Ayara, First of Locthwain (Commander) - Upgraded Lifegain

Ayara, First of Locthwain
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Ezra Sassaman
Mar 12, 2026
Ezra Sassaman
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6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
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6%synergy
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71%inclusion49 decks69 decks
60%synergy
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59%inclusion41 decks69 decks
55%synergy
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71%inclusion49 decks69 decks
54%synergy
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53%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
67%inclusion46 decks69 decks
49%synergy
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70%inclusion48 decks69 decks
46%synergy
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62%inclusion43 decks69 decks
45%synergy
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58%inclusion40 decks69 decks
45%synergy
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46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
39%synergy
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71%inclusion49 decks69 decks
39%synergy
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87%inclusion60 decks69 decks
36%synergy
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78%inclusion54 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Feed the Swarm
65%inclusion45 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Crypt Ghast
65%inclusion45 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Jet Medallion
62%inclusion43 decks69 decks
0%synergy
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61%inclusion42 decks69 decks
37%synergy
Toxic Deluge
61%inclusion42 decks69 decks
24%synergy
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58%inclusion40 decks69 decks
38%synergy
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55%inclusion38 decks69 decks
36%synergy
Skullclamp
54%inclusion37 decks69 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
59%inclusion41 decks69 decks
31%synergy
Necropotence
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Demonic Tutor
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
3%synergy
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13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
-8%synergy
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Warren Soultrader
45%inclusion31 decks69 decks
31%synergy
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30%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
39%inclusion27 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Starscape Cleric
39%inclusion27 decks69 decks
36%synergy
Chittering Witch
39%inclusion27 decks69 decks
35%synergy
Carrion Feeder
39%inclusion27 decks69 decks
27%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Sengir Autocrat
38%inclusion26 decks69 decks
36%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
38%inclusion26 decks69 decks
29%synergy
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38%inclusion26 decks69 decks
28%synergy
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36%inclusion25 decks69 decks
21%synergy
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36%inclusion25 decks69 decks
28%synergy
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26%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
24%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Dark Confidant
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
23%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Witch of the Moors
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
25%synergy
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29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
21%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
21%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Grim Haruspex
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Massacre Wurm
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Moseo, Vein's New Dean
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Boggart Trawler
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Midnight Reaper
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Darkstar Augur
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Timeline Culler
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Ogre Slumlord
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Grim Servant
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Great Unclean One
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Grave Titan
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Murderous Rider
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Dread Presence
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Bloodsoaked Champion
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Accursed Marauder
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
-7%synergy
Gixian Puppeteer
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
9%synergy
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Malakir Rebirth
48%inclusion33 decks69 decks
25%synergy
Withering Torment
48%inclusion33 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Tragic Slip
38%inclusion26 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Defile
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Village Rites
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Dispute
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Szat's Will
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
28%synergy
Deadly Rollick
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Culling the Weak
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Saw in Half
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Imp's Mischief
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Soul Shatter
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Flare of Malice
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
-9%synergy
Go for the Throat
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
-8%synergy
Snuff Out
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Not Dead After All
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Consuming Corruption
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Feign Death
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Force of Despair
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Entomb
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Ritual
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
-7%synergy
Bitter Triumph
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Undying Malice
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Baleful Mastery
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Dismember
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
1%synergy
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2%synergy
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8%synergy
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-5%synergy
Lethal Scheme
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8%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Darkness
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Hero's Downfall
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Murder
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
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Victimize
52%inclusion36 decks69 decks
25%synergy
Reanimate
45%inclusion31 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Plague of Vermin
41%inclusion28 decks69 decks
38%synergy
Sign in Blood
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4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Army of the Damned
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
26%synergy
Night's Whisper
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6%synergy
Exsanguinate
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Damnation
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Mutilate
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Bubbling Muck
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Unearth
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Dread Return
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Withering Curse
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-7%synergy
Coiling Rebirth
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Read the Bones
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-9%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Buried Alive
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Pull from the Grave
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Will of the Abzan
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Command the Dreadhorde
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Persist
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Living Death
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Beseech the Queen
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
43%inclusion30 decks69 decks
30%synergy
Bontu's Monument
43%inclusion30 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
39%inclusion27 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Expedition Map
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
-16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
-18%synergy
Panharmonicon
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
13%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-10%synergy
Enchantments
The Meathook Massacre
46%inclusion32 decks69 decks
29%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
42%inclusion29 decks69 decks
34%synergy
Grave Pact
42%inclusion29 decks69 decks
23%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
42%inclusion29 decks69 decks
25%synergy
Dark Prophecy
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
28%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
-9%synergy
Black Market Connections
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
21%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Sanguine Bond
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Animate Dead
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Exquisite Blood
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Black Market
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
-8%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Grave Venerations
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Carnival of Souls
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Open the Graves
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Necromancy
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Attrition
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Grievous Wound
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
41%inclusion28 decks69 decks
27%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Professor Onyx
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
70%inclusion48 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
51%inclusion35 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Cottage
49%inclusion34 decks69 decks
25%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
49%inclusion34 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
46%inclusion32 decks69 decks
20%synergy
Castle Locthwain
45%inclusion31 decks69 decks
28%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
39%inclusion27 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Westvale Abbey
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
-17%synergy
Mortuary Mire
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Barad-dûr
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Memorial to Folly
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
6%synergy
High Market
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
6%synergy
War Room
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-9%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Barren Moor
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
77%inclusion53 decks69 decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion49 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Crowded Crypt
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
The Soul Stone
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
-12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-15%synergy
Nyx Lotus
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Heraldic Banner
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion68 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
48%inclusion33 decks69 decks
25%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Boggart Trawler
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Cave
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Demolition Field
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
1%synergy
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