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Heliod, God of the Sun
Price tag $6.86

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

#1901 Current Rank
#1926 Last Week
#1732 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.

Pyrrhic Strike Pyrrhic Strike
+6% Synergy $0.18
Curious Colossus Curious Colossus
+2% Synergy $1.23
Kinbinding Kinbinding
+1% Synergy $0.30
The Sentry, Golden Guardian The Sentry, Golden Guardian
+1% Synergy $48.00
Kinscaer Sentry Kinscaer Sentry
0% Synergy $1.11

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 $0.89
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+42% Synergy $2.60
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+35% Synergy $1.17
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+35% Synergy $0.42
Skybind Skybind
+34% Synergy $0.34
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+33% Synergy $1.18
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+32% Synergy $4.61
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+32% Synergy $5.54
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+31% Synergy $2.73
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+30% Synergy $1.04

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 $1.69
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+25% Synergy $2.16
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+22% Synergy $0.42
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+14% Synergy $0.24
Land Tax Land Tax
+11% Synergy $24.31
Austere Command Austere Command
+8% Synergy $0.37
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+6% Synergy $0.86
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-13% Synergy $1.25
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-13% Synergy $3.75
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-16% Synergy $0.99

Game Changers

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

Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+16% Synergy $328.01
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+14% Synergy $31.52
Humility Humility
+9% Synergy $46.15
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+7% Synergy $10.93
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+2% Synergy $47.42
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $100.35
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-3% Synergy $48.00
The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $100.03

Creatures

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

Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+23% Synergy $1.68
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+20% Synergy $0.64
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+17% Synergy $4.97
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+16% Synergy $0.43
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+15% Synergy $0.58
World Queller World Queller
+15% Synergy $0.27
Glory Glory
+15% Synergy $0.27
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+14% Synergy $4.54
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+13% Synergy $16.89
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+13% Synergy $0.27
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+13% Synergy $0.91
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+12% Synergy $0.30
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+11% Synergy $25.20
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+10% Synergy $0.60
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+10% Synergy $0.53
Ghostly Dancers Ghostly Dancers
+10% Synergy $0.31
Academy Rector Academy Rector
+10% Synergy $67.95
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+9% Synergy $5.55
Beza, the Bounding Spring Beza, the Bounding Spring
+9% Synergy $8.39
Evangel of Heliod Evangel of Heliod
+9% Synergy $0.32
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+9% Synergy $0.90
Ajani's Chosen Ajani's Chosen
+9% Synergy $0.33
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+8% Synergy $7.07
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+8% Synergy $9.07
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+8% Synergy $0.69
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+7% Synergy $0.71
Hushbringer Hushbringer
+6% Synergy $0.62
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+5% Synergy $9.77
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+5% Synergy $3.66
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+4% Synergy $18.93
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+4% Synergy $0.49
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+2% Synergy $4.31
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+2% Synergy $0.23
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+2% Synergy $37.09
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+2% Synergy $0.11
Angel of Jubilation Angel of Jubilation
+2% Synergy $10.14
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+1% Synergy $2.78
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+1% Synergy $0.49
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+1% Synergy $17.37
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
0% Synergy $4.59
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
0% Synergy $1.09
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
-1% Synergy $0.22
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
-1% Synergy $10.80
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-2% Synergy $0.23
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
-2% Synergy $29.70
Archangel of Tithes Archangel of Tithes
-2% Synergy $3.50
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-3% Synergy $46.72
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-4% Synergy $2.46
Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
-6% Synergy $3.77
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-9% Synergy $7.60

Instants

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

Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+22% Synergy $3.07
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+21% Synergy $1.25
Riot Control Riot Control
+16% Synergy $0.22
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+15% Synergy $0.29
Get Lost Get Lost
+13% Synergy $4.53
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+7% Synergy $0.11
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+4% Synergy $3.64
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+4% Synergy $0.23
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+4% Synergy $2.35
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+3% Synergy $2.84
Oblation Oblation
+3% Synergy $0.57
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+2% Synergy $0.27
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+1% Synergy $2.60
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+1% Synergy $0.34
Reprieve Reprieve
0% Synergy $1.33
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
0% Synergy $1.03
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
0% Synergy $7.86
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
0% Synergy $0.27
Silence Silence
-1% Synergy $6.51
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.26
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-4% Synergy $0.95
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-4% Synergy $1.41
Disenchant Disenchant
-5% Synergy $0.10
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-5% Synergy $0.47
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-6% Synergy $4.49
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-6% Synergy $8.15
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-10% Synergy $7.90
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-13% Synergy $17.17
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-13% Synergy $13.88

Sorceries

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

Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+22% Synergy $10.03
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+19% Synergy $0.98
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+18% Synergy $0.27
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+17% Synergy $0.52
Sunfall Sunfall
+14% Synergy $0.60
Replenish Replenish
+14% Synergy $124.70
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+9% Synergy $5.66
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+8% Synergy $1.87
Fumigate Fumigate
+6% Synergy $0.18
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+6% Synergy $0.13
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+6% Synergy $1.44
Farewell Farewell
+5% Synergy $4.91
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+5% Synergy $0.17
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+5% Synergy $1.31
Plea for Guidance Plea for Guidance
+5% Synergy $0.67
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+4% Synergy $2.35
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+4% Synergy $0.92
Rout Rout
+4% Synergy $0.34
Revoke Existence Revoke Existence
+4% Synergy $0.16
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+3% Synergy $2.23
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+3% Synergy $5.09
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
0% Synergy $0.97
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
0% Synergy $0.21
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
0% Synergy $2.02
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
-2% Synergy $0.73
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-4% Synergy $0.40
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-4% Synergy $0.30

Utility Artifacts

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

Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+23% Synergy $2.25
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+20% Synergy $5.14
Relic Vial Relic Vial
+17% Synergy $0.14
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+15% Synergy $7.00
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+15% Synergy $0.75
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+14% Synergy $0.17
Goblin Charbelcher Goblin Charbelcher
+14% Synergy $0.34
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+13% Synergy $0.23
Helm of Possession Helm of Possession
+13% Synergy $4.68
Smokestack Smokestack
+12% Synergy $4.50
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+9% Synergy $4.54
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+7% Synergy $0.67
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+6% Synergy $2.64
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+5% Synergy $3.36
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+5% Synergy $6.12
Forcefield Forcefield
+5% Synergy
Torpor Orb Torpor Orb
+4% Synergy $5.80
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-1% Synergy $4.84
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
-3% Synergy $3.08
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-9% Synergy $4.55
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-10% Synergy $6.44
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-17% Synergy $4.01
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-21% Synergy $4.37
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-30% Synergy $1.53

Enchantments

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

Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+27% Synergy $0.86
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+26% Synergy $0.23
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+25% Synergy $1.60
Crackdown Crackdown
+21% Synergy $9.57
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+19% Synergy $3.77
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+18% Synergy $0.50
Endless Horizons Endless Horizons
+18% Synergy $6.96
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+15% Synergy $0.13
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+15% Synergy $15.30
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+14% Synergy $3.54
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+13% Synergy $2.06
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+12% Synergy $28.35
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+12% Synergy $2.30
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+12% Synergy $12.18
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+12% Synergy $0.71
Greater Auramancy Greater Auramancy
+12% Synergy $13.51
True Conviction True Conviction
+11% Synergy $4.92
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+11% Synergy $8.87
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+11% Synergy $0.39
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+10% Synergy $1.33
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+9% Synergy $0.51
Null Chamber Null Chamber
+9% Synergy $1.20
Thorough Investigation Thorough Investigation
+9% Synergy $3.12
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+8% Synergy $0.04
Opalescence Opalescence
+8% Synergy $28.61
Heliod's Punishment Heliod's Punishment
+8% Synergy $0.08
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+6% Synergy $0.64
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+6% Synergy $0.24
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+6% Synergy $0.37
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+6% Synergy $1.03
Stony Silence Stony Silence
+6% Synergy $2.84
Out of Time Out of Time
+6% Synergy $0.20
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+5% Synergy $6.47
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+5% Synergy $0.13
Retreat to Emeria Retreat to Emeria
+5% Synergy $0.23
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+4% Synergy $46.07
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+4% Synergy $0.92
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+3% Synergy $8.45
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+3% Synergy $0.50
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+3% Synergy $2.71
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+2% Synergy $0.42
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+2% Synergy $11.36
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+2% Synergy $2.90
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+2% Synergy $4.73
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+1% Synergy $0.17
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
0% Synergy $4.26
Ossification Ossification
0% Synergy $0.17
Cleric Class Cleric Class
-1% Synergy $1.83
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-2% Synergy $6.72
All That Glitters All That Glitters
-5% Synergy $0.38

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 $1.32
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+5% Synergy $29.63

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 $5.54
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+8% Synergy $44.36
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+6% Synergy $8.64
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+6% Synergy $0.82
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+6% Synergy $0.38
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+6% Synergy $0.73
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+4% Synergy $0.14
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+4% Synergy $1.13
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+4% Synergy $14.28
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+4% Synergy $1.67
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+4% Synergy $2.16
Karoo Karoo
+3% Synergy $1.16
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+3% Synergy $15.64
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+3% Synergy $0.11
New Benalia New Benalia
+3% Synergy $0.20
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+2% Synergy $21.75
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+2% Synergy $0.21
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+1% Synergy $0.06
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.59
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+1% Synergy $0.07
War Room War Room
0% Synergy $5.33
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.12
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
0% Synergy $4.65
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-1% Synergy $4.79
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
-1% Synergy $0.97
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-1% Synergy $0.48
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-2% Synergy $0.18
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-3% Synergy $19.58
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $4.99
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-3% Synergy $0.15
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $35.79
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-7% Synergy $0.54
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-8% Synergy $4.39
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy $3.67
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-19% Synergy $0.26

Mana Artifacts

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

Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+18% Synergy $0.87
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+11% Synergy $3.40
Altar of the Pantheon Altar of the Pantheon
+11% Synergy $0.10
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+7% Synergy $3.57
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+5% Synergy $31.52
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+4% Synergy $4.67
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+4% Synergy $4.30
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.23
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+3% Synergy $3.49
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+3% Synergy $8.96
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.18
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+2% Synergy $0.18
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $1.71
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+1% Synergy $0.30
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.16
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $0.72
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-16% Synergy $1.23

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 $0.98
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+15% Synergy $0.29
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+14% Synergy $4.54
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+7% Synergy $0.36
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+5% Synergy $3.81
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+3% Synergy $2.23
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+3% Synergy $1.45
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.27
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
0% Synergy $0.27
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.22
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-4% Synergy $1.41
Plains Plains
-6% Synergy $0.16

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