Arvad the Cursed
$0.38
$0.38Legendary Creature — Vampire Knight
High Synergy Cards
The highest-synergy picks for Arvad the Cursed's Lifegain builds — cards that lean hardest into the Lifegain theme.
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar+64% Synergy
$0.40
Kunoros, Hound of Athreos+44% Synergy
$0.39
Primevals' Glorious Rebirth+44% Synergy
$1.35
Vona, Butcher of Magan+43% Synergy
$0.32
Ayli, Eternal Pilgrim+41% Synergy
$0.29
Lunar Convocation+40% Synergy
$1.40
Heroes' Podium+37% Synergy
$0.46
Odric, Lunarch Marshal+37% Synergy
$0.95
Read the Bones+37% Synergy
$0.30
Legion's Landing+35% Synergy
$3.49
Top Cards
The staple cards most Arvad the Cursed Lifegain decks run as their core.
Elenda, the Dusk Rose+35% Synergy
$5.63
Mortify+32% Synergy
$0.19
Night's Whisper+28% Synergy
$6.25
Sign in Blood+28% Synergy
$3.14
Vindicate+26% Synergy
$0.96
Kambal, Consul of Allocation+25% Synergy
$9.00
Exsanguinate+25% Synergy
$0.41
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose+18% Synergy
$10.36
Anguished Unmaking+13% Synergy
$1.75
Swords to Plowshares+6% Synergy
$0.88
Game Changers
High-impact bombs that can take over a Arvad the Cursed Lifegain game on their own.
Field of the Dead+6% Synergy
$28.83
Demonic Tutor0% Synergy
$69.17
Teferi's Protection-7% Synergy
$45.85
Smothering Tithe-14% Synergy
$57.12
Creatures
Creatures that carry the Lifegain plan in Arvad the Cursed decks, from early pressure to payoff.
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness+41% Synergy
$0.29
Drana, Liberator of Malakir+33% Synergy
$0.98
Elenda, Saint of Dusk+33% Synergy
$0.34
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel+28% Synergy
$1.54
Clavileño, First of the Blessed+28% Synergy
$0.42
Colonel Autumn+28% Synergy
$0.29
Champion of Dusk+28% Synergy
$0.24
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz+28% Synergy
$0.77
Edgar, Charmed Groom+27% Synergy
$3.56
Sorin of House Markov+26% Synergy
$4.22
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace+23% Synergy
$0.25
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher+22% Synergy
$0.73
Haliya, Guided by Light+22% Synergy
$3.69
Henrika Domnathi+22% Synergy
$1.40
Thalia, Heretic Cathar+21% Synergy
$2.05
Aron, Benalia's Ruin+20% Synergy
$0.25
Ayara, First of Locthwain+19% Synergy
$8.44
Astarion, the Decadent+18% Synergy
$1.67
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle+18% Synergy
$0.32
Legion Lieutenant+18% Synergy
$0.42
Shadrix Silverquill+17% Synergy
$0.32
Amalia Benavides Aguirre+17% Synergy
$0.39
Athreos, God of Passage+16% Synergy
$15.33
Mangara, the Diplomat+16% Synergy
$0.31
Bartolomé del Presidio+15% Synergy
$0.31
Mirri the Cursed+15% Synergy
$0.58
Kwende, Pride of Femeref+15% Synergy
$0.23
Syr Alin, the Lion's Claw+15% Synergy
$0.11
Drana, Kalastria Bloodchief+15% Synergy
$0.51
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant+15% Synergy
$6.21
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn+15% Synergy
$0.28
Anowon, the Ruin Sage+14% Synergy
$2.43
Order of Sacred Dusk+14% Synergy
$0.29
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk+14% Synergy
$0.90
God-Eternal Oketra+14% Synergy
$1.70
Timothar, Baron of Bats+14% Synergy
$0.27
Yahenni, Undying Partisan+13% Synergy
$0.35
Shay Cormac+13% Synergy
$0.34
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year+13% Synergy
$0.28
Denethor, Ruling Steward+12% Synergy
$0.23
Rodolf Duskbringer+12% Synergy
$3.77
Firja, Judge of Valor+12% Synergy
$0.25
Indulging Patrician+10% Synergy
$0.33
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar+10% Synergy
$2.98
Danitha Capashen, Paragon+10% Synergy
$0.87
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim+5% Synergy
$3.63
Corpse Knight+4% Synergy
$0.68
Welcoming Vampire+1% Synergy
$3.45
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff-4% Synergy
$9.49
Blood Artist-15% Synergy
$3.83
Instants
Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Arvad the Cursed's Lifegain deck ahead.
Cast Down+15% Synergy
$0.55
Crypt Incursion+15% Synergy
$0.34
Vona's Hunger+15% Synergy
$6.16
Valorous Stance+14% Synergy
$0.22
Make a Stand+14% Synergy
$0.15
Cruel Truths+14% Synergy
$0.14
Disenchant+12% Synergy
$0.10
Return to Dust+11% Synergy
$0.35
Clever Concealment+11% Synergy
$3.60
Infernal Grasp+11% Synergy
$0.32
Divine Resilience+11% Synergy
$0.29
Fell the Profane+10% Synergy
$5.74
Restoration Magic+10% Synergy
$1.75
Unwanted Remake+10% Synergy
$0.30
Akroma's Will+9% Synergy
$16.81
Breathe Your Last+8% Synergy
$0.22
Act of Heroism+8% Synergy
$0.04
Annihilate+8% Synergy
$0.08
Abuna's Chant+8% Synergy
$0.20
Ulcerate+8% Synergy
$0.27
Abeyance+8% Synergy
$28.12
Hero's Demise+8% Synergy
$1.47
Angel's Mercy+8% Synergy
$0.17
March of Wretched Sorrow+8% Synergy
$0.34
Adamant Will+7% Synergy
$0.14
Aura Blast+7% Synergy
$0.21
Battle-Rage Blessing+7% Synergy
$0.27
Angelic Ascension+7% Synergy
$0.31
Bleed Dry+7% Synergy
$0.21
Kabira Takedown+6% Synergy
$0.26
Acrobatic Maneuver+6% Synergy
$0.13
Sheoldred's Edict+6% Synergy
$1.44
Fanatical Offering+6% Synergy
$1.49
Treacherous Greed+6% Synergy
$0.20
Soul Shatter+6% Synergy
$3.62
Razorgrass Ambush+5% Synergy
$0.38
Malakir Rebirth+4% Synergy
$13.30
Not Dead After All+4% Synergy
$1.65
Get Lost+4% Synergy
$3.33
Fracture+3% Synergy
$0.32
Afterlife Insurance+3% Synergy
$5.58
Go for the Throat+3% Synergy
$0.62
Culling the Weak+3% Synergy
$8.03
Despark+1% Synergy
$0.27
Vanishing Verse+1% Synergy
$0.31
Deadly Rollick-4% Synergy
$28.68
Inkshield-5% Synergy
$4.84
Village Rites-7% Synergy
$0.93
Dark Ritual-10% Synergy
$7.28
Path to Exile-11% Synergy
$0.69
Sorceries
Sorceries that push the Lifegain game plan forward for Arvad the Cursed.
Urza's Ruinous Blast+28% Synergy
$0.98
Crisis of Conscience+15% Synergy
$0.26
Call to the Feast+14% Synergy
$0.30
Agadeem's Awakening+11% Synergy
$29.93
Vanquish the Horde+11% Synergy
$0.31
Commune with Evil+11% Synergy
$0.23
Feed the Swarm+8% Synergy
$0.24
Fumigate+8% Synergy
$0.31
Kaya's Wrath+8% Synergy
$0.47
Stargaze+8% Synergy
$0.25
Chaplain's Blessing+8% Synergy
$0.20
Ajani's Influence+8% Synergy
$0.34
Valiant Endeavor+8% Synergy
$0.53
Call the Cavalry+8% Synergy
$0.20
Bargain+8% Synergy
$1.25
Boneyard Parley+8% Synergy
$0.34
Board the Weatherlight+8% Synergy
$0.27
Silverflame Ritual+8% Synergy
$0.17
Diresight+7% Synergy
$0.17
Bond of Discipline+7% Synergy
$0.24
Divine Reckoning+7% Synergy
$0.84
Consecrate // Consume+7% Synergy
$0.20
Storm Herd+7% Synergy
$1.03
Queen's Commission+7% Synergy
$0.13
Basri's Solidarity+7% Synergy
$0.25
Yawgmoth's Vile Offering+7% Synergy
$0.44
Ancient Craving+7% Synergy
$0.35
Annihilating Glare+7% Synergy
$0.31
Aid the Fallen+7% Synergy
$0.13
Akroma's Vengeance+7% Synergy
$0.43
Blood Tithe+7% Synergy
$0.30
Armageddon+7% Synergy
$13.03
Damn+6% Synergy
$1.93
Ondu Inversion+6% Synergy
$1.10
Emeria's Call+6% Synergy
$4.24
Unburial Rites+6% Synergy
$0.33
Debt to the Deathless+5% Synergy
$0.39
Dread Return+5% Synergy
$0.45
Cut a Deal+5% Synergy
$0.29
Cleansing Nova+5% Synergy
$0.29
Olivia's Wrath+4% Synergy
$0.45
Damnation+4% Synergy
$21.01
Merciless Eviction+3% Synergy
$0.53
Unearth+3% Synergy
$0.54
Revival // Revenge+3% Synergy
$0.58
Wrath of God+2% Synergy
$3.93
Reanimate-1% Synergy
$10.10
Austere Command-9% Synergy
$0.35
Toxic Deluge-9% Synergy
$5.02
Victimize-10% Synergy
$1.25
Utility Artifacts
Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Arvad the Cursed Lifegain decks.
Bontu's Monument+25% Synergy
$4.60
Celestial Armor+24% Synergy
$0.47
The Wind Crystal+22% Synergy
$7.48
Mirror of Galadriel+22% Synergy
$0.28
Wayfarer's Bauble+18% Synergy
$5.61
Stormbeacon Blade+14% Synergy
$0.20
The Seriema+13% Synergy
$2.11
Whip of Erebos+12% Synergy
$9.52
The Darkness Crystal+10% Synergy
$4.28
Pearl Medallion+9% Synergy
$6.51
Jet Medallion+9% Synergy
$14.67
Well of Lost Dreams+8% Synergy
$5.72
Sinister Monolith+8% Synergy
$0.30
Thran Temporal Gateway+8% Synergy
$0.45
Golden Urn+8% Synergy
$0.23
Elixir of Immortality+7% Synergy
$1.05
Icon of Ancestry+7% Synergy
$0.38
Helm of the Host+7% Synergy
$5.21
Avacyn's Memorial+7% Synergy
$7.59
Mask of Griselbrand+7% Synergy
$0.97
Navigation Orb+7% Synergy
$0.29
Champion's Helm+7% Synergy
$2.90
Goldvein Pick+7% Synergy
$0.29
Profane Memento+7% Synergy
$1.01
Venser's Journal+7% Synergy
$8.96
Thaumatic Compass+7% Synergy
$1.91
Spear of Heliod+7% Synergy
$0.94
The Book of Exalted Deeds+6% Synergy
$8.52
Blackblade Reforged+6% Synergy
$3.22
Collector's Vault+6% Synergy
$0.58
Basilisk Collar+6% Synergy
$3.79
Tarrian's Soulcleaver+5% Synergy
$4.00
Cosmos Elixir+5% Synergy
$2.80
The Ozolith+4% Synergy
$61.33
Shadowspear+4% Synergy
$29.75
Alhammarret's Archive+4% Synergy
$10.49
Blade of the Bloodchief+3% Synergy
$6.80
Herald's Horn+3% Synergy
$5.75
Archaeomancer's Map+3% Synergy
$1.12
Oketra's Monument+2% Synergy
$5.33
Swiftfoot Boots-9% Synergy
$1.98
Skullclamp-11% Synergy
$5.18
Enchantments
Enchantments that reinforce the Lifegain strategy in Arvad the Cursed decks.
Day of Destiny+30% Synergy
$0.36
The Kenriths' Royal Funeral+28% Synergy
$0.32
Leyline of Hope+16% Synergy
$1.16
Profane Procession+15% Synergy
$0.38
Summoner's Sending+14% Synergy
$0.25
Radiant Destiny+13% Synergy
$0.29
Sothera, the Supervoid+12% Synergy
$3.30
Greed+11% Synergy
$0.33
Flowering of the White Tree+11% Synergy
$8.68
Barrensteppe Siege+11% Synergy
$0.37
Phyrexian Arena+10% Synergy
$4.16
March of the Canonized+10% Synergy
$0.30
Lifelink+8% Synergy
$0.29
Trapped in the Tower+8% Synergy
$0.12
Noble Purpose+8% Synergy
$0.69
Celestial Convergence+8% Synergy
$1.41
The Night of the Doctor+8% Synergy
$0.33
Font of Return+8% Synergy
$0.06
Authority of the Consuls+7% Synergy
$5.38
Nowhere to Run+7% Synergy
$0.56
Sunbond+7% Synergy
$0.53
Ajani's Mantra+7% Synergy
$0.37
Court of Ambition+7% Synergy
$6.00
Cradle of Vitality+7% Synergy
$0.54
Chivalric Alliance+7% Synergy
$13.21
Unspeakable Symbol+7% Synergy
$3.57
Knights' Charge+7% Synergy
$1.07
Arguel's Blood Fast+7% Synergy
$0.32
Always Watching+7% Synergy
$1.01
Open the Graves+6% Synergy
$0.64
Fanatical Devotion+6% Synergy
$1.11
Curse of Disturbance+6% Synergy
$2.79
Griffin Aerie+6% Synergy
$0.27
Angelic Accord+6% Synergy
$2.49
Boon Reflection+6% Synergy
$12.23
Felidar Retreat+5% Synergy
$1.06
Trespasser's Curse+5% Synergy
$0.36
Together Forever+5% Synergy
$0.31
Underworld Connections+5% Synergy
$0.42
Ajani's Welcome+5% Synergy
$3.05
Grasp of Fate+4% Synergy
$0.71
Angelic Destiny+3% Synergy
$0.37
Glasswing Grace0% Synergy
$0.31
Vampiric Rites0% Synergy
$0.17
Blind Obedience-2% Synergy
$5.82
The Meathook Massacre-2% Synergy
$24.81
Darksteel Mutation-3% Synergy
$1.01
Animate Dead-3% Synergy
$7.45
Sanguine Bond-4% Synergy
$7.95
Black Market Connections-6% Synergy
$10.53
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that back up Arvad the Cursed's Lifegain game plan.
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad+11% Synergy
$0.48
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord+11% Synergy
$1.79
Elspeth, Storm Slayer+8% Synergy
$43.91
Sorin, Solemn Visitor+7% Synergy
$3.11
Ajani Goldmane+7% Synergy
$4.82
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord+6% Synergy
$6.41
Kaya the Inexorable+5% Synergy
$2.89
Liliana, Dreadhorde General+1% Synergy
$10.03
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Arvad the Cursed Lifegain decks.
Shambling Vent+26% Synergy
$0.35
Barren Moor+20% Synergy
$0.66
Secluded Steppe+20% Synergy
$0.30
Shizo, Death's Storehouse+18% Synergy
$34.19
Monumental Henge+13% Synergy
$0.55
Accursed Duneyard+13% Synergy
$0.43
Clive's Hideaway+13% Synergy
$0.43
Dalkovan Encampment+12% Synergy
$0.68
Rogue's Passage+11% Synergy
$0.77
Abandoned Air Temple+10% Synergy
$5.73
Restless Fortress+9% Synergy
$0.51
Castle Ardenvale+9% Synergy
$0.26
Minas Tirith+8% Synergy
$6.72
Gargoyle Castle+8% Synergy
$0.32
Blighted Fen+8% Synergy
$0.12
Memorial to Folly+7% Synergy
$0.33
Roadside Reliquary+7% Synergy
$0.30
Eiganjo Castle+7% Synergy
$14.88
Drifting Meadow+7% Synergy
$0.25
Bonders' Enclave+7% Synergy
$0.96
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire+6% Synergy
$6.13
Buried Ruin+6% Synergy
$0.37
Kabira Crossroads+6% Synergy
$0.32
Great Hall of the Citadel+6% Synergy
$0.33
Three Tree City+5% Synergy
$29.95
Geier Reach Sanitarium+5% Synergy
$2.39
Witch's Cottage+4% Synergy
$0.82
Windbrisk Heights+2% Synergy
$0.30
Reliquary Tower0% Synergy
$4.23
Westvale Abbey0% Synergy
$3.39
War Room0% Synergy
$5.22
Temple of the False God0% Synergy
$0.32
Phyrexian Tower-1% Synergy
$30.16
Castle Locthwain-1% Synergy
$4.31
Cabal Coffers-4% Synergy
$28.81
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire-4% Synergy
$10.64
Bojuka Bog-6% Synergy
$1.40
Vault of the Archangel-10% Synergy
$1.14
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth-13% Synergy
$55.48
Mana Artifacts
Mana rocks and fixing to power out Arvad the Cursed's Lifegain strategy.
Orzhov Cluestone+14% Synergy
$0.32
Charcoal Diamond+10% Synergy
$0.35
Hierophant's Chalice+8% Synergy
$0.22
Orzhov Signet+7% Synergy
$0.37
Heraldic Banner+7% Synergy
$0.36
Crowded Crypt+6% Synergy
$0.55
Everflowing Chalice+5% Synergy
$0.30
Relic of Legends+5% Synergy
$1.14
Orzhov Locket+5% Synergy
$0.31
Pristine Talisman+2% Synergy
$0.40
Marble Diamond+2% Synergy
$0.28
Commander's Sphere+1% Synergy
$0.31
Mind Stone0% Synergy
$0.34
Arcane Signet-11% Synergy
$0.49
Talisman of Hierarchy-22% Synergy
$0.57
Sol Ring-38% Synergy
$1.34
Lands
The mana base behind Arvad the Cursed's Lifegain decks.
Orzhov Guildgate+31% Synergy
$0.17
Shineshadow Snarl+27% Synergy
$0.25
Neglected Manor+20% Synergy
$0.19
Forsaken Sanctuary+19% Synergy
$0.22
Scoured Barrens+16% Synergy
$0.20
Orzhov Basilica+15% Synergy
$0.35
The Grey Havens+14% Synergy
$0.28
Daily Bugle Building+14% Synergy
$0.27
Thriving Heath+13% Synergy
$0.29
Plaza of Heroes+12% Synergy
$3.08
Agadeem's Awakening+11% Synergy
$29.93
Isolated Chapel+10% Synergy
$0.23
Fell the Profane+10% Synergy
$5.74
Shattered Sanctum+9% Synergy
$2.18
Great Hall of Starnheim+7% Synergy
$0.28
Ballroom+7% Synergy
$0.35
Kabira Takedown+6% Synergy
$0.26
Ondu Inversion+6% Synergy
$1.10
Urza's Cave+6% Synergy
$2.58
Emeria's Call+6% Synergy
$4.24
Razorgrass Ambush+5% Synergy
$0.38
Fetid Heath+4% Synergy
$0.31
Brightclimb Pathway+4% Synergy
$4.72
Malakir Rebirth+4% Synergy
$13.30
Demolition Field+4% Synergy
$0.31
Goldmire Bridge+3% Synergy
$0.62
Sejiri Shelter+3% Synergy
$2.31
Swamp+2% Synergy
$0.10
Plains+2% Synergy
$0.06
Prismatic Vista+2% Synergy
$30.56
Unclaimed Territory+2% Synergy
$0.30
Secluded Courtyard+2% Synergy
$0.33
Bleachbone Verge+1% Synergy
$9.25
Boggart Trawler+1% Synergy
$2.10
Silent Clearing0% Synergy
$5.50
Glasswing Grace0% Synergy
$0.31
Temple of Silence-1% Synergy
$0.33
Vault of Champions-1% Synergy
$16.95
Command Tower-2% Synergy
$0.25
Desolate Mire-3% Synergy
$0.30
Witch Enchanter-4% Synergy
$6.34
Fabled Passage-4% Synergy
$0.64
Shadowy Backstreet-7% Synergy
$11.43
Path of Ancestry-8% Synergy
$0.27
Myriad Landscape-10% Synergy
$0.34
Caves of Koilos-12% Synergy
$0.34
Tainted Field-12% Synergy
$0.38
Concealed Courtyard-13% Synergy
$0.92
Marsh Flats-15% Synergy
$32.33
Godless Shrine-21% Synergy
$9.27
Similar Commanders
The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Arvad the Cursed: Lifegain.
Ravos, Soultender // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Sarevok, Deathbringer // Inspiring Leader
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Shanid, Sleepers' Scourge
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
Tormod, the Desecrator // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Kethis, the Hidden Hand
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Thancred Waters
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Ratadrabik of Urborg
Alena, Kessig Trapper // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Colonel Autumn
Djeru and Hazoret
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Folk Hero
Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Ravos, Soultender
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Verrak, Warped Sengir
Viconia, Drow Apostate // Folk Hero
Edgar, Charmed Groom
Prava of the Steel Legion // Tymna the Weaver
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Folk Hero
Sengir, the Dark Baron // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Vial Smasher the Fierce // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Flaming Fist
Ravos, Soultender // Tymna the Weaver
Baron Bertram Graywater
Denethor, Ruling Steward
Interceptor, Shadow's Hound
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Dihada, Binder of Wills
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
The Thirteenth Doctor // Ian Chesterton
Zoraline, Cosmos Caller
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful