Avacyn, Angel of Hope (Commander) - Lifegain

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Jonathan Zucchetti
Feb 12, 2026
The Problem of Generic Commanders
How do you build a commander that doesn't really give you an idea of how to build it? Is it worth it to build a generic commander?
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Moxfield
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Chronicle of Victory
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Giada, Font of Hope
83%inclusion133 decks160 decks
79%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
79%inclusion127 decks160 decks
65%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
73%inclusion117 decks160 decks
59%synergy
Righteous Valkyrie
68%inclusion109 decks160 decks
53%synergy
Starnheim Aspirant
64%inclusion102 decks160 decks
52%synergy
Archangel of Thune
63%inclusion100 decks160 decks
48%synergy
Resplendent Angel
61%inclusion97 decks160 decks
47%synergy
Herald of War
59%inclusion94 decks160 decks
47%synergy
Angel of Vitality
59%inclusion95 decks160 decks
46%synergy
Bishop of Wings
50%inclusion80 decks160 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Pearl Medallion
68%inclusion109 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion105 decks160 decks
-10%synergy
Path to Exile
59%inclusion94 decks160 decks
-9%synergy
Land Tax
53%inclusion85 decks160 decks
21%synergy
Archangel of Tithes
52%inclusion83 decks160 decks
39%synergy
Wrath of God
50%inclusion80 decks160 decks
35%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
50%inclusion80 decks160 decks
37%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
49%inclusion79 decks160 decks
36%synergy
Valkyrie Harbinger
49%inclusion78 decks160 decks
37%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
48%inclusion77 decks160 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
54%inclusion87 decks160 decks
24%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
39%inclusion63 decks160 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Protection
38%inclusion61 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Farewell
24%inclusion39 decks160 decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion24 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
-2%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Angel of Destiny
48%inclusion76 decks160 decks
38%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
43%inclusion69 decks160 decks
33%synergy
Angelic Skirmisher
43%inclusion69 decks160 decks
37%synergy
Exemplar of Light
43%inclusion40 decks93 decks
28%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
43%inclusion68 decks160 decks
32%synergy
Metropolis Reformer
39%inclusion62 decks160 decks
32%synergy
Serra Ascendant
38%inclusion60 decks160 decks
25%synergy
Angel of Jubilation
36%inclusion58 decks160 decks
28%synergy
Baneslayer Angel
36%inclusion57 decks160 decks
29%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
35%inclusion56 decks160 decks
25%synergy
Serra's Emissary
34%inclusion55 decks160 decks
28%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
34%inclusion32 decks94 decks
29%synergy
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor
33%inclusion52 decks160 decks
28%synergy
Youthful Valkyrie
31%inclusion50 decks160 decks
20%synergy
Soul Warden
31%inclusion50 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Grand Abolisher
31%inclusion49 decks160 decks
12%synergy
Dazzling Angel
30%inclusion28 decks93 decks
21%synergy
Platinum Angel
30%inclusion48 decks160 decks
26%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
29%inclusion46 decks160 decks
25%synergy
Sunblast Angel
28%inclusion45 decks160 decks
21%synergy
Shattered Angel
28%inclusion44 decks160 decks
23%synergy
Speaker of the Heavens
27%inclusion43 decks160 decks
18%synergy
Starfield Shepherd
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
25%inclusion40 decks160 decks
21%synergy
Esper Sentinel
24%inclusion39 decks160 decks
-10%synergy
Angel of the Dire Hour
23%inclusion37 decks160 decks
20%synergy
Firemane Commando
23%inclusion37 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
23%inclusion37 decks160 decks
20%synergy
Soul's Attendant
23%inclusion36 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Angelic Field Marshal
22%inclusion35 decks160 decks
13%synergy
Angel of Finality
21%inclusion34 decks160 decks
14%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
21%inclusion34 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
21%inclusion34 decks160 decks
-6%synergy
Angel of Indemnity
19%inclusion30 decks156 decks
15%synergy
Thraben Watcher
19%inclusion30 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Angel of Serenity
19%inclusion30 decks160 decks
14%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
18%inclusion29 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
18%inclusion29 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Serra Paragon
18%inclusion28 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
17%inclusion27 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Guardian of the Gateless
16%inclusion26 decks160 decks
15%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
16%inclusion25 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
15%inclusion24 decks160 decks
-4%synergy
Holy Cow
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
13%inclusion21 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Segovian Angel
13%inclusion21 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Exquisite Archangel
13%inclusion21 decks160 decks
12%synergy
Serra Angel
13%inclusion20 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
12%inclusion19 decks160 decks
-5%synergy
Admonition Angel
12%inclusion19 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Rebuff the Wicked
39%inclusion62 decks160 decks
21%synergy
Akroma's Will
29%inclusion47 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
22%inclusion35 decks160 decks
-21%synergy
Cloudshift
20%inclusion32 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
17%inclusion24 decks144 decks
-3%synergy
Disenchant
15%inclusion24 decks160 decks
-2%synergy
Invoke the Divine
14%inclusion23 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Return to Dust
14%inclusion23 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Reprieve
14%inclusion22 decks160 decks
-9%synergy
Revitalize
13%inclusion21 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
13%inclusion21 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Silence
11%inclusion18 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
11%inclusion18 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Tithe
10%inclusion16 decks160 decks
-2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion16 decks160 decks
-16%synergy
Congregate
10%inclusion16 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.3%inclusion11 decks132 decks
-6%synergy
Final Showdown
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Brave the Elements
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
-5%synergy
Ephemerate
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
-5%synergy
Dawn Charm
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
-1%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Angel's Grace
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.9%inclusion11 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
-2%synergy
Everybody Lives!
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
-4%synergy
Eerie Interlude
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Hour of Revelation
36%inclusion58 decks160 decks
33%synergy
Austere Command
35%inclusion56 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Fumigate
34%inclusion54 decks160 decks
26%synergy
Cleansing Nova
33%inclusion52 decks160 decks
24%synergy
Armageddon
30%inclusion48 decks160 decks
27%synergy
Day of Judgment
29%inclusion46 decks160 decks
23%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
28%inclusion44 decks160 decks
17%synergy
Entreat the Angels
24%inclusion38 decks160 decks
19%synergy
Akroma's Vengeance
23%inclusion37 decks160 decks
21%synergy
Planar Cleansing
21%inclusion33 decks160 decks
19%synergy
Gift of Estates
16%inclusion26 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Split Up
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
14%inclusion22 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Ondu Inversion
11%inclusion18 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Doomskar
10%inclusion16 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Mass Calcify
10%inclusion16 decks160 decks
-3%synergy
Emeria's Call
10%inclusion16 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Shatter the Sky
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
-5%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Catastrophe
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Defy Death
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Ravnica at War
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
-5%synergy
Starnheim Unleashed
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Cut a Deal
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
-9%synergy
Solemn Offering
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Rout
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Ravages of War
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Search for Glory
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Starfall Invocation
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
2%synergy
Devastating Mastery
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Finale of Glory
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion71 decks160 decks
16%synergy
The Book of Exalted Deeds
43%inclusion68 decks160 decks
32%synergy
Urza's Incubator
41%inclusion65 decks160 decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
41%inclusion65 decks160 decks
5%synergy
The Wind Crystal
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Oketra's Monument
32%inclusion51 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
28%inclusion45 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Worldslayer
26%inclusion42 decks160 decks
25%synergy
Herald's Horn
26%inclusion41 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
26%inclusion41 decks160 decks
20%synergy
Moonsilver Spear
23%inclusion37 decks160 decks
20%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
22%inclusion35 decks160 decks
13%synergy
Sword of the Animist
21%inclusion33 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
19%inclusion30 decks160 decks
17%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
18%inclusion28 decks160 decks
14%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
17%inclusion27 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
16%inclusion26 decks160 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Plate
16%inclusion26 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Endless Atlas
16%inclusion26 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
16%inclusion25 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
15%inclusion22 decks142 decks
7%synergy
Scroll of Avacyn
13%inclusion21 decks160 decks
13%synergy
Angel's Feather
9.4%inclusion15 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
-3%synergy
The Immortal Sun
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Shadowspear
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
-3%synergy
Helm of the Host
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Staff of the Sun Magus
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Banner of Kinship
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Winter Moon
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
3%synergy
Wedding Ring
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
0%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Mind's Eye
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
-3%synergy
Enchantments
Authority of the Consuls
48%inclusion76 decks160 decks
27%synergy
Angelic Accord
39%inclusion63 decks160 decks
30%synergy
Ghostly Prison
39%inclusion62 decks160 decks
18%synergy
Court of Grace
31%inclusion49 decks160 decks
19%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
28%inclusion45 decks160 decks
20%synergy
True Conviction
21%inclusion33 decks160 decks
12%synergy
Dawn of Hope
20%inclusion32 decks160 decks
12%synergy
Angelic Chorus
20%inclusion32 decks160 decks
18%synergy
Sigarda's Splendor
19%inclusion31 decks160 decks
14%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
15%inclusion24 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Blind Obedience
15%inclusion24 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
15%inclusion24 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Cleric Class
13%inclusion21 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Divine Visitation
13%inclusion20 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
12%inclusion19 decks160 decks
-6%synergy
Leyline of Sanctity
11%inclusion18 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Monologue Tax
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Boon Reflection
10%inclusion16 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Hope
10%inclusion13 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Anointed Procession
9.4%inclusion15 decks160 decks
-2%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
9.4%inclusion15 decks160 decks
-6%synergy
Pariah
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Test of Endurance
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Smuggler's Share
6.9%inclusion11 decks160 decks
-1%synergy
Pacifism
6.9%inclusion11 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Celestial Mantle
6.9%inclusion11 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Ashes of the Abhorrent
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Angelic Destiny
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
-4%synergy
Angelic Renewal
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Elspeth Conquers Death
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Rest in Peace
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Ajani's Mantra
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Serra the Benevolent
26%inclusion42 decks160 decks
21%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Archangel Elspeth
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
-5%synergy
Elspeth Tirel
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
51%inclusion82 decks160 decks
13%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
44%inclusion71 decks160 decks
12%synergy
War Room
33%inclusion52 decks160 decks
-4%synergy
Minas Tirith
31%inclusion50 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
31%inclusion50 decks160 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion49 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion31 decks160 decks
-7%synergy
Three Tree City
19%inclusion26 decks135 decks
8%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
16%inclusion25 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Karoo
15%inclusion24 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion20 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Radiant Fountain
13%inclusion20 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
12%inclusion19 decks160 decks
-6%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Grange
11%inclusion18 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion18 decks160 decks
-11%synergy
Kor Haven
11%inclusion18 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
11%inclusion16 decks144 decks
-2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
-2%synergy
Homeward Path
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
-8%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
10%inclusion16 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Field
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Steppe
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
-4%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.9%inclusion11 decks160 decks
0%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
-5%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Terrain Generator
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion144 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
54%inclusion86 decks160 decks
-4%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
31%inclusion49 decks160 decks
15%synergy
Thran Dynamo
24%inclusion39 decks160 decks
19%synergy
Nyx Lotus
23%inclusion37 decks160 decks
15%synergy
Caged Sun
23%inclusion37 decks160 decks
14%synergy
Gilded Lotus
22%inclusion35 decks160 decks
18%synergy
Patchwork Banner
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Marble Diamond
16%inclusion25 decks160 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion25 decks160 decks
-12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion24 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion24 decks160 decks
-1%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
15%inclusion24 decks160 decks
10%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Pristine Talisman
10%inclusion16 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Hedron Archive
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Heraldic Banner
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
-4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
93%inclusion149 decks160 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
32%inclusion51 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
32%inclusion51 decks160 decks
21%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion43 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Command Tower
14%inclusion22 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
13%inclusion20 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Ondu Inversion
11%inclusion18 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
-1%synergy
Emeria's Call
10%inclusion16 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
-11%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
1%synergy