Heraldic Banner
Artifact
As this artifact enters, choose a color.
Creatures you control of the chosen color get +1/+0.
: Add one mana of the chosen color.
Why Play Heraldic Banner
Aggressive mono-colored decks benefit most from Banner's dual utility as both mana fixing and a permanent anthem effect. The +1/+0 boost turns small creatures into meaningful threats while the mana acceleration helps curve out faster or fuel late-game plays. Deploy it on turn three when you have multiple creatures of the chosen color already in play to maximize the immediate board impact. Tribal decks particularly value the consistent power boost across multiple creatures sharing the chosen color.Format Notes
Banner sees most play in Commander where mono-colored tribal decks appreciate the budget-friendly mana rock that doubles as an anthem. Standard and Pioneer occasionally feature it in aggressive strategies when the format supports strong mono-colored creature decks. The card has never faced banning issues due to its fair mana cost and moderate power level. Modern generally offers more powerful alternatives, relegating Banner to fringe playability.Combos & Synergies
Token generators like Secure the Wastes create multiple creatures that immediately benefit from Banner's power boost for explosive turns. Devotion cards such as Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx synergize well since Banner adds colored mana symbols to your board while providing the mana to activate Nykthos. Mass creature tutors like Collected Company become more impactful when the creatures they find enter with an immediate power bonus from Banner already in play.Featured in These Decks
- Grave Danger Commander
