Ayara, First of Locthwain (Commander) - Expensive Devotion

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Jeremy Rowe
Oct 31, 2025
Where Do Typal Decks Fit in the New Bracket System?
With the new changes to the Commander Bracket System, how are typal decks affected? Where do creature type decks fit in? Let's discuss.
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Realm of Koh
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Phyrexian Altar
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
80%synergy
Warren Soultrader
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
71%synergy
Ophiomancer
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
70%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
68%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
68%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
68%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
68%synergy
Abhorrent Overlord
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
67%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
63%synergy
Plague of Vermin
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
41%synergy
Dark Ritual
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Jet Medallion
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Deadly Rollick
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
55%synergy
Crypt Ghast
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
30%synergy
Toxic Deluge
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
41%synergy
Skullclamp
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
50%synergy
Reanimate
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
33%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
52%synergy
Gravecrawler
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
65%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
42%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
50%synergy
Necropotence
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
49%synergy
Ancient Tomb
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
45%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
43%synergy
Imperial Seal
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
43%synergy
The One Ring
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
40%synergy
Mana Vault
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
43%synergy
Chrome Mox
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
37%synergy
Creatures
Carrion Feeder
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
53%synergy
Bloodghast
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
53%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
48%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
35%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
34%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
35%synergy
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
44%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
42%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
31%synergy
Sengir Autocrat
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
41%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
32%synergy
Timeline Culler
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Viscera Seer
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Boggart Trawler
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
15%synergy
Opposition Agent
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Putrid Goblin
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
34%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
24%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
22%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Grim Servant
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Starscape Cleric
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Accursed Marauder
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Dark Confidant
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Blood Artist
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-10%synergy
Nether Traitor
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Geralf's Messenger
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Lazotep Reaver
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Chittering Witch
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Blood Pet
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Priest of Gix
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Grief
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Relentless Dead
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Witch of the Moors
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Infernal Sovereign
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Great Unclean One
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Midnight Reaper
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Vein Ripper
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
The Speed Demon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
High-Society Hunter
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Fell the Profane
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Culling the Weak
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
42%synergy
Withering Torment
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Snuff Out
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
30%synergy
Sacrifice
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
31%synergy
Entomb
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
24%synergy
Imp's Mischief
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Saw in Half
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Tragic Slip
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
15%synergy
Dismember
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Bitter Triumph
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Force of Despair
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Fatal Push
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Cabal Ritual
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Ad Nauseam
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Flare of Malice
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Malicious Affliction
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Village Rites
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-10%synergy
Deadly Dispute
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-10%synergy
Darkness
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-11%synergy
Demonic Consultation
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Pact
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Cut Down
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-7%synergy
Go for the Throat
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-16%synergy
Doom Blade
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Soul Shatter
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-5%synergy
Withering Boon
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Carrion
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Long Goodbye
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Rain of Filth
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Lethal Scheme
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Word of Command
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Agadeem's Awakening
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
57%synergy
Diabolic Intent
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
43%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
50%synergy
Feed the Swarm
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Grim Tutor
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
38%synergy
Victimize
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Final Parting
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
24%synergy
Buried Alive
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Living Death
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Unmarked Grave
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Persist
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Bubbling Muck
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-10%synergy
Sign in Blood
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-22%synergy
Damnation
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-7%synergy
Lively Dirge
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-8%synergy
Nightmare Unmaking
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Army of the Damned
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Exsanguinate
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-17%synergy
Mire in Misery
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Chain of Smog
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Thoughtseize
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Sanguimancy
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
31%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
36%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Bontu's Monument
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Panharmonicon
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-12%synergy
Vexing Bauble
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Defense Grid
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Helm of Obedience
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Witch's Oven
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Grindstone
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Plate
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-24%synergy
Altar of Dementia
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
47%synergy
Bitterblossom
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
44%synergy
Grave Pact
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
31%synergy
Black Market Connections
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Dance of the Dead
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Necromancy
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
15%synergy
Carnival of Souls
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Nowhere to Run
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Gate to Phyrexia
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Contamination
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Biotransference
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Tombstone Stairwell
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Attrition
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
No Mercy
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-33%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Dark Prophecy
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
37%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
40%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
38%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
62%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
48%synergy
Bojuka Bog
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Castle Locthwain
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Lake of the Dead
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
23%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Saga
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
13%synergy
War Room
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Westvale Abbey
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-21%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Cottage
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-10%synergy
Emergence Zone
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Thespian's Stage
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-17%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Vault of Whispers
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Wasteland
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Barren Moor
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Barad-dûr
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Field of the Dead
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Urborg
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
30%synergy
Sol Ring
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
The Soul Stone
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Lotus Petal
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Mox Amber
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
31%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Nyx Lotus
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
22%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Mox Diamond
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Mana Crypt
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Springleaf Drum
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-20%synergy
Mind Stone
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-24%synergy
Mox Opal
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
-9%synergy
Fell the Profane
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
57%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
39%synergy
Boggart Trawler
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
32%synergy
Marsh Flats
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
32%synergy
Polluted Delta
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
32%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
32%synergy
Urza's Cave
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
22%synergy
Prismatic Vista
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Starting Town
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Command Tower
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Spire of Industry
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy