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Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
Price tag $1.44

Legendary CreatureHuman Noble Wizard

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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant players are trying out in Historic decks.

Pursue the Past Pursue the Past
+22% Synergy $0.26
Ark of Hunger Ark of Hunger
+19% Synergy $0.37
Hardened Academic Hardened Academic
+14% Synergy $0.41
Lorehold Charm Lorehold Charm
+13% Synergy $0.25
Turbulent Steppe Turbulent Steppe
+9% Synergy $5.63

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant's Historic builds — cards that lean hardest into the Historic theme.

Clive, Ifrit's Dominant Ifrit, Warden of Inferno Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
+65% Synergy $4.33
Banon, the Returners' Leader Banon, the Returners' Leader
+56% Synergy $0.36
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant Bahamut, Warden of Light Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
+53% Synergy $0.83
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+52% Synergy $0.27
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+51% Synergy $2.58
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+50% Synergy $6.53
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn Hydaelyn, the Mothercrystal Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
+48% Synergy $1.33
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+48% Synergy $5.27
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+47% Synergy $2.69
Arbaaz Mir Arbaaz Mir
+46% Synergy $0.30

Top Cards

The staple cards most Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant Historic decks run as their core.

Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+45% Synergy $0.33
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+45% Synergy $0.31
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+45% Synergy $6.52
Zirda, the Dawnwaker Zirda, the Dawnwaker
+42% Synergy $1.19
Anger Anger
+40% Synergy $0.48
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+36% Synergy $2.47
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+35% Synergy $0.33
Austere Command Austere Command
+26% Synergy $1.11
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+14% Synergy $1.07
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+1% Synergy $1.35

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant Historic game on their own.

Farewell Farewell
+10% Synergy $6.03
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+6% Synergy $55.51
Gamble Gamble
+6% Synergy $15.19
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+5% Synergy $51.49
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+5% Synergy $43.02
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $100.91
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $36.52

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Historic plan in Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Angel of Indemnity Angel of Indemnity
+39% Synergy $0.36
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+35% Synergy $0.78
Éowyn, Fearless Knight Éowyn, Fearless Knight
+33% Synergy $1.08
Sarah Jane Smith Sarah Jane Smith
+33% Synergy $0.29
The Warring Triad The Warring Triad
+33% Synergy $0.64
Paladin Elizabeth Taggerdy Paladin Elizabeth Taggerdy
+32% Synergy $0.30
Mog, Moogle Warrior Mog, Moogle Warrior
+32% Synergy $0.30
Metastatic Evangel Metastatic Evangel
+31% Synergy $0.33
Oltec Matterweaver Oltec Matterweaver
+31% Synergy $1.60
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+28% Synergy $3.32
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+28% Synergy $1.44
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+28% Synergy $2.33
Barbara Wright Barbara Wright
+28% Synergy $0.60
Saradoc, Master of Buckland Saradoc, Master of Buckland
+28% Synergy $0.37
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
+28% Synergy $0.73
Gimli of the Glittering Caves Gimli of the Glittering Caves
+28% Synergy $1.35
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+26% Synergy $2.95
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+26% Synergy $1.14
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+25% Synergy $1.43
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+24% Synergy $0.25
Arabella, Abandoned Doll Arabella, Abandoned Doll
+24% Synergy $0.42
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+24% Synergy $0.27
The Jolly Balloon Man The Jolly Balloon Man
+23% Synergy $0.74
Phlage, Titan of Fire's Fury Phlage, Titan of Fire's Fury
+23% Synergy $6.90
Cosmogrand Zenith Cosmogrand Zenith
+23% Synergy $5.70
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+22% Synergy $4.60
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+21% Synergy $5.56
Surtr, Fiery Jötun Surtr, Fiery Jötun
+20% Synergy $11.23
Summon: G.F. Ifrit Summon: G.F. Ifrit
+20% Synergy $0.23
Lightning, Army of One Lightning, Army of One
+19% Synergy $9.95
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+19% Synergy $21.11
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
+19% Synergy $27.63
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+18% Synergy $2.46
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+17% Synergy $6.55
Merry, Esquire of Rohan Merry, Esquire of Rohan
+16% Synergy $0.47
Winota, Joiner of Forces Winota, Joiner of Forces
+16% Synergy $4.35
Norn's Choirmaster Norn's Choirmaster
+16% Synergy $16.62
Summon: Ixion Summon: Ixion
+16% Synergy $0.34
Summon: Yojimbo Summon: Yojimbo
+16% Synergy $1.10
Summon: Knights of Round Summon: Knights of Round
+16% Synergy $13.49
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+15% Synergy $3.26
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+15% Synergy $29.72
Emeritus of Truce Emeritus of Truce
+13% Synergy $2.87
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+12% Synergy $14.08
Bre of Clan Stoutarm Bre of Clan Stoutarm
+11% Synergy $0.26
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+8% Synergy $2.45
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+7% Synergy $6.65
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+6% Synergy $0.39
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+4% Synergy $2.95
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-1% Synergy $0.28

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant's Historic deck ahead.

Laughing Mad Laughing Mad
+19% Synergy $0.22
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+16% Synergy $0.47
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+13% Synergy $0.36
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+11% Synergy $0.65
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+9% Synergy $0.28
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+9% Synergy $16.62
Flashback Flashback
+8% Synergy $7.13
Judgment of Alexander Judgment of Alexander
+8% Synergy $6.00
Reiterate Reiterate
+8% Synergy $18.32
You're Not Alone You're Not Alone
+8% Synergy $0.16
Brought Back Brought Back
+7% Synergy $2.67
Fire Magic Fire Magic
+7% Synergy $1.08
Haste Magic Haste Magic
+7% Synergy $0.22
Thunder Magic Thunder Magic
+7% Synergy $0.19
Wilt in the Heat Wilt in the Heat
+7% Synergy $0.11
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+6% Synergy $3.08
Get Lost Get Lost
+6% Synergy $4.17
Moogles' Valor Moogles' Valor
+5% Synergy $1.32
Suspend Aggression Suspend Aggression
+5% Synergy $0.23
Continue? Continue?
+5% Synergy $2.78
Lightning Helix Lightning Helix
+4% Synergy $0.31
Reprieve Reprieve
+4% Synergy $1.43
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+3% Synergy $0.31
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+3% Synergy $11.03
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+2% Synergy $4.24
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+1% Synergy $7.38
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+1% Synergy $6.89
Big Score Big Score
0% Synergy $0.53
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
0% Synergy $2.82
Erode Erode
-2% Synergy $7.84
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-3% Synergy $1.52
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-4% Synergy $68.22
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-7% Synergy $2.52
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-10% Synergy $4.37
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-10% Synergy $22.12
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
-10% Synergy $3.48

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Historic game plan forward for Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant.

Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+40% Synergy $1.98
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+32% Synergy $0.23
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+28% Synergy $0.29
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+20% Synergy $0.31
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
+19% Synergy $0.33
Retribution of the Meek Retribution of the Meek
+17% Synergy $8.07
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+14% Synergy $4.01
Call a Surprise Witness Call a Surprise Witness
+12% Synergy $0.11
Snort Snort
+11% Synergy $0.29
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+7% Synergy $9.56
Collective Effort Collective Effort
+7% Synergy $0.33
Suplex Suplex
+7% Synergy $0.21
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+6% Synergy $3.99
Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+6% Synergy $0.99
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+6% Synergy $2092.91
Leonardo's Technique Leonardo's Technique
+5% Synergy $0.34
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+4% Synergy $3.29
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+3% Synergy $0.24
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+3% Synergy $5.64
Borrowed Knowledge Borrowed Knowledge
+2% Synergy $0.21
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-7% Synergy $2.37
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-8% Synergy $0.89

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant Historic decks.

Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+28% Synergy $16.18
Pre-War Formalwear Pre-War Formalwear
+24% Synergy $1.91
Currency Converter Currency Converter
+18% Synergy $2.72
Phoenix Down Phoenix Down
+16% Synergy $0.26
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+13% Synergy $4.38
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+13% Synergy $0.61
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+10% Synergy $10.90
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+9% Synergy $41.83
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+8% Synergy $7.02
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+8% Synergy $35.59
Crystal Fragments Summon: Alexander Crystal Fragments
+8% Synergy $0.22
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+6% Synergy $2.88
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+5% Synergy $4.24
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+1% Synergy $11.15
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+1% Synergy $0.41
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
0% Synergy $1.40
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
-1% Synergy $13.39
Sunforger Sunforger
-6% Synergy $3.61
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-9% Synergy $7.71
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-25% Synergy $2.71

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Historic strategy in Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant decks.

Battle of Hoover Dam Battle of Hoover Dam
+33% Synergy $0.31
Vault 75: Middle School Vault 75: Middle School
+33% Synergy $0.35
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+32% Synergy $0.68
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+28% Synergy $0.69
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+24% Synergy $9.52
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+12% Synergy $0.64
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+8% Synergy $0.54
Cool but Rude Cool but Rude
+8% Synergy $5.56
Search for Dagger Search for Dagger
+8% Synergy $1.90
Brilliant Wings Brilliant Wings
+8% Synergy $34.43
Triple Triad Triple Triad
+8% Synergy $0.35
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+7% Synergy $4.87
Sidequest: Catch a Fish Cooking Campsite Sidequest: Catch a Fish
+7% Synergy $0.25
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+6% Synergy $7.73
Legion's Initiative Legion's Initiative
+5% Synergy $0.98
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+4% Synergy $2.06
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+3% Synergy $3.18
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
0% Synergy $7.95
Advanced Reconstruction Advanced Reconstruction
-2% Synergy $0.43
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
-3% Synergy $2.13

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant's Historic game plan.

Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+28% Synergy $4.21
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+27% Synergy $1.91
Quintorius, History Chaser Quintorius, History Chaser
+10% Synergy $0.55

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant Historic decks.

Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+28% Synergy $0.31
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+28% Synergy $0.40
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+25% Synergy $2.50
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+20% Synergy $2.67
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+17% Synergy $6.73
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+17% Synergy $2.12
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+16% Synergy $2.33
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+13% Synergy $5.76
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+12% Synergy $0.38
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+12% Synergy $6.09
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+10% Synergy $0.31
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
+8% Synergy $0.22
Great Hall of the Citadel Great Hall of the Citadel
+7% Synergy $0.32
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+7% Synergy $0.20
Shivan Gorge Shivan Gorge
+7% Synergy $0.85
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+6% Synergy $0.25
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+6% Synergy $1.65
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+6% Synergy $2.15
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+4% Synergy $1.00
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $7.01
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+3% Synergy $0.38
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+1% Synergy $0.33
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-1% Synergy $9.46
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $3.01
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-14% Synergy $0.38

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant's Historic strategy.

Boros Signet Boros Signet
+13% Synergy $0.42
Hourglass of the Lost Hourglass of the Lost
+12% Synergy $1.04
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+11% Synergy $0.34
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+10% Synergy $1.30
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+9% Synergy $0.27
White Auracite White Auracite
+7% Synergy $0.14
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+6% Synergy $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.15
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.46
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $2.71
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-17% Synergy $0.67

Lands

The mana base behind Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant's Historic decks.

Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
+41% Synergy $0.29
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
+28% Synergy $0.84
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+26% Synergy $11.22
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+23% Synergy $0.29
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+22% Synergy $0.20
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+22% Synergy $0.27
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+21% Synergy $1.47
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+19% Synergy $0.34
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+18% Synergy $0.22
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+17% Synergy $0.30
Glittering Massif Glittering Massif
+16% Synergy $0.29
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+14% Synergy $0.30
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
+13% Synergy $11.14
Rabanastre, Royal City Rabanastre, Royal City
+13% Synergy $0.14
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+12% Synergy $9.05
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+11% Synergy $0.24
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+11% Synergy $2.16
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+10% Synergy $0.34
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
+9% Synergy $1.39
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+9% Synergy $0.23
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+9% Synergy $0.24
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+8% Synergy $0.22
Capital City Capital City
+8% Synergy $0.26
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+7% Synergy $11.61
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+7% Synergy $0.26
Study Hall Study Hall
+7% Synergy $0.19
Crossroads Village Crossroads Village
+7% Synergy $0.22
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+6% Synergy $1.10
Fields of Strife Fields of Strife
+6% Synergy $0.23
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+5% Synergy $16.25
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+4% Synergy $2.95
Dimension X Dimension X
+4% Synergy $0.15
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+3% Synergy $17.40
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+3% Synergy $38.12
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $2.00
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.07
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.36
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+2% Synergy $11.60
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+2% Synergy $31.24
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
0% Synergy $0.20
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.30
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $34.19
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-1% Synergy $4.11
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
-4% Synergy $4.13
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-6% Synergy $16.64
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.27

Similar Commanders

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