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Hixus, Prison Warden
Price tag $0.23

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

#3442 Current Rank
#3390 Last Week
#3743 Last Month

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
+33% Synergy $0.11
Erode Erode
+20% Synergy $5.90

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
+46% Synergy $0.37
Mandate of Peace Mandate of Peace
+45% Synergy $2.02
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+43% Synergy $2.55
Palace Jailer Palace Jailer
+40% Synergy $0.20
Angel of the Dire Hour Angel of the Dire Hour
+40% Synergy $1.78
Prison Term Prison Term
+39% Synergy $0.40
Comeuppance Comeuppance
+38% Synergy $2.50
Martial Law Martial Law
+37% Synergy $0.15
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+37% Synergy $0.98

Top Cards

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

Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+36% Synergy $0.91
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+35% Synergy $9.31
Reprieve Reprieve
+26% Synergy $1.22
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+21% Synergy $8.31
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+19% Synergy $3.52
Land Tax Land Tax
+8% Synergy $15.72
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $1.43
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-4% Synergy $0.99
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-16% Synergy $0.91
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-20% Synergy $4.42

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+7% Synergy $55.57
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+3% Synergy $12.81
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-1% Synergy $57.27
Farewell Farewell
-7% Synergy $6.50
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-9% Synergy $36.19

Creatures

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

Banisher Priest Banisher Priest
+33% Synergy $0.30
Fiend Hunter Fiend Hunter
+31% Synergy $0.15
Fairgrounds Warden Fairgrounds Warden
+28% Synergy $0.06
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+24% Synergy $0.22
Angel of Sanctions Angel of Sanctions
+21% Synergy $0.33
Solitude Solitude
+20% Synergy $36.55
Herald of Eternal Dawn Herald of Eternal Dawn
+20% Synergy $0.77
Werefox Bodyguard Werefox Bodyguard
+20% Synergy $0.45
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+18% Synergy $0.24
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+18% Synergy $3.60
Sunpearl Kirin Sunpearl Kirin
+16% Synergy $0.24
Sigrid, God-Favored Sigrid, God-Favored
+16% Synergy $0.26
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+14% Synergy $0.46
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+14% Synergy $4.00
Jeskai Barricade Jeskai Barricade
+14% Synergy $0.40
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+13% Synergy $0.37
Stonecloaker Stonecloaker
+13% Synergy $0.16
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+12% Synergy $0.39
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+12% Synergy $0.58
Auramancer Auramancer
+12% Synergy $0.26
Champions of Minas Tirith Champions of Minas Tirith
+11% Synergy $0.36
Gideon's Lawkeeper Gideon's Lawkeeper
+11% Synergy $0.30
Angel of Serenity Angel of Serenity
+10% Synergy $1.54
Leonin Relic-Warder Leonin Relic-Warder
+10% Synergy $0.33
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+8% Synergy $0.64
Auron, Venerated Guardian Auron, Venerated Guardian
+8% Synergy $0.29
Rhys, the Evermore Rhys, the Evermore
+8% Synergy $0.32
Flock Impostor Flock Impostor
+8% Synergy $0.22
Gatta and Luzzu Gatta and Luzzu
+8% Synergy $0.30
Bronzebeak Foragers Bronzebeak Foragers
+8% Synergy $0.36
Monk Idealist Monk Idealist
+8% Synergy $0.08
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+7% Synergy $0.48
Guardian of Faith Guardian of Faith
+7% Synergy $1.09
The Wandering Rescuer The Wandering Rescuer
+7% Synergy $2.02
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+6% Synergy $0.32
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+6% Synergy $0.92
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+4% Synergy $1.89
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+3% Synergy $19.74
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+2% Synergy $1.09
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+2% Synergy $0.29
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
0% Synergy $55.88
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
0% Synergy $0.29
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-2% Synergy $16.53
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
-2% Synergy $3.50
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-3% Synergy $3.75
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-6% Synergy $2.79
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-7% Synergy $2.99
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-9% Synergy $14.05
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-10% Synergy $7.40
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
+28% Synergy $0.32
Condemn Condemn
+25% Synergy $0.26
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+23% Synergy $4.76
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+19% Synergy $1.12
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+19% Synergy $7.31
Unexplained Absence Unexplained Absence
+19% Synergy $0.35
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+17% Synergy $2.34
Riot Control Riot Control
+17% Synergy $0.25
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+16% Synergy $2.09
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+16% Synergy $1.30
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+15% Synergy $0.25
Renounce the Guilds Renounce the Guilds
+14% Synergy $0.15
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+13% Synergy $5.22
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+12% Synergy $0.26
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+12% Synergy $5.81
Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+12% Synergy $1.46
Silence Silence
+11% Synergy $8.81
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+11% Synergy $2.85
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+11% Synergy $1.22
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+11% Synergy $2.89
Fated Retribution Fated Retribution
+11% Synergy $0.33
Illumination Illumination
+11% Synergy $0.77
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+10% Synergy $5.13
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+9% Synergy $0.27
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+8% Synergy $6.16
Cloud's Limit Break Cloud's Limit Break
+8% Synergy $0.31
Second Sunrise Second Sunrise
+8% Synergy $3.05
Warping Wail Warping Wail
+8% Synergy $0.42
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+7% Synergy $0.25
Abolish Abolish
+7% Synergy $0.59
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+6% Synergy $3.22
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+6% Synergy $0.26
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+6% Synergy $5.60
March of Otherworldly Light March of Otherworldly Light
+6% Synergy $0.74
Patrician's Scorn Patrician's Scorn
+6% Synergy $0.29
Kozilek's Command Kozilek's Command
+6% Synergy $6.09
Divine Verdict Divine Verdict
+6% Synergy $0.01
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+5% Synergy $13.26
Brought Back Brought Back
+5% Synergy $2.28
Devouring Light Devouring Light
+5% Synergy $0.13
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+4% Synergy $0.15
Crib Swap Crib Swap
+4% Synergy $0.19
Tithe Tithe
+4% Synergy $36.69
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+3% Synergy $7.47
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.59
Disenchant Disenchant
-2% Synergy $0.08
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-9% Synergy $0.33
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-10% Synergy $6.82
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-14% Synergy $21.17
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-16% Synergy $18.26

Sorceries

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

Rout Rout
+33% Synergy $0.40
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+24% Synergy $5.58
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+18% Synergy $0.41
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+14% Synergy $1.26
Decree of Justice Decree of Justice
+7% Synergy $0.17
Makindi Stampede Makindi Mesas Makindi Stampede
+7% Synergy $0.17
Fated Clash Fated Clash
+6% Synergy $6.06
Gaze of Justice Gaze of Justice
+6% Synergy $0.15
Reverse the Sands Reverse the Sands
+6% Synergy $0.55
End Hostilities End Hostilities
+5% Synergy $0.38
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+4% Synergy $0.30
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+2% Synergy $1.55
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+1% Synergy $0.32
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
0% Synergy $11.31
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
0% Synergy $0.57
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
-1% Synergy $1.05
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-4% Synergy $0.36
Austere Command Austere Command
-9% Synergy $0.59

Utility Artifacts

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

Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+27% Synergy $1.95
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+10% Synergy $6.04
Azor's Gateway Sanctum of the Sun Azor's Gateway
+8% Synergy $2.52
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+7% Synergy $5.69
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+6% Synergy $44.59
Unidentified Hovership Unidentified Hovership
+6% Synergy $0.21
Leyline Dowser Leyline Dowser
+6% Synergy $0.20
Bösium Strip Bösium Strip
+6% Synergy $3.63
Monkey Cage Monkey Cage
+6% Synergy $3.48
Amber Prison Amber Prison
+6% Synergy $0.38
Aligned Hedron Network Aligned Hedron Network
+6% Synergy $0.28
Orbs of Warding Orbs of Warding
+6% Synergy $0.53
Spidersilk Net Spidersilk Net
+5% Synergy $0.23
The Millennium Calendar The Millennium Calendar
+5% Synergy $3.31
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+5% Synergy $30.56
Knowledge Pool Knowledge Pool
+5% Synergy $1.08
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+5% Synergy $12.21
Portable Hole Portable Hole
+4% Synergy $0.35
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+1% Synergy $28.34
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
-1% Synergy $7.62
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
-1% Synergy $6.96
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-5% Synergy $0.31
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-13% Synergy $1.42
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-17% Synergy $5.37
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-19% Synergy $3.57
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-22% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

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

Cast Out Cast Out
+34% Synergy $0.14
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+32% Synergy $0.20
Prison Realm Prison Realm
+31% Synergy $0.15
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+28% Synergy $0.15
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+27% Synergy $14.43
Arrest Arrest
+25% Synergy $0.15
Prison Sentence Prison Sentence
+25% Synergy $0.10
Quarantine Field Quarantine Field
+20% Synergy $0.34
Seal Away Seal Away
+20% Synergy $0.24
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+19% Synergy $0.55
Stasis Snare Stasis Snare
+19% Synergy $0.11
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+17% Synergy $30.14
Consulate Crackdown Consulate Crackdown
+17% Synergy $0.14
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+15% Synergy $4.77
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+13% Synergy $4.70
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+11% Synergy $0.44
Banishment Banishment
+11% Synergy $0.16
Seal from Existence Seal from Existence
+10% Synergy $0.18
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+9% Synergy $0.48
Thopter Arrest Thopter Arrest
+9% Synergy $0.15
Static Net Static Net
+8% Synergy $0.09
Near-Death Experience Near-Death Experience
+8% Synergy $0.51
Citizen's Arrest Citizen's Arrest
+8% Synergy $0.05
Detainment Spell Detainment Spell
+8% Synergy $0.26
Conclave Tribunal Conclave Tribunal
+8% Synergy $0.10
Suppression Bonds Suppression Bonds
+8% Synergy $0.09
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+7% Synergy $0.68
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+6% Synergy $0.56
Trapped in the Screen Trapped in the Screen
+6% Synergy $0.18
Shackles Shackles
+6% Synergy $0.10
Hieromancer's Cage Hieromancer's Cage
+6% Synergy $0.06
Isolation Zone Isolation Zone
+6% Synergy $0.04
Silkwrap Silkwrap
+6% Synergy $0.09
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+5% Synergy $0.82
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+5% Synergy $0.45
Chains of Custody Chains of Custody
+5% Synergy $0.27
Valor in Akros Valor in Akros
+5% Synergy $0.11
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+5% Synergy $5.38
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+5% Synergy $15.77
Spirit Link Spirit Link
+4% Synergy $0.27
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+4% Synergy $1.11
Swift Reconfiguration Swift Reconfiguration
+4% Synergy $4.00
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+3% Synergy $0.93
Ossification Ossification
+3% Synergy $0.26
Pacifism Pacifism
+3% Synergy $0.13
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+1% Synergy $1.90
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
0% Synergy $8.79
Timely Ward Timely Ward
-1% Synergy $3.75
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-3% Synergy $2.55
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-4% Synergy $3.45

Planeswalkers

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

The Wandering Emperor The Wandering Emperor
+24% Synergy $4.46
Gideon, Champion of Justice Gideon, Champion of Justice
+5% Synergy $0.43
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
+5% Synergy $11.02
Gideon Jura Gideon Jura
+5% Synergy $0.35
Gideon of the Trials Gideon of the Trials
+5% Synergy $2.45
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-2% Synergy $39.94

Utility Lands

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

Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+22% Synergy $0.26
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+18% Synergy $5.44
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+16% Synergy $1.79
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+15% Synergy $0.40
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+15% Synergy $0.21
War Room War Room
+13% Synergy $2.31
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+13% Synergy $9.82
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+11% Synergy $5.68
Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+11% Synergy $7.90
Mage-Ring Network Mage-Ring Network
+8% Synergy $0.28
Throne of the High City Throne of the High City
+8% Synergy $0.15
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+6% Synergy $0.37
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+5% Synergy $10.00
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+5% Synergy $0.95
Scrying Sheets Scrying Sheets
+5% Synergy $4.28
Mystifying Maze Mystifying Maze
+5% Synergy $0.64
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+5% Synergy $0.36
Labyrinth of Skophos Labyrinth of Skophos
+5% Synergy $0.31
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+4% Synergy $3.26
Nomad Stadium Nomad Stadium
+4% Synergy $0.47
New Benalia New Benalia
+4% Synergy $0.26
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+4% Synergy $4.60
Shefet Dunes Shefet Dunes
+4% Synergy $0.30
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+3% Synergy $0.66
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+3% Synergy $17.69
Fountainport Fountainport
+3% Synergy $2.90
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+3% Synergy $0.24
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $2.51
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+2% Synergy $0.33
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+2% Synergy $0.36
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+2% Synergy $0.44
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+2% Synergy $0.25
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+2% Synergy $0.27
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $39.75
Karoo Karoo
-2% Synergy $1.22
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-2% Synergy $5.85
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-6% Synergy $1.11
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-8% Synergy $0.35
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-12% Synergy $51.56
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-21% Synergy $8.16
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-21% Synergy $6.26

Mana Artifacts

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

Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+20% Synergy $0.18
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+18% Synergy $2.90
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+12% Synergy $0.34
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+7% Synergy $0.34
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.26
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+3% Synergy $10.73
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+2% Synergy $36.86
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+2% Synergy $3.50
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+2% Synergy $0.47
Caged Sun Caged Sun
0% Synergy $3.87
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $0.65
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-5% Synergy $0.36
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-15% Synergy $0.39

Lands

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

Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+14% Synergy $1.26
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+11% Synergy $0.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+10% Synergy $0.23
Makindi Stampede Makindi Mesas Makindi Stampede
+7% Synergy $0.17
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.27
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+6% Synergy $0.26
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+6% Synergy $39.10
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+6% Synergy $1.00
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+6% Synergy $34.32
Flood Plain Flood Plain
+6% Synergy $0.44
Grasslands Grasslands
+6% Synergy $0.26
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.26
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+5% Synergy $10.36
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+5% Synergy $32.49
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+5% Synergy $15.07
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+5% Synergy $28.81
Sunken Citadel Sunken Citadel
+5% Synergy $0.40
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+3% Synergy $0.40
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.59
Plains Plains
-5% Synergy $0.15
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-6% Synergy $2.79
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-10% Synergy $0.28

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