Synergy $0.35
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+8% Synergy $7.88
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+8% Synergy $10.54
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+8% Synergy $0.96
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+7% Synergy $0.95
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+5% Synergy $15.71
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+5% Synergy $5.31
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+5% Synergy $20.81
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+4% Synergy $0.66
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+3% Synergy $0.38
Angel of Jubilation Angel of Jubilation
+3% Synergy $9.79
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+2% Synergy $4.80
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+2% Synergy $31.98
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+2% Synergy $0.17
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+1% Synergy $0.44
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+1% Synergy $21.24
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
0% Synergy $3.75
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
0% Synergy $0.22
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
0% Synergy $7.08
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
0% Synergy $1.04
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
0% Synergy $13.19
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
-2% Synergy $31.50
Archangel of Tithes Archangel of Tithes
-2% Synergy $3.76
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
-2% Synergy $0.44
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-3% Synergy $54.22
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-3% Synergy $4.59
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-3% Synergy $0.27
Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
-5% Synergy $4.44
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-9% Synergy $12.83

Instants

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

Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+22% Synergy $3.61
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+22% Synergy $2.68
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+15% Synergy $0.34
Riot Control Riot Control
+15% Synergy $0.19
Get Lost Get Lost
+12% Synergy $5.41
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+8% Synergy $0.17
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+4% Synergy $4.59
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+4% Synergy $0.31
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+4% Synergy $2.87
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+2% Synergy $2.72
Oblation Oblation
+2% Synergy $0.56
Gods Willing Gods Willing
+2% Synergy $0.10
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+2% Synergy $0.26
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+1% Synergy $0.38
Reprieve Reprieve
0% Synergy $1.90
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
0% Synergy $0.79
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
0% Synergy $7.71
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
0% Synergy $3.44
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
0% Synergy $0.34
Silence Silence
-1% Synergy $7.41
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.37
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.41
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-4% Synergy $1.22
Disenchant Disenchant
-5% Synergy $0.12
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-5% Synergy $0.48
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-6% Synergy $4.30
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-6% Synergy $7.06
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-10% Synergy $8.67
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-12% Synergy $18.77
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-12% Synergy $15.46

Sorceries

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

Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+22% Synergy $9.90
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+19% Synergy $0.33
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+19% Synergy $1.15
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+17% Synergy $0.60
Sunfall Sunfall
+14% Synergy $0.61
Replenish Replenish
+14% Synergy $146.64
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+8% Synergy $1.08
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+8% Synergy $6.29
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+6% Synergy $0.24
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+6% Synergy $1.30
Fumigate Fumigate
+5% Synergy $0.27
Plea for Guidance Plea for Guidance
+5% Synergy $0.63
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+4% Synergy $2.09
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+4% Synergy $0.32
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+4% Synergy $1.47
Rout Rout
+4% Synergy $0.34
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+3% Synergy $2.47
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+3% Synergy $0.90
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+2% Synergy $4.39
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
0% Synergy $1.02
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
0% Synergy $0.31
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
0% Synergy $2.29
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
-2% Synergy $0.72
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-4% Synergy $0.31
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-5% Synergy $0.34

Utility Artifacts

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

Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+23% Synergy $2.32
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+20% Synergy $5.90
Relic Vial Relic Vial
+17% Synergy $0.14
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+15% Synergy $5.29
Goblin Charbelcher Goblin Charbelcher
+15% Synergy $0.35
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+14% Synergy $0.62
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+14% Synergy $0.26
Helm of Possession Helm of Possession
+13% Synergy $4.62
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+12% Synergy $0.30
Smokestack Smokestack
+12% Synergy $5.01
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+10% Synergy $5.10
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+8% Synergy $0.81
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+6% Synergy $3.65
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+5% Synergy $4.32
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+5% Synergy $8.92
Forcefield Forcefield
+5% Synergy
Torpor Orb Torpor Orb
+4% Synergy $12.00
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-1% Synergy $4.70
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-9% Synergy $5.52
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-10% Synergy $8.56
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-17% Synergy $4.35
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-21% Synergy $4.61
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-30% Synergy $2.00

Enchantments

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

Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+28% Synergy $1.01
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+26% Synergy $1.61
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+26% Synergy $0.37
Crackdown Crackdown
+21% Synergy $9.38
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+19% Synergy $0.53
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+18% Synergy $4.46
Endless Horizons Endless Horizons
+18% Synergy $7.53
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+16% Synergy $15.24
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+14% Synergy $0.17
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+14% Synergy $3.67
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+13% Synergy $28.99
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+12% Synergy $2.34
True Conviction True Conviction
+12% Synergy $4.88
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+12% Synergy $12.53
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+12% Synergy $0.79
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+12% Synergy $3.11
Greater Auramancy Greater Auramancy
+12% Synergy $14.90
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+11% Synergy $6.06
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+11% Synergy $0.41
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+10% Synergy $1.91
Null Chamber Null Chamber
+9% Synergy $1.21
Opalescence Opalescence
+9% Synergy $35.47
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+8% Synergy $0.15
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+8% Synergy $0.44
Thorough Investigation Thorough Investigation
+8% Synergy $3.62
Heliod's Punishment Heliod's Punishment
+7% Synergy $0.20
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+6% Synergy $5.70
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+6% Synergy $0.62
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+6% Synergy $0.44
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+6% Synergy $0.90
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+6% Synergy $0.20
Stony Silence Stony Silence
+6% Synergy $2.99
Out of Time Out of Time
+6% Synergy $0.23
Ordeal of Heliod Ordeal of Heliod
+6% Synergy $0.15
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+5% Synergy $51.68
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+5% Synergy $1.16
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+4% Synergy $0.24
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+3% Synergy $8.76
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+3% Synergy $0.49
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+2% Synergy $0.41
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+2% Synergy $3.72
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+1% Synergy $5.76
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+1% Synergy $12.78
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+1% Synergy $5.26
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
0% Synergy $0.27
Cleric Class Cleric Class
-1% Synergy $4.84
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
-1% Synergy $5.05
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-2% Synergy $7.64
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
-2% Synergy $0.35
All That Glitters All That Glitters
-5% Synergy $0.48

Planeswalkers

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

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+12% Synergy $1.59
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+5% Synergy $40.05

Utility Lands

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

Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+24% Synergy $7.13
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+8% Synergy $44.23
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+6% Synergy $7.66
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+6% Synergy $0.89
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+6% Synergy $0.77
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+5% Synergy $0.25
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+5% Synergy $2.86
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+5% Synergy $0.49
Karoo Karoo
+4% Synergy $1.28
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+4% Synergy $1.00
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+4% Synergy $15.14
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+4% Synergy $2.22
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+3% Synergy $13.92
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+2% Synergy $0.24
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+2% Synergy $0.29
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.44
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+1% Synergy $5.29
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+1% Synergy $21.06
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+1% Synergy $0.18
War Room War Room
0% Synergy $8.92
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
0% Synergy $5.50
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
0% Synergy $0.28
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.28
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
-1% Synergy $1.25
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-1% Synergy $0.89
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-2% Synergy $0.26
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-3% Synergy $22.56
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $6.11
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-3% Synergy $0.30
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $37.51
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-7% Synergy $0.54
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-8% Synergy $6.34
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy $3.70
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-19% Synergy $1.16

Mana Artifacts

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

Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+17% Synergy $0.88
Altar of the Pantheon Altar of the Pantheon
+12% Synergy $0.16
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+11% Synergy $3.61
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+8% Synergy $3.88
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+6% Synergy $34.33
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+4% Synergy $5.06
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+4% Synergy $3.89
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.33
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+3% Synergy $4.33
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+3% Synergy $9.72
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.21
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+1% Synergy $0.39
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $2.53
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $1.08
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy $0.44
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-16% Synergy $1.26

Lands

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

Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+19% Synergy $1.15
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+15% Synergy $0.34
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+14% Synergy $3.44
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+6% Synergy $0.39
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+4% Synergy $3.57
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+4% Synergy $1.68
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+3% Synergy $2.47
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.28
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
0% Synergy $0.34
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.41
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.30
Plains Plains
-6% Synergy $0.20

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