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
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Ceaseless Conflict
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Giada, Font of Hope
83%inclusion129 decks155 decks
79%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
81%inclusion125 decks155 decks
66%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
73%inclusion113 decks155 decks
59%synergy
Righteous Valkyrie
68%inclusion106 decks155 decks
53%synergy
Starnheim Aspirant
64%inclusion99 decks155 decks
52%synergy
Archangel of Thune
63%inclusion97 decks155 decks
49%synergy
Herald of War
59%inclusion92 decks155 decks
48%synergy
Angel of Vitality
59%inclusion91 decks155 decks
45%synergy
Resplendent Angel
58%inclusion90 decks155 decks
44%synergy
Archangel of Tithes
52%inclusion81 decks155 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Pearl Medallion
69%inclusion107 decks155 decks
9%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion101 decks155 decks
-10%synergy
Path to Exile
59%inclusion92 decks155 decks
-8%synergy
Land Tax
52%inclusion80 decks155 decks
20%synergy
Wrath of God
50%inclusion77 decks155 decks
35%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
50%inclusion77 decks155 decks
36%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
49%inclusion76 decks155 decks
36%synergy
Bishop of Wings
49%inclusion76 decks155 decks
39%synergy
Valkyrie Harbinger
48%inclusion74 decks155 decks
36%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
47%inclusion73 decks155 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
54%inclusion84 decks155 decks
24%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
39%inclusion60 decks155 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Protection
37%inclusion58 decks155 decks
11%synergy
Farewell
25%inclusion39 decks155 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion24 decks155 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion16 decks155 decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
6.5%inclusion10 decks155 decks
3%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
5.2%inclusion8 decks155 decks
3%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
5.2%inclusion8 decks155 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Angel of Destiny
46%inclusion72 decks155 decks
37%synergy
Angelic Skirmisher
42%inclusion65 decks155 decks
36%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
42%inclusion65 decks155 decks
32%synergy
Exemplar of Light
41%inclusion39 decks94 decks
27%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
41%inclusion63 decks155 decks
31%synergy
Metropolis Reformer
39%inclusion61 decks155 decks
32%synergy
Serra Ascendant
37%inclusion58 decks155 decks
25%synergy
Baneslayer Angel
35%inclusion54 decks155 decks
28%synergy
Angel of Jubilation
35%inclusion54 decks155 decks
27%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
35%inclusion54 decks155 decks
25%synergy
Grand Abolisher
33%inclusion51 decks155 decks
14%synergy
Soul Warden
32%inclusion50 decks155 decks
11%synergy
Youthful Valkyrie
32%inclusion50 decks155 decks
21%synergy
Serra's Emissary
32%inclusion50 decks155 decks
26%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
32%inclusion30 decks94 decks
27%synergy
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor
31%inclusion48 decks155 decks
27%synergy
Platinum Angel
30%inclusion47 decks155 decks
27%synergy
Dazzling Angel
30%inclusion28 decks94 decks
21%synergy
Sunblast Angel
28%inclusion44 decks155 decks
22%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
28%inclusion43 decks155 decks
24%synergy
Speaker of the Heavens
27%inclusion42 decks155 decks
19%synergy
Shattered Angel
26%inclusion41 decks155 decks
22%synergy
Firemane Commando
25%inclusion38 decks155 decks
13%synergy
Esper Sentinel
24%inclusion37 decks155 decks
-10%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
23%inclusion36 decks155 decks
20%synergy
Angel of the Dire Hour
23%inclusion36 decks155 decks
20%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
23%inclusion35 decks155 decks
19%synergy
Soul's Attendant
22%inclusion34 decks155 decks
8%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
22%inclusion34 decks155 decks
-5%synergy
Angelic Field Marshal
21%inclusion33 decks155 decks
13%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
21%inclusion33 decks155 decks
5%synergy
Starfield Shepherd
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Angel of Finality
21%inclusion32 decks155 decks
14%synergy
Angel of Indemnity
19%inclusion29 decks155 decks
15%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
18%inclusion28 decks155 decks
5%synergy
Angel of Serenity
18%inclusion28 decks155 decks
14%synergy
Thraben Watcher
17%inclusion27 decks155 decks
10%synergy
Serra Paragon
17%inclusion27 decks155 decks
11%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
17%inclusion26 decks155 decks
7%synergy
Guardian of the Gateless
16%inclusion25 decks155 decks
15%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
15%inclusion24 decks155 decks
10%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
15%inclusion23 decks155 decks
1%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
15%inclusion23 decks155 decks
-4%synergy
Holy Cow
14%inclusion22 decks155 decks
11%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
14%inclusion21 decks155 decks
4%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
13%inclusion20 decks155 decks
-4%synergy
Segovian Angel
13%inclusion20 decks155 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
12%inclusion19 decks155 decks
-8%synergy
Serra Angel
12%inclusion19 decks155 decks
10%synergy
Exquisite Archangel
12%inclusion18 decks155 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Rebuff the Wicked
39%inclusion60 decks155 decks
21%synergy
Akroma's Will
31%inclusion48 decks155 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
23%inclusion35 decks155 decks
-20%synergy
Cloudshift
21%inclusion32 decks155 decks
11%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
16%inclusion23 decks144 decks
-3%synergy
Disenchant
15%inclusion23 decks155 decks
-2%synergy
Return to Dust
15%inclusion23 decks155 decks
7%synergy
Invoke the Divine
14%inclusion22 decks155 decks
11%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
14%inclusion21 decks155 decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
14%inclusion21 decks155 decks
-9%synergy
Revitalize
13%inclusion20 decks155 decks
10%synergy
Silence
11%inclusion17 decks155 decks
2%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
10%inclusion16 decks155 decks
9%synergy
Brave the Elements
10%inclusion15 decks155 decks
-3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion15 decks155 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Tithe
10%inclusion15 decks155 decks
-2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion15 decks155 decks
-16%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.1%inclusion12 decks132 decks
-5%synergy
Congregate
9.0%inclusion14 decks155 decks
8%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.4%inclusion13 decks155 decks
2%synergy
Ephemerate
7.7%inclusion12 decks155 decks
-5%synergy
Angel's Grace
7.7%inclusion12 decks155 decks
4%synergy
Final Showdown
7.7%inclusion12 decks155 decks
3%synergy
Dawn Charm
7.7%inclusion12 decks155 decks
-1%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.5%inclusion10 decks155 decks
1%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.8%inclusion9 decks155 decks
-4%synergy
Everybody Lives!
5.8%inclusion9 decks155 decks
2%synergy
Eerie Interlude
5.2%inclusion8 decks155 decks
-4%synergy
Flicker of Fate
5.2%inclusion8 decks155 decks
0%synergy
Safe Passage
5.2%inclusion8 decks155 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Hour of Revelation
37%inclusion57 decks155 decks
33%synergy
Austere Command
35%inclusion55 decks155 decks
7%synergy
Cleansing Nova
34%inclusion52 decks155 decks
25%synergy
Fumigate
33%inclusion51 decks155 decks
25%synergy
Armageddon
29%inclusion45 decks155 decks
26%synergy
Day of Judgment
28%inclusion44 decks155 decks
23%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
26%inclusion40 decks155 decks
15%synergy
Entreat the Angels
24%inclusion37 decks155 decks
19%synergy
Akroma's Vengeance
23%inclusion36 decks155 decks
21%synergy
Planar Cleansing
21%inclusion32 decks155 decks
19%synergy
Gift of Estates
17%inclusion26 decks155 decks
10%synergy
Split Up
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
14%inclusion21 decks155 decks
5%synergy
Ondu Inversion
12%inclusion18 decks155 decks
6%synergy
Emeria's Call
11%inclusion17 decks155 decks
5%synergy
Doomskar
11%inclusion17 decks155 decks
9%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
10%inclusion15 decks155 decks
-4%synergy
Mass Calcify
10%inclusion15 decks155 decks
-3%synergy
Shatter the Sky
9.0%inclusion14 decks155 decks
8%synergy
Cut a Deal
7.7%inclusion12 decks155 decks
-7%synergy
Defy Death
7.7%inclusion12 decks155 decks
6%synergy
Catastrophe
7.7%inclusion12 decks155 decks
7%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
7.1%inclusion11 decks155 decks
2%synergy
Ravnica at War
6.5%inclusion10 decks155 decks
-5%synergy
Search for Glory
6.5%inclusion10 decks155 decks
3%synergy
Starnheim Unleashed
5.8%inclusion9 decks155 decks
3%synergy
Starfall Invocation
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
2%synergy
Devastating Mastery
5.2%inclusion8 decks155 decks
5%synergy
Rout
5.2%inclusion8 decks155 decks
3%synergy
Finale of Glory
5.2%inclusion8 decks155 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
45%inclusion70 decks155 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion66 decks155 decks
7%synergy
The Book of Exalted Deeds
41%inclusion64 decks155 decks
31%synergy
Urza's Incubator
39%inclusion61 decks155 decks
29%synergy
The Wind Crystal
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Oketra's Monument
33%inclusion51 decks155 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
28%inclusion43 decks155 decks
4%synergy
Worldslayer
26%inclusion41 decks155 decks
25%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
25%inclusion39 decks155 decks
20%synergy
Herald's Horn
25%inclusion38 decks155 decks
10%synergy
Moonsilver Spear
24%inclusion37 decks155 decks
21%synergy
Sword of the Animist
21%inclusion32 decks155 decks
2%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
21%inclusion32 decks155 decks
12%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
17%inclusion27 decks155 decks
14%synergy
Endless Atlas
17%inclusion27 decks155 decks
10%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
17%inclusion27 decks155 decks
13%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
17%inclusion26 decks155 decks
15%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
17%inclusion26 decks155 decks
9%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
16%inclusion23 decks142 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Plate
16%inclusion25 decks155 decks
4%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
15%inclusion24 decks155 decks
5%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Scroll of Avacyn
13%inclusion20 decks155 decks
12%synergy
Angel's Feather
9.0%inclusion14 decks155 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.0%inclusion14 decks155 decks
-2%synergy
The Immortal Sun
8.4%inclusion13 decks155 decks
6%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
7.1%inclusion11 decks155 decks
6%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
6.5%inclusion10 decks155 decks
5%synergy
Helm of the Host
6.5%inclusion10 decks155 decks
2%synergy
Shadowspear
5.8%inclusion9 decks155 decks
-4%synergy
Mind's Eye
5.2%inclusion8 decks155 decks
3%synergy
Staff of the Sun Magus
5.2%inclusion8 decks155 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Authority of the Consuls
46%inclusion71 decks155 decks
25%synergy
Angelic Accord
39%inclusion61 decks155 decks
30%synergy
Ghostly Prison
39%inclusion60 decks155 decks
18%synergy
Court of Grace
31%inclusion48 decks155 decks
19%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
28%inclusion43 decks155 decks
20%synergy
True Conviction
21%inclusion32 decks155 decks
12%synergy
Dawn of Hope
20%inclusion31 decks155 decks
13%synergy
Angelic Chorus
19%inclusion30 decks155 decks
17%synergy
Sigarda's Splendor
18%inclusion28 decks155 decks
13%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
15%inclusion24 decks155 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
15%inclusion23 decks155 decks
0%synergy
Blind Obedience
14%inclusion22 decks155 decks
3%synergy
Divine Visitation
14%inclusion21 decks155 decks
8%synergy
Cleric Class
13%inclusion20 decks155 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
12%inclusion18 decks155 decks
-6%synergy
Leyline of Sanctity
11%inclusion17 decks155 decks
10%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
10%inclusion16 decks155 decks
-5%synergy
Monologue Tax
10%inclusion16 decks155 decks
4%synergy
Boon Reflection
10%inclusion16 decks155 decks
9%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
10%inclusion15 decks155 decks
3%synergy
Anointed Procession
9.0%inclusion14 decks155 decks
-3%synergy
Leyline of Hope
8.8%inclusion12 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Pariah
7.7%inclusion12 decks155 decks
0%synergy
Smuggler's Share
7.1%inclusion11 decks155 decks
-1%synergy
Angelic Destiny
7.1%inclusion11 decks155 decks
2%synergy
Test of Endurance
7.1%inclusion11 decks155 decks
3%synergy
Pacifism
6.5%inclusion10 decks155 decks
4%synergy
Celestial Mantle
6.5%inclusion10 decks155 decks
4%synergy
Ashes of the Abhorrent
5.8%inclusion9 decks155 decks
4%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
5.2%inclusion8 decks155 decks
-5%synergy
Angelic Renewal
5.2%inclusion8 decks155 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Serra the Benevolent
26%inclusion40 decks155 decks
20%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Archangel Elspeth
10%inclusion15 decks155 decks
6%synergy
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
6.5%inclusion10 decks155 decks
2%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
5.8%inclusion9 decks155 decks
-5%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
5.2%inclusion8 decks155 decks
2%synergy
Elspeth Tirel
5.2%inclusion8 decks155 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
52%inclusion80 decks155 decks
14%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
44%inclusion68 decks155 decks
12%synergy
War Room
34%inclusion52 decks155 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
33%inclusion51 decks155 decks
21%synergy
Minas Tirith
32%inclusion49 decks155 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion49 decks155 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion34 decks155 decks
-5%synergy
Three Tree City
19%inclusion25 decks135 decks
7%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
17%inclusion26 decks155 decks
9%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Radiant Fountain
13%inclusion20 decks155 decks
7%synergy
Karoo
13%inclusion20 decks155 decks
5%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
13%inclusion20 decks155 decks
-5%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion19 decks155 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion19 decks155 decks
-10%synergy
Idyllic Grange
12%inclusion19 decks155 decks
4%synergy
Kor Haven
12%inclusion18 decks155 decks
6%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
12%inclusion18 decks155 decks
-7%synergy
Monumental Henge
11%inclusion16 decks144 decks
-2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
11%inclusion17 decks155 decks
-1%synergy
Homeward Path
10%inclusion16 decks155 decks
7%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
10%inclusion15 decks155 decks
7%synergy
Secluded Steppe
9.0%inclusion14 decks155 decks
-3%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Field
8.4%inclusion13 decks155 decks
3%synergy
Mistveil Plains
7.7%inclusion12 decks155 decks
1%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Terrain Generator
5.2%inclusion8 decks155 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion140 decks155 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
55%inclusion85 decks155 decks
-3%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
30%inclusion46 decks155 decks
15%synergy
Thran Dynamo
25%inclusion38 decks155 decks
19%synergy
Gilded Lotus
25%inclusion38 decks155 decks
20%synergy
Caged Sun
24%inclusion37 decks155 decks
15%synergy
Nyx Lotus
22%inclusion34 decks155 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion26 decks155 decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion26 decks155 decks
-11%synergy
Patchwork Banner
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion24 decks155 decks
7%synergy
Marble Diamond
15%inclusion24 decks155 decks
-4%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
15%inclusion24 decks155 decks
10%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
10%inclusion16 decks155 decks
7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
9.0%inclusion14 decks155 decks
4%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Pristine Talisman
8.4%inclusion13 decks155 decks
4%synergy
Hedron Archive
8.4%inclusion13 decks155 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.5%inclusion10 decks155 decks
-3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.8%inclusion9 decks155 decks
3%synergy
Heraldic Banner
5.8%inclusion9 decks155 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Plains
93%inclusion144 decks155 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion51 decks155 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
31%inclusion48 decks155 decks
20%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion44 decks155 decks
13%synergy
Command Tower
15%inclusion23 decks155 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
12%inclusion19 decks155 decks
4%synergy
Ondu Inversion
12%inclusion18 decks155 decks
6%synergy
Emeria's Call
11%inclusion17 decks155 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion15 decks155 decks
-2%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
7.1%inclusion11 decks155 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.5%inclusion10 decks155 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
-11%synergy