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Heliod, Sun-Crowned
Price tag $15.25

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

#502 Current Rank
#543 Last Week
#494 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.

Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+21% Synergy $3.81
Starfield Shepherd Starfield Shepherd
+11% Synergy $0.24
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+3% Synergy $23.00
Spider-Man, Peter Parker Spider-Man, Peter Parker
+1% Synergy $69.00
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
-1% Synergy $7.96

High Synergy Cards

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

Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+54% Synergy $13.38
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+52% Synergy $0.23
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+50% Synergy $2.54
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+48% Synergy $5.33
Triskelion Triskelion
+48% Synergy $0.21
Voice of the Blessed Voice of the Blessed
+46% Synergy $1.18
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+43% Synergy $4.35
Linden, the Steadfast Queen Linden, the Steadfast Queen
+42% Synergy $0.33
Ranger of Eos Ranger of Eos
+41% Synergy $0.64
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+41% Synergy $37.50

Top Cards

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

Cleric Class Cleric Class
+39% Synergy $1.39
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+36% Synergy $2.93
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+34% Synergy $3.09
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+31% Synergy $10.41
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+31% Synergy $2.37
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+20% Synergy $45.59
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+7% Synergy $1.28
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+6% Synergy $0.96
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+1% Synergy $0.73
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-4% Synergy $3.26

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+23% Synergy $37.00
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+23% Synergy $13.36
The One Ring The One Ring
+16% Synergy $82.60
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+12% Synergy $95.44
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+11% Synergy $77.64
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+11% Synergy $103.74
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+10% Synergy $34.30
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+8% Synergy $669.19
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+6% Synergy $373.21
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+4% Synergy $50.22

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
Sunscorch Regent Sunscorch Regent
+36% Synergy $0.71
Dusk Legion Duelist Dusk Legion Duelist
+34% Synergy $0.94
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+31% Synergy $4.83
Speaker of the Heavens Speaker of the Heavens
+30% Synergy $0.51
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+28% Synergy $2.05
Auriok Champion Auriok Champion
+28% Synergy $9.41
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+28% Synergy $20.03
Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+28% Synergy $0.24
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+26% Synergy $10.59
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+25% Synergy $51.08
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+24% Synergy $9.60
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+24% Synergy $0.61
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+23% Synergy $5.64
Lunarch Veteran Luminous Phantom Lunarch Veteran
+23% Synergy $0.19
Impassioned Orator Impassioned Orator
+23% Synergy $0.43
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+21% Synergy $2.95
Scrapyard Recombiner Scrapyard Recombiner
+21% Synergy $0.80
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+20% Synergy $6.98
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+20% Synergy $1.02
Envoy of the Ancestors Envoy of the Ancestors
+20% Synergy $0.25
Essence Channeler Essence Channeler
+19% Synergy $0.59
Abzan Battle Priest Abzan Battle Priest
+19% Synergy $0.42
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+18% Synergy $0.55
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+17% Synergy $0.71
Angel of Vitality Angel of Vitality
+17% Synergy $0.40
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+17% Synergy $0.45
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+17% Synergy $0.49
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+17% Synergy $0.13
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+16% Synergy $1.22
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+16% Synergy $3.12
Crested Sunmare Crested Sunmare
+16% Synergy $7.43
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+15% Synergy $3.64
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+15% Synergy $4.83
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+14% Synergy $0.44
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+14% Synergy $0.19
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+14% Synergy $2.71
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+13% Synergy $3.09
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+12% Synergy $3.22
Angel of Destiny Angel of Destiny
+12% Synergy $8.44
Solitude Solitude
+12% Synergy $19.88
Hushbringer Hushbringer
+12% Synergy $0.52
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+11% Synergy $14.98
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+10% Synergy $0.28
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+9% Synergy $5.86
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+6% Synergy $16.43
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+5% Synergy $4.17
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+2% Synergy $1.84
Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
+1% Synergy $3.97
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
-1% Synergy $0.23

Instants

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

Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+34% Synergy $2.37
Silence Silence
+24% Synergy $6.89
Calamity's Wake Calamity's Wake
+13% Synergy $0.09
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+11% Synergy $6.73
Reprieve Reprieve
+9% Synergy $1.20
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+9% Synergy $2.29
March of Otherworldly Light March of Otherworldly Light
+9% Synergy $0.48
Revitalize Revitalize
+9% Synergy $0.05
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+8% Synergy $0.51
Soul Partition Soul Partition
+8% Synergy $0.37
Riot Control Riot Control
+7% Synergy $0.24
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+6% Synergy $15.22
Abeyance Abeyance
+5% Synergy $10.43
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+4% Synergy $0.40
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.23
Invoke the Divine Invoke the Divine
+3% Synergy $0.07
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+2% Synergy $8.17
Disenchant Disenchant
+1% Synergy $0.17
Get Lost Get Lost
+1% Synergy $4.90
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+1% Synergy $16.33
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+1% Synergy $3.90
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
0% Synergy $0.38
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
0% Synergy $6.18
Return to Dust Return to Dust
0% Synergy $0.13
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-1% Synergy $3.24
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-2% Synergy $0.86
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-2% Synergy $1.70
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
-2% Synergy $1.36
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-3% Synergy $8.12
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-3% Synergy $4.91
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-4% Synergy $4.94
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-5% Synergy $17.03
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-5% Synergy $1.07
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-6% Synergy $0.43

Sorceries

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

Fumigate Fumigate
+23% Synergy $0.30
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+10% Synergy $2.26
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+6% Synergy $9.90
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+6% Synergy $1.74
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+6% Synergy $0.41
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+5% Synergy $5.77
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+4% Synergy $1.96
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+4% Synergy $6.16
Farewell Farewell
+3% Synergy $4.03
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+2% Synergy $1.24
Raise the Past Raise the Past
+1% Synergy $1.67
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+1% Synergy $0.14
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-1% Synergy $1.32
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-1% Synergy $0.35
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
-1% Synergy $0.77
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
-1% Synergy $0.67
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
-1% Synergy $1.16
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
-2% Synergy $1.34
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-3% Synergy $0.60
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-3% Synergy $0.41
Austere Command Austere Command
-5% Synergy $0.38
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-5% Synergy $0.29
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-6% Synergy $0.27

Utility Artifacts

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

Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+35% Synergy $19.92
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+32% Synergy $1.37
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+23% Synergy $2.25
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+17% Synergy $1.73
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+14% Synergy $3.60
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+13% Synergy $32.27
The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
+12% Synergy $5.35
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+12% Synergy $18.82
Fountain of Renewal Fountain of Renewal
+11% Synergy $0.42
Angel's Feather Angel's Feather
+10% Synergy $0.36
Trinisphere Trinisphere
+10% Synergy $20.08
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+9% Synergy $1.14
Weathered Runestone Weathered Runestone
+9% Synergy $0.21
Portable Hole Portable Hole
+8% Synergy $0.57
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+7% Synergy $8.64
Staff of the Sun Magus Staff of the Sun Magus
+7% Synergy $0.15
Pithing Needle Pithing Needle
+7% Synergy $0.37
Chalice of the Void Chalice of the Void
+7% Synergy $14.93
Thorn of Amethyst Thorn of Amethyst
+6% Synergy $1.24
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+5% Synergy $0.60
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+5% Synergy $44.45
Torpor Orb Torpor Orb
+5% Synergy $2.55
Pyre of Heroes Pyre of Heroes
+5% Synergy $0.72
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+4% Synergy $1.13
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+3% Synergy $34.22
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+3% Synergy $32.79
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+3% Synergy $0.57
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+2% Synergy $3.48
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
-2% Synergy $1.88
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-6% Synergy $0.26
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-8% Synergy $3.12
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-12% Synergy $5.28
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-12% Synergy $4.87
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-19% Synergy $4.54
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-22% Synergy $1.32

Enchantments

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

Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+28% Synergy $2.54
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+27% Synergy $0.27
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+22% Synergy $1.04
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+21% Synergy $0.47
Sigarda's Splendor Sigarda's Splendor
+19% Synergy $0.42
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+18% Synergy $0.47
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+17% Synergy $0.34
Griffin Aerie Griffin Aerie
+16% Synergy $0.15
Land Tax Land Tax
+14% Synergy $20.79
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+14% Synergy $3.17
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+13% Synergy $0.46
Abiding Grace Abiding Grace
+12% Synergy $0.19
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+11% Synergy $1.26
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+10% Synergy $3.61
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+9% Synergy $0.39
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+9% Synergy $0.47
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+7% Synergy $0.47
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+6% Synergy $6.05
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+6% Synergy $24.73
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+6% Synergy $0.60
Boon Reflection Boon Reflection
+6% Synergy $12.21
Ajani's Mantra Ajani's Mantra
+6% Synergy $0.35
Righteous Cause Righteous Cause
+6% Synergy $0.64
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+5% Synergy $2.59
Sunbond Sunbond
+5% Synergy $0.43
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+4% Synergy $0.06
True Conviction True Conviction
+3% Synergy $4.08
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+3% Synergy $0.42
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+3% Synergy $0.08
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+2% Synergy $1.43
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+1% Synergy $1.52
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
0% Synergy $10.34
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
0% Synergy $4.01
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-1% Synergy $3.36
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
-1% Synergy $4.40
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-3% Synergy $1.60
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-4% Synergy $1.54
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-8% Synergy $4.71
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-8% Synergy $1.25

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 $5.89
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+10% Synergy $4.42
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+3% Synergy $3.33
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
-5% Synergy $1.00

Utility Lands

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

Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+22% Synergy $0.34
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+14% Synergy $10.32
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+13% Synergy $35.89
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+12% Synergy $0.35
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+11% Synergy $0.18
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+10% Synergy $6.80
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+9% Synergy $41.89
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+9% Synergy $0.39
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+8% Synergy $3.53
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+8% Synergy $1.81
High Market High Market
+6% Synergy $1.38
Winding Canyons Winding Canyons
+6% Synergy $17.05
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+5% Synergy $355.76
Blighted Steppe Blighted Steppe
+4% Synergy $0.15
Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+4% Synergy $344.72
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+4% Synergy $0.49
War Room War Room
+3% Synergy $2.85
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+3% Synergy $0.11
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+3% Synergy $0.17
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+2% Synergy $1.60
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+2% Synergy $0.16
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+2% Synergy $1.30
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+2% Synergy $18.89
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+1% Synergy $0.51
Ancient Den Ancient Den
0% Synergy $1.32
Kor Haven Kor Haven
0% Synergy $11.12
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-2% Synergy $16.80
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-2% Synergy $0.09
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-2% Synergy $0.49
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
-2% Synergy $0.85
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-3% Synergy $0.40
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-4% Synergy $0.15
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-6% Synergy $4.66
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $2.59
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-9% Synergy $0.32
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-9% Synergy $0.23

Mana Artifacts

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

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+30% Synergy $0.28
Altar of the Pantheon Altar of the Pantheon
+27% Synergy $0.12
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+12% Synergy $26.29
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+8% Synergy $173.92
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+7% Synergy $39.82
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+7% Synergy $31.25
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+5% Synergy $4.92
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.24
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+4% Synergy $0.60
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $1.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.52
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.17
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-4% Synergy $3.60
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-6% Synergy $0.15
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-6% Synergy $20.12
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-7% Synergy $0.21
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $1.15

Lands

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

Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+10% Synergy $40.36
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+6% Synergy $1.74
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+5% Synergy $4.17
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+4% Synergy $0.62
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+3% Synergy $34.92
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.23
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+2% Synergy $0.33
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+2% Synergy $23.61
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+2% Synergy $8.81
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.55
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.06
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
-1% Synergy $3.18
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
-1% Synergy $0.67
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-2% Synergy $1.70
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-10% Synergy $0.21

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