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Heliod, Sun-Crowned
Price tag $20.81

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

#518 Current Rank
#501 Last Week
#515 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.

Leonardo, Cutting Edge Leonardo, Cutting Edge
+4% Synergy $0.85
Ajani, Outland Chaperone Ajani, Outland Chaperone
+1% Synergy $2.20
Moonlit Lamenter Moonlit Lamenter
+1% Synergy $0.15
Kinscaer Sentry Kinscaer Sentry
0% Synergy $0.61
Adept Watershaper Adept Watershaper
0% Synergy $0.56

High Synergy Cards

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

Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+53% Synergy $0.32
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+53% Synergy $10.79
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+52% Synergy $4.30
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+50% Synergy $7.09
Voice of the Blessed Voice of the Blessed
+47% Synergy $2.37
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+45% Synergy $5.29
Triskelion Triskelion
+44% Synergy $0.40
Linden, the Steadfast Queen Linden, the Steadfast Queen
+42% Synergy $0.24
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+41% Synergy $4.73
Ajani's Pridemate Ajani's Pridemate
+40% Synergy $0.30

Top Cards

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

Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+40% Synergy $31.98
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+37% Synergy $6.13
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+35% Synergy $20.07
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+33% Synergy $2.76
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+28% Synergy $15.62
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+19% Synergy $53.73
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+7% Synergy $1.37
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+6% Synergy $1.25
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+2% Synergy $1.28
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-3% Synergy $4.85

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+20% Synergy $32.30
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+19% Synergy $11.19
The One Ring The One Ring
+12% Synergy $106.65
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+11% Synergy $49.53
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+10% Synergy $111.70
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+9% Synergy $97.40
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+9% Synergy $139.18
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+6% Synergy $938.97
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+5% Synergy $51.58
Farewell Farewell
+5% Synergy $7.19

Creatures

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

Sunscorch Regent Sunscorch Regent
+37% Synergy $0.53
Ranger of Eos Ranger of Eos
+37% Synergy $0.93
Dusk Legion Duelist Dusk Legion Duelist
+34% Synergy $2.07
Speaker of the Heavens Speaker of the Heavens
+31% Synergy $0.87
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+31% Synergy $2.36
Auriok Champion Auriok Champion
+31% Synergy $10.12
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+30% Synergy $8.13
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+27% Synergy $8.33
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+26% Synergy $53.70
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+26% Synergy $3.59
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+26% Synergy $23.80
Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+25% Synergy $0.30
Lunarch Veteran Luminous Phantom Lunarch Veteran
+24% Synergy $0.21
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+22% Synergy $12.99
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+21% Synergy $6.75
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+21% Synergy $1.06
Impassioned Orator Impassioned Orator
+21% Synergy $0.28
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+21% Synergy $3.21
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+20% Synergy $1.46
Angel of Vitality Angel of Vitality
+19% Synergy $0.32
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+18% Synergy $0.45
Envoy of the Ancestors Envoy of the Ancestors
+18% Synergy $0.34
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+17% Synergy $6.21
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+17% Synergy $3.91
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+17% Synergy $1.41
Abzan Battle Priest Abzan Battle Priest
+17% Synergy $0.82
Essence Channeler Essence Channeler
+17% Synergy $0.47
Scrapyard Recombiner Scrapyard Recombiner
+17% Synergy $0.86
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+16% Synergy $9.46
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+16% Synergy $1.88
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+16% Synergy $1.32
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+15% Synergy $0.16
Crested Sunmare Crested Sunmare
+15% Synergy $8.42
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+14% Synergy $1.96
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+14% Synergy $0.59
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+14% Synergy $0.54
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+12% Synergy $0.37
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+12% Synergy $4.74
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+11% Synergy $0.33
Angel of Destiny Angel of Destiny
+11% Synergy $8.14
Hinterland Sanctifier Hinterland Sanctifier
+11% Synergy $0.29
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+10% Synergy $4.26
Starfield Shepherd Starfield Shepherd
+10% Synergy $0.29
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+10% Synergy $19.40
Solitude Solitude
+10% Synergy $29.59
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+7% Synergy $10.59
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+3% Synergy $4.80
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+3% Synergy $3.56
Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
+2% Synergy $4.44
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
0% 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 $3.61
Silence Silence
+21% Synergy $7.43
Calamity's Wake Calamity's Wake
+11% Synergy $0.20
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+10% Synergy $7.51
Revitalize Revitalize
+9% Synergy $0.07
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+8% Synergy $4.07
Reprieve Reprieve
+7% Synergy $1.90
Riot Control Riot Control
+7% Synergy $0.20
March of Otherworldly Light March of Otherworldly Light
+7% Synergy $0.72
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+6% Synergy $0.45
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+6% Synergy $14.27
Soul Partition Soul Partition
+6% Synergy $0.44
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+4% Synergy $0.93
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.33
Invoke the Divine Invoke the Divine
+3% Synergy $0.10
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+2% Synergy $12.05
Disenchant Disenchant
+1% Synergy $0.11
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+1% Synergy $0.17
Get Lost Get Lost
+1% Synergy $5.33
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+1% Synergy $22.86
Final Showdown Final Showdown
0% Synergy $4.46
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.37
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-1% Synergy $4.22
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-1% Synergy $6.66
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-1% Synergy $1.22
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-2% Synergy $15.89
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-2% Synergy $1.39
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
-2% Synergy $3.44
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-3% Synergy $18.36
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-3% Synergy $8.52
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-4% Synergy $7.92
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-5% Synergy $0.48
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-5% Synergy $1.65

Sorceries

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

Fumigate Fumigate
+25% Synergy $0.27
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+11% Synergy $3.09
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+6% Synergy $10.09
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+6% Synergy $0.62
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+5% Synergy $2.50
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+5% Synergy $11.37
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+4% Synergy $6.29
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+4% Synergy $4.39
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+2% Synergy $1.09
Raise the Past Raise the Past
+2% Synergy $0.92
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+1% Synergy $0.24
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
0% Synergy $0.31
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
0% Synergy $1.02
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
0% Synergy $1.15
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-1% Synergy $2.09
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-2% Synergy $0.58
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
-2% Synergy $0.72
Austere Command Austere Command
-3% Synergy $0.43
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-4% Synergy $0.54
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-6% Synergy $0.31
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-7% Synergy $0.34

Utility Artifacts

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

Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+32% Synergy $4.30
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+23% Synergy $3.52
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+15% Synergy $5.41
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+14% Synergy $4.04
The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
+13% Synergy $7.71
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+12% Synergy $12.32
Angel's Feather Angel's Feather
+11% Synergy $0.64
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+11% Synergy $32.43
Fountain of Renewal Fountain of Renewal
+11% Synergy $0.51
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+8% Synergy $1.28
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+7% Synergy $7.94
Staff of the Sun Magus Staff of the Sun Magus
+7% Synergy $0.19
Trinisphere Trinisphere
+7% Synergy $20.53
Weathered Runestone Weathered Runestone
+7% Synergy $0.32
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+6% Synergy $0.47
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+5% Synergy $1.56
Portable Hole Portable Hole
+5% Synergy $0.40
Pithing Needle Pithing Needle
+5% Synergy $0.48
Thorn of Amethyst Thorn of Amethyst
+5% Synergy $1.15
Chalice of the Void Chalice of the Void
+5% Synergy $13.17
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+4% Synergy $59.49
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+3% Synergy $4.34
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+3% Synergy $39.43
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+3% Synergy $0.77
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+2% Synergy $39.36
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
-1% Synergy $2.32
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-5% Synergy $0.28
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-8% Synergy $4.65
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-11% Synergy $4.97
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-12% Synergy $8.56
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-17% Synergy $4.56
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-21% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

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

Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+32% Synergy $4.79
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+31% Synergy $2.25
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+28% Synergy $0.41
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+19% Synergy $1.73
Sigarda's Splendor Sigarda's Splendor
+18% Synergy $0.51
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+18% Synergy $0.57
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+16% Synergy $0.77
Griffin Aerie Griffin Aerie
+16% Synergy $0.26
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+15% Synergy $4.81
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+14% Synergy $0.48
Land Tax Land Tax
+12% Synergy $25.63
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+12% Synergy $1.79
Abiding Grace Abiding Grace
+12% Synergy $0.23
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+11% Synergy $0.45
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+10% Synergy $0.66
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+9% Synergy $0.39
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+9% Synergy $4.41
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+8% Synergy $5.86
Ajani's Mantra Ajani's Mantra
+7% Synergy $0.37
Boon Reflection Boon Reflection
+6% Synergy $13.63
Sunbond Sunbond
+6% Synergy $0.49
Righteous Cause Righteous Cause
+6% Synergy $0.62
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+5% Synergy $29.01
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+5% Synergy $0.78
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+5% Synergy $3.04
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+4% Synergy $0.47
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+4% Synergy $0.15
True Conviction True Conviction
+3% Synergy $4.88
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+3% Synergy $1.21
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+3% Synergy $0.20
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+2% Synergy $2.62
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+2% Synergy $3.72
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
0% Synergy $12.52
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
0% Synergy $8.72
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
0% Synergy $4.96
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
0% Synergy $4.62
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-2% Synergy $1.59
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-4% Synergy $2.43
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-6% Synergy $2.34
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-7% Synergy $5.79

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 $8.72
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+8% Synergy $4.98
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+3% Synergy $3.21
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
-3% Synergy $1.80

Utility Lands

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

Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+24% Synergy $0.46
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+13% Synergy $0.26
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+11% Synergy $43.73
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+11% Synergy $13.10
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+10% Synergy $7.03
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+10% Synergy $0.36
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+10% Synergy $0.37
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+8% Synergy $0.22
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+6% Synergy $37.08
High Market High Market
+6% Synergy $1.31
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+6% Synergy $5.34
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+5% Synergy $5.92
War Room War Room
+4% Synergy $9.15
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+4% Synergy $1.67
Blighted Steppe Blighted Steppe
+4% Synergy $0.17
Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+3% Synergy $350.61
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+2% Synergy $0.27
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+2% Synergy $2.21
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+2% Synergy $21.06
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+1% Synergy $0.55
Kor Haven Kor Haven
0% Synergy $15.14
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-1% Synergy $4.84
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-1% Synergy $0.27
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
-1% Synergy $1.00
Ancient Den Ancient Den
-1% Synergy $0.96
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-2% Synergy $22.56
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-2% Synergy $0.89
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-2% Synergy $0.44
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
-3% Synergy $5.39
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-4% Synergy $0.30
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-5% Synergy $5.99
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $3.70
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-8% Synergy $0.31
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-9% Synergy $0.39

Mana Artifacts

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

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+30% Synergy $0.34
Altar of the Pantheon Altar of the Pantheon
+27% Synergy $0.16
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+9% Synergy $37.01
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+5% Synergy $5.06
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+5% Synergy $191.56
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+5% Synergy $421.27
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.01
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+3% Synergy $0.25
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $1.06
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.37
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.31
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.30
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-5% Synergy $0.19
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-6% Synergy $34.62
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $2.55

Lands

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

Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+7% Synergy $41.24
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+5% Synergy $2.50
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+3% Synergy $3.56
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.33
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+2% Synergy $0.37
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+1% Synergy $48.99
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+1% Synergy $0.38
Demolition Field Demolition Field
0% Synergy $0.28
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
0% Synergy $1.15
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.21
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
-1% Synergy $3.60
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-2% Synergy $1.39
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-8% Synergy $0.28

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