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Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
Price tag $2.99

Legendary Enchantment CreatureGod

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Azorius

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

#499 Current Rank
#467 Last Week
#427 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Heliod, the Radiant Dawn.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Heliod, the Radiant Dawn decks.

Mathemagics Mathemagics
+7% Synergy $4.84
Here Comes a New Hero! Here Comes a New Hero!
+4% Synergy $0.44
Dirgur Focusmage Dirgur Focusmage
+2% Synergy $1.03
Krang, the All-Powerful Krang, the All-Powerful
+2% Synergy $0.47
Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
+2% Synergy $0.35

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Heliod, the Radiant Dawn's abilities and overall game plan.

Prosperity Prosperity
+71% Synergy $7.52
Vision Skeins Vision Skeins
+66% Synergy $0.62
Windfall Windfall
+65% Synergy $4.79
Day's Undoing Day's Undoing
+62% Synergy $1.77
Even the Score Even the Score
+54% Synergy $0.44
Words of Wisdom Words of Wisdom
+50% Synergy $0.69
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+48% Synergy $0.36
Fascination Fascination
+47% Synergy $0.33
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+47% Synergy $1.86
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+46% Synergy $5.41

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Heliod, the Radiant Dawn decks.

Howling Mine Howling Mine
+44% Synergy $5.20
Temple Bell Temple Bell
+40% Synergy $5.45
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+37% Synergy $11.15
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
+37% Synergy $0.30
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+34% Synergy $1.43
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+34% Synergy $5.88
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+32% Synergy $0.45
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+26% Synergy $5.25
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-8% Synergy $1.01
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-11% Synergy $0.99

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+32% Synergy $57.11
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+16% Synergy $56.33
The One Ring The One Ring
+15% Synergy $98.98
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+14% Synergy $41.42
Force of Will Force of Will
+14% Synergy $69.18
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+14% Synergy $122.46
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+12% Synergy $108.93
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+11% Synergy $67.17
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+9% Synergy $37.16
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+8% Synergy $17.03

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Heliod, the Radiant Dawn's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Jace's Archivist Jace's Archivist
+32% Synergy $8.64
Lore Broker Lore Broker
+31% Synergy $0.48
Kami of the Crescent Moon Kami of the Crescent Moon
+27% Synergy $7.66
Spellskite Spellskite
+27% Synergy $7.97
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
+27% Synergy $10.35
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+25% Synergy $1.89
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+24% Synergy $3.69
Zenith Chronicler Zenith Chronicler
+22% Synergy $0.47
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+20% Synergy $0.80
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+18% Synergy $5.92
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+17% Synergy $1.79
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
+17% Synergy $45.27
The Council of Four The Council of Four
+14% Synergy $1.66
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+14% Synergy $43.80
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
+14% Synergy $0.40
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+13% Synergy $0.27
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
+13% Synergy $23.03
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+12% Synergy $32.19
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+12% Synergy $33.27
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
+12% Synergy $35.92
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+11% Synergy $0.68
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+11% Synergy $10.64
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+11% Synergy $4.31
Ulamog, the Defiler Ulamog, the Defiler
+11% Synergy $15.53
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+10% Synergy $57.22
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+10% Synergy $0.61
Emrakul, the Promised End Emrakul, the Promised End
+10% Synergy $15.75
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+9% Synergy $2.89
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+9% Synergy $42.37
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+9% Synergy $0.86
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+9% Synergy $13.50
Dakra Mystic Dakra Mystic
+9% Synergy $0.20
Void Winnower Void Winnower
+9% Synergy $23.42
Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus
+8% Synergy $37.18
Artisan of Kozilek Artisan of Kozilek
+8% Synergy $0.53
Kozilek, the Great Distortion Kozilek, the Great Distortion
+8% Synergy $5.36
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+7% Synergy $8.45
Walking Archive Walking Archive
+7% Synergy $2.65
Platinum Angel Platinum Angel
+6% Synergy $8.23
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+5% Synergy $0.33
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+5% Synergy $16.28
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+5% Synergy $9.48
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+4% Synergy $24.05
Absolute Virtue Absolute Virtue
+4% Synergy $3.06
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+3% Synergy $12.97
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+3% Synergy $4.40
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
+2% Synergy $0.44
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-3% Synergy $0.27
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
-3% Synergy $0.84
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-3% Synergy $16.59

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Heliod, the Radiant Dawn safe.

Unwind Unwind
+32% Synergy $1.13
Emergency Powers Emergency Powers
+30% Synergy $0.67
Rewind Rewind
+27% Synergy $0.47
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+27% Synergy $2.16
Oblation Oblation
+25% Synergy $0.55
Wheel and Deal Wheel and Deal
+22% Synergy $14.53
Silence Silence
+18% Synergy $8.81
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+18% Synergy $0.37
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+15% Synergy $47.88
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+15% Synergy $1.51
Stroke of Genius Stroke of Genius
+15% Synergy $1.22
Intellectual Offering Intellectual Offering
+15% Synergy $0.33
Snap Snap
+14% Synergy $3.64
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+13% Synergy $5.64
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+13% Synergy $2.81
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+13% Synergy $9.22
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+13% Synergy $15.30
Capsize Capsize
+13% Synergy $0.96
Paradoxical Outcome Paradoxical Outcome
+13% Synergy $0.59
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+12% Synergy $18.29
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+11% Synergy $4.17
Swan Song Swan Song
+10% Synergy $7.19
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+10% Synergy $10.10
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+8% Synergy $2.05
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+8% Synergy $0.39
Commandeer Commandeer
+8% Synergy $2.54
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+7% Synergy $7.31
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+7% Synergy $3.92
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+7% Synergy $1.68
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+7% Synergy $14.41
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+7% Synergy $1.81
Spell Burst Spell Burst
+7% Synergy $0.30
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+6% Synergy $0.27
Intuition Intuition
+6% Synergy $303.84
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+5% Synergy $6.33
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+5% Synergy $0.35
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+5% Synergy $0.35
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+4% Synergy $0.27
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+3% Synergy $0.80
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+2% Synergy $0.53
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+1% Synergy $52.08
Permission Denied Permission Denied
+1% Synergy $10.51
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-1% Synergy $55.57
Aetherize Aetherize
-4% Synergy $0.41
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-5% Synergy $1.47
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-5% Synergy $0.33
Negate Negate
-6% Synergy $0.20
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-12% Synergy $3.13
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-12% Synergy $1.37
Counterspell Counterspell
-22% Synergy $2.48

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Heliod, the Radiant Dawn's game plan and control the board.

Skyscribing Skyscribing
+40% Synergy $0.53
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+37% Synergy $14.97
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+34% Synergy $0.33
Game Plan Game Plan
+31% Synergy $0.79
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+28% Synergy $1.79
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+27% Synergy $0.32
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+24% Synergy $1.82
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+20% Synergy $33.89
Time Reversal Time Reversal
+20% Synergy $2.30
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+18% Synergy $0.30
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+16% Synergy $0.27
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+15% Synergy $3.49
Timetwister Timetwister
+15% Synergy
Minds Aglow Minds Aglow
+14% Synergy $0.99
Temporal Cascade Temporal Cascade
+13% Synergy $0.53
Time Spiral Time Spiral
+11% Synergy $96.32
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+9% Synergy $0.34
Mass Manipulation Mass Manipulation
+9% Synergy $0.96
Portent of Calamity Portent of Calamity
+9% Synergy $0.29
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+8% Synergy $0.25
Blue Sun's Twilight Blue Sun's Twilight
+8% Synergy $0.53
Tales of the Ancestors Tales of the Ancestors
+6% Synergy $0.36
Step Between Worlds Step Between Worlds
+6% Synergy $0.21
Ultima Ultima
+5% Synergy $0.82
Introduction to Annihilation Introduction to Annihilation
+5% Synergy $0.29
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+4% Synergy $0.60
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+4% Synergy $3.17
Time Stretch Time Stretch
+4% Synergy $3.82
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+4% Synergy $5.75
Fabricate Fabricate
+3% Synergy $8.93
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+1% Synergy $0.35
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+1% Synergy $11.28
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+1% Synergy $0.75
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-1% Synergy $3.33
Farewell Farewell
-3% Synergy $6.50
Austere Command Austere Command
-7% Synergy $0.64
Time Wipe Time Wipe
-8% Synergy $0.27
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-14% Synergy $3.01

Utility Artifacts

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

Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+35% Synergy $14.22
Memory Jar Memory Jar
+22% Synergy $34.95
Font of Mythos Font of Mythos
+19% Synergy $16.26
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+11% Synergy $1.70
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+11% Synergy $0.92
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+9% Synergy $11.48
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+9% Synergy $29.49
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+8% Synergy $3.70
Otherworld Atlas Otherworld Atlas
+7% Synergy $1.34
Anvil of Bogardan Anvil of Bogardan
+6% Synergy $48.28
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+5% Synergy $28.38
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+5% Synergy $4.19
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+4% Synergy $0.78
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+2% Synergy $1.68
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
0% Synergy $24.59
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
0% Synergy $44.58
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-1% Synergy $1.43
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.30
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
-4% Synergy $21.40
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-7% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Heliod, the Radiant Dawn's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Forced Fruition Forced Fruition
+33% Synergy $5.28
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+27% Synergy $0.34
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+20% Synergy $10.56
Standstill Standstill
+20% Synergy $9.24
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+16% Synergy $3.72
Well of Ideas Well of Ideas
+13% Synergy $1.90
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+11% Synergy $1.01
Greater Auramancy Greater Auramancy
+11% Synergy $28.56
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+10% Synergy $4.82
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+8% Synergy $1.18
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+8% Synergy $0.68
Omniscience Omniscience
+8% Synergy $5.15
Fall of the First Civilization Fall of the First Civilization
+8% Synergy $0.29
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+6% Synergy $1.73
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+6% Synergy $1.18
Solitary Confinement Solitary Confinement
+6% Synergy $0.46
Copy Artifact Copy Artifact
+6% Synergy
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+5% Synergy $30.42
Propaganda Propaganda
+3% Synergy $3.44
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+3% Synergy $5.19
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+3% Synergy $8.79
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+3% Synergy $0.55
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+2% Synergy $3.53
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+2% Synergy $3.88
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+2% Synergy $3.74
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+2% Synergy $0.58
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+2% Synergy $0.29
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+1% Synergy $4.46
Land Tax Land Tax
-2% Synergy $16.22

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Heliod, the Radiant Dawn to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+19% Synergy $6.99
Jace Beleren Jace Beleren
+7% Synergy $1.74
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+6% Synergy $9.53

Utility Lands

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

Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+41% Synergy $1.16
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+37% Synergy $4.81
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+18% Synergy $3.26
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+15% Synergy $0.25
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+14% Synergy $28.81
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+11% Synergy $2.65
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+10% Synergy $39.96
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+7% Synergy $0.80
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+7% Synergy $505.56
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+6% Synergy $10.06
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+5% Synergy $60.97
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $5.98
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.40
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+2% Synergy $7.97
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-1% Synergy $5.48

Mana Artifacts

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

Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+46% Synergy $0.34
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+35% Synergy $0.49
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+32% Synergy $0.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+23% Synergy $0.63
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+23% Synergy $5.05
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+22% Synergy $32.85
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+21% Synergy $0.36
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+20% Synergy $0.48
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+15% Synergy $7.12
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+13% Synergy $0.74
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+13% Synergy $37.54
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+12% Synergy $2.89
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+12% Synergy $157.73
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+12% Synergy $1.97
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+11% Synergy $215.47
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+10% Synergy $0.34
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+10% Synergy $1066.67
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+9% Synergy $0.22
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+9% Synergy $438.54
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+8% Synergy $0.43
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+8% Synergy $1.41
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+6% Synergy $3.79
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+6% Synergy $1.55
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+4% Synergy $0.38
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.19
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+2% Synergy $72.62
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
0% Synergy $0.56
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
0% Synergy $4.45
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.24
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.25
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-5% Synergy $0.33

Lands

The mana base foundation for Heliod, the Radiant Dawn decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+20% Synergy $0.80
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+20% Synergy $33.89
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+16% Synergy $0.35
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+15% Synergy $14.49
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+14% Synergy $18.97
City of Brass City of Brass
+14% Synergy $9.33
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+13% Synergy $6.79
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+13% Synergy $5.64
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+13% Synergy $32.63
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+13% Synergy $45.78
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+12% Synergy $19.07
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+11% Synergy $0.28
Tundra Tundra
+11% Synergy $3000.00
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+11% Synergy $33.01
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+11% Synergy $35.36
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+9% Synergy $13.05
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+9% Synergy $2.89
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+9% Synergy $32.24
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+7% Synergy $7.42
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+7% Synergy $29.76
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+7% Synergy $1.68
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+6% Synergy $4.63
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+6% Synergy $10.45
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+5% Synergy $8.36
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.26
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+3% Synergy $4.06
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $1.09
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+2% Synergy $39.63
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.07
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.07
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
0% Synergy $4.99
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
-1% Synergy $0.36
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
-1% Synergy $0.30
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-2% Synergy $0.32
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-2% Synergy $6.24
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
-2% Synergy $0.29
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-3% Synergy $0.25
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.27
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.21
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.19
Port Town Port Town
-6% Synergy $0.24
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-6% Synergy $0.34
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-7% Synergy $0.26
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-7% Synergy $0.23
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-11% Synergy $0.28
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-11% Synergy $0.16

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