Eight-and-a-Half-Tails (Commander) - Expensive Lifegain

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Feb 5, 2025
Commander Unoptimized - It's A Deck, Not An Engine
Commander doesn't need to be a fully optimized game every time. Sometimes, it's helpful to simply play the game as it unfolds before you.
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Eiganjo Dynastorian
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
77%synergy
Smothering Tithe
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
37%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Glacial Chasm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Creatures
Brigone, Soldier of Meletis
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
95%synergy
Auron, Venerated Guardian
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
97%synergy
Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
97%synergy
Monk Gyatso
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
52%synergy
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Angel of Destiny
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Soul's Attendant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Crovax, Ascendant Hero
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Serra Ascendant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Serene Master
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Heliod, God of the Sun
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Esper Sentinel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-1%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Ao, the Dawn Sky
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Serra's Emissary
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Apothecary White
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Blazing Archon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Defiler of Faith
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Slumbering Keepguard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Burnished Hart
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Guardian of Faith
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Enduring Angel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Vindicator
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Platinum Angel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Sublime Archangel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Painter's Servant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Masako the Humorless
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Suture Priest
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Aegis of the Gods
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Instants
Restoration Magic
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
88%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
42%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-9%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Angel's Grace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Dawn Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Surge of Salvation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Safe Passage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Akroma's Will
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Avatar's Wrath
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
92%synergy
Gather the White Lotus
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Dismantling Wave
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Open the Armory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Mass Calcify
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Terminus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Declaration in Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Winds of Abandon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Replenish
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Emeria's Call
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Cut a Deal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Retether
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Enduring Ideal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Search for Glory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Wind Crystal
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
79%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
The Book of Exalted Deeds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Pearl Medallion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-26%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
The Immortal Sun
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Helm of the Gods
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Hall of Triumph
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Norn's Annex
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Forcefield
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Orbs of Warding
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-3%synergy
Endless Atlas
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Howling Mine
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sword of the Animist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Caretaker's Talent
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
91%synergy
Champions from Beyond
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
Smuggler's Share
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Monologue Tax
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Land Tax
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
35%synergy
Ghostly Prison
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
46%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
52%synergy
Charitable Levy
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Divine Intervention
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Rune of Sustenance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Battle at the Helvault
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Grasp of Fate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Blessed Sanctuary
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Shield of Duty and Reason
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Mask of Law and Grace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Gift of Immortality
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Flickering Ward
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Conviction
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Leyline of Sanctity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Brave the Sands
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Rule of Law
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Chains of Custody
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Blind Obedience
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Circle of Protection: White
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Light of Promise
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Spirit Loop
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Rune of Protection: White
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Shielded by Faith
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Porphyry Nodes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Spirit Mantle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Eland Umbra
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Angelic Destiny
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Idolized
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Timely Ward
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Sphere of Safety
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Spectral Steel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Lashknife
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Battle Mastery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
All That Glitters
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Sage's Reverie
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Spirit Link
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
89%synergy
The Wanderer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Utility Lands
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
68%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
87%synergy
Lotus Field
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Kor Haven
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
War Room
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Lotus Vale
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Maze of Ith
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Mutavault
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Minas Tirith
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Detection Tower
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Deserted Temple
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mistveil Plains
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Faceless Haven
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Caged Sun
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Sol Ring
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-17%synergy
Arcane Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-25%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Relic of Legends
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Lands
Myriad Landscape
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
38%synergy
Plains
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-27%synergy
Emeria's Call
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy