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Hixus, Prison Warden
Price tag $0.11

Legendary Creature — Human Soldier

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

Exile 25% Cantrips 13% Control 13% Enchantress 13% Flash 13% Hatebears 13% Humans 13%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3494 Current Rank
#3128 Last Week
#3706 Last Month

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Hixus, Prison Warden.

Commander VS S6E9: Shirei vs Phelddagrif vs Dralnu vs Hixus [MTG]

Commander VS S6E9: Shirei vs Phelddagrif vs Dralnu vs Hixus [MTG]

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Hixus, Prison Warden's abilities and overall game plan.

Containment Priest Containment Priest
+47% Synergy $0.58
Palace Jailer Palace Jailer
+44% Synergy $0.14
Mandate of Peace Mandate of Peace
+42% Synergy $1.92
Selfless Squire Selfless Squire
+40% Synergy $0.21
Prison Term Prison Term
+38% Synergy $0.45
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+36% Synergy $0.66
Hallowed Moonlight Hallowed Moonlight
+36% Synergy $0.28
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+35% Synergy $3.20
Comeuppance Comeuppance
+34% Synergy $0.60
Martial Law Martial Law
+32% Synergy $0.17

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Hixus, Prison Warden decks.

Reprieve Reprieve
+32% Synergy $1.19
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+31% Synergy $2.52
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+30% Synergy $1.12
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+26% Synergy $4.69
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+26% Synergy $26.05
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+22% Synergy $5.65
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $1.06
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-5% Synergy $0.96
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-14% Synergy $1.71
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-15% Synergy $3.89

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+8% Synergy $46.24
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+2% Synergy $11.24
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
0% Synergy $44.01
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-5% Synergy $30.49

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Hixus, Prison Warden's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Fiend Hunter Fiend Hunter
+32% Synergy $0.15
Banisher Priest Banisher Priest
+31% Synergy $0.07
Angel of the Dire Hour Angel of the Dire Hour
+28% Synergy $1.74
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+28% Synergy $0.58
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+27% Synergy $7.05
Fairgrounds Warden Fairgrounds Warden
+25% Synergy $0.06
Angel of Sanctions Angel of Sanctions
+23% Synergy $0.27
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+20% Synergy $0.11
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+20% Synergy $0.20
Solitude Solitude
+20% Synergy $23.52
Stonecloaker Stonecloaker
+20% Synergy $0.14
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+19% Synergy $0.37
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+18% Synergy $1.55
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+17% Synergy $0.24
Sunpearl Kirin Sunpearl Kirin
+17% Synergy $0.18
Sigrid, God-Favored Sigrid, God-Favored
+17% Synergy $0.21
Jeskai Barricade Jeskai Barricade
+17% Synergy $0.44
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+15% Synergy $0.22
Auramancer Auramancer
+15% Synergy $0.07
Werefox Bodyguard Werefox Bodyguard
+15% Synergy $0.32
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+14% Synergy $0.39
Herald of Eternal Dawn Herald of Eternal Dawn
+13% Synergy $1.32
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+12% Synergy $0.33
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+12% Synergy $3.40
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+11% Synergy $0.29
Monk Idealist Monk Idealist
+10% Synergy $0.07
Seht's Tiger Seht's Tiger
+10% Synergy $0.42
Champions of Minas Tirith Champions of Minas Tirith
+10% Synergy $0.19
Gideon's Lawkeeper Gideon's Lawkeeper
+10% Synergy $0.20
Angel of Serenity Angel of Serenity
+9% Synergy $1.32
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+8% Synergy $0.20
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+6% Synergy $0.21
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+6% Synergy $0.32
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+4% Synergy $1.89
Helpful Hunter Helpful Hunter
+4% Synergy $0.22
Kor Cartographer Kor Cartographer
+4% Synergy $0.13
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+3% Synergy $2.57
Dazzling Angel Dazzling Angel
+3% Synergy $0.16
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+2% Synergy $16.58
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+1% Synergy $42.73
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+1% Synergy $0.14
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
0% Synergy $3.79
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
-1% Synergy $0.41
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-3% Synergy $0.20
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
-3% Synergy $1.25
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
-4% Synergy $2.98
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-7% Synergy $7.43
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-8% Synergy $9.19
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
-10% Synergy $0.17
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-10% Synergy $2.17

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Hixus, Prison Warden safe.

Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+28% Synergy $1.95
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+27% Synergy $2.97
Condemn Condemn
+25% Synergy $0.13
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+23% Synergy $4.57
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+21% Synergy $3.60
Riot Control Riot Control
+19% Synergy $0.19
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+16% Synergy $0.90
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+16% Synergy $0.06
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+14% Synergy $6.62
Unexplained Absence Unexplained Absence
+14% Synergy $0.15
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+13% Synergy $0.31
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+13% Synergy $1.00
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+12% Synergy $0.15
Renounce the Guilds Renounce the Guilds
+10% Synergy $0.19
Abolish Abolish
+10% Synergy $0.51
Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+9% Synergy $1.31
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+9% Synergy $0.25
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+8% Synergy $1.27
Cloud's Limit Break Cloud's Limit Break
+8% Synergy $0.18
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+7% Synergy $3.67
Trostani's Judgment Trostani's Judgment
+7% Synergy $0.12
Illumination Illumination
+7% Synergy $0.88
Divine Verdict Divine Verdict
+7% Synergy $0.01
Devouring Light Devouring Light
+7% Synergy $0.05
Silence Silence
+6% Synergy $6.19
Joust Through Joust Through
+6% Synergy $0.04
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.27
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+5% Synergy $6.26
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+5% Synergy $0.24
Fleeting Flight Fleeting Flight
+5% Synergy $0.06
Luminous Rebuke Luminous Rebuke
+5% Synergy $0.03
Jump Scare Jump Scare
+5% Synergy $0.03
Revitalize Revitalize
+4% Synergy $0.05
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+4% Synergy $0.25
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+4% Synergy $0.91
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+3% Synergy $0.30
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+3% Synergy $3.79
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+3% Synergy $2.88
Unwanted Remake Unwanted Remake
+3% Synergy $0.13
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+2% Synergy $15.02
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+1% Synergy $2.75
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+1% Synergy $0.48
Disenchant Disenchant
-3% Synergy $0.14
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-5% Synergy $1.61
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-10% Synergy $6.73
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-14% Synergy $14.89
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-17% Synergy $9.22

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Hixus, Prison Warden's game plan and control the board.

Rout Rout
+27% Synergy $0.33
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+19% Synergy $1.06
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+15% Synergy $0.23
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+13% Synergy $0.33
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+6% Synergy $8.65
Emerge from the Cocoon Emerge from the Cocoon
+5% Synergy $0.04
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+3% Synergy $1.38
Raise the Past Raise the Past
+2% Synergy $1.00
Split Up Split Up
+2% Synergy $2.27
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+1% Synergy $1.23
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
0% Synergy $0.32
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
0% Synergy $0.22
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
0% Synergy $0.90
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
-2% Synergy $0.78
Austere Command Austere Command
-4% Synergy $0.27
Farewell Farewell
-10% Synergy $3.39

Utility Artifacts

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

Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+13% Synergy $5.65
Unidentified Hovership Unidentified Hovership
+10% Synergy $0.16
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+10% Synergy $17.15
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+9% Synergy $4.34
Broadcast Rambler Broadcast Rambler
+7% Synergy $0.04
Azor's Gateway Sanctum of the Sun Azor's Gateway
+7% Synergy $2.44
Orbs of Warding Orbs of Warding
+7% Synergy $0.57
Knowledge Pool Knowledge Pool
+7% Synergy $0.82
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+6% Synergy $5.86
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
0% Synergy $4.10
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-13% Synergy $3.70
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-18% Synergy $3.44
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-21% Synergy $3.86
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-22% Synergy $1.20

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Hixus, Prison Warden's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Cast Out Cast Out
+31% Synergy $0.04
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+30% Synergy $0.22
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+28% Synergy $0.04
Prison Realm Prison Realm
+28% Synergy $0.06
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+25% Synergy $1.59
Quarantine Field Quarantine Field
+25% Synergy $0.23
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+24% Synergy $10.31
Arrest Arrest
+24% Synergy $0.11
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+18% Synergy $0.19
Consulate Crackdown Consulate Crackdown
+18% Synergy $0.20
Stasis Snare Stasis Snare
+17% Synergy $0.13
Prison Sentence Prison Sentence
+17% Synergy $0.04
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+14% Synergy $3.70
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+14% Synergy $1.75
Static Net Static Net
+14% Synergy $0.09
Seal Away Seal Away
+14% Synergy $0.07
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+11% Synergy $1.80
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+11% Synergy $0.39
Hardlight Containment Hardlight Containment
+10% Synergy $0.14
Trapped in the Screen Trapped in the Screen
+10% Synergy $0.06
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+10% Synergy $2.68
Seal from Existence Seal from Existence
+9% Synergy $0.08
SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+9% Synergy $0.14
Lassoed by the Law Lassoed by the Law
+9% Synergy $0.04
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+8% Synergy $0.42
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+8% Synergy $2.23
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+7% Synergy $0.69
Makeshift Binding Makeshift Binding
+7% Synergy $0.05
Banishment Banishment
+7% Synergy $0.06
Food Coma Food Coma
+7% Synergy $0.12
Circle of Confinement Circle of Confinement
+7% Synergy $0.07
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+7% Synergy $15.48
Conclave Tribunal Conclave Tribunal
+7% Synergy $0.15
Citizen's Arrest Citizen's Arrest
+7% Synergy $0.04
Isolation Zone Isolation Zone
+7% Synergy $0.03
Silkwrap Silkwrap
+7% Synergy $0.09
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+6% Synergy $7.94
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+6% Synergy $0.08
Divine Sacrament Divine Sacrament
+6% Synergy $0.20
Force of Virtue Force of Virtue
+6% Synergy $0.37
Valor in Akros Valor in Akros
+6% Synergy $0.10
Four Knocks Four Knocks
+6% Synergy $0.45
Flickerform Flickerform
+5% Synergy $1.92
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+5% Synergy $0.86
Land Tax Land Tax
+4% Synergy $20.00
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+3% Synergy $4.41
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+3% Synergy $0.46
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+3% Synergy $3.54
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+1% Synergy $1.80
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+1% Synergy $0.65

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Hixus, Prison Warden to provide ongoing value and board presence.

The Wandering Emperor The Wandering Emperor
+19% Synergy $3.15
Gideon, Champion of Justice Gideon, Champion of Justice
+10% Synergy $0.37
Gideon of the Trials Gideon of the Trials
+10% Synergy $1.08
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+8% Synergy $29.84
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
+7% Synergy $12.09
Gideon, Ally of Zendikar Gideon, Ally of Zendikar
+6% Synergy $3.06
Gideon Blackblade Gideon Blackblade
+5% Synergy $0.92
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
-1% Synergy $1.33
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
-4% Synergy $0.90

Utility Lands

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

War Room War Room
+17% Synergy $4.92
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+17% Synergy $0.19
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+17% Synergy $0.43
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+16% Synergy $5.10
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+15% Synergy $0.15
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+14% Synergy $4.47
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+14% Synergy $7.19
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+13% Synergy $6.12
Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+10% Synergy $6.10
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+9% Synergy $5.71
Labyrinth of Skophos Labyrinth of Skophos
+7% Synergy $0.16
Mystifying Maze Mystifying Maze
+7% Synergy $0.60
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+5% Synergy $0.05
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+4% Synergy $0.11
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+4% Synergy $0.12
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+3% Synergy $0.78
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $34.91
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
0% Synergy $0.87
Command Beacon Command Beacon
0% Synergy $4.93
Karoo Karoo
-1% Synergy $1.09
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $2.26
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-5% Synergy $0.11
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-15% Synergy $38.24
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-17% Synergy $18.39

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+26% Synergy $0.15
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+25% Synergy $0.23
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+21% Synergy $0.17
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+20% Synergy $1.22
Starnheim Memento Starnheim Memento
+6% Synergy $0.11
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.15
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+4% Synergy $0.21
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+4% Synergy $3.48
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+3% Synergy $0.83
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+2% Synergy $25.64
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+2% Synergy $3.17
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+2% Synergy $9.68
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $0.92
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-4% Synergy $0.28
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.34

Lands

The mana base foundation for Hixus, Prison Warden decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+19% Synergy $1.06
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+10% Synergy $0.07
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+7% Synergy $0.11
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.17
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.27
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+4% Synergy $0.42
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+4% Synergy $20.39
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+4% Synergy $13.06
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+4% Synergy $4.69
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+4% Synergy $30.82
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+4% Synergy $9.61
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+4% Synergy $24.24
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.08
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
0% Synergy $3.79
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-2% Synergy $0.37
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-5% Synergy $1.61
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.16

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