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Heliod, God of the Sun
Price tag $3.72

Legendary Enchantment CreatureGod

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

New Cards

Recent-set cards that Heliod, God of the Sun players are trying out in Control decks.

The Arkenstone The Arkenstone
+16% Synergy $45.65
Eiganjo Dynastorian Eiganjo Dynastorian
+11% Synergy $1.25
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+10% Synergy $3.46
Erode Erode
+4% Synergy $5.72

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Heliod, God of the Sun's Control builds — cards that lean hardest into the Control theme.

Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+73% Synergy $0.48
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+69% Synergy $0.55
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+69% Synergy $5.07
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+68% Synergy $0.59
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+65% Synergy $6.53
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+55% Synergy $0.25
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+51% Synergy $0.33
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+50% Synergy $0.87
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+50% Synergy $11.89
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+48% Synergy $1.42

Top Cards

The staple cards most Heliod, God of the Sun Control decks run as their core.

Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+48% Synergy $4.33
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+46% Synergy $0.32
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+45% Synergy $0.67
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+43% Synergy $0.31
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+41% Synergy $3.58
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+38% Synergy $4.06
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+37% Synergy $26.54
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+30% Synergy $0.69
Austere Command Austere Command
+20% Synergy $0.46
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-13% Synergy $1.19

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Heliod, God of the Sun Control game on their own.

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+32% Synergy $39.51
Humility Humility
+27% Synergy $69.21
Farewell Farewell
+25% Synergy $5.28
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+16% Synergy $13.85
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+15% Synergy $54.50
Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+15% Synergy $492.44
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-2% Synergy $60.01
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $131.68
The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $104.30

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Control plan in Heliod, God of the Sun decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+51% Synergy $2.95
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+39% Synergy $0.31
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+33% Synergy $1.83
World Queller World Queller
+27% Synergy $0.37
Glory Glory
+27% Synergy $0.41
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+25% Synergy $2.17
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+25% Synergy $0.58
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+24% Synergy $1.48
Academy Rector Academy Rector
+23% Synergy $78.99
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+22% Synergy $0.77
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+21% Synergy $3.08
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+17% Synergy $26.95
Ghostly Dancers Ghostly Dancers
+17% Synergy $0.46
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+15% Synergy $0.98
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+15% Synergy $0.36
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+13% Synergy $8.68
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+11% Synergy $6.42
Summon: Yojimbo Summon: Yojimbo
+11% Synergy $1.23
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+10% Synergy $6.79
Beza, the Bounding Spring Beza, the Bounding Spring
+10% Synergy $4.36
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+9% Synergy $12.20
Ajani's Chosen Ajani's Chosen
+9% Synergy $0.29
Sand Scout Sand Scout
+9% Synergy $6.15
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+9% Synergy $12.18
Curious Colossus Curious Colossus
+9% Synergy $0.79
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+8% Synergy $58.07
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+8% Synergy $3.58
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+7% Synergy $2.13
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+7% Synergy $19.10
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+7% Synergy $0.93
Hushbringer Hushbringer
+7% Synergy $0.64
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+7% Synergy $0.49
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+6% Synergy $20.03
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+5% Synergy $17.29
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+5% Synergy $18.25
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+5% Synergy $37.66
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+5% Synergy $3.30
Anticausal Vestige Anticausal Vestige
+5% Synergy $1.10
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+4% Synergy $0.45
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+3% Synergy $0.76
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+2% Synergy $0.40
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+2% Synergy $0.34
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+2% Synergy $0.29
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+1% Synergy $20.14
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
-1% Synergy $5.20
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-2% Synergy $4.42
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-2% Synergy $0.31
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
-2% Synergy $0.36
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
-3% Synergy $3.07
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-10% Synergy $13.02

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Heliod, God of the Sun's Control deck ahead.

Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+47% Synergy $0.33
Riot Control Riot Control
+35% Synergy $0.26
Get Lost Get Lost
+28% Synergy $4.05
Reprieve Reprieve
+26% Synergy $1.31
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+23% Synergy $5.21
Cloud's Limit Break Cloud's Limit Break
+16% Synergy $0.28
Excise the Imperfect Excise the Imperfect
+15% Synergy $0.40
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+14% Synergy $2.66
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+12% Synergy $0.32
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+12% Synergy $1.07
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+12% Synergy $1.99
Fateful Absence Fateful Absence
+11% Synergy $0.39
Silence Silence
+9% Synergy $10.59
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+9% Synergy $2.74
Unexplained Absence Unexplained Absence
+9% Synergy $0.65
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+8% Synergy $5.20
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+8% Synergy $0.27
Judgment of Alexander Judgment of Alexander
+8% Synergy $6.27
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+7% Synergy $0.34
Emergency Eject Emergency Eject
+6% Synergy $0.22
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+5% Synergy $3.47
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+5% Synergy $4.95
Battle Menu Battle Menu
+5% Synergy $0.22
Oblation Oblation
+4% Synergy $0.63
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+3% Synergy $7.42
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+3% Synergy $5.18
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+3% Synergy $0.32
Brought Back Brought Back
+3% Synergy $2.77
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+2% Synergy $0.55
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+1% Synergy $25.52
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
0% Synergy $8.00
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-2% Synergy $3.54
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-6% Synergy $2.54
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-11% Synergy $20.32
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-26% Synergy $1.09

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Control game plan forward for Heliod, God of the Sun.

Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+49% Synergy $1.24
Sunfall Sunfall
+28% Synergy $0.70
Replenish Replenish
+23% Synergy $225.81
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+15% Synergy $3.62
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+14% Synergy $1.53
Spectacular Pileup Spectacular Pileup
+11% Synergy $0.30
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+10% Synergy $2.10
Fated Clash Fated Clash
+9% Synergy $8.02
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+8% Synergy $0.73
Retribution of the Meek Retribution of the Meek
+7% Synergy $8.60
Plea for Guidance Plea for Guidance
+6% Synergy $0.69
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+5% Synergy $0.27
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+5% Synergy $0.36
Dismantling Wave Dismantling Wave
+5% Synergy $0.26
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+5% Synergy $0.25
Akroma's Vengeance Akroma's Vengeance
+5% Synergy $0.43
Rout Rout
+5% Synergy $0.40
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+4% Synergy $0.28
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+4% Synergy $4.45
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
+4% Synergy $3.56
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+4% Synergy $0.49
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+3% Synergy $0.26
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+3% Synergy $0.77
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+2% Synergy $3.80
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+2% Synergy $3.56
Fumigate Fumigate
-1% Synergy $0.28
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-7% Synergy $0.46

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Heliod, God of the Sun Control decks.

Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+47% Synergy $0.24
Goblin Charbelcher Goblin Charbelcher
+45% Synergy $0.33
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+43% Synergy $5.82
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+41% Synergy $2.64
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+37% Synergy $5.61
Relic Vial Relic Vial
+31% Synergy $0.26
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+28% Synergy $4.93
Smokestack Smokestack
+24% Synergy $4.43
Helm of Possession Helm of Possession
+21% Synergy $5.06
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+17% Synergy $0.83
Forcefield Forcefield
+17% Synergy
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+14% Synergy $1.33
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+13% Synergy $9.21
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+10% Synergy $0.33
Trinisphere Trinisphere
+10% Synergy $30.12
Memory Jar Memory Jar
+10% Synergy $37.32
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+9% Synergy $1.25
Meekstone Meekstone
+9% Synergy $12.32
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+7% Synergy $0.43
Null Rod Null Rod
+7% Synergy $115.10
Heartstone Heartstone
+7% Synergy $3.45
Seer's Sundial Seer's Sundial
+7% Synergy $0.28
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+5% Synergy $1.02
The Regalia The Regalia
+5% Synergy $1.44
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+4% Synergy $46.92
The Seriema The Seriema
+4% Synergy $0.83
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
0% Synergy $1.16
Buster Sword Buster Sword
-2% Synergy $42.87
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-12% Synergy $4.90

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Control strategy in Heliod, God of the Sun decks.

Skybind Skybind
+48% Synergy $0.38
Endless Horizons Endless Horizons
+47% Synergy $7.57
Crackdown Crackdown
+43% Synergy $9.38
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+39% Synergy $0.47
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+35% Synergy $0.59
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+32% Synergy $3.17
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+31% Synergy $1.25
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+26% Synergy $1.77
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+24% Synergy $8.13
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+24% Synergy $14.56
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+22% Synergy $7.72
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+22% Synergy $0.35
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+17% Synergy $14.22
Opalescence Opalescence
+17% Synergy $39.34
Land Tax Land Tax
+16% Synergy $13.48
Null Chamber Null Chamber
+14% Synergy $1.51
Stony Silence Stony Silence
+13% Synergy $2.05
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+13% Synergy $6.56
Out of Time Out of Time
+13% Synergy $0.27
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+13% Synergy $0.33
Greater Auramancy Greater Auramancy
+13% Synergy $40.92
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+11% Synergy $0.73
Kismet Kismet
+10% Synergy $11.50
Thorough Investigation Thorough Investigation
+10% Synergy $3.43
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+9% Synergy $56.88
Endless Foot Assault Endless Foot Assault
+9% Synergy $2.62
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+8% Synergy $10.87
Rent Is Due Rent Is Due
+8% Synergy $0.21
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+7% Synergy $0.26
On Wings of Gold On Wings of Gold
+7% Synergy $1.13
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+6% Synergy $4.21
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+6% Synergy $3.03
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+6% Synergy $9.05
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+6% Synergy $0.55
Soul Snare Soul Snare
+6% Synergy $0.28
Righteous Aura Righteous Aura
+6% Synergy $0.59
Seal from Existence Seal from Existence
+6% Synergy $0.26
Heliod's Punishment Heliod's Punishment
+6% Synergy $0.18
Ossification Ossification
+5% Synergy $0.35
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+5% Synergy $0.89
Swift Reconfiguration Swift Reconfiguration
+5% Synergy $4.01
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+5% Synergy $0.22
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+5% Synergy $1.76
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+5% Synergy $0.21
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+3% Synergy $3.51
Pariah Pariah
+2% Synergy $2.21
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+1% Synergy $6.35
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+1% Synergy $0.68
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
0% Synergy $3.70
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-9% Synergy $8.97

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Heliod, God of the Sun's Control game plan.

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+34% Synergy $2.11
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+28% Synergy $1.63
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+7% Synergy $37.87

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Heliod, God of the Sun Control decks.

Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+23% Synergy $0.31
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+22% Synergy $13.28
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+21% Synergy $0.75
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+17% Synergy $3.38
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+14% Synergy $4.99
War Room War Room
+9% Synergy $2.87
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+9% Synergy $2.30
Karoo Karoo
+6% Synergy $1.13
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+6% Synergy $10.62
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+6% Synergy $0.46
Wasteland Wasteland
+5% Synergy $28.26
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+4% Synergy $6.51
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+4% Synergy $5.81
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+4% Synergy $2.17
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+3% Synergy $1.95
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+3% Synergy $23.03
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $43.89
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-1% Synergy $54.27
Three Tree City Three Tree City
-1% Synergy $27.19
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-4% Synergy $0.29
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-5% Synergy $5.54
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-7% Synergy $0.39
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-8% Synergy $0.23
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-14% Synergy $5.00

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Heliod, God of the Sun's Control strategy.

Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+41% Synergy $0.53
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+30% Synergy $30.81
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+18% Synergy $3.57
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+12% Synergy $5.76
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+12% Synergy $12.42
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+11% Synergy $4.38
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+6% Synergy $2.96
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.31
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+2% Synergy $4.35
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $0.70
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $1.92
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-2% Synergy $3.57
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-13% Synergy $0.23
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-14% Synergy $1.84
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-20% Synergy $0.69

Lands

The mana base behind Heliod, God of the Sun's Control decks.

Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+51% Synergy $2.95
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+49% Synergy $1.24
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+47% Synergy $0.33
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+12% Synergy $1.99
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+11% Synergy $0.27
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+9% Synergy $0.36
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+8% Synergy $0.27
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+4% Synergy $4.45
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+4% Synergy $10.13
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+4% Synergy $0.89
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+4% Synergy $29.61
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+4% Synergy $31.12
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+4% Synergy $15.03
Plains Plains
-7% Synergy $0.13
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-14% Synergy $0.31

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