The Lord of Pain (Commander) - Optimized Lifegain

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Roman Milan
Feb 10, 2026
How To Buy Your Second Commander Precon
Ready to upgrade to an intermediate level Commander precon? We've got a few solid recommendations here to keep you learning the game.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
53%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Exquisite Blood
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
93%synergy
Mogis, God of Slaughter
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
90%synergy
Shadowspear
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
71%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
70%synergy
Vial Smasher the Fierce
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
69%synergy
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
69%synergy
Whip of Erebos
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
67%synergy
Basilisk Collar
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
65%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Blasphemous Act
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Lightning Greaves
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Rakdos Charm
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Deflecting Swat
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Deadly Rollick
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Ruby Medallion
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Bedevil
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Demonic Tutor
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Ancient Tomb
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Opposition Agent
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
The One Ring
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Mana Vault
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Necropotence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Kaervek the Merciless
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Harsh Mentor
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Treasure Nabber
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Crypt Ghast
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Blood Seeker
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Mayhem Devil
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Keen Duelist
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Silent Arbiter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Eidolon of the Great Revel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Kederekt Parasite
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Screaming Nemesis
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Fear of Burning Alive
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dark Confidant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Blood Artist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Brash Taunter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Obosh, the Preypiercer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Withering Torment
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Terminate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Seething Song
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Imp's Mischief
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Valakut Awakening
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Volcanic Offering
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Force of Despair
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Go for the Throat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Return the Favor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Not Dead After All
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Undying Evil
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Backlash
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Electrodominance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Ritual
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Soul Shatter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Darkness
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Suspended Sentence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Baleful Mastery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Bolt Bend
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Curtains' Call
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Professor's Warning
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Overkill
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sorceries
Exsanguinate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Toxic Deluge
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Damnation
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Vandalblast
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Night's Whisper
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Sign in Blood
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Grim Tutor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Crackle with Power
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Feed the Swarm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-30%synergy
Banefire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Killing Wave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Geosurge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gix's Command
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Reanimate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Grab the Prize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Gamble
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Fireball
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mob Rule
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Beacon of Unrest
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Stitch Together
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Dreadbore
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Sadistic Sacrament
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
March of the Drowned
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Jet Medallion
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Resurrection Orb
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
The Fire Crystal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Veilstone Amulet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Helm of the Host
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Jester's Cap
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mindslaver
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mindcrank
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ring of Xathrid
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Helm of Awakening
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
The Endstone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Descent into Avernus
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Painful Quandary
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Black Market Connections
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Polluted Bonds
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Sanguine Bond
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Underworld Dreams
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Wound Reflection
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
City on Fire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
No Mercy
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Repercussion
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Enchanter's Bane
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Greed
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Citadel of Pain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Glistening Oil
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Spellshock
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Furnace of Rath
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Spiteful Visions
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Blessing of Leeches
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Phyresis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Havoc Festival
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Theater of Horrors
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Nowhere to Run
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Leyline of the Void
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chandra, Awakened Inferno
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Bojuka Bog
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Cabal Coffers
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Witch's Clinic
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Maze of Ith
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Wasteland
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Mortuary Mire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Castle Locthwain
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Temple of the False God
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Ghost Quarter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mystifying Maze
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Restless Vents
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Witch's Cottage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Shivan Gorge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Great Furnace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Sol Ring
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Signet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-34%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Séance Board
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Fire Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Blazemire Verge
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Luxury Suite
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Raucous Theater
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Blood Crypt
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Tainted Peak
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Haunted Ridge
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Graven Cairns
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Malice
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Fabled Passage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Canyon Slough
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Drossforge Bridge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Cavern of Souls
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Mount Doom
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Mana Confluence
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Valakut Awakening
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Tramway Station
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy