Mondrak, Glory Dominus (Commander) - Lifegain

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Brian Cain
Feb 2, 2026
Best Case Scenario Mentality and Setup Cost in Commander
Are you putting cards in your Commander decks based on their best case scenario? You might want to reconsider that. Let's discuss.
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Mirrormind Crown
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
65%synergy
Anointed Procession
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
61%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
70%inclusion14 decks20 decks
59%synergy
Soul Warden
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Halo Fountain
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Felidar Retreat
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
37%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Ocelot Pride
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Finale of Glory
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Pearl Medallion
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Oketra's Monument
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Path to Exile
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Enduring Innocence
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Skullclamp
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Teferi's Protection
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
15%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Suture Priest
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
33%synergy
Soul's Attendant
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Esper Sentinel
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Defiler of Faith
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
20%synergy
Cosmogrand Zenith
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
25%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Leonin Warleader
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Darien, King of Kjeldor
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Hare Apparent
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Ultramarines Honour Guard
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Hero of Bladehold
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Brimaz, King of Oreskos
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Mother of Runes
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Reverent Hoplite
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Sun Titan
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Mite Overseer
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Jacked Rabbit
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Toby, Beastie Befriender
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Rosie Cotton of South Lane
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Serra Ascendant
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Resplendent Angel
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
God-Eternal Oketra
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Prava of the Steel Legion
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Windborn Muse
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Ajani's Pridemate
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Hinterland Sanctifier
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Securitron Squadron
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Angel of Destiny
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Lunarch Veteran
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Court Street Denizen
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Flawless Maneuver
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Secure the Wastes
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Akroma's Will
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Moogles' Valor
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
28%synergy
Will of the Mardu
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Clever Concealment
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-30%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Thraben Charm
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Kabira Takedown
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Entrapment Maneuver
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Fateful Absence
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Get Lost
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Make a Stand
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Revitalize
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Grand Crescendo
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
White Sun's Zenith
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Eerie Interlude
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Ephemerate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Ignite the Beacon
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Return to Dust
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Benevolent Offering
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Raise the Alarm
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-19%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Congregate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Brought Back
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Battle Menu
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Martial Coup
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Farewell
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Austere Command
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Wrath of God
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Increasing Devotion
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Raise the Past
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Split Up
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Tempt with Bunnies
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Deploy to the Front
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Emeria's Call
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Sunfall
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
United Front
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Open the Armory
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Launch the Fleet
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Makindi Stampede
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Mass Calcify
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Captain's Call
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Rebirth
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Cut a Deal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Collective Effort
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Armageddon
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
By Invitation Only
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Search for Glory
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Aang's Journey
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Scout for Survivors
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
The Crystal's Chosen
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Ultima
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
33%synergy
The Wind Crystal
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Helm of the Host
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Panharmonicon
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Horn of Valhalla
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Norn's Wellspring
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Horn of Gondor
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-22%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Banner of Kinship
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Coat of Arms
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mimic Vat
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Thrumming Stone
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Infested Fleshcutter
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Collector's Vault
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Spear of Heliod
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Buster Sword
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-3%synergy
Crystal Fragments
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Cathars' Crusade
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Intangible Virtue
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Land Tax
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Divine Visitation
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Prison
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Court of Grace
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Champions from Beyond
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
18%synergy
Smuggler's Share
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Rabble Rousing
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Cleric Class
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Legion's Landing
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Muster the Departed
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Wedding Announcement
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Griffin Aerie
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
March of the Canonized
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Monologue Tax
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
True Conviction
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Rent Is Due
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Friendly Neighborhood
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Legion Loyalty
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Dawn of a New Age
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Starlight Spectacular
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
The Restoration of Eiganjo
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Inspiring Leader
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Dawn of Hope
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Song of the Worldsoul
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Test of Endurance
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Southern Air Temple
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Archangel Elspeth
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Elspeth Tirel
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Ajani, Caller of the Pride
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Basri Ket
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Ajani, Adversary of Tyrants
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Elspeth, Knight-Errant
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Ajani Goldmane
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Castle Ardenvale
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Reliquary Tower
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Minas Tirith
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
10%synergy
War Room
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Fountainport
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Secluded Steppe
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Nesting Grounds
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Treasure Vault
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Three Tree City
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Idyllic Grange
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Kor Haven
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
The Fair Basilica
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Karn's Bastion
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Mistveil Plains
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Blighted Steppe
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Den
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Buried Ruin
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
High Market
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Kjeldoran Outpost
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Drifting Meadow
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Strip Mine
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Karoo
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
The Gold Saucer
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Heraldic Banner
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Nyx Lotus
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
White Lotus Tile
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Caged Sun
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Pristine Talisman
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Replicating Ring
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Hedron Archive
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Skyclave Relic
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
White Auracite
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Mirrex
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Kabira Takedown
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Emeria's Call
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Makindi Stampede
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Arid Mesa
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy