Queza, Augur of Agonies (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded Lifegain

Chris Guest
Apr 9, 2026
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King T'Challa
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
Erode
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Psychosis Crawler
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
97%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
81%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
79%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
77%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
75%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Starscape Cleric
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Chasm Skulker
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
63%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Brainstorm
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Arcane Denial
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Path to Exile
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
36%synergy
Smothering Tithe
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Opposition Agent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Notion Thief
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Drogskol Reaver
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Jace's Archivist
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Baleful Strix
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
12%synergy
The Council of Four
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Gixian Puppeteer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Forgotten Creation
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Ledger Shredder
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Lat-Nam Adept
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Indulging Patrician
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Wall of Limbs
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Starving Revenant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Hagra Constrictor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Reidane, God of the Worthy
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Knights of Dol Amroth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Elenda and Azor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Giver of Runes
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Zndrsplt, Eye of Wisdom
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Audacious Thief
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mother of Runes
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Erudite Wizard
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Fate Unraveler
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Aetherblade Agent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Exemplar of Light
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sphinx of the Revelation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Fiendish Panda
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Faerie Vandal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Instants
Dovin's Veto
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Dark Ritual
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Void Rend
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mana Drain
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Frantic Search
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Opt
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Genius
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Absorb
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Entomb
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Consider
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Keep Safe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Tolarian Winds
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Countersquall
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Quick Study
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Final Showdown
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Flusterstorm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Emergency Powers
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Necrologia
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Permission Denied
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Get Out
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Rewind
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Drown in Dreams
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Fracture
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Mortify
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Withering Torment
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Emergency Eject
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
37%synergy
Echo of Eons
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Ponder
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Supreme Verdict
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Winds of Abandon
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Whispering Madness
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Sign in Blood
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Timetwister
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Time Spiral
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Flood of Recollection
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Reminisce
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Time Wipe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Serum Visions
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Painful Truths
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Night's Whisper
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Exsanguinate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Cut a Deal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Cut of the Profits
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Time Reversal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Reanimate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Damn
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-4%synergy
Dark Deal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Grim Tutor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Solve the Equation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Space-Time Anomaly
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Howling Mine
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Venser's Journal
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Vorpal Sword
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Folio of Fancies
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Norn's Annex
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Champion's Helm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mindcrank
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Enchantments
Wizard Class
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Sanguine Bond
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Black Market Connections
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
35%synergy
Propaganda
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Thought Reflection
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Mystic Remora
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Underworld Dreams
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Witness Protection
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Ghostly Prison
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Greed
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Curiosity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Frogify
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Military Intelligence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ominous Seas
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Lich's Mastery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Griffin Aerie
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sphere of Safety
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Wound Reflection
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Jace's Erasure
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
The Bath Song
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Tutelage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Alexi's Cloak
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Tenuous Truce
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Cleric Class
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Weftwalking
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ob Nixilis Reignited
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Bojuka Bog
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Agna Qel'a
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Ghost Quarter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Barren Moor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Halimar Depths
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
War Room
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Cabal Coffers
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Academy Ruins
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Field of Ruin
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Signet
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Thought Vessel
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Orzhov Signet
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Azorius Signet
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Progress
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-11%synergy
Midnight Clock
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Star Compass
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Raffine's Tower
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Tundra
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
51%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Underground Sea
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
34%synergy
Sea of Clouds
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Morphic Pool
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Scrubland
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
34%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Watery Grave
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-26%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Godless Shrine
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-18%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Obscura Storefront
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Vault of Champions
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
Deserted Beach
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
Tainted Isle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Glacial Fortress
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-26%synergy
Undercity Sewers
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Caves of Koilos
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-19%synergy
Desolate Mire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Fetid Heath
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Captivating Cave
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Ash Barrens
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Horizon of Progress
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Thriving Isle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Esper Panorama
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-22%synergy