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Hixus, Prison Warden
Price tag $0.29

Legendary CreatureHuman Soldier

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4499 Current Rank
#3809 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Hixus, Prison Warden.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Hixus, Prison Warden decks.

Ennis, Debate Moderator Ennis, Debate Moderator
+15% Synergy $0.25
Erode Erode
+5% Synergy $5.37

High Synergy Cards

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

Containment Priest Containment Priest
+54% Synergy $0.58
Selfless Squire Selfless Squire
+43% Synergy $0.38
Mandate of Peace Mandate of Peace
+42% Synergy $2.15
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+40% Synergy $2.58
Comeuppance Comeuppance
+39% Synergy $2.91
Palace Jailer Palace Jailer
+38% Synergy $0.21
Angel of the Dire Hour Angel of the Dire Hour
+38% Synergy $1.89
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+37% Synergy $1.22
Prison Term Prison Term
+37% Synergy $0.40
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+37% Synergy $1.78

Top Cards

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

Martial Law Martial Law
+35% Synergy $0.16
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+33% Synergy $9.19
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+31% Synergy $2.62
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+25% Synergy $8.04
Reprieve Reprieve
+20% Synergy $1.33
Land Tax Land Tax
+6% Synergy $13.49
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-4% Synergy $1.45
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-8% Synergy $1.32
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-20% Synergy $4.46
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-21% Synergy $1.22

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+3% Synergy $53.21
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+3% Synergy $14.61
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-5% Synergy $58.09
Farewell Farewell
-7% Synergy $6.17
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-9% Synergy $37.03

Creatures

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

Fiend Hunter Fiend Hunter
+28% Synergy $0.24
Banisher Priest Banisher Priest
+28% Synergy $0.29
Fairgrounds Warden Fairgrounds Warden
+27% Synergy $0.06
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+22% Synergy $0.29
Werefox Bodyguard Werefox Bodyguard
+22% Synergy $0.47
Angel of Sanctions Angel of Sanctions
+20% Synergy $0.33
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+19% Synergy $0.28
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+19% Synergy $3.07
Solitude Solitude
+19% Synergy $36.18
Sunpearl Kirin Sunpearl Kirin
+18% Synergy $0.34
Herald of Eternal Dawn Herald of Eternal Dawn
+17% Synergy $1.30
Sigrid, God-Favored Sigrid, God-Favored
+16% Synergy $0.29
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+14% Synergy $0.36
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+13% Synergy $4.41
Rhys, the Evermore Rhys, the Evermore
+13% Synergy $0.28
Stonecloaker Stonecloaker
+13% Synergy $0.16
Jeskai Barricade Jeskai Barricade
+13% Synergy $0.41
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+11% Synergy $0.63
Auramancer Auramancer
+11% Synergy $0.30
Gatta and Luzzu Gatta and Luzzu
+11% Synergy $0.30
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+10% Synergy $0.53
Champions of Minas Tirith Champions of Minas Tirith
+10% Synergy $0.36
Leonin Relic-Warder Leonin Relic-Warder
+10% Synergy $0.31
Gideon's Lawkeeper Gideon's Lawkeeper
+10% Synergy $0.35
Angel of Serenity Angel of Serenity
+9% Synergy $1.50
Guardian of Faith Guardian of Faith
+9% Synergy $0.60
Sand Scout Sand Scout
+9% Synergy $5.77
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+8% Synergy $0.32
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+8% Synergy $0.33
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+8% Synergy $0.43
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+8% Synergy $0.90
Appa, Steadfast Guardian Appa, Steadfast Guardian
+7% Synergy $5.96
The Wandering Rescuer The Wandering Rescuer
+7% Synergy $2.54
Doorkeeper Thrull Doorkeeper Thrull
+7% Synergy $1.03
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+6% Synergy $0.87
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+3% Synergy $2.17
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+2% Synergy $0.26
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+1% Synergy $1.68
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
0% Synergy $20.60
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-1% Synergy $59.32
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
-1% Synergy $0.35
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
-2% Synergy $3.44
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-3% Synergy $17.59
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-4% Synergy $3.93
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
-4% Synergy $4.62
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-5% Synergy $3.99
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
-6% Synergy $6.30
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-7% Synergy $4.55
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-7% Synergy $3.11
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-11% Synergy $0.31

Instants

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

Hallowed Moonlight Hallowed Moonlight
+27% Synergy $0.35
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+22% Synergy $5.21
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+21% Synergy $1.07
Condemn Condemn
+21% Synergy $0.26
Unexplained Absence Unexplained Absence
+21% Synergy $0.39
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+18% Synergy $2.60
Riot Control Riot Control
+16% Synergy $0.38
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+15% Synergy $1.19
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+15% Synergy $5.10
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+15% Synergy $0.26
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+14% Synergy $7.52
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+13% Synergy $2.14
Renounce the Guilds Renounce the Guilds
+13% Synergy $0.21
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+12% Synergy $6.58
Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+12% Synergy $1.67
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+11% Synergy $0.32
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+11% Synergy $0.31
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+11% Synergy $3.20
Fated Retribution Fated Retribution
+11% Synergy $0.32
Silence Silence
+10% Synergy $10.00
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+10% Synergy $3.12
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+10% Synergy $1.76
Illumination Illumination
+10% Synergy $0.78
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+9% Synergy $4.73
Trostani's Judgment Trostani's Judgment
+8% Synergy $0.17
Warping Wail Warping Wail
+8% Synergy $0.52
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+7% Synergy $4.01
Brought Back Brought Back
+7% Synergy $3.06
Second Sunrise Second Sunrise
+7% Synergy $2.98
Abolish Abolish
+7% Synergy $0.64
Cloud's Limit Break Cloud's Limit Break
+7% Synergy $0.27
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+6% Synergy $0.31
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+6% Synergy $4.73
March of Otherworldly Light March of Otherworldly Light
+6% Synergy $0.83
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+5% Synergy $4.08
Patrician's Scorn Patrician's Scorn
+5% Synergy $0.29
Kozilek's Command Kozilek's Command
+5% Synergy $6.15
Divine Verdict Divine Verdict
+5% Synergy $0.09
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+4% Synergy $12.85
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+4% Synergy $0.52
Crib Swap Crib Swap
+4% Synergy $0.22
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+3% Synergy $0.31
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+3% Synergy $0.14
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
0% Synergy $6.97
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-1% Synergy $1.79
Disenchant Disenchant
-3% Synergy $0.11
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-10% Synergy $7.35
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-12% Synergy $0.30
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-16% Synergy $15.93
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-17% Synergy $22.25

Sorceries

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

Rout Rout
+31% Synergy $0.42
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+22% Synergy $6.00
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+20% Synergy $0.67
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+13% Synergy $1.33
Fated Clash Fated Clash
+11% Synergy $8.33
Decree of Justice Decree of Justice
+9% Synergy $0.21
Makindi Stampede Makindi Mesas Makindi Stampede
+7% Synergy $0.25
Gaze of Justice Gaze of Justice
+5% Synergy $0.10
Wake the Reflections Wake the Reflections
+5% Synergy $0.14
End Hostilities End Hostilities
+5% Synergy $0.34
Reverse the Sands Reverse the Sands
+5% Synergy $0.83
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+3% Synergy $0.33
Sunfall Sunfall
+3% Synergy $0.68
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+2% Synergy $0.69
Split Up Split Up
+2% Synergy $1.94
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+2% Synergy $1.42
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
0% Synergy $0.28
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
0% Synergy $11.82
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
0% Synergy $2.29
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
-1% Synergy $1.12
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-2% Synergy $0.82
Austere Command Austere Command
-9% Synergy $0.42

Utility Artifacts

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

Coin of Mastery Coin of Mastery
+8% Synergy $1.49
Azor's Gateway Sanctum of the Sun Azor's Gateway
+8% Synergy $2.12
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+7% Synergy $6.04
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+6% Synergy $47.41
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+6% Synergy $5.37
Unidentified Hovership Unidentified Hovership
+5% Synergy $0.25
Spidersilk Net Spidersilk Net
+5% Synergy $0.27
The Millennium Calendar The Millennium Calendar
+5% Synergy $3.32
Investigator's Journal Investigator's Journal
+5% Synergy $0.25
Leyline Dowser Leyline Dowser
+5% Synergy $0.27
Bösium Strip Bösium Strip
+5% Synergy $4.47
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+5% Synergy $34.13
Amber Prison Amber Prison
+5% Synergy $0.39
Aligned Hedron Network Aligned Hedron Network
+5% Synergy $0.25
Monkey Cage Monkey Cage
+5% Synergy $3.39
Orbs of Warding Orbs of Warding
+5% Synergy $0.53
Knowledge Pool Knowledge Pool
+5% Synergy $1.16
Hall of Triumph Hall of Triumph
+5% Synergy $0.38
Portable Hole Portable Hole
+4% Synergy $0.31
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+2% Synergy $1.46
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
0% Synergy $26.88
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
-2% Synergy $7.16
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
-2% Synergy $7.82
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-5% Synergy $0.30
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-14% Synergy $1.26
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-17% Synergy $5.50
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-22% Synergy $4.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-25% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

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

Cast Out Cast Out
+32% Synergy $0.30
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+30% Synergy $0.19
Prison Realm Prison Realm
+28% Synergy $0.17
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+28% Synergy $12.14
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+26% Synergy $0.14
Prison Sentence Prison Sentence
+24% Synergy $0.09
Arrest Arrest
+24% Synergy $0.20
Stasis Snare Stasis Snare
+21% Synergy $0.13
Seal Away Seal Away
+19% Synergy $0.19
Quarantine Field Quarantine Field
+19% Synergy $0.32
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+18% Synergy $0.64
Consulate Crackdown Consulate Crackdown
+16% Synergy $0.12
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+15% Synergy $28.00
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+14% Synergy $4.72
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+14% Synergy $6.60
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+12% Synergy $5.34
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+11% Synergy $0.55
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+11% Synergy $0.45
Banishment Banishment
+11% Synergy $0.17
Seal from Existence Seal from Existence
+10% Synergy $0.25
Near-Death Experience Near-Death Experience
+8% Synergy $0.53
Static Net Static Net
+8% Synergy $0.09
Thopter Arrest Thopter Arrest
+8% Synergy $0.15
Suppression Bonds Suppression Bonds
+8% Synergy $0.12
Conclave Tribunal Conclave Tribunal
+8% Synergy $0.10
Citizen's Arrest Citizen's Arrest
+8% Synergy $0.09
Detainment Spell Detainment Spell
+8% Synergy $0.25
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+7% Synergy $0.81
Valor in Akros Valor in Akros
+7% Synergy $0.11
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+5% Synergy $1.04
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+5% Synergy $0.50
Chains of Custody Chains of Custody
+5% Synergy $0.19
Kinbinding Kinbinding
+5% Synergy $0.34
Trapped in the Screen Trapped in the Screen
+5% Synergy $0.18
Shackles Shackles
+5% Synergy $0.11
Hieromancer's Cage Hieromancer's Cage
+5% Synergy $0.06
Sigarda's Imprisonment Sigarda's Imprisonment
+5% Synergy $0.11
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+5% Synergy $7.95
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+4% Synergy $1.26
Four Knocks Four Knocks
+4% Synergy $0.61
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+3% Synergy $9.15
Ossification Ossification
+3% Synergy $0.26
Spirit Link Spirit Link
+3% Synergy $0.23
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+3% Synergy $4.59
The Legend of Yangchen Avatar Yangchen The Legend of Yangchen
+3% Synergy $4.16
Pacifism Pacifism
+3% Synergy $0.08
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+2% Synergy $0.59
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+2% Synergy $1.19
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-4% Synergy $2.93
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-8% Synergy $4.03

Planeswalkers

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

The Wandering Emperor The Wandering Emperor
+22% Synergy $4.37
Gideon Jura Gideon Jura
+5% Synergy $0.36
Gideon, Champion of Justice Gideon, Champion of Justice
+5% Synergy $0.42
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
+5% Synergy $11.54
Gideon of the Trials Gideon of the Trials
+4% Synergy $2.10
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-3% Synergy $39.18

Utility Lands

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

Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+22% Synergy $0.31
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+19% Synergy $0.33
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+15% Synergy $1.21
War Room War Room
+13% Synergy $2.52
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+13% Synergy $5.99
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+13% Synergy $0.40
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+13% Synergy $5.74
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+12% Synergy $11.15
Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+10% Synergy $6.97
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+8% Synergy $0.36
Mage-Ring Network Mage-Ring Network
+8% Synergy $0.36
Throne of the High City Throne of the High City
+7% Synergy $0.33
New Benalia New Benalia
+6% Synergy $0.27
Fountainport Fountainport
+5% Synergy $3.42
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+5% Synergy $0.91
Scrying Sheets Scrying Sheets
+5% Synergy $3.83
Labyrinth of Skophos Labyrinth of Skophos
+5% Synergy $0.31
Tocasia's Dig Site Tocasia's Dig Site
+5% Synergy $0.27
Mystifying Maze Mystifying Maze
+5% Synergy $0.63
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+4% Synergy $12.90
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+4% Synergy $3.01
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+4% Synergy $0.34
Nomad Stadium Nomad Stadium
+4% Synergy $0.47
Shefet Dunes Shefet Dunes
+4% Synergy $0.32
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+3% Synergy $0.80
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+3% Synergy $18.86
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+3% Synergy $0.24
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+3% Synergy $4.51
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+2% Synergy $0.54
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+2% Synergy $0.21
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+2% Synergy $0.29
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+1% Synergy $0.26
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+1% Synergy $0.32
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $40.73
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $2.94
Karoo Karoo
-2% Synergy $1.17
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-2% Synergy $7.26
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-3% Synergy $7.37
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-6% Synergy $0.33
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-8% Synergy $0.38
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-16% Synergy $51.37
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-20% Synergy $4.72
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-22% Synergy $6.18

Mana Artifacts

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

Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+21% Synergy $0.23
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+14% Synergy $2.51
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.33
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.21
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+3% Synergy $11.98
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.34
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+2% Synergy $3.59
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+2% Synergy $4.25
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+1% Synergy $35.66
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+1% Synergy $1.08
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $2.20
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-5% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-13% Synergy $1.13
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-17% Synergy $1.10

Lands

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

Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+13% Synergy $1.33
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+10% Synergy $0.54
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+9% Synergy $0.12
Makindi Stampede Makindi Mesas Makindi Stampede
+7% Synergy $0.25
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+6% Synergy $0.31
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+6% Synergy $35.38
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+5% Synergy $3.30
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.16
Sunken Citadel Sunken Citadel
+5% Synergy $0.54
Grasslands Grasslands
+5% Synergy $0.27
Flood Plain Flood Plain
+5% Synergy $0.41
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.33
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $37.91
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+2% Synergy $11.39
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+2% Synergy $31.86
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+2% Synergy $16.02
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+2% Synergy $31.39
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
0% Synergy $0.35
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-1% Synergy $1.79
Plains Plains
-2% Synergy $0.08
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-7% Synergy $3.11
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-10% Synergy $0.27

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