Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff (Commander) - Optimized Lifegain

Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
Rank #1,063
5decks
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Landon Crispens
Dec 8, 2025
The Best MTG Sorceries of 2025 for Commander
Our 2025 reviews are chugging along. Today we're bringing you our picks for the best sorceries of the year for Commander players.
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Bitterbloom Bearer
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
88%synergy
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
77%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
70%synergy
Deadly Rollick
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
69%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
65%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
65%synergy
Esper Sentinel
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
62%synergy
Blind Obedience
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
61%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Black Market Connections
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Path to Exile
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
77%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
86%synergy
Teferi's Protection
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
64%synergy
The One Ring
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
74%synergy
Demonic Tutor
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
44%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
55%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
48%synergy
Ancient Tomb
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Creatures
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
25%synergy
Ocelot Pride
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Academy Manufactor
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Mister Negative
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Soul's Attendant
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
27%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Blood Artist
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Mother of Runes
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Warren Soultrader
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Voice of Victory
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Suture Priest
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
26%synergy
Grand Abolisher
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Marionette Master
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Soul Warden
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
22%synergy
Leonin Elder
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Susurian Voidborn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Hardened Tactician
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Tataru Taru
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Al Bhed Salvagers
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Darkstar Augur
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Gravecrawler
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Murderous Rider
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Ravenloft Adventurer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Claim Jumper
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Dark Confidant
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Serra Ascendant
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Roaming Throne
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Mastermind Plum
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
White Plume Adventurer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Teysa Karlov
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-2%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Starscape Cleric
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Instants
Deadly Dispute
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Dark Ritual
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Angel's Grace
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Despark
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Comeuppance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Everybody Lives!
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Clever Concealment
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Ritual
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Culling the Weak
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Slaughter Pact
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Bitter Triumph
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Silence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Ad Nauseam
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Inkshield
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Unexpectedly Absent
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Reprieve
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Fracture
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
1%synergy
Batwing Brume
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Dismember
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Withering Torment
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Sorceries
Exsanguinate
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
48%synergy
Toxic Deluge
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
43%synergy
Damn
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
27%synergy
Diabolic Intent
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Feed the Swarm
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Sign in Blood
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
22%synergy
Lingering Souls
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Victimize
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Repay in Kind
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Read the Bones
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Mutilate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sickening Dreams
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Night's Whisper
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Bond of Agony
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Decree of Pain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Reanimate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Raise the Past
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Grim Tutor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
1%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-7%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Expedition Map
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Soul Conduit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Enchantments
Authority of the Consuls
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
45%synergy
Monologue Tax
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Anointed Procession
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Bitterblossom
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Smuggler's Share
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Court of Locthwain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Court of Ambition
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Exquisite Blood
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Necropotence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Necrodominance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Animate Dead
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Lunar Convocation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Revel in Riches
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Ghostly Prison
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Court of Grace
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Archangel Elspeth
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of Whispers
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
24%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Multiversal Passage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Ancient Den
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Buried Ruin
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Maze of Ith
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
War Room
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Coffers
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Restless Fortress
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Volatile Fault
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Field of the Dead
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Castle Locthwain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Orzhov Signet
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
43%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
27%synergy
The Soul Stone
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Lotus Petal
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Mox Amber
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Springleaf Drum
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Mox Opal
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Mana Vault
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Paradise Mantle
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-6%synergy
Chrome Mox
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Fetid Heath
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
42%synergy
Godless Shrine
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Vault of Champions
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Command Tower
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
-26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Caves of Koilos
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Isolated Chapel
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
-5%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
27%synergy
Marsh Flats
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Silent Clearing
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
45%synergy
Starting Town
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Prismatic Vista
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Fabled Passage
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Windswept Heath
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Tainted Field
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-12%synergy
Arid Mesa
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Temple of Silence
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Mirrex
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Spire of Industry
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Maestros Theater
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Brokers Hideout
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Scrubland
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-21%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Obscura Storefront
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Polluted Delta
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Flooded Strand
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy