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Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
Price tag $3.02

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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

#418 Current Rank
#459 Last Week
#437 Past 2 Years

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
+12% Synergy $3.69
Dirgur Focusmage Dirgur Focusmage
+5% Synergy $0.33
Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
+4% Synergy $0.29
Divergent Equation Divergent Equation
+4% Synergy $0.16
Molecule Man Molecule Man
+3% Synergy $95.17

High Synergy Cards

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

Prosperity Prosperity
+71% Synergy $5.74
Vision Skeins Vision Skeins
+66% Synergy $0.65
Windfall Windfall
+64% Synergy $4.94
Day's Undoing Day's Undoing
+61% Synergy $1.97
Even the Score Even the Score
+54% Synergy $0.48
Words of Wisdom Words of Wisdom
+50% Synergy $0.69
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+48% Synergy $0.82
Fascination Fascination
+47% Synergy $0.36
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+46% Synergy $1.66
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+46% Synergy $6.54

Top Cards

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

Howling Mine Howling Mine
+43% Synergy $5.13
Temple Bell Temple Bell
+40% Synergy $5.70
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+37% Synergy $9.95
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
+37% Synergy $0.29
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+34% Synergy $5.92
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+34% Synergy $2.03
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+32% Synergy $1.11
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+26% Synergy $5.81
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-7% Synergy $1.26
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-10% Synergy $1.23

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+31% Synergy $58.09
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+15% Synergy $58.38
The One Ring The One Ring
+14% Synergy $108.23
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+13% Synergy $129.20
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+13% Synergy $41.55
Force of Will Force of Will
+13% Synergy $64.60
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+11% Synergy $109.60
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+10% Synergy $66.59
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+8% Synergy $37.90
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+7% Synergy $18.15

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 $9.36
Lore Broker Lore Broker
+31% Synergy $0.48
Spellskite Spellskite
+26% Synergy $8.06
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
+26% Synergy $10.21
Kami of the Crescent Moon Kami of the Crescent Moon
+26% Synergy $8.00
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+25% Synergy $1.55
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+24% Synergy $3.93
Zenith Chronicler Zenith Chronicler
+21% Synergy $0.48
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+20% Synergy $0.82
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+19% Synergy $7.05
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+17% Synergy $2.06
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
+16% Synergy $46.78
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
+14% Synergy $0.38
The Council of Four The Council of Four
+13% Synergy $1.58
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+13% Synergy $36.03
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+13% Synergy $0.22
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
+13% Synergy $23.96
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+11% Synergy $36.58
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
+11% Synergy $36.12
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+11% Synergy $34.55
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+11% Synergy $11.87
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+11% Synergy $0.52
Ulamog, the Defiler Ulamog, the Defiler
+10% Synergy $16.21
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+10% Synergy $5.71
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+9% Synergy $3.10
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+9% Synergy $0.89
Emrakul, the Promised End Emrakul, the Promised End
+9% Synergy $17.71
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+9% Synergy $60.48
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+9% Synergy $0.84
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+9% Synergy $33.93
Dakra Mystic Dakra Mystic
+9% Synergy $0.26
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+8% Synergy $12.26
Void Winnower Void Winnower
+8% Synergy $19.92
Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus
+8% Synergy $34.88
Artisan of Kozilek Artisan of Kozilek
+7% Synergy $0.52
Kozilek, the Great Distortion Kozilek, the Great Distortion
+7% Synergy $5.21
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+7% Synergy $8.03
Walking Archive Walking Archive
+6% Synergy $2.74
Platinum Angel Platinum Angel
+5% Synergy $8.92
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+5% Synergy $0.12
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+5% Synergy $16.90
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+4% Synergy $10.32
Absolute Virtue Absolute Virtue
+3% Synergy $3.10
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+3% Synergy $22.71
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+3% Synergy $4.49
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+2% Synergy $14.61
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
+2% Synergy $0.90
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
-2% Synergy $0.79
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-3% Synergy $17.83
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-3% Synergy $0.30

Instants

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

Unwind Unwind
+32% Synergy $1.05
Emergency Powers Emergency Powers
+30% Synergy $0.71
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+27% Synergy $2.80
Rewind Rewind
+27% Synergy $0.51
Oblation Oblation
+25% Synergy $0.62
Wheel and Deal Wheel and Deal
+22% Synergy $16.74
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+18% Synergy $0.44
Silence Silence
+17% Synergy $10.00
Intellectual Offering Intellectual Offering
+15% Synergy $0.31
Stroke of Genius Stroke of Genius
+15% Synergy $0.26
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+14% Synergy $2.52
Snap Snap
+14% Synergy $3.42
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+14% Synergy $50.79
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+13% Synergy $7.20
Paradoxical Outcome Paradoxical Outcome
+13% Synergy $0.42
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+12% Synergy $8.60
Capsize Capsize
+12% Synergy $0.96
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+12% Synergy $15.83
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+12% Synergy $3.17
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+11% Synergy $18.30
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+10% Synergy $5.44
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+10% Synergy $10.23
Swan Song Swan Song
+9% Synergy $8.18
Commandeer Commandeer
+8% Synergy $3.45
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+7% Synergy $1.96
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+7% Synergy $16.03
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+7% Synergy $0.23
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+7% Synergy $1.97
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+6% Synergy $7.94
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+6% Synergy $1.62
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+6% Synergy $0.50
Spell Burst Spell Burst
+6% Synergy $0.40
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+6% Synergy $0.31
Intuition Intuition
+5% Synergy $343.15
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+4% Synergy $0.33
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+4% Synergy $0.31
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+4% Synergy $8.01
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+3% Synergy $1.41
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+1% Synergy $0.47
Permission Denied Permission Denied
+0% Synergy $12.17
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+0% Synergy $55.81
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-1% Synergy $53.21
Aetherize Aetherize
-4% Synergy $0.38
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-4% Synergy $1.40
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-5% Synergy $0.27
Negate Negate
-5% Synergy $0.22
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-12% Synergy $1.43
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-12% Synergy $3.42
Counterspell Counterspell
-22% Synergy $3.62

Sorceries

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

Skyscribing Skyscribing
+40% Synergy $0.55
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+37% Synergy $14.11
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+34% Synergy $0.32
Game Plan Game Plan
+31% Synergy $0.73
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+29% Synergy $2.46
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+26% Synergy $0.33
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+24% Synergy $2.39
Time Reversal Time Reversal
+19% Synergy $2.32
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+19% Synergy $37.24
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+18% Synergy $0.29
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+15% Synergy $0.33
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+14% Synergy $3.71
Minds Aglow Minds Aglow
+14% Synergy $1.28
Timetwister Timetwister
+14% Synergy
Temporal Cascade Temporal Cascade
+13% Synergy $0.55
Time Spiral Time Spiral
+10% Synergy $98.02
Mass Manipulation Mass Manipulation
+9% Synergy $1.76
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+8% Synergy $0.30
Portent of Calamity Portent of Calamity
+8% Synergy $0.27
Blue Sun's Twilight Blue Sun's Twilight
+7% Synergy $0.48
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+7% Synergy $0.40
Tales of the Ancestors Tales of the Ancestors
+6% Synergy $0.35
Step Between Worlds Step Between Worlds
+6% Synergy $0.27
Ultima Ultima
+5% Synergy $0.57
Introduction to Annihilation Introduction to Annihilation
+5% Synergy $0.29
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+4% Synergy $5.50
Time Stretch Time Stretch
+4% Synergy $4.39
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+4% Synergy $1.24
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+4% Synergy $3.65
Fabricate Fabricate
+2% Synergy $9.53
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+1% Synergy $0.32
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+1% Synergy $11.69
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+1% Synergy $0.92
Farewell Farewell
-3% Synergy $6.17
Austere Command Austere Command
-6% Synergy $0.42
Time Wipe Time Wipe
-7% Synergy $0.33
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-14% Synergy $2.61

Utility Artifacts

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

Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+35% Synergy $16.49
Memory Jar Memory Jar
+21% Synergy $35.65
Font of Mythos Font of Mythos
+19% Synergy $15.47
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+11% Synergy $1.19
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+10% Synergy $1.80
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+9% Synergy $12.22
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+9% Synergy $31.22
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+7% Synergy $4.39
Otherworld Atlas Otherworld Atlas
+6% Synergy $1.49
Anvil of Bogardan Anvil of Bogardan
+6% Synergy $53.28
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+5% Synergy $5.10
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+4% Synergy $27.95
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+3% Synergy $0.96
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+2% Synergy $1.58
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+0% Synergy $24.82
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
0% Synergy $47.41
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-1% Synergy $1.26
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.30
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
-3% Synergy $20.70
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-7% Synergy $1.91

Enchantments

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

Forced Fruition Forced Fruition
+33% Synergy $6.66
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+27% Synergy $0.35
Standstill Standstill
+20% Synergy $9.68
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+19% Synergy $12.12
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+16% Synergy $4.13
Well of Ideas Well of Ideas
+12% Synergy $2.29
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+11% Synergy $1.21
Greater Auramancy Greater Auramancy
+10% Synergy $39.71
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+9% Synergy $6.60
Omniscience Omniscience
+8% Synergy $6.57
Fall of the First Civilization Fall of the First Civilization
+8% Synergy $0.29
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+7% Synergy $1.39
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+7% Synergy $0.83
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+6% Synergy $2.08
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+6% Synergy $1.18
Solitary Confinement Solitary Confinement
+6% Synergy $0.46
Copy Artifact Copy Artifact
+5% Synergy
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+4% Synergy $28.18
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+3% Synergy $9.08
Propaganda Propaganda
+2% Synergy $3.12
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+2% Synergy $0.62
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+2% Synergy $6.89
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+2% Synergy $0.69
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+2% Synergy $0.29
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+2% Synergy $1.63
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+1% Synergy $5.34
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+1% Synergy $4.71
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+0% Synergy $5.54
Land Tax Land Tax
-2% Synergy $13.52

Planeswalkers

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

Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+18% Synergy $7.07
Jace Beleren Jace Beleren
+6% Synergy $1.88
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+6% Synergy $9.02

Utility Lands

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

Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+40% Synergy $1.50
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+36% Synergy $5.78
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+18% Synergy $2.98
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+14% Synergy $0.23
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+13% Synergy $30.54
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+11% Synergy $2.99
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+9% Synergy $41.36
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+6% Synergy $0.92
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+6% Synergy $528.93
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+6% Synergy $12.99
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+4% Synergy $62.97
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+2% Synergy $7.19
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+2% Synergy $9.90
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.33
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-1% Synergy $5.84
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-10% Synergy $0.64

Mana Artifacts

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

Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+46% Synergy $0.24
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+35% Synergy $1.08
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+32% Synergy $0.31
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+23% Synergy $4.01
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+23% Synergy $2.20
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+22% Synergy $33.76
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+21% Synergy $0.32
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+20% Synergy $0.41
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+14% Synergy $6.97
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+14% Synergy $0.77
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+12% Synergy $37.57
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+12% Synergy $2.50
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+12% Synergy $167.83
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+11% Synergy $1.41
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+10% Synergy $240.66
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.33
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+9% Synergy $1122.75
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+9% Synergy $0.28
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+9% Synergy $468.63
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+8% Synergy $1.10
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+8% Synergy $1.58
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+5% Synergy $3.38
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+5% Synergy $4.40
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+4% Synergy $0.39
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $3.30
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+2% Synergy $73.32
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+0% Synergy $0.63
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
0% Synergy $5.50
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.34
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.29
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.19

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 $0.82
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+19% Synergy $37.24
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+15% Synergy $0.38
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+14% Synergy $16.09
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+13% Synergy $7.20
City of Brass City of Brass
+13% Synergy $10.49
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+13% Synergy $18.79
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+13% Synergy $34.29
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+12% Synergy $8.02
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+12% Synergy $52.68
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+11% Synergy $19.48
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+11% Synergy $37.32
Tundra Tundra
+10% Synergy $3000.00
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+10% Synergy $36.78
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+10% Synergy $0.82
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+9% Synergy $3.10
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+9% Synergy $11.01
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+9% Synergy $32.91
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+7% Synergy $8.50
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+7% Synergy $32.53
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+7% Synergy $1.97
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+6% Synergy $11.86
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+5% Synergy $4.55
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+5% Synergy $8.41
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+3% Synergy $4.27
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.21
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $37.92
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $3.30
Island Island
+0% Synergy $2.00
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+0% Synergy $5.35
Plains Plains
+0% Synergy $2.00
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
0% Synergy $0.37
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
0% Synergy $0.24
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-1% Synergy $6.42
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-2% Synergy $0.32
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
-2% Synergy $0.22
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-2% Synergy $0.27
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.16
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.30
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.21
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-5% Synergy $0.23
Port Town Port Town
-6% Synergy $0.22
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-6% Synergy $0.12
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-6% Synergy $0.27
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-10% Synergy $0.28
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-11% Synergy $0.13

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