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Heliod, Sun-Crowned
Price tag $12.48

Legendary Enchantment Creature — God

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

#523 Current Rank
#588 Last Week
#478 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.

The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+11% Synergy $3.42
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+8% Synergy $1.63
Minwu, White Mage Minwu, White Mage
+5% Synergy $0.28
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+2% Synergy $0.50
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+1% Synergy $0.14

High Synergy Cards

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

Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+55% Synergy $11.73
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+52% Synergy $0.20
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+50% Synergy $2.33
Triskelion Triskelion
+49% Synergy $0.17
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+48% Synergy $3.88
Voice of the Blessed Voice of the Blessed
+45% Synergy $0.64
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+43% Synergy $4.08
Linden, the Steadfast Queen Linden, the Steadfast Queen
+42% Synergy $0.34
Ranger of Eos Ranger of Eos
+42% Synergy $0.70
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+40% Synergy $28.80

Top Cards

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

Cleric Class Cleric Class
+39% Synergy $1.50
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+37% Synergy $2.91
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+35% Synergy $2.85
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+32% Synergy $9.54
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+25% Synergy $7.75
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+20% Synergy $39.48
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+8% Synergy $1.09
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+7% Synergy $1.06
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+1% Synergy $0.83
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-4% Synergy $2.82

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+24% Synergy $28.16
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+24% Synergy $12.35
The One Ring The One Ring
+16% Synergy $63.82
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+13% Synergy $111.35
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+12% Synergy $68.76
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+12% Synergy $98.19
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+10% Synergy $33.46
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+8% Synergy $629.02
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+7% Synergy $357.97
Mishra's Workshop Mishra's Workshop
+4% Synergy $2899.99

Creatures

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

Ajani's Pridemate Ajani's Pridemate
+38% Synergy $0.13
Sunscorch Regent Sunscorch Regent
+35% Synergy $0.52
Dusk Legion Duelist Dusk Legion Duelist
+34% Synergy $0.79
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+30% Synergy $2.99
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+30% Synergy $1.75
Speaker of the Heavens Speaker of the Heavens
+30% Synergy $0.60
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+28% Synergy $24.87
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+28% Synergy $1.75
Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+28% Synergy $0.28
Auriok Champion Auriok Champion
+28% Synergy $7.10
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+26% Synergy $1.61
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+26% Synergy $2.45
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+24% Synergy $50.70
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+23% Synergy $5.88
Lunarch Veteran Luminous Phantom Lunarch Veteran
+23% Synergy $0.14
Impassioned Orator Impassioned Orator
+23% Synergy $0.49
Envoy of the Ancestors Envoy of the Ancestors
+22% Synergy $0.27
Scrapyard Recombiner Scrapyard Recombiner
+22% Synergy $0.46
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+21% Synergy $1.18
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+21% Synergy $4.10
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+20% Synergy $7.13
Abzan Battle Priest Abzan Battle Priest
+20% Synergy $0.44
Essence Channeler Essence Channeler
+20% Synergy $0.64
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+18% Synergy $0.56
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+18% Synergy $0.50
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+18% Synergy $0.14
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+17% Synergy $0.55
Angel of Vitality Angel of Vitality
+17% Synergy $0.35
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+17% Synergy $0.50
Crested Sunmare Crested Sunmare
+17% Synergy $6.36
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+16% Synergy $1.10
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+16% Synergy $2.53
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+16% Synergy $5.51
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+15% Synergy $0.39
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+15% Synergy $0.15
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+14% Synergy $3.30
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+14% Synergy $1.70
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+13% Synergy $1.66
Solitude Solitude
+13% Synergy $17.93
Hushbringer Hushbringer
+13% Synergy $0.60
Angel of Destiny Angel of Destiny
+11% Synergy $7.37
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+10% Synergy $0.29
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+10% Synergy $8.93
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+8% Synergy $5.29
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+7% Synergy $0.31
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+6% Synergy $15.63
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+4% Synergy $3.60
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+2% Synergy $2.20
Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
+1% Synergy $3.88
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
-2% Synergy $0.16

Instants

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

Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+34% Synergy $1.59
Silence Silence
+25% Synergy $6.65
Calamity's Wake Calamity's Wake
+14% Synergy $0.11
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+11% Synergy $6.38
Reprieve Reprieve
+10% Synergy $0.66
March of Otherworldly Light March of Otherworldly Light
+10% Synergy $0.82
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+9% Synergy $4.47
Revitalize Revitalize
+9% Synergy $0.04
Soul Partition Soul Partition
+9% Synergy $0.37
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+8% Synergy $0.47
Riot Control Riot Control
+6% Synergy $0.34
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+6% Synergy $8.27
Abeyance Abeyance
+5% Synergy $9.50
Argivian Find Argivian Find
+5% Synergy $0.59
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+4% Synergy $47.07
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+4% Synergy $0.39
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+4% Synergy $0.22
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+3% Synergy $8.13
Disenchant Disenchant
+2% Synergy $0.15
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+2% Synergy $15.79
Invoke the Divine Invoke the Divine
+2% Synergy $0.12
Fateful Absence Fateful Absence
+2% Synergy $0.35
Get Lost Get Lost
+1% Synergy $3.88
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+1% Synergy $4.44
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
0% Synergy $0.38
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
0% Synergy $6.28
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-1% Synergy $3.77
Return to Dust Return to Dust
-1% Synergy $0.10
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-2% Synergy $4.21
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-2% Synergy $1.02
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-2% Synergy $1.33
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
-2% Synergy $3.45
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-3% Synergy $11.18
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-5% Synergy $13.99
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-6% Synergy $0.48

Sorceries

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

Fumigate Fumigate
+23% Synergy $0.33
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+10% Synergy $2.16
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+6% Synergy $8.15
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+6% Synergy $1.50
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+6% Synergy $0.45
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+5% Synergy $5.01
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+4% Synergy $2.45
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+4% Synergy $13.45
Farewell Farewell
+2% Synergy $4.27
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+1% Synergy $0.67
Raise the Past Raise the Past
+1% Synergy $0.76
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+1% Synergy $0.14
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-1% Synergy $1.36
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
-1% Synergy $0.75
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
-1% Synergy $0.96
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
-1% Synergy $0.69
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-2% Synergy $0.44
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
-2% Synergy $0.78
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-2% Synergy $0.44
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-3% Synergy $0.33
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-5% Synergy $0.26
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-5% Synergy $0.23
Austere Command Austere Command
-6% Synergy $0.46

Utility Artifacts

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

Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+35% Synergy $15.40
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+32% Synergy $2.35
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+23% Synergy $1.72
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+18% Synergy $2.60
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+13% Synergy $37.01
The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
+12% Synergy $4.79
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+12% Synergy $17.09
Fountain of Renewal Fountain of Renewal
+11% Synergy $0.53
Angel's Feather Angel's Feather
+10% Synergy $0.38
Trinisphere Trinisphere
+10% Synergy $24.92
Weathered Runestone Weathered Runestone
+10% Synergy $0.18
Portable Hole Portable Hole
+9% Synergy $0.69
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+9% Synergy $0.77
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+8% Synergy $5.57
Staff of the Sun Magus Staff of the Sun Magus
+8% Synergy $0.09
Pithing Needle Pithing Needle
+8% Synergy $0.44
Chalice of the Void Chalice of the Void
+8% Synergy $20.46
Thorn of Amethyst Thorn of Amethyst
+7% Synergy $1.33
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+5% Synergy $37.88
Torpor Orb Torpor Orb
+5% Synergy $3.13
Pyre of Heroes Pyre of Heroes
+5% Synergy $0.61
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+4% Synergy $27.30
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+3% Synergy $0.87
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+3% Synergy $28.90
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+2% Synergy $3.54
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+2% Synergy $0.53
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
-2% Synergy $1.65
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-6% Synergy $0.22
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-7% Synergy $4.34
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-12% Synergy $7.92
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-12% Synergy $5.02
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-19% Synergy $4.25
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-23% Synergy $1.38

Enchantments

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

Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+30% Synergy $2.38
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+27% Synergy $0.31
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+22% Synergy $1.74
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+22% Synergy $0.51
Sigarda's Splendor Sigarda's Splendor
+19% Synergy $0.35
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+19% Synergy $0.53
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+18% Synergy $0.34
Griffin Aerie Griffin Aerie
+16% Synergy $0.08
Land Tax Land Tax
+14% Synergy $18.50
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+13% Synergy $2.61
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+13% Synergy $0.39
Abiding Grace Abiding Grace
+12% Synergy $0.16
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+11% Synergy $1.15
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+10% Synergy $3.51
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+9% Synergy $0.35
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+9% Synergy $0.31
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+7% Synergy $0.39
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+6% Synergy $0.48
Boon Reflection Boon Reflection
+6% Synergy $9.75
Ajani's Mantra Ajani's Mantra
+6% Synergy $0.30
Righteous Cause Righteous Cause
+6% Synergy $0.62
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+5% Synergy $4.14
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+5% Synergy $26.01
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+5% Synergy $3.20
Sunbond Sunbond
+5% Synergy $0.49
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+4% Synergy $0.03
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+3% Synergy $0.34
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+3% Synergy $0.08
True Conviction True Conviction
+2% Synergy $3.95
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+2% Synergy $1.79
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+1% Synergy $1.51
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
0% Synergy $10.33
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
0% Synergy $2.55
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-1% Synergy $2.20
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
-1% Synergy $3.76
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-4% Synergy $1.70
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-5% Synergy $1.46
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-8% Synergy $3.93
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-9% Synergy $1.87

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 $4.78
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+10% Synergy $5.72
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+3% Synergy $4.71
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
-5% Synergy $1.01

Utility Lands

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

Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+22% Synergy $0.33
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+15% Synergy $9.44
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+14% Synergy $35.16
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+12% Synergy $1.06
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+11% Synergy $0.19
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+10% Synergy $6.01
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+9% Synergy $40.60
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+9% Synergy $0.42
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+8% Synergy $4.09
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+8% Synergy $2.13
High Market High Market
+7% Synergy $5.42
Winding Canyons Winding Canyons
+6% Synergy $21.27
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+5% Synergy $0.28
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+5% Synergy $345.06
Blighted Steppe Blighted Steppe
+4% Synergy $0.22
Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+4% Synergy $351.16
War Room War Room
+3% Synergy $2.69
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+3% Synergy $2.65
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+3% Synergy $0.16
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+2% Synergy $1.47
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+2% Synergy $0.63
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+2% Synergy $0.16
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+2% Synergy $30.86
Ancient Den Ancient Den
0% Synergy $2.72
Kor Haven Kor Haven
0% Synergy $11.42
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-2% Synergy $0.10
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-2% Synergy $0.37
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
-2% Synergy $1.26
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-3% Synergy $16.31
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-3% Synergy $0.58
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-5% Synergy $0.13
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-6% Synergy $2.52
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $1.98
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-9% Synergy $0.37
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-9% Synergy $0.14

Mana Artifacts

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

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+30% Synergy $0.25
Altar of the Pantheon Altar of the Pantheon
+28% Synergy $0.09
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+12% Synergy $22.27
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+8% Synergy $151.40
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+8% Synergy $59.88
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+8% Synergy $31.19
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+5% Synergy $4.26
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.20
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+4% Synergy $0.57
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $0.95
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.41
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.20
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-5% Synergy $15.17
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-5% Synergy $3.58
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-6% Synergy $0.16
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $1.25
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-8% Synergy $0.24

Lands

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

Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+10% Synergy $53.67
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+4% Synergy $33.03
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+4% Synergy $2.35
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+3% Synergy $24.69
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+2% Synergy $21.97
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+2% Synergy $23.37
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+2% Synergy $9.12
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+2% Synergy $12.27
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.61
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
0% Synergy $3.31
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-11% Synergy $0.16

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