Ayara, First of Locthwain (Commander) - Expensive Reanimator

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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.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Realm of Koh
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Phyrexian Altar
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
79%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
76%synergy
Plague of Vermin
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
73%synergy
Gravecrawler
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
70%synergy
Warren Soultrader
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
69%synergy
Animate Dead
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
66%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
65%synergy
Timeline Culler
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
61%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
58%synergy
Snuff Out
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Dark Ritual
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Reanimate
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
45%synergy
Toxic Deluge
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Jet Medallion
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Deadly Rollick
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
52%synergy
Crypt Ghast
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Skullclamp
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Entomb
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
62%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Ancient Tomb
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Necropotence
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
43%synergy
Chrome Mox
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
52%synergy
Imperial Seal
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
35%synergy
The One Ring
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Mana Vault
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Creatures
Ophiomancer
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
43%synergy
Abhorrent Overlord
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
34%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Boggart Trawler
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
37%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
25%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Viscera Seer
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Opposition Agent
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Blood Artist
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Carrion Feeder
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Bloodghast
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
21%synergy
Grim Servant
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Accursed Marauder
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Dark Confidant
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Priest of Gix
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Blood Pet
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Grave Titan
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Sengir Autocrat
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Nether Traitor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mindslicer
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Massacre Wurm
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Undead Augur
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Chainer, Dementia Master
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Headless Rider
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Midnight Reaper
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Ardyn, the Usurper
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
The Speed Demon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Metamorphosis Fanatic
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Starscape Cleric
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Tree of Perdition
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Culling the Weak
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
43%synergy
Fell the Profane
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Imp's Mischief
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Cabal Ritual
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Sacrifice
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Saw in Half
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Dismember
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Withering Torment
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Village Rites
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Force of Despair
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Fatal Push
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Deadly Dispute
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Vendetta
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Soul Shatter
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Bitter Triumph
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Darkness
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Consultation
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Rain of Filth
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Szat's Will
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Tragic Slip
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Flare of Malice
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Rise of the Dread Marn
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Malicious Affliction
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Pact
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Sickening Shoal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-15%synergy
Songs of the Damned
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Corpse Dance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Doom Blade
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Slaughter Pact
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-17%synergy
Ad Nauseam
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Shallow Grave
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Baleful Mastery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Lethal Scheme
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Word of Command
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Power Word Kill
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Null Elemental Blast
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Victimize
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
43%synergy
Diabolic Intent
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Buried Alive
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Grim Tutor
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Feed the Swarm
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-18%synergy
Unmarked Grave
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Dread Return
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Unearth
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Night's Whisper
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Lively Dirge
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Persist
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Bubbling Muck
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Read the Bones
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Army of the Damned
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Living Death
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Plague Wind
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Mutilate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-11%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Doomsday
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Yawgmoth's Vile Offering
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Exsanguinate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-16%synergy
Morality Shift
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Final Parting
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Flay Essence
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Stitch Together
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-28%synergy
Massacre
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Sanguimancy
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Vexing Bauble
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Bontu's Monument
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Defense Grid
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Panharmonicon
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Void Mirror
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Chalice of the Void
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mana Web
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Thran Foundry
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Witch's Oven
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Expedition Map
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mindcrank
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-23%synergy
Altar of Dementia
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Lifeline
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Bitterblossom
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Dance of the Dead
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Necromancy
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Carnival of Souls
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Grave Pact
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Exquisite Blood
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Tortured Existence
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
The Sibsig Ceremony
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Into the Pit
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Necrodominance
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Nowhere to Run
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Bridge from Below
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Bonds
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Season of the Witch
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Contamination
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Liliana's Contract
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Sanguine Bond
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Blood Funnel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
No Mercy
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Gate to Phyrexia
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Infernal Genesis
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Blight Mound
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Revel in Riches
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Diabolic Servitude
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Haunted Crossroads
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-32%synergy
Dark Prophecy
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Heartless Summoning
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Liliana, Death's Majesty
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Professor Onyx
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
54%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
42%synergy
Castle Locthwain
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-14%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
25%synergy
War Room
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Emergence Zone
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Lake of the Dead
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Thespian's Stage
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-19%synergy
Barren Moor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Blast Zone
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Crystal Vein
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Witch's Cottage
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-15%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Westvale Abbey
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Vault of Whispers
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Mire
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Terrain Generator
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Lotus Petal
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
34%synergy
Mox Amber
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Mox Diamond
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
The Soul Stone
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Springleaf Drum
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-10%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Mana Crypt
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-22%synergy
Nyx Lotus
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
43%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Marsh Flats
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Boggart Trawler
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
37%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Polluted Delta
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Urza's Cave
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Starting Town
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Spire of Industry
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy