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

Ayara, First of Locthwain
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Ezra Sassaman
Mar 12, 2026
Ezra Sassaman
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Imperial Seal
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
93%synergy
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
73%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
87%synergy
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
79%synergy
Mox Diamond
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Opposition Agent
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Ancient Tomb
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
38%synergy
The One Ring
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Creatures
Gravecrawler
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
85%synergy
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
93%synergy
Carrion Feeder
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
88%synergy
Crypt Ghast
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
53%synergy
Warren Soultrader
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
86%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
89%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
93%synergy
The Ghoul, Gunslinger
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
Darkstar Augur
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Dark Confidant
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Putrid Goblin
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Butcher Ghoul
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Ophiomancer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
50%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Nether Traitor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Geralf's Messenger
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Lazotep Reaver
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
47%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
47%synergy
Bloodghast
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Sengir Autocrat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Abhorrent Overlord
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Walking Ballista
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Chittering Witch
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Priest of Gix
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Blood Pet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Hazel's Brewmaster
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
75%synergy
Dark Ritual
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Culling the Weak
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
83%synergy
Entomb
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Imp's Mischief
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
42%synergy
Ad Nauseam
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Saw in Half
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Tainted Pact
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Cut Down
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Snuff Out
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Flare of Malice
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Cabal Ritual
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Demonic Consultation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Szat's Will
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Feign Death
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Dismember
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
85%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Reanimate
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Toxic Deluge
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Grim Tutor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Plague of Vermin
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Unmarked Grave
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Profane Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Bubbling Muck
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Feed the Swarm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-17%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Exsanguinate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Demonic Bargain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Chain of Smog
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
86%synergy
Jet Medallion
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
38%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Defense Grid
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Skullclamp
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Mindcrank
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Bitterblossom
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
87%synergy
Necropotence
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
52%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Necromancy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Grave Pact
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Carnival of Souls
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Animate Dead
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Black Market Connections
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Infernal Darkness
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Leyline of the Void
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
45%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
70%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
41%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-14%synergy
Westvale Abbey
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Ghost Quarter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Witch's Cottage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Barad-dûr
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Castle Locthwain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Strip Mine
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Mox Amber
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Mana Vault
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Mox Opal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
The Soul Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Prismatic Vista
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Cavern of Souls
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
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