Blech, Loafing Pest (Commander) - Expensive Lifegain

Benjamin Levin
Apr 28, 2026
How Fun Are the Secrets of Strixhaven Commanders?
Our resident fun expert is here to break down the commanders in Secrets of Strixhaven to see where they land on the fun scale.
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bogwater Lumaret
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
83%synergy
Teacher's Pest
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
77%synergy
Pest Mascot
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
64%synergy
Feral Appetite
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
61%synergy
Moseo, Vein's New Dean
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
60%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Blight Mound
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
82%synergy
Tend the Pests
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
78%synergy
Blex, Vexing Pest
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
72%synergy
Arasta of the Endless Web
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
71%synergy
Pest Infestation
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
71%synergy
Essence Warden
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
67%synergy
Duskshell Crawler
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
67%synergy
Iridescent Hornbeetle
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
66%synergy
South Wind Avatar
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
65%synergy
Beledros Witherbloom
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Scute Swarm
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
61%synergy
Doubling Season
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
55%synergy
Haywire Mite
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Heroic Intervention
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Hardened Scales
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
59%synergy
Arachnogenesis
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
58%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
59%synergy
Winding Constrictor
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
61%synergy
Eumidian Terrabotanist
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Game Changers
Gaea's Cradle
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Demonic Tutor
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Worldly Tutor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Field of the Dead
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Ribtruss Roaster
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Gorma, the Gullet
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Starscape Cleric
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
59%synergy
Eccentric Pestfinder
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Twitching Doll
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Virulent Emissary
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Fumulus, the Infestation
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Blood Artist
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Pest Rescuer
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Kazandu Nectarpot
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Valentin, Dean of the Vein
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Springheart Nantuko
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Lluwen, Exchange Student
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Prosperous Innkeeper
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Dina, Soul Steeper
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Meltstrider Eulogist
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Essenceknit Scholar
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Hornet Nest
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Defiling Daemogoth
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Shopkeeper's Bane
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Hagra Constrictor
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Hooded Blightfang
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Hornet Queen
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Witch of the Moors
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Dina, Essence Brewer
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Birds of Paradise
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Deep-Cavern Bat
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Hooded Hydra
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Basilica Screecher
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Lotus Cobra
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Giant Adephage
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Tower Winder
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Icetill Explorer
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Darkstar Augur
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Devouring Swarm
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Prowling Serpopard
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Signal Pest
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Overgrown Pest
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Assassin's Trophy
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Witherbloom Charm
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Inspiring Call
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Mortality Spear
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Beast Within
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Village Rites
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Dispute
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Tear Asunder
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Golgari Charm
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Abrupt Decay
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Dark Ritual
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Dina's Guidance
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Second Harvest
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Putrefy
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-23%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Imp's Mischief
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Infuse with Vitality
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Three Visits
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Nature's Lore
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Cultivate
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Farseek
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Immoral Bargain
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Rampant Growth
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Send in the Pest
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Reanimate
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Pest Summoning
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Germination Practicum
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Culling Ritual
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Victimize
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Grapple with Death
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Withering Curse
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Containment Breach
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Root Manipulation
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Hunt for Specimens
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Finale of Devastation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Witherbloom Command
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Brew
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Damnation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Cauldron of Essence
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
42%synergy
The Ozolith
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Skullclamp
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Whip of Erebos
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
30%synergy
The Great Henge
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
The Earth Crystal
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Fountain of Renewal
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Nuisance Engine
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Pestilent Cauldron
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Shadowspear
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Bontu's Monument
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Profane Memento
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-17%synergy
Enchantments
Springleaf Parade
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
40%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Moldervine Reclamation
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Parallel Lives
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Black Market Connections
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Exquisite Blood
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Branching Evolution
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Sphere Grid
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Vampiric Rites
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Sylvan Library
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Comforting Counsel
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Greater Good
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Guardian Project
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Wild Growth
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Sanguine Bond
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Primal Vigor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Lifegift
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Vitality
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Dellian Fel
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Vraska, Golgari Queen
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
52%synergy
High Market
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Bojuka Bog
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Swarmyard
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Reliquary Tower
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Sapseep Forest
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Radiant Fountain
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Shifting Woodland
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Witch's Clinic
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Diamond Valley
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Golgari Signet
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-15%synergy
Ancient Cornucopia
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Pristine Talisman
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Bayou
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
63%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Vernal Fen
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Deathcap Glade
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Jungle Hollow
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Underground Mortuary
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Wastewood Verge
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Turbulent Fen
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Twilight Mire
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Marsh Flats
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Tainted Wood
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-19%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Fabled Passage
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-18%synergy
Windswept Heath
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-15%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Illegitimate Business
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Festering Thicket
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Hidden Hideout
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Blooming Marsh
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Viridescent Bog
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-21%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-19%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy