Kaalia of the Vast (Commander) - Lifegain

Josh Nelson
May 18, 2026
Y'shtola, Night's Blessed Rises to 3rd Most Popular Commander
Y'shtola, Night's Blessed has deposed Atraxa, Praetors' Voice to become the 3rd most popular commander on EDHREC's ranked list!
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
My Precious
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Fix What's Broken
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Turbulent Moor
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Lyra Dawnbringer
64%inclusion105 decks164 decks
61%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
69%inclusion113 decks164 decks
61%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
68%inclusion111 decks164 decks
60%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
73%inclusion120 decks164 decks
60%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
63%inclusion104 decks164 decks
57%synergy
Righteous Valkyrie
55%inclusion90 decks164 decks
54%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
69%inclusion113 decks164 decks
51%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
51%inclusion84 decks164 decks
49%synergy
Archangel of Thune
44%inclusion72 decks164 decks
43%synergy
Resplendent Angel
43%inclusion70 decks164 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
65%inclusion107 decks164 decks
31%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion96 decks164 decks
-3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
53%inclusion87 decks164 decks
21%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion80 decks164 decks
2%synergy
Drana and Linvala
46%inclusion76 decks164 decks
38%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
43%inclusion71 decks164 decks
25%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
40%inclusion66 decks164 decks
37%synergy
Boros Charm
38%inclusion63 decks164 decks
9%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
38%inclusion63 decks164 decks
36%synergy
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
38%inclusion62 decks164 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
38%inclusion62 decks164 decks
13%synergy
Teferi's Protection
37%inclusion61 decks164 decks
18%synergy
Demonic Tutor
32%inclusion52 decks164 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
24%inclusion40 decks164 decks
14%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
23%inclusion38 decks164 decks
9%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
20%inclusion32 decks164 decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion23 decks164 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion21 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Necropotence
12%inclusion20 decks164 decks
7%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
10%inclusion16 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Serra's Emissary
38%inclusion62 decks164 decks
33%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
34%inclusion56 decks164 decks
26%synergy
Firemane Commando
34%inclusion56 decks164 decks
31%synergy
Master of Cruelties
34%inclusion56 decks164 decks
27%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
32%inclusion53 decks164 decks
27%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
32%inclusion53 decks164 decks
25%synergy
Valkyrie Harbinger
32%inclusion52 decks164 decks
31%synergy
Angelic Skirmisher
30%inclusion50 decks164 decks
29%synergy
Angel of Despair
30%inclusion49 decks164 decks
25%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
29%inclusion47 decks164 decks
28%synergy
Mother of Runes
29%inclusion47 decks164 decks
21%synergy
Archangel of Tithes
29%inclusion47 decks164 decks
27%synergy
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor
28%inclusion46 decks164 decks
27%synergy
Bishop of Wings
27%inclusion44 decks164 decks
27%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
27%inclusion44 decks164 decks
23%synergy
Starnheim Aspirant
26%inclusion42 decks164 decks
25%synergy
Angel of Vitality
25%inclusion41 decks164 decks
25%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
25%inclusion41 decks164 decks
19%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
24%inclusion40 decks164 decks
21%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
24%inclusion40 decks164 decks
7%synergy
Exemplar of Light
24%inclusion28 decks118 decks
23%synergy
Lord of the Void
23%inclusion38 decks164 decks
18%synergy
Baneslayer Angel
23%inclusion37 decks164 decks
22%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
23%inclusion37 decks164 decks
20%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
22%inclusion26 decks118 decks
20%synergy
Angel of Destiny
22%inclusion36 decks164 decks
21%synergy
Youthful Valkyrie
22%inclusion36 decks164 decks
21%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
22%inclusion36 decks164 decks
17%synergy
Esper Sentinel
21%inclusion35 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Herald of War
20%inclusion33 decks164 decks
20%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
20%inclusion33 decks164 decks
19%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
20%inclusion32 decks164 decks
14%synergy
Balefire Dragon
19%inclusion31 decks164 decks
13%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
18%inclusion30 decks164 decks
15%synergy
Tariel, Reckoner of Souls
18%inclusion29 decks164 decks
15%synergy
Grand Abolisher
18%inclusion29 decks164 decks
8%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
18%inclusion24 decks137 decks
13%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
17%inclusion28 decks164 decks
13%synergy
Angel of Serenity
16%inclusion27 decks164 decks
13%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
16%inclusion26 decks164 decks
14%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
16%inclusion26 decks164 decks
10%synergy
Platinum Angel
16%inclusion26 decks164 decks
14%synergy
Dazzling Angel
15%inclusion18 decks117 decks
15%synergy
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
15%inclusion24 decks164 decks
14%synergy
Archangel Avacyn
15%inclusion24 decks164 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
15%inclusion24 decks164 decks
6%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
15%inclusion24 decks164 decks
9%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Fury
14%inclusion23 decks164 decks
12%synergy
Karmic Guide
14%inclusion23 decks164 decks
7%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
14%inclusion23 decks164 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
35%inclusion57 decks164 decks
1%synergy
Akroma's Will
32%inclusion53 decks164 decks
19%synergy
Deflecting Swat
27%inclusion44 decks164 decks
11%synergy
Dark Ritual
24%inclusion39 decks164 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
23%inclusion38 decks164 decks
9%synergy
Mortify
18%inclusion29 decks164 decks
2%synergy
Terminate
17%inclusion28 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Crackling Doom
17%inclusion28 decks164 decks
0%synergy
Despark
16%inclusion26 decks164 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
15%inclusion25 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Fracture
12%inclusion19 decks164 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion17 decks163 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.2%inclusion14 decks152 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Charm
7.9%inclusion13 decks164 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.9%inclusion13 decks164 decks
2%synergy
Chaos Warp
7.3%inclusion12 decks164 decks
-9%synergy
Silence
7.3%inclusion12 decks164 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.7%inclusion11 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Palm
6.7%inclusion11 decks164 decks
0%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
6.7%inclusion11 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.1%inclusion10 decks164 decks
-2%synergy
Wear // Tear
6.1%inclusion10 decks164 decks
-5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.1%inclusion10 decks164 decks
-6%synergy
Bedevil
6.1%inclusion10 decks164 decks
-1%synergy
Entomb
5.5%inclusion9 decks164 decks
-1%synergy
Utter End
5.5%inclusion9 decks164 decks
1%synergy
Abrade
5.5%inclusion9 decks164 decks
0%synergy
Generous Gift
5.5%inclusion9 decks164 decks
-12%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
31%inclusion51 decks164 decks
-8%synergy
Damn
29%inclusion47 decks164 decks
11%synergy
Reanimate
24%inclusion39 decks164 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
21%inclusion34 decks164 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion32 decks164 decks
-3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
18%inclusion29 decks164 decks
12%synergy
Sign in Blood
16%inclusion27 decks164 decks
9%synergy
Wrath of God
16%inclusion26 decks164 decks
12%synergy
Vindicate
16%inclusion26 decks164 decks
10%synergy
Read the Bones
15%inclusion25 decks164 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Counsel
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion20 decks164 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion18 decks164 decks
-4%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion17 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion17 decks164 decks
2%synergy
Damnation
7.9%inclusion13 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
7.3%inclusion12 decks164 decks
7%synergy
Armageddon
7.3%inclusion12 decks164 decks
6%synergy
Unburial Rites
6.7%inclusion11 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
6.1%inclusion10 decks164 decks
-4%synergy
Gamble
6.1%inclusion10 decks164 decks
0%synergy
Entreat the Angels
6.1%inclusion10 decks164 decks
6%synergy
Defy Death
6.1%inclusion10 decks164 decks
6%synergy
Jeska's Will
5.5%inclusion9 decks164 decks
-4%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
5.5%inclusion9 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Book of Exalted Deeds
24%inclusion40 decks164 decks
24%synergy
Herald's Horn
21%inclusion35 decks164 decks
15%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
13%inclusion22 decks164 decks
8%synergy
The Wind Crystal
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Pearl Medallion
13%inclusion21 decks164 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Incubator
11%inclusion18 decks164 decks
8%synergy
Strionic Resonator
11%inclusion18 decks164 decks
8%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
10%inclusion17 decks164 decks
10%synergy
Helm of the Host
10%inclusion16 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
10%inclusion15 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Whip of Erebos
9.1%inclusion15 decks164 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
9.1%inclusion15 decks164 decks
8%synergy
Sword of the Animist
9.1%inclusion15 decks164 decks
0%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
8.5%inclusion14 decks164 decks
7%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
7.9%inclusion13 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
7.9%inclusion13 decks164 decks
7%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
7.3%inclusion12 decks164 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
6.7%inclusion11 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.1%inclusion10 decks164 decks
1%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
6.1%inclusion10 decks164 decks
6%synergy
The Fire Crystal
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.5%inclusion9 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.5%inclusion9 decks164 decks
-3%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
5.5%inclusion9 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Plate
5.5%inclusion9 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Rampage of the Valkyries
28%inclusion46 decks164 decks
27%synergy
Land Tax
26%inclusion42 decks164 decks
19%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
24%inclusion40 decks164 decks
20%synergy
Black Market Connections
24%inclusion39 decks164 decks
8%synergy
Windcrag Siege
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Sanguine Bond
18%inclusion29 decks164 decks
10%synergy
Reconnaissance
16%inclusion27 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Angelic Accord
16%inclusion27 decks164 decks
16%synergy
Exquisite Blood
14%inclusion23 decks164 decks
6%synergy
All-Out Assault
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Dragon Tempest
13%inclusion22 decks164 decks
10%synergy
True Conviction
13%inclusion22 decks164 decks
12%synergy
Firja's Retribution
13%inclusion21 decks164 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
12%inclusion20 decks164 decks
9%synergy
Rising of the Day
12%inclusion19 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion18 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Cleric Class
11%inclusion18 decks164 decks
10%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
10%inclusion17 decks164 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion16 decks164 decks
2%synergy
Blind Obedience
9.1%inclusion15 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Aggravated Assault
7.3%inclusion12 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7.3%inclusion12 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Angelic Chorus
7.3%inclusion12 decks164 decks
7%synergy
Court of Grace
7.3%inclusion12 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Warstorm Surge
6.1%inclusion10 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Liliana's Contract
6.1%inclusion10 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.5%inclusion9 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Mornsong Aria
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
14%inclusion23 decks164 decks
10%synergy
Serra the Benevolent
9.1%inclusion15 decks164 decks
9%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Lands
Seraph Sanctuary
41%inclusion68 decks164 decks
40%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
40%inclusion66 decks164 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
28%inclusion46 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion42 decks164 decks
10%synergy
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion33 decks164 decks
-11%synergy
Minas Tirith
15%inclusion24 decks164 decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion23 decks164 decks
1%synergy
Arena of Glory
13%inclusion22 decks163 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion20 decks164 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.1%inclusion15 decks164 decks
2%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.5%inclusion14 decks164 decks
2%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
8.5%inclusion14 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
8.5%inclusion14 decks164 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.3%inclusion12 decks164 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.3%inclusion12 decks164 decks
1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.1%inclusion10 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.5%inclusion9 decks164 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion148 decks164 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion127 decks164 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
34%inclusion56 decks164 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
30%inclusion50 decks164 decks
-11%synergy
Boros Signet
29%inclusion47 decks164 decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Signet
29%inclusion47 decks164 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
28%inclusion46 decks164 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
26%inclusion43 decks164 decks
-11%synergy
Rakdos Signet
21%inclusion35 decks164 decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion32 decks164 decks
-9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion29 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.1%inclusion10 decks164 decks
1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.0%inclusion9 decks151 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion159 decks164 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion156 decks164 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion152 decks164 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion145 decks164 decks
-4%synergy
Godless Shrine
51%inclusion84 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Sacred Foundry
48%inclusion78 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Savai Triome
47%inclusion77 decks164 decks
9%synergy
Nomad Outpost
45%inclusion74 decks164 decks
-13%synergy
Isolated Chapel
45%inclusion74 decks164 decks
-8%synergy
Blood Crypt
44%inclusion72 decks164 decks
-1%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
40%inclusion65 decks164 decks
-12%synergy
Vault of Champions
38%inclusion62 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
35%inclusion58 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
34%inclusion55 decks164 decks
-19%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
34%inclusion55 decks164 decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion54 decks164 decks
2%synergy
Caves of Koilos
32%inclusion53 decks164 decks
-7%synergy
Spectator Seating
32%inclusion53 decks164 decks
1%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
31%inclusion51 decks164 decks
-21%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
31%inclusion51 decks164 decks
7%synergy
Luxury Suite
30%inclusion50 decks164 decks
-1%synergy
Battlefield Forge
29%inclusion48 decks164 decks
-11%synergy
Sundown Pass
27%inclusion44 decks164 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Silence
26%inclusion42 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Fetid Heath
24%inclusion39 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
23%inclusion37 decks164 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Triumph
23%inclusion37 decks164 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
22%inclusion36 decks164 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion36 decks164 decks
-16%synergy
Scoured Barrens
22%inclusion36 decks164 decks
13%synergy
Boros Garrison
21%inclusion34 decks164 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion34 decks164 decks
-5%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
20%inclusion32 decks164 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
18%inclusion30 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion29 decks164 decks
10%synergy
Haunted Ridge
18%inclusion29 decks164 decks
-2%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion29 decks164 decks
7%synergy
Rugged Prairie
16%inclusion27 decks164 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
16%inclusion27 decks164 decks
-12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion26 decks164 decks
-3%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
15%inclusion25 decks164 decks
7%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
15%inclusion25 decks164 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
15%inclusion24 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion24 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Shattered Landscape
13%inclusion22 decks163 decks
-5%synergy
Badlands
13%inclusion22 decks164 decks
1%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
13%inclusion22 decks164 decks
-23%synergy
Scrubland
13%inclusion22 decks164 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Malice
12%inclusion20 decks164 decks
-4%synergy
Plateau
12%inclusion20 decks164 decks
0%synergy