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Heliod, Sun-Crowned
Price tag $17.34

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

#532 Current Rank
#566 Last Week
#511 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.

Curious Farm Animals Curious Farm Animals
+1% Synergy $0.06
The Duke, Rebel Sentry The Duke, Rebel Sentry
0% Synergy $0.21
United Front United Front
0% Synergy $2.61
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-2% Synergy $2.40
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
-6% Synergy $3.36

High Synergy Cards

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

Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+53% Synergy $6.46
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+52% Synergy $0.28
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+51% Synergy $2.17
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+49% Synergy $4.06
Voice of the Blessed Voice of the Blessed
+47% Synergy $2.62
Triskelion Triskelion
+46% Synergy $0.23
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+44% Synergy $4.41
Linden, the Steadfast Queen Linden, the Steadfast Queen
+42% Synergy $0.23
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+40% Synergy $34.43
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+40% Synergy $1.84

Top Cards

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

Suture Priest Suture Priest
+37% Synergy $8.03
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+33% Synergy $3.55
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+33% Synergy $3.70
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+30% Synergy $9.19
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+19% Synergy $42.73
Land Tax Land Tax
+13% Synergy $20.00
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+7% Synergy $1.06
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+6% Synergy $1.71
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+1% Synergy $0.96
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-4% Synergy $3.89

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+22% Synergy $30.49
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+21% Synergy $11.24
The One Ring The One Ring
+14% Synergy $91.84
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+11% Synergy $44.01
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+11% Synergy $89.88
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+10% Synergy $83.26
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+10% Synergy $116.80
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+7% Synergy $740.80
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+6% Synergy $398.17
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+4% Synergy $46.24

Creatures

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

Ajani's Pridemate Ajani's Pridemate
+39% Synergy $0.12
Ranger of Eos Ranger of Eos
+39% Synergy $0.68
Sunscorch Regent Sunscorch Regent
+37% Synergy $0.48
Dusk Legion Duelist Dusk Legion Duelist
+34% Synergy $1.03
Speaker of the Heavens Speaker of the Heavens
+31% Synergy $0.86
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+30% Synergy $5.65
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+30% Synergy $3.41
Auriok Champion Auriok Champion
+30% Synergy $9.30
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+27% Synergy $16.90
Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+27% Synergy $0.28
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+26% Synergy $7.19
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+25% Synergy $48.71
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+25% Synergy $2.09
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+23% Synergy $7.43
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+23% Synergy $0.58
Lunarch Veteran Luminous Phantom Lunarch Veteran
+23% Synergy $0.13
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+22% Synergy $5.17
Impassioned Orator Impassioned Orator
+22% Synergy $0.32
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+21% Synergy $1.29
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+19% Synergy $0.94
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+19% Synergy $0.67
Envoy of the Ancestors Envoy of the Ancestors
+19% Synergy $0.26
Scrapyard Recombiner Scrapyard Recombiner
+19% Synergy $0.76
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+18% Synergy $0.39
Angel of Vitality Angel of Vitality
+18% Synergy $0.40
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+18% Synergy $8.17
Essence Channeler Essence Channeler
+18% Synergy $1.22
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+17% Synergy $3.51
Abzan Battle Priest Abzan Battle Priest
+17% Synergy $0.46
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+16% Synergy $3.41
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+16% Synergy $0.10
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+16% Synergy $0.29
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+16% Synergy $0.58
Crested Sunmare Crested Sunmare
+16% Synergy $8.05
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+15% Synergy $1.25
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+15% Synergy $0.99
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+15% Synergy $0.86
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+14% Synergy $4.79
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+13% Synergy $0.32
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+12% Synergy $2.81
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+11% Synergy $0.20
Angel of Destiny Angel of Destiny
+11% Synergy $7.14
Starfield Shepherd Starfield Shepherd
+11% Synergy $0.18
Solitude Solitude
+11% Synergy $23.52
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+10% Synergy $14.45
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+8% Synergy $7.05
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+4% Synergy $3.79
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+3% Synergy $1.89
Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
+1% Synergy $3.69
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
-1% Synergy $0.17

Instants

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

Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+34% Synergy $2.75
Silence Silence
+22% Synergy $6.19
Calamity's Wake Calamity's Wake
+12% Synergy $0.11
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+10% Synergy $6.62
Reprieve Reprieve
+9% Synergy $1.19
Revitalize Revitalize
+9% Synergy $0.05
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+8% Synergy $3.67
March of Otherworldly Light March of Otherworldly Light
+8% Synergy $0.56
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+7% Synergy $0.48
Riot Control Riot Control
+7% Synergy $0.19
Soul Partition Soul Partition
+7% Synergy $0.32
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+6% Synergy $16.46
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+4% Synergy $0.90
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.27
Invoke the Divine Invoke the Divine
+3% Synergy $0.07
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+2% Synergy $9.59
Disenchant Disenchant
+1% Synergy $0.14
Get Lost Get Lost
+1% Synergy $3.79
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+1% Synergy $17.61
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
0% Synergy $0.30
Return to Dust Return to Dust
0% Synergy $0.06
Final Showdown Final Showdown
0% Synergy $3.60
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-1% Synergy $3.79
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-1% Synergy $7.82
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-1% Synergy $0.75
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
-2% Synergy $2.97
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-3% Synergy $9.22
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-3% Synergy $6.73
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.61
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-4% Synergy $14.89
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-4% Synergy $7.50
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-5% Synergy $0.46
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-5% Synergy $0.80

Sorceries

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

Fumigate Fumigate
+25% Synergy $0.16
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+11% Synergy $2.70
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+6% Synergy $8.65
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+6% Synergy $2.11
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+6% Synergy $0.47
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+5% Synergy $5.95
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+5% Synergy $9.56
Farewell Farewell
+4% Synergy $3.39
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+4% Synergy $3.20
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+2% Synergy $1.23
Raise the Past Raise the Past
+2% Synergy $1.00
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+1% Synergy $0.14
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
0% Synergy $0.22
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
0% Synergy $0.90
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
0% Synergy $1.06
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-1% Synergy $1.87
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
-1% Synergy $0.78
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-2% Synergy $0.45
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-3% Synergy $0.45
Austere Command Austere Command
-4% Synergy $0.27
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-5% Synergy $0.23
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-6% Synergy $0.32

Utility Artifacts

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

Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+35% Synergy $17.53
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+32% Synergy $1.71
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+23% Synergy $2.44
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+16% Synergy $3.49
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+15% Synergy $3.83
The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
+13% Synergy $5.66
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+12% Synergy $15.51
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+12% Synergy $27.53
Fountain of Renewal Fountain of Renewal
+11% Synergy $0.47
Angel's Feather Angel's Feather
+10% Synergy $0.50
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+8% Synergy $1.45
Trinisphere Trinisphere
+8% Synergy $21.19
Weathered Runestone Weathered Runestone
+8% Synergy $0.26
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+7% Synergy $9.33
Staff of the Sun Magus Staff of the Sun Magus
+7% Synergy $0.17
Portable Hole Portable Hole
+7% Synergy $0.36
Pithing Needle Pithing Needle
+6% Synergy $0.54
Chalice of the Void Chalice of the Void
+6% Synergy $13.61
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+5% Synergy $0.37
Thorn of Amethyst Thorn of Amethyst
+5% Synergy $1.14
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+4% Synergy $42.90
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+4% Synergy $1.11
Torpor Orb Torpor Orb
+4% Synergy $3.68
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+3% Synergy $3.44
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+3% Synergy $36.41
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+3% Synergy $34.01
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+2% Synergy $0.88
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
-2% Synergy $2.52
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-5% Synergy $0.19
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-8% Synergy $3.70
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-12% Synergy $5.38
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-18% Synergy $3.86
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-22% Synergy $1.20

Enchantments

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

Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+30% Synergy $1.84
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+27% Synergy $0.31
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+20% Synergy $0.87
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+20% Synergy $0.56
Sigarda's Splendor Sigarda's Splendor
+18% Synergy $0.44
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+17% Synergy $0.69
Griffin Aerie Griffin Aerie
+16% Synergy $0.09
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+15% Synergy $0.39
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+14% Synergy $3.47
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+12% Synergy $1.22
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+12% Synergy $0.42
Abiding Grace Abiding Grace
+12% Synergy $0.16
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+10% Synergy $3.54
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+10% Synergy $0.40
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+9% Synergy $0.38
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+7% Synergy $4.69
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+6% Synergy $0.46
Boon Reflection Boon Reflection
+6% Synergy $14.38
Ajani's Mantra Ajani's Mantra
+6% Synergy $0.35
Righteous Cause Righteous Cause
+6% Synergy $0.62
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+5% Synergy $26.05
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+5% Synergy $0.33
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+5% Synergy $2.09
Sunbond Sunbond
+5% Synergy $0.48
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+4% Synergy $0.04
True Conviction True Conviction
+3% Synergy $4.27
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+3% Synergy $1.59
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+3% Synergy $0.06
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+2% Synergy $2.80
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+1% Synergy $1.80
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
0% Synergy $10.31
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
0% Synergy $2.24
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-1% Synergy $7.94
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
-1% Synergy $2.78
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-3% Synergy $1.87
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-4% Synergy $0.96
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-7% Synergy $4.00
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-7% Synergy $1.80

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 $7.19
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+9% Synergy $4.37
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+3% Synergy $2.26
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
-4% Synergy $0.90

Utility Lands

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

Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+23% Synergy $0.48
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+12% Synergy $38.24
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+12% Synergy $0.19
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+12% Synergy $10.25
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+11% Synergy $0.23
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+10% Synergy $5.71
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+10% Synergy $0.39
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+8% Synergy $34.91
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+7% Synergy $0.13
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+7% Synergy $3.34
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+6% Synergy $5.10
High Market High Market
+6% Synergy $1.16
Winding Canyons Winding Canyons
+5% Synergy $18.07
War Room War Room
+4% Synergy $4.92
Blighted Steppe Blighted Steppe
+4% Synergy $0.16
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+4% Synergy $0.33
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $1.73
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+3% Synergy $0.20
Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+3% Synergy $329.34
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+2% Synergy $1.18
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+2% Synergy $21.30
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+1% Synergy $0.68
Ancient Den Ancient Den
0% Synergy $1.27
Kor Haven Kor Haven
0% Synergy $13.56
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-1% Synergy $0.05
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
-1% Synergy $0.87
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-2% Synergy $18.39
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-2% Synergy $0.45
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
-2% Synergy $4.47
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-3% Synergy $0.43
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-4% Synergy $0.11
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-6% Synergy $3.51
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $2.26
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-8% Synergy $0.15
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-9% Synergy $0.37

Mana Artifacts

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

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+30% Synergy $0.25
Altar of the Pantheon Altar of the Pantheon
+27% Synergy $0.13
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+11% Synergy $24.20
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+6% Synergy $175.57
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+5% Synergy $4.96
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+5% Synergy $40.66
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+5% Synergy $35.89
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.21
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+4% Synergy $0.73
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $0.92
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.34
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.15
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-4% Synergy $3.17
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-5% Synergy $0.17
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-5% Synergy $0.15
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-6% Synergy $25.64
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $1.22

Lands

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

Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+8% Synergy $37.92
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+6% Synergy $2.11
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+4% Synergy $3.79
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.27
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+3% Synergy $0.43
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+2% Synergy $34.93
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+1% Synergy $0.37
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.42
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
0% Synergy $1.06
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.08
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
-1% Synergy $3.31
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.61
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-9% Synergy $0.17

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