Avacyn, Angel of Hope (Commander) - Lifegain

Jonathan Zucchetti
Feb 12, 2026
The Problem of Generic Commanders
How do you build a commander that doesn't really give you an idea of how to build it? Is it worth it to build a generic commander?
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Ceaseless Conflict
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Giada, Font of Hope
82%inclusion122 decks148 decks
79%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
80%inclusion118 decks148 decks
65%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
73%inclusion108 decks148 decks
59%synergy
Righteous Valkyrie
68%inclusion101 decks148 decks
53%synergy
Starnheim Aspirant
62%inclusion92 decks148 decks
51%synergy
Archangel of Thune
61%inclusion90 decks148 decks
47%synergy
Herald of War
57%inclusion85 decks148 decks
46%synergy
Resplendent Angel
59%inclusion87 decks148 decks
45%synergy
Angel of Vitality
56%inclusion83 decks148 decks
43%synergy
Archangel of Tithes
55%inclusion81 decks148 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Pearl Medallion
70%inclusion103 decks148 decks
9%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion97 decks148 decks
-10%synergy
Path to Exile
60%inclusion89 decks148 decks
-7%synergy
Land Tax
53%inclusion79 decks148 decks
21%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
50%inclusion74 decks148 decks
37%synergy
Bishop of Wings
49%inclusion72 decks148 decks
39%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
48%inclusion71 decks148 decks
35%synergy
Wrath of God
47%inclusion70 decks148 decks
33%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
47%inclusion70 decks148 decks
37%synergy
Valkyrie Harbinger
47%inclusion69 decks148 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
51%inclusion76 decks148 decks
22%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
39%inclusion57 decks148 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Protection
37%inclusion55 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Farewell
26%inclusion38 decks148 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
16%inclusion24 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion16 decks148 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
6.8%inclusion10 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Angel of Destiny
45%inclusion66 decks148 decks
35%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
43%inclusion64 decks148 decks
33%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
41%inclusion61 decks148 decks
31%synergy
Exemplar of Light
41%inclusion40 decks98 decks
26%synergy
Angelic Skirmisher
39%inclusion57 decks148 decks
33%synergy
Metropolis Reformer
38%inclusion56 decks148 decks
31%synergy
Serra Ascendant
37%inclusion55 decks148 decks
24%synergy
Baneslayer Angel
34%inclusion51 decks148 decks
28%synergy
Angel of Jubilation
34%inclusion50 decks148 decks
26%synergy
Serra's Emissary
33%inclusion49 decks148 decks
26%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
32%inclusion48 decks148 decks
22%synergy
Grand Abolisher
32%inclusion48 decks148 decks
14%synergy
Soul Warden
32%inclusion47 decks148 decks
11%synergy
Youthful Valkyrie
32%inclusion47 decks148 decks
21%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
32%inclusion31 decks98 decks
27%synergy
Dazzling Angel
31%inclusion30 decks98 decks
22%synergy
Platinum Angel
30%inclusion45 decks148 decks
27%synergy
Sunblast Angel
29%inclusion43 decks148 decks
23%synergy
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor
28%inclusion42 decks148 decks
24%synergy
Speaker of the Heavens
28%inclusion42 decks148 decks
20%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
26%inclusion39 decks148 decks
22%synergy
Shattered Angel
26%inclusion39 decks148 decks
22%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
24%inclusion36 decks148 decks
21%synergy
Esper Sentinel
24%inclusion36 decks148 decks
-10%synergy
Firemane Commando
24%inclusion36 decks148 decks
13%synergy
Angel of the Dire Hour
23%inclusion34 decks148 decks
20%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
23%inclusion34 decks148 decks
-3%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
22%inclusion32 decks148 decks
18%synergy
Soul's Attendant
21%inclusion31 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Angelic Field Marshal
21%inclusion31 decks148 decks
12%synergy
Angel of Finality
21%inclusion31 decks148 decks
14%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
21%inclusion31 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Starfield Shepherd
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
18%inclusion27 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Angel of Serenity
18%inclusion27 decks148 decks
14%synergy
Angel of Indemnity
17%inclusion25 decks148 decks
13%synergy
Serra Paragon
17%inclusion25 decks148 decks
11%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
16%inclusion24 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
16%inclusion23 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Thraben Watcher
15%inclusion22 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Holy Cow
15%inclusion22 decks148 decks
12%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
15%inclusion22 decks148 decks
-4%synergy
Guardian of the Gateless
15%inclusion22 decks148 decks
13%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
14%inclusion21 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion20 decks148 decks
-6%synergy
Segovian Angel
14%inclusion20 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
13%inclusion19 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Exquisite Archangel
13%inclusion19 decks148 decks
12%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
13%inclusion19 decks148 decks
-4%synergy
Serra Angel
12%inclusion18 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Rebuff the Wicked
37%inclusion55 decks148 decks
19%synergy
Akroma's Will
30%inclusion44 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion35 decks148 decks
-19%synergy
Cloudshift
22%inclusion32 decks148 decks
12%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
16%inclusion23 decks146 decks
-4%synergy
Disenchant
14%inclusion21 decks148 decks
-2%synergy
Return to Dust
14%inclusion20 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Invoke the Divine
14%inclusion20 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Revitalize
13%inclusion19 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
13%inclusion19 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
12%inclusion18 decks148 decks
-11%synergy
Silence
10%inclusion15 decks148 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.5%inclusion14 decks148 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Tithe
9.5%inclusion14 decks148 decks
-2%synergy
Brave the Elements
8.8%inclusion13 decks148 decks
-4%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
8.8%inclusion13 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.2%inclusion11 decks134 decks
-6%synergy
Ephemerate
8.1%inclusion12 decks148 decks
-5%synergy
Congregate
8.1%inclusion12 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Angel's Grace
8.1%inclusion12 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.1%inclusion12 decks148 decks
-18%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.1%inclusion12 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-5%synergy
Final Showdown
6.8%inclusion10 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Dawn Charm
6.8%inclusion10 decks148 decks
-2%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
-4%synergy
Everybody Lives!
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
1%synergy
Flicker of Fate
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
1%synergy
Safe Passage
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
36%inclusion53 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Hour of Revelation
35%inclusion52 decks148 decks
32%synergy
Cleansing Nova
32%inclusion47 decks148 decks
24%synergy
Day of Judgment
31%inclusion46 decks148 decks
25%synergy
Fumigate
30%inclusion45 decks148 decks
23%synergy
Armageddon
28%inclusion42 decks148 decks
26%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
26%inclusion39 decks148 decks
16%synergy
Entreat the Angels
26%inclusion38 decks148 decks
21%synergy
Akroma's Vengeance
24%inclusion36 decks148 decks
23%synergy
Planar Cleansing
21%inclusion31 decks148 decks
20%synergy
Gift of Estates
18%inclusion26 decks148 decks
11%synergy
Split Up
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
14%inclusion20 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Ondu Inversion
12%inclusion18 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Emeria's Call
12%inclusion18 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Doomskar
10%inclusion15 decks148 decks
9%synergy
Shatter the Sky
9.5%inclusion14 decks148 decks
9%synergy
Mass Calcify
9.5%inclusion14 decks148 decks
-3%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
8.8%inclusion13 decks148 decks
-5%synergy
Defy Death
8.8%inclusion13 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Cut a Deal
8.1%inclusion12 decks148 decks
-7%synergy
Search for Glory
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Catastrophe
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Ravnica at War
6.8%inclusion10 decks148 decks
-5%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
6.8%inclusion10 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Starnheim Unleashed
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Finale of Glory
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
1%synergy
Solemn Offering
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Starfall Invocation
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
47%inclusion69 decks148 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion64 decks148 decks
7%synergy
The Book of Exalted Deeds
41%inclusion61 decks148 decks
31%synergy
Urza's Incubator
39%inclusion58 decks148 decks
29%synergy
The Wind Crystal
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Oketra's Monument
31%inclusion46 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
28%inclusion42 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Worldslayer
27%inclusion40 decks148 decks
26%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
24%inclusion36 decks148 decks
19%synergy
Moonsilver Spear
23%inclusion34 decks148 decks
20%synergy
Herald's Horn
22%inclusion33 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Sword of the Animist
22%inclusion32 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
19%inclusion28 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
18%inclusion27 decks148 decks
15%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
18%inclusion26 decks148 decks
16%synergy
Endless Atlas
18%inclusion26 decks148 decks
11%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
17%inclusion25 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
16%inclusion24 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Plate
16%inclusion24 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
16%inclusion24 decks148 decks
12%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
16%inclusion23 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Scroll of Avacyn
13%inclusion19 decks148 decks
12%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.5%inclusion14 decks148 decks
-1%synergy
Angel's Feather
8.8%inclusion13 decks148 decks
7%synergy
The Immortal Sun
8.8%inclusion13 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Shadowspear
6.8%inclusion10 decks148 decks
-3%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Mind's Eye
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Helm of the Host
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Staff of the Sun Magus
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Authority of the Consuls
46%inclusion68 decks148 decks
25%synergy
Ghostly Prison
39%inclusion58 decks148 decks
18%synergy
Angelic Accord
38%inclusion56 decks148 decks
29%synergy
Court of Grace
32%inclusion48 decks148 decks
21%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
30%inclusion45 decks148 decks
23%synergy
Dawn of Hope
22%inclusion32 decks148 decks
14%synergy
True Conviction
20%inclusion30 decks148 decks
12%synergy
Angelic Chorus
20%inclusion29 decks148 decks
18%synergy
Sigarda's Splendor
18%inclusion27 decks148 decks
13%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
16%inclusion23 decks148 decks
1%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
15%inclusion22 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Divine Visitation
14%inclusion20 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Cleric Class
14%inclusion20 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Blind Obedience
14%inclusion20 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
11%inclusion17 decks148 decks
-6%synergy
Leyline of Sanctity
11%inclusion16 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Boon Reflection
11%inclusion16 decks148 decks
9%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
10%inclusion15 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Anointed Procession
9.5%inclusion14 decks148 decks
-2%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
9.5%inclusion14 decks148 decks
-6%synergy
Monologue Tax
9.5%inclusion14 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Leyline of Hope
8.7%inclusion12 decks138 decks
5%synergy
Smuggler's Share
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
-1%synergy
Pacifism
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Celestial Mantle
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Pariah
6.8%inclusion10 decks148 decks
-1%synergy
Angelic Destiny
6.8%inclusion10 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Test of Endurance
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Ashes of the Abhorrent
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
-5%synergy
Angelic Renewal
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Serra the Benevolent
26%inclusion39 decks148 decks
21%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Archangel Elspeth
8.8%inclusion13 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
6.8%inclusion10 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
-5%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
51%inclusion76 decks148 decks
13%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
44%inclusion65 decks148 decks
12%synergy
War Room
34%inclusion51 decks148 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
32%inclusion48 decks148 decks
21%synergy
Minas Tirith
31%inclusion46 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion44 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion34 decks148 decks
-4%synergy
Three Tree City
18%inclusion24 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
17%inclusion25 decks148 decks
9%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
14%inclusion21 decks148 decks
-4%synergy
Karoo
14%inclusion20 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Fountain
12%inclusion18 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion18 decks148 decks
-10%synergy
Kor Haven
11%inclusion17 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion17 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
11%inclusion17 decks148 decks
-7%synergy
Idyllic Grange
11%inclusion16 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
11%inclusion16 decks148 decks
-1%synergy
Homeward Path
11%inclusion16 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Monumental Henge
10%inclusion15 decks146 decks
-3%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
10%inclusion15 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Secluded Steppe
9.5%inclusion14 decks148 decks
-3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Field
8.1%inclusion12 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Mistveil Plains
8.1%inclusion12 decks148 decks
1%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion133 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
55%inclusion81 decks148 decks
-3%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
28%inclusion41 decks148 decks
13%synergy
Gilded Lotus
26%inclusion38 decks148 decks
22%synergy
Thran Dynamo
25%inclusion37 decks148 decks
20%synergy
Caged Sun
24%inclusion36 decks148 decks
16%synergy
Nyx Lotus
23%inclusion34 decks148 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion24 decks148 decks
-11%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
16%inclusion24 decks148 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion23 decks148 decks
-1%synergy
Marble Diamond
16%inclusion23 decks148 decks
-4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
15%inclusion20 decks132 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion21 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
10%inclusion15 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.8%inclusion13 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Pristine Talisman
8.1%inclusion12 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Hedron Archive
8.1%inclusion12 decks148 decks
5%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Heraldic Banner
6.8%inclusion10 decks148 decks
-4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.8%inclusion10 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.8%inclusion10 decks148 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Plains
93%inclusion137 decks148 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
34%inclusion50 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
32%inclusion48 decks148 decks
22%synergy
Path of Ancestry
29%inclusion43 decks148 decks
13%synergy
Command Tower
14%inclusion20 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
13%inclusion19 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Ondu Inversion
12%inclusion18 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Emeria's Call
12%inclusion18 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.5%inclusion14 decks148 decks
-2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
-11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
0%synergy