Ragost, Deft Gastronaut (Commander) - Upgraded 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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Bender's Waterskin
21%inclusion20 decks95 decks
19%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Fated Firepower
4.0%inclusion4 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
3.4%inclusion2 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
3.0%inclusion3 decks99 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
94%inclusion119 decks127 decks
90%synergy
Academy Manufactor
87%inclusion110 decks127 decks
82%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
83%inclusion106 decks127 decks
77%synergy
Weapons Manufacturing
83%inclusion105 decks127 decks
71%synergy
Basilisk Collar
82%inclusion104 decks127 decks
68%synergy
Prized Statue
69%inclusion87 decks127 decks
65%synergy
Ancient Den
76%inclusion96 decks127 decks
63%synergy
Great Furnace
75%inclusion95 decks127 decks
62%synergy
The Gaffer
57%inclusion73 decks127 decks
55%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
64%inclusion81 decks127 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
80%inclusion102 decks127 decks
14%synergy
Path to Exile
61%inclusion78 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Myr Retriever
58%inclusion74 decks127 decks
53%synergy
Treasure Nabber
57%inclusion73 decks127 decks
53%synergy
Crime Novelist
56%inclusion71 decks127 decks
53%synergy
Big Score
56%inclusion71 decks127 decks
46%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
55%inclusion70 decks127 decks
32%synergy
Dispatch
54%inclusion69 decks127 decks
40%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
54%inclusion68 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Scrap Trawler
53%inclusion67 decks127 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
54%inclusion69 decks127 decks
35%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
31%inclusion39 decks127 decks
15%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion24 decks127 decks
13%synergy
Gamble
18%inclusion23 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Protection
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
-5%synergy
Jeska's Will
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Reckless Fireweaver
52%inclusion66 decks127 decks
45%synergy
Astrid Peth
52%inclusion66 decks127 decks
49%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
52%inclusion66 decks127 decks
41%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
49%inclusion62 decks127 decks
34%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
48%inclusion61 decks127 decks
46%synergy
Goblin Engineer
39%inclusion50 decks127 decks
34%synergy
Foundry Inspector
36%inclusion46 decks127 decks
26%synergy
Junk Diver
35%inclusion45 decks127 decks
32%synergy
Esper Sentinel
35%inclusion45 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Apothecary White
35%inclusion44 decks127 decks
33%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
31%inclusion40 decks127 decks
28%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
30%inclusion38 decks127 decks
24%synergy
Osgir, the Reconstructor
29%inclusion37 decks127 decks
27%synergy
Leonin Elder
29%inclusion37 decks127 decks
27%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
28%inclusion36 decks127 decks
24%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
28%inclusion35 decks127 decks
23%synergy
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
27%inclusion34 decks127 decks
25%synergy
Soul Warden
27%inclusion34 decks127 decks
23%synergy
Market Gnome
25%inclusion32 decks127 decks
24%synergy
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
25%inclusion32 decks127 decks
23%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
23%inclusion29 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Circuit Mender
23%inclusion29 decks127 decks
19%synergy
Ingenious Artillerist
22%inclusion28 decks127 decks
19%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
21%inclusion27 decks127 decks
16%synergy
Goblin Welder
21%inclusion27 decks127 decks
17%synergy
Iron Myr
20%inclusion26 decks127 decks
13%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
20%inclusion26 decks127 decks
17%synergy
Gold Myr
20%inclusion25 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
18%inclusion23 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Workshop Assistant
18%inclusion23 decks127 decks
17%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
18%inclusion23 decks127 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion20 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
16%inclusion20 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Drumbellower
15%inclusion19 decks127 decks
13%synergy
Rosie Cotton of South Lane
15%inclusion19 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
15%inclusion19 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Farid, Enterprising Salvager
14%inclusion18 decks127 decks
13%synergy
Soul's Attendant
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Filigree Familiar
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Arbaaz Mir
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Splendor Mare
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Edgar, Master Machinist
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Hangarback Walker
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Evendo Brushrazer
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
40%inclusion51 decks127 decks
-9%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
40%inclusion51 decks127 decks
33%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion41 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Generous Gift
28%inclusion35 decks127 decks
-7%synergy
Restoration Magic
26%inclusion33 decks127 decks
16%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
22%inclusion28 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
20%inclusion25 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
19%inclusion24 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Palm
15%inclusion19 decks127 decks
-4%synergy
Wear // Tear
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
-8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
-4%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Swat
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
-4%synergy
Loran's Escape
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
-9%synergy
Demand Answers
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Hobbit's Sting
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Abrade
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
-4%synergy
Gods Willing
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Bottle-Cap Blast
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Get Lost
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Everybody Lives!
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Bovine Intervention
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
39%inclusion50 decks127 decks
7%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
39%inclusion50 decks127 decks
35%synergy
Wake the Past
31%inclusion39 decks127 decks
25%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
26%inclusion33 decks127 decks
14%synergy
Reckless Handling
23%inclusion29 decks127 decks
19%synergy
Vandalblast
20%inclusion25 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Seize the Spoils
18%inclusion23 decks127 decks
15%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion20 decks127 decks
-1%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
15%inclusion19 decks127 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion18 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
-3%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Single Combat
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Brass's Bounty
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Organic Extinction
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Trash for Treasure
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Open the Armory
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
-9%synergy
Late to Dinner
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
4%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Slash the Ranks
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Rip Apart
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
52%inclusion66 decks127 decks
45%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
52%inclusion66 decks127 decks
48%synergy
Nutrient Block
47%inclusion58 decks124 decks
41%synergy
Lembas
46%inclusion59 decks127 decks
44%synergy
Lightning Greaves
39%inclusion50 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Transmutation Font
38%inclusion48 decks127 decks
36%synergy
Servo Schematic
37%inclusion47 decks127 decks
35%synergy
Implement of Improvement
35%inclusion45 decks127 decks
34%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
35%inclusion44 decks127 decks
32%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
34%inclusion43 decks127 decks
32%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
31%inclusion39 decks127 decks
28%synergy
Shadowspear
29%inclusion37 decks127 decks
19%synergy
Scrapheap
28%inclusion36 decks127 decks
27%synergy
Grinding Station
26%inclusion33 decks127 decks
25%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
26%inclusion33 decks127 decks
22%synergy
Implement of Combustion
25%inclusion32 decks127 decks
24%synergy
Instant Ramen
24%inclusion30 decks127 decks
20%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
22%inclusion28 decks127 decks
18%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
20%inclusion26 decks127 decks
17%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
20%inclusion26 decks127 decks
17%synergy
Melded Moxite
19%inclusion22 decks116 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Forge
19%inclusion24 decks127 decks
15%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
17%inclusion22 decks127 decks
13%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
15%inclusion19 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Experimental Synthesizer
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Magewright's Stone
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Resurrection Orb
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Noble's Purse
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Cloud Key
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Clock of Omens
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
-7%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Hot Dog Cart
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Unwinding Clock
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
-3%synergy
Thopter Shop
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Staff of Domination
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Battlemage's Bracers
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
-5%synergy
Sculpting Steel
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
2%synergy
Bumbleflower's Sharepot
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Saheeli's Lattice
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Candy Trail
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Trading Post
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Ugin's Nexus
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Spirit Loop
45%inclusion57 decks127 decks
43%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
41%inclusion52 decks127 decks
36%synergy
Descent into Avernus
38%inclusion48 decks127 decks
35%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
36%inclusion46 decks127 decks
32%synergy
Lifelink
34%inclusion43 decks127 decks
33%synergy
Spirit Link
31%inclusion40 decks127 decks
30%synergy
Monologue Tax
28%inclusion36 decks127 decks
25%synergy
Rune of Sustenance
25%inclusion32 decks127 decks
23%synergy
Felidar Umbra
25%inclusion32 decks127 decks
24%synergy
Curse of Opulence
20%inclusion25 decks127 decks
13%synergy
City on Fire
14%inclusion18 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Pia's Revolution
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Anointed Procession
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Ghostly Prison
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
0%synergy
Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
-1%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
-1%synergy
Smuggler's Share
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
0%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
36%inclusion46 decks127 decks
32%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
17%inclusion21 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Karn, Living Legacy
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Inventors' Fair
58%inclusion74 decks127 decks
49%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
50%inclusion64 decks127 decks
42%synergy
Buried Ruin
46%inclusion59 decks127 decks
32%synergy
Treasure Vault
38%inclusion48 decks127 decks
34%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion37 decks127 decks
20%synergy
Witch's Clinic
21%inclusion27 decks127 decks
20%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
19%inclusion23 decks124 decks
14%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
18%inclusion23 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion20 decks127 decks
-4%synergy
Secluded Starforge
16%inclusion18 decks115 decks
13%synergy
Mines of Moria
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
0%synergy
Fountainport
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Monumental Henge
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Arena of Glory
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
0%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
-24%synergy
War Room
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
-4%synergy
Axgard Armory
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
-3%synergy
Fomori Vault
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion113 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion106 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
61%inclusion77 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Boros Signet
50%inclusion63 decks127 decks
-3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
32%inclusion41 decks127 decks
27%synergy
Chromatic Star
24%inclusion31 decks127 decks
23%synergy
Patriar's Seal
24%inclusion30 decks127 decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion29 decks127 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion28 decks127 decks
-3%synergy
Victory Chimes
16%inclusion20 decks127 decks
15%synergy
Slagstone Refinery
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
-7%synergy
Pristine Talisman
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Mox Amber
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Terrarion
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Golden Egg
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
0%synergy
Wizard's Rockets
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion127 decks127 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion127 decks127 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion120 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
75%inclusion95 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Sacred Foundry
70%inclusion89 decks127 decks
25%synergy
Battlefield Forge
69%inclusion87 decks127 decks
13%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
59%inclusion75 decks127 decks
46%synergy
Rugged Prairie
56%inclusion71 decks127 decks
15%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
48%inclusion61 decks127 decks
26%synergy
Spectator Seating
46%inclusion59 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Sundown Pass
45%inclusion57 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
42%inclusion53 decks127 decks
-2%synergy
Arid Mesa
37%inclusion47 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion42 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Summit
32%inclusion38 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
31%inclusion39 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
29%inclusion37 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Triumph
28%inclusion35 decks127 decks
-11%synergy
Spire of Industry
27%inclusion34 decks127 decks
21%synergy
Boros Garrison
27%inclusion34 decks127 decks
-13%synergy
Elegant Parlor
26%inclusion33 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
20%inclusion26 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
19%inclusion24 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Power Depot
19%inclusion24 decks127 decks
16%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
19%inclusion24 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
17%inclusion22 decks127 decks
0%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion20 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
-6%synergy
Plateau
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
-5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
2%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
-13%synergy
Glittering Massif
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
0%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
-1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
2%synergy
Scene of the Crime
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
4%synergy