Ragost, Deft Gastronaut (Commander) - Expensive Lifegain

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Cooper Gottfried
Jan 12, 2026
The Top 40 Two-Mana Commanders
In this latest Top 40 list, Cooper dives into the most popular commanders on EDHREC that you can play for just two mana.
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Hardened Academic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Suspend Aggression
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Erode
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Ark of Hunger
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Lorehold Charm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
97%inclusion58 decks60 decks
92%synergy
Academy Manufactor
85%inclusion51 decks60 decks
80%synergy
Weapons Manufacturing
87%inclusion52 decks60 decks
77%synergy
Great Furnace
87%inclusion52 decks60 decks
74%synergy
Ancient Den
85%inclusion51 decks60 decks
72%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
77%inclusion46 decks60 decks
70%synergy
Urza's Saga
78%inclusion47 decks60 decks
68%synergy
Basilisk Collar
80%inclusion48 decks60 decks
66%synergy
Treasure Nabber
68%inclusion41 decks60 decks
64%synergy
Astrid Peth
65%inclusion39 decks60 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
82%inclusion49 decks60 decks
57%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion45 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Shadowspear
67%inclusion40 decks60 decks
56%synergy
Myr Retriever
65%inclusion39 decks60 decks
60%synergy
Path to Exile
62%inclusion37 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Crime Novelist
60%inclusion36 decks60 decks
57%synergy
Prized Statue
60%inclusion36 decks60 decks
56%synergy
The Gaffer
60%inclusion36 decks60 decks
57%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
60%inclusion36 decks60 decks
56%synergy
Deflecting Swat
58%inclusion35 decks60 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
80%inclusion48 decks60 decks
61%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
57%inclusion34 decks60 decks
41%synergy
The One Ring
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Teferi's Protection
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Jeska's Will
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Gamble
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Scrap Trawler
57%inclusion34 decks60 decks
51%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
57%inclusion34 decks60 decks
50%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
55%inclusion33 decks60 decks
32%synergy
Goblin Engineer
55%inclusion33 decks60 decks
49%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
42%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
41%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
46%synergy
Foundry Inspector
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
35%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
40%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
36%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
25%synergy
Goblin Welder
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
36%synergy
Junk Diver
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
35%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
28%synergy
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
31%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
28%synergy
Apothecary White
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
30%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
28%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Leonin Elder
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
27%synergy
Osgir, the Reconstructor
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Drumbellower
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Iron Myr
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Gold Myr
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Farid, Enterprising Salvager
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Edgar, Master Machinist
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Arbaaz Mir
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Soul Warden
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Soul's Attendant
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Ingenious Artillerist
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Workshop Assistant
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Sierra, Nuka's Biggest Fan
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Tataru Taru
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Splendor Mare
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
39%synergy
Big Score
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
42%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Boros Charm
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
-23%synergy
Generous Gift
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
-11%synergy
Chaos Warp
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
-11%synergy
Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Restoration Magic
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Wear // Tear
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Reprieve
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Everybody Lives!
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Demand Answers
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Deflecting Palm
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-9%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Final Showdown
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Hobbit's Sting
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Bottle-Cap Blast
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Pyroblast
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Loran's Escape
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Lightning Helix
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Galvanic Blast
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
The Battle of Bywater
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Blasphemous Act
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Wake the Past
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Vandalblast
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Reckless Handling
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Faithless Looting
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Trash for Treasure
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Late to Dinner
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Mana Geyser
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Rip Apart
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Krark-Clan Ironworks
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
49%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
40%synergy
Transmutation Font
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
43%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
38%synergy
Lembas
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
39%synergy
Nutrient Block
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
36%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
36%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
33%synergy
Grinding Station
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
32%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
31%synergy
Scrapheap
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
32%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Servo Schematic
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
28%synergy
Implement of Improvement
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
25%synergy
Staff of Domination
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Unwinding Clock
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Forge
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Instant Ramen
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Magewright's Stone
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Cloud Key
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Implement of Combustion
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Mouser Foundry
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Clock of Omens
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Sculpting Steel
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Resurrection Orb
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Battlemage's Bracers
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Hot Dog Cart
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Thornbite Staff
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Noble's Purse
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Manhole Cover
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Melded Moxite
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Experimental Synthesizer
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Dowsing Device
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Manifold Key
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Moonsilver Key
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Spirit Loop
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
44%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
36%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
37%synergy
Descent into Avernus
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
37%synergy
Monologue Tax
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
28%synergy
Lifelink
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Felidar Umbra
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Curse of Opulence
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Pia's Revolution
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
14%synergy
City on Fire
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Anointed Procession
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Spirit Link
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Rune of Sustenance
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Virtue of Courage
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Land Tax
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Test of Endurance
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Daretti, Scrap Savant
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Karn, Living Legacy
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Inventors' Fair
70%inclusion42 decks60 decks
61%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
57%inclusion34 decks60 decks
48%synergy
Buried Ruin
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
36%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Witch's Clinic
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
30%synergy
Treasure Vault
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
27%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Fomori Vault
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Arena of Glory
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Fountainport
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Mines of Moria
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Starforge
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-23%synergy
War Room
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Wasteland
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexia's Core
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Axgard Armory
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion55 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion47 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
36%synergy
Boros Signet
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
-12%synergy
Lotus Petal
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
30%synergy
Patriar's Seal
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Mox Amber
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
25%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Star
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Slagstone Refinery
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Pristine Talisman
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Terrarion
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Victory Chimes
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Wizard's Rockets
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion58 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion58 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Sacred Foundry
95%inclusion57 decks60 decks
49%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion53 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
80%inclusion48 decks60 decks
51%synergy
Spectator Seating
78%inclusion47 decks60 decks
39%synergy
Plateau
68%inclusion41 decks60 decks
56%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
58%inclusion35 decks60 decks
35%synergy
Battlefield Forge
57%inclusion34 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Elegant Parlor
57%inclusion34 decks60 decks
37%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
55%inclusion33 decks60 decks
-10%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
38%synergy
Rugged Prairie
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Sundown Pass
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Radiant Summit
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
-11%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
-25%synergy
Boros Garrison
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
-20%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Windswept Heath
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Spire of Industry
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Triumph
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
-24%synergy
Scalding Tarn
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-7%synergy
Glittering Massif
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Power Depot
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
4%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy