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Heliod, God of the Sun
Price tag $3.97

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 $11.32
Eiganjo Dynastorian Eiganjo Dynastorian
+11% Synergy $1.06
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+10% Synergy $3.46
Erode Erode
+4% Synergy $6.29

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 $0.87
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+69% Synergy $0.43
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+69% Synergy $4.67
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+68% Synergy $0.77
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+65% Synergy $5.63
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+55% Synergy $0.37
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+51% Synergy $0.23
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+50% Synergy $1.23
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+50% Synergy $12.86
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+48% Synergy $1.36

Top Cards

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

Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+48% Synergy $5.79
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+46% Synergy $0.36
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+45% Synergy $0.76
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+43% Synergy $0.36
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+41% Synergy $3.91
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+38% Synergy $4.26
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+37% Synergy $25.11
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+30% Synergy $0.77
Austere Command Austere Command
+20% Synergy $0.40
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-13% Synergy $1.52

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 $35.35
Humility Humility
+27% Synergy $71.48
Farewell Farewell
+25% Synergy $6.08
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+16% Synergy $14.23
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+15% Synergy $48.18
Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+15% Synergy $514.36
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-2% Synergy $61.19
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $134.99
The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $115.22

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 $4.73
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+39% Synergy $0.38
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+33% Synergy $1.71
World Queller World Queller
+27% Synergy $0.38
Glory Glory
+27% Synergy $0.42
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+25% Synergy $1.91
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+25% Synergy $0.46
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+24% Synergy $1.49
Academy Rector Academy Rector
+23% Synergy $79.70
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+22% Synergy $0.77
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+21% Synergy $3.91
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+17% Synergy $27.36
Ghostly Dancers Ghostly Dancers
+17% Synergy $0.51
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+15% Synergy $1.05
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+15% Synergy $0.40
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+13% Synergy $8.44
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+11% Synergy $6.52
Summon: Yojimbo Summon: Yojimbo
+11% Synergy $1.15
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+10% Synergy $9.14
Beza, the Bounding Spring Beza, the Bounding Spring
+10% Synergy $4.50
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+9% Synergy $11.08
Ajani's Chosen Ajani's Chosen
+9% Synergy $0.29
Sand Scout Sand Scout
+9% Synergy $5.43
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+9% Synergy $13.48
Curious Colossus Curious Colossus
+9% Synergy $0.71
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+8% Synergy $57.59
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+8% Synergy $5.35
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+7% Synergy $2.05
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+7% Synergy $17.30
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+7% Synergy $1.10
Hushbringer Hushbringer
+7% Synergy $0.87
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+7% Synergy $0.60
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+6% Synergy $20.05
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+5% Synergy $16.22
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+5% Synergy $17.20
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+5% Synergy $38.92
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+5% Synergy $3.25
Anticausal Vestige Anticausal Vestige
+5% Synergy $1.65
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+4% Synergy $0.55
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+3% Synergy $0.62
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+2% Synergy $0.38
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+2% Synergy $0.35
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+2% Synergy $0.31
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+1% Synergy $21.18
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
-1% Synergy $5.77
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-2% Synergy $4.39
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-2% Synergy $0.37
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
-2% Synergy $4.95
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
-3% Synergy $3.08
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-10% Synergy $12.10

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 $0.35
Riot Control Riot Control
+35% Synergy $0.34
Get Lost Get Lost
+28% Synergy $3.36
Reprieve Reprieve
+26% Synergy $1.95
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+23% Synergy $5.56
Cloud's Limit Break Cloud's Limit Break
+16% Synergy $0.31
Excise the Imperfect Excise the Imperfect
+15% Synergy $0.39
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+14% Synergy $0.51
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+12% Synergy $0.39
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+12% Synergy $0.99
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+12% Synergy $2.43
Fateful Absence Fateful Absence
+11% Synergy $0.42
Silence Silence
+9% Synergy $9.27
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+9% Synergy $3.10
Unexplained Absence Unexplained Absence
+9% Synergy $0.42
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+8% Synergy $2.97
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+8% Synergy $0.38
Judgment of Alexander Judgment of Alexander
+8% Synergy $5.68
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+7% Synergy $0.45
Emergency Eject Emergency Eject
+6% Synergy $0.29
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+5% Synergy $3.63
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+5% Synergy $5.63
Battle Menu Battle Menu
+5% Synergy $0.28
Oblation Oblation
+4% Synergy $0.54
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+3% Synergy $7.22
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+3% Synergy $4.53
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+3% Synergy $0.28
Brought Back Brought Back
+3% Synergy $1.50
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+2% Synergy $0.47
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+1% Synergy $28.85
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
0% Synergy $8.86
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-2% Synergy $4.59
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-6% Synergy $2.16
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-11% Synergy $20.92
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-26% Synergy $1.35

Sorceries

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

Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+49% Synergy $1.33
Sunfall Sunfall
+28% Synergy $0.65
Replenish Replenish
+23% Synergy $225.51
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+15% Synergy $4.14
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+14% Synergy $1.37
Spectacular Pileup Spectacular Pileup
+11% Synergy $0.21
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+10% Synergy $1.95
Fated Clash Fated Clash
+9% Synergy $7.02
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+8% Synergy $1.42
Retribution of the Meek Retribution of the Meek
+7% Synergy $8.86
Plea for Guidance Plea for Guidance
+6% Synergy $0.63
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+5% Synergy $0.26
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+5% Synergy $0.30
Dismantling Wave Dismantling Wave
+5% Synergy $0.25
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+5% Synergy $0.24
Akroma's Vengeance Akroma's Vengeance
+5% Synergy $0.45
Rout Rout
+5% Synergy $0.41
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+4% Synergy $0.23
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+4% Synergy $4.51
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
+4% Synergy $4.39
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+4% Synergy $0.18
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+3% Synergy $0.28
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+3% Synergy $0.93
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+2% Synergy $4.27
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+2% Synergy $7.24
Fumigate Fumigate
-1% Synergy $0.33
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-7% Synergy $0.33

Utility Artifacts

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

Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+47% Synergy $0.35
Goblin Charbelcher Goblin Charbelcher
+45% Synergy $0.33
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+43% Synergy $4.65
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+41% Synergy $2.49
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+37% Synergy $5.37
Relic Vial Relic Vial
+31% Synergy $0.22
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+28% Synergy $5.65
Smokestack Smokestack
+24% Synergy $4.53
Helm of Possession Helm of Possession
+21% Synergy $5.08
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+17% Synergy $0.95
Forcefield Forcefield
+17% Synergy
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+14% Synergy $1.14
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+13% Synergy $10.53
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+10% Synergy $4.67
Trinisphere Trinisphere
+10% Synergy $34.25
Memory Jar Memory Jar
+10% Synergy $36.97
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+9% Synergy $1.99
Meekstone Meekstone
+9% Synergy $12.33
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+7% Synergy $0.41
Null Rod Null Rod
+7% Synergy $113.87
Heartstone Heartstone
+7% Synergy $3.17
Seer's Sundial Seer's Sundial
+7% Synergy $0.29
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+5% Synergy $0.89
The Regalia The Regalia
+5% Synergy $1.81
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+4% Synergy $42.88
The Seriema The Seriema
+4% Synergy $1.24
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
0% Synergy $1.18
Buster Sword Buster Sword
-2% Synergy $52.43
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-12% Synergy $5.81

Enchantments

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

Skybind Skybind
+48% Synergy $0.36
Endless Horizons Endless Horizons
+47% Synergy $7.88
Crackdown Crackdown
+43% Synergy $9.49
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+39% Synergy $0.43
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+35% Synergy $0.52
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+32% Synergy $3.12
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+31% Synergy $1.25
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+26% Synergy $2.67
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+24% Synergy $9.12
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+24% Synergy $14.73
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+22% Synergy $10.06
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+22% Synergy $0.36
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+17% Synergy $18.47
Opalescence Opalescence
+17% Synergy $37.78
Land Tax Land Tax
+16% Synergy $17.50
Null Chamber Null Chamber
+14% Synergy $1.44
Stony Silence Stony Silence
+13% Synergy $2.18
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+13% Synergy $6.19
Out of Time Out of Time
+13% Synergy $0.29
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+13% Synergy $0.30
Greater Auramancy Greater Auramancy
+13% Synergy $39.69
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+11% Synergy $0.53
Kismet Kismet
+10% Synergy $11.22
Thorough Investigation Thorough Investigation
+10% Synergy $2.55
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+9% Synergy $60.42
Endless Foot Assault Endless Foot Assault
+9% Synergy $2.80
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+8% Synergy $8.28
Rent Is Due Rent Is Due
+8% Synergy $0.29
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+7% Synergy $0.51
On Wings of Gold On Wings of Gold
+7% Synergy $0.72
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+6% Synergy $4.44
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+6% Synergy $3.07
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+6% Synergy $9.37
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+6% Synergy $0.42
Soul Snare Soul Snare
+6% Synergy $0.29
Righteous Aura Righteous Aura
+6% Synergy $0.54
Seal from Existence Seal from Existence
+6% Synergy $0.20
Heliod's Punishment Heliod's Punishment
+6% Synergy $0.25
Ossification Ossification
+5% Synergy $0.35
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+5% Synergy $1.16
Swift Reconfiguration Swift Reconfiguration
+5% Synergy $3.60
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+5% Synergy $0.16
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+5% Synergy $1.80
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+5% Synergy $0.21
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+3% Synergy $10.14
Pariah Pariah
+2% Synergy $2.47
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+1% Synergy $6.27
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+1% Synergy $0.80
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
0% Synergy $0.91
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-9% Synergy $9.34

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+34% Synergy $2.16
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+28% Synergy $1.44
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+7% Synergy $38.78

Utility Lands

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

Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+23% Synergy $0.30
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+22% Synergy $11.82
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+21% Synergy $0.89
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+17% Synergy $3.12
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+14% Synergy $5.79
War Room War Room
+9% Synergy $5.79
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+9% Synergy $2.51
Karoo Karoo
+6% Synergy $1.14
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+6% Synergy $9.65
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+6% Synergy $0.80
Wasteland Wasteland
+5% Synergy $27.52
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+4% Synergy $6.89
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+4% Synergy $6.57
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+4% Synergy $2.02
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+3% Synergy $2.07
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+3% Synergy $19.36
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $38.89
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-1% Synergy $53.41
Three Tree City Three Tree City
-1% Synergy $28.42
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-4% Synergy $0.25
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-5% Synergy $5.59
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-7% Synergy $0.38
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-8% Synergy $0.21
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-14% Synergy $5.95

Mana Artifacts

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

Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+41% Synergy $0.57
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+30% Synergy $28.49
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+18% Synergy $3.95
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+12% Synergy $4.93
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+12% Synergy $12.93
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+11% Synergy $4.08
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+6% Synergy $2.91
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.31
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+2% Synergy $4.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $0.89
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $2.59
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-2% Synergy $3.72
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-13% Synergy $0.29
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-14% Synergy $1.55
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-20% Synergy $0.89

Lands

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

Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+51% Synergy $4.73
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+49% Synergy $1.33
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+47% Synergy $0.35
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+12% Synergy $2.43
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+11% Synergy $0.24
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+9% Synergy $0.39
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+8% Synergy $0.38
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+4% Synergy $4.51
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+4% Synergy $12.47
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+4% Synergy $1.75
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+4% Synergy $28.93
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+4% Synergy $31.87
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+4% Synergy $15.97
Plains Plains
-7% Synergy $0.09
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-14% Synergy $0.37

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