Blech, Loafing Pest (Commander) - Optimized Lifegain

Jeremy Rowe
May 15, 2026
Building Pest Typal With Blech, Loafing Pest
Can you build a Commander deck around Pests, the token creature mascots of Witherbloom College at Strixhaven? Let's find out.
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bogwater Lumaret
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
73%synergy
Moseo, Vein's New Dean
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
62%synergy
Teacher's Pest
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
56%synergy
Cauldron of Essence
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Pest Mascot
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
58%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Beledros Witherbloom
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
73%synergy
Iridescent Hornbeetle
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
71%synergy
Pest Infestation
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
68%synergy
Blight Mound
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
65%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
65%synergy
Eumidian Terrabotanist
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
64%synergy
Exquisite Blood
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
63%synergy
Blex, Vexing Pest
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
63%synergy
Arasta of the Endless Web
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
63%synergy
Essence Warden
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Scute Swarm
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
52%synergy
Winding Constrictor
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
60%synergy
Duskshell Crawler
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
62%synergy
Eccentric Pestfinder
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
54%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Haywire Mite
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
59%synergy
Virulent Emissary
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
53%synergy
South Wind Avatar
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
59%synergy
Witherbloom Charm
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Demonic Tutor
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Worldly Tutor
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Crop Rotation
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Necropotence
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Pest Rescuer
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Starscape Cleric
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
53%synergy
Gorma, the Gullet
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
45%synergy
Dina, Soul Steeper
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Kazandu Nectarpot
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Blood Artist
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Twitching Doll
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Valentin, Dean of the Vein
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Prosperous Innkeeper
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Meltstrider Eulogist
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Fumulus, the Infestation
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Shopkeeper's Bane
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Lluwen, Exchange Student
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Hagra Constrictor
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Ribtruss Roaster
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Essenceknit Scholar
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Hornet Nest
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Witch of the Moors
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Hooded Hydra
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Lotus Cobra
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Defiling Daemogoth
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Hornet Queen
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Ghastly Gloomhunter
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Springheart Nantuko
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Dina, Essence Brewer
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Witherbloom, the Balancer
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Darkstar Augur
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Honest Rutstein
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Orochi Merge-Keeper
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Bloodhunter Bat
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Elvish Mystic
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-18%synergy
Wight of the Reliquary
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Giant Adephage
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Tower Winder
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Birds of Paradise
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Chatterfang, Squirrel General
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Viscera Seer
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Familiar
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Tend the Pests
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
54%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Mortality Spear
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
41%synergy
Heroic Intervention
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Arachnogenesis
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Dina's Guidance
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Inspiring Call
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Dark Ritual
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Veil of Summer
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Village Rites
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Tear Asunder
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Foolish Fate
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Second Harvest
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Chord of Calling
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Abrupt Decay
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Beast Within
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-27%synergy
Culling the Weak
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Infuse with Vitality
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-13%synergy
Putrefy
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-26%synergy
Golgari Charm
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Dissection Practice
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Nature's Lore
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Cultivate
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Root Manipulation
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Send in the Pest
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Culling Ritual
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Three Visits
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Farseek
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Grapple with Death
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Immoral Bargain
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Kodama's Reach
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Rampant Growth
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-17%synergy
Pull from the Grave
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Vicious Rivalry
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Witherbloom Command
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Shared Roots
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Follow the Lumarets
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Pest Summoning
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Casualties of War
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Finale of Devastation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Exsanguinate
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Living Death
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Pick Your Poison
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Chain of Smog
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Mind Roots
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Whip of Erebos
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Bontu's Monument
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
The Earth Crystal
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Fountain of Renewal
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
The Great Henge
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Tablet of the Guilds
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Winter Orb
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
The Ozolith
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Pestilent Cauldron
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Wurm's Tooth
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-16%synergy
Demon's Horn
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Hardened Scales
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Moldervine Reclamation
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Doubling Season
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Feral Appetite
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Sanguine Bond
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Comforting Counsel
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Branching Evolution
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Sylvan Library
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Springleaf Parade
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Sphere Grid
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
The Hunger Tide Rises
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Binding the Old Gods
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Parallel Lives
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Primal Vigor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Lifegift
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Greater Good
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Dellian Fel
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Utility Lands
High Market
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Bojuka Bog
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Swarmyard
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Radiant Fountain
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Grim Backwoods
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Sapseep Forest
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Karn's Bastion
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-15%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Golgari Signet
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Pristine Talisman
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Cornucopia
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Potioner's Trove
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Command Tower
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Deathcap Glade
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Twilight Mire
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Jungle Hollow
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Wastewood Verge
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Vernal Fen
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Tainted Wood
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Viridescent Bog
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Underground Mortuary
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Turbulent Fen
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Witherbloom Campus
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Illegitimate Business
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Malady
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
Titan's Grave
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Haunted Mire
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Blooming Marsh
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Bayou
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-13%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Festering Thicket
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Hidden Hideout
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy