Queza, Augur of Agonies (Commander) - Optimized Lifegain

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Nov 13, 2025
How To Play Sea Creatures Differently In Commander
Sea creatures in Magic are basically as old as the game itself, but they've changed significantly in that time.
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Unexpected Assistance
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8%synergy
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7%synergy
Tanufel Rimespeaker
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Thirst for Identity
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4%synergy
Pestered Wellguard
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4%synergy
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Psychosis Crawler
68%inclusion46 decks68 decks
64%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
66%inclusion45 decks68 decks
64%synergy
Brainstorm
74%inclusion50 decks68 decks
56%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
65%inclusion44 decks68 decks
56%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
57%inclusion39 decks68 decks
54%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
53%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
52%synergy
Drogskol Reaver
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
52%synergy
Lich's Mastery
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
50%synergy
Windfall
63%inclusion43 decks68 decks
50%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
60%inclusion41 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Denial
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
36%synergy
Counterspell
54%inclusion37 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Tolarian Winds
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
48%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
36%synergy
Esper Sentinel
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Void Rend
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Wizard Class
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
44%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
41%synergy
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Rhystic Study
72%inclusion49 decks68 decks
40%synergy
Notion Thief
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
52%synergy
Smothering Tithe
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
37%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Teferi's Protection
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Demonic Tutor
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
5%synergy
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Starscape Cleric
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
40%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
39%synergy
Jace's Archivist
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
38%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Baleful Strix
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Chasm Skulker
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Ledger Shredder
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
16%synergy
The Council of Four
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Grand Abolisher
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
21%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Homunculus Horde
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Body of Knowledge
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Gixian Puppeteer
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Raffine, Scheming Seer
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Epicure of Blood
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Exemplar of Light
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Likeness Looter
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Seizan, Perverter of Truth
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Whirlpool Rider
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Mulldrifter
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
3%synergy
The Second Doctor
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Forgotten Creation
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Tataru Taru
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Hope Estheim
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Starwinder
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Raven Eagle
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Frantic Search
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Dovin's Veto
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Mana Drain
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Dark Ritual
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Opt
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Faithful Mending
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Brainsurge
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Emergency Powers
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Necrologia
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Despark
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Inkshield
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Demonic Consultation
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Mortify
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Obscura Charm
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Refute
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Force of Will
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Esper Charm
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Indulgence
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Fracture
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Keep Safe
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Quick Study
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Hindering Light
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Force of Negation
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Thirst for Discovery
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Village Rites
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Union of the Third Path
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Dispute
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Consider
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Aetherize
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Murder
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Lethal Scheme
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Whispering Madness
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Farewell
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Preordain
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Echo of Eons
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Night's Whisper
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Dark Deal
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Commit // Memory
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Damn
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Sign in Blood
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Toxic Deluge
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Reanimate
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Cut a Deal
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Clear the Mind
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Time Wipe
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Feed the Swarm
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Finale of Revelation
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Damnable Pact
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Time Reversal
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Painful Truths
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Compulsive Research
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Space-Time Anomaly
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Singularity Rupture
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Step Between Worlds
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Day's Undoing
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Prosperity
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Time Spiral
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Teferi's Puzzle Box
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
35%synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
33%synergy
Howling Mine
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Venser's Journal
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Spellbook
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Library of Leng
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Wedding Ring
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Folio of Fancies
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
The Wind Crystal
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
The Water Crystal
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Ominous Seas
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Sanguine Bond
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Mystic Remora
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Exquisite Blood
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Necrodominance
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Black Market Connections
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Underworld Dreams
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Omniscience
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Greed
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Forced Fruition
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Witness Protection
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
No Mercy
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Cleric Class
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
81%inclusion55 decks68 decks
47%synergy
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Agna Qel'a
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Barren Moor
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Secluded Steppe
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion65 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion57 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
72%inclusion49 decks68 decks
47%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
38%synergy
Midnight Clock
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
34%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
-13%synergy
Talisman of Progress
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Dimir Signet
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Signet
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
-14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
-10%synergy
Orzhov Signet
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
-11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion67 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion67 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion66 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion60 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Raffine's Tower
66%inclusion45 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Watery Grave
63%inclusion43 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Godless Shrine
57%inclusion39 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
54%inclusion37 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Sea of Clouds
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Glacial Fortress
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Morphic Pool
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
-22%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Prairie Stream
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Deserted Beach
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Sunken Hollow
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
-9%synergy
Isolated Chapel
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
-9%synergy
Underground River
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Caves of Koilos
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Obscura Storefront
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Marsh Flats
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Vault of Champions
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Azorius Chancery
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Dismal Backwater
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Tundra
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
-9%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Port Town
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Underground Sea
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Tranquil Cove
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Choked Estuary
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Scrubland
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Scoured Barrens
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Undercity Sewers
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-4%synergy