Avacyn, Angel of Hope (Commander) - Lifegain

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?
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Ceaseless Conflict
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Giada, Font of Hope
82%inclusion127 decks154 decks
79%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
81%inclusion124 decks154 decks
66%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
73%inclusion112 decks154 decks
59%synergy
Righteous Valkyrie
68%inclusion104 decks154 decks
52%synergy
Starnheim Aspirant
63%inclusion97 decks154 decks
51%synergy
Archangel of Thune
62%inclusion96 decks154 decks
48%synergy
Herald of War
58%inclusion90 decks154 decks
47%synergy
Angel of Vitality
58%inclusion89 decks154 decks
44%synergy
Resplendent Angel
58%inclusion89 decks154 decks
44%synergy
Archangel of Tithes
52%inclusion80 decks154 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Pearl Medallion
69%inclusion106 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion102 decks154 decks
-9%synergy
Path to Exile
60%inclusion93 decks154 decks
-7%synergy
Land Tax
51%inclusion79 decks154 decks
20%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
49%inclusion76 decks154 decks
36%synergy
Wrath of God
49%inclusion76 decks154 decks
35%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
49%inclusion76 decks154 decks
36%synergy
Bishop of Wings
48%inclusion74 decks154 decks
38%synergy
Angel of Destiny
47%inclusion72 decks154 decks
37%synergy
Valkyrie Harbinger
47%inclusion72 decks154 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
53%inclusion82 decks154 decks
23%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
38%inclusion58 decks154 decks
15%synergy
Teferi's Protection
36%inclusion56 decks154 decks
10%synergy
Farewell
25%inclusion39 decks154 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
16%inclusion25 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion16 decks154 decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
7.1%inclusion11 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
47%inclusion72 decks154 decks
37%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
43%inclusion66 decks154 decks
33%synergy
Exemplar of Light
42%inclusion40 decks95 decks
27%synergy
Angelic Skirmisher
42%inclusion64 decks154 decks
36%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
42%inclusion64 decks154 decks
31%synergy
Metropolis Reformer
38%inclusion59 decks154 decks
31%synergy
Serra Ascendant
37%inclusion57 decks154 decks
24%synergy
Baneslayer Angel
35%inclusion54 decks154 decks
29%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
34%inclusion53 decks154 decks
24%synergy
Angel of Jubilation
34%inclusion52 decks154 decks
26%synergy
Soul Warden
33%inclusion51 decks154 decks
12%synergy
Serra's Emissary
32%inclusion50 decks154 decks
26%synergy
Youthful Valkyrie
32%inclusion49 decks154 decks
21%synergy
Grand Abolisher
32%inclusion49 decks154 decks
13%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
32%inclusion30 decks95 decks
26%synergy
Dazzling Angel
31%inclusion29 decks95 decks
22%synergy
Platinum Angel
31%inclusion47 decks154 decks
27%synergy
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor
31%inclusion47 decks154 decks
26%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
28%inclusion43 decks154 decks
24%synergy
Sunblast Angel
28%inclusion43 decks154 decks
21%synergy
Speaker of the Heavens
27%inclusion41 decks154 decks
18%synergy
Shattered Angel
26%inclusion40 decks154 decks
21%synergy
Esper Sentinel
25%inclusion38 decks154 decks
-9%synergy
Firemane Commando
25%inclusion38 decks154 decks
13%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
23%inclusion36 decks154 decks
20%synergy
Angel of the Dire Hour
23%inclusion36 decks154 decks
20%synergy
Soul's Attendant
22%inclusion34 decks154 decks
8%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
22%inclusion34 decks154 decks
19%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
22%inclusion34 decks154 decks
-5%synergy
Starfield Shepherd
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Angel of Finality
21%inclusion32 decks154 decks
14%synergy
Angelic Field Marshal
20%inclusion31 decks154 decks
12%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
20%inclusion31 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Angel of Indemnity
18%inclusion28 decks154 decks
14%synergy
Angel of Serenity
18%inclusion28 decks154 decks
14%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
18%inclusion27 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Serra Paragon
18%inclusion27 decks154 decks
11%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
16%inclusion25 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Thraben Watcher
16%inclusion25 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
16%inclusion24 decks154 decks
10%synergy
Guardian of the Gateless
16%inclusion24 decks154 decks
14%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
15%inclusion23 decks154 decks
1%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
15%inclusion23 decks154 decks
-4%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
14%inclusion22 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
14%inclusion21 decks154 decks
-3%synergy
Holy Cow
14%inclusion21 decks154 decks
11%synergy
Segovian Angel
13%inclusion20 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
12%inclusion19 decks154 decks
-8%synergy
Serra Angel
12%inclusion19 decks154 decks
10%synergy
Exquisite Archangel
12%inclusion18 decks154 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Rebuff the Wicked
38%inclusion59 decks154 decks
20%synergy
Akroma's Will
31%inclusion48 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
23%inclusion35 decks154 decks
-20%synergy
Cloudshift
21%inclusion32 decks154 decks
11%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
16%inclusion23 decks144 decks
-3%synergy
Return to Dust
14%inclusion22 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Disenchant
14%inclusion22 decks154 decks
-2%synergy
Invoke the Divine
14%inclusion21 decks154 decks
10%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
14%inclusion21 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
14%inclusion21 decks154 decks
-9%synergy
Revitalize
13%inclusion20 decks154 decks
10%synergy
Silence
11%inclusion17 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
10%inclusion16 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Mana Tithe
10%inclusion15 decks154 decks
-2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion15 decks154 decks
-16%synergy
Brave the Elements
10%inclusion15 decks154 decks
-3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion15 decks154 decks
-2%synergy
Restoration Magic
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Congregate
9.1%inclusion14 decks154 decks
8%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.4%inclusion13 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.3%inclusion11 decks132 decks
-6%synergy
Ephemerate
7.8%inclusion12 decks154 decks
-5%synergy
Final Showdown
7.8%inclusion12 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Angel's Grace
7.1%inclusion11 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Dawn Charm
7.1%inclusion11 decks154 decks
-2%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
1%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
-4%synergy
Eerie Interlude
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
-3%synergy
Everybody Lives!
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
1%synergy
Flicker of Fate
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
0%synergy
Safe Passage
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Hour of Revelation
36%inclusion55 decks154 decks
32%synergy
Austere Command
35%inclusion54 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Cleansing Nova
34%inclusion52 decks154 decks
26%synergy
Fumigate
32%inclusion49 decks154 decks
24%synergy
Armageddon
30%inclusion46 decks154 decks
27%synergy
Day of Judgment
29%inclusion44 decks154 decks
23%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
25%inclusion39 decks154 decks
15%synergy
Entreat the Angels
24%inclusion37 decks154 decks
19%synergy
Akroma's Vengeance
23%inclusion36 decks154 decks
22%synergy
Planar Cleansing
20%inclusion31 decks154 decks
19%synergy
Gift of Estates
17%inclusion26 decks154 decks
10%synergy
Split Up
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
13%inclusion20 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Ondu Inversion
12%inclusion19 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Emeria's Call
11%inclusion17 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Doomskar
10%inclusion16 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
10%inclusion15 decks154 decks
-4%synergy
Mass Calcify
10%inclusion15 decks154 decks
-3%synergy
Shatter the Sky
9.1%inclusion14 decks154 decks
8%synergy
Cut a Deal
7.8%inclusion12 decks154 decks
-7%synergy
Catastrophe
7.8%inclusion12 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Defy Death
7.8%inclusion12 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
7.1%inclusion11 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Ravnica at War
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
-5%synergy
Search for Glory
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Starnheim Unleashed
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Finale of Glory
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Devastating Mastery
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Ravages of War
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Martial Coup
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
45%inclusion70 decks154 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
42%inclusion65 decks154 decks
6%synergy
The Book of Exalted Deeds
42%inclusion64 decks154 decks
32%synergy
Urza's Incubator
38%inclusion59 decks154 decks
28%synergy
The Wind Crystal
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Oketra's Monument
33%inclusion51 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
29%inclusion44 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Worldslayer
27%inclusion41 decks154 decks
25%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
25%inclusion38 decks154 decks
19%synergy
Herald's Horn
24%inclusion37 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Moonsilver Spear
24%inclusion37 decks154 decks
21%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
21%inclusion32 decks154 decks
12%synergy
Sword of the Animist
21%inclusion32 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
18%inclusion27 decks154 decks
14%synergy
Endless Atlas
18%inclusion27 decks154 decks
11%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
18%inclusion27 decks154 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Plate
17%inclusion26 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
17%inclusion26 decks154 decks
16%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
17%inclusion26 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
16%inclusion23 decks142 decks
8%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
15%inclusion23 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Scroll of Avacyn
13%inclusion20 decks154 decks
12%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion15 decks154 decks
-1%synergy
Angel's Feather
9.1%inclusion14 decks154 decks
7%synergy
The Immortal Sun
8.4%inclusion13 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
7.1%inclusion11 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Helm of the Host
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Shadowspear
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
-4%synergy
Mind's Eye
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Staff of the Sun Magus
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Authority of the Consuls
45%inclusion70 decks154 decks
25%synergy
Angelic Accord
39%inclusion60 decks154 decks
30%synergy
Ghostly Prison
38%inclusion59 decks154 decks
18%synergy
Court of Grace
32%inclusion49 decks154 decks
20%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
29%inclusion44 decks154 decks
21%synergy
True Conviction
21%inclusion32 decks154 decks
12%synergy
Dawn of Hope
20%inclusion31 decks154 decks
13%synergy
Angelic Chorus
19%inclusion30 decks154 decks
17%synergy
Sigarda's Splendor
18%inclusion28 decks154 decks
13%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
16%inclusion24 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
16%inclusion24 decks154 decks
1%synergy
Divine Visitation
14%inclusion22 decks154 decks
8%synergy
Blind Obedience
14%inclusion21 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Cleric Class
13%inclusion20 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
12%inclusion19 decks154 decks
-5%synergy
Leyline of Sanctity
10%inclusion16 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Boon Reflection
10%inclusion16 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Monologue Tax
10%inclusion16 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
10%inclusion16 decks154 decks
-5%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
10%inclusion15 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Anointed Procession
10%inclusion15 decks154 decks
-2%synergy
Leyline of Hope
8.8%inclusion12 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Pariah
7.8%inclusion12 decks154 decks
0%synergy
Smuggler's Share
7.1%inclusion11 decks154 decks
-1%synergy
Angelic Destiny
7.1%inclusion11 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Test of Endurance
7.1%inclusion11 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Celestial Mantle
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Pacifism
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Ashes of the Abhorrent
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
-5%synergy
Angelic Renewal
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Serra the Benevolent
25%inclusion39 decks154 decks
20%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Archangel Elspeth
9.1%inclusion14 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
-4%synergy
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Elspeth Tirel
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
51%inclusion79 decks154 decks
13%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
44%inclusion68 decks154 decks
12%synergy
War Room
33%inclusion51 decks154 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
33%inclusion51 decks154 decks
21%synergy
Minas Tirith
31%inclusion48 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion47 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion34 decks154 decks
-5%synergy
Three Tree City
18%inclusion24 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
16%inclusion25 decks154 decks
8%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
13%inclusion20 decks154 decks
-5%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion19 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Radiant Fountain
12%inclusion19 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Karoo
12%inclusion19 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion18 decks154 decks
-11%synergy
Idyllic Grange
11%inclusion17 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Kor Haven
11%inclusion17 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
11%inclusion17 decks154 decks
-7%synergy
Monumental Henge
10%inclusion15 decks144 decks
-3%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
10%inclusion16 decks154 decks
-2%synergy
Homeward Path
10%inclusion16 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
10%inclusion15 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Secluded Steppe
9.1%inclusion14 decks154 decks
-3%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Lotus Field
7.8%inclusion12 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Mistveil Plains
7.8%inclusion12 decks154 decks
1%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion139 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
56%inclusion86 decks154 decks
-2%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
29%inclusion45 decks154 decks
14%synergy
Thran Dynamo
25%inclusion38 decks154 decks
19%synergy
Gilded Lotus
24%inclusion37 decks154 decks
20%synergy
Caged Sun
23%inclusion36 decks154 decks
15%synergy
Nyx Lotus
22%inclusion34 decks154 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion27 decks154 decks
-10%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion25 decks154 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion24 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Marble Diamond
16%inclusion24 decks154 decks
-4%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
16%inclusion24 decks154 decks
10%synergy
Patchwork Banner
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
10%inclusion15 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
9.1%inclusion14 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Pristine Talisman
8.4%inclusion13 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Hedron Archive
8.4%inclusion13 decks154 decks
5%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
-3%synergy
Heraldic Banner
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
-5%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
93%inclusion143 decks154 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
34%inclusion52 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
32%inclusion49 decks154 decks
21%synergy
Path of Ancestry
29%inclusion44 decks154 decks
13%synergy
Command Tower
14%inclusion22 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Ondu Inversion
12%inclusion19 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
12%inclusion19 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Emeria's Call
11%inclusion17 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion15 decks154 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
0%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
-11%synergy