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Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
Price tag $1.00

Legendary CreatureHuman Noble Wizard

Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for W
Boros

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#735 Current Rank
#729 Last Week
#1070 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant decks.

Spectacular Spider-Man Spectacular Spider-Man
+3% Synergy $4.40
Romantic Rendezvous Romantic Rendezvous
+3% Synergy $0.06
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
+2% Synergy $0.20
Sozin's Comet Sozin's Comet
+2% Synergy $18.35
Hobgoblin, Mantled Marauder Hobgoblin, Mantled Marauder
+1% Synergy $0.11

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant's abilities and overall game plan.

Anger Anger
+62% Synergy $1.45
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant Ifrit, Warden of Inferno Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
+54% Synergy $3.71
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+53% Synergy $0.23
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+51% Synergy $0.28
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+50% Synergy $8.56
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
+43% Synergy $0.17
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+40% Synergy $0.27
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+40% Synergy $6.23
Metastatic Evangel Metastatic Evangel
+40% Synergy $0.44
Zirda, the Dawnwaker Zirda, the Dawnwaker
+39% Synergy $0.93

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant decks.

Banon, the Returners' Leader Banon, the Returners' Leader
+39% Synergy $0.18
Big Score Big Score
+37% Synergy $0.69
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+36% Synergy $0.79
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+35% Synergy $0.44
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+35% Synergy $0.12
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+31% Synergy $2.33
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+20% Synergy $1.83
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+7% Synergy $1.38
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+2% Synergy $1.14
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-7% Synergy $5.23

Game Changers

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

Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+6% Synergy $8.47
Gamble Gamble
+5% Synergy $11.61
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-1% Synergy $28.63
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $78.29
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-5% Synergy $36.64
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-7% Synergy $50.09
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-8% Synergy $32.03

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+35% Synergy $0.83
Angel of Indemnity Angel of Indemnity
+34% Synergy $3.85
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+28% Synergy $0.25
Mog, Moogle Warrior Mog, Moogle Warrior
+28% Synergy $0.98
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant Bahamut, Warden of Light Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
+28% Synergy $0.77
Phlage, Titan of Fire's Fury Phlage, Titan of Fire's Fury
+27% Synergy $10.09
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+26% Synergy $0.11
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+25% Synergy $0.75
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+25% Synergy $0.70
Tersa Lightshatter Tersa Lightshatter
+25% Synergy $0.64
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+23% Synergy $2.36
Charming Scoundrel Charming Scoundrel
+23% Synergy $0.72
Norn's Choirmaster Norn's Choirmaster
+23% Synergy $12.78
Glint-Horn Buccaneer Glint-Horn Buccaneer
+23% Synergy $4.97
Surly Badgersaur Surly Badgersaur
+23% Synergy $9.69
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+21% Synergy $4.13
Grateful Apparition Grateful Apparition
+21% Synergy $0.25
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+20% Synergy $3.79
Fear of Missing Out Fear of Missing Out
+19% Synergy $3.61
Magmakin Artillerist Magmakin Artillerist
+19% Synergy $0.08
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+18% Synergy $1.59
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+18% Synergy $1.98
Summon: G.F. Ifrit Summon: G.F. Ifrit
+18% Synergy $0.03
Barbara Wright Barbara Wright
+18% Synergy $0.65
Summon: Yojimbo Summon: Yojimbo
+17% Synergy $1.57
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+16% Synergy $0.26
Marauding Mako Marauding Mako
+16% Synergy $1.29
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+15% Synergy $0.26
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+14% Synergy $1.64
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+14% Synergy $21.71
The Jolly Balloon Man The Jolly Balloon Man
+13% Synergy $0.50
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+13% Synergy $3.31
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+13% Synergy $0.34
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
+13% Synergy $19.50
Reveillark Reveillark
+13% Synergy $0.75
Queen Kayla bin-Kroog Queen Kayla bin-Kroog
+12% Synergy $0.13
Lightning, Army of One Lightning, Army of One
+11% Synergy $10.68
Containment Construct Containment Construct
+11% Synergy $0.42
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+10% Synergy $11.33
Otharri, Suns' Glory Otharri, Suns' Glory
+8% Synergy $2.55
Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+7% Synergy $0.20
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+5% Synergy $5.25
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+4% Synergy $14.76
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+4% Synergy $0.66
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+3% Synergy $41.79
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+3% Synergy $2.77
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+2% Synergy $10.22
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+1% Synergy $1.28
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
0% Synergy $3.72
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
-2% Synergy $3.38

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant safe.

Laughing Mad Laughing Mad
+31% Synergy $0.09
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+21% Synergy $1.33
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+16% Synergy $0.40
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+14% Synergy $3.83
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+13% Synergy $1.18
Heartwarming Redemption Heartwarming Redemption
+7% Synergy $0.11
Brought Back Brought Back
+7% Synergy $1.44
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+6% Synergy $0.71
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+5% Synergy $0.50
Abrade Abrade
+5% Synergy $0.12
Fire Magic Fire Magic
+4% Synergy $1.51
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+3% Synergy $4.14
Lightning Helix Lightning Helix
+3% Synergy $0.13
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+3% Synergy $3.46
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+3% Synergy $1.04
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+3% Synergy $6.67
Seething Song Seething Song
+3% Synergy $6.37
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+2% Synergy $1.01
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+1% Synergy $9.52
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
0% Synergy $8.91
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $11.42
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
-1% Synergy $2.34
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-1% Synergy $7.43
Reprieve Reprieve
-1% Synergy $1.36
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-1% Synergy $6.87
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-2% Synergy $1.69
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-4% Synergy $0.68
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
-4% Synergy $0.48
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-4% Synergy $52.81
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-8% Synergy $0.97
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-8% Synergy $17.98

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant's game plan and control the board.

Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+33% Synergy $0.16
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+25% Synergy $5.29
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+23% Synergy $1.24
Snort Snort
+17% Synergy $0.25
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+14% Synergy $0.20
Austere Command Austere Command
+12% Synergy $0.21
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+12% Synergy $0.38
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+10% Synergy $0.56
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+9% Synergy $2.85
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+7% Synergy $5.19
Suplex Suplex
+7% Synergy $0.11
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+6% Synergy $2.51
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+6% Synergy $1.86
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+6% Synergy $0.08
Helping Hand Helping Hand
+6% Synergy $0.17
Call a Surprise Witness Call a Surprise Witness
+6% Synergy $0.08
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
+6% Synergy $7.30
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+5% Synergy $4.78
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+5% Synergy $0.24
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+5% Synergy $1486.43
Recommission Recommission
+3% Synergy $0.12
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+1% Synergy $0.93
Farewell Farewell
0% Synergy $3.33
Wrath of God Wrath of God
0% Synergy $2.26
Rip Apart Rip Apart
-3% Synergy $0.17

Utility Artifacts

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

Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+30% Synergy $2.20
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+24% Synergy $5.02
Phoenix Down Phoenix Down
+20% Synergy $0.12
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+12% Synergy $1.43
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+10% Synergy $4.34
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+8% Synergy $18.83
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+7% Synergy $4.12
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+7% Synergy $9.12
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+7% Synergy $11.90
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+5% Synergy $7.68
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+5% Synergy $59.53
Currency Converter Currency Converter
+5% Synergy $9.70
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+3% Synergy $3.93
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+2% Synergy $2.70
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+2% Synergy $0.16
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.21
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-7% Synergy $3.92
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-23% Synergy $1.14

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+20% Synergy $1.76
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+18% Synergy $6.44
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+12% Synergy $0.55
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+10% Synergy $0.43
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+10% Synergy $1.84
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+9% Synergy $1.60
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+9% Synergy $3.14
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+7% Synergy $3.04
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+7% Synergy $6.82
City on Fire City on Fire
+5% Synergy $8.08
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+5% Synergy $9.15
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+5% Synergy $2.50
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+4% Synergy $5.21
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+3% Synergy $10.71
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+3% Synergy $0.77
Land Tax Land Tax
-1% Synergy $22.02
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-3% Synergy $24.39

Utility Lands

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

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+18% Synergy $1.55
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+12% Synergy $0.68
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+9% Synergy $8.42
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+8% Synergy $1.87
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+8% Synergy $0.14
Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+6% Synergy $0.58
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+4% Synergy $2.58
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+3% Synergy $16.79
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+1% Synergy $4.06
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+1% Synergy $3.80
War Room War Room
+1% Synergy $3.03
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+1% Synergy $5.95
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+1% Synergy $0.15
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+1% Synergy $0.07
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+1% Synergy $1.07
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.13
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
-3% Synergy $0.13
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-3% Synergy $1.00
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $1.99
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
-9% Synergy $0.16
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-17% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+16% Synergy $2.73
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+8% Synergy $0.29
Hourglass of the Lost Hourglass of the Lost
+8% Synergy $0.61
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+6% Synergy $1.22
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.49
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+3% Synergy $0.25
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.46
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $1.05
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-1% Synergy $0.58
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.13
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-5% Synergy $0.17
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $1.04

Lands

The mana base foundation for Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+21% Synergy $4.13
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+20% Synergy $9.06
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
+18% Synergy $6.54
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+18% Synergy $1.59
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+15% Synergy $0.26
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
+14% Synergy $0.32
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+13% Synergy $0.24
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+11% Synergy $5.28
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+9% Synergy $6.70
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+7% Synergy $0.24
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+6% Synergy $0.21
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
+6% Synergy $2.90
Glittering Massif Glittering Massif
+6% Synergy $0.40
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+5% Synergy $0.12
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+5% Synergy $22.31
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+5% Synergy $0.11
Rabanastre, Royal City Rabanastre, Royal City
+5% Synergy $0.07
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
+4% Synergy $2.69
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
+3% Synergy $3.12
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
+3% Synergy $1.03
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $4.81
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.52
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.27
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+2% Synergy $0.19
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+2% Synergy $21.48
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+2% Synergy $12.90
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+2% Synergy $8.50
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+2% Synergy $0.07
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+1% Synergy $13.07
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.16
Plateau Plateau
+1% Synergy $326.81
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+1% Synergy $13.38
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $32.18
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+1% Synergy $0.93
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+1% Synergy $12.77
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+1% Synergy $23.54
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.05
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.05
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.12
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
0% Synergy $0.27
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $11.42
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.16
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-2% Synergy $1.69
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
-2% Synergy $0.13
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
-4% Synergy $0.48
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-5% Synergy $0.17
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.16
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
-5% Synergy $0.09

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