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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Smothering Tithe
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
69%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
77%synergy
Teferi's Protection
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
39%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
The One Ring
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Farewell
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Glacial Chasm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Creatures
Soul's Attendant
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
52%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
53%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
53%synergy
Serra Ascendant
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
50%synergy
Esper Sentinel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Defiler of Faith
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Guide of Souls
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Angel of Destiny
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Resplendent Angel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Serene Master
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Scholar of New Horizons
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Archangel of Thune
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Angel of Indemnity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Auriok Champion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Serra's Emissary
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Slumbering Keepguard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Righteous Valkyrie
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Burnished Hart
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%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
The Gaffer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Platinum Angel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Metropolis Reformer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Painter's Servant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Masako the Humorless
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%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
Grand Abolisher
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Speaker of the Heavens
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Instants
Flawless Maneuver
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
42%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Angel's Grace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Final Showdown
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Dawn Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-42%synergy
Surge of Salvation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Safe Passage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Reprieve
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Akroma's Will
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Sevinne's Reclamation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Open the Armory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Mass Calcify
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Replenish
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Emeria's Call
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Glare of Heresy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Cut a Deal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Martyr's Cry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Retether
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Search for Glory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Pearl Medallion
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
43%synergy
The Book of Exalted Deeds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Halo Fountain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%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
Aetherflux Reservoir
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Scroll Rack
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%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
Alhammarret's Archive
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Sword of the Animist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Enchantments
Smuggler's Share
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
92%synergy
Land Tax
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
68%synergy
Circle of Protection: White
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Rune of Protection: White
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Ghostly Prison
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
46%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
52%synergy
Divine Intervention
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Rune of Sustenance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Grasp of Fate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%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
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
Authority of the Consuls
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Chains of Custody
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%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
Mantle of the Ancients
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Shielded by Faith
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%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
Spectral Steel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Lashknife
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
The Restoration of Eiganjo
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Battle Mastery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
All That Glitters
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Monologue Tax
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Sage's Reverie
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Spirit Link
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Ethereal Armor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
War of the Last Alliance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Angelic Gift
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Greater Auramancy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Solemnity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Tenuous Truce
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Cleric Class
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
On Serra's Wings
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Test of Endurance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Wanderer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Utility Lands
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
68%synergy
Lotus Field
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Kor Haven
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
War Room
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Minas Tirith
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
39%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
44%synergy
Deserted Temple
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Mistveil Plains
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%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
Arcane Lighthouse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%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
Emergence Zone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Terrain Generator
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Faceless Haven
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Caged Sun
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Arcane Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-25%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Relic of Legends
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Nyx Lotus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Lands
Plains
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-27%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
4%synergy
Emeria's Call
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy