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Ayara, First of Locthwain
Price tag $10.46

Legendary CreatureElf Noble

Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#330 Current Rank
#338 Last Week
#371 Past 2 Years

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.

Moseo, Vein's New Dean Moseo, Vein's New Dean
+16% Synergy $1.15
Scheming Silvertongue Scheming Silvertongue
+11% Synergy $1.43
Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
+2% Synergy $16.66
Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
+1% Synergy $2.57
Decorum Dissertation Decorum Dissertation
+0% Synergy $7.83

High Synergy Cards

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

Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+47% Synergy $0.76
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+47% Synergy $0.97
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+45% Synergy $0.97
Abhorrent Overlord Abhorrent Overlord
+45% Synergy $0.57
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
+43% Synergy $3.88
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+42% Synergy $0.34
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+36% Synergy $1.65
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+36% Synergy $1.73
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+34% Synergy $7.30
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+34% Synergy $0.40

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
+31% Synergy $0.32
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+30% Synergy $6.27
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+30% Synergy $4.48
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+27% Synergy $5.35
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+26% Synergy $0.19
Victimize Victimize
+23% Synergy $1.72
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+9% Synergy $18.22
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+7% Synergy $0.21
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+3% Synergy $3.90
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
0% Synergy $11.39

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+14% Synergy $18.10
Necropotence Necropotence
+2% Synergy $37.26
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+1% Synergy $49.92
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-2% Synergy $72.88
The One Ring The One Ring
-2% Synergy $108.23
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-2% Synergy $61.79
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $129.20

Creatures

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

Chittering Witch Chittering Witch
+33% Synergy $0.30
Sengir Autocrat Sengir Autocrat
+30% Synergy $0.37
Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+28% Synergy $0.29
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+27% Synergy $1.23
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+27% Synergy $0.94
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+26% Synergy $4.57
Starscape Cleric Starscape Cleric
+25% Synergy $1.25
Bloodghast Bloodghast
+25% Synergy $0.77
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+23% Synergy $13.52
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+23% Synergy $2.92
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+22% Synergy $0.37
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+22% Synergy $0.79
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+22% Synergy $0.20
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+21% Synergy $1.70
Witch of the Moors Witch of the Moors
+19% Synergy $0.38
Lord Skitter, Sewer King Lord Skitter, Sewer King
+19% Synergy $6.45
Nine-Lives Familiar Nine-Lives Familiar
+19% Synergy $1.81
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+18% Synergy $11.98
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+18% Synergy $17.27
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+17% Synergy $3.21
Ogre Slumlord Ogre Slumlord
+17% Synergy $0.43
Nether Traitor Nether Traitor
+16% Synergy $1.05
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+15% Synergy $1.01
Ghoulcaller Gisa Ghoulcaller Gisa
+14% Synergy $3.54
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+12% Synergy $36.76
Vraan, Executioner Thane Vraan, Executioner Thane
+12% Synergy $0.54
Timeline Culler Timeline Culler
+12% Synergy $0.35
Vindictive Vampire Vindictive Vampire
+12% Synergy $0.37
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+11% Synergy $36.41
Great Unclean One Great Unclean One
+10% Synergy $5.07
Cult Conscript Cult Conscript
+10% Synergy $0.30
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+10% Synergy $2.66
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+10% Synergy $0.35
Falkenrath Noble Falkenrath Noble
+8% Synergy $0.32
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+8% Synergy $0.31
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+8% Synergy $0.38
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+8% Synergy $11.89
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+7% Synergy $32.27
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
+6% Synergy $26.72
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+6% Synergy $0.66
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+5% Synergy $0.27
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+5% Synergy $0.93
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+4% Synergy $1.17
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+4% Synergy $0.43
Pawn of Ulamog Pawn of Ulamog
+4% Synergy $0.56
Dread Presence Dread Presence
0% Synergy $3.24
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
0% Synergy $93.04
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
0% Synergy $0.17
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
-2% Synergy $5.44
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-8% Synergy $0.30

Instants

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

Szat's Will Szat's Will
+20% Synergy $1.06
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+17% Synergy $0.22
Village Rites Village Rites
+16% Synergy $0.55
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+9% Synergy $0.36
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+8% Synergy $0.34
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+6% Synergy $0.40
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+6% Synergy $13.96
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+5% Synergy $4.97
Rise of the Dread Marn Rise of the Dread Marn
+5% Synergy $0.56
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+3% Synergy $11.77
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+2% Synergy $3.63
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+2% Synergy $1.09
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+1% Synergy $3.41
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
+1% Synergy $0.81
Force of Despair Force of Despair
+0% Synergy $8.05
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
0% Synergy $2.05
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
0% Synergy $0.21
Defile Defile
0% Synergy $1.38
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
0% Synergy $4.00
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
0% Synergy $0.28
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
-1% Synergy $1.73
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-1% Synergy $0.23
Murder Murder
-1% Synergy $0.22
Doom Blade Doom Blade
-1% Synergy $0.18
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-1% Synergy $27.90
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
-1% Synergy $0.54
Snuff Out Snuff Out
-2% Synergy $10.06
Undying Malice Undying Malice
-2% Synergy $0.31
Feign Death Feign Death
-2% Synergy $1.03
Entomb Entomb
-2% Synergy $17.25
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
-2% Synergy $4.19
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
-2% Synergy $8.30
Dismember Dismember
-3% Synergy $5.27
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
-4% Synergy $0.30
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-5% Synergy $0.57
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-6% Synergy $14.58
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
-8% Synergy $1.45
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
-8% Synergy $7.40

Sorceries

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

Plague of Vermin Plague of Vermin
+30% Synergy $25.08
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+8% Synergy $16.86
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+8% Synergy $5.18
Unearth Unearth
+6% Synergy $0.57
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+4% Synergy $29.73
Mutilate Mutilate
+3% Synergy $1.95
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+3% Synergy $0.47
Dread Return Dread Return
+3% Synergy $0.42
Dread Summons Dread Summons
+2% Synergy $0.25
Living Death Living Death
+2% Synergy $2.18
Persist Persist
+1% Synergy $0.92
Reanimate Reanimate
+1% Synergy $8.28
Damnation Damnation
+0% Synergy $21.09
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+0% Synergy $5.06
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+0% Synergy $19.60
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
0% Synergy $3.52
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
-1% Synergy $5.36
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-1% Synergy $2.11
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-1% Synergy $0.27
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
-1% Synergy $25.57
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
-2% Synergy $7.08
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
-2% Synergy $4.02
Buried Alive Buried Alive
-3% Synergy $0.91
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-3% Synergy $0.34
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
-3% Synergy $42.36

Utility Artifacts

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

Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+21% Synergy $16.24
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+18% Synergy $54.81
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+9% Synergy $7.16
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+3% Synergy $0.29
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+2% Synergy $4.89
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+2% Synergy $0.82
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.30
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
-1% Synergy $2.11
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
-3% Synergy $24.82
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
-6% Synergy $4.63
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $4.39
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-14% Synergy $1.91

Enchantments

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

Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+33% Synergy $1.08
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+31% Synergy $34.36
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+16% Synergy $30.39
Dark Prophecy Dark Prophecy
+15% Synergy $7.53
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+12% Synergy $25.95
Ghoulish Procession Ghoulish Procession
+9% Synergy $0.28
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
+9% Synergy $5.91
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+8% Synergy $19.32
Open the Graves Open the Graves
+7% Synergy $0.65
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+7% Synergy $6.07
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+6% Synergy $2.58
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+5% Synergy $0.47
Case of the Stashed Skeleton Case of the Stashed Skeleton
+5% Synergy $0.38
Carnival of Souls Carnival of Souls
+5% Synergy $12.50
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+4% Synergy $0.15
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+4% Synergy $39.23
Curse of the Restless Dead Curse of the Restless Dead
+4% Synergy $4.47
Grave Venerations Grave Venerations
+4% Synergy $0.77
Blight Mound Blight Mound
+3% Synergy $0.47
Black Market Black Market
+2% Synergy $5.91
Endless Ranks of the Dead Endless Ranks of the Dead
+2% Synergy $6.16
Sothera, the Supervoid Sothera, the Supervoid
+2% Synergy $2.89
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+2% Synergy $0.41
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+1% Synergy $2.69
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+1% Synergy $4.21
Meathook Massacre II Meathook Massacre II
+0% Synergy $2.77
Animate Dead Animate Dead
0% Synergy $4.93
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
0% Synergy $2.00
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-1% Synergy $19.63
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
-1% Synergy $20.67
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
-1% Synergy $2.30

Planeswalkers

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

Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+21% Synergy $7.34
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
+11% Synergy $8.01
Lolth, Spider Queen Lolth, Spider Queen
+7% Synergy $4.91
Liliana, Death's Majesty Liliana, Death's Majesty
+3% Synergy $0.60
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
-5% Synergy $9.72

Utility Lands

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

Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+17% Synergy $0.86
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+15% Synergy $3.63
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+10% Synergy $26.40
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+6% Synergy $51.80
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+6% Synergy $0.73
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+5% Synergy $0.46
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+5% Synergy $3.14
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+4% Synergy $1.62
Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
+4% Synergy $0.55
High Market High Market
+4% Synergy $0.44
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+3% Synergy $2.16
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+3% Synergy $12.76
Memorial to Folly Memorial to Folly
+2% Synergy $0.27
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+2% Synergy $33.13
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+1% Synergy $10.89
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+1% Synergy $0.91
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+1% Synergy $0.32
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
0% Synergy $0.56
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.33
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
-2% Synergy $4.44
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-2% Synergy $64.75
War Room War Room
-3% Synergy $2.41
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
-3% Synergy $2.62
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-8% Synergy $2.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+14% Synergy $0.87
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+9% Synergy $5.85
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.37
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $1.10
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+0% Synergy $0.32
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-1% Synergy $35.66
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.33
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-3% Synergy $88.73
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $2.20
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $3.30
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-5% Synergy $3.59
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-9% Synergy $0.19
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-12% Synergy $2.50

Lands

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

Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+6% Synergy $13.96
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+5% Synergy $0.93
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+4% Synergy $29.73
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+2% Synergy $3.63
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+2% Synergy $1.09
Swamp Swamp
+0% Synergy $2.00
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+0% Synergy $0.89
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
0% Synergy $0.71
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.30

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