Zimone and Dina (Commander) - Expensive Core Lands Matter

Ciel Collins
One Theme Three Techs: Life Gain
Approach one theme from three different angles with this guide to various life gain strategies in Commander.
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Bloodghast
83% of 52 decks +79% synergy
Field of the Dead
85% of 52 decks +74% synergy
Scute Swarm
81% of 52 decks +68% synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
85% of 52 decks +67% synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
71% of 52 decks +63% synergy
Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse
65% of 52 decks +62% synergy
Springheart Nantuko
58% of 24 decks +54% synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
69% of 52 decks +50% synergy
Quirion Ranger
52% of 52 decks +49% synergy
Lotus Cobra
60% of 52 decks +48% synergy
Top Cards
Tireless Provisioner
58% of 52 decks +46% synergy
Assassin's Trophy
56% of 52 decks +21% synergy
Beast Within
54% of 52 decks +22% synergy
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
52% of 52 decks +43% synergy
Growth Spiral
52% of 52 decks +33% synergy
Nature's Lore
50% of 52 decks +22% synergy
Eternal Witness
50% of 52 decks +21% synergy
Wight of the Reliquary
48% of 27 decks +43% synergy
Zendikar's Roil
48% of 52 decks +42% synergy
Ramunap Excavator
48% of 52 decks +36% synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
15% of 52 decks -9% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
13% of 52 decks -12% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10% of 52 decks -6% synergy
Demonic Tutor
8% of 52 decks -12% synergy
Vampiric Tutor
6% of 52 decks -10% synergy
Creatures
Birds of Paradise
48% of 52 decks +18% synergy
Rampaging Baloths
46% of 52 decks +36% synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
44% of 52 decks +42% synergy
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
44% of 52 decks +36% synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
44% of 52 decks +33% synergy
Gixian Puppeteer
38% of 52 decks +36% synergy
Greensleeves, Maro-Sorcerer
37% of 52 decks +34% synergy
Tiller Engine
37% of 52 decks +34% synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
37% of 52 decks +32% synergy
Kiora's Follower
37% of 52 decks +31% synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
35% of 52 decks +33% synergy
Ophiomancer
35% of 52 decks +32% synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
35% of 52 decks +24% synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
35% of 52 decks +23% synergy
Seedborn Muse
35% of 52 decks +21% synergy
Homunculus Horde
33% of 15 decks +32% synergy
Tireless Tracker
31% of 52 decks +25% synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
31% of 52 decks +25% synergy
Wood Elves
31% of 52 decks +23% synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
30% of 20 decks +27% synergy
Mosswood Dreadknight
29% of 41 decks +27% synergy
Beledros Witherbloom
29% of 52 decks +27% synergy
Scryb Ranger
27% of 52 decks +26% synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
27% of 52 decks +26% synergy
Chasm Skulker
27% of 52 decks +23% synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
27% of 52 decks +17% synergy
Muldrotha, the Gravetide
27% of 52 decks +11% synergy
Morbid Opportunist
25% of 52 decks +23% synergy
Meloku the Clouded Mirror
25% of 52 decks +23% synergy
Ancient Greenwarden
25% of 52 decks +20% synergy
Delighted Halfling
24% of 45 decks +13% synergy
Faerie Mastermind
23% of 52 decks +19% synergy
Llanowar Elves
23% of 52 decks +11% synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
23% of 52 decks +1% synergy
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
21% of 52 decks +20% synergy
Sporemound
21% of 52 decks +19% synergy
Zimone, Quandrix Prodigy
21% of 52 decks +18% synergy
Dina, Soul Steeper
21% of 52 decks +18% synergy
The Gitrog Monster
21% of 52 decks +11% synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
19% of 52 decks +18% synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
19% of 52 decks +16% synergy
Springbloom Druid
19% of 52 decks +12% synergy
Baleful Strix
19% of 52 decks +1% synergy
Nissa, Resurgent Animist
18% of 45 decks +16% synergy
Mirkwood Bats
18% of 45 decks +15% synergy
Blood Artist
17% of 52 decks +15% synergy
Roil Elemental
17% of 52 decks +14% synergy
Coiling Oracle
17% of 52 decks +8% synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
17% of 52 decks +8% synergy
Zimone, Mystery Unraveler
16% of 19 decks +13% synergy
Instants
Counterspell
46% of 52 decks +10% synergy
Crop Rotation
44% of 52 decks +31% synergy
Arcane Denial
37% of 52 decks +23% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
35% of 52 decks +17% synergy
Mortality Spear
31% of 52 decks +29% synergy
Tear Asunder
29% of 52 decks +23% synergy
Heroic Intervention
27% of 52 decks +6% synergy
Swan Song
23% of 52 decks +9% synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19% of 52 decks +15% synergy
Abrupt Decay
17% of 52 decks +6% synergy
Sink into Stupor
17% of 24 decks +11% synergy
Fell the Profane
17% of 24 decks +10% synergy
Eureka Moment
15% of 52 decks +12% synergy
Nature's Claim
15% of 52 decks +9% synergy
Negate
15% of 52 decks -2% synergy
Putrefy
15% of 52 decks -8% synergy
Brainstorm
13% of 52 decks +5% synergy
Revitalizing Repast
12% of 24 decks +4% synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
12% of 41 decks +10% synergy
Joint Exploration
12% of 52 decks +9% synergy
Pongify
12% of 52 decks +7% synergy
Harrow
12% of 52 decks +4% synergy
Deadly Rollick
12% of 52 decks -0% synergy
Corrupted Conviction
10% of 51 decks +9% synergy
Lazotep Plating
10% of 52 decks +9% synergy
Arachnogenesis
10% of 52 decks +9% synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10% of 52 decks +5% synergy
Archdruid's Charm
9% of 34 decks +6% synergy
Realms Uncharted
8% of 52 decks +7% synergy
Infernal Grasp
8% of 52 decks +4% synergy
Frantic Search
8% of 52 decks +1% synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
6% of 52 decks +5% synergy
Tragic Slip
6% of 52 decks +5% synergy
Resculpt
6% of 52 decks +4% synergy
Roiling Regrowth
6% of 52 decks +4% synergy
Tyvar's Stand
6% of 52 decks +2% synergy
Krosan Grip
6% of 52 decks -0% synergy
Entomb
6% of 52 decks -3% synergy
Sultai Charm
6% of 52 decks -3% synergy
Worldly Tutor
6% of 52 decks -5% synergy
Mana Drain
6% of 52 decks -7% synergy
Sorceries
Three Visits
42% of 52 decks +18% synergy
Farseek
40% of 52 decks -1% synergy
Toxic Deluge
35% of 52 decks +15% synergy
Awaken the Woods
31% of 52 decks +27% synergy
Villainous Wealth
25% of 52 decks +4% synergy
Cultivate
25% of 52 decks -19% synergy
Scapeshift
23% of 52 decks +19% synergy
Explore
23% of 52 decks +15% synergy
Life from the Loam
23% of 52 decks +14% synergy
Open the Way
22% of 45 decks +18% synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
21% of 52 decks +12% synergy
Torment of Hailfire
19% of 52 decks +11% synergy
Pest Infestation
17% of 52 decks +16% synergy
Sylvan Scrying
17% of 52 decks +13% synergy
Skyshroud Claim
17% of 52 decks +11% synergy
Kodama's Reach
17% of 52 decks -12% synergy
Splendid Reclamation
13% of 52 decks +8% synergy
Damnation
12% of 52 decks +3% synergy
Titania's Command
10% of 52 decks +8% synergy
Hour of Promise
10% of 52 decks +8% synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10% of 52 decks +8% synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10% of 52 decks +7% synergy
Ponder
10% of 52 decks +6% synergy
Exsanguinate
10% of 52 decks +2% synergy
Reanimate
10% of 52 decks -8% synergy
Flare of Cultivation
9% of 32 decks +8% synergy
Pir's Whim
8% of 52 decks +7% synergy
Reshape the Earth
8% of 52 decks +5% synergy
Explore the Underdark
8% of 52 decks +4% synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
8% of 52 decks +4% synergy
Circuitous Route
8% of 52 decks +3% synergy
Finale of Devastation
8% of 52 decks +1% synergy
Victimize
8% of 52 decks -1% synergy
Culling Ritual
8% of 52 decks -6% synergy
Rampant Growth
8% of 52 decks -28% synergy
Expand the Sphere
6% of 52 decks +5% synergy
Life // Death
6% of 52 decks +4% synergy
Open the Gates
6% of 52 decks +2% synergy
In Garruk's Wake
6% of 52 decks +2% synergy
Emergent Ultimatum
6% of 52 decks +2% synergy
Finale of Revelation
6% of 52 decks +2% synergy
Tempt with Discovery
6% of 52 decks +1% synergy
Diabolic Intent
6% of 52 decks -0% synergy
Dread Return
6% of 52 decks -1% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conduit of Worlds
35% of 52 decks +24% synergy
Amulet of Vigor
31% of 52 decks +27% synergy
Crucible of Worlds
31% of 52 decks +23% synergy
Lightning Greaves
25% of 52 decks +1% synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
22% of 45 decks +21% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19% of 52 decks -6% synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
17% of 52 decks +15% synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
12% of 52 decks +11% synergy
Skullclamp
12% of 52 decks +8% synergy
Thornbite Staff
10% of 52 decks +9% synergy
Staff of Titania
6% of 52 decks +6% synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
6% of 52 decks +5% synergy
Expedition Map
6% of 52 decks +1% synergy
Enchantments
Spelunking
47% of 36 decks +41% synergy
Retreat to Hagra
42% of 52 decks +36% synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
37% of 52 decks +34% synergy
Exploration
35% of 52 decks +23% synergy
Curse of the Restless Dead
27% of 52 decks +26% synergy
Bitterblossom
27% of 52 decks +25% synergy
Intruder Alarm
25% of 52 decks +21% synergy
The Meathook Massacre
23% of 52 decks +20% synergy
Sylvan Library
23% of 52 decks +13% synergy
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
22% of 18 decks +17% synergy
Burgeoning
21% of 52 decks +17% synergy
Abundance
17% of 52 decks +14% synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
15% of 52 decks +14% synergy
Trade Routes
13% of 52 decks +13% synergy
Moldervine Reclamation
13% of 52 decks +11% synergy
Black Market Connections
13% of 52 decks +10% synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
12% of 52 decks +9% synergy
Mystic Remora
12% of 52 decks -8% synergy
Quest for Renewal
10% of 52 decks +9% synergy
Phyrexian Arena
10% of 52 decks +3% synergy
Awakening Zone
8% of 52 decks +6% synergy
Grave Pact
8% of 52 decks +6% synergy
Journey to Eternity
8% of 52 decks +5% synergy
Freed from the Real
8% of 52 decks +2% synergy
Animate Dead
8% of 52 decks -6% synergy
Deathreap Ritual
6% of 52 decks +5% synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
6% of 52 decks +4% synergy
Druid Class
6% of 52 decks +3% synergy
Pemmin's Aura
6% of 52 decks +2% synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
6% of 52 decks -1% synergy
Guardian Project
6% of 52 decks -7% synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
6% of 51 decks +3% synergy
Planeswalkers
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
42% of 52 decks +36% synergy
Nissa of Shadowed Boughs
15% of 52 decks +12% synergy
Wrenn and Realmbreaker
13% of 52 decks +11% synergy
Wrenn and Seven
12% of 52 decks +9% synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
10% of 52 decks +8% synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
6% of 52 decks +5% synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
60% of 52 decks +42% synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
56% of 52 decks +35% synergy
Bojuka Bog
48% of 52 decks +21% synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
46% of 52 decks +42% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
38% of 52 decks +23% synergy
Reliquary Tower
37% of 52 decks +5% synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
33% of 52 decks +22% synergy
Ghost Town
31% of 52 decks +30% synergy
Khalni Garden
29% of 52 decks +28% synergy
Oboro, Palace in the Clouds
27% of 52 decks +26% synergy
Dryad Arbor
27% of 52 decks +24% synergy
Shifting Woodland
21% of 24 decks +11% synergy
Cabal Coffers
19% of 52 decks +14% synergy
Guildless Commons
17% of 52 decks +16% synergy
Strip Mine
15% of 52 decks +10% synergy
Thespian's Stage
15% of 52 decks +9% synergy
Vesuva
13% of 52 decks +10% synergy
The Black Gate
13% of 45 decks +10% synergy
Thran Portal
12% of 52 decks +8% synergy
Maze's End
12% of 52 decks +7% synergy
Basilisk Gate
12% of 52 decks +7% synergy
Baldur's Gate
12% of 52 decks +7% synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
12% of 52 decks +5% synergy
Echoing Deeps
11% of 36 decks +9% synergy
Maze of Ith
10% of 52 decks +8% synergy
Urza's Saga
10% of 52 decks +5% synergy
Temple of the False God
10% of 52 decks -3% synergy
Argoth, Sanctum of Nature
8% of 52 decks +6% synergy
Phyrexian Tower
8% of 52 decks +4% synergy
Command Beacon
8% of 52 decks +2% synergy
Witch's Cottage
6% of 52 decks +5% synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6% of 52 decks +5% synergy
Tolaria West
6% of 52 decks +4% synergy
Barren Moor
6% of 52 decks +4% synergy
Tranquil Thicket
6% of 52 decks +3% synergy
Lotus Field
6% of 52 decks +3% synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6% of 52 decks +2% synergy
Dark Depths
6% of 52 decks +2% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
40% of 52 decks -42% synergy
Arcane Signet
31% of 52 decks -39% synergy
Thought Vessel
12% of 52 decks +2% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
90% of 52 decks +1% synergy
Watery Grave
88% of 52 decks +44% synergy
Zagoth Triome
87% of 52 decks +46% synergy
Overgrown Tomb
85% of 52 decks +38% synergy
Breeding Pool
83% of 52 decks +38% synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
75% of 52 decks +53% synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
75% of 52 decks +52% synergy
Polluted Delta
73% of 52 decks +41% synergy
Verdant Catacombs
73% of 52 decks +39% synergy
Misty Rainforest
71% of 52 decks +37% synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
67% of 52 decks +46% synergy
Underground Sea
63% of 52 decks +50% synergy
Bayou
63% of 52 decks +50% synergy
Tropical Island
58% of 52 decks +44% synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
56% of 52 decks +22% synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
54% of 52 decks +22% synergy
Morphic Pool
46% of 52 decks +19% synergy
Fabled Passage
42% of 52 decks +28% synergy
Underground Mortuary
35% of 34 decks +20% synergy
Hedge Maze
35% of 34 decks +18% synergy
Exotic Orchard
33% of 52 decks -21% synergy
Windswept Heath
31% of 52 decks +21% synergy
Woodland Cemetery
31% of 52 decks -7% synergy
Prismatic Vista
29% of 52 decks +23% synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
27% of 52 decks +6% synergy
Undercity Sewers
26% of 34 decks +12% synergy
Hinterland Harbor
25% of 52 decks -14% synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
23% of 52 decks +7% synergy
Llanowar Wastes
23% of 52 decks -6% synergy
Yavimaya Coast
23% of 52 decks -7% synergy
Horizon of Progress
22% of 23 decks +20% synergy
Wooded Foothills
19% of 52 decks +10% synergy
Marsh Flats
19% of 52 decks +9% synergy
Flooded Strand
19% of 52 decks +9% synergy
Deathcap Glade
19% of 52 decks +5% synergy
Opulent Palace
19% of 52 decks -31% synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
17% of 23 decks +13% synergy
Tangled Islet
17% of 52 decks +11% synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17% of 52 decks +8% synergy
Scalding Tarn
17% of 52 decks +8% synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
15% of 52 decks +12% synergy
Waterlogged Grove
15% of 52 decks +9% synergy
Drowned Catacomb
15% of 52 decks -16% synergy
Nurturing Peatland
13% of 52 decks +8% synergy
Woodland Chasm
13% of 52 decks +7% synergy
Heap Gate
12% of 52 decks +7% synergy
Gond Gate
12% of 52 decks +7% synergy
Sea Gate
12% of 52 decks +7% synergy
Manor Gate
12% of 52 decks +6% synergy
Black Dragon Gate
12% of 52 decks +6% synergy