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Heliod, God of the Sun
Price tag $4.26

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

#2008 Current Rank
#2279 Last Week
#1815 Past 2 Years

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.

Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+5% Synergy $4.51
Eiganjo Dynastorian Eiganjo Dynastorian
+4% Synergy $2.28
Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
+4% Synergy $0.29
Emeritus of Truce Emeritus of Truce
+0% Synergy $2.45
Erode Erode
0% Synergy $5.92

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 $0.23
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+42% Synergy $5.54
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+35% Synergy $0.62
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+34% Synergy $0.51
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+33% Synergy $1.44
Skybind Skybind
+33% Synergy $0.37
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+32% Synergy $3.91
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+32% Synergy $6.60
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+31% Synergy $4.71
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+30% Synergy $0.61

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
+28% Synergy $1.92
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+25% Synergy $0.69
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+22% Synergy $2.12
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+22% Synergy $0.25
Land Tax Land Tax
+10% Synergy $13.52
Austere Command Austere Command
+7% Synergy $0.42
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+6% Synergy $1.40
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-11% Synergy $4.47
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-12% Synergy $1.26
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 $480.05
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+14% Synergy $37.90
Humility Humility
+8% Synergy $67.07
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+7% Synergy $14.61
Farewell Farewell
+6% Synergy $6.17
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+2% Synergy $53.21
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
0% Synergy $58.09
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $129.20
The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $108.23

Creatures

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

Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+20% Synergy $0.31
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+17% Synergy $4.71
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+17% Synergy $0.70
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+15% Synergy $0.87
World Queller World Queller
+15% Synergy $0.36
Glory Glory
+14% Synergy $0.38
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+13% Synergy $3.10
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+13% Synergy $0.33
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+13% Synergy $1.68
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+13% Synergy $0.37
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+13% Synergy $0.91
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+12% Synergy $20.63
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+11% Synergy $3.00
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+11% Synergy $25.26
Ghostly Dancers Ghostly Dancers
+10% Synergy $0.42
Evangel of Heliod Evangel of Heliod
+10% Synergy $0.28
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+9% Synergy $8.03
Academy Rector Academy Rector
+9% Synergy $78.19
Ajani's Chosen Ajani's Chosen
+9% Synergy $0.28
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+9% Synergy $1.31
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+8% Synergy $12.91
Beza, the Bounding Spring Beza, the Bounding Spring
+8% Synergy $4.66
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+8% Synergy $1.78
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+8% Synergy $9.26
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+8% Synergy $0.58
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+6% Synergy $1.22
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+6% Synergy $17.83
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+6% Synergy $22.87
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+5% Synergy $3.37
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+5% Synergy $0.26
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+3% Synergy $0.34
Angel of Jubilation Angel of Jubilation
+2% Synergy $12.33
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+2% Synergy $4.55
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+2% Synergy $0.43
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+1% Synergy $21.06
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+1% Synergy $31.35
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+0% Synergy $1.68
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+0% Synergy $0.28
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+0% Synergy $3.93
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+0% Synergy $0.40
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+0% Synergy $0.46
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
0% Synergy $5.04
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
0% Synergy $6.44
Archangel of Tithes Archangel of Tithes
0% Synergy $4.39
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
-1% Synergy $31.14
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-2% Synergy $60.48
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-2% Synergy $0.30
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-2% Synergy $3.91
Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
-5% Synergy $5.04
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-9% Synergy $13.69

Instants

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

Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+21% Synergy $3.17
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+21% Synergy $1.73
Riot Control Riot Control
+14% Synergy $0.39
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+14% Synergy $0.31
Get Lost Get Lost
+12% Synergy $4.21
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+6% Synergy $0.32
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+4% Synergy $5.08
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+4% Synergy $0.37
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+3% Synergy $2.58
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+2% Synergy $4.04
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+1% Synergy $1.07
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+0% Synergy $2.17
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+0% Synergy $0.28
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+0% Synergy $0.44
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+0% Synergy $5.76
Reprieve Reprieve
0% Synergy $1.30
Silence Silence
0% Synergy $10.00
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-2% Synergy $0.27
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.97
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-4% Synergy $1.16
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-4% Synergy $0.46
Disenchant Disenchant
-5% Synergy $0.11
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-5% Synergy $7.94
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-6% Synergy $4.30
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-9% Synergy $7.39
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-11% Synergy $22.27
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-11% Synergy $14.66

Sorceries

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

Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+23% Synergy $11.69
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+19% Synergy $0.28
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+18% Synergy $1.32
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+16% Synergy $0.32
Sunfall Sunfall
+14% Synergy $0.68
Replenish Replenish
+13% Synergy $214.86
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+8% Synergy $0.66
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+7% Synergy $4.47
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+5% Synergy $1.54
Fumigate Fumigate
+5% Synergy $0.32
Plea for Guidance Plea for Guidance
+4% Synergy $0.73
Rout Rout
+4% Synergy $0.42
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+4% Synergy $0.40
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+4% Synergy $0.39
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+3% Synergy $5.02
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+3% Synergy $1.42
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+3% Synergy $4.20
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+2% Synergy $0.72
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+2% Synergy $5.81
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+0% Synergy $1.12
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
-1% Synergy $0.28
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-5% Synergy $0.29
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-6% Synergy $0.82

Utility Artifacts

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

Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+24% Synergy $2.69
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+19% Synergy $5.37
Relic Vial Relic Vial
+16% Synergy $0.28
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+15% Synergy $6.04
Goblin Charbelcher Goblin Charbelcher
+14% Synergy $0.35
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+14% Synergy $0.82
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+13% Synergy $0.27
Helm of Possession Helm of Possession
+12% Synergy $5.10
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+12% Synergy $0.30
Smokestack Smokestack
+11% Synergy $4.90
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+9% Synergy $6.27
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+8% Synergy $0.88
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+6% Synergy $0.45
Forcefield Forcefield
+5% Synergy
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+4% Synergy $9.57
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+4% Synergy $3.47
Torpor Orb Torpor Orb
+4% Synergy $6.54
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-1% Synergy $1.26
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-7% Synergy $7.43
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-9% Synergy $5.38
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-16% Synergy $5.28
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-20% Synergy $4.39
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-29% Synergy $1.91

Enchantments

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

Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+28% Synergy $3.06
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+26% Synergy $0.54
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+25% Synergy $1.37
Crackdown Crackdown
+21% Synergy $9.27
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+19% Synergy $0.45
Endless Horizons Endless Horizons
+18% Synergy $7.64
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+18% Synergy $7.19
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+15% Synergy $15.18
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+14% Synergy $28.18
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+13% Synergy $7.52
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+13% Synergy $0.32
Greater Auramancy Greater Auramancy
+12% Synergy $39.71
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+12% Synergy $0.96
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+12% Synergy $3.92
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+12% Synergy $12.14
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+11% Synergy $9.42
True Conviction True Conviction
+11% Synergy $5.04
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+10% Synergy $2.96
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+10% Synergy $0.58
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+10% Synergy $2.30
Null Chamber Null Chamber
+8% Synergy $1.51
Thorough Investigation Thorough Investigation
+8% Synergy $3.29
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+8% Synergy $0.47
Opalescence Opalescence
+8% Synergy $40.44
Heliod's Punishment Heliod's Punishment
+7% Synergy $0.15
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+7% Synergy $0.14
Out of Time Out of Time
+6% Synergy $0.31
Stony Silence Stony Silence
+6% Synergy $1.85
Ordeal of Heliod Ordeal of Heliod
+6% Synergy $0.12
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+6% Synergy $0.68
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+6% Synergy $3.95
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+6% Synergy $63.03
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+5% Synergy $1.20
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+5% Synergy $1.70
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+5% Synergy $0.19
Chosen by Heliod Chosen by Heliod
+5% Synergy $0.08
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+4% Synergy $0.45
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+3% Synergy $0.42
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+3% Synergy $9.08
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+1% Synergy $0.51
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+1% Synergy $8.58
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+1% Synergy $3.54
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+1% Synergy $14.71
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+0% Synergy $0.32
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
0% Synergy $6.39
Cleric Class Cleric Class
0% Synergy $2.41
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-1% Synergy $9.99
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
-1% Synergy $0.38
Pariah Pariah
-1% Synergy $2.19
All That Glitters All That Glitters
-5% Synergy $0.65

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 $1.44
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+6% Synergy $39.83

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 $12.99
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+8% Synergy $51.80
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+5% Synergy $0.45
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+5% Synergy $2.45
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+5% Synergy $0.53
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+5% Synergy $0.91
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+4% Synergy $0.31
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+4% Synergy $3.83
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+4% Synergy $18.86
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+4% Synergy $0.29
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+4% Synergy $2.21
Karoo Karoo
+3% Synergy $1.17
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+3% Synergy $15.73
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+2% Synergy $5.53
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+2% Synergy $21.71
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.33
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+0% Synergy $7.16
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+0% Synergy $0.33
War Room War Room
+0% Synergy $2.41
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+0% Synergy $0.24
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-1% Synergy $0.80
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-1% Synergy $4.72
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
-1% Synergy $1.67
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-1% Synergy $0.32
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-2% Synergy $41.36
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-2% Synergy $5.84
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-3% Synergy $0.32
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-6% Synergy $0.37
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-7% Synergy $6.25
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $2.99
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-19% Synergy $0.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+17% Synergy $1.08
Altar of the Pantheon Altar of the Pantheon
+11% Synergy $0.29
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+10% Synergy $3.59
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+7% Synergy $4.25
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+7% Synergy $35.66
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+4% Synergy $5.85
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+4% Synergy $3.39
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.19
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+3% Synergy $11.88
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+2% Synergy $5.50
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $2.50
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+1% Synergy $0.32
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $2.20
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.33
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy $1.10
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-15% Synergy $3.30

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 $1.32
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+14% Synergy $0.31
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+13% Synergy $3.10
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+6% Synergy $0.35
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+4% Synergy $0.89
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+3% Synergy $3.88
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+3% Synergy $4.20
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.54
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+0% Synergy $0.28
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.30
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.97
Plains Plains
-5% Synergy $2.00

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