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Hixus, Prison Warden
Price tag $0.13

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 $0.53
Palace Jailer Palace Jailer
+45% Synergy $0.14
Mandate of Peace Mandate of Peace
+44% Synergy $1.82
Selfless Squire Selfless Squire
+42% Synergy $0.22
Prison Term Prison Term
+41% Synergy $0.47
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+38% Synergy $0.71
Martial Law Martial Law
+34% Synergy $0.18
Hallowed Moonlight Hallowed Moonlight
+34% Synergy $0.28
Fiend Hunter Fiend Hunter
+34% Synergy $0.13
Banisher Priest Banisher Priest
+34% Synergy $0.08

Top Cards

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

Reprieve Reprieve
+33% Synergy $1.33
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+30% Synergy $2.25
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+28% Synergy $1.24
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+25% Synergy $5.54
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+23% Synergy $28.35
Land Tax Land Tax
+6% Synergy $24.31
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $1.25
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-6% Synergy $0.86
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-12% Synergy $0.99
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-17% Synergy $3.75

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+7% Synergy $47.42
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+2% Synergy $10.93
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
0% Synergy $48.00
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-6% Synergy $31.52

Creatures

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

Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+28% Synergy $9.07
Angel of the Dire Hour Angel of the Dire Hour
+28% Synergy $2.07
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+27% Synergy $0.69
Fairgrounds Warden Fairgrounds Warden
+27% Synergy $0.07
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+23% Synergy $0.19
Angel of Sanctions Angel of Sanctions
+23% Synergy $0.24
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+21% Synergy $7.07
Stonecloaker Stonecloaker
+20% Synergy $0.10
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+19% Synergy $0.11
Solitude Solitude
+19% Synergy $27.31
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+18% Synergy $0.33
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+17% Synergy $0.35
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+17% Synergy $2.68
Jeskai Barricade Jeskai Barricade
+16% Synergy $0.42
Sigrid, God-Favored Sigrid, God-Favored
+16% Synergy $0.24
Werefox Bodyguard Werefox Bodyguard
+15% Synergy $0.41
Auramancer Auramancer
+15% Synergy $0.11
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+14% Synergy $0.23
Sunpearl Kirin Sunpearl Kirin
+14% Synergy $0.16
Champions of Minas Tirith Champions of Minas Tirith
+13% Synergy $0.53
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+12% Synergy $0.42
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+11% Synergy $0.27
Herald of Eternal Dawn Herald of Eternal Dawn
+11% Synergy $1.63
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+11% Synergy $3.71
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+11% Synergy $0.43
Gideon's Lawkeeper Gideon's Lawkeeper
+10% Synergy $0.21
Monk Idealist Monk Idealist
+10% Synergy $0.07
Seht's Tiger Seht's Tiger
+10% Synergy $0.43
Angel of Serenity Angel of Serenity
+9% Synergy $1.27
Admonition Angel Admonition Angel
+9% Synergy $1.09
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+8% Synergy $0.24
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+5% Synergy $0.27
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+5% Synergy $0.35
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+4% Synergy $0.17
Kor Cartographer Kor Cartographer
+4% Synergy $0.14
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+3% Synergy $4.31
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+2% Synergy $2.78
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+2% Synergy $16.89
Dazzling Angel Dazzling Angel
+2% Synergy $0.16
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
0% Synergy $46.72
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
0% Synergy $1.09
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-1% Synergy $4.54
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
-1% Synergy $0.49
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-4% Synergy $0.23
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
-4% Synergy $1.68
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
-4% Synergy $3.66
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-7% Synergy $7.60
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-8% Synergy $9.77
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
-10% Synergy $0.22
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-11% Synergy $2.46

Instants

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

Comeuppance Comeuppance
+33% Synergy $1.37
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+28% Synergy $2.35
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+26% Synergy $2.60
Condemn Condemn
+24% Synergy $0.15
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+21% Synergy $4.63
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+19% Synergy $3.64
Riot Control Riot Control
+18% Synergy $0.22
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+16% Synergy $0.11
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+15% Synergy $1.03
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+13% Synergy $6.76
Unexplained Absence Unexplained Absence
+13% Synergy $0.25
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+12% Synergy $0.23
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+12% Synergy $0.14
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+11% Synergy $1.13
Renounce the Guilds Renounce the Guilds
+10% Synergy $0.14
Abolish Abolish
+9% Synergy $0.49
Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+8% Synergy $1.36
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+8% Synergy $1.48
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+8% Synergy $0.14
Cloud's Limit Break Cloud's Limit Break
+7% Synergy $0.21
Divine Verdict Divine Verdict
+7% Synergy $0.01
Trostani's Judgment Trostani's Judgment
+7% Synergy $0.11
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+6% Synergy $3.81
Devouring Light Devouring Light
+6% Synergy $0.06
Illumination Illumination
+6% Synergy $0.83
Silence Silence
+5% Synergy $6.51
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+5% Synergy $5.97
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+5% Synergy $0.21
Joust Through Joust Through
+5% Synergy $0.07
Luminous Rebuke Luminous Rebuke
+5% Synergy $0.03
Jump Scare Jump Scare
+5% Synergy $0.04
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+4% Synergy $0.29
Revitalize Revitalize
+4% Synergy $0.12
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+4% Synergy $0.27
Fleeting Flight Fleeting Flight
+4% Synergy $0.05
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+3% Synergy $1.25
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+3% Synergy $2.84
Unwanted Remake Unwanted Remake
+3% Synergy $0.14
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+2% Synergy $0.26
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+1% Synergy $4.49
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+1% Synergy $3.07
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+1% Synergy $11.70
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+1% Synergy $0.52
Disenchant Disenchant
-3% Synergy $0.10
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-5% Synergy $1.41
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-11% Synergy $7.90
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-15% Synergy $17.17
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-17% Synergy $13.88

Sorceries

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

Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+33% Synergy $5.09
Rout Rout
+26% Synergy $0.34
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+18% Synergy $0.98
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+14% Synergy $0.30
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+12% Synergy $0.32
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+6% Synergy $10.03
Emerge from the Cocoon Emerge from the Cocoon
+4% Synergy $0.06
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+3% Synergy $1.31
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+2% Synergy $0.40
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+1% Synergy $1.87
Raise the Past Raise the Past
+1% Synergy $0.78
Split Up Split Up
+1% Synergy $2.01
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
0% Synergy $0.27
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
0% Synergy $0.97
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
-2% Synergy $0.73
Austere Command Austere Command
-5% Synergy $0.37
Farewell Farewell
-11% Synergy $4.91

Utility Artifacts

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

Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+13% Synergy $7.00
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+10% Synergy $17.25
Unidentified Hovership Unidentified Hovership
+9% Synergy $0.15
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+8% Synergy $5.14
Aligned Hedron Network Aligned Hedron Network
+7% Synergy $0.21
Azor's Gateway Sanctum of the Sun Azor's Gateway
+7% Synergy $2.59
Orbs of Warding Orbs of Warding
+7% Synergy $0.61
Knowledge Pool Knowledge Pool
+7% Synergy $1.18
Spidersilk Net Spidersilk Net
+6% Synergy $0.09
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+6% Synergy $6.12
Broadcast Rambler Broadcast Rambler
+6% Synergy $0.03
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
0% Synergy $4.37
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-13% Synergy $4.84
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-18% Synergy $4.01
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-18% Synergy $4.37
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-22% Synergy $1.53

Enchantments

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

Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+32% Synergy $0.24
Cast Out Cast Out
+30% Synergy $0.06
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+28% Synergy $0.04
Prison Realm Prison Realm
+27% Synergy $0.04
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+24% Synergy $1.17
Quarantine Field Quarantine Field
+24% Synergy $0.23
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+23% Synergy $12.18
Arrest Arrest
+23% Synergy $0.11
Prison Sentence Prison Sentence
+20% Synergy $0.05
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+18% Synergy $0.23
Consulate Crackdown Consulate Crackdown
+17% Synergy $0.21
Stasis Snare Stasis Snare
+17% Synergy $0.13
Static Net Static Net
+14% Synergy $0.06
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+13% Synergy $4.61
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+13% Synergy $2.60
Seal Away Seal Away
+13% Synergy $0.08
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+10% Synergy $2.16
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+10% Synergy $0.42
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+10% Synergy $3.54
Seal from Existence Seal from Existence
+9% Synergy $0.14
Trapped in the Screen Trapped in the Screen
+9% Synergy $0.07
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+8% Synergy $2.71
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+8% Synergy $0.47
Hardlight Containment Hardlight Containment
+8% Synergy $0.19
Lassoed by the Law Lassoed by the Law
+8% Synergy $0.06
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+7% Synergy $0.71
SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+7% Synergy $0.19
Citizen's Arrest Citizen's Arrest
+7% Synergy $0.02
Isolation Zone Isolation Zone
+7% Synergy $0.03
Makeshift Binding Makeshift Binding
+7% Synergy $0.03
Banishment Banishment
+7% Synergy $0.08
Temporary Lockdown Temporary Lockdown
+7% Synergy $0.32
Shackles Shackles
+7% Synergy $0.11
Suspension Field Suspension Field
+7% Synergy $0.06
Circle of Confinement Circle of Confinement
+7% Synergy $0.07
Valor in Akros Valor in Akros
+6% Synergy $0.10
Divine Sacrament Divine Sacrament
+6% Synergy $0.18
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+6% Synergy $0.13
Conclave Tribunal Conclave Tribunal
+6% Synergy $0.14
Force of Virtue Force of Virtue
+6% Synergy $0.36
Four Knocks Four Knocks
+6% Synergy $0.60
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+5% Synergy $8.45
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+5% Synergy $0.50
Flickerform Flickerform
+4% Synergy $1.96
Always Watching Always Watching
+4% Synergy $1.32
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+3% Synergy $3.77
Spirit Link Spirit Link
+2% Synergy $0.17
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+1% Synergy $6.47
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+1% Synergy $2.30
Ossification Ossification
+1% Synergy $0.17

Planeswalkers

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

The Wandering Emperor The Wandering Emperor
+19% Synergy $4.01
Gideon, Champion of Justice Gideon, Champion of Justice
+10% Synergy $0.42
Gideon of the Trials Gideon of the Trials
+9% Synergy $1.45
Gideon, Ally of Zendikar Gideon, Ally of Zendikar
+6% Synergy $2.28
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
+6% Synergy $12.61
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+5% Synergy $29.63
Gideon Blackblade Gideon Blackblade
+5% Synergy $1.00
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
-1% Synergy $1.32
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
-4% Synergy $1.04

Utility Lands

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

Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+16% Synergy $0.14
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+16% Synergy $0.59
War Room War Room
+15% Synergy $5.33
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+15% Synergy $4.99
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+15% Synergy $0.26
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+13% Synergy $7.74
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+12% Synergy $7.07
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+10% Synergy $4.65
Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+10% Synergy $7.69
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+8% Synergy $5.54
Mystifying Maze Mystifying Maze
+7% Synergy $0.63
Labyrinth of Skophos Labyrinth of Skophos
+6% Synergy $0.15
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+5% Synergy $0.06
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+4% Synergy $0.18
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+4% Synergy $0.11
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+3% Synergy $1.13
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+3% Synergy $0.82
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $3.67
Command Beacon Command Beacon
0% Synergy $5.62
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-1% Synergy $35.79
Karoo Karoo
-1% Synergy $1.16
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-5% Synergy $0.12
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-14% Synergy $19.58
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-15% Synergy $44.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+26% Synergy $0.16
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+24% Synergy $0.18
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+22% Synergy $1.71
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+20% Synergy $0.23
Starnheim Memento Starnheim Memento
+5% Synergy $0.13
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.18
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+4% Synergy $0.27
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+3% Synergy $3.57
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+3% Synergy $0.87
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+2% Synergy $31.52
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+2% Synergy $8.96
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+1% Synergy $3.40
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $0.72
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.23
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-4% Synergy $0.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-10% Synergy $0.35

Lands

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

Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+18% Synergy $0.98
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+9% Synergy $0.19
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+7% Synergy $0.09
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.22
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+4% Synergy $0.29
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+4% Synergy $0.27
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+4% Synergy $5.00
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+4% Synergy $30.45
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+3% Synergy $10.12
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+3% Synergy $23.91
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+3% Synergy $25.26
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $14.76
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.16
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-1% Synergy $4.54
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-2% Synergy $0.36
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-5% Synergy $1.41
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.13

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