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Lyra Dawnbringer
Price tag $0.46

Legendary Creature — Angel

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

Angels 38% Lifegain 32% Flying 8% +1/+1 Counters 5% Tokens 4%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Lyra Dawnbringer players are trying out in Lifegain decks.

Quill-Blade Laureate Quill-Blade Laureate
+3% Synergy $0.16
Erode Erode
+2% Synergy $5.72
Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
0% Synergy $0.31

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Lyra Dawnbringer's Lifegain builds — cards that lean hardest into the Lifegain theme.

Giada, Font of Hope Giada, Font of Hope
+85% Synergy $0.56
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+70% Synergy $1.52
Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
+69% Synergy $4.46
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+68% Synergy $8.06
Angel of Vitality Angel of Vitality
+64% Synergy $0.25
Valkyrie Harbinger Valkyrie Harbinger
+63% Synergy $2.34
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+63% Synergy $2.92
Starnheim Aspirant Starnheim Aspirant
+60% Synergy $9.33
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+56% Synergy $0.34
Bishop of Wings Bishop of Wings
+55% Synergy $3.51

Top Cards

The staple cards most Lyra Dawnbringer Lifegain decks run as their core.

Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+55% Synergy $3.59
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+53% Synergy $65.15
Herald of War Herald of War
+52% Synergy $3.43
The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
+52% Synergy $8.24
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+47% Synergy $29.67
Youthful Valkyrie Youthful Valkyrie
+47% Synergy $0.24
Archangel of Tithes Archangel of Tithes
+46% Synergy $4.08
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+20% Synergy $4.90
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+1% Synergy $1.09
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
0% Synergy $1.19

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Lyra Dawnbringer Lifegain game on their own.

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+17% Synergy $60.01
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+14% Synergy $54.50
Farewell Farewell
+5% Synergy $5.28
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+2% Synergy $39.51
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $104.30
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $131.68

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Lifegain plan in Lyra Dawnbringer decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Angelic Field Marshal Angelic Field Marshal
+46% Synergy $2.44
Bruna, the Fading Light Bruna, the Fading Light
+45% Synergy $4.25
Angel of Destiny Angel of Destiny
+44% Synergy $9.22
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+41% Synergy $0.88
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+40% Synergy $3.07
Gisela, the Broken Blade Gisela, the Broken Blade
+40% Synergy $19.84
Speaker of the Heavens Speaker of the Heavens
+39% Synergy $0.63
Angel of Jubilation Angel of Jubilation
+38% Synergy $10.44
Battle Angels of Tyr Battle Angels of Tyr
+36% Synergy $28.47
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+35% Synergy $19.57
Angel of Finality Angel of Finality
+34% Synergy $0.19
Metropolis Reformer Metropolis Reformer
+34% Synergy $2.02
Thraben Watcher Thraben Watcher
+30% Synergy $0.38
Dazzling Angel Dazzling Angel
+28% Synergy $0.39
Sunblast Angel Sunblast Angel
+28% Synergy $0.56
Serra's Emissary Serra's Emissary
+28% Synergy $8.17
Baneslayer Angel Baneslayer Angel
+26% Synergy $2.77
Herald of Eternal Dawn Herald of Eternal Dawn
+26% Synergy $0.99
Angelic Skirmisher Angelic Skirmisher
+24% Synergy $2.43
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Akroma, Vision of Ixidor
+21% Synergy $10.29
Serra's Guardian Serra's Guardian
+20% Synergy $0.47
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+19% Synergy $31.68
Shattered Angel Shattered Angel
+18% Synergy $1.17
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+17% Synergy $0.28
Serra Paragon Serra Paragon
+17% Synergy $0.47
Wojek Investigator Wojek Investigator
+17% Synergy $0.30
Akroma, Angel of Wrath Akroma, Angel of Wrath
+17% Synergy $5.60
Vanguard Seraph Vanguard Seraph
+17% Synergy $0.20
Segovian Angel Segovian Angel
+16% Synergy $0.31
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+14% Synergy $0.31
Angel of Serenity Angel of Serenity
+13% Synergy $1.27
Angel of the Dire Hour Angel of the Dire Hour
+13% Synergy $2.05
Steel Seraph Steel Seraph
+12% Synergy $1.06
Platinum Angel Platinum Angel
+12% Synergy $9.22
Angelic Arbiter Angelic Arbiter
+12% Synergy $4.86
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
+12% Synergy $28.30
Reya Dawnbringer Reya Dawnbringer
+11% Synergy $4.20
Enduring Angel Angelic Enforcer Enduring Angel
+11% Synergy $2.07
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+10% Synergy $14.07
Breathkeeper Seraph Breathkeeper Seraph
+10% Synergy $1.62
Starfield Shepherd Starfield Shepherd
+9% Synergy $0.37
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+9% Synergy $1.01
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+8% Synergy $20.14
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+7% Synergy $0.30
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+5% Synergy $1.89
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
-1% Synergy $6.42
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-2% Synergy $2.54
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
-2% Synergy $4.88
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
-6% Synergy $0.31
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-12% Synergy $58.07

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Lyra Dawnbringer's Lifegain deck ahead.

Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+18% Synergy $5.20
Invoke the Divine Invoke the Divine
+14% Synergy $0.21
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+12% Synergy $14.06
Revitalize Revitalize
+7% Synergy $0.16
Divine Resilience Divine Resilience
+7% Synergy $0.22
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+6% Synergy $0.32
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+6% Synergy $4.17
Destroy Evil Destroy Evil
+6% Synergy $0.28
Luminous Rebuke Luminous Rebuke
+6% Synergy $0.14
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+5% Synergy $20.32
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+5% Synergy $15.05
Joust Through Joust Through
+5% Synergy $0.18
Disenchant Disenchant
+3% Synergy $0.11
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+3% Synergy $2.74
Condemn Condemn
+3% Synergy $0.21
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+2% Synergy $8.00
Riot Control Riot Control
+2% Synergy $0.26
Brought Back Brought Back
+2% Synergy $2.77
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+1% Synergy $3.54
Get Lost Get Lost
+1% Synergy $4.05
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+1% Synergy $0.12
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $0.69
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
0% Synergy $0.32
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
0% Synergy $25.52
Final Showdown Final Showdown
0% Synergy $5.21
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-1% Synergy $7.42
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-1% Synergy $0.45
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-1% Synergy $0.33
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-2% Synergy $1.10
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.99
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-4% Synergy $1.07
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-4% Synergy $5.18
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-6% Synergy $2.54
Reprieve Reprieve
-11% Synergy $1.31

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Lifegain game plan forward for Lyra Dawnbringer.

Entreat the Angels Entreat the Angels
+23% Synergy $0.42
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+19% Synergy $1.42
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+17% Synergy $3.58
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+15% Synergy $4.19
Starnheim Unleashed Starnheim Unleashed
+15% Synergy $1.33
Defy Death Defy Death
+12% Synergy $0.30
Fumigate Fumigate
+11% Synergy $0.28
Austere Command Austere Command
+9% Synergy $0.46
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+9% Synergy $1.15
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+7% Synergy $4.45
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+4% Synergy $0.73
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+4% Synergy $0.77
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+2% Synergy $1.24
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+2% Synergy $3.62
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+2% Synergy $2.50
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+2% Synergy $1.53
Split Up Split Up
+2% Synergy $1.72
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
0% Synergy $0.33
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-1% Synergy $0.54
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
-1% Synergy $2.47
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
-2% Synergy $11.89
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-3% Synergy $0.46
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-7% Synergy $0.32

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Lyra Dawnbringer Lifegain decks.

Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+42% Synergy $3.50
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+35% Synergy $4.39
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+33% Synergy $16.54
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+25% Synergy $19.53
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+23% Synergy $4.76
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+22% Synergy $2.28
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+14% Synergy $5.77
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+14% Synergy $10.64
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+11% Synergy $3.66
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+9% Synergy $1.16
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+8% Synergy $19.48
Moonsilver Spear Moonsilver Spear
+8% Synergy $0.50
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+7% Synergy $45.30
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+7% Synergy $2.64
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+6% Synergy $6.08
Angel's Feather Angel's Feather
+5% Synergy $0.57
Quicksilver Amulet Quicksilver Amulet
+5% Synergy $2.92
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+4% Synergy $0.43
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+3% Synergy $6.92
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+3% Synergy $35.18
Parhelion II Parhelion II
+3% Synergy $1.08
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+2% Synergy $0.38
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
0% Synergy $7.55
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.33
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
0% Synergy $5.54
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-13% Synergy $2.46

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Lifegain strategy in Lyra Dawnbringer decks.

Court of Grace Court of Grace
+32% Synergy $3.03
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+24% Synergy $14.22
Sigarda's Splendor Sigarda's Splendor
+23% Synergy $0.45
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+21% Synergy $0.54
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+18% Synergy $6.56
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+16% Synergy $1.41
Land Tax Land Tax
+14% Synergy $13.48
Boon Reflection Boon Reflection
+13% Synergy $12.37
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+12% Synergy $0.86
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+10% Synergy $4.21
Angelic Chorus Angelic Chorus
+10% Synergy $8.60
Always Watching Always Watching
+7% Synergy $1.17
Angelic Renewal Angelic Renewal
+6% Synergy $0.35
Folk Hero Folk Hero
+5% Synergy $2.13
Angelic Destiny Angelic Destiny
+5% Synergy $0.30
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+4% Synergy $0.47
Celestial Mantle Celestial Mantle
+4% Synergy $10.96
Cradle of Vitality Cradle of Vitality
+4% Synergy $0.58
True Conviction True Conviction
+3% Synergy $4.92
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+2% Synergy $26.54
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
0% Synergy $3.70
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-1% Synergy $9.96
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-1% Synergy $9.05
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-3% Synergy $4.33
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-3% Synergy $6.53
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-4% Synergy $56.88
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-5% Synergy $0.67
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-10% Synergy $8.97

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Lyra Dawnbringer's Lifegain game plan.

Serra the Benevolent Serra the Benevolent
+33% Synergy $7.77
Ajani, Strength of the Pride Ajani, Strength of the Pride
+7% Synergy $10.25
Elspeth Resplendent Elspeth Resplendent
+5% Synergy $4.27
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+4% Synergy $4.44
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-1% Synergy $37.87

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Lyra Dawnbringer Lifegain decks.

Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+18% Synergy $5.00
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+16% Synergy $0.71
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+13% Synergy $27.19
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+12% Synergy $54.27
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+11% Synergy $2.96
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+10% Synergy $0.29
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+9% Synergy $6.51
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+9% Synergy $0.34
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+8% Synergy $0.36
War Room War Room
+6% Synergy $2.87
Karoo Karoo
+6% Synergy $1.13
Mutavault Mutavault
+6% Synergy $4.28
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+5% Synergy $2.30
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $7.41
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+4% Synergy $17.81
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+4% Synergy $0.30
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+1% Synergy $0.28
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+1% Synergy $14.95
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+1% Synergy $0.11
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-1% Synergy $0.23
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-1% Synergy $5.81
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-1% Synergy $0.28
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $3.36
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-2% Synergy $0.29
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-2% Synergy $0.31
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $5.54
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-4% Synergy $0.39
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-6% Synergy $13.28
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-6% Synergy $43.89
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-11% Synergy $0.40

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Lyra Dawnbringer's Lifegain strategy.

Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+16% Synergy $30.81
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+15% Synergy $1.89
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+12% Synergy $3.57
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+11% Synergy $5.76
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+6% Synergy $12.42
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+6% Synergy $0.39
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.23
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+4% Synergy $0.53
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+4% Synergy $4.38
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+3% Synergy $0.36
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.84
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.26
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+2% Synergy $4.35
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+2% Synergy $0.47
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.31
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $0.70
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-4% Synergy $0.69
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $1.92

Lands

The mana base behind Lyra Dawnbringer's Lifegain decks.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+31% Synergy $0.31
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+14% Synergy $0.31
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+14% Synergy $51.61
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+7% Synergy $4.45
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.34
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+2% Synergy $0.36
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+2% Synergy $4.23
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+2% Synergy $1.24
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+2% Synergy $0.89
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.33
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.13
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-1% Synergy $0.33
Demolition Field Demolition Field
-1% Synergy $0.27
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.99
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-9% Synergy $2.95

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Lyra Dawnbringer: Lifegain.

Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Radiant, Serra Archangel Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Giada, Font of Hope Giada, Font of Hope
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Radiant, Serra Archangel Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Bruna, the Fading Light Bruna, the Fading Light
Gisela, the Broken Blade Gisela, the Broken Blade
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Radiant, Serra Archangel Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Folk Hero Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Folk Hero
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ravos, Soultender Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ravos, Soultender
Radiant, Serra Archangel Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Radiant, Serra Archangel // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Haunted One Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Haunted One
Avacyn, Guardian Angel Avacyn, Guardian Angel
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, 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
Linvala, the Preserver Linvala, the Preserver
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Jeska, Thrice Reborn Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
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 Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Parhelion II Parhelion II
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Radiant, Serra Archangel Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Tymna the Weaver Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Tymna the Weaver
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Sengir, the Dark Baron Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Linden, the Steadfast Queen Linden, the Steadfast Queen
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
Prava of the Steel Legion Radiant, Serra Archangel Prava of the Steel Legion // Radiant, Serra Archangel
The Gaffer The Gaffer
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Noble Heritage Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Noble Heritage
Atalya, Samite Master Atalya, Samite Master
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Katerina of Myra's Marvels Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Katerina of Myra's Marvels
Reya Dawnbringer Reya Dawnbringer
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint