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Hixus, Prison Warden
Price tag $0.12

Legendary CreatureHuman Soldier

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Hixus, Prison Warden.

High Synergy Cards

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

Containment Priest Containment Priest
+48% Synergy $0.50
Palace Jailer Palace Jailer
+45% Synergy $0.16
Mandate of Peace Mandate of Peace
+43% Synergy $1.40
Selfless Squire Selfless Squire
+42% Synergy $0.20
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+40% Synergy $3.16
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+37% Synergy $0.67
Hallowed Moonlight Hallowed Moonlight
+37% Synergy $0.26
Fiend Hunter Fiend Hunter
+37% Synergy $0.12
Cast Out Cast Out
+36% Synergy $0.10
Banisher Priest Banisher Priest
+36% Synergy $0.10

Top Cards

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

Comeuppance Comeuppance
+35% Synergy $0.39
Reprieve Reprieve
+34% Synergy $1.36
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+32% Synergy $4.88
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+32% Synergy $2.26
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+25% Synergy $24.39
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+24% Synergy $3.83
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+5% Synergy $1.38
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-4% Synergy $0.68
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-9% Synergy $1.14
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-9% Synergy $3.45

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+9% Synergy $50.09
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+5% Synergy $36.64
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
-1% Synergy $13.27
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-5% Synergy $32.03

Creatures

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

Angel of the Dire Hour Angel of the Dire Hour
+30% Synergy $1.18
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+28% Synergy $0.56
Fairgrounds Warden Fairgrounds Warden
+28% Synergy $0.05
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+28% Synergy $7.03
Angel of Sanctions Angel of Sanctions
+28% Synergy $0.30
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+23% Synergy $5.29
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+21% Synergy $0.16
Stonecloaker Stonecloaker
+21% Synergy $0.14
Sunpearl Kirin Sunpearl Kirin
+21% Synergy $0.25
Sigrid, God-Favored Sigrid, God-Favored
+21% Synergy $0.26
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+20% Synergy $0.23
Solitude Solitude
+20% Synergy $22.55
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+19% Synergy $0.30
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+19% Synergy $0.40
Werefox Bodyguard Werefox Bodyguard
+19% Synergy $0.27
Jeskai Barricade Jeskai Barricade
+18% Synergy $0.44
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+17% Synergy $0.11
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+16% Synergy $0.33
Herald of Eternal Dawn Herald of Eternal Dawn
+16% Synergy $1.78
Auramancer Auramancer
+16% Synergy $0.06
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+15% Synergy $0.61
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+14% Synergy $1.47
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+13% Synergy $0.28
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+12% Synergy $0.20
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+12% Synergy $0.37
Summon: Ixion Summon: Ixion
+12% Synergy $0.25
Auron, Venerated Guardian Auron, Venerated Guardian
+11% Synergy $0.15
Monk Idealist Monk Idealist
+11% Synergy $0.08
Bishop of Binding Bishop of Binding
+11% Synergy $0.19
Grasping Giant Grasping Giant
+11% Synergy $0.44
Angel of Serenity Angel of Serenity
+10% Synergy $0.89
Champions of Minas Tirith Champions of Minas Tirith
+10% Synergy $0.24
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+9% Synergy $1.64
Annex Sentry Annex Sentry
+9% Synergy $0.08
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+7% Synergy $0.26
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+7% Synergy $0.73
Helpful Hunter Helpful Hunter
+6% Synergy $0.14
Dazzling Angel Dazzling Angel
+5% Synergy $0.11
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+4% Synergy $2.33
Kor Cartographer Kor Cartographer
+4% Synergy $0.12
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+2% Synergy $41.79
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+2% Synergy $4.13
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+2% Synergy $16.04
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+2% Synergy $0.34
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+2% Synergy $0.18
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
-1% Synergy $0.46
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-3% Synergy $0.26
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
-3% Synergy $1.59
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
-4% Synergy $2.08
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-6% Synergy $10.22

Instants

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

Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+30% Synergy $2.24
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+28% Synergy $1.04
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+28% Synergy $1.38
Condemn Condemn
+26% Synergy $0.12
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+23% Synergy $3.63
Riot Control Riot Control
+19% Synergy $0.25
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+17% Synergy $0.63
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+16% Synergy $0.09
Unexplained Absence Unexplained Absence
+15% Synergy $0.17
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+14% Synergy $7.66
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+14% Synergy $0.23
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+14% Synergy $2.06
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+13% Synergy $0.13
Cloud's Limit Break Cloud's Limit Break
+11% Synergy $0.20
Renounce the Guilds Renounce the Guilds
+11% Synergy $0.20
Abolish Abolish
+10% Synergy $0.55
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+9% Synergy $0.19
Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+9% Synergy $1.16
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+8% Synergy $3.86
Silence Silence
+7% Synergy $8.01
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+7% Synergy $4.17
Trostani's Judgment Trostani's Judgment
+7% Synergy $0.08
Illumination Illumination
+7% Synergy $0.70
Joust Through Joust Through
+7% Synergy $0.05
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+6% Synergy $0.26
Fleeting Flight Fleeting Flight
+6% Synergy $0.06
Luminous Rebuke Luminous Rebuke
+6% Synergy $0.04
Jump Scare Jump Scare
+6% Synergy $0.03
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+5% Synergy $3.46
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+5% Synergy $5.76
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+5% Synergy $0.24
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+4% Synergy $0.40
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+4% Synergy $0.71
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+4% Synergy $0.30
Revitalize Revitalize
+4% Synergy $0.05
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+4% Synergy $1.54
Unwanted Remake Unwanted Remake
+4% Synergy $0.12
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+2% Synergy $6.67
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+1% Synergy $2.51
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+1% Synergy $0.55
Disenchant Disenchant
-2% Synergy $0.17
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-4% Synergy $1.69
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-10% Synergy $6.95
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-14% Synergy $17.98
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-16% Synergy $8.91

Sorceries

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

Rout Rout
+28% Synergy $0.30
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+20% Synergy $0.72
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+17% Synergy $0.27
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+13% Synergy $0.22
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+7% Synergy $10.23
Emerge from the Cocoon Emerge from the Cocoon
+6% Synergy $0.04
Dewdrop Cure Dewdrop Cure
+4% Synergy $0.12
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+3% Synergy $0.63
Raise the Past Raise the Past
+3% Synergy $1.25
Split Up Split Up
+3% Synergy $2.42
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
+3% Synergy $1.27
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+2% Synergy $1.02
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
0% Synergy $0.27
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
0% Synergy $0.24
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
0% Synergy $0.81
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
-2% Synergy $2.14
Austere Command Austere Command
-4% Synergy $0.21
Farewell Farewell
-14% Synergy $3.33

Utility Artifacts

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

Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+14% Synergy $5.78
Unidentified Hovership Unidentified Hovership
+11% Synergy $0.22
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+11% Synergy $16.26
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+9% Synergy $4.12
Broadcast Rambler Broadcast Rambler
+8% Synergy $0.02
Orbs of Warding Orbs of Warding
+7% Synergy $0.53
Aligned Hedron Network Aligned Hedron Network
+7% Synergy $0.19
Azor's Gateway Sanctum of the Sun Azor's Gateway
+7% Synergy $2.49
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+6% Synergy $5.14
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+3% Synergy $4.87
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+1% Synergy $11.54
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
-3% Synergy $4.34
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-12% Synergy $2.70
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-14% Synergy $3.34
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-21% Synergy $1.14
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-21% Synergy $4.12

Enchantments

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

Prison Term Prison Term
+36% Synergy $0.52
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+35% Synergy $0.20
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+34% Synergy $0.04
Martial Law Martial Law
+33% Synergy $0.17
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+30% Synergy $0.54
Prison Realm Prison Realm
+28% Synergy $0.06
Quarantine Field Quarantine Field
+28% Synergy $0.22
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+25% Synergy $9.32
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+23% Synergy $0.42
Consulate Crackdown Consulate Crackdown
+22% Synergy $0.18
Stasis Snare Stasis Snare
+22% Synergy $0.12
Arrest Arrest
+21% Synergy $0.06
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+18% Synergy $2.19
Prison Sentence Prison Sentence
+18% Synergy $0.07
Seal Away Seal Away
+18% Synergy $0.07
Static Net Static Net
+15% Synergy $0.06
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+14% Synergy $3.00
Seal from Existence Seal from Existence
+13% Synergy $0.13
Hardlight Containment Hardlight Containment
+13% Synergy $0.12
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+12% Synergy $1.50
Trapped in the Screen Trapped in the Screen
+12% Synergy $0.06
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+11% Synergy $0.38
Isolation Zone Isolation Zone
+11% Synergy $0.02
Banishment Banishment
+11% Synergy $0.08
Conclave Tribunal Conclave Tribunal
+11% Synergy $0.15
Citizen's Arrest Citizen's Arrest
+11% Synergy $0.04
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+11% Synergy $3.35
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+9% Synergy $0.42
Lassoed by the Law Lassoed by the Law
+9% Synergy $0.06
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+8% Synergy $5.21
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+8% Synergy $2.50
Makeshift Binding Makeshift Binding
+8% Synergy $0.05
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+7% Synergy $0.51
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+7% Synergy $0.41
Food Coma Food Coma
+7% Synergy $0.11
Temporary Lockdown Temporary Lockdown
+7% Synergy $0.39
Detainment Spell Detainment Spell
+7% Synergy $0.21
Suspension Field Suspension Field
+7% Synergy $0.07
Circle of Confinement Circle of Confinement
+7% Synergy $0.07
Borrowed Time Borrowed Time
+7% Synergy $0.06
Prayer of Binding Prayer of Binding
+7% Synergy $0.22
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+7% Synergy $16.69
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+6% Synergy $2.97
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+6% Synergy $0.92
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+6% Synergy $0.09
Land Tax Land Tax
+5% Synergy $22.02
Ossification Ossification
+5% Synergy $0.22
Chains of Custody Chains of Custody
+4% Synergy $0.19
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+2% Synergy $0.60
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+1% Synergy $2.23

Planeswalkers

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

The Wandering Emperor The Wandering Emperor
+20% Synergy $3.46
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+12% Synergy $29.42
Gideon, Champion of Justice Gideon, Champion of Justice
+7% Synergy $0.35
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
+7% Synergy $11.69
Gideon of the Trials Gideon of the Trials
+6% Synergy $1.09
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+3% Synergy $0.91
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
-4% Synergy $0.64

Utility Lands

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

War Room War Room
+22% Synergy $3.03
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+22% Synergy $0.15
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+21% Synergy $6.83
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+19% Synergy $0.16
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+18% Synergy $3.80
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+18% Synergy $0.39
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+14% Synergy $5.98
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+14% Synergy $7.61
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+13% Synergy $9.33
Labyrinth of Skophos Labyrinth of Skophos
+11% Synergy $0.18
Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+10% Synergy $5.90
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+9% Synergy $0.07
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+8% Synergy $0.16
Mystifying Maze Mystifying Maze
+7% Synergy $0.65
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+4% Synergy $0.15
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+3% Synergy $0.09
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+3% Synergy $0.07
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+3% Synergy $0.65
Fountainport Fountainport
+2% Synergy $3.33
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $35.36
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
0% Synergy $0.79
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $1.99
Karoo Karoo
-1% Synergy $1.09
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-5% Synergy $0.13
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-10% Synergy $39.21
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-16% Synergy $16.79

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+31% Synergy $0.17
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+26% Synergy $0.26
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+21% Synergy $1.04
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+18% Synergy $0.13
Starnheim Memento Starnheim Memento
+7% Synergy $0.15
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+6% Synergy $23.37
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+5% Synergy $0.29
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+4% Synergy $3.64
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+3% Synergy $1.06
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.16
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+2% Synergy $8.70
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-2% Synergy $3.55
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $1.05
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
-5% Synergy $4.90
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.46
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.49

Lands

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

Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+20% Synergy $0.72
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+7% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+7% Synergy $0.12
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+6% Synergy $0.26
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+5% Synergy $0.52
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+5% Synergy $32.18
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+5% Synergy $4.81
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.16
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+4% Synergy $8.50
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+4% Synergy $22.31
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+4% Synergy $21.48
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+4% Synergy $13.38
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+2% Synergy $4.13
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.05
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-1% Synergy $0.28
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-4% Synergy $1.69

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