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Heliod, Sun-Crowned
Price tag $22.29

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

#572 Current Rank
#560 Last Week
#524 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
+10% Synergy $1.49
Continue? Continue?
0% Synergy $3.87
Erode Erode
-1% Synergy $5.87
Emeritus of Truce Emeritus of Truce
-1% Synergy $3.50
Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
-1% Synergy $0.34

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 $0.39
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+53% Synergy $2.97
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+52% Synergy $10.65
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+51% Synergy $6.01
Voice of the Blessed Voice of the Blessed
+48% Synergy $1.79
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+45% Synergy $3.46
Triskelion Triskelion
+44% Synergy $0.41
Linden, the Steadfast Queen Linden, the Steadfast Queen
+42% Synergy $0.39
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+41% Synergy $2.26
Ajani's Pridemate Ajani's Pridemate
+40% Synergy $0.25

Top Cards

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

Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+40% Synergy $33.14
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+36% Synergy $6.36
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+35% Synergy $23.94
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+34% Synergy $1.44
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+28% Synergy $16.38
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+19% Synergy $55.72
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+7% Synergy $0.97
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+6% Synergy $0.91
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+2% Synergy $1.43
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-2% Synergy $4.41

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+20% Synergy $36.19
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+18% Synergy $12.81
The One Ring The One Ring
+12% Synergy $99.03
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+11% Synergy $57.27
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+10% Synergy $122.46
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+8% Synergy $110.91
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+8% Synergy $157.73
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+6% Synergy $55.57
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+6% Synergy $1066.67
Farewell Farewell
+5% Synergy $6.50

Creatures

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

Sunscorch Regent Sunscorch Regent
+37% Synergy $0.43
Ranger of Eos Ranger of Eos
+37% Synergy $0.97
Dusk Legion Duelist Dusk Legion Duelist
+34% Synergy $2.32
Speaker of the Heavens Speaker of the Heavens
+31% Synergy $0.79
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+31% Synergy $3.15
Auriok Champion Auriok Champion
+31% Synergy $9.99
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+28% Synergy $8.31
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+27% Synergy $61.68
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+27% Synergy $3.15
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+27% Synergy $6.34
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+25% Synergy $33.03
Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+24% Synergy $0.41
Lunarch Veteran Luminous Phantom Lunarch Veteran
+23% Synergy $0.31
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+21% Synergy $14.05
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+21% Synergy $5.09
Impassioned Orator Impassioned Orator
+21% Synergy $0.28
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+21% Synergy $3.98
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+20% Synergy $0.91
Angel of Vitality Angel of Vitality
+19% Synergy $0.27
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+19% Synergy $1.30
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+18% Synergy $0.47
Envoy of the Ancestors Envoy of the Ancestors
+18% Synergy $0.28
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+17% Synergy $7.30
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+17% Synergy $2.26
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+17% Synergy $1.30
Essence Channeler Essence Channeler
+17% Synergy $0.72
Scrapyard Recombiner Scrapyard Recombiner
+17% Synergy $0.85
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+16% Synergy $9.62
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+16% Synergy $1.85
Abzan Battle Priest Abzan Battle Priest
+16% Synergy $0.50
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+16% Synergy $1.20
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+15% Synergy $0.15
Crested Sunmare Crested Sunmare
+15% Synergy $10.26
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+14% Synergy $1.89
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+13% Synergy $0.58
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+13% Synergy $0.58
Hinterland Sanctifier Hinterland Sanctifier
+12% Synergy $0.32
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+12% Synergy $5.46
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+11% Synergy $0.32
Angel of Destiny Angel of Destiny
+11% Synergy $8.73
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+11% Synergy $0.43
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+10% Synergy $4.49
Starfield Shepherd Starfield Shepherd
+10% Synergy $0.31
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+10% Synergy $18.67
Solitude Solitude
+10% Synergy $36.55
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+7% Synergy $9.31
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+3% Synergy $7.40
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+3% Synergy $2.76
Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
+2% Synergy $5.17
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
0% Synergy $0.28

Instants

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

Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+34% Synergy $2.85
Silence Silence
+20% Synergy $8.81
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+10% Synergy $7.31
Calamity's Wake Calamity's Wake
+10% Synergy $0.15
Revitalize Revitalize
+9% Synergy $0.28
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+8% Synergy $5.36
Reprieve Reprieve
+7% Synergy $1.16
Riot Control Riot Control
+7% Synergy $0.24
March of Otherworldly Light March of Otherworldly Light
+7% Synergy $0.74
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+6% Synergy $0.58
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+6% Synergy $14.34
Soul Partition Soul Partition
+6% Synergy $0.52
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+4% Synergy $1.12
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.25
Invoke the Divine Invoke the Divine
+3% Synergy $0.22
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+1% Synergy $0.26
Get Lost Get Lost
+1% Synergy $4.36
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+1% Synergy $13.26
Disenchant Disenchant
0% Synergy $0.08
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
0% Synergy $23.34
Final Showdown Final Showdown
0% Synergy $4.76
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.33
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-1% Synergy $3.18
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-1% Synergy $7.14
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-1% Synergy $1.29
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-2% Synergy $18.26
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
-2% Synergy $2.33
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-3% Synergy $21.17
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-3% Synergy $6.81
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.55
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-4% Synergy $1.93
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-5% Synergy $0.49
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-5% Synergy $7.24

Sorceries

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

Fumigate Fumigate
+25% Synergy $0.33
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+12% Synergy $3.29
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+7% Synergy $11.31
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+6% Synergy $0.74
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+5% Synergy $3.49
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+5% Synergy $9.48
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+4% Synergy $7.19
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+4% Synergy $5.58
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+2% Synergy $0.57
Raise the Past Raise the Past
+2% Synergy $0.40
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+2% Synergy $0.27
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
0% Synergy $0.32
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
0% Synergy $1.05
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
0% Synergy $1.26
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-1% Synergy $2.68
Austere Command Austere Command
-2% Synergy $0.59
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-2% Synergy $0.33
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
-2% Synergy $0.65
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-4% Synergy $0.55
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-6% Synergy $0.30
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-7% Synergy $0.36

Utility Artifacts

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

Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+33% Synergy $5.26
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+23% Synergy $2.91
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+15% Synergy $6.62
The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
+13% Synergy $8.21
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+13% Synergy $3.60
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+12% Synergy $11.24
Angel's Feather Angel's Feather
+11% Synergy $0.61
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+11% Synergy $35.79
Fountain of Renewal Fountain of Renewal
+11% Synergy $0.47
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+8% Synergy $1.04
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+7% Synergy $6.66
Staff of the Sun Magus Staff of the Sun Magus
+7% Synergy $0.15
Trinisphere Trinisphere
+7% Synergy $25.08
Weathered Runestone Weathered Runestone
+7% Synergy $0.32
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+6% Synergy $0.63
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+5% Synergy $1.87
Portable Hole Portable Hole
+5% Synergy $0.35
Pithing Needle Pithing Needle
+5% Synergy $0.46
Chalice of the Void Chalice of the Void
+5% Synergy $13.33
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+4% Synergy $69.05
Thorn of Amethyst Thorn of Amethyst
+4% Synergy $1.22
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+3% Synergy $5.37
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+3% Synergy $44.91
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+2% Synergy $36.02
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+2% Synergy $0.49
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
-1% Synergy $1.95
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-4% Synergy $0.32
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-8% Synergy $1.43
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-11% Synergy $5.59
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-12% Synergy $7.29
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-17% Synergy $3.56
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 $4.77
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+31% Synergy $2.07
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+27% Synergy $0.49
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+18% Synergy $1.90
Sigarda's Splendor Sigarda's Splendor
+18% Synergy $0.47
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+18% Synergy $0.66
Griffin Aerie Griffin Aerie
+16% Synergy $0.30
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+15% Synergy $5.61
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+15% Synergy $0.82
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+14% Synergy $0.45
Land Tax Land Tax
+12% Synergy $15.72
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+12% Synergy $2.62
Abiding Grace Abiding Grace
+12% Synergy $0.29
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+11% Synergy $0.42
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+10% Synergy $0.60
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+9% Synergy $0.35
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+9% Synergy $6.22
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+8% Synergy $3.52
Boon Reflection Boon Reflection
+6% Synergy $15.01
Ajani's Mantra Ajani's Mantra
+6% Synergy $0.40
Sunbond Sunbond
+6% Synergy $0.45
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+5% Synergy $0.68
Righteous Cause Righteous Cause
+5% Synergy $0.62
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+4% Synergy $29.82
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+4% Synergy $0.44
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+4% Synergy $0.15
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+4% Synergy $2.52
True Conviction True Conviction
+3% Synergy $4.98
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+3% Synergy $0.55
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+3% Synergy $0.16
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+2% Synergy $0.56
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+2% Synergy $3.13
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
0% Synergy $14.43
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
0% Synergy $8.79
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
0% Synergy $0.93
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
-1% Synergy $2.38
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-2% Synergy $1.34
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-4% Synergy $0.75
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-7% Synergy $8.38
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-7% Synergy $2.57

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 $10.06
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+8% Synergy $5.71
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+3% Synergy $3.78
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
-3% Synergy $1.66

Utility Lands

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

Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+24% Synergy $0.48
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+12% Synergy $0.27
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+11% Synergy $51.56
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+11% Synergy $12.99
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+10% Synergy $10.00
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+10% Synergy $0.36
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+10% Synergy $0.33
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+9% Synergy $0.22
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+6% Synergy $39.52
High Market High Market
+6% Synergy $0.49
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+6% Synergy $4.60
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+5% Synergy $5.47
War Room War Room
+4% Synergy $2.31
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+4% Synergy $1.55
Blighted Steppe Blighted Steppe
+4% Synergy $0.14
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+2% Synergy $0.31
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+2% Synergy $1.85
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+2% Synergy $22.89
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+1% Synergy $0.35
Kor Haven Kor Haven
0% Synergy $17.69
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-1% Synergy $8.20
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-1% Synergy $0.33
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
-1% Synergy $0.36
Ancient Den Ancient Den
-1% Synergy $0.87
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-2% Synergy $6.11
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-2% Synergy $0.66
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-2% Synergy $0.40
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
-3% Synergy $5.70
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-4% Synergy $1.11
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-5% Synergy $6.34
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $2.54
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-8% Synergy $0.26
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 $0.37
Altar of the Pantheon Altar of the Pantheon
+27% Synergy $0.29
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+9% Synergy $38.55
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+5% Synergy $5.58
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+5% Synergy $214.76
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+5% Synergy $436.16
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.17
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+3% Synergy $0.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $0.65
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.39
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.34
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.35
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-5% Synergy $0.26
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $2.90
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-6% Synergy $36.86

Lands

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

Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+7% Synergy $45.17
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+5% Synergy $3.49
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+3% Synergy $2.76
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.25
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+2% Synergy $0.32
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+1% Synergy $0.40
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
0% Synergy $48.67
Demolition Field Demolition Field
0% Synergy $0.28
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
0% Synergy $1.26
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.15
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
-1% Synergy $3.48
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.55
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-7% Synergy $0.27

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