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Bruna, the Fading Light
Price tag $4.25

Legendary Creature — Angel Horror

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

Angels 38% Reanimator 14% Lifegain 11% Flying 5% Self-Mill 3%
View Average Decklist All Lifegain Commanders

New Cards

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

Ajani's Response Ajani's Response
+33% Synergy $0.12

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 $0.56
Gisela, the Broken Blade Gisela, the Broken Blade
+89% Synergy $19.84
Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
+80% Synergy $4.46
Starnheim Aspirant Starnheim Aspirant
+78% Synergy $9.33
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+76% Synergy $1.52
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+76% Synergy $65.15
Thalia's Lancers Thalia's Lancers
+74% Synergy $0.46
The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
+73% Synergy $8.24
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+71% Synergy $16.54
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+70% Synergy $2.92

Top Cards

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

Angel of Vitality Angel of Vitality
+68% Synergy $0.25
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+66% Synergy $3.07
Archangel of Tithes Archangel of Tithes
+65% Synergy $4.08
Bishop of Wings Bishop of Wings
+64% Synergy $3.51
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+63% Synergy $3.59
Valkyrie Harbinger Valkyrie Harbinger
+63% Synergy $2.34
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+45% Synergy $6.92
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+31% Synergy $4.90
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+20% Synergy $1.19
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+17% Synergy $1.09

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
+1% Synergy $54.50
Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $5.28
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $104.30
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
0% Synergy $39.51
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-2% Synergy $60.01
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $131.68

Creatures

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

Sunblast Angel Sunblast Angel
+59% Synergy $0.56
Shattered Angel Shattered Angel
+59% Synergy $1.17
Lyra Dawnbringer Lyra Dawnbringer
+56% Synergy $0.46
Angel of Destiny Angel of Destiny
+56% Synergy $9.22
Angel of Serenity Angel of Serenity
+56% Synergy $1.27
Speaker of the Heavens Speaker of the Heavens
+55% Synergy $0.63
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+54% Synergy $31.68
Breathkeeper Seraph Breathkeeper Seraph
+52% Synergy $1.62
Angelic Field Marshal Angelic Field Marshal
+50% Synergy $2.44
Angel of Finality Angel of Finality
+48% Synergy $0.19
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+45% Synergy $0.31
Dawnbreak Reclaimer Dawnbreak Reclaimer
+42% Synergy $1.04
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+40% Synergy $29.67
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+39% Synergy $1.01
Arden Angel Arden Angel
+37% Synergy $11.34
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+30% Synergy $0.45
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+28% Synergy $8.06
Angel of Indemnity Angel of Indemnity
+24% Synergy $0.34
Battle Angels of Tyr Battle Angels of Tyr
+21% Synergy $28.47
Herald of War Herald of War
+18% Synergy $3.43
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+17% Synergy $0.34
Serra Paragon Serra Paragon
+16% Synergy $0.47
Youthful Valkyrie Youthful Valkyrie
+15% Synergy $0.24
Reya Dawnbringer Reya Dawnbringer
+14% Synergy $4.20
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+13% Synergy $0.88
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+13% Synergy $19.57
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+12% Synergy $0.30
Dazzling Angel Dazzling Angel
+12% Synergy $0.39
Serra's Emissary Serra's Emissary
+12% Synergy $8.17
Herald of Eternal Dawn Herald of Eternal Dawn
+11% Synergy $0.99
Adarkar Valkyrie Adarkar Valkyrie
+11% Synergy $1.41
Steel Seraph Steel Seraph
+10% Synergy $1.06
Starfield Shepherd Starfield Shepherd
+9% Synergy $0.37
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Akroma, Vision of Ixidor
+8% Synergy $10.29
Holy Cow Holy Cow
+8% Synergy $0.24
Angel of the Dire Hour Angel of the Dire Hour
+7% Synergy $2.05
Platinum Angel Platinum Angel
+7% Synergy $9.22
Wojek Investigator Wojek Investigator
+5% Synergy $0.30
Akroma, Angel of Wrath Akroma, Angel of Wrath
+5% Synergy $5.60
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+4% Synergy $20.14
Metropolis Reformer Metropolis Reformer
+3% Synergy $2.02
Baneslayer Angel Baneslayer Angel
+2% Synergy $2.77
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
-3% Synergy $0.28
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
-3% Synergy $6.42
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-4% Synergy $13.02
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-5% Synergy $17.29
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-7% Synergy $2.95
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-11% Synergy $58.07
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-12% Synergy $3.58
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-16% Synergy $4.42

Instants

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

Invoke the Divine Invoke the Divine
+52% Synergy $0.21
Brought Back Brought Back
+10% Synergy $2.77
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+9% Synergy $7.42
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+4% Synergy $15.05
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+2% Synergy $8.00
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+2% Synergy $5.20
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
0% Synergy $14.06
Silence Silence
-2% Synergy $10.59
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-3% Synergy $20.32
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.99
Return to Dust Return to Dust
-3% Synergy $0.32
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-5% Synergy $1.07
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-7% Synergy $0.32
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-7% Synergy $3.54
Disenchant Disenchant
-8% Synergy $0.11
Reprieve Reprieve
-11% Synergy $1.31
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-23% Synergy $0.69

Sorceries

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

Search for Glory Search for Glory
+69% Synergy $0.77
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+52% Synergy $1.42
Entreat the Angels Entreat the Angels
+47% Synergy $0.42
Dismantling Wave Dismantling Wave
+46% Synergy $0.26
Austere Command Austere Command
+41% Synergy $0.46
Defy Death Defy Death
+12% Synergy $0.30
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+8% Synergy $4.19
Resurrection Resurrection
+8% Synergy $0.24
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+6% Synergy $4.45
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+5% Synergy $0.33
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+5% Synergy $1.11
Fumigate Fumigate
+4% Synergy $0.28
Split Up Split Up
+3% Synergy $1.72
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+1% Synergy $3.58
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
0% Synergy $0.73
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
-1% Synergy $1.24
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
-1% Synergy $1.15
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-4% Synergy $0.54
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-8% Synergy $0.46
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-10% Synergy $0.32

Utility Artifacts

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

Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+59% Synergy $2.28
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+56% Synergy $4.76
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+54% Synergy $3.50
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+47% Synergy $45.30
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+45% Synergy $7.55
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+45% Synergy $2.64
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+43% Synergy $3.66
Mazemind Tome Mazemind Tome
+41% Synergy $0.11
Heirloom Blade Heirloom Blade
+37% Synergy $0.30
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+33% Synergy $2.46
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+31% Synergy $0.38
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+20% Synergy $4.39
The Seriema The Seriema
+14% Synergy $0.83
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+7% Synergy $6.08
Pyre of Heroes Pyre of Heroes
+6% Synergy $1.30
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+4% Synergy $14.15
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+3% Synergy $10.64
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+3% Synergy $12.99
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+2% Synergy $0.38
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+2% Synergy $35.18
Moonsilver Spear Moonsilver Spear
+2% Synergy $0.50
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
-2% Synergy $0.49
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-6% Synergy $0.33
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-9% Synergy $1.16
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-14% Synergy $5.77

Enchantments

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

Court of Grace Court of Grace
+54% Synergy $3.03
Kindred Boon Kindred Boon
+45% Synergy $0.32
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+39% Synergy $0.54
Griffin Aerie Griffin Aerie
+32% Synergy $0.19
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+17% Synergy $1.39
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+6% Synergy $14.22
Sigarda's Splendor Sigarda's Splendor
+5% Synergy $0.45
Angelic Renewal Angelic Renewal
+5% Synergy $0.35
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+4% Synergy $18.45
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+4% Synergy $1.41
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+3% Synergy $9.96
Angelic Chorus Angelic Chorus
+3% Synergy $8.60
Land Tax Land Tax
+2% Synergy $13.48
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+2% Synergy $0.86
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+1% Synergy $4.21
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+1% Synergy $26.54
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+1% Synergy $6.56
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
0% Synergy $3.70
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-2% Synergy $4.33
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-2% Synergy $6.53
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
-2% Synergy $2.46
Folk Hero Folk Hero
-2% Synergy $2.13
True Conviction True Conviction
-3% Synergy $4.92
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-7% Synergy $8.97

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 $10.25
Serra the Benevolent Serra the Benevolent
+10% Synergy $7.77
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+5% Synergy $41.09
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+4% Synergy $4.44

Utility Lands

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

Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+53% Synergy $5.00
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+45% Synergy $54.27
Karoo Karoo
+44% Synergy $1.13
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+44% Synergy $0.71
War Room War Room
+39% Synergy $2.87
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+34% Synergy $0.25
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+11% Synergy $27.19
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+7% Synergy $0.39
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+6% Synergy $6.51
Mutavault Mutavault
+5% Synergy $4.28
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.29
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+4% Synergy $2.30
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+1% Synergy $3.38
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
0% Synergy $0.28
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
0% Synergy $14.95
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-1% Synergy $0.31
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
-2% Synergy $1.95
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-3% Synergy $5.81
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-4% Synergy $13.28
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $3.36
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-5% Synergy $0.28
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-9% Synergy $0.23
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-10% Synergy $5.54
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-11% Synergy $0.29
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-15% Synergy $0.40

Mana Artifacts

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

Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+40% Synergy $0.28
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+35% Synergy $0.31
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+32% Synergy $0.23
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+22% Synergy $0.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+13% Synergy $1.84
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+7% Synergy $30.81
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+7% Synergy $5.76
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+2% Synergy $3.57
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+2% Synergy $0.24
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
0% Synergy $4.35
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.26
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
-3% Synergy $1.89
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-11% Synergy $1.92

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+56% Synergy $0.31
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+37% Synergy $0.31
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+10% Synergy $51.61
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+6% Synergy $4.45
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+4% Synergy $0.36
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $1.05
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+1% Synergy $3.79
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.34
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
-1% Synergy $1.24
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
-1% Synergy $4.23
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.99
Plains Plains
-4% Synergy $0.13
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-7% Synergy $2.95

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