Ayara, First of Locthwain (Commander) - Optimized Combo

Ayara, First of Locthwain
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Ezra Sassaman
Mar 12, 2026
Ezra Sassaman
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Phyrexian Altar
79%inclusion31 decks39 decks
66%synergy
Gravecrawler
79%inclusion31 decks39 decks
65%synergy
Warren Soultrader
77%inclusion30 decks39 decks
63%synergy
Ophiomancer
79%inclusion31 decks39 decks
62%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
79%inclusion31 decks39 decks
60%synergy
Diabolic Intent
69%inclusion27 decks39 decks
54%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
72%inclusion28 decks39 decks
52%synergy
Plague of Vermin
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
51%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
74%inclusion29 decks39 decks
48%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
56%inclusion22 decks39 decks
46%synergy
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Dark Ritual
97%inclusion38 decks39 decks
30%synergy
Jet Medallion
87%inclusion34 decks39 decks
25%synergy
Blood Artist
77%inclusion30 decks39 decks
45%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
72%inclusion28 decks39 decks
21%synergy
Crypt Ghast
67%inclusion26 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Skullclamp
64%inclusion25 decks39 decks
42%synergy
Culling the Weak
62%inclusion24 decks39 decks
44%synergy
Viscera Seer
62%inclusion24 decks39 decks
44%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
56%inclusion22 decks39 decks
37%synergy
Bitterblossom
56%inclusion22 decks39 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
67%inclusion26 decks39 decks
38%synergy
Demonic Tutor
62%inclusion24 decks39 decks
34%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
56%inclusion22 decks39 decks
35%synergy
Necropotence
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
39%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
46%inclusion18 decks39 decks
33%synergy
The One Ring
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
24%synergy
Imperial Seal
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
24%synergy
Opposition Agent
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Ad Nauseam
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Chrome Mox
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Reassembling Skeleton
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
36%synergy
Carrion Feeder
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
42%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
31%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
49%inclusion19 decks39 decks
39%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
46%inclusion18 decks39 decks
31%synergy
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
37%synergy
Bloodghast
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
31%synergy
Sengir Autocrat
41%inclusion16 decks39 decks
39%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Abhorrent Overlord
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
32%synergy
Chittering Witch
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
32%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
26%synergy
Boggart Trawler
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
24%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
23%synergy
Nether Traitor
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
22%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Geralf's Messenger
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
24%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Putrid Goblin
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
22%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Grave Researcher
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Moseo, Vein's New Dean
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
19%synergy
Grim Haruspex
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Forsaken Miner
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Midnight Reaper
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Grim Servant
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Blood Pet
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
-5%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Timeline Culler
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Murderous Rider
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Butcher Ghoul
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Woe Strider
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Accursed Marauder
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-9%synergy
Shambling Ghast
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Grave Titan
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Darkstar Augur
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Withering Torment
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Imp's Mischief
46%inclusion18 decks39 decks
21%synergy
Deadly Rollick
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Cabal Ritual
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Saw in Half
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
27%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Entomb
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Village Rites
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Snuff Out
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Deadly Dispute
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Dismember
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Tragic Slip
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Defile
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
-18%synergy
Flare of Malice
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Sacrifice
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Force of Despair
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Not Dead After All
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Bitter Triumph
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-5%synergy
Soul Shatter
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Infernal Grasp
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-15%synergy
Szat's Will
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Hagra Mauling
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Malicious Affliction
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Go for the Throat
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-15%synergy
Undying Malice
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Darkness
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-3%synergy
Demonic Consultation
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Rain of Filth
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Pact
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Thrilling Encore
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Fatal Push
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Consuming Corruption
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-11%synergy
Undying Evil
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Songs of the Damned
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-0%synergy
Withering Boon
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Murder
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-5%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Feign Death
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Toxic Deluge
49%inclusion19 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Victimize
46%inclusion18 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Feed the Swarm
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
-7%synergy
Grim Tutor
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
32%synergy
Bubbling Muck
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
26%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Army of the Damned
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
24%synergy
Night's Whisper
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Buried Alive
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Profane Tutor
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Unearth
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Exsanguinate
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
-9%synergy
Lively Dirge
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Final Parting
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-7%synergy
Chain of Smog
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Sign in Blood
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-22%synergy
Unmarked Grave
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Dread Return
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Mutilate
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-6%synergy
Living Death
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Shredder's Technique
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Read the Bones
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-9%synergy
Mastermind's Acquisition
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Beseech the Queen
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Withering Curse
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Send in the Pest
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Worthy Cost
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-5%synergy
Persist
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Dread Summons
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Dark Petition
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Stitch Together
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Dimir Machinations
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-8%synergy
Dark Salvation
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Thoughtseize
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bontu's Monument
46%inclusion18 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
30%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Expedition Map
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
-11%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-5%synergy
Moonsilver Key
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-21%synergy
Defense Grid
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Altar of Dementia
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Vexing Bauble
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Thornbite Staff
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Spawning Pit
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Grave Pact
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
34%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
21%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Animate Dead
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Carnival of Souls
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
24%synergy
Black Market Connections
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
-16%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Exquisite Blood
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Contamination
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Sanguine Bond
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Dark Prophecy
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Dance of the Dead
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Open the Graves
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Grave Venerations
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Black Market
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-13%synergy
Tombstone Stairwell
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Greed
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Necromancy
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Gate to Phyrexia
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Attrition
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Liliana, Death's Majesty
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Professor Onyx
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Liliana, the Last Hope
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-9%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
77%inclusion30 decks39 decks
22%synergy
Bojuka Bog
59%inclusion23 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
56%inclusion22 decks39 decks
27%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
56%inclusion22 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Witch's Cottage
51%inclusion20 decks39 decks
27%synergy
Castle Locthwain
41%inclusion16 decks39 decks
24%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Barad-dûr
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Lake of the Dead
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
13%synergy
High Market
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
-15%synergy
Strip Mine
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Westvale Abbey
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Mortuary Mire
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-0%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
1%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-3%synergy
Barren Moor
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Deserted Temple
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Vault of Whispers
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-0%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Thespian's Stage
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Wasteland
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Buried Ruin
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Vesuva
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion37 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion26 decks39 decks
5%synergy
The Soul Stone
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Caged Sun
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-3%synergy
Crowded Crypt
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Mox Amber
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-21%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-17%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
92%inclusion36 decks39 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Boggart Trawler
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
24%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
-10%synergy
Urza's Cave
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Hagra Mauling
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
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