App icon for MTG Life Counter: Lotus
MTG Life Counter: Lotus Track life and commander damage for up to 10 players
Launch

Ayara, Widow of the Realm
Price tag $0.28

Legendary CreatureElf Noble

Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for R
Rakdos

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1145 Current Rank
#1053 Last Week
#1050 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Ayara, Widow of the Realm.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ayara, Widow of the Realm decks.

Xu-Ifit, Osteoharmonist Xu-Ifit, Osteoharmonist
+9% Synergy $0.30
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+8% Synergy $0.68
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+8% Synergy $6.61
Tannuk, Steadfast Second Tannuk, Steadfast Second
+7% Synergy $5.46
Anticausal Vestige Anticausal Vestige
+6% Synergy $2.14

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ayara, Widow of the Realm's abilities and overall game plan.

Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+54% Synergy $1.01
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+50% Synergy $0.61
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+47% Synergy $0.22
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+43% Synergy $0.25
Phyrexian Triniform Phyrexian Triniform
+42% Synergy $0.84
Triplicate Titan Triplicate Titan
+40% Synergy $0.98
Victimize Victimize
+38% Synergy $0.44
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+36% Synergy $0.11
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+35% Synergy $10.77
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+33% Synergy $5.38

Top Cards

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

Jaxis, the Troublemaker Jaxis, the Troublemaker
+31% Synergy $1.10
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+28% Synergy $0.27
Chainer, Nightmare Adept Chainer, Nightmare Adept
+27% Synergy $0.53
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+26% Synergy $2.27
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+21% Synergy $0.08
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+13% Synergy $0.40
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-2% Synergy $0.23
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-3% Synergy $0.54
Terminate Terminate
-6% Synergy $0.36
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-7% Synergy $1.88

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+8% Synergy $12.41
Gamble Gamble
-1% Synergy $10.53
The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $82.70
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-7% Synergy $59.87
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-8% Synergy $53.10
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-10% Synergy $50.96
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-13% Synergy $25.32

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ayara, Widow of the Realm's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+32% Synergy $0.61
Ruin Grinder Ruin Grinder
+31% Synergy $0.52
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+30% Synergy $1.61
Kethek, Crucible Goliath Kethek, Crucible Goliath
+28% Synergy $0.16
Illuminor Szeras Illuminor Szeras
+26% Synergy $3.27
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+26% Synergy $5.48
Imskir Iron-Eater Imskir Iron-Eater
+25% Synergy $0.20
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+24% Synergy $0.19
Ancient Stone Idol Ancient Stone Idol
+24% Synergy $0.25
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
+21% Synergy $4.63
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
+20% Synergy $12.85
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+20% Synergy $2.08
Juri, Master of the Revue Juri, Master of the Revue
+18% Synergy $0.14
Slobad, Iron Goblin Slobad, Iron Goblin
+17% Synergy $0.13
Zealous Conscripts Zealous Conscripts
+16% Synergy $0.25
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+16% Synergy $0.30
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+15% Synergy $1.18
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+14% Synergy $0.09
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+13% Synergy $0.54
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+13% Synergy $1.40
Flayer of the Hatebound Flayer of the Hatebound
+13% Synergy $0.39
Stormclaw Rager Stormclaw Rager
+13% Synergy $0.12
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+12% Synergy $7.68
Scrap Welder Scrap Welder
+12% Synergy $0.18
Rakdos, the Muscle Rakdos, the Muscle
+11% Synergy $0.79
Cityscape Leveler Cityscape Leveler
+11% Synergy $11.10
Chaos Defiler Chaos Defiler
+11% Synergy $8.75
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+10% Synergy $0.31
Doomed Necromancer Doomed Necromancer
+10% Synergy $0.36
Imotekh the Stormlord Imotekh the Stormlord
+10% Synergy $14.53
Molten Primordial Molten Primordial
+10% Synergy $1.12
Necron Deathmark Necron Deathmark
+10% Synergy $4.71
Su-Chi Cave Guard Su-Chi Cave Guard
+10% Synergy $0.16
Anrakyr the Traveller Anrakyr the Traveller
+10% Synergy $1.50
Anger Anger
+9% Synergy $1.79
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+9% Synergy $1.22
Captivating Crew Captivating Crew
+9% Synergy $0.19
Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant
+9% Synergy $2.23
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+8% Synergy $16.32
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+8% Synergy $2.67
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+8% Synergy $0.28
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+8% Synergy $0.57
Firbolg Flutist Firbolg Flutist
+8% Synergy $0.27
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+7% Synergy $0.50
Marionette Master Marionette Master
+4% Synergy $1.58
Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi, Emporium Master
+2% Synergy $0.57
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+2% Synergy $3.15
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+1% Synergy $0.26
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-6% Synergy $1.79
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
-7% Synergy $0.27

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ayara, Widow of the Realm safe.

Demand Answers Demand Answers
+18% Synergy $0.32
Reckoner's Bargain Reckoner's Bargain
+15% Synergy $0.38
Village Rites Village Rites
+12% Synergy $0.24
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+12% Synergy $0.24
Entomb Entomb
+10% Synergy $15.82
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+7% Synergy $0.48
Fanatical Offering Fanatical Offering
+6% Synergy $0.77
Big Score Big Score
+5% Synergy $0.69
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+5% Synergy $8.42
Burnt Offering Burnt Offering
+5% Synergy $0.97
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+5% Synergy $0.14
Pyretic Rebirth Pyretic Rebirth
+5% Synergy $0.08
Costly Plunder Costly Plunder
+4% Synergy $0.16
Cathartic Pyre Cathartic Pyre
+4% Synergy $0.22
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+1% Synergy $2.86
Nasty End Nasty End
+1% Synergy $0.11
Fling Fling
+1% Synergy $0.06
Withering Torment Withering Torment
0% Synergy $2.57
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
0% Synergy $1.00
Saw in Half Saw in Half
0% Synergy $3.81
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
0% Synergy $1.01
Undying Malice Undying Malice
-1% Synergy $0.60
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $4.97
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-2% Synergy $0.76
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $11.43
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-6% Synergy $0.30
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-6% Synergy $8.48
Abrade Abrade
-8% Synergy $0.10
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-8% Synergy $5.17
Bedevil Bedevil
-10% Synergy $0.41
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-12% Synergy $18.70
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-13% Synergy $3.59
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-18% Synergy $0.44

Sorceries

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

Furnace Reins Furnace Reins
+24% Synergy $0.16
Trash for Treasure Trash for Treasure
+20% Synergy $0.93
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+15% Synergy $0.13
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+15% Synergy $0.93
Living Death Living Death
+14% Synergy $2.37
Reanimate Reanimate
+11% Synergy $5.15
Morbid Curiosity Morbid Curiosity
+11% Synergy $0.18
Dread Return Dread Return
+10% Synergy $0.32
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+10% Synergy $0.17
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+8% Synergy $10.38
Persist Persist
+8% Synergy $2.32
Act of Treason Act of Treason
+8% Synergy $0.06
Vengeful Possession Vengeful Possession
+8% Synergy $0.17
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+7% Synergy $6.10
Bloody Betrayal Bloody Betrayal
+7% Synergy $0.04
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+7% Synergy $0.18
Scrap Mastery Scrap Mastery
+7% Synergy $3.96
Hijack Hijack
+7% Synergy $0.07
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
+6% Synergy $0.18
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+6% Synergy $0.04
Come Back Wrong Come Back Wrong
+6% Synergy $0.27
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+5% Synergy $2.34
Claim the Firstborn Claim the Firstborn
+5% Synergy $0.14
Kari Zev's Expertise Kari Zev's Expertise
+5% Synergy $0.46
Twisted Fealty Twisted Fealty
+5% Synergy $0.08
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+4% Synergy $0.38
Lich-Knights' Conquest Lich-Knights' Conquest
+4% Synergy $0.49
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+4% Synergy $7.94
Devastating Onslaught Devastating Onslaught
+3% Synergy $3.86
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+1% Synergy $10.83
Mutinous Massacre Mutinous Massacre
+1% Synergy $0.21
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-2% Synergy $4.65
Damnation Damnation
-2% Synergy $20.12
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-4% Synergy $5.79
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-8% Synergy $0.40
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-9% Synergy $3.61
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-9% Synergy $0.25
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-14% Synergy $0.40

Utility Artifacts

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

Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+28% Synergy $0.75
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+21% Synergy $0.24
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+19% Synergy $1.72
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+18% Synergy $0.20
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+18% Synergy $23.88
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+16% Synergy $0.26
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+15% Synergy $0.27
Eriette's Tempting Apple Eriette's Tempting Apple
+15% Synergy $0.17
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+14% Synergy $8.35
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+11% Synergy $1.14
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+10% Synergy $12.29
The Cauldron of Eternity The Cauldron of Eternity
+10% Synergy $1.00
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+9% Synergy $11.96
Demonic Junker Demonic Junker
+9% Synergy $0.33
Oni-Cult Anvil Oni-Cult Anvil
+8% Synergy $0.15
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+8% Synergy $13.25
Tarrian's Journal The Tomb of Aclazotz Tarrian's Journal
+8% Synergy $0.37
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+7% Synergy $0.53
Mephitic Draught Mephitic Draught
+7% Synergy $0.12
Thornbite Staff Thornbite Staff
+7% Synergy $11.47
Sundial of the Infinite Sundial of the Infinite
+7% Synergy $13.49
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+7% Synergy $3.19
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+5% Synergy $4.78
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+4% Synergy $0.35
Trading Post Trading Post
+4% Synergy $0.46
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+3% Synergy $7.16
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+2% Synergy $57.97
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
-1% Synergy $6.99
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $4.54
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-3% Synergy $1.32

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ayara, Widow of the Realm's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Industrial Advancement Industrial Advancement
+21% Synergy $1.79
Flameshadow Conjuring Flameshadow Conjuring
+11% Synergy $3.70
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+9% Synergy $6.56
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+9% Synergy $0.63
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+9% Synergy $4.36
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+8% Synergy $0.17
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+7% Synergy $6.00
Pia's Revolution Pia's Revolution
+7% Synergy $0.52
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+6% Synergy $4.29
Arms Race Arms Race
+5% Synergy $0.04
Biotransference Biotransference
+4% Synergy $7.03
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+3% Synergy $2.82
Necromancy Necromancy
+3% Synergy $7.30
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+3% Synergy $6.64
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+3% Synergy $20.40
Rakdos Joins Up Rakdos Joins Up
+2% Synergy $0.33
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+2% Synergy $0.96
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+2% Synergy $3.16
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+1% Synergy $2.48
City on Fire City on Fire
0% Synergy $7.28
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-7% Synergy $12.37

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Ayara, Widow of the Realm to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+28% Synergy $0.56

Utility Lands

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

Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+18% Synergy $0.34
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+17% Synergy $2.91
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+16% Synergy $2.91
High Market High Market
+15% Synergy $1.38
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+11% Synergy $1.04
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+8% Synergy $0.91
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+7% Synergy $19.21
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+6% Synergy $10.34
Tomb Fortress Tomb Fortress
+6% Synergy $3.60
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+5% Synergy $0.90
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+4% Synergy $7.25
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+4% Synergy $3.91
Restless Vents Restless Vents
+2% Synergy $0.27
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+2% Synergy $1.01
War Room War Room
+2% Synergy $2.90
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+1% Synergy $25.99
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-1% Synergy $0.30
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-1% Synergy $42.14
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-2% Synergy $9.63
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
-2% Synergy $2.10
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-3% Synergy $49.13
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.15
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
-3% Synergy $0.48
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $2.59
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-11% Synergy $0.33

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+13% Synergy $3.14
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+12% Synergy $0.25
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+11% Synergy $0.21
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+11% Synergy $1.30
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+11% Synergy $1.83
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+6% Synergy $2.69
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+6% Synergy $0.28
Slagstone Refinery Slagstone Refinery
+5% Synergy $0.14
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+4% Synergy $1.14
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.51
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
0% Synergy $0.23
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $1.38
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-2% Synergy $0.75
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-2% Synergy $1.66
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.26
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.39
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-8% Synergy $1.15

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ayara, Widow of the Realm decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Drossforge Bridge Drossforge Bridge
+13% Synergy $0.79
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+10% Synergy $0.21
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+7% Synergy $0.48
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+7% Synergy $0.18
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
+6% Synergy $0.18
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+5% Synergy $8.42
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+5% Synergy $0.64
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+4% Synergy $10.11
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+3% Synergy $0.38
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+2% Synergy $0.24
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+2% Synergy $0.24
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
+2% Synergy $0.21
Sulfurous Mire Sulfurous Mire
+2% Synergy $0.24
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.07
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+1% Synergy $0.29
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
0% Synergy $5.09
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.18
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
0% Synergy $1.08
Mountain Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.06
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
-1% Synergy $0.27
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-1% Synergy $0.27
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $5.05
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
-1% Synergy $0.17
Akoum Refuge Akoum Refuge
-1% Synergy $0.21
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-2% Synergy $0.69
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-2% Synergy $0.25
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.07
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $4.97
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $11.43
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
-3% Synergy $0.18
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
-3% Synergy $0.84
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.26
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
-4% Synergy $0.08
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-4% Synergy $23.84
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-5% Synergy $0.53
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-5% Synergy $22.68
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-5% Synergy $4.86
Badlands Badlands
-5% Synergy
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-7% Synergy $16.50
Mount Doom Mount Doom
-7% Synergy $4.72
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-8% Synergy $6.54
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.15
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-10% Synergy $13.48
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
-10% Synergy $2.66

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ayara, Widow of the Realm.