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Heliod, God of the Sun
Price tag $3.33

Legendary Enchantment Creature — God

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 $7.54
Eiganjo Dynastorian Eiganjo Dynastorian
+11% Synergy $0.71
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+10% Synergy $3.67
Erode Erode
+4% Synergy $7.46

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 $0.71
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+69% Synergy $0.41
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+69% Synergy $4.45
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+68% Synergy $1.13
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+65% Synergy $5.82
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+55% Synergy $0.31
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+51% Synergy $0.31
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+50% Synergy $1.06
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+50% Synergy $12.76
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+48% Synergy $1.44

Top Cards

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

Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+48% Synergy $6.11
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+46% Synergy $0.40
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+45% Synergy $1.01
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+43% Synergy $0.31
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+41% Synergy $3.93
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+38% Synergy $3.15
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+37% Synergy $26.30
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+30% Synergy $0.94
Austere Command Austere Command
+20% Synergy $0.35
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-13% Synergy $0.88

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 $38.48
Humility Humility
+27% Synergy $73.63
Farewell Farewell
+25% Synergy $6.20
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+16% Synergy $13.02
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+15% Synergy $45.85
Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+15% Synergy $536.67
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-2% Synergy $57.12
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $119.25
The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $115.41

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 $6.34
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+39% Synergy $0.35
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+33% Synergy $1.89
World Queller World Queller
+27% Synergy $0.40
Glory Glory
+27% Synergy $0.41
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+25% Synergy $2.23
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+25% Synergy $0.49
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+24% Synergy $1.73
Academy Rector Academy Rector
+23% Synergy $82.54
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+22% Synergy $0.68
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+21% Synergy $3.45
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+17% Synergy $33.53
Ghostly Dancers Ghostly Dancers
+17% Synergy $0.53
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+15% Synergy $0.92
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+15% Synergy $0.42
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+13% Synergy $8.38
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+11% Synergy $6.71
Summon: Yojimbo Summon: Yojimbo
+11% Synergy $0.87
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+10% Synergy $9.63
Beza, the Bounding Spring Beza, the Bounding Spring
+10% Synergy $4.16
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+9% Synergy $11.27
Ajani's Chosen Ajani's Chosen
+9% Synergy $0.26
Sand Scout Sand Scout
+9% Synergy $5.84
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+9% Synergy $10.33
Curious Colossus Curious Colossus
+9% Synergy $0.68
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+8% Synergy $58.41
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+8% Synergy $7.25
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+7% Synergy $2.05
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+7% Synergy $19.97
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+7% Synergy $0.99
Hushbringer Hushbringer
+7% Synergy $0.97
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+7% Synergy $0.60
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+6% Synergy $20.89
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+5% Synergy $18.88
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+5% Synergy $18.78
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+5% Synergy $37.35
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+5% Synergy $2.90
Anticausal Vestige Anticausal Vestige
+5% Synergy $1.78
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+4% Synergy $0.59
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+3% Synergy $0.60
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+2% Synergy $0.31
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+2% Synergy $0.39
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+2% Synergy $0.29
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+1% Synergy $22.03
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
-1% Synergy $6.83
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-2% Synergy $3.97
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-2% Synergy $0.34
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
-2% Synergy $4.77
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
-3% Synergy $2.53
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-10% Synergy $12.38

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 $0.38
Riot Control Riot Control
+35% Synergy $0.28
Get Lost Get Lost
+28% Synergy $3.33
Reprieve Reprieve
+26% Synergy $2.01
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+23% Synergy $4.99
Cloud's Limit Break Cloud's Limit Break
+16% Synergy $0.22
Excise the Imperfect Excise the Imperfect
+15% Synergy $0.40
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+14% Synergy $0.45
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+12% Synergy $0.19
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+12% Synergy $0.78
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+12% Synergy $2.31
Fateful Absence Fateful Absence
+11% Synergy $0.40
Silence Silence
+9% Synergy $10.18
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+9% Synergy $2.69
Unexplained Absence Unexplained Absence
+9% Synergy $0.62
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+8% Synergy $3.04
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+8% Synergy $0.26
Judgment of Alexander Judgment of Alexander
+8% Synergy $7.01
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+7% Synergy $0.48
Emergency Eject Emergency Eject
+6% Synergy $0.28
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+5% Synergy $3.85
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+5% Synergy $5.07
Battle Menu Battle Menu
+5% Synergy $0.32
Oblation Oblation
+4% Synergy $0.55
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+3% Synergy $6.87
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+3% Synergy $3.60
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+3% Synergy $0.35
Brought Back Brought Back
+3% Synergy $2.40
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+2% Synergy $0.42
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+1% Synergy $25.06
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
0% Synergy $9.88
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-2% Synergy $5.05
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-6% Synergy $1.75
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-11% Synergy $9.28
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-26% Synergy $0.69

Sorceries

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

Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+49% Synergy $1.10
Sunfall Sunfall
+28% Synergy $0.26
Replenish Replenish
+23% Synergy $226.88
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+15% Synergy $4.22
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+14% Synergy $1.32
Spectacular Pileup Spectacular Pileup
+11% Synergy $0.25
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+10% Synergy $1.46
Fated Clash Fated Clash
+9% Synergy $6.65
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+8% Synergy $0.99
Retribution of the Meek Retribution of the Meek
+7% Synergy $8.92
Plea for Guidance Plea for Guidance
+6% Synergy $0.65
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+5% Synergy $0.29
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+5% Synergy $0.29
Dismantling Wave Dismantling Wave
+5% Synergy $0.32
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+5% Synergy $0.32
Akroma's Vengeance Akroma's Vengeance
+5% Synergy $0.43
Rout Rout
+5% Synergy $0.40
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+4% Synergy $0.34
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+4% Synergy $4.24
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
+4% Synergy $7.40
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+4% Synergy $0.32
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+3% Synergy $0.25
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+3% Synergy $0.62
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+2% Synergy $3.78
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+2% Synergy $6.27
Fumigate Fumigate
-1% Synergy $0.31
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-7% Synergy $0.36

Utility Artifacts

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

Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+47% Synergy $0.27
Goblin Charbelcher Goblin Charbelcher
+45% Synergy $0.32
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+43% Synergy $5.56
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+41% Synergy $2.56
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+37% Synergy $5.68
Relic Vial Relic Vial
+31% Synergy $0.25
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+28% Synergy $5.18
Smokestack Smokestack
+24% Synergy $4.90
Helm of Possession Helm of Possession
+21% Synergy $4.86
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+17% Synergy $1.43
Forcefield Forcefield
+17% Synergy
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+14% Synergy $0.94
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+13% Synergy $8.94
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+10% Synergy $5.61
Trinisphere Trinisphere
+10% Synergy $36.08
Memory Jar Memory Jar
+10% Synergy $37.79
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+9% Synergy $3.15
Meekstone Meekstone
+9% Synergy $12.18
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+7% Synergy $0.39
Null Rod Null Rod
+7% Synergy $111.16
Heartstone Heartstone
+7% Synergy $2.96
Seer's Sundial Seer's Sundial
+7% Synergy $0.23
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+5% Synergy $0.93
The Regalia The Regalia
+5% Synergy $1.29
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+4% Synergy $40.31
The Seriema The Seriema
+4% Synergy $2.11
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
0% Synergy $1.12
Buster Sword Buster Sword
-2% Synergy $52.65
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-12% Synergy $6.51

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 $8.00
Crackdown Crackdown
+43% Synergy $9.56
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+39% Synergy $0.41
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+35% Synergy $0.43
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+32% Synergy $3.49
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+31% Synergy $0.98
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+26% Synergy $2.32
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+24% Synergy $9.61
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+24% Synergy $14.32
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+22% Synergy $11.43
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+22% Synergy $0.36
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+17% Synergy $15.45
Opalescence Opalescence
+17% Synergy $35.02
Land Tax Land Tax
+16% Synergy $16.51
Null Chamber Null Chamber
+14% Synergy $1.69
Stony Silence Stony Silence
+13% Synergy $2.33
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+13% Synergy $6.39
Out of Time Out of Time
+13% Synergy $0.32
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+13% Synergy $0.31
Greater Auramancy Greater Auramancy
+13% Synergy $39.69
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+11% Synergy $0.50
Kismet Kismet
+10% Synergy $13.58
Thorough Investigation Thorough Investigation
+10% Synergy $2.24
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+9% Synergy $63.93
Endless Foot Assault Endless Foot Assault
+9% Synergy $2.34
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+8% Synergy $8.18
Rent Is Due Rent Is Due
+8% Synergy $0.29
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+7% Synergy $0.53
On Wings of Gold On Wings of Gold
+7% Synergy $0.56
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+6% Synergy $5.38
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+6% Synergy $3.19
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+6% Synergy $10.65
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+6% Synergy $0.42
Soul Snare Soul Snare
+6% Synergy $0.30
Righteous Aura Righteous Aura
+6% Synergy $0.57
Seal from Existence Seal from Existence
+6% Synergy $0.27
Heliod's Punishment Heliod's Punishment
+6% Synergy $0.28
Ossification Ossification
+5% Synergy $0.36
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+5% Synergy $0.60
Swift Reconfiguration Swift Reconfiguration
+5% Synergy $3.95
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+5% Synergy $0.18
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+5% Synergy $1.74
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+5% Synergy $0.27
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+3% Synergy $8.73
Pariah Pariah
+2% Synergy $2.57
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+1% Synergy $6.13
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+1% Synergy $0.81
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
0% Synergy $1.08
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-9% Synergy $9.12

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+34% Synergy $0.26
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+28% Synergy $2.11
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+7% Synergy $43.91

Utility Lands

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

Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+23% Synergy $0.32
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+22% Synergy $10.65
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+21% Synergy $1.55
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+17% Synergy $2.48
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+14% Synergy $6.38
War Room War Room
+9% Synergy $5.22
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+9% Synergy $2.61
Karoo Karoo
+6% Synergy $1.12
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+6% Synergy $9.44
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+6% Synergy $0.83
Wasteland Wasteland
+5% Synergy $26.08
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+4% Synergy $6.72
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+4% Synergy $5.73
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+4% Synergy $2.24
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+3% Synergy $1.90
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+3% Synergy $21.00
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $38.48
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-1% Synergy $45.74
Three Tree City Three Tree City
-1% Synergy $29.95
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-4% Synergy $0.26
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-5% Synergy $6.13
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-7% Synergy $0.55
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-8% Synergy $0.30
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-14% Synergy $7.39

Mana Artifacts

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

Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+41% Synergy $0.59
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+30% Synergy $29.40
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+18% Synergy $2.97
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+12% Synergy $4.76
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+12% Synergy $13.30
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+11% Synergy $4.09
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+6% Synergy $3.22
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.34
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+2% Synergy $4.36
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $1.04
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $2.35
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-2% Synergy $3.87
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-13% Synergy $0.28
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-14% Synergy $1.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-20% Synergy $0.49

Lands

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

Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+51% Synergy $6.34
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+49% Synergy $1.10
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+47% Synergy $0.38
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+12% Synergy $2.31
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+11% Synergy $0.31
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+9% Synergy $0.39
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+8% Synergy $0.26
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+4% Synergy $4.24
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+4% Synergy $12.38
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+4% Synergy $2.58
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+4% Synergy $30.77
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+4% Synergy $32.33
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+4% Synergy $15.74
Plains Plains
-7% Synergy $0.06
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-14% Synergy $0.34

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