Ayara, First of Locthwain (Commander) - Upgraded Lifegain

Ayara, First of Locthwain
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Ezra Sassaman
Mar 12, 2026
Ezra Sassaman
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Moseo, Vein's New Dean
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
26%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
21%synergy
Arnyn, Deathbloom Botanist
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Leech Collector
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ophiomancer
76%inclusion47 decks62 decks
59%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
69%inclusion43 decks62 decks
59%synergy
Abhorrent Overlord
58%inclusion36 decks62 decks
54%synergy
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
60%inclusion37 decks62 decks
53%synergy
Viscera Seer
68%inclusion42 decks62 decks
50%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
66%inclusion41 decks62 decks
49%synergy
Bitterblossom
60%inclusion37 decks62 decks
46%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
69%inclusion43 decks62 decks
46%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
61%inclusion38 decks62 decks
42%synergy
Blood Artist
73%inclusion45 decks62 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
87%inclusion54 decks62 decks
36%synergy
Dark Ritual
82%inclusion51 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Feed the Swarm
69%inclusion43 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Crypt Ghast
66%inclusion41 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Jet Medallion
66%inclusion41 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
63%inclusion39 decks62 decks
26%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
58%inclusion36 decks62 decks
34%synergy
Victimize
56%inclusion35 decks62 decks
29%synergy
Skullclamp
53%inclusion33 decks62 decks
31%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
53%inclusion33 decks62 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
58%inclusion36 decks62 decks
29%synergy
Demonic Tutor
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
-6%synergy
Necropotence
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Warren Soultrader
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
35%synergy
Carrion Feeder
45%inclusion28 decks62 decks
33%synergy
Bloodghast
45%inclusion28 decks62 decks
33%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
36%synergy
Chittering Witch
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
37%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
30%synergy
Sengir Autocrat
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
37%synergy
Nether Traitor
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
30%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
28%synergy
Starscape Cleric
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
34%synergy
Gravecrawler
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
26%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Dark Confidant
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
23%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Grim Haruspex
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Witch of the Moors
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Darkstar Augur
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Massacre Wurm
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Grave Titan
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Ogre Slumlord
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Midnight Reaper
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Great Unclean One
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Murderous Rider
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Grim Servant
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Bloodsoaked Champion
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Accursed Marauder
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Dread Presence
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
14%synergy
South Wind Avatar
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Plaguecrafter
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
-7%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Withering Torment
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Tragic Slip
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
21%synergy
Defile
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Village Rites
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Szat's Will
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
28%synergy
Deadly Dispute
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Culling the Weak
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Imp's Mischief
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Soul Shatter
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Malice
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Saw in Half
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Go for the Throat
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
-7%synergy
Not Dead After All
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
-9%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Consuming Corruption
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Feign Death
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Force of Despair
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Entomb
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Snuff Out
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Cabal Ritual
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Bitter Triumph
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Undying Malice
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Baleful Mastery
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Lethal Scheme
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Dismember
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Hero's Downfall
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Malicious Affliction
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Murder
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
45%inclusion28 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Plague of Vermin
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
40%synergy
Sign in Blood
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Army of the Damned
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
28%synergy
Diabolic Intent
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Night's Whisper
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Exsanguinate
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Mutilate
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Bubbling Muck
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Unearth
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Dread Return
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-6%synergy
Read the Bones
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-9%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Buried Alive
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Coiling Rebirth
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Living Death
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Will of the Abzan
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Pull from the Grave
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Withering Curse
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
45%inclusion28 decks62 decks
31%synergy
Bontu's Monument
45%inclusion28 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Expedition Map
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Panharmonicon
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
-17%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
-21%synergy
Enchantments
The Meathook Massacre
47%inclusion29 decks62 decks
29%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
45%inclusion28 decks62 decks
37%synergy
Grave Pact
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
26%synergy
Dark Prophecy
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
-11%synergy
Black Market Connections
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Sanguine Bond
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Animate Dead
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Exquisite Blood
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Grave Venerations
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Black Market
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
-8%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Necromancy
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Carnival of Souls
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Grievous Wound
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Open the Graves
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Rite of Belzenlok
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Attrition
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
28%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-6%synergy
Professor Onyx
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
73%inclusion45 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Bojuka Bog
52%inclusion32 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Witch's Cottage
50%inclusion31 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
50%inclusion31 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
23%synergy
Castle Locthwain
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Westvale Abbey
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Mortuary Mire
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Memorial to Folly
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Barad-dûr
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-21%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
7%synergy
War Room
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-8%synergy
High Market
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Barren Moor
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
77%inclusion48 decks62 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion45 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Crowded Crypt
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
22%synergy
The Soul Stone
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
-14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Nyx Lotus
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-16%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion62 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Fell the Profane
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Boggart Trawler
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Cave
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
3%synergy
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