Average Deck for Heliod, the Radiant Dawn - Budget Midrange
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
Rank #435
3decks
Apr 6, 2026
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Heliod, the Radiant DawnHeliod, the Radiant Dawn
Creatures (13)
- 1Academy LoremasterAcademy Loremaster
- 1Containment ConstructContainment Construct
- 1Dauntless DismantlerDauntless Dismantler
- 1Hullbreaker HorrorHullbreaker Horror
- 1Hydroelectric SpecimenHydroelectric Specimen
- 1Joined ResearchersJoined Researchers
- 1Keeper of the AccordKeeper of the Accord
- 1Lavinia, Azorius RenegadeLavinia, Azorius Renegade
- 1Malevolent HermitMalevolent Hermit
- 1Psychosis CrawlerPsychosis Crawler
- 1SpellskiteSpellskite
- 1Windborn MuseWindborn Muse
- 1Zenith ChroniclerZenith Chronicler
Instants (25)
- 1AetherizeAetherize
- 1BrainstormBrainstorm
- 1CapsizeCapsize
- 1CounterspellCounterspell
- 1Emergency PowersEmergency Powers
- 1ErodeErode
- 1Even the ScoreEven the Score
- 1Flare of FortitudeFlare of Fortitude
- 1Frantic SearchFrantic Search
- 1NegateNegate
- 1Path to ExilePath to Exile
- 1Phantom InterferencePhantom Interference
- 1ReprieveReprieve
- 1ResculptResculpt
- 1Spell PierceSpell Pierce
- 1Strix SerenadeStrix Serenade
- 1Stroke of GeniusStroke of Genius
- 1Swords to PlowsharesSwords to Plowshares
- 1SyncopateSyncopate
- 1Three Steps AheadThree Steps Ahead
- 1TurnaboutTurnabout
- 1UnwindUnwind
- 1Whir of InventionWhir of Invention
- 1Words of WisdomWords of Wisdom
- 1You Find the Villains' LairYou Find the Villains' Lair
Sorceries (13)
- 1Curse of the SwineCurse of the Swine
- 1Cut a DealCut a Deal
- 1Deep AnalysisDeep Analysis
- 1Echo of EonsEcho of Eons
- 1FabricateFabricate
- 1FascinationFascination
- 1Game PlanGame Plan
- 1Martial CoupMartial Coup
- 1ProsperityProsperity
- 1Sevinne's ReclamationSevinne's Reclamation
- 1Sunset RevelrySunset Revelry
- 1Time WipeTime Wipe
- 1WindfallWindfall
Artifacts (11)
- 1Aetherflux ReservoirAetherflux Reservoir
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Codex ShredderCodex Shredder
- 1Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1Folio of FanciesFolio of Fancies
- 1Howling MineHowling Mine
- 1Moonsilver KeyMoonsilver Key
- 1Moonsnare PrototypeMoonsnare Prototype
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Talisman of ProgressTalisman of Progress
- 1Thought VesselThought Vessel
Enchantments (4)
- 1Psychic CorrosionPsychic Corrosion
- 1Smuggler's ShareSmuggler's Share
- 1Touch the Spirit RealmTouch the Spirit Realm
- 1Unstoppable PlanUnstoppable Plan
Planeswalker (1)
- 1Jace, Wielder of MysteriesJace, Wielder of Mysteries
Lands (32)
- 1Adarkar WastesAdarkar Wastes
- 1Azorius ChanceryAzorius Chancery
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Emergence ZoneEmergence Zone
- 1Escape TunnelEscape Tunnel
- 1Evolving WildsEvolving Wilds
- 1Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 1Geier Reach SanitariumGeier Reach Sanitarium
- 1Glacial FloodplainGlacial Floodplain
- 1Hidden CataractHidden Cataract
- 6IslandIsland
- 1Mystic GateMystic Gate
- 5PlainsPlains
- 1Prairie StreamPrairie Stream
- 1Restless AnchorageRestless Anchorage
- 3Snow-Covered IslandSnow-Covered Island
- 3Snow-Covered PlainsSnow-Covered Plains
- 1Temple of EnlightenmentTemple of Enlightenment
- 1Tranquil CoveTranquil Cove
Academy Loremaster
Academy Loremaster
Containment Construct
Containment Construct
Dauntless Dismantler
Dauntless Dismantler
Hullbreaker Horror
Hullbreaker Horror
Hydroelectric Specimen
Hydroelectric Specimen
Joined Researchers
Joined Researchers
Keeper of the Accord
Keeper of the Accord
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
Malevolent Hermit
Malevolent Hermit
Psychosis Crawler
Psychosis Crawler
Spellskite
Spellskite
Windborn Muse
Windborn Muse
Zenith Chronicler
Zenith Chronicler
Instants (25)
Aetherize
Aetherize
Brainstorm
Brainstorm
Capsize
Capsize
Counterspell
Counterspell
Emergency Powers
Emergency Powers
Erode
Erode
Even the Score
Even the Score
Flare of Fortitude
Flare of Fortitude
Frantic Search
Frantic Search
Negate
Negate
Path to Exile
Path to Exile
Phantom Interference
Phantom Interference
Reprieve
Reprieve
Resculpt
Resculpt
Spell Pierce
Spell Pierce
Strix Serenade
Strix Serenade
Stroke of Genius
Stroke of Genius
Swords to Plowshares
Swords to Plowshares
Syncopate
Syncopate
Three Steps Ahead
Three Steps Ahead
Turnabout
Turnabout
Unwind
Unwind
Whir of Invention
Whir of Invention
Words of Wisdom
Words of Wisdom
You Find the Villains' Lair
You Find the Villains' Lair
Sorceries (13)
Curse of the Swine
Curse of the Swine
Cut a Deal
Cut a Deal
Deep Analysis
Deep Analysis
Echo of Eons
Echo of Eons
Fabricate
Fabricate
Fascination
Fascination
Game Plan
Game Plan
Martial Coup
Martial Coup
Prosperity
Prosperity
Sevinne's Reclamation
Sevinne's Reclamation
Sunset Revelry
Sunset Revelry
Time Wipe
Time Wipe
Windfall
Windfall
Artifacts (11)
Aetherflux Reservoir
Aetherflux Reservoir
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Codex Shredder
Codex Shredder
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Folio of Fancies
Folio of Fancies
Howling Mine
Howling Mine
Moonsilver Key
Moonsilver Key
Moonsnare Prototype
Moonsnare Prototype
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Talisman of Progress
Talisman of Progress
Thought Vessel
Thought Vessel
Enchantments (4)
Psychic Corrosion
Psychic Corrosion
Smuggler's Share
Smuggler's Share
Touch the Spirit Realm
Touch the Spirit Realm
Unstoppable Plan
Unstoppable Plan
Planeswalkers (1)
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
Lands (15)
Adarkar Wastes
Adarkar Wastes
Azorius Chancery
Azorius Chancery
Command Tower
Command Tower
Emergence Zone
Emergence Zone
Escape Tunnel
Escape Tunnel
Evolving Wilds
Evolving Wilds
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Geier Reach Sanitarium
Geier Reach Sanitarium
Glacial Floodplain
Glacial Floodplain
Hidden Cataract
Hidden Cataract
Mystic Gate
Mystic Gate
Prairie Stream
Prairie Stream
Restless Anchorage
Restless Anchorage
Temple of Enlightenment
Temple of Enlightenment
Tranquil Cove
Tranquil Cove
Basics (4)
Island
6 Island
Plains
5 Plains
Snow-Covered Island
3 Snow-Covered Island
Snow-Covered Plains
3 Snow-Covered Plains