Ajani, Nacatl Pariah (Commander) - Lifegain

Ajani, Nacatl Pariah
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Kara Blinebry
Oct 8, 2026
Kara Blinebry
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Ajani Resolute
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
13xlift
Dedicated Commons
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
58xlift
Ajani's Anguish
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
20xlift
Ajani Unrelenting
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33xlift
Loyal Tutor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28xlift
Top Cards
Ajani's Pridemate
84%inclusion49 decks58 decks
10xlift
Regal Caracal
83%inclusion48 decks58 decks
49xlift
Arahbo, the First Fang
81%inclusion46 decks57 decks
53xlift
Ajani's Welcome
76%inclusion44 decks58 decks
14xlift
Brimaz, King of Oreskos
76%inclusion44 decks58 decks
43xlift
King of the Pride
74%inclusion43 decks58 decks
53xlift
Ocelot Pride
74%inclusion43 decks58 decks
7.5xlift
Leonin Warleader
71%inclusion41 decks58 decks
38xlift
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
69%inclusion40 decks58 decks
13xlift
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion40 decks58 decks
1.1xlift
High Lift Cards
Rescue Leopard
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
65xlift
Basri, Tomorrow's Champion
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
60xlift
Claws Out
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
57xlift
Savannah Lions
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
53xlift
Seht's Tiger
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
53xlift
Tabaxi Toucaneers
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
53xlift
Kemba, Kha Enduring
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
53xlift
Highcliff Felidar
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
53xlift
Ajani Fells the Godsire
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
53xlift
Ajani's Chosen
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
53xlift
Creatures
Skyknight Squire
69%inclusion37 decks54 decks
45xlift
Qala, Ajani's Pridemate
65%inclusion35 decks54 decks
22xlift
Healer of the Pride
55%inclusion32 decks58 decks
41xlift
Felidar Sovereign
53%inclusion31 decks58 decks
4.0xlift
Helpful Hunter
52%inclusion30 decks58 decks
17xlift
Jazal Goldmane
52%inclusion30 decks58 decks
47xlift
Oreskos Explorer
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
40xlift
Lion Sash
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
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Alms Collector
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
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Felidar Cub
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
49xlift
Prava of the Steel Legion
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
36xlift
Prideful Parent
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
37xlift
Ajani's Sunstriker
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
47xlift
Kutzil's Flanker
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
38xlift
Cat Collector
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
11xlift
Sacred Cat
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
44xlift
Leonin Vanguard
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
40xlift
Skyhunter Strike Force
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
42xlift
Taurean Mauler
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
3.7xlift
Soul Warden
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
1.2xlift
Bounding Felidar
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
39xlift
Stalking Leonin
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
47xlift
Jareth, Leonine Titan
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
22xlift
Enlightened Ascetic
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
47xlift
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
6.5xlift
Enduring Innocence
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
2.0xlift
Cubwarden
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
39xlift
Emeritus of Truce
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
26xlift
Whitemane Lion
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
46xlift
Mentor of the Meek
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
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Felidar Savior
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
35xlift
Adorned Pouncer
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
49xlift
Soul's Attendant
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
1.1xlift
Felidar Guardian
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
18xlift
Guide of Souls
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
1.7xlift
Belladonna Took
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
2.6xlift
Pride Guardian
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
48xlift
Trove Warden
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
44xlift
Iroas, God of Victory
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
1.9xlift
Lionheart Glimmer
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
37xlift
Leonin Arbiter
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
30xlift
Gloryheath Lynx
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
32xlift
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
2.0xlift
Regal Leosaur
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
53xlift
Leonin Relic-Warder
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
47xlift
Sunspine Lynx
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
30xlift
Exalted Sunborn
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
1.8xlift
Oreskos Sun Guide
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
41xlift
Roaming Throne
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
3.4xlift
Aurelia, the Law Above
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
0.9xlift
Instants
Path to Exile
64%inclusion37 decks58 decks
1.2xlift
White Sun's Zenith
60%inclusion35 decks58 decks
31xlift
Boros Charm
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
0.9xlift
Akroma's Will
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
2.9xlift
Generous Gift
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
1.3xlift
Flare of Fortitude
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
4.7xlift
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
1.0xlift
Flawless Maneuver
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
1.8xlift
Teferi's Protection
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
1.5xlift
Reprieve
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
2.2xlift
Dawn's Truce
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
1.7xlift
Erode
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
2.4xlift
Ajani's Response
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
42xlift
Enlightened Tutor
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
1.3xlift
Wrath of the Bloodmane
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
76xlift
Clever Concealment
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
2.1xlift
Ajani's Presence
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
37xlift
Lightning Bolt
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
1.2xlift
Unbreakable Formation
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
3.6xlift
Legion Leadership
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
1.0xlift
Wear // Tear
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
0.8xlift
Take the Bait
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
4.3xlift
Thraben Charm
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
2.8xlift
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
0.6xlift
Bilbo's Gambit
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4.0xlift
And They Shall Know No Fear
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
17xlift
Lightning Helix
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
0.3xlift
Take Up the Shield
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
3.4xlift
Vision of Love
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
8.0xlift
Rootborn Defenses
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
2.4xlift
Ephemerate
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
2.5xlift
Thrill of Possibility
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
0.7xlift
Final Showdown
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
3.7xlift
Deflecting Swat
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
0.6xlift
Heliod's Intervention
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
0.8xlift
Restoration Magic
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0.3xlift
Moogles' Valor
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0.9xlift
Duty Beyond Death
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3.0xlift
Lorehold Charm
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1.0xlift
Kabira Takedown
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2.7xlift
Ignite the Beacon
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
40xlift
Untimely Malfunction
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
0.4xlift
Get Lost
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1.4xlift
Razorgrass Ambush
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1.5xlift
Tibalt's Trickery
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1.3xlift
Surge of Salvation
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1.7xlift
Demand Answers
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
0.5xlift
Abrade
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
0.4xlift
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
0.8xlift
Farewell
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
3.0xlift
Austere Command
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
1.4xlift
Vandalblast
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
1.4xlift
Firecat Blitz
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
48xlift
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
0.9xlift
Rip Apart
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
0.9xlift
Cut a Deal
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
1.6xlift
Jeska's Will
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
0.9xlift
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
0.6xlift
Ajani's Influence
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
30xlift
Idyllic Tutor
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
2.2xlift
Fumigate
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
0.9xlift
Wrath of God
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
2.0xlift
Ascend from Avernus
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
2.9xlift
Sundering Eruption
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
1.3xlift
Group Project
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
22xlift
Antiquities on the Loose
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
17xlift
Go Ninja Go
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
10xlift
Infernal Plunge
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
18xlift
Hour of Reckoning
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3.8xlift
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
3.4xlift
Herald's Horn
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
9.4xlift
Pearl Medallion
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
3.0xlift
The Wind Crystal
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
1.3xlift
Aetherflux Reservoir
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
1.2xlift
Vanquisher's Banner
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
14xlift
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
0.4xlift
Warrior's Blades
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
27xlift
Oketra's Monument
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
2.9xlift
Idol of Oblivion
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
1.6xlift
Solitary Cell
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
28xlift
Banner of Kinship
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
9.0xlift
Well of Lost Dreams
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
0.5xlift
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
0.4xlift
Basilisk Collar
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
0.4xlift
Archaeomancer's Map
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
0.9xlift
Chronicle of Victory
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6.8xlift
Orcrist, Goblin-cleaver
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6.7xlift
Door of Destinies
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
11xlift
Urza's Incubator
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
3.3xlift
Sword of the Animist
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
1.6xlift
Cosmos Elixir
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
1.2xlift
Ruby Medallion
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
0.9xlift
Luxior, Giada's Gift
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
43xlift
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
0.7xlift
Ashnod's Altar
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
3.9xlift
Coat of Arms
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
13xlift
The Arkenstone
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5.5xlift
Embercleave
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3.6xlift
Alhammarret's Archive
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
0.6xlift
Enchantments
Felidar Retreat
67%inclusion39 decks58 decks
17xlift
Impact Tremors
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
3.6xlift
Warleader's Call
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
6.8xlift
Authority of the Consuls
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
1.7xlift
Caretaker's Talent
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
7.5xlift
Anointed Procession
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
4.6xlift
Shared Animosity
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
15xlift
Goblin Bombardment
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
10xlift
Deification
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
50xlift
Tocasia's Welcome
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
2.9xlift
Ajani's Mantra
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
19xlift
Intangible Virtue
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
7.3xlift
Way of the Warlord
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
30xlift
Way of the Mentor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10xlift
Land Tax
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
1.5xlift
Cleric Class
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
1.3xlift
Way of the Pyromancer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
21xlift
Rowan's Talent
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
44xlift
Renewed Solidarity
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
10xlift
Collective Inferno
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5.0xlift
Smothering Tithe
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
0.6xlift
Cathars' Crusade
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
3.7xlift
Trouble in Pairs
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
1.4xlift
Dawn of a New Age
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
7.4xlift
City on Fire
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
1.0xlift
Rising of the Day
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
2.9xlift
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
1.0xlift
Roads Go Ever, Ever On
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
10xlift
Light of Promise
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
2.9xlift
Assemble the Legion
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
1.5xlift
Test of Endurance
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
1.2xlift
Boon Reflection
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
3.1xlift
Leyline of Hope
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
0.8xlift
Echoing Assault
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
8.9xlift
Angelic Chorus
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4.2xlift
Smuggler's Share
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1.1xlift
Nine Lives
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
16xlift
Court of Embereth
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
11xlift
Spirit Link
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
0.5xlift
Dawn of Hope
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
0.5xlift
Virtue of Loyalty
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
8.0xlift
Planeswalkers
Ajani, Adversary of Tyrants
62%inclusion36 decks58 decks
44xlift
Ajani, Caller of the Pride
53%inclusion31 decks58 decks
28xlift
Ajani Steadfast
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
34xlift
Ajani, Wise Counselor
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
38xlift
Ajani Goldmane
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
25xlift
Ajani, Inspiring Leader
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
42xlift
Ajani Vengeant
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
32xlift
Ajani, Outland Chaperone
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23xlift
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
4.1xlift
Utility Lands
Three Tree City
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
13xlift
Minas Tirith
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
2.6xlift
Animal Sanctuary
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
44xlift
Fountainport
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
4.8xlift
Karn's Bastion
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
6.8xlift
High Market
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
10xlift
War Room
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
1.5xlift
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
1.7xlift
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
1.0xlift
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
3.4xlift
Windbrisk Heights
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
2.4xlift
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
0.5xlift
Arena of Glory
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
0.7xlift
Dalkovan Encampment
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2.4xlift
Mutavault
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5.9xlift
Castle Embereth
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1.8xlift
Monumental Henge
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1.0xlift
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1.0xlift
Temple of the False God
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
0.6xlift
Castle Ardenvale
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
0.9xlift
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion46 decks58 decks
1.0xlift
Sol Ring
79%inclusion46 decks58 decks
0.9xlift
Boros Signet
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
0.9xlift
Patchwork Banner
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
10xlift
Talisman of Conviction
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
0.7xlift
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
0.9xlift
Gatewatch Beacon
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
44xlift
Pristine Talisman
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
0.6xlift
Cursed Mirror
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
1.1xlift
Marble Diamond
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
1.4xlift
Fellwar Stone
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
0.3xlift
Mind Stone
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
0.3xlift
The Mind Stone
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3.5xlift
Tablet of Discovery
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1.3xlift
Staff of Compleation
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2.7xlift
Heraldic Banner
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3.5xlift
Mox Amber
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1.9xlift
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion58 decks58 decks
1.0xlift
Mountain
79%inclusion46 decks58 decks
0.8xlift
Command Tower
71%inclusion41 decks58 decks
0.8xlift
Path of Ancestry
64%inclusion37 decks58 decks
4.3xlift
Clifftop Retreat
60%inclusion35 decks58 decks
0.8xlift
Sundown Pass
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
1.1xlift
Sacred Foundry
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
0.9xlift
Furycalm Snarl
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
0.9xlift
Battlefield Forge
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
0.7xlift
Rugged Prairie
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
0.8xlift
Spectator Seating
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
1.0xlift
Temple of Triumph
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
0.8xlift
Needleverge Pathway
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
1.3xlift
Arid Mesa
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
1.1xlift
Elegant Parlor
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
1.4xlift
Boros Garrison
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
0.8xlift
Wind-Scarred Crag
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
0.9xlift
Sunbillow Verge
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
0.9xlift
Turbulent Steppe
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
1.9xlift
Cavern of Souls
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
7.5xlift
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
1.2xlift
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
0.7xlift
Radiant Summit
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
0.6xlift
Inspiring Vantage
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
1.2xlift
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
0.9xlift
Secluded Courtyard
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
9.2xlift
Sunbaked Canyon
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
1.0xlift
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
1.3xlift
Legion Leadership
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
1.0xlift
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
0.9xlift
Sacred Peaks
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
1.1xlift
Witch Enchanter
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
0.6xlift
Asgardian Citadel
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1.6xlift
Prismatic Vista
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
1.3xlift
Windswept Heath
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
1.8xlift
Unclaimed Territory
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5.9xlift
Cabaretti Courtyard
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
1.5xlift
Sunscorched Divide
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
0.3xlift
Plateau
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
0.7xlift
Sundering Eruption
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
1.3xlift
Marsh Flats
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
1.9xlift
Kabira Takedown
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2.7xlift
Razorgrass Ambush
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1.5xlift
Boros Guildgate
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
0.6xlift
Thriving Heath
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1.3xlift
Flooded Strand
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1.4xlift
Bloodstained Mire
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1.4xlift
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