Nekusar, the Mindrazer (Commander) - Lifegain

Alternate Names:

Eddie, Lord of LightEddie, Lord of Light

Alex Wicker
May 28, 2026
Why Aren’t Commanders Game Changers?
This week's Commander Philosophy digs into kill-on-sight commanders, the Game Changer list, and why drawing all the attention isn't the same as being the strongest
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Emeritus of Ideation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Banishing Betrayal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Spectacle Summit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Naktamun Lorespinner
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Flashback
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Howling Mine
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
78%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
75%synergy
Underworld Dreams
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
74%synergy
Fate Unraveler
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
55%synergy
Jace's Archivist
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Waste Not
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Reliquary Tower
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Windfall
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Arcane Denial
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Liliana's Caress
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Dark Deal
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Winds of Change
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Demonic Tutor
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Rhystic Study
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Razorkin Needlehead
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Kederekt Parasite
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Master of the Feast
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Seizan, Perverter of Truth
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
30%synergy
The Locust God
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Sangromancer
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Gixian Puppeteer
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Fell Specter
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Chasm Skulker
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Magus of the Jar
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Dragon Mage
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Balor
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Harmonized Trio
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Postmortem Professor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
The Lord of Pain
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
South Wind Avatar
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Baleful Strix
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Consuming Aberration
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Elder Brain
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Lore Broker
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Opposition Agent
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Bone Miser
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Terminate
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Wheel and Deal
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Aetherize
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Negate
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Baleful Mastery
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Dream Fracture
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Mana Drain
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Chaos Warp
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Deadly Rollick
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Brainstorm
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Charm
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Vision Skeins
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Force of Will
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Cerebral Vortex
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Opt
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Murder
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Consultation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Pongify
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Drown in the Loch
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Unsummon
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Perplex
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Snap
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Bedevil
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Spell Pierce
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Crosis's Charm
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Tragic Slip
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Molten Psyche
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Blasphemous Act
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Whispering Madness
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Prosperity
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Echo of Eons
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Damnation
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Toxic Deluge
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Reforge the Soul
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Burning Inquiry
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Jeska's Will
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Wheel of Fate
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Feed the Swarm
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Grim Tutor
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Rapturous Moment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Splinter's Technique
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Mathemagics
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Day's Undoing
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Braingeyser
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Reanimate
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Sign in Blood
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Incendiary Command
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Fell
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Game Plan
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Profane Tutor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Eldritch Pact
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Damnable Pact
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Collective Defiance
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Tales of the Ancestors
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Doomsday
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Personal Tutor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Atrocious Experiment
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Gamble
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Time Spiral
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Laquatus's Creativity
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Font of Mythos
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Temple Bell
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Venser's Journal
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Crawlspace
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Mindcrank
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Folio of Fancies
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Spellbook
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Horn of Greed
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Library of Leng
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Jet Medallion
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Iron Maiden
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Ruby Medallion
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Black Vise
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Spiteful Visions
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Forced Fruition
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Fevered Visions
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Exquisite Blood
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Phyrexian Tyranny
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Megrim
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Propaganda
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Sanguine Bond
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Wizard Class
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Curiosity
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Well of Ideas
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Raiders' Wake
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Price of Knowledge
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Painful Quandary
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Breach
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Lich's Mastery
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Smoke
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Fool's Wisdom
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Phyresis
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Mana Flare
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Wound Reflection
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
No Mercy
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Jace Beleren
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Ob Nixilis Reignited
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Dack Fayden
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Geier Reach Sanitarium
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Bojuka Bog
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Maze of Ith
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
-17%synergy
Thought Vessel
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-17%synergy
Dimir Signet
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Signet
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-25%synergy
Rakdos Signet
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-27%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-19%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Relic of Sauron
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Watery Grave
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Xander's Lounge
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Blood Crypt
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Steam Vents
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Scalding Tarn
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Sulfur Falls
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
-18%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Sunken Hollow
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Morphic Pool
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Training Center
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Luxury Suite
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Haunted Ridge
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Underground Sea
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Dismal Backwater
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Raucous Theater
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Shivan Reef
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-17%synergy
Badlands
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Deceit
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Grixis Panorama
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Malice
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Maestros Theater
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Volcanic Island
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Undercity Sewers
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Seething Landscape
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Fetid Pools
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy