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Heliod, Sun-Crowned
Price tag $22.85

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

#611 Current Rank
#664 Last Week
#541 Past 2 Years

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.

Doctor Strange, Surgeon Doctor Strange, Surgeon
+3% Synergy
Erode Erode
+0% Synergy $5.37
The Mind Stone The Mind Stone
0% Synergy $91.71
Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
-1% Synergy $0.29
Emeritus of Truce Emeritus of Truce
-1% Synergy $2.14

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 $0.37
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+52% Synergy $3.99
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+51% Synergy $11.87
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+51% Synergy $6.30
Voice of the Blessed Voice of the Blessed
+48% Synergy $2.44
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+45% Synergy $4.03
Triskelion Triskelion
+43% Synergy $0.64
Linden, the Steadfast Queen Linden, the Steadfast Queen
+42% Synergy $0.37
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+41% Synergy $2.39
Ajani's Pridemate Ajani's Pridemate
+40% Synergy $0.33

Top Cards

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

Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+39% Synergy $31.35
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+36% Synergy $5.77
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+35% Synergy $24.31
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+34% Synergy $0.29
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+27% Synergy $17.59
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+18% Synergy $59.32
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+7% Synergy $1.32
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+6% Synergy $1.22
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+2% Synergy $1.45
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-2% Synergy $4.46

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+19% Synergy $37.03
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+18% Synergy $14.61
The One Ring The One Ring
+11% Synergy $108.02
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+11% Synergy $58.09
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+9% Synergy $129.20
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+8% Synergy $167.83
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+7% Synergy $109.80
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+6% Synergy $53.21
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+6% Synergy $1122.75
Farewell Farewell
+5% Synergy $6.17

Creatures

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

Sunscorch Regent Sunscorch Regent
+37% Synergy $0.76
Ranger of Eos Ranger of Eos
+36% Synergy $1.19
Dusk Legion Duelist Dusk Legion Duelist
+33% Synergy $2.65
Auriok Champion Auriok Champion
+31% Synergy $8.86
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+30% Synergy $3.64
Speaker of the Heavens Speaker of the Heavens
+30% Synergy $0.66
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+29% Synergy $8.04
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+27% Synergy $2.57
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+27% Synergy $64.01
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+26% Synergy $6.82
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+25% Synergy $36.46
Lunarch Veteran Luminous Phantom Lunarch Veteran
+23% Synergy $0.27
Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+23% Synergy $0.37
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+21% Synergy $13.69
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+21% Synergy $4.94
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+20% Synergy $4.65
Impassioned Orator Impassioned Orator
+20% Synergy $0.29
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+19% Synergy $1.78
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+19% Synergy $1.05
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+18% Synergy $0.33
Angel of Vitality Angel of Vitality
+18% Synergy $0.30
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+18% Synergy $2.81
Envoy of the Ancestors Envoy of the Ancestors
+17% Synergy $0.31
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+17% Synergy $8.17
Essence Channeler Essence Channeler
+17% Synergy $0.95
Scrapyard Recombiner Scrapyard Recombiner
+16% Synergy $0.74
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+16% Synergy $1.98
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+16% Synergy $1.67
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+16% Synergy $1.50
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+16% Synergy $10.94
Abzan Battle Priest Abzan Battle Priest
+15% Synergy $0.44
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+14% Synergy $0.16
Crested Sunmare Crested Sunmare
+14% Synergy $9.14
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+13% Synergy $2.17
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+13% Synergy $0.58
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+12% Synergy $0.63
Hinterland Sanctifier Hinterland Sanctifier
+12% Synergy $0.38
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+11% Synergy $5.47
Angel of Destiny Angel of Destiny
+11% Synergy $9.20
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+10% Synergy $0.43
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+10% Synergy $0.32
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+9% Synergy $18.57
Solitude Solitude
+9% Synergy $36.18
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+9% Synergy $5.51
Starfield Shepherd Starfield Shepherd
+9% Synergy $0.34
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+3% Synergy $3.11
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+2% Synergy $4.55
Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
+2% Synergy $5.07
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+0% Synergy $0.40
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
-1% Synergy $3.23

Instants

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

Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+34% Synergy $3.12
Silence Silence
+20% Synergy $10.00
Calamity's Wake Calamity's Wake
+9% Synergy $0.12
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+9% Synergy $5.10
Revitalize Revitalize
+9% Synergy $0.14
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+7% Synergy $6.58
Riot Control Riot Control
+7% Synergy $0.38
Reprieve Reprieve
+6% Synergy $1.33
March of Otherworldly Light March of Otherworldly Light
+6% Synergy $0.83
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+6% Synergy $14.74
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+5% Synergy $0.64
Soul Partition Soul Partition
+5% Synergy $0.48
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+3% Synergy $1.07
Invoke the Divine Invoke the Divine
+3% Synergy $0.23
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+2% Synergy $0.31
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+1% Synergy $12.85
Get Lost Get Lost
+1% Synergy $4.27
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+0% Synergy $0.32
Disenchant Disenchant
+0% Synergy $0.11
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+0% Synergy $25.62
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
0% Synergy $1.14
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
0% Synergy $0.30
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
0% Synergy $4.08
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-1% Synergy $7.79
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
-1% Synergy $2.14
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-2% Synergy $15.93
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-2% Synergy $1.79
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-2% Synergy $7.35
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-2% Synergy $22.25
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-4% Synergy $2.69
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-4% Synergy $5.58
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-4% Synergy $0.46

Sorceries

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

Fumigate Fumigate
+24% Synergy $0.30
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+12% Synergy $3.91
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+6% Synergy $11.82
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+5% Synergy $0.92
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+4% Synergy $9.93
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+4% Synergy $4.19
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+4% Synergy $4.62
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+3% Synergy $6.00
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+1% Synergy $0.69
Raise the Past Raise the Past
+1% Synergy $0.44
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+0% Synergy $0.28
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
0% Synergy $1.33
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
0% Synergy $1.12
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
0% Synergy $5.02
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
-1% Synergy $0.28
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-2% Synergy $0.32
Austere Command Austere Command
-2% Synergy $0.42
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-3% Synergy $0.60
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-5% Synergy $0.33
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-6% Synergy $0.82

Utility Artifacts

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

Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+32% Synergy $5.22
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+23% Synergy $2.84
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+15% Synergy $7.69
The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
+13% Synergy $8.82
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+12% Synergy $3.47
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+11% Synergy $10.84
Angel's Feather Angel's Feather
+11% Synergy $0.57
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+10% Synergy $38.18
Fountain of Renewal Fountain of Renewal
+10% Synergy $0.70
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+8% Synergy $4.69
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+7% Synergy $6.27
Staff of the Sun Magus Staff of the Sun Magus
+7% Synergy $0.13
Weathered Runestone Weathered Runestone
+6% Synergy $0.30
Trinisphere Trinisphere
+6% Synergy $27.90
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+5% Synergy $0.65
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+4% Synergy $1.46
Pithing Needle Pithing Needle
+4% Synergy $0.48
Portable Hole Portable Hole
+4% Synergy $0.31
Thorn of Amethyst Thorn of Amethyst
+4% Synergy $1.22
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+3% Synergy $70.05
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+3% Synergy $5.50
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+3% Synergy $47.41
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+2% Synergy $0.47
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+1% Synergy $30.98
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
-1% Synergy $2.62
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-4% Synergy $0.30
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-8% Synergy $1.26
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-10% Synergy $6.25
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-11% Synergy $5.78
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-16% Synergy $4.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-20% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

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

Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+31% Synergy $6.60
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+30% Synergy $2.25
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+27% Synergy $0.51
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+18% Synergy $2.27
Sigarda's Splendor Sigarda's Splendor
+18% Synergy $0.54
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+17% Synergy $0.65
Griffin Aerie Griffin Aerie
+15% Synergy $0.29
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+15% Synergy $5.61
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+14% Synergy $1.04
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+13% Synergy $0.50
Abiding Grace Abiding Grace
+11% Synergy $0.35
Land Tax Land Tax
+11% Synergy $13.49
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+11% Synergy $1.96
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+11% Synergy $0.47
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+10% Synergy $0.82
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+8% Synergy $0.39
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+8% Synergy $7.19
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+7% Synergy $4.72
Ajani's Mantra Ajani's Mantra
+6% Synergy $0.38
Boon Reflection Boon Reflection
+6% Synergy $12.68
Sunbond Sunbond
+5% Synergy $0.45
Righteous Cause Righteous Cause
+5% Synergy $0.62
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+4% Synergy $28.00
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+4% Synergy $3.81
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+4% Synergy $0.81
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+3% Synergy $0.14
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+3% Synergy $0.42
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+3% Synergy $0.64
True Conviction True Conviction
+3% Synergy $5.04
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+2% Synergy $0.24
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+1% Synergy $0.59
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+1% Synergy $3.54
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+0% Synergy $12.14
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
0% Synergy $9.15
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
0% Synergy $1.19
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
0% Synergy $6.38
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-2% Synergy $1.29
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-4% Synergy $0.60
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-6% Synergy $2.93
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-7% Synergy $8.10

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 $10.32
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+7% Synergy $5.08
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+2% Synergy $4.40
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
-2% Synergy $1.82

Utility Lands

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

Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+24% Synergy $0.78
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+12% Synergy $0.31
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+10% Synergy $51.37
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+10% Synergy $13.15
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+10% Synergy $0.33
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+9% Synergy $12.90
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+9% Synergy $0.38
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+8% Synergy $0.30
High Market High Market
+5% Synergy $0.39
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+5% Synergy $40.73
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+5% Synergy $4.51
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+4% Synergy $5.99
Blighted Steppe Blighted Steppe
+3% Synergy $0.12
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $1.53
War Room War Room
+3% Synergy $2.52
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+2% Synergy $0.34
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+2% Synergy $2.03
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+1% Synergy $21.70
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+0% Synergy $0.38
Kor Haven Kor Haven
0% Synergy $18.86
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
0% Synergy $0.32
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
0% Synergy $0.26
Ancient Den Ancient Den
0% Synergy $0.94
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-1% Synergy $4.72
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-1% Synergy $7.37
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-1% Synergy $0.80
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-2% Synergy $0.40
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.33
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-4% Synergy $6.18
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $2.94
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-7% Synergy $0.30
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-8% Synergy $0.38

Mana Artifacts

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

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+30% Synergy $0.38
Altar of the Pantheon Altar of the Pantheon
+26% Synergy $0.29
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+8% Synergy $37.63
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+5% Synergy $5.73
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+4% Synergy $468.63
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+4% Synergy $240.66
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.13
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+3% Synergy $0.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+0% Synergy $2.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $1.10
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.33
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.21
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-4% Synergy $0.34
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-6% Synergy $35.66
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $2.51

Lands

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

Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+6% Synergy $52.29
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+4% Synergy $4.19
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+3% Synergy $3.11
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+2% Synergy $0.31
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+1% Synergy $0.36
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+0% Synergy $0.35
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+0% Synergy $0.54
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
0% Synergy $1.33
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
0% Synergy $49.31
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
0% Synergy $4.00
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.08
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-2% Synergy $1.79
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-7% Synergy $0.33

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