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Heliod, Sun-Crowned
Price tag $18.93

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
#557 Last Week
#520 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.

Adept Watershaper Adept Watershaper
+1% Synergy $0.54
Moonlit Lamenter Moonlit Lamenter
+1% Synergy $0.23
Belonging Belonging
+1% Synergy $0.30
Kinscaer Sentry Kinscaer Sentry
0% Synergy $1.36
Ajani, Outland Chaperone Ajani, Outland Chaperone
0% Synergy $2.98

High Synergy Cards

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

Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+53% Synergy $9.54
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+53% Synergy $0.30
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+52% Synergy $2.47
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+50% Synergy $4.47
Voice of the Blessed Voice of the Blessed
+47% Synergy $1.82
Triskelion Triskelion
+45% Synergy $0.27
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+45% Synergy $6.31
Linden, the Steadfast Queen Linden, the Steadfast Queen
+42% Synergy $0.23
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+40% Synergy $1.90
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+40% Synergy $37.09

Top Cards

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

Ajani's Pridemate Ajani's Pridemate
+40% Synergy $0.13
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+37% Synergy $5.98
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+33% Synergy $4.56
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+28% Synergy $9.76
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+19% Synergy $46.54
Land Tax Land Tax
+13% Synergy $24.31
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+7% Synergy $1.16
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+6% Synergy $0.93
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+1% Synergy $0.87
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-3% Synergy $3.84

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+21% Synergy $31.52
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+20% Synergy $10.91
The One Ring The One Ring
+13% Synergy $99.32
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+11% Synergy $48.00
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+10% Synergy $98.84
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+9% Synergy $86.10
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+9% Synergy $115.71
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+6% Synergy $832.25
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+5% Synergy $47.42
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+5% Synergy $399.08

Creatures

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

Ranger of Eos Ranger of Eos
+38% Synergy $0.72
Sunscorch Regent Sunscorch Regent
+37% Synergy $0.48
Dusk Legion Duelist Dusk Legion Duelist
+34% Synergy $1.47
Speaker of the Heavens Speaker of the Heavens
+31% Synergy $0.84
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+31% Synergy $3.64
Auriok Champion Auriok Champion
+31% Synergy $9.56
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+30% Synergy $7.07
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+27% Synergy $9.07
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+26% Synergy $51.72
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+26% Synergy $2.94
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+26% Synergy $18.17
Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+25% Synergy $0.34
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+23% Synergy $7.61
Lunarch Veteran Luminous Phantom Lunarch Veteran
+23% Synergy $0.15
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+22% Synergy $5.23
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+22% Synergy $0.68
Impassioned Orator Impassioned Orator
+22% Synergy $0.27
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+21% Synergy $1.44
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+19% Synergy $0.91
Envoy of the Ancestors Envoy of the Ancestors
+19% Synergy $0.25
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+18% Synergy $0.41
Angel of Vitality Angel of Vitality
+18% Synergy $0.28
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+18% Synergy $9.67
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+18% Synergy $0.92
Essence Channeler Essence Channeler
+18% Synergy $1.56
Scrapyard Recombiner Scrapyard Recombiner
+18% Synergy $0.89
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+17% Synergy $3.21
Abzan Battle Priest Abzan Battle Priest
+17% Synergy $1.21
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+16% Synergy $5.26
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+16% Synergy $0.11
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+15% Synergy $1.50
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+15% Synergy $0.96
Crested Sunmare Crested Sunmare
+15% Synergy $8.71
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+15% Synergy $0.54
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+15% Synergy $0.45
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+14% Synergy $1.66
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+13% Synergy $5.44
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+12% Synergy $0.31
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+11% Synergy $0.25
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+11% Synergy $3.03
Angel of Destiny Angel of Destiny
+11% Synergy $7.60
Hinterland Sanctifier Hinterland Sanctifier
+11% Synergy $0.28
Starfield Shepherd Starfield Shepherd
+10% Synergy $0.88
Solitude Solitude
+10% Synergy $27.09
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+9% Synergy $16.56
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+7% Synergy $8.86
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+4% Synergy $3.77
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+3% Synergy $4.31
Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
+1% Synergy $3.81
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
-1% Synergy $0.22

Instants

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

Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+34% Synergy $3.07
Silence Silence
+22% Synergy $6.37
Calamity's Wake Calamity's Wake
+11% Synergy $0.15
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+10% Synergy $6.84
Revitalize Revitalize
+9% Synergy $0.12
Reprieve Reprieve
+8% Synergy $1.32
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+8% Synergy $3.84
March of Otherworldly Light March of Otherworldly Light
+8% Synergy $0.85
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+7% Synergy $0.53
Riot Control Riot Control
+7% Synergy $0.21
Soul Partition Soul Partition
+7% Synergy $0.40
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+6% Synergy $15.39
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+4% Synergy $1.08
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.32
Invoke the Divine Invoke the Divine
+3% Synergy $0.10
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+2% Synergy $11.01
Disenchant Disenchant
+1% Synergy $0.10
Get Lost Get Lost
+1% Synergy $4.76
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+1% Synergy $21.04
Return to Dust Return to Dust
0% Synergy $0.12
Final Showdown Final Showdown
0% Synergy $3.65
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.27
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-1% Synergy $4.53
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-1% Synergy $8.46
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-1% Synergy $0.97
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-2% Synergy $14.64
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
-2% Synergy $2.80
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-3% Synergy $7.77
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.44
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-4% Synergy $17.09
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-4% Synergy $8.26
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-5% Synergy $0.47
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-5% Synergy $1.29

Sorceries

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

Fumigate Fumigate
+25% Synergy $0.19
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+11% Synergy $2.73
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+6% Synergy $10.03
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+6% Synergy $0.57
Farewell Farewell
+5% Synergy $4.79
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+5% Synergy $2.24
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+5% Synergy $12.14
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+4% Synergy $5.73
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+4% Synergy $5.09
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+2% Synergy $1.82
Raise the Past Raise the Past
+2% Synergy $0.85
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+1% Synergy $0.12
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
0% Synergy $0.28
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
0% Synergy $0.96
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
0% Synergy $0.97
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-1% Synergy $2.35
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-2% Synergy $0.52
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
-2% Synergy $0.73
Austere Command Austere Command
-3% Synergy $0.43
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-3% Synergy $0.48
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-6% Synergy $0.36
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-6% Synergy $0.30

Utility Artifacts

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

Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+36% Synergy $19.38
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+32% Synergy $3.04
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+23% Synergy $2.71
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+15% Synergy $3.72
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+15% Synergy $3.36
The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
+13% Synergy $6.26
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+12% Synergy $12.58
Angel's Feather Angel's Feather
+11% Synergy $0.54
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+11% Synergy $29.48
Fountain of Renewal Fountain of Renewal
+11% Synergy $0.52
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+8% Synergy $1.27
Trinisphere Trinisphere
+8% Synergy $20.74
Weathered Runestone Weathered Runestone
+8% Synergy $0.21
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+7% Synergy $10.31
Staff of the Sun Magus Staff of the Sun Magus
+7% Synergy $0.12
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+6% Synergy $0.63
Portable Hole Portable Hole
+6% Synergy $0.32
Pithing Needle Pithing Needle
+6% Synergy $0.47
Thorn of Amethyst Thorn of Amethyst
+5% Synergy $1.14
Chalice of the Void Chalice of the Void
+5% Synergy $13.41
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+4% Synergy $50.14
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+4% Synergy $1.18
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+3% Synergy $4.13
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+3% Synergy $34.49
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+3% Synergy $0.70
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+2% Synergy $41.18
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
-2% Synergy $2.18
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-5% Synergy $0.23
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-8% Synergy $4.74
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-12% Synergy $6.34
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-17% Synergy $4.38
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-21% Synergy $1.58

Enchantments

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

Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+33% Synergy $4.67
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+31% Synergy $2.09
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+27% Synergy $0.42
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+20% Synergy $1.45
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+19% Synergy $0.58
Sigarda's Splendor Sigarda's Splendor
+18% Synergy $0.52
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+17% Synergy $0.72
Griffin Aerie Griffin Aerie
+16% Synergy $0.10
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+15% Synergy $3.65
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+15% Synergy $0.42
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+12% Synergy $1.68
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+12% Synergy $0.51
Abiding Grace Abiding Grace
+12% Synergy $0.10
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+10% Synergy $0.44
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+9% Synergy $3.69
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+9% Synergy $0.45
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+8% Synergy $5.73
Boon Reflection Boon Reflection
+6% Synergy $14.79
Ajani's Mantra Ajani's Mantra
+6% Synergy $0.38
Righteous Cause Righteous Cause
+6% Synergy $0.62
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+5% Synergy $28.55
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+5% Synergy $0.64
Sunbond Sunbond
+5% Synergy $0.60
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+4% Synergy $1.10
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+4% Synergy $0.51
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+4% Synergy $0.03
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+4% Synergy $2.07
True Conviction True Conviction
+3% Synergy $4.92
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+3% Synergy $0.08
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+2% Synergy $2.10
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+2% Synergy $2.87
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
0% Synergy $12.01
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
0% Synergy $2.96
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-1% Synergy $8.49
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
-1% Synergy $4.58
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-3% Synergy $1.58
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-4% Synergy $1.79
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-7% Synergy $4.21
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-7% Synergy $2.24

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 $8.56
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+8% Synergy $5.69
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+3% Synergy $2.73
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
-3% Synergy $1.08

Utility Lands

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

Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+24% Synergy $0.56
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+13% Synergy $0.14
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+12% Synergy $45.08
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+12% Synergy $11.66
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+10% Synergy $6.11
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+10% Synergy $0.28
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+10% Synergy $0.37
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+8% Synergy $0.15
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+7% Synergy $35.94
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+6% Synergy $5.18
High Market High Market
+6% Synergy $1.12
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+6% Synergy $4.45
Winding Canyons Winding Canyons
+5% Synergy $25.63
War Room War Room
+4% Synergy $5.27
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+4% Synergy $1.73
Blighted Steppe Blighted Steppe
+4% Synergy $0.19
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+3% Synergy $0.16
Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+3% Synergy $327.85
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+2% Synergy $1.38
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+2% Synergy $21.55
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+1% Synergy $0.60
Ancient Den Ancient Den
0% Synergy $0.98
Kor Haven Kor Haven
0% Synergy $14.28
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-1% Synergy $0.06
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-1% Synergy $5.12
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
-1% Synergy $1.13
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-2% Synergy $19.58
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-2% Synergy $0.48
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-3% Synergy $0.59
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
-3% Synergy $4.57
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-4% Synergy $0.11
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-6% Synergy $4.39
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $3.28
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-8% Synergy $0.15
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-9% Synergy $0.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+30% Synergy $0.35
Altar of the Pantheon Altar of the Pantheon
+27% Synergy $0.10
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+10% Synergy $33.69
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+6% Synergy $175.80
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+5% Synergy $4.70
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.04
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+4% Synergy $39.31
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+3% Synergy $0.30
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $0.72
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.32
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.17
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.23
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-4% Synergy $3.30
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-5% Synergy $0.18
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-6% Synergy $31.84
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $1.71

Lands

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

Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+8% Synergy $41.20
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+5% Synergy $2.24
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+4% Synergy $3.77
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.32
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+3% Synergy $0.37
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+1% Synergy $42.67
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+1% Synergy $0.36
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.27
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
0% Synergy $0.97
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.20
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
-1% Synergy $3.83
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.44
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-8% Synergy $0.21

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