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Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
Price tag $0.50

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

#762 Current Rank
#775 Last Week
#1029 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.

Curious Farm Animals Curious Farm Animals
+4% Synergy $0.06
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+2% Synergy $0.66
Combustion Man Combustion Man
+2% Synergy $0.15
Sozin's Comet Sozin's Comet
+2% Synergy $6.58
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
+1% Synergy $1.54

High Synergy Cards

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

Anger Anger
+62% Synergy $1.61
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant Ifrit, Warden of Inferno Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
+55% Synergy $2.47
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+53% Synergy $0.26
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+51% Synergy $0.20
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+49% Synergy $15.89
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
+44% Synergy $0.18
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+41% Synergy $4.44
Metastatic Evangel Metastatic Evangel
+40% Synergy $0.39
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+40% Synergy $0.37
Zirda, the Dawnwaker Zirda, the Dawnwaker
+39% Synergy $1.57

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 $0.13
Big Score Big Score
+37% Synergy $0.72
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+36% Synergy $0.10
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+35% Synergy $0.45
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+35% Synergy $0.39
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+30% Synergy $2.57
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+19% Synergy $1.53
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+7% Synergy $1.06
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+2% Synergy $1.71
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-7% Synergy $4.82

Game Changers

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

Gamble Gamble
+5% Synergy $9.60
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+5% Synergy $11.38
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-1% Synergy $30.76
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-4% Synergy $44.01
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-7% Synergy $46.24
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-8% Synergy $30.49

Creatures

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

Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+35% Synergy $1.44
Angel of Indemnity Angel of Indemnity
+33% Synergy $4.09
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+28% Synergy $0.23
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant Bahamut, Warden of Light Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
+28% Synergy $0.43
Mog, Moogle Warrior Mog, Moogle Warrior
+28% Synergy $0.18
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+26% Synergy $0.11
Phlage, Titan of Fire's Fury Phlage, Titan of Fire's Fury
+26% Synergy $12.05
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+26% Synergy $0.70
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+25% Synergy $0.68
Tersa Lightshatter Tersa Lightshatter
+25% Synergy $0.45
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+23% Synergy $1.28
Charming Scoundrel Charming Scoundrel
+23% Synergy $0.68
Norn's Choirmaster Norn's Choirmaster
+23% Synergy $14.35
Glint-Horn Buccaneer Glint-Horn Buccaneer
+23% Synergy $6.27
Surly Badgersaur Surly Badgersaur
+21% Synergy $10.20
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+20% Synergy $3.79
Grateful Apparition Grateful Apparition
+20% Synergy $0.27
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+19% Synergy $4.40
Magmakin Artillerist Magmakin Artillerist
+19% Synergy $0.12
Summon: G.F. Ifrit Summon: G.F. Ifrit
+19% Synergy $0.03
Barbara Wright Barbara Wright
+19% Synergy $0.48
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+18% Synergy $2.20
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+18% Synergy $1.77
Fear of Missing Out Fear of Missing Out
+18% Synergy $2.94
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+17% Synergy $0.21
Summon: Yojimbo Summon: Yojimbo
+17% Synergy $1.77
Marauding Mako Marauding Mako
+16% Synergy $0.91
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+15% Synergy $18.43
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+14% Synergy $0.20
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+14% Synergy $1.89
The Jolly Balloon Man The Jolly Balloon Man
+14% Synergy $0.59
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+13% Synergy $2.81
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
+13% Synergy $18.70
Reveillark Reveillark
+13% Synergy $0.56
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+12% Synergy $0.27
Queen Kayla bin-Kroog Queen Kayla bin-Kroog
+12% Synergy $0.11
Lightning, Army of One Lightning, Army of One
+11% Synergy $5.71
Containment Construct Containment Construct
+11% Synergy $0.47
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+10% Synergy $10.96
Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+8% Synergy $0.20
Otharri, Suns' Glory Otharri, Suns' Glory
+8% Synergy $6.03
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+5% Synergy $3.50
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+4% Synergy $11.39
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+4% Synergy $5.17
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+3% Synergy $0.47
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+3% Synergy $1.65
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+3% Synergy $2.09
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+2% Synergy $42.73
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+2% Synergy $7.43
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
-2% Synergy $5.76

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 $2.52
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+14% Synergy $0.30
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+14% Synergy $0.80
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+13% Synergy $4.57
Heartwarming Redemption Heartwarming Redemption
+7% Synergy $0.11
Brought Back Brought Back
+6% Synergy $1.71
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+6% Synergy $0.99
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+4% Synergy $0.38
Abrade Abrade
+4% Synergy $0.13
Fire Magic Fire Magic
+4% Synergy $0.62
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+3% Synergy $5.84
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+3% Synergy $1.28
Lightning Helix Lightning Helix
+3% Synergy $0.14
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+3% Synergy $1.12
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+3% Synergy $15.02
Seething Song Seething Song
+3% Synergy $8.04
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+2% Synergy $3.79
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+1% Synergy $7.08
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $11.77
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
-1% Synergy $3.80
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-1% Synergy $9.22
Reprieve Reprieve
-1% Synergy $1.19
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-1% Synergy $7.50
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-2% Synergy $7.82
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-2% Synergy $1.61
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-4% Synergy $0.96
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
-4% Synergy $0.48
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-4% Synergy $48.80
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-8% Synergy $1.12
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-8% Synergy $14.89

Sorceries

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

Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+33% Synergy $0.20
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+25% Synergy $2.79
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+24% Synergy $1.31
Snort Snort
+17% Synergy $0.21
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+14% Synergy $0.19
Austere Command Austere Command
+12% Synergy $0.27
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+12% Synergy $0.40
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+9% Synergy $0.93
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+8% Synergy $3.21
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+7% Synergy $4.67
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+6% Synergy $2.26
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+6% Synergy $3.03
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+6% Synergy $1.55
Suplex Suplex
+6% Synergy $0.09
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+6% Synergy $0.10
Helping Hand Helping Hand
+6% Synergy $0.22
Call a Surprise Witness Call a Surprise Witness
+6% Synergy $0.08
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
+5% Synergy $2.23
Romantic Rendezvous Romantic Rendezvous
+5% Synergy $0.06
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+4% Synergy $0.22
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+4% Synergy $1499.99
Recommission Recommission
+4% Synergy $0.16
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+1% Synergy $1.05
Wrath of God Wrath of God
0% Synergy $2.70
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $3.39
Rip Apart Rip Apart
-2% Synergy $0.15

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
+28% Synergy $1.69
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+24% Synergy $3.83
Phoenix Down Phoenix Down
+21% Synergy $0.09
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+11% Synergy $1.52
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+10% Synergy $5.24
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+8% Synergy $15.51
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+7% Synergy $3.86
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+7% Synergy $6.31
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+7% Synergy $10.45
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+6% Synergy $9.75
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+5% Synergy $51.84
Currency Converter Currency Converter
+5% Synergy $10.49
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+3% Synergy $1.93
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+2% Synergy $3.70
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+2% Synergy $0.30
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.19
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-7% Synergy $3.20
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-23% Synergy $1.20

Enchantments

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

Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+21% Synergy $1.65
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+19% Synergy $5.49
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+12% Synergy $0.71
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+10% Synergy $0.47
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+9% Synergy $2.83
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+9% Synergy $1.86
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+8% Synergy $0.96
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+7% Synergy $2.06
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+7% Synergy $7.59
City on Fire City on Fire
+5% Synergy $8.73
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+5% Synergy $2.23
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+4% Synergy $13.74
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+4% Synergy $4.41
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+4% Synergy $8.77
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+3% Synergy $0.61
Land Tax Land Tax
-1% Synergy $20.00
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-3% Synergy $26.05

Utility Lands

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

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+18% Synergy $1.18
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+12% Synergy $0.57
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+9% Synergy $1.21
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+8% Synergy $10.11
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+8% Synergy $0.17
Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+6% Synergy $0.23
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+4% Synergy $1.30
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+3% Synergy $18.39
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+1% Synergy $3.51
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+1% Synergy $5.10
War Room War Room
+1% Synergy $4.92
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+1% Synergy $0.14
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+1% Synergy $0.05
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+1% Synergy $4.93
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+1% Synergy $1.24
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.11
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-2% Synergy $1.31
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
-3% Synergy $0.18
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $2.26
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
-9% Synergy $0.17
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-16% Synergy $0.37

Mana Artifacts

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

Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+15% Synergy $1.42
Hourglass of the Lost Hourglass of the Lost
+8% Synergy $0.62
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+7% Synergy $0.25
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+6% Synergy $1.96
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.34
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+3% Synergy $0.16
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $0.92
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-1% Synergy $0.41
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.17
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $1.22
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-5% Synergy $0.15

Lands

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

Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+20% Synergy $3.79
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+19% Synergy $8.34
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+18% Synergy $2.20
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
+17% Synergy $7.02
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+15% Synergy $0.17
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
+13% Synergy $0.39
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+12% Synergy $0.19
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+10% Synergy $4.91
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+7% Synergy $7.74
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
+7% Synergy $2.30
Glittering Massif Glittering Massif
+7% Synergy $0.20
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+6% Synergy $0.19
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+6% Synergy $0.14
Rabanastre, Royal City Rabanastre, Royal City
+6% Synergy $0.06
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+5% Synergy $0.15
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+5% Synergy $0.13
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+4% Synergy $24.24
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
+4% Synergy $2.30
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+3% Synergy $0.18
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
+3% Synergy $2.88
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
+3% Synergy $1.06
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $4.69
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.42
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+2% Synergy $13.30
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+2% Synergy $0.09
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.21
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+1% Synergy $13.78
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.11
Plateau Plateau
+1% Synergy $325.65
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+1% Synergy $20.39
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+1% Synergy $9.61
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+1% Synergy $13.06
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $30.82
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+1% Synergy $1.05
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+1% Synergy $13.68
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+1% Synergy $25.18
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.10
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.08
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.07
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
0% Synergy $0.31
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $11.77
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.16
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
-1% Synergy $0.10
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-2% Synergy $1.61
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.17
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
-4% Synergy $0.48
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
-4% Synergy $0.15
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-5% Synergy $0.10
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
-5% Synergy $0.07

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