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Sundial, Dawn Tyrant
Price tag $0.17

Legendary Artifact CreatureConstruct

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2912 Current Rank
#4310 Last Week
#2514 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Sundial, Dawn Tyrant.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Sundial, Dawn Tyrant decks.

Ultron, Artificial Malevolence Ultron, Artificial Malevolence
+33% Synergy $12.92
Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
+2% Synergy $0.29
Erode Erode
+1% Synergy $5.37

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Sundial, Dawn Tyrant's abilities and overall game plan.

Voyager Quickwelder Voyager Quickwelder
+41% Synergy $0.29
Organic Extinction Organic Extinction
+40% Synergy $0.31
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+40% Synergy $0.34
Tempered Steel Tempered Steel
+39% Synergy $2.55
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+37% Synergy $0.36
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
+34% Synergy $3.08
Dispatch Dispatch
+34% Synergy $0.33
Chief of the Foundry Chief of the Foundry
+33% Synergy $0.20
Bronze Guardian Bronze Guardian
+33% Synergy $1.15
Digsite Engineer Digsite Engineer
+32% Synergy $0.73

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Sundial, Dawn Tyrant decks.

Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+30% Synergy $1.97
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+30% Synergy $17.46
Salvation Engine Salvation Engine
+30% Synergy $1.89
Disenchant Disenchant
+13% Synergy $0.11
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+11% Synergy $0.31
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+4% Synergy $0.30
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-1% Synergy $1.45
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-5% Synergy $59.32
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-12% Synergy $1.22
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-20% Synergy $1.32

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $129.20
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
-3% Synergy $14.61
Farewell Farewell
-8% Synergy $6.17
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-9% Synergy $37.03
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-15% Synergy $58.09
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-16% Synergy $53.21

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Sundial, Dawn Tyrant's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Cataclysmic Gearhulk Cataclysmic Gearhulk
+23% Synergy $0.33
Platoon Dispenser Platoon Dispenser
+23% Synergy $0.61
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+22% Synergy $1.35
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+21% Synergy $2.32
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
+21% Synergy $0.37
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+20% Synergy $2.95
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+20% Synergy $2.08
Zenith Chronicler Zenith Chronicler
+20% Synergy $0.48
Manakin Manakin
+20% Synergy $0.41
Guidelight Synergist Guidelight Synergist
+20% Synergy $0.22
Patchwork Automaton Patchwork Automaton
+19% Synergy $0.40
Cryptothrall Cryptothrall
+19% Synergy $20.10
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+18% Synergy $0.39
Hedron Crawler Hedron Crawler
+18% Synergy $0.20
Ironsoul Enforcer Ironsoul Enforcer
+16% Synergy $0.77
Scrapyard Recombiner Scrapyard Recombiner
+16% Synergy $0.74
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+15% Synergy $2.08
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+15% Synergy $0.29
Marketback Walker Marketback Walker
+15% Synergy $0.58
Myriad Construct Myriad Construct
+15% Synergy $0.21
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+14% Synergy $5.47
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+13% Synergy $0.33
Lita, Mechanical Engineer Lita, Mechanical Engineer
+13% Synergy $10.08
Nesting Bot Nesting Bot
+12% Synergy $0.22
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+11% Synergy $0.74
Threefold Thunderhulk Threefold Thunderhulk
+11% Synergy $0.33
Scavenged Brawler Scavenged Brawler
+11% Synergy $5.49
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+11% Synergy $6.75
Cyberman Patrol Cyberman Patrol
+10% Synergy $5.97
Canoptek Spyder Canoptek Spyder
+10% Synergy $15.93
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+9% Synergy $0.36
Filigree Vector Filigree Vector
+9% Synergy $13.72
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+9% Synergy $1.27
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+9% Synergy $6.27
Workshop Assistant Workshop Assistant
+9% Synergy $0.31
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+9% Synergy $0.30
Shambling Suit Shambling Suit
+9% Synergy $0.33
Steel Seraph Steel Seraph
+8% Synergy $0.99
Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
+8% Synergy $2.00
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+8% Synergy $3.41
Memnite Memnite
+8% Synergy $4.22
Salvation Colossus Salvation Colossus
+8% Synergy $0.46
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+7% Synergy $0.25
Adaptive Automaton Adaptive Automaton
+7% Synergy $0.37
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+5% Synergy $11.87
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
-1% Synergy $0.32
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $3.11
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
-5% Synergy $0.47
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-8% Synergy $0.32
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-15% Synergy $4.55

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Sundial, Dawn Tyrant safe.

Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+16% Synergy $0.31
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+11% Synergy $1.07
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+9% Synergy $1.41
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+6% Synergy $2.14
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+6% Synergy $0.42
Reprieve Reprieve
+3% Synergy $1.33
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+2% Synergy $0.31
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+2% Synergy $5.21
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+2% Synergy $5.10
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-2% Synergy $1.79
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-2% Synergy $1.14
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-3% Synergy $2.69
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-5% Synergy $7.35
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-5% Synergy $5.58
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-6% Synergy $7.79
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-10% Synergy $4.08
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-14% Synergy $22.25
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-14% Synergy $15.93

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Sundial, Dawn Tyrant's game plan and control the board.

Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+20% Synergy $1.47
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+11% Synergy $0.71
Recommission Recommission
+8% Synergy $0.32
Tune Up Tune Up
+8% Synergy $0.26
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+7% Synergy $0.33
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+6% Synergy $0.82
Sram's Expertise Sram's Expertise
+6% Synergy $0.68
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+4% Synergy $0.69
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+4% Synergy $6.00
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+2% Synergy $0.32
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+1% Synergy $1.33
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+1% Synergy $2.31
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+1% Synergy $0.41
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-3% Synergy $0.28
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-5% Synergy $0.60
Austere Command Austere Command
-6% Synergy $0.42
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-6% Synergy $3.91
Open the Armory Open the Armory
-6% Synergy $2.81

Utility Artifacts

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

Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+20% Synergy $2.81
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+17% Synergy $3.15
Clay-Fired Bricks Cosmium Kiln Clay-Fired Bricks
+16% Synergy $0.30
Thopter Shop Thopter Shop
+14% Synergy $0.43
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+12% Synergy $3.32
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+11% Synergy $1.28
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+9% Synergy $20.64
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+9% Synergy $2.12
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+8% Synergy $1.46
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+8% Synergy $0.35
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+8% Synergy $0.36
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+8% Synergy $1.04
Squire's Lightblade Squire's Lightblade
+7% Synergy $0.14
Racers' Scoreboard Racers' Scoreboard
+7% Synergy $0.27
Automated Assembly Line Automated Assembly Line
+7% Synergy $0.35
Perilous Snare Perilous Snare
+7% Synergy $0.26
Lumen-Class Frigate Lumen-Class Frigate
+7% Synergy $0.35
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+6% Synergy $0.38
Aerial Surveyor Aerial Surveyor
+6% Synergy $1.09
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+6% Synergy $2.40
Quintessential Katana Quintessential Katana
+6% Synergy $0.20
Tinker's Tote Tinker's Tote
+6% Synergy $0.21
Mechtitan Core Mechtitan Core
+6% Synergy $0.35
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+5% Synergy $3.53
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+5% Synergy $2.53
Infiltration Lens Infiltration Lens
+5% Synergy $2.77
Ring of Thune Ring of Thune
+5% Synergy $0.27
The Seriema The Seriema
+4% Synergy $0.81
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+4% Synergy $7.05
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+3% Synergy $0.77
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+3% Synergy $1.44
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+3% Synergy $1.67
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+2% Synergy $2.69
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+2% Synergy $1.61
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+2% Synergy $3.65
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.30
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+1% Synergy $7.82
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+1% Synergy $1.01
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
0% Synergy $6.27
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
0% Synergy $0.44
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
0% Synergy $4.17
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
0% Synergy $2.62
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
-5% Synergy $45.61
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-8% Synergy $1.26
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-8% Synergy $5.78
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-8% Synergy $6.25
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $1.95
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-14% Synergy $7.69
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-16% Synergy $4.44
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-34% Synergy $4.46

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Sundial, Dawn Tyrant's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

All That Glitters All That Glitters
+18% Synergy $0.66
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+12% Synergy $4.59
Commander's Insignia Commander's Insignia
+7% Synergy $0.19
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+6% Synergy $0.42
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+6% Synergy $0.45
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+5% Synergy $0.59
In the Trenches In the Trenches
+5% Synergy $0.35
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+4% Synergy $6.04
Always Watching Always Watching
+4% Synergy $1.26
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+4% Synergy $0.45
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+4% Synergy $0.23
Force of Virtue Force of Virtue
+4% Synergy $0.46
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+3% Synergy $0.38
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+2% Synergy $2.29
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+2% Synergy $0.14
Angelic Gift Angelic Gift
+1% Synergy $0.35
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
0% Synergy $2.27
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-1% Synergy $9.86
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-1% Synergy $6.60
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
-2% Synergy $8.31
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-2% Synergy $1.29
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-3% Synergy $0.60
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
-3% Synergy $18.46
True Conviction True Conviction
-3% Synergy $5.04
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-3% Synergy $9.15
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
-3% Synergy $0.42
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-6% Synergy $28.00
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-9% Synergy $4.72
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-12% Synergy $4.03
Land Tax Land Tax
-17% Synergy $13.49

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Sundial, Dawn Tyrant to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Karn, Scion of Urza Karn, Scion of Urza
+9% Synergy $4.47
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
-5% Synergy $1.82

Utility Lands

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

Ancient Den Ancient Den
+25% Synergy $0.94
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+21% Synergy $3.86
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+15% Synergy $0.38
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+11% Synergy $0.64
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+10% Synergy $0.38
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+10% Synergy $13.15
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+10% Synergy $1.84
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+10% Synergy $1.38
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+6% Synergy $11.03
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+5% Synergy $0.36
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+4% Synergy $0.34
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+3% Synergy $0.54
Fountainport Fountainport
+3% Synergy $3.42
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.33
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $40.73
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+2% Synergy $5.74
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+2% Synergy $0.30
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+2% Synergy $0.29
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+2% Synergy $3.83
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+1% Synergy $0.26
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.40
Karoo Karoo
+1% Synergy $1.17
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
-4% Synergy $1.80
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-5% Synergy $0.38
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-8% Synergy $0.30
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-9% Synergy $0.31
War Room War Room
-11% Synergy $2.52
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-12% Synergy $2.94
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-12% Synergy $5.99
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-17% Synergy $6.18
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-21% Synergy $4.72
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-24% Synergy $51.37

Mana Artifacts

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

Fabrication Foundry Fabrication Foundry
+18% Synergy $0.25
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.21
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+6% Synergy $3.42
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.34
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+4% Synergy $0.26
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+3% Synergy $0.23
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+2% Synergy $0.36
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $2.51
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.33
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
0% Synergy $4.53
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $2.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-19% Synergy $1.10
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-23% Synergy $1.13

Lands

The mana base foundation for Sundial, Dawn Tyrant decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+8% Synergy $0.36
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+5% Synergy $0.97
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.54
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $3.30
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+2% Synergy $0.31
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.16
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.08
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+1% Synergy $1.33
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-2% Synergy $1.79
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-2% Synergy $0.35
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $3.11
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-7% Synergy $0.33

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