Oloro, Ageless Ascetic (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded Lifegain

Cas Hinds
Jun 8, 2026
Looking Back at EDHREC Writers' First Precons
EDHREC's team of writers reminisce about the anniversary of one of Magic's most important products.
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Withering Curse
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
52%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
36%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Moseo, Vein's New Dean
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
The Mind Stone
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Serra Ascendant
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
92%synergy
Soul Warden
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
78%synergy
Karlov of the Ghost Council
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
70%synergy
Soul's Attendant
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
69%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
68%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
66%synergy
Crested Sunmare
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
60%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
60%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
60%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Esper Sentinel
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Black Market Connections
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
54%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
58%synergy
Toxic Deluge
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Mana Drain
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
54%synergy
Archangel of Thune
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Sanguine Bond
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Exquisite Blood
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Smothering Tithe
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Rhystic Study
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Demonic Tutor
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Protection
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Farewell
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Necropotence
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Felidar Sovereign
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Witch of the Moors
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Starscape Cleric
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Exemplar of Light
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
35%synergy
The Gaffer
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Witch Enchanter
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Ocelot Pride
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Drogskol Reaver
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Ajani's Pridemate
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Essence Channeler
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Will, Scion of Peace
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Auriok Champion
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Speaker of the Heavens
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Dark Confidant
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Boggart Trawler
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Angel of Destiny
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Indulging Patrician
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Grand Abolisher
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Blood Artist
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Angel of Vitality
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Spectrum Sentinel
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Guide of Souls
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Suture Priest
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Drana's Emissary
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Darkstar Augur
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Divinity of Pride
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Kami of False Hope
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Walking Ballista
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Swan Song
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Void Rend
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Fell the Profane
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
22%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Generous Gift
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Riot Control
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Force of Negation
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Dark Ritual
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Fracture
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Dig Through Time
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Comeuppance
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Drown in the Loch
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Absorb
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Render Silent
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Hatred
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Strix Serenade
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Final Showdown
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Mandate of Peace
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Pact of Negation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Dismember
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Stinging Study
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Frantic Search
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Tithe
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Snuff Out
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Everybody Lives!
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Ertai's Scorn
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Permission Denied
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Reins of Power
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Supreme Verdict
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Fumigate
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Grim Tutor
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Exsanguinate
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Reanimate
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Ponder
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Fix What's Broken
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Ondu Inversion
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Exorcise
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Vindicate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Preordain
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Blot Out the Sky
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Sunfall
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Alhammarret's Archive
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
39%synergy
The Wind Crystal
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
The Book of Exalted Deeds
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Crawlspace
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Meekstone
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Norn's Annex
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Fountain of Renewal
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Chalice of Life
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Azor's Gateway
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-17%synergy
Sword of the Animist
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Venser's Journal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Blind Obedience
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Ghostly Prison
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Test of Endurance
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Lunar Convocation
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Propaganda
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Cleric Class
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Land Tax
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Angelic Accord
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Boon Reflection
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
No Mercy
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Hope
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Bitterblossom
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Greed
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Mirrormade
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Sphere of Safety
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Ashes of the Abhorrent
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Standstill
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
The Wandering Emperor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Bojuka Bog
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Urza's Saga
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Maze of Ith
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Castle Locthwain
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Wasteland
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Shambling Vent
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Fountain
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Academy Ruins
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Sol Ring
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Progress
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-19%synergy
Pristine Talisman
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Dimir Signet
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Orzhov Signet
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Azorius Signet
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
The Soul Stone
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Tundra
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
84%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
84%synergy
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Scrubland
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
84%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Watery Grave
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
58%synergy
Flooded Strand
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
58%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
54%synergy
Raffine's Tower
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Vault of Champions
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Swamp
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Island
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Sea of Clouds
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Morphic Pool
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Mana Confluence
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
48%synergy
City of Brass
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Caves of Koilos
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Isolated Chapel
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Glacial Fortress
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Arid Mesa
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Fell the Profane
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Reflecting Pool
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Misty Rainforest
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Underground River
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Windswept Heath
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Undercity Sewers
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Boggart Trawler
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Fetid Heath
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Prairie Stream
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-27%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-40%synergy