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Bruna, the Fading Light: Lifegain
Price tag $3.41

Legendary Creature — Angel Horror

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

Angels 41% Reanimator 13% Lifegain 12% Flying 4% Self-Mill 3%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Bruna, the Fading Light players are trying out in Lifegain decks.

Ajani's Response Ajani's Response
+25% Synergy $0.10

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Bruna, the Fading Light's Lifegain builds — cards that lean hardest into the Lifegain theme.

Giada, Font of Hope Giada, Font of Hope
+93% Synergy $0.45
Gisela, the Broken Blade Gisela, the Broken Blade
+89% Synergy $21.04
Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
+80% Synergy $4.79
Starnheim Aspirant Starnheim Aspirant
+77% Synergy $8.75
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+75% Synergy $1.53
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+75% Synergy $61.80
The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
+71% Synergy $7.94
Thalia's Lancers Thalia's Lancers
+69% Synergy $0.45
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+69% Synergy $15.56
Angel of Vitality Angel of Vitality
+68% Synergy $0.28

Top Cards

The staple cards most Bruna, the Fading Light Lifegain decks run as their core.

Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+67% Synergy $2.14
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+66% Synergy $2.35
Bishop of Wings Bishop of Wings
+65% Synergy $4.31
Archangel of Tithes Archangel of Tithes
+62% Synergy $4.12
Valkyrie Harbinger Valkyrie Harbinger
+61% Synergy $2.93
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+45% Synergy $5.44
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+45% Synergy $3.93
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+30% Synergy $5.35
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+18% Synergy $1.44
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+17% Synergy $1.05

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Bruna, the Fading Light Lifegain game on their own.

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+2% Synergy $51.92
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+1% Synergy $53.72
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+1% Synergy $36.16
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $101.75
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $5.86
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $125.34

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Lifegain plan in Bruna, the Fading Light decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+60% Synergy $4.18
Lyra Dawnbringer Lyra Dawnbringer
+56% Synergy $3.53
Shattered Angel Shattered Angel
+56% Synergy $0.71
Sunblast Angel Sunblast Angel
+55% Synergy $0.65
Angel of Destiny Angel of Destiny
+54% Synergy $8.90
Angel of Serenity Angel of Serenity
+54% Synergy $1.85
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+52% Synergy $34.13
Speaker of the Heavens Speaker of the Heavens
+52% Synergy $0.81
Angelic Field Marshal Angelic Field Marshal
+49% Synergy $3.01
Breathkeeper Seraph Breathkeeper Seraph
+49% Synergy $1.48
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+46% Synergy $0.25
Angel of Finality Angel of Finality
+45% Synergy $0.26
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+41% Synergy $30.33
Dawnbreak Reclaimer Dawnbreak Reclaimer
+40% Synergy $1.04
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+38% Synergy $1.12
Arden Angel Arden Angel
+36% Synergy $9.78
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+28% Synergy $0.45
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+28% Synergy $7.60
Angel of Indemnity Angel of Indemnity
+23% Synergy $0.34
Battle Angels of Tyr Battle Angels of Tyr
+20% Synergy $26.18
Herald of War Herald of War
+18% Synergy $3.30
Youthful Valkyrie Youthful Valkyrie
+17% Synergy $0.30
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+16% Synergy $2.44
Serra Paragon Serra Paragon
+15% Synergy $0.79
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+14% Synergy $0.73
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+14% Synergy $20.57
Dazzling Angel Dazzling Angel
+14% Synergy $0.26
Serra's Emissary Serra's Emissary
+14% Synergy $6.41
Reya Dawnbringer Reya Dawnbringer
+13% Synergy $4.14
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+10% Synergy $0.27
Herald of Eternal Dawn Herald of Eternal Dawn
+10% Synergy $1.08
Adarkar Valkyrie Adarkar Valkyrie
+10% Synergy $1.25
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Akroma, Vision of Ixidor
+9% Synergy $9.92
Starfield Shepherd Starfield Shepherd
+8% Synergy $0.33
Steel Seraph Steel Seraph
+8% Synergy $0.88
Holy Cow Holy Cow
+8% Synergy $0.25
Angel of the Dire Hour Angel of the Dire Hour
+8% Synergy $1.99
Wojek Investigator Wojek Investigator
+7% Synergy $0.29
Metropolis Reformer Metropolis Reformer
+6% Synergy $1.76
Platinum Angel Platinum Angel
+6% Synergy $8.26
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+3% Synergy $22.28
Angel of Jubilation Angel of Jubilation
+3% Synergy $11.46
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
-1% Synergy $0.39
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
-2% Synergy $8.30
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-3% Synergy $12.66
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-4% Synergy $16.47
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-6% Synergy $2.82
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-8% Synergy $58.30
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
-8% Synergy $0.28
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-14% Synergy $4.56

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Bruna, the Fading Light's Lifegain deck ahead.

Invoke the Divine Invoke the Divine
+51% Synergy $0.24
Brought Back Brought Back
+9% Synergy $2.42
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+7% Synergy $7.34
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+2% Synergy $8.49
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+2% Synergy $2.67
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+1% Synergy $16.26
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-2% Synergy $1.64
Silence Silence
-2% Synergy $8.45
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-3% Synergy $21.48
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-4% Synergy $0.88
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-4% Synergy $6.50
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-5% Synergy $0.36
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-8% Synergy $3.78
Disenchant Disenchant
-9% Synergy $0.11
Reprieve Reprieve
-10% Synergy $1.64
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-22% Synergy $1.62

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Lifegain game plan forward for Bruna, the Fading Light.

Search for Glory Search for Glory
+66% Synergy $0.83
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+51% Synergy $0.52
Entreat the Angels Entreat the Angels
+46% Synergy $0.36
Dismantling Wave Dismantling Wave
+44% Synergy $0.29
Austere Command Austere Command
+40% Synergy $0.94
Defy Death Defy Death
+11% Synergy $0.35
Fumigate Fumigate
+8% Synergy $0.35
Resurrection Resurrection
+7% Synergy $0.22
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+6% Synergy $4.63
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+5% Synergy $4.25
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+5% Synergy $0.77
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+3% Synergy $0.32
Split Up Split Up
+3% Synergy $2.35
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+1% Synergy $1.21
Wrath of God Wrath of God
0% Synergy $3.32
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
0% Synergy $1.12
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-5% Synergy $0.59
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-7% Synergy $0.35
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-7% Synergy $0.26

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Bruna, the Fading Light Lifegain decks.

Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+55% Synergy $3.81
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+55% Synergy $2.92
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+51% Synergy $4.85
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+45% Synergy $46.52
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+44% Synergy $2.02
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+43% Synergy $8.14
Mazemind Tome Mazemind Tome
+39% Synergy $0.14
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+36% Synergy $2.99
Heirloom Blade Heirloom Blade
+35% Synergy $0.29
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+30% Synergy $0.66
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+19% Synergy $4.72
The Seriema The Seriema
+12% Synergy $1.10
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+8% Synergy $6.69
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+6% Synergy $11.35
Pyre of Heroes Pyre of Heroes
+6% Synergy $1.67
Moonsilver Spear Moonsilver Spear
+5% Synergy $0.60
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+4% Synergy $13.25
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+3% Synergy $33.67
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+2% Synergy $0.42
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
-1% Synergy $23.88
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-8% Synergy $1.30
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-15% Synergy $5.37

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Lifegain strategy in Bruna, the Fading Light decks.

Court of Grace Court of Grace
+50% Synergy $2.65
Kindred Boon Kindred Boon
+43% Synergy $0.28
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+37% Synergy $0.52
Griffin Aerie Griffin Aerie
+31% Synergy $0.29
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+16% Synergy $1.56
Sigarda's Splendor Sigarda's Splendor
+6% Synergy $0.49
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+5% Synergy $14.15
Angelic Renewal Angelic Renewal
+5% Synergy $0.40
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+4% Synergy $4.32
Angelic Chorus Angelic Chorus
+4% Synergy $7.68
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+3% Synergy $18.41
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+3% Synergy $2.11
Folk Hero Folk Hero
+3% Synergy $7.73
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+2% Synergy $9.17
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+2% Synergy $0.59
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+1% Synergy $29.28
Land Tax Land Tax
0% Synergy $13.05
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
0% Synergy $1.95
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-2% Synergy $3.94
True Conviction True Conviction
-2% Synergy $5.04
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-3% Synergy $6.36
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-6% Synergy $8.57

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Bruna, the Fading Light's Lifegain game plan.

Ajani, Strength of the Pride Ajani, Strength of the Pride
+40% Synergy $8.74
Serra the Benevolent Serra the Benevolent
+10% Synergy $8.36
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+5% Synergy $4.13
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+5% Synergy $39.84

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Bruna, the Fading Light Lifegain decks.

Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+52% Synergy $5.14
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+44% Synergy $49.84
Karoo Karoo
+42% Synergy $1.23
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+41% Synergy $0.95
War Room War Room
+36% Synergy $1.99
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+33% Synergy $0.21
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+11% Synergy $24.13
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+7% Synergy $0.41
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+5% Synergy $6.78
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.32
Mutavault Mutavault
+4% Synergy $4.31
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+3% Synergy $2.93
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+1% Synergy $0.30
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-2% Synergy $0.35
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.76
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-3% Synergy $0.27
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
-3% Synergy $1.57
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-4% Synergy $5.89
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-4% Synergy $12.14
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-9% Synergy $0.30
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-10% Synergy $6.08
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-11% Synergy $0.36
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-12% Synergy $0.25

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Bruna, the Fading Light's Lifegain strategy.

Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+38% Synergy $0.36
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+33% Synergy $0.34
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+30% Synergy $0.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+22% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+12% Synergy $1.40
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+7% Synergy $36.37
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+6% Synergy $6.16
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+1% Synergy $3.83
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.25
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
-4% Synergy $1.91
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-10% Synergy $2.60

Lands

The mana base behind Bruna, the Fading Light's Lifegain decks.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+52% Synergy $0.32
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+35% Synergy $0.24
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+11% Synergy $49.78
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+5% Synergy $4.25
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+4% Synergy $0.39
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.25
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+1% Synergy $1.21
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-2% Synergy $1.64
Plains Plains
-3% Synergy $0.07
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-6% Synergy $2.82

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Bruna, the Fading Light: Lifegain.

Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Radiant, Serra Archangel Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Lyra Dawnbringer Lyra Dawnbringer
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Radiant, Serra Archangel Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Folk Hero Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Folk Hero
Giada, Font of Hope Giada, Font of Hope
Gisela, the Broken Blade Gisela, the Broken Blade
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Haunted One Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Haunted One
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Radiant, Serra Archangel Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Radiant, Serra Archangel Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Radiant, Serra Archangel // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Kodama of the East Tree Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Kodama of the East Tree
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Radiant, Serra Archangel Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Radiant, Serra Archangel Ravos, Soultender Radiant, Serra Archangel // Ravos, Soultender
Avacyn, Guardian Angel Avacyn, Guardian Angel
Linvala, the Preserver Linvala, the Preserver
Radiant, Serra Archangel Vial Smasher the Fierce Radiant, Serra Archangel // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Vial Smasher the Fierce Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Radiant, Serra Archangel Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Jeska, Thrice Reborn Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Akroma, Angel of Wrath Akroma, Angel of Wrath
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Parhelion II Parhelion II
Reya Dawnbringer Reya Dawnbringer
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Radiant, Serra Archangel Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ravos, Soultender Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ravos, Soultender
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Shilgengar, Sire of Famine Shilgengar, Sire of Famine
Radiant, Archangel Radiant, Archangel
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Noble Heritage Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Noble Heritage
Tariel, Reckoner of Souls Tariel, Reckoner of Souls
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Inspiring Leader Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Inspiring Leader
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
Sigarda, Font of Blessings Sigarda, Font of Blessings
Cyan, Vengeful Samurai Cyan, Vengeful Samurai
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
Zack Fair Zack Fair