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Heliod, Sun-Crowned
Price tag $13.31

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

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#498 Current Rank
#463 Last Week
#476 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Heliod, Sun-Crowned.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Heliod, Sun-Crowned decks.

The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+13% Synergy $4.33
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+12% Synergy $0.73
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+11% Synergy $2.40
Starfield Shepherd Starfield Shepherd
+7% Synergy $0.20
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+3% Synergy $0.17

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Heliod, Sun-Crowned's abilities and overall game plan.

Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+55% Synergy $11.08
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+52% Synergy $0.21
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+50% Synergy $2.14
Triskelion Triskelion
+48% Synergy $0.18
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+48% Synergy $4.55
Voice of the Blessed Voice of the Blessed
+45% Synergy $0.81
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+43% Synergy $3.67
Linden, the Steadfast Queen Linden, the Steadfast Queen
+42% Synergy $0.26
Ranger of Eos Ranger of Eos
+42% Synergy $0.70
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+41% Synergy $29.17

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Heliod, Sun-Crowned decks.

Cleric Class Cleric Class
+39% Synergy $1.47
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+37% Synergy $2.90
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+34% Synergy $2.73
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+32% Synergy $10.32
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+25% Synergy $6.79
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+20% Synergy $42.20
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+7% Synergy $0.80
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+6% Synergy $1.27
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+1% Synergy $0.84
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-4% Synergy $2.94

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+24% Synergy $28.27
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+23% Synergy $13.58
The One Ring The One Ring
+15% Synergy $67.99
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+13% Synergy $94.69
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+12% Synergy $71.05
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+12% Synergy $92.16
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+10% Synergy $34.98
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+8% Synergy $643.42
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+7% Synergy $372.38
Mishra's Workshop Mishra's Workshop
+4% Synergy $2414.49

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Heliod, Sun-Crowned's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Ajani's Pridemate Ajani's Pridemate
+38% Synergy $0.13
Sunscorch Regent Sunscorch Regent
+36% Synergy $0.53
Dusk Legion Duelist Dusk Legion Duelist
+34% Synergy $0.84
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+31% Synergy $3.70
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+30% Synergy $1.87
Speaker of the Heavens Speaker of the Heavens
+30% Synergy $0.67
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+28% Synergy $1.94
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+28% Synergy $24.03
Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+28% Synergy $0.30
Auriok Champion Auriok Champion
+28% Synergy $8.06
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+27% Synergy $10.82
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+25% Synergy $0.78
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+24% Synergy $46.76
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+23% Synergy $5.93
Lunarch Veteran Luminous Phantom Lunarch Veteran
+23% Synergy $0.11
Impassioned Orator Impassioned Orator
+23% Synergy $0.49
Scrapyard Recombiner Scrapyard Recombiner
+22% Synergy $0.58
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+21% Synergy $1.12
Envoy of the Ancestors Envoy of the Ancestors
+21% Synergy $0.29
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+21% Synergy $4.25
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+20% Synergy $6.86
Abzan Battle Priest Abzan Battle Priest
+19% Synergy $0.42
Essence Channeler Essence Channeler
+19% Synergy $0.72
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+18% Synergy $0.57
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+18% Synergy $0.56
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+18% Synergy $0.06
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+17% Synergy $0.61
Angel of Vitality Angel of Vitality
+17% Synergy $0.27
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+17% Synergy $3.15
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+17% Synergy $0.40
Crested Sunmare Crested Sunmare
+17% Synergy $6.58
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+16% Synergy $1.08
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+16% Synergy $4.79
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+15% Synergy $0.39
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+15% Synergy $0.16
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+14% Synergy $3.62
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+14% Synergy $2.03
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+13% Synergy $2.23
Solitude Solitude
+13% Synergy $18.56
Hushbringer Hushbringer
+12% Synergy $0.62
Angel of Destiny Angel of Destiny
+11% Synergy $7.87
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+10% Synergy $0.35
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+10% Synergy $11.88
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+9% Synergy $5.47
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+6% Synergy $16.36
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+4% Synergy $3.39
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+3% Synergy $1.92
Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
0% Synergy $4.27
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
-2% Synergy $0.18
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-3% Synergy $0.29

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Heliod, Sun-Crowned safe.

Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+34% Synergy $1.55
Silence Silence
+24% Synergy $6.48
Calamity's Wake Calamity's Wake
+14% Synergy $0.08
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+11% Synergy $6.52
Reprieve Reprieve
+10% Synergy $0.63
March of Otherworldly Light March of Otherworldly Light
+9% Synergy $0.71
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+9% Synergy $2.19
Revitalize Revitalize
+9% Synergy $0.08
Soul Partition Soul Partition
+9% Synergy $0.36
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+8% Synergy $0.54
Riot Control Riot Control
+6% Synergy $0.24
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+6% Synergy $11.00
Abeyance Abeyance
+5% Synergy $9.52
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+4% Synergy $45.06
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+4% Synergy $0.45
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+4% Synergy $0.22
Argivian Find Argivian Find
+4% Synergy $0.59
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+3% Synergy $8.65
Invoke the Divine Invoke the Divine
+3% Synergy $0.06
Disenchant Disenchant
+2% Synergy $0.13
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+2% Synergy $16.29
Get Lost Get Lost
+1% Synergy $4.44
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+1% Synergy $4.19
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
0% Synergy $0.31
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
0% Synergy $3.77
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
0% Synergy $6.35
Return to Dust Return to Dust
0% Synergy $0.10
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-2% Synergy $5.00
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-2% Synergy $0.90
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-2% Synergy $1.76
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
-2% Synergy $1.96
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-3% Synergy $11.91
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-5% Synergy $16.24
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-6% Synergy $0.44

Sorceries

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

Fumigate Fumigate
+23% Synergy $0.29
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+10% Synergy $2.29
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+6% Synergy $8.66
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+6% Synergy $1.76
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+6% Synergy $0.48
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+5% Synergy $5.68
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+5% Synergy $9.99
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+3% Synergy $1.91
Farewell Farewell
+2% Synergy $4.30
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+2% Synergy $0.96
Raise the Past Raise the Past
+1% Synergy $0.78
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+1% Synergy $0.17
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-1% Synergy $1.50
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-1% Synergy $0.40
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
-1% Synergy $0.73
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
-1% Synergy $0.62
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
-1% Synergy $0.99
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
-2% Synergy $0.90
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-2% Synergy $0.39
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-3% Synergy $0.39
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-5% Synergy $0.28
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-5% Synergy $0.32
Austere Command Austere Command
-6% Synergy $0.44

Utility Artifacts

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

Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+35% Synergy $18.82
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+32% Synergy $1.78
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+23% Synergy $1.91
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+17% Synergy $2.09
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+13% Synergy $61.02
The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
+12% Synergy $4.68
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+12% Synergy $17.46
Fountain of Renewal Fountain of Renewal
+11% Synergy $0.55
Angel's Feather Angel's Feather
+10% Synergy $0.38
Trinisphere Trinisphere
+10% Synergy $24.65
Weathered Runestone Weathered Runestone
+10% Synergy $0.27
Portable Hole Portable Hole
+9% Synergy $0.75
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+9% Synergy $1.02
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+8% Synergy $5.20
Staff of the Sun Magus Staff of the Sun Magus
+8% Synergy $0.13
Pithing Needle Pithing Needle
+7% Synergy $0.39
Thorn of Amethyst Thorn of Amethyst
+7% Synergy $1.27
Chalice of the Void Chalice of the Void
+7% Synergy $18.24
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+5% Synergy $41.21
Torpor Orb Torpor Orb
+5% Synergy $3.27
Pyre of Heroes Pyre of Heroes
+5% Synergy $0.58
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+4% Synergy $31.55
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+4% Synergy $0.97
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+3% Synergy $0.71
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+3% Synergy $29.26
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+2% Synergy $3.77
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+2% Synergy $0.52
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
-2% Synergy $1.73
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-6% Synergy $0.24
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-7% Synergy $4.31
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-12% Synergy $7.32
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-12% Synergy $5.02
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-19% Synergy $4.45
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-23% Synergy $1.30

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Heliod, Sun-Crowned's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+28% Synergy $2.46
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+27% Synergy $0.24
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+22% Synergy $1.40
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+21% Synergy $0.50
Sigarda's Splendor Sigarda's Splendor
+19% Synergy $0.41
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+19% Synergy $0.64
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+18% Synergy $0.36
Griffin Aerie Griffin Aerie
+16% Synergy $0.06
Land Tax Land Tax
+14% Synergy $21.01
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+13% Synergy $2.84
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+13% Synergy $0.44
Abiding Grace Abiding Grace
+12% Synergy $0.15
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+11% Synergy $1.13
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+10% Synergy $3.58
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+9% Synergy $0.35
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+9% Synergy $0.47
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+7% Synergy $0.43
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+6% Synergy $0.54
Boon Reflection Boon Reflection
+6% Synergy $10.26
Ajani's Mantra Ajani's Mantra
+6% Synergy $0.30
Righteous Cause Righteous Cause
+6% Synergy $0.62
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+5% Synergy $3.99
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+5% Synergy $26.40
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+5% Synergy $2.12
Sunbond Sunbond
+5% Synergy $0.40
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+4% Synergy $0.06
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+3% Synergy $0.39
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+3% Synergy $0.07
True Conviction True Conviction
+2% Synergy $3.92
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+2% Synergy $1.56
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+1% Synergy $1.43
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
0% Synergy $9.88
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
0% Synergy $2.81
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-1% Synergy $2.36
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
-1% Synergy $4.05
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-4% Synergy $1.53
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-5% Synergy $1.40
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-8% Synergy $3.94
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-9% Synergy $1.71

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Heliod, Sun-Crowned to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ajani, Strength of the Pride Ajani, Strength of the Pride
+28% Synergy $4.79
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+10% Synergy $4.94
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+3% Synergy $4.07
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
-5% Synergy $0.92

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+23% Synergy $0.38
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+14% Synergy $34.54
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+14% Synergy $9.47
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+12% Synergy $0.46
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+11% Synergy $0.18
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+10% Synergy $6.35
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+9% Synergy $38.71
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+9% Synergy $0.40
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+8% Synergy $3.65
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+8% Synergy $1.84
High Market High Market
+6% Synergy $4.50
Winding Canyons Winding Canyons
+6% Synergy $19.11
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+5% Synergy $0.46
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+5% Synergy $348.16
Blighted Steppe Blighted Steppe
+4% Synergy $0.17
Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+4% Synergy $349.70
War Room War Room
+3% Synergy $2.73
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+3% Synergy $0.66
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+3% Synergy $0.16
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+2% Synergy $1.65
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+2% Synergy $0.19
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+2% Synergy $14.84
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+1% Synergy $0.49
Ancient Den Ancient Den
0% Synergy $0.76
Kor Haven Kor Haven
0% Synergy $10.98
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-2% Synergy $15.90
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-2% Synergy $0.11
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-2% Synergy $0.40
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
-2% Synergy $0.76
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-3% Synergy $0.50
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-5% Synergy $0.14
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-6% Synergy $2.28
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $1.98
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-9% Synergy $0.27
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-9% Synergy $0.20

Mana Artifacts

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

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+30% Synergy $0.32
Altar of the Pantheon Altar of the Pantheon
+28% Synergy $0.12
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+12% Synergy $24.69
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+8% Synergy $153.22
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+8% Synergy $55.47
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+8% Synergy $30.05
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+5% Synergy $4.82
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.07
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+4% Synergy $0.68
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $1.12
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.51
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.16
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-4% Synergy $3.61
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-5% Synergy $17.16
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-6% Synergy $0.19
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-7% Synergy $0.22
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $1.33

Lands

The mana base foundation for Heliod, Sun-Crowned decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+10% Synergy $50.15
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+6% Synergy $1.76
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+4% Synergy $3.39
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+4% Synergy $0.22
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+4% Synergy $0.70
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+3% Synergy $34.04
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+3% Synergy $24.35
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+2% Synergy $0.32
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+2% Synergy $22.75
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+2% Synergy $9.47
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+2% Synergy $24.53
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.50
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
-1% Synergy $3.34
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
-1% Synergy $0.62
Plains Plains
-2% Synergy $0.05
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-2% Synergy $1.76
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-10% Synergy $0.11

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