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Ayara, First of Locthwain
Price tag $3.74

Legendary Creature — Elf Noble

Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#311 Current Rank
#407 Last Week
#322 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Ayara, First of Locthwain.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ayara, First of Locthwain decks.

Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+7% Synergy $2.88
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+6% Synergy $33.96
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
-8% Synergy $2.07
Zodiark, Umbral God Zodiark, Umbral God
-8% Synergy $0.48
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
-11% Synergy $2.58

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ayara, First of Locthwain's abilities and overall game plan.

Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+49% Synergy $2.62
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+48% Synergy $6.82
Abhorrent Overlord Abhorrent Overlord
+48% Synergy $0.50
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
+47% Synergy $1.12
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+45% Synergy $0.97
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+45% Synergy $0.24
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+40% Synergy $0.70
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+38% Synergy $1.25
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+37% Synergy $0.61
Chittering Witch Chittering Witch
+35% Synergy $0.22

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ayara, First of Locthwain decks.

Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+35% Synergy $0.30
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+34% Synergy $4.31
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+32% Synergy $5.00
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+31% Synergy $4.79
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+30% Synergy $0.58
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+28% Synergy $0.90
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+9% Synergy $12.02
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+8% Synergy $0.25
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+4% Synergy $2.96
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-1% Synergy $7.67

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+17% Synergy $11.22
Necropotence Necropotence
+3% Synergy $17.10
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+1% Synergy $27.51
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-2% Synergy $57.72
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-3% Synergy $52.94
The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $64.49
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
-5% Synergy $19.28
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy $111.35

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ayara, First of Locthwain's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+34% Synergy $0.43
Sengir Autocrat Sengir Autocrat
+33% Synergy $0.29
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+27% Synergy $0.97
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+27% Synergy $1.96
Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+27% Synergy $0.17
Starscape Cleric Starscape Cleric
+27% Synergy $0.59
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+25% Synergy $0.18
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+24% Synergy $12.95
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+24% Synergy $0.32
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+23% Synergy $5.00
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+23% Synergy $0.50
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+23% Synergy $0.59
Ogre Slumlord Ogre Slumlord
+22% Synergy $0.21
Bloodghast Bloodghast
+21% Synergy $1.02
Lord Skitter, Sewer King Lord Skitter, Sewer King
+21% Synergy $1.27
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+21% Synergy $1.84
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+20% Synergy $6.76
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+20% Synergy $2.63
Nether Traitor Nether Traitor
+19% Synergy $12.35
Witch of the Moors Witch of the Moors
+19% Synergy $0.58
Ghoulcaller Gisa Ghoulcaller Gisa
+17% Synergy $1.81
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+16% Synergy $1.31
Vraan, Executioner Thane Vraan, Executioner Thane
+16% Synergy $0.62
Vindictive Vampire Vindictive Vampire
+16% Synergy $0.22
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+15% Synergy $23.65
Nine-Lives Familiar Nine-Lives Familiar
+15% Synergy $1.11
Cult Conscript Cult Conscript
+15% Synergy $0.15
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+13% Synergy $0.29
Great Unclean One Great Unclean One
+13% Synergy $3.70
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+11% Synergy $14.92
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+11% Synergy $0.19
Bloodsoaked Champion Bloodsoaked Champion
+11% Synergy $0.25
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
+11% Synergy $1.22
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+10% Synergy $0.54
Falkenrath Noble Falkenrath Noble
+10% Synergy $0.14
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+8% Synergy $0.35
Piper of the Swarm Piper of the Swarm
+8% Synergy $1.39
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+8% Synergy $3.66
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+7% Synergy $0.31
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+6% Synergy $0.62
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
+6% Synergy $9.81
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+6% Synergy $1.10
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+5% Synergy $0.27
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+4% Synergy $1.35
Pawn of Ulamog Pawn of Ulamog
+4% Synergy $2.66
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+3% Synergy $0.17
Dread Presence Dread Presence
0% Synergy $1.80
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
-1% Synergy $66.11
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
-3% Synergy $5.53
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-9% Synergy $0.25

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ayara, First of Locthwain safe.

Szat's Will Szat's Will
+22% Synergy $0.47
Village Rites Village Rites
+18% Synergy $0.21
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+17% Synergy $0.14
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+10% Synergy $0.41
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+9% Synergy $0.22
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+9% Synergy $0.64
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+7% Synergy $8.99
Rise of the Dread Marn Rise of the Dread Marn
+7% Synergy $0.46
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+3% Synergy $4.45
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+3% Synergy $11.05
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+3% Synergy $4.97
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+3% Synergy $1.08
Drag to the Underworld Drag to the Underworld
+3% Synergy $0.13
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+2% Synergy $2.64
Malicious Affliction Malicious Affliction
+2% Synergy $1.44
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
+1% Synergy $3.00
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
0% Synergy $0.65
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
0% Synergy $1.81
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-1% Synergy $16.79
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
-1% Synergy $1.30
Murder Murder
-1% Synergy $0.05
Force of Despair Force of Despair
-1% Synergy $2.53
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
-1% Synergy $0.11
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
-1% Synergy $0.12
Defile Defile
-2% Synergy $0.61
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-2% Synergy $0.38
Entomb Entomb
-2% Synergy $13.37
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
-2% Synergy $0.65
Doom Blade Doom Blade
-2% Synergy $0.21
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
-3% Synergy $2.43
Snuff Out Snuff Out
-3% Synergy $16.01
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
-3% Synergy $4.78
Undying Malice Undying Malice
-3% Synergy $0.57
Dismember Dismember
-4% Synergy $6.09
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
-6% Synergy $0.18
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-7% Synergy $0.79
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-7% Synergy $13.07
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
-7% Synergy $1.07
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
-9% Synergy $2.55

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ayara, First of Locthwain's game plan and control the board.

Plague of Vermin Plague of Vermin
+34% Synergy $21.37
Victimize Victimize
+25% Synergy $0.45
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+9% Synergy $10.00
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+7% Synergy $5.17
Unearth Unearth
+6% Synergy $0.46
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+6% Synergy $23.01
Dread Return Dread Return
+4% Synergy $0.27
Necrotic Hex Necrotic Hex
+4% Synergy $0.29
Mutilate Mutilate
+3% Synergy $1.54
Living Death Living Death
+3% Synergy $2.28
Dread Summons Dread Summons
+3% Synergy $0.20
Bone Shards Bone Shards
+2% Synergy $0.16
Persist Persist
+2% Synergy $1.08
Reanimate Reanimate
+1% Synergy $7.32
Damnation Damnation
+1% Synergy $18.62
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
0% Synergy $0.26
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
0% Synergy $4.19
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
0% Synergy $11.83
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
0% Synergy $0.27
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-2% Synergy $0.56
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-2% Synergy $0.26
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-2% Synergy $1.80
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
-2% Synergy $2.58
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
-2% Synergy $17.95
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
-2% Synergy $3.17
Buried Alive Buried Alive
-3% Synergy $0.92
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
-4% Synergy $20.11
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
-4% Synergy $2.67
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-5% Synergy $0.91

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+25% Synergy $7.48
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+21% Synergy $53.79
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+11% Synergy $5.07
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+4% Synergy $0.29
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+2% Synergy $3.26
Expedition Map Expedition Map
0% Synergy $0.79
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.21
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
-4% Synergy $15.79
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-9% Synergy $4.49
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-13% Synergy $1.38

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ayara, First of Locthwain's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+32% Synergy $17.67
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+18% Synergy $16.64
Dark Prophecy Dark Prophecy
+17% Synergy $4.19
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+10% Synergy $18.69
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+10% Synergy $13.68
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
+10% Synergy $3.60
Ghoulish Procession Ghoulish Procession
+10% Synergy $0.15
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+9% Synergy $3.45
Open the Graves Open the Graves
+9% Synergy $0.58
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+6% Synergy $25.71
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+6% Synergy $0.17
Black Market Black Market
+5% Synergy $3.48
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+5% Synergy $2.91
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+5% Synergy $0.78
Case of the Stashed Skeleton Case of the Stashed Skeleton
+5% Synergy $0.27
Carnival of Souls Carnival of Souls
+5% Synergy $6.93
Curse of the Restless Dead Curse of the Restless Dead
+5% Synergy $1.68
Blight Mound Blight Mound
+4% Synergy $3.13
Warlock Class Warlock Class
+4% Synergy $0.20
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+3% Synergy $1.62
Endless Ranks of the Dead Endless Ranks of the Dead
+3% Synergy $4.23
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+2% Synergy $0.30
Oubliette Oubliette
+2% Synergy $1.53
Attrition Attrition
+2% Synergy $18.96
Meathook Massacre II Meathook Massacre II
+1% Synergy $1.85
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+1% Synergy $0.94
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-1% Synergy $6.91
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
-1% Synergy $1.79
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
-1% Synergy $5.41
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
-2% Synergy $1.07
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
-2% Synergy $15.83
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-3% Synergy $15.25

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Ayara, First of Locthwain to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+21% Synergy $5.48
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
+14% Synergy $6.09
Lolth, Spider Queen Lolth, Spider Queen
+9% Synergy $3.55
Liliana, Death's Majesty Liliana, Death's Majesty
+4% Synergy $0.57
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
-5% Synergy $6.74

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+20% Synergy $0.71
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+16% Synergy $3.74
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+11% Synergy $17.69
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+7% Synergy $1.00
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+7% Synergy $0.31
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+6% Synergy $36.66
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+6% Synergy $0.97
High Market High Market
+6% Synergy $5.40
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+6% Synergy $0.56
Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
+5% Synergy $0.36
Memorial to Folly Memorial to Folly
+4% Synergy $0.17
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+3% Synergy $10.44
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+3% Synergy $1.93
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+2% Synergy $22.49
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+2% Synergy $6.60
Barren Moor Barren Moor
0% Synergy $0.18
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
0% Synergy $0.83
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
0% Synergy $0.89
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.16
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-2% Synergy $48.60
War Room War Room
-4% Synergy $2.52
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $2.23

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+14% Synergy $0.68
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+10% Synergy $4.02
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.25
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+2% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $2.00
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-1% Synergy $15.40
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.21
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $2.00
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $1.01
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-7% Synergy $3.60
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-11% Synergy $0.25
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-14% Synergy $1.25

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ayara, First of Locthwain decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+7% Synergy $8.99
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+6% Synergy $1.10
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+6% Synergy $23.01
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+3% Synergy $4.45
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+3% Synergy $1.08
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.07
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
0% Synergy $0.56
Demolition Field Demolition Field
0% Synergy $0.61
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
-1% Synergy $1.79
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.17

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