Queza, Augur of Agonies (Commander) - Lifegain

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Chris Guest
Apr 9, 2026
Is Paradigm a Fixed Version of Epic?
The new paradigm mechanic harkens back to an unloved mechanic from 21 years ago. But are these new cards more playable?
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Moseo, Vein's New Dean
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Erode
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Harmonized Trio
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Marauding Blight-Priest
61%inclusion238 decks389 decks
57%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
59%inclusion231 decks389 decks
56%synergy
Drogskol Reaver
52%inclusion201 decks389 decks
48%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
54%inclusion210 decks389 decks
46%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
48%inclusion186 decks389 decks
45%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
44%inclusion171 decks389 decks
41%synergy
Brainstorm
57%inclusion223 decks389 decks
40%synergy
Wizard Class
42%inclusion162 decks389 decks
39%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
43%inclusion166 decks389 decks
37%synergy
Windfall
50%inclusion194 decks389 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
51%inclusion198 decks389 decks
-17%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion195 decks389 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
42%inclusion165 decks389 decks
28%synergy
Void Rend
42%inclusion163 decks389 decks
7%synergy
Path to Exile
41%inclusion158 decks389 decks
-2%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
40%inclusion157 decks389 decks
32%synergy
Arcane Denial
40%inclusion157 decks389 decks
20%synergy
Frantic Search
37%inclusion145 decks389 decks
19%synergy
Lich's Mastery
37%inclusion145 decks389 decks
36%synergy
Starscape Cleric
37%inclusion127 decks347 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
44%inclusion171 decks389 decks
13%synergy
Notion Thief
42%inclusion163 decks389 decks
35%synergy
Smothering Tithe
31%inclusion122 decks389 decks
0%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
27%inclusion105 decks389 decks
21%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
26%inclusion100 decks389 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
23%inclusion88 decks389 decks
10%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
18%inclusion70 decks389 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Tutor
17%inclusion66 decks389 decks
-4%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion65 decks389 decks
4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
15%inclusion60 decks389 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Cliffhaven Vampire
37%inclusion142 decks389 decks
34%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
35%inclusion136 decks389 decks
27%synergy
Esper Sentinel
34%inclusion132 decks389 decks
7%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
31%inclusion90 decks290 decks
29%synergy
Chasm Skulker
29%inclusion114 decks389 decks
26%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
28%inclusion107 decks389 decks
18%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
25%inclusion98 decks389 decks
24%synergy
Jace's Archivist
24%inclusion95 decks389 decks
23%synergy
Baleful Strix
23%inclusion91 decks389 decks
2%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
23%inclusion57 decks252 decks
22%synergy
Body of Knowledge
22%inclusion87 decks389 decks
22%synergy
The Council of Four
21%inclusion82 decks389 decks
18%synergy
Ledger Shredder
21%inclusion81 decks389 decks
12%synergy
Epicure of Blood
19%inclusion73 decks389 decks
18%synergy
Gixian Puppeteer
18%inclusion71 decks389 decks
17%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
18%inclusion62 decks354 decks
10%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
17%inclusion65 decks389 decks
8%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
16%inclusion64 decks389 decks
10%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
15%inclusion60 decks389 decks
15%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
15%inclusion57 decks389 decks
14%synergy
Exemplar of Light
14%inclusion41 decks290 decks
12%synergy
Grand Abolisher
13%inclusion51 decks389 decks
-1%synergy
Homunculus Horde
13%inclusion37 decks290 decks
11%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
12%inclusion45 decks389 decks
10%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
11%inclusion43 decks389 decks
-6%synergy
Forgotten Creation
11%inclusion42 decks389 decks
7%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
11%inclusion41 decks389 decks
1%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
11%inclusion41 decks389 decks
10%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
10%inclusion30 decks291 decks
6%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
10%inclusion39 decks389 decks
8%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
10%inclusion39 decks389 decks
2%synergy
Ajani's Pridemate
10%inclusion38 decks389 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion37 decks389 decks
-4%synergy
Karlov of the Ghost Council
9.3%inclusion36 decks389 decks
7%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
9.3%inclusion36 decks389 decks
6%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
9.3%inclusion36 decks389 decks
8%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
9.0%inclusion35 decks389 decks
8%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
9.0%inclusion35 decks389 decks
8%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
8.7%inclusion34 decks389 decks
5%synergy
Raffine, Scheming Seer
8.7%inclusion34 decks389 decks
4%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
8.2%inclusion32 decks389 decks
4%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
8.2%inclusion32 decks389 decks
4%synergy
Soul Warden
8.2%inclusion32 decks389 decks
4%synergy
Hope Estheim
8.2%inclusion16 decks195 decks
7%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
8.0%inclusion31 decks389 decks
5%synergy
Dream Trawler
8.0%inclusion31 decks389 decks
6%synergy
Elenda and Azor
8.0%inclusion31 decks389 decks
4%synergy
Fate Unraveler
8.0%inclusion31 decks389 decks
7%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
7.9%inclusion10 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Tolarian Winds
35%inclusion135 decks389 decks
33%synergy
Dovin's Veto
32%inclusion124 decks389 decks
6%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion107 decks389 decks
11%synergy
Opt
23%inclusion91 decks389 decks
19%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
21%inclusion83 decks389 decks
-6%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
21%inclusion81 decks389 decks
-5%synergy
Dark Ritual
21%inclusion80 decks389 decks
1%synergy
Obscura Charm
17%inclusion65 decks389 decks
14%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion65 decks389 decks
-1%synergy
Necrologia
16%inclusion63 decks389 decks
16%synergy
Faithful Mending
15%inclusion59 decks389 decks
11%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
15%inclusion59 decks389 decks
-2%synergy
Brainsurge
15%inclusion55 decks374 decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion56 decks389 decks
-2%synergy
Swan Song
14%inclusion53 decks389 decks
-6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion53 decks389 decks
3%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion53 decks389 decks
-1%synergy
Despark
13%inclusion49 decks389 decks
-3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
12%inclusion47 decks389 decks
-7%synergy
Mortify
11%inclusion44 decks389 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion38 decks374 decks
-3%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
10%inclusion39 decks389 decks
7%synergy
Refute
10%inclusion29 decks291 decks
7%synergy
Union of the Third Path
10%inclusion38 decks389 decks
9%synergy
Esper Charm
10%inclusion38 decks389 decks
8%synergy
Emergency Powers
10%inclusion37 decks389 decks
9%synergy
Force of Will
8.7%inclusion34 decks389 decks
-4%synergy
Fracture
8.7%inclusion34 decks389 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.5%inclusion33 decks389 decks
-7%synergy
Consider
8.2%inclusion32 decks389 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
7.7%inclusion30 decks389 decks
4%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
7.7%inclusion30 decks389 decks
3%synergy
Force of Negation
6.9%inclusion27 decks389 decks
-5%synergy
Thirst for Discovery
6.7%inclusion26 decks389 decks
6%synergy
Absorb
6.4%inclusion25 decks389 decks
4%synergy
Quick Study
6.4%inclusion25 decks389 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Consultation
6.4%inclusion25 decks389 decks
-1%synergy
Tainted Indulgence
6.4%inclusion25 decks389 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.4%inclusion24 decks374 decks
-2%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
6.2%inclusion24 decks389 decks
6%synergy
Inkshield
6.2%inclusion24 decks389 decks
-3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.7%inclusion22 decks389 decks
-2%synergy
Keep Safe
5.4%inclusion21 decks389 decks
5%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
5.1%inclusion20 decks389 decks
3%synergy
Silence
5.1%inclusion20 decks389 decks
-5%synergy
Disenchant
5.1%inclusion20 decks389 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
20%inclusion79 decks389 decks
18%synergy
Preordain
20%inclusion78 decks389 decks
15%synergy
Ponder
19%inclusion74 decks389 decks
10%synergy
Whispering Madness
19%inclusion72 decks389 decks
17%synergy
Echo of Eons
14%inclusion56 decks389 decks
13%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion55 decks389 decks
-5%synergy
Damn
14%inclusion54 decks389 decks
-6%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion52 decks389 decks
11%synergy
Supreme Verdict
13%inclusion51 decks389 decks
-2%synergy
Dark Deal
13%inclusion49 decks389 decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion48 decks389 decks
10%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
12%inclusion47 decks389 decks
9%synergy
Step Between Worlds
12%inclusion46 decks389 decks
11%synergy
Time Wipe
11%inclusion42 decks389 decks
4%synergy
Read the Bones
10%inclusion40 decks389 decks
6%synergy
Clear the Mind
10%inclusion38 decks389 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
9.3%inclusion36 decks389 decks
5%synergy
Commit // Memory
9.0%inclusion35 decks389 decks
8%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
9.0%inclusion35 decks389 decks
7%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.7%inclusion34 decks389 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.7%inclusion34 decks389 decks
6%synergy
Cut a Deal
8.2%inclusion32 decks389 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
8.0%inclusion31 decks389 decks
-1%synergy
Damnable Pact
8.0%inclusion31 decks389 decks
8%synergy
Fumigate
8.0%inclusion31 decks389 decks
5%synergy
Finale of Revelation
7.7%inclusion30 decks389 decks
7%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
7.5%inclusion29 decks389 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
7.5%inclusion29 decks389 decks
-9%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.5%inclusion29 decks389 decks
3%synergy
Singularity Rupture
7.3%inclusion13 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Deep Analysis
7.2%inclusion28 decks389 decks
6%synergy
Exsanguinate
7.2%inclusion28 decks389 decks
0%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
6.7%inclusion26 decks389 decks
6%synergy
Day's Undoing
6.7%inclusion26 decks389 decks
6%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
6.3%inclusion8 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Painful Truths
5.9%inclusion23 decks389 decks
3%synergy
Flux
5.9%inclusion23 decks389 decks
5%synergy
Space-Time Anomaly
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Compulsive Research
5.7%inclusion22 decks389 decks
5%synergy
Time Reversal
5.4%inclusion21 decks389 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
33%inclusion106 decks317 decks
32%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
24%inclusion94 decks389 decks
21%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
23%inclusion90 decks389 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion85 decks389 decks
-2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion85 decks389 decks
-1%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
20%inclusion76 decks389 decks
12%synergy
Howling Mine
18%inclusion69 decks389 decks
16%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
14%inclusion56 decks389 decks
5%synergy
Venser's Journal
14%inclusion53 decks389 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion51 decks389 decks
4%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
13%inclusion49 decks389 decks
11%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
8.0%inclusion31 decks389 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.4%inclusion25 decks389 decks
-1%synergy
Spellbook
6.2%inclusion24 decks389 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
36%inclusion140 decks389 decks
28%synergy
Propaganda
27%inclusion106 decks389 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Remora
25%inclusion96 decks389 decks
4%synergy
Exquisite Blood
24%inclusion94 decks389 decks
18%synergy
Ghostly Prison
23%inclusion91 decks389 decks
1%synergy
Ominous Seas
22%inclusion85 decks389 decks
20%synergy
Underworld Dreams
17%inclusion65 decks389 decks
15%synergy
Black Market Connections
15%inclusion59 decks389 decks
1%synergy
Necrodominance
14%inclusion52 decks374 decks
13%synergy
Cleric Class
14%inclusion54 decks389 decks
12%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
11%inclusion44 decks389 decks
10%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
11%inclusion43 decks389 decks
10%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion43 decks389 decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
11%inclusion42 decks389 decks
-2%synergy
Dawn of Hope
10%inclusion40 decks389 decks
9%synergy
Greed
10%inclusion38 decks389 decks
8%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
8.7%inclusion34 decks389 decks
8%synergy
Lunar Convocation
8.6%inclusion30 decks347 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.2%inclusion28 decks389 decks
-5%synergy
Witness Protection
5.4%inclusion21 decks389 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
21%inclusion81 decks389 decks
19%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
15%inclusion60 decks389 decks
14%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
12%inclusion46 decks389 decks
8%synergy
Ob Nixilis Reignited
5.9%inclusion23 decks389 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
68%inclusion264 decks389 decks
34%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion105 decks389 decks
0%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
14%inclusion53 decks389 decks
9%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion51 decks389 decks
-6%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
11%inclusion44 decks389 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion38 decks389 decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
9.3%inclusion36 decks389 decks
5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
9.0%inclusion35 decks389 decks
-4%synergy
Agna Qel'a
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
7.5%inclusion29 decks389 decks
4%synergy
Barren Moor
7.2%inclusion28 decks389 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.9%inclusion27 decks389 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.9%inclusion27 decks389 decks
-1%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
6.7%inclusion26 decks389 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.2%inclusion24 decks389 decks
-4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.4%inclusion21 decks389 decks
-1%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.3%inclusion20 decks374 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.1%inclusion20 decks389 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion332 decks389 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion311 decks389 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
59%inclusion228 decks389 decks
34%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
37%inclusion143 decks389 decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
33%inclusion127 decks389 decks
-17%synergy
Talisman of Progress
31%inclusion122 decks389 decks
-12%synergy
Azorius Signet
31%inclusion121 decks389 decks
1%synergy
Dimir Signet
29%inclusion113 decks389 decks
-2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
28%inclusion107 decks389 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
27%inclusion104 decks389 decks
-17%synergy
Midnight Clock
27%inclusion104 decks389 decks
23%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion91 decks389 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion84 decks389 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion65 decks389 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion55 decks389 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.5%inclusion29 decks389 decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.2%inclusion24 decks389 decks
-4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
5.9%inclusion23 decks389 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion379 decks389 decks
6%synergy
Island
97%inclusion379 decks389 decks
4%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion376 decks389 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion340 decks389 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
51%inclusion199 decks389 decks
-3%synergy
Raffine's Tower
46%inclusion178 decks389 decks
5%synergy
Watery Grave
44%inclusion171 decks389 decks
-7%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
43%inclusion166 decks389 decks
-8%synergy
Godless Shrine
41%inclusion158 decks389 decks
-11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion149 decks389 decks
-20%synergy
Prairie Stream
35%inclusion135 decks389 decks
-6%synergy
Sunken Hollow
32%inclusion125 decks389 decks
-8%synergy
Glacial Fortress
32%inclusion123 decks389 decks
-10%synergy
Obscura Storefront
28%inclusion110 decks389 decks
19%synergy
Flooded Strand
28%inclusion108 decks389 decks
-11%synergy
Caves of Koilos
28%inclusion107 decks389 decks
-8%synergy
Sea of Clouds
28%inclusion107 decks389 decks
-8%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
28%inclusion107 decks389 decks
-10%synergy
Polluted Delta
26%inclusion103 decks389 decks
-11%synergy
Isolated Chapel
26%inclusion102 decks389 decks
-15%synergy
Morphic Pool
26%inclusion102 decks389 decks
-8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
26%inclusion102 decks389 decks
-6%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
26%inclusion100 decks389 decks
5%synergy
Deserted Beach
25%inclusion99 decks389 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
24%inclusion94 decks389 decks
-12%synergy
Underground River
24%inclusion93 decks389 decks
-10%synergy
Dismal Backwater
23%inclusion89 decks389 decks
17%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion89 decks389 decks
-2%synergy
Vault of Champions
23%inclusion89 decks389 decks
-10%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
23%inclusion83 decks365 decks
9%synergy
Scoured Barrens
23%inclusion88 decks389 decks
16%synergy
Tranquil Cove
21%inclusion83 decks389 decks
15%synergy
Azorius Chancery
21%inclusion81 decks389 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
17%inclusion67 decks389 decks
4%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
17%inclusion65 decks389 decks
0%synergy
Port Town
15%inclusion58 decks389 decks
-2%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
14%inclusion46 decks318 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Silence
14%inclusion56 decks389 decks
-4%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
14%inclusion56 decks389 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
14%inclusion55 decks389 decks
-2%synergy
Choked Estuary
14%inclusion54 decks389 decks
-2%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
13%inclusion41 decks318 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Deceit
13%inclusion49 decks389 decks
-5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion48 decks389 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion46 decks389 decks
-4%synergy
Tundra
11%inclusion43 decks389 decks
-5%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
11%inclusion43 decks389 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion38 decks374 decks
-3%synergy
Scrubland
10%inclusion39 decks389 decks
-6%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
10%inclusion38 decks389 decks
-5%synergy