Ayara, First of Locthwain (Commander) - Optimized Lifegain

Ayara, First of Locthwain
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Ezra Sassaman
Mar 12, 2026
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Kingpin, Wilson Fisk
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Plague of Vermin
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
65%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
60%synergy
Gravecrawler
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Ophiomancer
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Diabolic Intent
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Bitterblossom
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Carrion Feeder
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Bloodghast
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Jet Medallion
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Crypt Ghast
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Blood Artist
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Toxic Deluge
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Skullclamp
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Reanimate
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Viscera Seer
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Feed the Swarm
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Demonic Tutor
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Necropotence
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Imperial Seal
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
22%synergy
The One Ring
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Opposition Agent
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Ad Nauseam
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Creatures
Warren Soultrader
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Abhorrent Overlord
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Chittering Witch
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Sengir Autocrat
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
25%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Boggart Trawler
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Starscape Cleric
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Nether Traitor
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Dark Confidant
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Grave Researcher
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Darkstar Augur
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Blood Pet
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Grim Servant
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Putrid Goblin
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Murderous Rider
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Massacre Girl
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Massacre Wurm
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Grave Titan
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Great Unclean One
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Moseo, Vein's New Dean
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Ogre Slumlord
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Dread Presence
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Witch of the Moors
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Culling the Weak
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Imp's Mischief
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Saw in Half
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Deadly Rollick
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Ritual
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Withering Torment
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Deadly Dispute
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Entomb
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Village Rites
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Snuff Out
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Flare of Malice
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Tragic Slip
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Dismember
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Go for the Throat
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Force of Despair
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Defile
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-20%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Consuming Corruption
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Bitter Triumph
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Infernal Grasp
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Demonic Consultation
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Szat's Will
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Tainted Pact
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Sacrifice
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Heartless Act
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Not Dead After All
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Feign Death
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Rise of the Dread Marn
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Soul Shatter
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Undying Malice
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Baleful Mastery
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Lethal Scheme
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Victimize
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Army of the Damned
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Grim Tutor
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Exsanguinate
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Buried Alive
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Bubbling Muck
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Damnation
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Profane Tutor
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Lively Dirge
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Unearth
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Living Death
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Chain of Smog
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Splinter's Technique
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Unmarked Grave
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Read the Bones
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Mutilate
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Dark Salvation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Withering Curse
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Send in the Pest
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Final Act
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Dread Return
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Dark Petition
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Mastermind's Acquisition
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Decree of Pain
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Syphon Mind
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bontu's Monument
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Defense Grid
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Vexing Bauble
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Expedition Map
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Moonsilver Key
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Mindcrank
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Carnival of Souls
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Grave Pact
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Sanguine Bond
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
21%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Exquisite Blood
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Animate Dead
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Black Market Connections
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Black Market
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Open the Graves
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-0%synergy
Blight Mound
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
No Mercy
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Dark Prophecy
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Curse of the Restless Dead
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Dance of the Dead
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Greed
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-0%synergy
Palace Siege
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Necromancy
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Wound Reflection
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Nowhere to Run
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Leyline of the Void
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Grave Venerations
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Bojuka Bog
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Witch's Cottage
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Castle Locthwain
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
13%synergy
High Market
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Barad-dûr
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Mortuary Mire
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Westvale Abbey
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Barren Moor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-0%synergy
Deserted Temple
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Lake of the Dead
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Fountainport
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Crowded Crypt
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Caged Sun
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Springleaf Drum
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-19%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Boggart Trawler
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Cave
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-0%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
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