Heliod, the Radiant Dawn (Commander) - Optimized Control

Cas Hinds
Apr 6, 2026
The Philosophy of Non-Deterministic Long Turns in Commander
Is it wrong to play Commander decks that take long, non-deterministic turns? Or do you just need to find a very patient playgroup?
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Windfall
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
83%synergy
Vision Skeins
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
71%synergy
Prosperity
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
67%synergy
Day's Undoing
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
63%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
61%synergy
Echo of Eons
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
57%synergy
Words of Wisdom
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Arcane Denial
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
53%synergy
Even the Score
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Mana Drain
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Mystic Remora
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Cut a Deal
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Howling Mine
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
63%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Rhystic Study
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Teferi's Protection
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Ancient Tomb
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Mystical Tutor
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Mana Vault
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Creatures
Witch Enchanter
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Jace's Archivist
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Spellskite
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Esper Sentinel
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Wandering Archaic
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Tataru Taru
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
21%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Ulamog, the Defiler
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Dirgur Focusmage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Displacer Kitten
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Peregrine Drake
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Spellseeker
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Walking Ballista
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Emrakul, the Promised End
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Grand Abolisher
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Lore Broker
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Tidal Barracuda
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Absolute Virtue
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Artisan of Kozilek
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
The Council of Four
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mother of Runes
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Dakra Mystic
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Void Winnower
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Burnished Hart
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Flumph
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Dovin's Veto
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Swan Song
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Frantic Search
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Path to Exile
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Force of Negation
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Oblation
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Force of Will
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Counterspell
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-28%synergy
Silence
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Wheel and Deal
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Rewind
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Narset's Reversal
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Unwind
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Capsize
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Strix Serenade
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Emergency Powers
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Whirlwind Denial
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Drown in Dreams
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Genius
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Forbid
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Commandeer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Silundi Vision
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Apostle's Blessing
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ugin's Binding
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Long River's Pull
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Katara's Reversal
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Sea Gate Restoration
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Fascination
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Solve the Equation
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Commit // Memory
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Time Reversal
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Farewell
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Finale of Glory
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Finale of Revelation
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Supreme Verdict
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Fabricate
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Minds Aglow
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Skyscribing
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Time Spiral
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Ondu Inversion
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Time Wipe
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-0%synergy
Lórien Revealed
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Personal Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Mathemagics
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ponder
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Game Plan
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Stock Up
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Martial Coup
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Tales of the Ancestors
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Curse of the Swine
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Deep Analysis
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Emeria's Call
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Introduction to Annihilation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Starfall Invocation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Flux
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Ultima
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Temple Bell
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
The One Ring
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Font of Mythos
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Memory Jar
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Mithril Coat
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Folio of Fancies
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Wedding Ring
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Manifold Key
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Moonsilver Key
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Glider Staff
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
The Endstone
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Standstill
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Forced Fruition
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Ghostly Prison
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Propaganda
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Blind Obedience
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Land Tax
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Grasp of Fate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Well of Ideas
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Greater Auramancy
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Seal of Removal
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Rest in Peace
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Smuggler's Share
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Omniscience
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Mirrormade
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Copy Enchantment
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Shark Typhoon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
The Restoration of Eiganjo
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Witness Protection
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Aura of Silence
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Cast Out
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Airbender Ascension
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Chakra Meditation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Urza's Saga
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ugin's Labyrinth
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Lotus Field
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Halimar Depths
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Fountainport
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Academy Ruins
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Mistveil Plains
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Homeward Path
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Castle Vantress
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-0%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Progress
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Azorius Signet
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Coveted Jewel
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Gilded Lotus
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Chrome Mox
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Mox Amber
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Skyclave Relic
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Relic of Legends
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Azorius Locket
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Glacial Fortress
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Strand
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Prairie Stream
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Sea of Clouds
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Deserted Beach
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Meticulous Archive
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Witch Enchanter
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Sink into Stupor
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Port Town
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Tundra
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Misty Rainforest
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Fabled Passage
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Mystic Gate
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Arid Mesa
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Scalding Tarn
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Marsh Flats
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Demolition Field
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Nimbus Maze
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ondu Inversion
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Seachrome Coast
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Spire of Industry
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Emeria's Call
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-28%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Silundi Vision
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy