Liesa, Shroud of Dusk (Commander) - Expensive 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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Mai, Scornful Striker
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
93%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
85%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
79%synergy
Exquisite Blood
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
75%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
70%synergy
Grand Abolisher
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
68%synergy
Esper Sentinel
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
66%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
65%synergy
Serra Ascendant
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
62%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Blind Obedience
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
58%synergy
Deadly Rollick
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
58%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
57%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Toxic Deluge
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
52%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
59%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
53%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
51%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
69%synergy
Ancient Tomb
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
86%synergy
Necropotence
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
86%synergy
Teferi's Protection
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
69%synergy
Demonic Tutor
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
69%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
73%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
73%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
55%synergy
The One Ring
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
63%synergy
Imperial Seal
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
51%synergy
Creatures
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
56%synergy
Opposition Agent
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
50%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
44%synergy
Suture Priest
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
32%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
43%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
41%synergy
Soul's Attendant
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Walking Ballista
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
36%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
34%synergy
Rug of Smothering
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
31%synergy
Soul Warden
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Archangel of Thune
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Drana and Linvala
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Serra Paragon
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
23%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Starscape Cleric
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-12%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Solitude
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Resplendent Angel
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Mother of Runes
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Auriok Champion
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Witch of the Moors
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Righteous Valkyrie
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Exemplar of Light
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Twilight Prophet
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Crypt Ghast
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Athreos, God of Passage
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Voice of Victory
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Dark Ritual
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
31%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
41%synergy
Generous Gift
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Fell the Profane
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Silence
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
35%synergy
Orim's Chant
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Ad Nauseam
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Despark
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-8%synergy
Fracture
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Hatred
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Angel's Grace
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Final Showdown
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Restoration Magic
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Eerie Interlude
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Sacrifice
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Plunge into Darkness
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Loran's Escape
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Tithe
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Snuff Out
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Malice
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Ritual
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Soul Shatter
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Thraben Charm
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Utter End
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Inkshield
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-9%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Reprieve
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Mortify
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-15%synergy
Dismember
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Farewell
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Exsanguinate
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Reanimate
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
16%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Grim Tutor
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Fumigate
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Sign in Blood
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Requisition Raid
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-10%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Merciless Eviction
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Unearth
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Vindicate
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Sickening Dreams
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Dark Petition
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Thoughtseize
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Sunfall
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
43%synergy
Lightning Greaves
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Ankh of Mishra
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Mindcrank
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Shadowspear
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Vexing Bauble
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Whip of Erebos
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Skullclamp
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-19%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Norn's Annex
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Champion's Helm
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Sigil
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Authority of the Consuls
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Sanguine Bond
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
33%synergy
Black Market Connections
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
32%synergy
Land Tax
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
25%synergy
Ghostly Prison
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Underworld Connections
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Life Insurance
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Deafening Silence
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Necromancy
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Dreams
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
March of the Canonized
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Font of Agonies
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Monologue Tax
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Wound Reflection
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Boon Reflection
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Animate Dead
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Lunar Convocation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Dawn of Hope
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Aura of Silence
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Bitterblossom
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Test of Endurance
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Sorin Markov
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
52%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
42%synergy
War Room
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
39%synergy
Cabal Coffers
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
34%synergy
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Urza's Saga
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Castle Locthwain
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Strip Mine
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Wasteland
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Field of the Dead
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Memorial to Folly
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Shambling Vent
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Winding Canyons
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Fountain
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Diamond Valley
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Restless Fortress
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Deserted Temple
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Terrain Generator
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Homeward Path
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Field of Ruin
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Orzhov Signet
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
51%synergy
Mana Vault
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
36%synergy
Mox Diamond
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Lotus Petal
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Mox Amber
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Grim Monolith
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Opal
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
The Soul Stone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-9%synergy
Staff of Compleation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Pristine Talisman
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Keyrune
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-18%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
50%synergy
Marsh Flats
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
70%synergy
Swamp
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
-13%synergy
Plains
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
-13%synergy
Isolated Chapel
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Scrubland
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
66%synergy
Vault of Champions
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Fetid Heath
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Prismatic Vista
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
48%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
32%synergy
Caves of Koilos
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Arid Mesa
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
48%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
40%synergy
Cavern of Souls
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
41%synergy
Mana Confluence
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
43%synergy
City of Brass
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
42%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
40%synergy
Silent Clearing
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
31%synergy
Fell the Profane
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Windswept Heath
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
33%synergy
Polluted Delta
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
25%synergy
Flooded Strand
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
25%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-6%synergy
Tainted Field
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-36%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Scoured Barrens
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-9%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Starting Town
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-17%synergy
Urza's Cave
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Horizon of Progress
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-34%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy