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Ao, the Dawn Sky
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Ao, the Dawn Sky

{3}{W}{W}

Legendary Creature — Dragon Spirit

Flying, vigilance

When Ao dies, choose one —

• Look at the top seven cards of your library. Put any number of nonland permanent cards with total mana value 4 or less from among them onto the battlefield. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order.

• Put two +1/+1 counters on each permanent you control that's a creature or Vehicle.

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FlyingVigilance
Set
Secrets of Strixhaven Commander (SOC #135)
Rarity
Mythic
Mana value
5
Released
2026-04-24
Artist
Chris Rahn
EDHREC rank
#4,298
Colour identity
{W}
Finishes
Nonfoil
Served from
Local database

Commander bracket

1 +
Fits any bracket
No Game Changer, land denial, extra turns or two-card combos.

Derived from card traits, not a ruling — bracket rules turn on how a deck intends to use a card. Bracket rules

EDHREC

Salt Score 0.36
How much players resent seeing this card. The scale tops out around 3.1.
Can be your commander

Combos 20

Ao, the Dawn Sky+Mortuary+Clever Impersonator
{W}{U}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggers
3 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Ao, the Dawn Sky+Mortuary+Phyrexian Metamorph
{W}{U}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggers
2 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Ao, the Dawn Sky+Mortuary+Glasspool Mimic // Glasspool Shore
{W}{U}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggers
2 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Ao, the Dawn Sky+Mortuary+Phantasmal Image
{W}{U}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggers
2 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Ao, the Dawn Sky+Workhorse+Nim Deathmantle+Phyrexian Altar+Doubling Season
{G}{W}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on all Vehicles you controlInfinite +1/+1 counters on most creatures you controlInfinite colored manaInfinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersPut a selection of permanent cards from your library onto the battlefield
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Ao, the Dawn Sky+Mortuary+Flesh Duplicate
{W}{U}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggers
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Ao, the Dawn Sky+Mortuary+Evil Twin
{W}{U}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggers
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Ao, the Dawn Sky+Mortuary+Stunt Double
{W}{U}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggers
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Ao, the Dawn Sky+Mortuary+Vizier of Many Faces
{W}{U}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggers
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Ao, the Dawn Sky+Mortuary+Gigantoplasm
{W}{U}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggers
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Ao, the Dawn Sky+Mortuary+Clone
{W}{U}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggers
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Ao, the Dawn Sky+Workhorse+Nim Deathmantle+Phyrexian Altar+Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
{G}{W}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on all Vehicles you controlInfinite +1/+1 counters on most creatures you controlInfinite colored manaInfinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersPut a selection of permanent cards from your library onto the battlefield
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Ao, the Dawn Sky+Mortuary+Deceptive Frostkite
{W}{U}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggers
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Ao, the Dawn Sky+Mortuary+Altered Ego
{G}{W}{U}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggers
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Ao, the Dawn Sky+Mortuary+Sakashima's Student
{W}{U}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggers
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Ao, the Dawn Sky+Mortuary+Mirror Image
{W}{U}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggers
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Ao, the Dawn Sky+Mortuary+Naga Fleshcrafter
{W}{U}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggers
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Ao, the Dawn Sky+Mortuary+Dack's Duplicate
{W}{U}{B}{R}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggers
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Ao, the Dawn Sky+Mortuary+Undercover Operative
{W}{U}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggers
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Ao, the Dawn Sky+Mortuary+Mirrorhall Mimic // Ghastly Mimicry
{W}{U}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggers
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

All 20 combos.

Commander recommendations

Top synergy 50

Played far more in this commander's decks than elsewhere.

  1. Gift of Immortality 72 %+67.5 %
  2. Nim Deathmantle 68 %+67.3 %
  3. Ashnod's Altar 72 %+67.2 %
  4. High Market 68 %+66.0 %
  5. Angelic Renewal 61 %+60.1 %
  6. Blade of Selves 62 %+59.3 %
  7. Loyal Retainers 56 %+54.9 %
  8. Mirage Mirror 53 %+52.5 %
  9. Enduring Renewal 49 %+48.2 %
  10. Brought Back 48 %+45.2 %
  11. Phyrexian Altar 45 %+43.0 %
  12. Weathered Wayfarer 55 %+42.5 %
  13. Mirror of the Forebears 42 %+41.6 %
  14. Cathar Commando 48 %+40.0 %
  15. Oswald Fiddlebender 41 %+37.8 %
  16. Restoration Specialist 38 %+37.4 %
  17. Sol Talisman 37 %+36.1 %
  18. Memnite 37 %+35.7 %
  19. Lotus Bloom 35 %+34.2 %
  20. Recruiter of the Guard 45 %+33.8 %
  21. Jackdaw Savior 34 %+33.2 %
  22. Ornithopter 35 %+32.8 %
  23. Faith's Reward 35 %+32.8 %
  24. Lazotep Quarry 33 %+32.1 %
  25. Martyred Rusalka 32 %+31.8 %
  26. Moonsilver Key 33 %+31.8 %
  27. Altar of Dementia 33 %+31.5 %
  28. Skyclave Apparition 39 %+31.2 %
  29. Archivist of Oghma 43 %+30.0 %
  30. Aven Mindcensor 36 %+29.4 %
  31. Relic Vial 29 %+28.7 %
  32. Dusk Rose Reliquary 29 %+27.9 %
  33. Ranger-Captain of Eos 33 %+27.3 %
  34. Samwise the Stouthearted 29 %+26.6 %
  35. Second Sunrise 28 %+26.5 %
  36. Archon of Emeria 31 %+26.1 %
  37. Blind Obedience 36 %+25.9 %
  38. Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant 26 %+25.7 %
  39. Grand Abolisher 43 %+24.7 %
  40. Claws of Gix 25 %+24.7 %
  41. Esper Sentinel 58 %+24.5 %
  42. Walking Ballista 30 %+24.4 %
  43. Spirit of the Labyrinth 26 %+24.3 %
  44. Moon-Blessed Cleric 26 %+23.6 %
  45. Salvage Scout 24 %+23.6 %
  46. Rhys, the Evermore 24 %+23.5 %
  47. Deep Gnome Terramancer 31 %+23.4 %
  48. Inventors' Fair 31 %+23.1 %
  49. Fanatical Devotion 24 %+22.9 %
  50. Sevinne's Reclamation 36 %+22.7 %

Most included 50

Highest share of decks running them, distinctive or not.

  1. Sol Ring 85 %+2.1 %
  2. Plains 78 %-15.7 %
  3. Gift of Immortality 72 %+67.5 %
  4. Ashnod's Altar 72 %+67.2 %
  5. High Market 68 %+66.0 %
  6. Nim Deathmantle 68 %+67.3 %
  7. Swords to Plowshares 67 %-7.8 %
  8. Arcane Signet 66 %+8.6 %
  9. Blade of Selves 62 %+59.3 %
  10. Angelic Renewal 61 %+60.1 %
  11. Esper Sentinel 58 %+24.5 %
  12. Path to Exile 56 %-10.8 %
  13. Loyal Retainers 56 %+54.9 %
  14. Weathered Wayfarer 55 %+42.5 %
  15. Mirage Mirror 53 %+52.5 %
  16. Pearl Medallion 49 %-11.2 %
  17. Enduring Renewal 49 %+48.2 %
  18. Brought Back 48 %+45.2 %
  19. Cathar Commando 48 %+40.0 %
  20. Land Tax 45 %+12.5 %
  21. Phyrexian Altar 45 %+43.0 %
  22. Recruiter of the Guard 45 %+33.8 %
  23. Grand Abolisher 43 %+24.7 %
  24. Emeria, the Sky Ruin 43 %+3.2 %
  25. Archivist of Oghma 43 %+30.0 %
  26. Mirror of the Forebears 42 %+41.6 %
  27. Knight of the White Orchid 42 %+16.2 %
  28. Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire 42 %+19.4 %
  29. Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx 41 %+9.1 %
  30. Oswald Fiddlebender 41 %+37.8 %
  31. Enlightened Tutor 41 %+18.3 %
  32. Loran of the Third Path 40 %+17.1 %
  33. Skyclave Apparition 39 %+31.2 %
  34. Restoration Specialist 38 %+37.4 %
  35. Witch Enchanter 38 %+19.6 %
  36. Witch Enchanter 38 %+19.6 %
  37. Memnite 37 %+35.7 %
  38. Sol Talisman 37 %+36.1 %
  39. Blind Obedience 36 %+25.9 %
  40. Sun Titan 36 %+14.6 %
  41. Sevinne's Reclamation 36 %+22.7 %
  42. War Room 36 %+0.7 %
  43. Aven Mindcensor 36 %+29.4 %
  44. Faith's Reward 35 %+32.8 %
  45. Smothering Tithe 35 %+6.0 %
  46. Lotus Bloom 35 %+34.2 %
  47. Ornithopter 35 %+32.8 %
  48. Jackdaw Savior 34 %+33.2 %
  49. Mind Stone 34 %+8.0 %
  50. Oketra's Monument 34 %+7.1 %

Format legality

Standard Not legal
Pioneer Legal
Modern Legal
Legacy Legal
Vintage Legal
Pauper Not legal
Commander Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Duel Commander Legal
Brawl Legal
Standard Brawl Not legal
Historic Legal
Timeless Legal
Alchemy Not legal
Penny Legal
Premodern Not legal
PreDH Not legal
Pauper EDH Not legal
Old School Not legal
Future Not legal
Gladiator Legal
All printingsScryfall ↗Edhrec ↗
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