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
Hardened Academic
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Suspend Aggression
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Erode
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Ark of Hunger
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Mouser Foundry
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
88%synergy
Weapons Manufacturing
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
87%synergy
Academy Manufactor
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
84%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
78%synergy
Basilisk Collar
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
74%synergy
Myr Retriever
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
72%synergy
Astrid Peth
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
70%synergy
Ancient Den
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
68%synergy
Scrap Trawler
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
67%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Solemn Simulacrum
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
54%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
64%synergy
Dispatch
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
55%synergy
Treasure Nabber
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
65%synergy
Esper Sentinel
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
65%synergy
Foundry Inspector
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
56%synergy
Crime Novelist
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
62%synergy
The Gaffer
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
62%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
62%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
54%synergy
Teferi's Protection
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Jeska's Will
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
27%synergy
The One Ring
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Tomb
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Gamble
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Vault
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Illustrious Wanderglyph
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Junk Diver
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Apothecary White
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
43%synergy
Goblin Engineer
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Goblin Welder
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Soul Warden
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Leonin Elder
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Market Gnome
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Iron Myr
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Soul's Attendant
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Circuit Mender
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Osgir, the Reconstructor
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Gold Myr
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Bronze Guardian
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Sierra, Nuka's Biggest Fan
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Drumbellower
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Rosie Cotton of South Lane
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Workshop Assistant
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Generous Plunderer
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Myr Moonvessel
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Walking Ballista
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Ingenious Artillerist
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Big Score
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Path to Exile
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Generous Gift
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Charm
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-25%synergy
Chaos Warp
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Wear // Tear
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Restoration Magic
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Loran's Escape
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Hobbit's Sting
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Wake the Past
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Vandalblast
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
31%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Reckless Handling
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Trash for Treasure
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Late to Dinner
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Prized Statue
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
58%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Lembas
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
55%synergy
Servo Schematic
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
52%synergy
Nutrient Block
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
43%synergy
Shadowspear
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Transmutation Font
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Lightning Greaves
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Scrapheap
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Mystic Forge
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Battlemage's Bracers
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Grinding Station
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Unwinding Clock
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Sculpting Steel
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Staff of Domination
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Instant Ramen
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Skullclamp
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Implement of Improvement
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Cloud Key
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Clock of Omens
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Forge
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Implement of Combustion
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Ugin's Nexus
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Bauble
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Lotus
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Moonsilver Key
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Robe of Stars
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Magewright's Stone
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Thopter Shop
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Authority of the Consuls
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Descent into Avernus
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Spirit Loop
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Monologue Tax
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Spirit Link
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Pia's Revolution
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
City on Fire
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Curse of Opulence
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Felidar Umbra
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Lifelink
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Anointed Procession
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Land Tax
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Karn, Living Legacy
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Great Furnace
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
64%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
61%synergy
Inventors' Fair
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
56%synergy
Buried Ruin
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Urza's Saga
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Witch's Clinic
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Vault
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Fomori Vault
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Kavaron, Memorial World
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Secluded Starforge
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Fountain
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Fountainport
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Strip Mine
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-24%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Boros Signet
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Lotus Petal
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Patriar's Seal
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Mox Amber
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Basalt Monolith
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Slagstone Refinery
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Victory Chimes
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Sacred Foundry
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
54%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Arid Mesa
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Spectator Seating
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Battlefield Forge
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
-15%synergy
Elegant Parlor
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Sundown Pass
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Rugged Prairie
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Plateau
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Spire of Industry
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Summit
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Triumph
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-18%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
3%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Power Depot
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Boros Garrison
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-23%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Glittering Massif
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Demolition Field
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy