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Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
Price tag $1.97

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

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#696 Current Rank
#673 Last Week
#851 Past 2 Years

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.

Pursue the Past Pursue the Past
+23% Synergy $0.15
Ark of Hunger Ark of Hunger
+22% Synergy $0.37
Hardened Academic Hardened Academic
+12% Synergy $0.52
Lorehold Charm Lorehold Charm
+7% Synergy $0.25
Turbulent Steppe Turbulent Steppe
+3% Synergy $4.12

High Synergy Cards

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

Anger Anger
+58% Synergy $0.41
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant Ifrit, Warden of Inferno Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
+54% Synergy $5.64
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+51% Synergy $0.24
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+49% Synergy $0.32
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+43% Synergy $16.45
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
+42% Synergy $0.36
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+40% Synergy $6.44
Metastatic Evangel Metastatic Evangel
+40% Synergy $0.34
Zirda, the Dawnwaker Zirda, the Dawnwaker
+39% Synergy $1.58
Banon, the Returners' Leader Banon, the Returners' Leader
+38% Synergy $0.33

Top Cards

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

Demand Answers Demand Answers
+38% Synergy $0.50
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+36% Synergy $0.30
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+35% Synergy $0.37
Big Score Big Score
+33% Synergy $0.53
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+32% Synergy $0.32
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+29% Synergy $3.93
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+16% Synergy $0.88
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+5% Synergy $1.32
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+2% Synergy $1.22
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-5% Synergy $4.41

Game Changers

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

Gamble Gamble
+5% Synergy $15.84
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+4% Synergy $11.25
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+0% Synergy $43.04
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $6.17
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-3% Synergy $58.09
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-4% Synergy $53.21
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-6% Synergy $37.03

Creatures

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

Angel of Indemnity Angel of Indemnity
+34% Synergy $0.39
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+34% Synergy $0.34
Mog, Moogle Warrior Mog, Moogle Warrior
+29% Synergy $0.24
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant Bahamut, Warden of Light Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
+27% Synergy $0.79
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+27% Synergy $0.28
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+26% Synergy $1.36
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+25% Synergy $0.42
Phlage, Titan of Fire's Fury Phlage, Titan of Fire's Fury
+25% Synergy $5.91
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+25% Synergy $1.48
Charming Scoundrel Charming Scoundrel
+22% Synergy $0.99
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+22% Synergy $2.73
Norn's Choirmaster Norn's Choirmaster
+22% Synergy $16.39
Tersa Lightshatter Tersa Lightshatter
+21% Synergy $1.56
Barbara Wright Barbara Wright
+21% Synergy $0.63
Glint-Horn Buccaneer Glint-Horn Buccaneer
+20% Synergy $7.02
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+20% Synergy $2.32
Grateful Apparition Grateful Apparition
+19% Synergy $0.33
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+19% Synergy $2.71
Magmakin Artillerist Magmakin Artillerist
+19% Synergy $0.25
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+18% Synergy $3.11
Summon: G.F. Ifrit Summon: G.F. Ifrit
+17% Synergy $0.17
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+17% Synergy $29.84
Surly Badgersaur Surly Badgersaur
+17% Synergy $12.95
Fear of Missing Out Fear of Missing Out
+17% Synergy $2.86
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+16% Synergy $1.33
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+15% Synergy $0.31
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+15% Synergy $0.35
Summon: Yojimbo Summon: Yojimbo
+15% Synergy $1.29
The Jolly Balloon Man The Jolly Balloon Man
+14% Synergy $0.79
Marauding Mako Marauding Mako
+14% Synergy $0.89
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+13% Synergy $4.55
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+13% Synergy $5.51
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
+12% Synergy $28.67
Queen Kayla bin-Kroog Queen Kayla bin-Kroog
+11% Synergy $0.27
Reveillark Reveillark
+10% Synergy $0.88
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+10% Synergy $14.35
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+10% Synergy $0.32
Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+10% Synergy $0.23
Lightning, Army of One Lightning, Army of One
+9% Synergy $10.12
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+8% Synergy $1.98
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+7% Synergy $8.26
Bre of Clan Stoutarm Bre of Clan Stoutarm
+7% Synergy $0.31
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+5% Synergy $2.57
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+5% Synergy $0.75
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+4% Synergy $3.23
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+3% Synergy $6.49
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+2% Synergy $4.62
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+1% Synergy $59.32
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+0% Synergy $13.69
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
-1% Synergy $5.88

Instants

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

Laughing Mad Laughing Mad
+30% Synergy $0.20
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+17% Synergy $3.36
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+13% Synergy $2.69
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+13% Synergy $0.30
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+13% Synergy $4.73
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+6% Synergy $0.49
Heartwarming Redemption Heartwarming Redemption
+5% Synergy $0.30
Brought Back Brought Back
+5% Synergy $3.06
Fire Magic Fire Magic
+4% Synergy $0.97
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+4% Synergy $0.34
Abrade Abrade
+3% Synergy $0.31
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+3% Synergy $0.92
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+3% Synergy $1.19
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+2% Synergy $7.26
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+2% Synergy $4.08
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+2% Synergy $6.97
Lightning Helix Lightning Helix
+2% Synergy $0.29
Seething Song Seething Song
+2% Synergy $13.10
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+1% Synergy $0.70
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+1% Synergy $10.94
Erode Erode
+0% Synergy $5.37
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $16.68
Flashback Flashback
0% Synergy $4.97
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-1% Synergy $1.79
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
-1% Synergy $3.61
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-1% Synergy $15.93
Reprieve Reprieve
-1% Synergy $1.33
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-1% Synergy $5.58
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-1% Synergy $1.45
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-2% Synergy $7.79
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-3% Synergy $67.12
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
-4% Synergy $0.47
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-6% Synergy $2.44
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-7% Synergy $22.25

Sorceries

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

Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+31% Synergy $0.32
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+25% Synergy $4.53
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+25% Synergy $2.29
Snort Snort
+14% Synergy $0.33
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+13% Synergy $0.36
Austere Command Austere Command
+13% Synergy $0.42
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+11% Synergy $0.28
Borrowed Knowledge Borrowed Knowledge
+7% Synergy $0.19
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+7% Synergy $1.24
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+6% Synergy $7.17
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+6% Synergy $7.76
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+6% Synergy $0.25
Helping Hand Helping Hand
+5% Synergy $0.33
Call a Surprise Witness Call a Surprise Witness
+5% Synergy $0.22
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+5% Synergy $1.53
Suplex Suplex
+5% Synergy $0.19
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+5% Synergy $1.14
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
+5% Synergy $3.30
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+4% Synergy $6.54
Recommission Recommission
+3% Synergy $0.32
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+3% Synergy $2063.83
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+3% Synergy $4.72
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+2% Synergy $0.28
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+0% Synergy $0.91
Rip Apart Rip Apart
-2% Synergy $0.90

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
+27% Synergy $4.05
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+22% Synergy $7.69
Phoenix Down Phoenix Down
+20% Synergy $0.26
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+9% Synergy $2.78
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+9% Synergy $7.16
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+8% Synergy $15.74
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+6% Synergy $10.84
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+6% Synergy $4.44
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+5% Synergy $17.16
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+4% Synergy $54.81
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+4% Synergy $12.37
Currency Converter Currency Converter
+3% Synergy $16.58
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+2% Synergy $0.36
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+1% Synergy $1.26
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.30
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-6% Synergy $6.25
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-20% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

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

Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+23% Synergy $2.25
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+20% Synergy $7.54
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+11% Synergy $0.40
Cool but Rude Cool but Rude
+10% Synergy $6.69
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+9% Synergy $3.36
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+8% Synergy $0.82
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+8% Synergy $0.60
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+7% Synergy $3.70
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+7% Synergy $1.09
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+5% Synergy $6.64
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+4% Synergy $9.48
City on Fire City on Fire
+4% Synergy $12.04
Primary Research Primary Research
+4% Synergy $0.19
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+3% Synergy $17.15
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+2% Synergy $0.37
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+2% Synergy $4.03
Advanced Reconstruction Advanced Reconstruction
+0% Synergy $0.39
Land Tax Land Tax
-2% Synergy $13.49
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-3% Synergy $28.00

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Quintorius, History Chaser Quintorius, History Chaser
+8% Synergy $0.63

Utility Lands

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

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+19% Synergy $2.03
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+10% Synergy $1.50
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+9% Synergy $1.80
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+6% Synergy $0.34
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+6% Synergy $7.44
Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+5% Synergy $0.36
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+3% Synergy $4.72
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+3% Synergy $2.14
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+2% Synergy $6.18
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+1% Synergy $0.25
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+1% Synergy $1.99
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+1% Synergy $0.26
War Room War Room
+1% Synergy $2.52
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+1% Synergy $5.99
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+0% Synergy $7.26
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+0% Synergy $0.38
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.33
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
0% Synergy $0.33
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-1% Synergy $2.59
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $2.94
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
-7% Synergy $0.37
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-14% Synergy $0.38

Mana Artifacts

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

Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+15% Synergy $4.57
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+7% Synergy $0.31
Hourglass of the Lost Hourglass of the Lost
+6% Synergy $1.11
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+4% Synergy $0.38
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $1.10
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.32
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.13
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+1% Synergy $0.36
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+0% Synergy $2.20
Tablet of Discovery Tablet of Discovery
-1% Synergy $0.76
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.21
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.33
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $2.51

Lands

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

Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+18% Synergy $3.11
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+16% Synergy $10.83
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+16% Synergy $1.33
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
+13% Synergy $10.91
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
+13% Synergy $0.25
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+11% Synergy $0.28
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+9% Synergy $0.32
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+9% Synergy $1.96
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
+7% Synergy $0.91
Glittering Massif Glittering Massif
+6% Synergy $0.55
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+6% Synergy $0.26
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+5% Synergy $0.21
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+5% Synergy $0.82
Rabanastre, Royal City Rabanastre, Royal City
+5% Synergy $0.16
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+5% Synergy $0.25
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+4% Synergy $10.35
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+4% Synergy $0.26
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.54
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
+2% Synergy $4.41
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+2% Synergy $0.36
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $3.30
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
+2% Synergy $4.75
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
+2% Synergy $1.21
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.12
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.25
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.16
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+1% Synergy $31.39
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
+0% Synergy $0.38
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+0% Synergy $17.33
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+0% Synergy $16.58
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+0% Synergy $31.86
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+0% Synergy $0.27
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+0% Synergy $0.91
Mountain Mountain
+0% Synergy $2.00
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+0% Synergy $37.91
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+0% Synergy $11.39
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+0% Synergy $16.02
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+0% Synergy $36.04
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.08
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
0% Synergy $17.38
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $16.68
Plateau Plateau
0% Synergy $356.24
Fields of Strife Fields of Strife
0% Synergy $0.15
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
-1% Synergy $0.32
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-1% Synergy $1.79
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.33
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-3% Synergy $0.24
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
-4% Synergy $0.47
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
-4% Synergy $0.16

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