Ayara, First of Locthwain (Commander) - Expensive Optimized Lifegain

Ayara, First of Locthwain
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Ezra Sassaman
Mar 12, 2026
Ezra Sassaman
Fun Alternatives for the Top Ten Saltiest Commanders
Is your playgroup tired of your Tergrid deck? (Can't blame them.) Then check out this list of replacements for the saltiest commanders.
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Imperial Seal
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
93%synergy
Opposition Agent
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
90%synergy
Ancient Tomb
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
88%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
71%synergy
Mana Vault
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
93%synergy
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
73%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
87%synergy
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
94%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
79%synergy
Mox Diamond
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
96%synergy
Creatures
Gravecrawler
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
86%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
96%synergy
Dark Confidant
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
93%synergy
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
93%synergy
Carrion Feeder
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
88%synergy
Crypt Ghast
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
52%synergy
Warren Soultrader
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
87%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
89%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
95%synergy
The Ghoul, Gunslinger
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
Darkstar Augur
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Putrid Goblin
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Butcher Ghoul
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
35%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-1%synergy
Walking Ballista
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Ophiomancer
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
34%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Nether Traitor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
39%synergy
Geralf's Messenger
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
27%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
37%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Lazotep Reaver
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
31%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
31%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Priest of Gix
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Blood Pet
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Hazel's Brewmaster
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Bloodghast
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
34%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
76%synergy
Entomb
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
88%synergy
Imp's Mischief
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
75%synergy
Dark Ritual
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
33%synergy
Culling the Weak
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
84%synergy
Saw in Half
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
92%synergy
Tainted Pact
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Cut Down
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Snuff Out
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
37%synergy
Flare of Malice
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
37%synergy
Cabal Ritual
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
32%synergy
Ad Nauseam
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Demonic Consultation
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
27%synergy
Feign Death
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Dismember
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
85%synergy
Reanimate
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
60%synergy
Grim Tutor
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
88%synergy
Unmarked Grave
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
34%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Exsanguinate
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
25%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Demonic Bargain
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
13%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Chain of Smog
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Plague of Vermin
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
93%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
87%synergy
Jet Medallion
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
39%synergy
Defense Grid
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
The One Ring
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Mindcrank
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
16%synergy
Enchantments
Bitterblossom
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
87%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Necromancy
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Necropotence
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
35%synergy
Carnival of Souls
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Animate Dead
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
33%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Black Market Connections
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
26%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Infernal Darkness
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Leyline of the Void
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
70%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
62%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
25%synergy
Ghost Quarter
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
34%synergy
Strip Mine
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Lotus Petal
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
93%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
14%synergy
Mox Amber
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
96%synergy
Mox Opal
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Cavern of Souls
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
27%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Marsh Flats
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Polluted Delta
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
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