Liesa, Shroud of Dusk (Commander) - Optimized Lifegain

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Brian Cain
Nov 24, 2025
Mai, Scornful Striker Commander Deck Tech
If you're looking to mess with life totals in a mono-black deck, then look no further than this Commander deck for Mai, Scornful Striker.
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Moonshadow
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
2%synergy
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1%synergy
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Kambal, Consul of Allocation
83%inclusion111 decks134 decks
68%synergy
Exquisite Blood
82%inclusion110 decks134 decks
65%synergy
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87%inclusion116 decks134 decks
65%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
73%inclusion98 decks134 decks
58%synergy
Sanguine Bond
70%inclusion94 decks134 decks
49%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
56%inclusion75 decks134 decks
49%synergy
Soul Warden
65%inclusion87 decks134 decks
47%synergy
Serra Ascendant
53%inclusion71 decks134 decks
46%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
54%inclusion73 decks134 decks
46%synergy
Blind Obedience
63%inclusion85 decks134 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion111 decks134 decks
18%synergy
Path to Exile
60%inclusion81 decks134 decks
11%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
60%inclusion80 decks134 decks
19%synergy
Esper Sentinel
54%inclusion73 decks134 decks
36%synergy
Black Market Connections
54%inclusion72 decks134 decks
32%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
53%inclusion70 decks132 decks
43%synergy
Exsanguinate
53%inclusion71 decks134 decks
41%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
52%inclusion70 decks134 decks
23%synergy
Soul's Attendant
51%inclusion69 decks134 decks
39%synergy
Toxic Deluge
51%inclusion69 decks134 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
77%inclusion103 decks134 decks
54%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
57%inclusion77 decks134 decks
43%synergy
Demonic Tutor
54%inclusion72 decks134 decks
38%synergy
Teferi's Protection
53%inclusion71 decks134 decks
37%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
40%inclusion54 decks134 decks
29%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
39%inclusion52 decks134 decks
27%synergy
Farewell
38%inclusion51 decks134 decks
25%synergy
Necropotence
34%inclusion46 decks134 decks
28%synergy
The One Ring
33%inclusion44 decks134 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Tomb
24%inclusion32 decks134 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Suture Priest
51%inclusion68 decks134 decks
37%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
49%inclusion65 decks134 decks
37%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
41%inclusion55 decks134 decks
31%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
40%inclusion54 decks134 decks
29%synergy
Drana and Linvala
40%inclusion54 decks134 decks
32%synergy
Grand Abolisher
40%inclusion53 decks134 decks
30%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
37%inclusion49 decks134 decks
32%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
37%inclusion49 decks134 decks
31%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
34%inclusion46 decks134 decks
14%synergy
Archangel of Thune
34%inclusion46 decks134 decks
30%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
34%inclusion45 decks134 decks
20%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
34%inclusion45 decks134 decks
27%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
31%inclusion42 decks134 decks
24%synergy
Resplendent Angel
31%inclusion42 decks134 decks
27%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
29%synergy
Exemplar of Light
31%inclusion41 decks132 decks
24%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
31%inclusion41 decks134 decks
28%synergy
Righteous Valkyrie
28%inclusion37 decks134 decks
22%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
27%inclusion36 decks134 decks
-8%synergy
Crypt Ghast
25%inclusion33 decks134 decks
17%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
24%inclusion32 decks134 decks
16%synergy
Valkyrie Harbinger
23%inclusion31 decks134 decks
20%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
23%inclusion31 decks134 decks
20%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
22%inclusion29 decks134 decks
15%synergy
Indulging Patrician
21%inclusion28 decks134 decks
16%synergy
Mother of Runes
21%inclusion28 decks134 decks
11%synergy
Twilight Prophet
21%inclusion28 decks134 decks
11%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
21%inclusion28 decks134 decks
16%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
20%inclusion27 decks134 decks
16%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
19%inclusion26 decks134 decks
16%synergy
Opposition Agent
19%inclusion26 decks134 decks
16%synergy
Kunoros, Hound of Athreos
19%inclusion26 decks134 decks
17%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
19%inclusion25 decks134 decks
13%synergy
Walking Ballista
18%inclusion24 decks134 decks
16%synergy
Starscape Cleric
17%inclusion23 decks134 decks
7%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
16%inclusion22 decks134 decks
12%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
16%inclusion22 decks134 decks
12%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
16%inclusion22 decks134 decks
12%synergy
Rug of Smothering
16%inclusion22 decks134 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion21 decks134 decks
4%synergy
Blood Artist
15%inclusion20 decks134 decks
-16%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
15%inclusion20 decks134 decks
11%synergy
Angel of Vitality
15%inclusion20 decks134 decks
11%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
15%inclusion20 decks134 decks
12%synergy
Witch of the Moors
14%inclusion19 decks134 decks
11%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
14%inclusion19 decks134 decks
7%synergy
Angel of Destiny
13%inclusion18 decks134 decks
11%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
13%inclusion17 decks134 decks
8%synergy
Karlov of the Ghost Council
13%inclusion17 decks134 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
43%inclusion57 decks134 decks
19%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
37%inclusion49 decks134 decks
31%synergy
Generous Gift
35%inclusion47 decks134 decks
11%synergy
Despark
34%inclusion45 decks134 decks
3%synergy
Fracture
25%inclusion33 decks134 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
23%inclusion31 decks134 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion27 decks134 decks
8%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
20%inclusion27 decks134 decks
17%synergy
Mortify
20%inclusion27 decks134 decks
-2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion24 decks134 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion24 decks134 decks
7%synergy
Inkshield
18%inclusion24 decks134 decks
0%synergy
Hatred
13%inclusion18 decks134 decks
13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion16 decks134 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion15 decks134 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion15 decks134 decks
6%synergy
Stinging Study
8.2%inclusion11 decks134 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.2%inclusion11 decks134 decks
1%synergy
Silence
8.2%inclusion11 decks134 decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
8.2%inclusion11 decks134 decks
0%synergy
Vanishing Verse
7.5%inclusion10 decks134 decks
2%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.5%inclusion10 decks134 decks
3%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.7%inclusion9 decks134 decks
4%synergy
Abstruse Appropriation
6.7%inclusion9 decks134 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
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0%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Ad Nauseam
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
4%synergy
Utter End
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
-7%synergy
Go for the Throat
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
0%synergy
Return to Dust
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
49%inclusion66 decks134 decks
16%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
40%inclusion54 decks134 decks
30%synergy
Sign in Blood
34%inclusion45 decks134 decks
16%synergy
Night's Whisper
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13%synergy
Fumigate
28%inclusion37 decks134 decks
20%synergy
Reanimate
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5%synergy
Vindicate
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8%synergy
Grim Tutor
20%inclusion27 decks134 decks
16%synergy
Read the Bones
15%inclusion20 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion19 decks134 decks
-4%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
13%inclusion17 decks134 decks
11%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
11%inclusion15 decks134 decks
7%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
10%inclusion14 decks134 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Seal
10%inclusion13 decks134 decks
7%synergy
Revival // Revenge
10%inclusion13 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.2%inclusion11 decks134 decks
2%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
8.2%inclusion11 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
7.5%inclusion10 decks134 decks
0%synergy
Wrath of God
6.7%inclusion9 decks134 decks
1%synergy
Merciless Eviction
6.7%inclusion9 decks134 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.7%inclusion9 decks134 decks
2%synergy
Damnation
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
46%inclusion62 decks134 decks
26%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
34%inclusion46 decks134 decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion41 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
29%inclusion39 decks134 decks
21%synergy
The Wind Crystal
23%inclusion23 decks101 decks
15%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
22%inclusion29 decks134 decks
19%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
19%inclusion26 decks134 decks
16%synergy
Norn's Annex
16%inclusion21 decks134 decks
13%synergy
Mindcrank
16%inclusion21 decks134 decks
15%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
13%inclusion17 decks134 decks
8%synergy
Jet Medallion
10%inclusion14 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Sigil
10%inclusion14 decks134 decks
8%synergy
Pearl Medallion
10%inclusion13 decks134 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion13 decks134 decks
-4%synergy
The Book of Exalted Deeds
9.0%inclusion12 decks134 decks
7%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
7.5%inclusion10 decks134 decks
5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Ankh of Mishra
6.7%inclusion9 decks134 decks
6%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
3%synergy
Isolation Cell
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Sword of the Animist
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
3%synergy
Expedition Map
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
4%synergy
Shadowspear
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Bloodchief Ascension
48%inclusion64 decks134 decks
43%synergy
Ghostly Prison
34%inclusion46 decks134 decks
20%synergy
Land Tax
31%inclusion41 decks134 decks
20%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
26%inclusion35 decks134 decks
16%synergy
Painful Quandary
25%inclusion34 decks134 decks
22%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
22%inclusion29 decks134 decks
16%synergy
Polluted Bonds
20%inclusion27 decks134 decks
18%synergy
Lunar Convocation
19%inclusion25 decks134 decks
8%synergy
Cleric Class
16%inclusion21 decks134 decks
8%synergy
Wound Reflection
15%inclusion20 decks134 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Remedy
12%inclusion16 decks134 decks
10%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
10%inclusion14 decks134 decks
8%synergy
Aura of Silence
10%inclusion14 decks134 decks
8%synergy
No Mercy
9.0%inclusion12 decks134 decks
7%synergy
Court of Ambition
9.0%inclusion12 decks134 decks
8%synergy
Greed
8.2%inclusion11 decks134 decks
4%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
8.2%inclusion11 decks134 decks
6%synergy
Rampage of the Valkyries
7.5%inclusion10 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Angelic Accord
7.5%inclusion10 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.7%inclusion9 decks134 decks
-1%synergy
Boon Reflection
6.7%inclusion9 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Dawn of Hope
6.7%inclusion9 decks134 decks
3%synergy
Underworld Dreams
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Hope
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
3%synergy
Firja's Retribution
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
7.5%inclusion10 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
6.7%inclusion9 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
3%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
54%inclusion72 decks134 decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
46%inclusion62 decks134 decks
25%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
40%inclusion54 decks134 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Coffers
31%inclusion42 decks134 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion35 decks134 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
25%inclusion34 decks134 decks
16%synergy
War Room
25%inclusion33 decks134 decks
18%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
24%inclusion32 decks134 decks
16%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
22%inclusion29 decks134 decks
18%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
22%inclusion29 decks134 decks
10%synergy
Castle Locthwain
18%inclusion24 decks134 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
16%inclusion21 decks134 decks
12%synergy
Radiant Fountain
15%inclusion20 decks134 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion20 decks134 decks
-5%synergy
Restless Fortress
12%inclusion16 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
9.0%inclusion12 decks134 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.2%inclusion11 decks134 decks
3%synergy
Shambling Vent
8.2%inclusion11 decks134 decks
3%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.5%inclusion10 decks134 decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.7%inclusion9 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Westvale Abbey
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion131 decks134 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion118 decks134 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
69%inclusion93 decks134 decks
17%synergy
Orzhov Signet
66%inclusion88 decks134 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion31 decks134 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion28 decks134 decks
-4%synergy
Pristine Talisman
19%inclusion25 decks134 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion23 decks134 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion22 decks134 decks
0%synergy
Marble Diamond
9.0%inclusion12 decks134 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.0%inclusion12 decks134 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
8.2%inclusion11 decks134 decks
6%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
0%synergy
Mox Amber
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
96%inclusion128 decks134 decks
-2%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion127 decks134 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion126 decks134 decks
8%synergy
Godless Shrine
79%inclusion106 decks134 decks
29%synergy
Isolated Chapel
78%inclusion105 decks134 decks
12%synergy
Caves of Koilos
72%inclusion97 decks134 decks
15%synergy
Vault of Champions
66%inclusion88 decks134 decks
26%synergy
Fetid Heath
61%inclusion82 decks134 decks
22%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
60%inclusion81 decks134 decks
26%synergy
Marsh Flats
56%inclusion75 decks134 decks
26%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
47%inclusion63 decks134 decks
20%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
43%inclusion58 decks134 decks
2%synergy
Tainted Field
42%inclusion56 decks134 decks
-10%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
34%inclusion46 decks134 decks
-7%synergy
Scoured Barrens
32%inclusion43 decks134 decks
8%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
31%inclusion41 decks134 decks
8%synergy
Silent Clearing
30%inclusion40 decks134 decks
15%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
26%inclusion34 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
25%inclusion34 decks134 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Silence
25%inclusion34 decks134 decks
-15%synergy
Scrubland
22%inclusion30 decks134 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion27 decks134 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion27 decks134 decks
-4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion24 decks134 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion22 decks134 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion21 decks134 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion21 decks134 decks
-8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion19 decks134 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion17 decks134 decks
-7%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion17 decks134 decks
7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
12%inclusion16 decks134 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
12%inclusion16 decks134 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion15 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion15 decks134 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion15 decks134 decks
8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
10%inclusion14 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion14 decks134 decks
-10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.0%inclusion12 decks134 decks
-5%synergy
Polluted Delta
9.0%inclusion12 decks134 decks
3%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
9.0%inclusion12 decks134 decks
-2%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.2%inclusion11 decks134 decks
2%synergy
Opal Palace
8.2%inclusion11 decks134 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.2%inclusion11 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.5%inclusion10 decks134 decks
2%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.7%inclusion9 decks134 decks
-1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.7%inclusion9 decks134 decks
2%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
6.7%inclusion9 decks134 decks
-1%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
6.7%inclusion9 decks134 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
-3%synergy
Desolate Mire
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
-10%synergy