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Heliod, Sun-Crowned
Price tag $17.48

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

#442 Current Rank
#464 Last Week
#497 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.

Aunt May Aunt May
+4% Synergy $0.15
Spider-Man, Peter Parker Spider-Man, Peter Parker
+4% Synergy $15.86
Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
+2% Synergy $9.86
MJ, Rising Star MJ, Rising Star
+1% Synergy $0.42
With Great Power... With Great Power...
-10% Synergy $0.51

High Synergy Cards

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

Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+53% Synergy $12.15
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+52% Synergy $0.20
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+51% Synergy $3.55
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+49% Synergy $5.13
Triskelion Triskelion
+47% Synergy $0.24
Voice of the Blessed Voice of the Blessed
+46% Synergy $1.35
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+43% Synergy $5.21
Linden, the Steadfast Queen Linden, the Steadfast Queen
+42% Synergy $0.33
Ranger of Eos Ranger of Eos
+40% Synergy $0.67
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+40% Synergy $37.11

Top Cards

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

Cleric Class Cleric Class
+40% Synergy $1.35
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+37% Synergy $3.14
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+34% Synergy $3.00
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+32% Synergy $3.53
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+31% Synergy $10.08
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+19% Synergy $41.79
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+7% Synergy $1.38
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+6% Synergy $1.14
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+1% Synergy $0.68
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-4% Synergy $3.45

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+22% Synergy $32.03
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+22% Synergy $13.27
The One Ring The One Ring
+15% Synergy $78.29
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+12% Synergy $94.95
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+11% Synergy $109.39
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+10% Synergy $36.64
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+10% Synergy $78.39
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+7% Synergy $716.12
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+6% Synergy $383.77
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+4% Synergy $50.09

Creatures

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

Ajani's Pridemate Ajani's Pridemate
+39% Synergy $0.08
Sunscorch Regent Sunscorch Regent
+36% Synergy $0.48
Dusk Legion Duelist Dusk Legion Duelist
+34% Synergy $0.98
Speaker of the Heavens Speaker of the Heavens
+31% Synergy $0.55
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+30% Synergy $5.29
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+30% Synergy $2.11
Auriok Champion Auriok Champion
+28% Synergy $9.02
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+28% Synergy $18.27
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+27% Synergy $7.53
Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+27% Synergy $0.29
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+25% Synergy $48.21
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+24% Synergy $2.77
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+24% Synergy $0.56
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+23% Synergy $10.22
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+23% Synergy $5.25
Lunarch Veteran Luminous Phantom Lunarch Veteran
+23% Synergy $0.16
Impassioned Orator Impassioned Orator
+22% Synergy $0.42
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+21% Synergy $1.52
Envoy of the Ancestors Envoy of the Ancestors
+20% Synergy $0.27
Scrapyard Recombiner Scrapyard Recombiner
+20% Synergy $0.77
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+19% Synergy $7.95
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+19% Synergy $1.05
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+19% Synergy $0.50
Angel of Vitality Angel of Vitality
+18% Synergy $0.38
Essence Channeler Essence Channeler
+18% Synergy $0.84
Abzan Battle Priest Abzan Battle Priest
+18% Synergy $0.40
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+17% Synergy $0.61
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+17% Synergy $3.19
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+17% Synergy $0.07
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+16% Synergy $3.89
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+16% Synergy $0.37
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+16% Synergy $0.50
Crested Sunmare Crested Sunmare
+16% Synergy $7.71
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+15% Synergy $1.59
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+14% Synergy $2.41
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+14% Synergy $5.74
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+14% Synergy $1.97
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+14% Synergy $0.11
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+13% Synergy $0.44
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+12% Synergy $3.31
Angel of Destiny Angel of Destiny
+12% Synergy $8.58
Solitude Solitude
+12% Synergy $22.55
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+11% Synergy $0.28
Starfield Shepherd Starfield Shepherd
+11% Synergy $0.11
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+10% Synergy $12.53
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+8% Synergy $7.03
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+4% Synergy $4.13
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+3% Synergy $1.64
Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
+1% Synergy $4.46
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
-1% Synergy $0.25

Instants

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

Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+34% Synergy $2.51
Silence Silence
+23% Synergy $8.01
Calamity's Wake Calamity's Wake
+13% Synergy $0.08
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+11% Synergy $7.66
Reprieve Reprieve
+9% Synergy $1.36
Revitalize Revitalize
+9% Synergy $0.05
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+8% Synergy $4.17
March of Otherworldly Light March of Otherworldly Light
+8% Synergy $0.45
Soul Partition Soul Partition
+8% Synergy $0.32
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+7% Synergy $0.55
Riot Control Riot Control
+7% Synergy $0.25
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+6% Synergy $15.79
Abeyance Abeyance
+5% Synergy $11.50
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+4% Synergy $0.63
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.26
Invoke the Divine Invoke the Divine
+3% Synergy $0.06
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+2% Synergy $9.20
Disenchant Disenchant
+1% Synergy $0.17
Get Lost Get Lost
+1% Synergy $4.41
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+1% Synergy $15.58
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+1% Synergy $3.63
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
0% Synergy $0.40
Return to Dust Return to Dust
0% Synergy $0.09
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-1% Synergy $3.46
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-1% Synergy $7.43
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-1% Synergy $0.86
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
-2% Synergy $1.38
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-3% Synergy $8.91
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-3% Synergy $6.95
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.69
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-4% Synergy $6.87
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-5% Synergy $17.98
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-5% Synergy $0.46
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-5% Synergy $1.18

Sorceries

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

Fumigate Fumigate
+24% Synergy $0.31
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+11% Synergy $2.26
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+6% Synergy $10.23
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+6% Synergy $2.17
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+6% Synergy $0.52
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+5% Synergy $6.27
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+4% Synergy $3.16
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+4% Synergy $5.66
Farewell Farewell
+3% Synergy $3.33
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+2% Synergy $1.02
Raise the Past Raise the Past
+1% Synergy $1.25
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+1% Synergy $0.13
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
0% Synergy $0.81
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-1% Synergy $1.70
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-1% Synergy $0.24
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
-1% Synergy $0.72
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
-2% Synergy $2.14
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-3% Synergy $0.44
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-3% Synergy $0.41
Austere Command Austere Command
-4% Synergy $0.21
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-5% Synergy $0.27
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-5% Synergy $0.27

Utility Artifacts

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

Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+35% Synergy $19.62
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+32% Synergy $1.16
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+23% Synergy $2.11
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+16% Synergy $2.62
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+13% Synergy $5.02
The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
+13% Synergy $5.95
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+13% Synergy $21.95
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+11% Synergy $18.83
Fountain of Renewal Fountain of Renewal
+11% Synergy $0.48
Angel's Feather Angel's Feather
+10% Synergy $0.36
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+9% Synergy $1.94
Trinisphere Trinisphere
+9% Synergy $21.34
Weathered Runestone Weathered Runestone
+9% Synergy $0.19
Portable Hole Portable Hole
+8% Synergy $0.40
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+7% Synergy $9.06
Staff of the Sun Magus Staff of the Sun Magus
+7% Synergy $0.20
Pithing Needle Pithing Needle
+7% Synergy $0.52
Thorn of Amethyst Thorn of Amethyst
+6% Synergy $1.15
Chalice of the Void Chalice of the Void
+6% Synergy $14.70
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+5% Synergy $0.93
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+4% Synergy $43.91
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+4% Synergy $1.54
Torpor Orb Torpor Orb
+4% Synergy $2.20
Pyre of Heroes Pyre of Heroes
+4% Synergy $0.90
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+3% Synergy $3.34
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+3% Synergy $36.97
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+3% Synergy $32.17
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+2% Synergy $0.73
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
-2% Synergy $2.26
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-5% Synergy $0.21
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-8% Synergy $2.70
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-12% Synergy $5.22
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-18% Synergy $4.12
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-22% Synergy $1.14

Enchantments

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

Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+30% Synergy $2.78
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+27% Synergy $0.27
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+21% Synergy $0.97
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+20% Synergy $0.55
Sigarda's Splendor Sigarda's Splendor
+18% Synergy $0.43
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+18% Synergy $0.51
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+16% Synergy $0.38
Griffin Aerie Griffin Aerie
+16% Synergy $0.13
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+14% Synergy $3.63
Land Tax Land Tax
+13% Synergy $22.02
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+12% Synergy $1.14
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+12% Synergy $0.46
Abiding Grace Abiding Grace
+12% Synergy $0.17
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+10% Synergy $3.74
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+9% Synergy $0.42
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+9% Synergy $0.38
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+6% Synergy $4.88
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+6% Synergy $0.41
Boon Reflection Boon Reflection
+6% Synergy $13.41
Ajani's Mantra Ajani's Mantra
+6% Synergy $0.35
Righteous Cause Righteous Cause
+6% Synergy $0.61
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+5% Synergy $24.39
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+5% Synergy $0.49
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+5% Synergy $2.19
Sunbond Sunbond
+5% Synergy $0.45
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+4% Synergy $0.04
True Conviction True Conviction
+3% Synergy $4.01
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+3% Synergy $0.54
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+3% Synergy $0.10
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+2% Synergy $1.96
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+1% Synergy $1.50
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
0% Synergy $9.32
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
0% Synergy $3.48
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-1% Synergy $2.97
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
-1% Synergy $2.99
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-3% Synergy $2.03
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-4% Synergy $1.60
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-7% Synergy $6.12
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-8% Synergy $2.23

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 $7.02
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+9% Synergy $4.46
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+3% Synergy $2.95
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
-4% Synergy $0.64

Utility Lands

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

Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+23% Synergy $0.34
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+13% Synergy $11.40
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+12% Synergy $39.21
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+11% Synergy $0.15
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+11% Synergy $0.29
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+10% Synergy $5.98
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+10% Synergy $0.37
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+8% Synergy $35.36
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+7% Synergy $3.80
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+7% Synergy $2.78
High Market High Market
+6% Synergy $1.15
Winding Canyons Winding Canyons
+6% Synergy $16.35
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+5% Synergy $0.10
Blighted Steppe Blighted Steppe
+4% Synergy $0.17
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+4% Synergy $0.52
War Room War Room
+3% Synergy $3.03
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $1.69
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+3% Synergy $0.15
Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+3% Synergy $339.29
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+2% Synergy $1.55
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+2% Synergy $18.47
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+2% Synergy $0.15
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+1% Synergy $0.72
Ancient Den Ancient Den
0% Synergy $1.86
Kor Haven Kor Haven
0% Synergy $12.40
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
-1% Synergy $0.79
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-2% Synergy $16.79
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-2% Synergy $0.07
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-2% Synergy $0.39
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-3% Synergy $0.39
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-4% Synergy $0.13
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-6% Synergy $4.06
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $1.99
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-8% Synergy $0.15
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-9% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+30% Synergy $0.24
Altar of the Pantheon Altar of the Pantheon
+27% Synergy $0.15
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+11% Synergy $26.71
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+7% Synergy $181.24
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+6% Synergy $38.46
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+6% Synergy $32.95
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+5% Synergy $5.28
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.46
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+4% Synergy $0.69
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $1.05
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.49
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.17
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-4% Synergy $3.55
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-5% Synergy $0.13
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-6% Synergy $0.16
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-6% Synergy $23.37
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $1.04

Lands

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

Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+9% Synergy $38.48
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+6% Synergy $2.17
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+4% Synergy $4.13
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+4% Synergy $0.55
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.26
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+2% Synergy $35.29
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+2% Synergy $21.48
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+1% Synergy $0.28
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.52
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.05
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
-1% Synergy $3.18
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
-1% Synergy $0.72
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.69
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-9% Synergy $0.16

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