Ragost, Deft Gastronaut (Commander) - Optimized 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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
91%synergy
Weapons Manufacturing
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
84%synergy
Academy Manufactor
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
81%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
79%synergy
Astrid Peth
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
78%synergy
Myr Retriever
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
76%synergy
Ancient Den
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
73%synergy
Great Furnace
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
68%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
68%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
68%synergy
Top Cards
Basilisk Collar
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
67%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
67%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
48%synergy
Dispatch
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
57%synergy
Scrap Trawler
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
66%synergy
Treasure Nabber
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
67%synergy
Esper Sentinel
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
60%synergy
Prized Statue
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
63%synergy
The Gaffer
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
64%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
65%synergy
Smothering Tithe
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
56%synergy
Teferi's Protection
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Jeska's Will
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
31%synergy
The One Ring
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Tomb
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Gamble
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Foundry Inspector
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
52%synergy
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
55%synergy
Crime Novelist
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
54%synergy
Goblin Engineer
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
52%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
48%synergy
Apothecary White
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Junk Diver
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Goblin Welder
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Leonin Elder
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Soul Warden
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Market Gnome
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Soul's Attendant
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Circuit Mender
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Iron Myr
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Osgir, the Reconstructor
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Gold Myr
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Sierra, Nuka's Biggest Fan
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Drumbellower
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Workshop Assistant
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Rosie Cotton of South Lane
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Walking Ballista
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Ornithopter
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Palladium Myr
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Myr Moonvessel
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Generous Plunderer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Bronze Guardian
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Arbaaz Mir
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Filigree Familiar
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Grand Abolisher
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Big Score
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Dawn's Truce
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Boros Charm
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-30%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Loran's Escape
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Hobbit's Sting
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Wear // Tear
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Deflecting Palm
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Restoration Magic
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Wake the Past
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
42%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Vandalblast
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Blasphemous Act
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Trash for Treasure
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Late to Dinner
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Reckless Handling
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Servo Schematic
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
60%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Lembas
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
59%synergy
Transmutation Font
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Shadowspear
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Nutrient Block
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Battlemage's Bracers
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Scrapheap
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Mystic Forge
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Unwinding Clock
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Grinding Station
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Staff of Domination
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Instant Ramen
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Ugin's Nexus
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Sculpting Steel
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Clock of Omens
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Implement of Improvement
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Cloud Key
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Forge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Magewright's Stone
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Clown Car
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Welding Jar
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Implement of Combustion
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Melded Moxite
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Thopter Shop
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Bagel and Schmear
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Authority of the Consuls
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
53%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Spirit Loop
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Descent into Avernus
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Monologue Tax
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Pia's Revolution
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Spirit Link
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Felidar Umbra
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
City on Fire
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Lifelink
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Curse of Opulence
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Rune of Sustenance
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Inventors' Fair
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
57%synergy
Buried Ruin
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Urza's Saga
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Witch's Clinic
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Treasure Vault
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Mines of Moria
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Fomori Vault
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Radiant Fountain
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-22%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Boros Signet
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Lotus Petal
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Patriar's Seal
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Mox Opal
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Mox Amber
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Victory Chimes
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Basalt Monolith
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-15%synergy
Slagstone Refinery
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-16%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Star
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Sacred Foundry
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
55%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Arid Mesa
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
48%synergy
Spectator Seating
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Battlefield Forge
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Rugged Prairie
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Elegant Parlor
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Sundown Pass
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Plateau
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Radiant Summit
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Prismatic Vista
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Spire of Industry
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Glittering Massif
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Power Depot
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
2%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Triumph
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-24%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Boros Garrison
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-30%synergy
Demolition Field
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy