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Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
Price tag $1.78

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

#663 Current Rank
#592 Last Week
#890 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.

Pursue the Past Pursue the Past
+17% Synergy $0.11
Ark of Hunger Ark of Hunger
+11% Synergy $0.35
Hardened Academic Hardened Academic
+8% Synergy $0.34
Lorehold Charm Lorehold Charm
+3% Synergy $0.21
Turbulent Steppe Turbulent Steppe
0% Synergy $8.10

High Synergy Cards

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

Anger Anger
+59% Synergy $0.52
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant Ifrit, Warden of Inferno Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
+54% Synergy $3.17
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+52% Synergy $0.27
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+50% Synergy $0.32
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+45% Synergy $17.06
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
+44% Synergy $0.24
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+41% Synergy $6.30
Metastatic Evangel Metastatic Evangel
+40% Synergy $0.40
Zirda, the Dawnwaker Zirda, the Dawnwaker
+40% Synergy $1.29
Banon, the Returners' Leader Banon, the Returners' Leader
+39% Synergy $0.30

Top Cards

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

Demand Answers Demand Answers
+39% Synergy $0.48
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+37% Synergy $0.26
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+36% Synergy $0.35
Big Score Big Score
+35% Synergy $0.64
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+34% Synergy $0.33
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+28% Synergy $3.75
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+17% Synergy $0.66
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $0.97
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+3% Synergy $0.91
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-6% Synergy $3.55

Game Changers

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

Gamble Gamble
+6% Synergy $15.10
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+5% Synergy $12.70
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
0% Synergy $41.65
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $6.50
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-3% Synergy $57.27
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-5% Synergy $55.57
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-7% Synergy $36.19

Creatures

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

Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+35% Synergy $0.45
Angel of Indemnity Angel of Indemnity
+34% Synergy $0.76
Mog, Moogle Warrior Mog, Moogle Warrior
+30% Synergy $0.29
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant Bahamut, Warden of Light Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
+28% Synergy $0.63
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+28% Synergy $0.24
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+26% Synergy $0.26
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+26% Synergy $1.11
Phlage, Titan of Fire's Fury Phlage, Titan of Fire's Fury
+26% Synergy $15.52
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+25% Synergy $1.22
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+23% Synergy $1.90
Charming Scoundrel Charming Scoundrel
+23% Synergy $0.96
Tersa Lightshatter Tersa Lightshatter
+23% Synergy $0.77
Norn's Choirmaster Norn's Choirmaster
+23% Synergy $16.83
Glint-Horn Buccaneer Glint-Horn Buccaneer
+21% Synergy $5.51
Barbara Wright Barbara Wright
+21% Synergy $0.52
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+20% Synergy $2.40
Grateful Apparition Grateful Apparition
+20% Synergy $0.34
Magmakin Artillerist Magmakin Artillerist
+20% Synergy $0.27
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+19% Synergy $2.76
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+19% Synergy $4.55
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+18% Synergy $26.23
Fear of Missing Out Fear of Missing Out
+18% Synergy $2.80
Surly Badgersaur Surly Badgersaur
+18% Synergy $9.53
Summon: G.F. Ifrit Summon: G.F. Ifrit
+18% Synergy $0.15
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+17% Synergy $1.12
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+16% Synergy $0.29
Summon: Yojimbo Summon: Yojimbo
+16% Synergy $1.35
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+15% Synergy $0.31
The Jolly Balloon Man The Jolly Balloon Man
+15% Synergy $0.56
Marauding Mako Marauding Mako
+15% Synergy $0.50
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+14% Synergy $7.40
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+13% Synergy $4.49
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
+12% Synergy $27.56
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+11% Synergy $13.55
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+11% Synergy $0.32
Reveillark Reveillark
+11% Synergy $0.77
Queen Kayla bin-Kroog Queen Kayla bin-Kroog
+11% Synergy $0.26
Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+10% Synergy $0.27
Lightning, Army of One Lightning, Army of One
+10% Synergy $9.41
Bre of Clan Stoutarm Bre of Clan Stoutarm
+8% Synergy $0.33
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+7% Synergy $5.49
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+5% Synergy $1.01
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+5% Synergy $3.15
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+4% Synergy $1.94
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+4% Synergy $5.09
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+3% Synergy $7.08
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+2% Synergy $4.80
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+1% Synergy $55.72
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+1% Synergy $14.05
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
-2% Synergy $5.91

Instants

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

Laughing Mad Laughing Mad
+31% Synergy $0.24
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+18% Synergy $3.12
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+14% Synergy $0.33
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+14% Synergy $1.93
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+13% Synergy $5.14
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+6% Synergy $0.69
Heartwarming Redemption Heartwarming Redemption
+6% Synergy $0.27
Brought Back Brought Back
+6% Synergy $2.28
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+4% Synergy $0.36
Abrade Abrade
+4% Synergy $0.35
Fire Magic Fire Magic
+4% Synergy $0.83
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+3% Synergy $5.39
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+3% Synergy $2.89
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+3% Synergy $3.18
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+3% Synergy $2.09
Lightning Helix Lightning Helix
+2% Synergy $0.30
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+2% Synergy $7.47
Seething Song Seething Song
+2% Synergy $12.87
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+1% Synergy $9.73
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $14.92
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-1% Synergy $18.26
Reprieve Reprieve
-1% Synergy $1.16
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-1% Synergy $7.24
Erode Erode
-1% Synergy $5.87
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
-2% Synergy $4.63
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-2% Synergy $7.14
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-2% Synergy $1.55
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-3% Synergy $1.43
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-4% Synergy $68.07
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
-5% Synergy $0.43
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-7% Synergy $2.53
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-8% Synergy $21.17

Sorceries

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

Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+32% Synergy $0.29
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+26% Synergy $2.93
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+25% Synergy $1.95
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+14% Synergy $0.35
Snort Snort
+14% Synergy $0.30
Austere Command Austere Command
+13% Synergy $0.59
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+11% Synergy $0.21
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+8% Synergy $0.59
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+7% Synergy $4.54
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+7% Synergy $7.29
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+6% Synergy $2.39
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+6% Synergy $0.15
Helping Hand Helping Hand
+6% Synergy $0.31
Suplex Suplex
+6% Synergy $0.24
Call a Surprise Witness Call a Surprise Witness
+6% Synergy $0.11
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+5% Synergy $5.21
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+5% Synergy $1.23
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
+5% Synergy $2.74
Borrowed Knowledge Borrowed Knowledge
+4% Synergy $0.17
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+4% Synergy $2063.83
Recommission Recommission
+4% Synergy $0.33
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+3% Synergy $0.32
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $0.84
Rip Apart Rip Apart
-2% Synergy $0.34
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
-2% Synergy $3.77

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 $3.73
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+23% Synergy $6.62
Phoenix Down Phoenix Down
+20% Synergy $0.16
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+10% Synergy $7.62
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+10% Synergy $2.91
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+8% Synergy $15.42
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+7% Synergy $11.24
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+6% Synergy $3.56
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+6% Synergy $16.70
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+5% Synergy $11.16
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+5% Synergy $54.75
Currency Converter Currency Converter
+4% Synergy $3.16
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+2% Synergy $1.43
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+2% Synergy $0.47
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.32
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-6% Synergy $5.59
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-22% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

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

Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+23% Synergy $1.97
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+21% Synergy $7.82
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+11% Synergy $0.39
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+10% Synergy $3.80
Cool but Rude Cool but Rude
+10% Synergy $4.78
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+9% Synergy $0.52
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+8% Synergy $0.75
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+8% Synergy $3.29
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+7% Synergy $1.05
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+6% Synergy $7.95
City on Fire City on Fire
+4% Synergy $11.45
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+4% Synergy $12.19
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+4% Synergy $4.61
Primary Research Primary Research
+3% Synergy $0.20
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+3% Synergy $3.46
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+3% Synergy $16.84
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+3% Synergy $0.36
Advanced Reconstruction Advanced Reconstruction
0% Synergy $1.35
Land Tax Land Tax
-2% Synergy $15.72
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-3% Synergy $29.82

Planeswalkers

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

Quintorius, History Chaser Quintorius, History Chaser
+5% Synergy $1.76

Utility Lands

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

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+19% Synergy $1.85
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+11% Synergy $1.08
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+9% Synergy $1.40
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+7% Synergy $10.99
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+7% Synergy $0.28
Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+6% Synergy $0.60
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+4% Synergy $1.86
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+3% Synergy $8.20
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+2% Synergy $6.34
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+2% Synergy $0.29
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+2% Synergy $1.56
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+1% Synergy $5.47
War Room War Room
+1% Synergy $2.31
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+1% Synergy $0.33
Command Beacon Command Beacon
0% Synergy $5.88
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $1.11
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-1% Synergy $2.41
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
-2% Synergy $0.31
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $2.54
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
-7% Synergy $0.27
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-16% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+16% Synergy $5.03
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+7% Synergy $0.27
Hourglass of the Lost Hourglass of the Lost
+7% Synergy $0.76
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+5% Synergy $0.46
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.39
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+3% Synergy $0.40
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.17
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+1% Synergy $0.43
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $0.65
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.35
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy $0.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $2.90

Lands

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

Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+19% Synergy $2.76
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+17% Synergy $10.34
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+17% Synergy $1.12
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
+15% Synergy $10.79
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
+13% Synergy $0.32
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+12% Synergy $0.34
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+10% Synergy $0.31
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+9% Synergy $1.04
Glittering Massif Glittering Massif
+7% Synergy $0.35
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+6% Synergy $0.32
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+6% Synergy $0.30
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
+6% Synergy $0.67
Rabanastre, Royal City Rabanastre, Royal City
+6% Synergy $0.13
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+5% Synergy $0.33
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+5% Synergy $11.21
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+5% Synergy $0.19
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+5% Synergy $0.16
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
+3% Synergy $3.50
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $1.03
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+3% Synergy $0.26
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.28
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.31
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+2% Synergy $32.49
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
+2% Synergy $3.58
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.23
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
+2% Synergy $1.10
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.26
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+1% Synergy $16.13
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+1% Synergy $16.13
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
+1% Synergy $0.36
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.16
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.15
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
0% Synergy $0.29
Plateau Plateau
0% Synergy $341.24
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $14.92
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
0% Synergy $28.81
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
0% Synergy $10.36
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $15.08
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $0.84
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $39.10
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
0% Synergy $16.33
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $35.34
Fields of Strife Fields of Strife
-1% Synergy $0.11
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
-1% Synergy $0.27
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.27
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-2% Synergy $1.55
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-4% Synergy $0.36
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
-5% Synergy $0.43
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
-5% Synergy $0.16

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