The Lord of Pain (Commander) - Optimized Lifegain

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Roman Milan
Feb 10, 2026
How To Buy Your Second Commander Precon
Ready to upgrade to an intermediate level Commander precon? We've got a few solid recommendations here to keep you learning the game.
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
46%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Exquisite Blood
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
93%synergy
Mogis, God of Slaughter
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
75%synergy
Shadowspear
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Vial Smasher the Fierce
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Whip of Erebos
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
64%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
62%synergy
Basilisk Collar
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
44%synergy
Blasphemous Act
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Deadly Rollick
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Rakdos Charm
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
59%synergy
Deflecting Swat
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Demonic Tutor
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Ancient Tomb
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Opposition Agent
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
The One Ring
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Mana Vault
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Necropotence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Kaervek the Merciless
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Harsh Mentor
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Treasure Nabber
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Crypt Ghast
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Silent Arbiter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Eidolon of the Great Revel
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Mayhem Devil
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Keen Duelist
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Kederekt Parasite
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Screaming Nemesis
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Fear of Burning Alive
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Dark Confidant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Blood Artist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Brash Taunter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Blood Seeker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Obosh, the Preypiercer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Archfiend of Spite
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Bedevil
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Chaos Warp
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Terminate
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Seething Song
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Imp's Mischief
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Withering Torment
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Volcanic Offering
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Force of Despair
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Go for the Throat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Return the Favor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Not Dead After All
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Undying Evil
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Backlash
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Electrodominance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Ritual
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Soul Shatter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Darkness
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Suspended Sentence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Baleful Mastery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Bolt Bend
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Curtains' Call
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Professor's Warning
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Overkill
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sorceries
Exsanguinate
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Damnation
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Vandalblast
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Night's Whisper
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Reanimate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Sign in Blood
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Crackle with Power
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Feed the Swarm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-28%synergy
Banefire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Geosurge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Gix's Command
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Grab the Prize
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Gamble
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Fireball
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mob Rule
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Beacon of Unrest
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Stitch Together
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Dreadbore
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Sadistic Sacrament
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
March of the Drowned
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ruby Medallion
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Jet Medallion
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Mithril Coat
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
The Fire Crystal
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Veilstone Amulet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Helm of the Host
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Jester's Cap
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mindslaver
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Resurrection Orb
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Mindcrank
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ring of Xathrid
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Helm of Awakening
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
The Endstone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Descent into Avernus
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Sanguine Bond
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Polluted Bonds
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
City on Fire
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Underworld Dreams
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Wound Reflection
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
No Mercy
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Painful Quandary
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Black Market Connections
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Repercussion
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Enchanter's Bane
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Greed
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Citadel of Pain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Glistening Oil
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Spellshock
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Furnace of Rath
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Spiteful Visions
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Blessing of Leeches
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Phyresis
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Havoc Festival
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Theater of Horrors
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Animate Dead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Nowhere to Run
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Leyline of the Void
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Chandra, Awakened Inferno
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Bojuka Bog
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Cabal Coffers
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Witch's Clinic
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Mortuary Mire
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Castle Locthwain
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Temple of the False God
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Wasteland
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ghost Quarter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Maze of Ith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mystifying Maze
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Restless Vents
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Witch's Cottage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Strip Mine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Shivan Gorge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Great Furnace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Sol Ring
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Rakdos Signet
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-30%synergy
Thought Vessel
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Thran Dynamo
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Séance Board
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Fire Diamond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-15%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Blazemire Verge
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Luxury Suite
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Raucous Theater
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Blood Crypt
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Tainted Peak
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Haunted Ridge
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Graven Cairns
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Malice
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Canyon Slough
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Drossforge Bridge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Cavern of Souls
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Mount Doom
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Mana Confluence
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Badlands
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-17%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Ash Barrens
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Tramway Station
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy