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Lyra Dawnbringer: Lifegain
Price tag $3.53

Legendary Creature — Angel

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

Angels 41% Lifegain 32% Flying 8% +1/+1 Counters 4% Tokens 3%
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New Cards

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

Erode Erode
+4% Synergy $8.54
Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
+1% Synergy $0.39

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 $0.45
Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
+70% Synergy $4.79
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+70% Synergy $1.53
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+68% Synergy $7.60
Angel of Vitality Angel of Vitality
+64% Synergy $0.28
Valkyrie Harbinger Valkyrie Harbinger
+64% Synergy $2.93
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+63% Synergy $2.14
Starnheim Aspirant Starnheim Aspirant
+61% Synergy $8.75
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+56% Synergy $2.44
Bishop of Wings Bishop of Wings
+56% Synergy $4.31

Top Cards

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

Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+55% Synergy $4.18
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+54% Synergy $61.80
Herald of War Herald of War
+52% Synergy $3.30
The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
+52% Synergy $7.94
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+47% Synergy $30.33
Youthful Valkyrie Youthful Valkyrie
+47% Synergy $0.30
Archangel of Tithes Archangel of Tithes
+46% Synergy $4.12
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+20% Synergy $5.35
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+1% Synergy $1.05
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
0% Synergy $1.44

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+17% Synergy $53.72
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+14% Synergy $51.92
Farewell Farewell
+5% Synergy $5.86
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+2% Synergy $36.16
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $101.75
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $125.34

Creatures

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

Angelic Field Marshal Angelic Field Marshal
+47% Synergy $3.01
Bruna, the Fading Light Bruna, the Fading Light
+46% Synergy $3.41
Angel of Destiny Angel of Destiny
+44% Synergy $8.90
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+41% Synergy $0.73
Gisela, the Broken Blade Gisela, the Broken Blade
+41% Synergy $21.04
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+40% Synergy $2.35
Speaker of the Heavens Speaker of the Heavens
+39% Synergy $0.81
Angel of Jubilation Angel of Jubilation
+37% Synergy $11.46
Battle Angels of Tyr Battle Angels of Tyr
+36% Synergy $26.18
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+35% Synergy $20.57
Angel of Finality Angel of Finality
+35% Synergy $0.26
Metropolis Reformer Metropolis Reformer
+34% Synergy $1.76
Sunblast Angel Sunblast Angel
+31% Synergy $0.65
Thraben Watcher Thraben Watcher
+30% Synergy $0.36
Serra's Emissary Serra's Emissary
+30% Synergy $6.41
Dazzling Angel Dazzling Angel
+28% Synergy $0.26
Baneslayer Angel Baneslayer Angel
+27% Synergy $2.54
Herald of Eternal Dawn Herald of Eternal Dawn
+26% Synergy $1.08
Angelic Skirmisher Angelic Skirmisher
+24% Synergy $1.96
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Akroma, Vision of Ixidor
+21% Synergy $9.92
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+20% Synergy $34.13
Serra's Guardian Serra's Guardian
+19% Synergy $0.40
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+18% Synergy $0.39
Shattered Angel Shattered Angel
+18% Synergy $0.71
Akroma, Angel of Wrath Akroma, Angel of Wrath
+18% Synergy $5.21
Serra Paragon Serra Paragon
+17% Synergy $0.79
Wojek Investigator Wojek Investigator
+17% Synergy $0.29
Segovian Angel Segovian Angel
+16% Synergy $0.32
Vanguard Seraph Vanguard Seraph
+16% Synergy $0.18
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+14% Synergy $0.25
Angel of Serenity Angel of Serenity
+13% Synergy $1.85
Angel of the Dire Hour Angel of the Dire Hour
+13% Synergy $1.99
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+12% Synergy $17.28
Platinum Angel Platinum Angel
+12% Synergy $8.26
Reya Dawnbringer Reya Dawnbringer
+12% Synergy $4.14
Angelic Arbiter Angelic Arbiter
+12% Synergy $5.11
Steel Seraph Steel Seraph
+11% Synergy $0.88
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
+11% Synergy $27.80
Enduring Angel Angelic Enforcer Enduring Angel
+11% Synergy $2.39
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+10% Synergy $1.12
Breathkeeper Seraph Breathkeeper Seraph
+10% Synergy $1.48
Herald of the Host Herald of the Host
+10% Synergy $0.34
Starfield Shepherd Starfield Shepherd
+9% Synergy $0.33
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+8% Synergy $22.28
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+7% Synergy $0.27
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+5% Synergy $2.20
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-2% Synergy $3.51
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
-2% Synergy $5.64
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
-6% Synergy $0.28
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-12% Synergy $58.30

Instants

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

Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+18% Synergy $2.67
Invoke the Divine Invoke the Divine
+15% Synergy $0.24
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+12% Synergy $16.26
Revitalize Revitalize
+7% Synergy $0.22
Divine Resilience Divine Resilience
+7% Synergy $0.28
Luminous Rebuke Luminous Rebuke
+7% Synergy $0.11
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+6% Synergy $0.30
Destroy Evil Destroy Evil
+6% Synergy $0.28
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+5% Synergy $21.48
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+5% Synergy $6.23
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+5% Synergy $14.56
Joust Through Joust Through
+5% Synergy $0.13
Condemn Condemn
+4% Synergy $0.27
Disenchant Disenchant
+2% Synergy $0.11
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+2% Synergy $8.49
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+2% Synergy $2.53
Riot Control Riot Control
+2% Synergy $0.30
Brought Back Brought Back
+2% Synergy $2.42
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+1% Synergy $0.18
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
0% Synergy $0.36
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
0% Synergy $3.78
Get Lost Get Lost
0% Synergy $4.22
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
0% Synergy $25.13
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-1% Synergy $1.62
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-1% Synergy $1.14
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-1% Synergy $0.46
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-1% Synergy $0.34
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-2% Synergy $7.34
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.64
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-4% Synergy $6.50
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-5% Synergy $0.88
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-6% Synergy $1.96
Reprieve Reprieve
-11% Synergy $1.64

Sorceries

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

Entreat the Angels Entreat the Angels
+24% Synergy $0.36
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+20% Synergy $0.52
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+17% Synergy $3.32
Starnheim Unleashed Starnheim Unleashed
+16% Synergy $1.32
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+15% Synergy $4.63
Defy Death Defy Death
+12% Synergy $0.35
Fumigate Fumigate
+11% Synergy $0.35
Austere Command Austere Command
+9% Synergy $0.94
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+8% Synergy $1.12
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+7% Synergy $4.25
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+5% Synergy $0.83
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+4% Synergy $0.69
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+2% Synergy $1.21
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+2% Synergy $5.28
Split Up Split Up
+2% Synergy $2.35
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+2% Synergy $2.28
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+2% Synergy $1.30
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
0% Synergy $0.32
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-1% Synergy $0.59
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-3% Synergy $0.26
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
-3% Synergy $12.29
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-7% Synergy $0.35

Utility Artifacts

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

Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+43% Synergy $4.85
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+35% Synergy $4.72
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+33% Synergy $15.56
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+25% Synergy $23.88
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+23% Synergy $3.81
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+22% Synergy $2.92
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+14% Synergy $5.37
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+14% Synergy $11.35
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+11% Synergy $3.93
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+9% Synergy $19.63
Moonsilver Spear Moonsilver Spear
+9% Synergy $0.60
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+8% Synergy $1.30
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+8% Synergy $46.52
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+7% Synergy $2.02
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+5% Synergy $6.69
Angel's Feather Angel's Feather
+5% Synergy $0.59
Quicksilver Amulet Quicksilver Amulet
+5% Synergy $3.05
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+4% Synergy $5.44
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+4% Synergy $0.32
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+3% Synergy $33.67
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+1% Synergy $8.14
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.32
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
0% Synergy $5.68
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-13% Synergy $2.99

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Lifegain strategy in Lyra Dawnbringer decks.

Court of Grace Court of Grace
+33% Synergy $2.65
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+24% Synergy $14.15
Sigarda's Splendor Sigarda's Splendor
+23% Synergy $0.49
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+21% Synergy $0.52
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+17% Synergy $5.43
Land Tax Land Tax
+15% Synergy $13.05
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+15% Synergy $2.11
Boon Reflection Boon Reflection
+13% Synergy $12.83
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+12% Synergy $0.59
Angelic Chorus Angelic Chorus
+11% Synergy $7.68
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+10% Synergy $4.32
Always Watching Always Watching
+7% Synergy $1.32
Angelic Renewal Angelic Renewal
+7% Synergy $0.40
Folk Hero Folk Hero
+5% Synergy $7.73
True Conviction True Conviction
+4% Synergy $5.04
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+4% Synergy $1.08
Angelic Destiny Angelic Destiny
+4% Synergy $0.28
Celestial Mantle Celestial Mantle
+4% Synergy $10.73
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+2% Synergy $29.28
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
0% Synergy $9.17
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
0% Synergy $1.95
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-1% Synergy $9.49
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-3% Synergy $3.94
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-3% Synergy $6.36
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-4% Synergy $60.85
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-6% Synergy $0.50

Planeswalkers

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

Serra the Benevolent Serra the Benevolent
+33% Synergy $8.36
Ajani, Strength of the Pride Ajani, Strength of the Pride
+7% Synergy $8.74
Elspeth Resplendent Elspeth Resplendent
+5% Synergy $4.83
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+5% Synergy $4.13
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-1% Synergy $40.18

Utility Lands

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

Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+19% Synergy $5.14
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+16% Synergy $0.95
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+13% Synergy $49.84
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+13% Synergy $24.13
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+11% Synergy $0.38
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+9% Synergy $6.78
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+9% Synergy $0.32
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+8% Synergy $0.31
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+8% Synergy $0.31
Karoo Karoo
+7% Synergy $1.23
War Room War Room
+6% Synergy $1.99
Mutavault Mutavault
+6% Synergy $4.31
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+5% Synergy $2.93
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $6.42
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+4% Synergy $18.78
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+3% Synergy $0.31
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+1% Synergy $0.30
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+1% Synergy $13.37
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-1% Synergy $0.30
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-1% Synergy $0.27
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $2.76
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-2% Synergy $0.25
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-2% Synergy $0.35
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $6.08
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-3% Synergy $5.89
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-4% Synergy $0.41
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-6% Synergy $12.14
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-11% Synergy $0.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+16% Synergy $36.37
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+15% Synergy $1.91
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+12% Synergy $3.83
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+10% Synergy $6.16
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+6% Synergy $11.33
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+6% Synergy $0.36
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.30
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+4% Synergy $0.54
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+4% Synergy $3.70
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+3% Synergy $0.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.40
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+2% Synergy $4.03
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.25
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.46
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $0.60
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $2.60

Lands

The mana base behind Lyra Dawnbringer's Lifegain decks.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+32% Synergy $0.32
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+15% Synergy $0.24
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+15% Synergy $49.78
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+7% Synergy $4.25
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.25
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+2% Synergy $0.39
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+2% Synergy $3.73
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+2% Synergy $1.21
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.39
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.07
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-1% Synergy $0.34
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.64
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-9% Synergy $2.82

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
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Haunted One Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Haunted One
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ravos, Soultender Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ravos, Soultender
Linvala, the Preserver Linvala, the Preserver
Radiant, Serra Archangel Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Radiant, Serra Archangel // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
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 Kodama of the East Tree Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Kodama of the East Tree
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Radiant, Serra Archangel Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Avacyn, Guardian Angel Avacyn, Guardian Angel
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Vial Smasher the Fierce Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Jeska, Thrice Reborn Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
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
Akroma, Angel of Wrath Akroma, Angel of Wrath
Parhelion II Parhelion II
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Radiant, Serra Archangel Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Tymna the Weaver Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Tymna the Weaver
Shilgengar, Sire of Famine Shilgengar, Sire of Famine
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Sengir, the Dark Baron Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Linden, the Steadfast Queen Linden, the Steadfast Queen
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
Prava of the Steel Legion Radiant, Serra Archangel Prava of the Steel Legion // Radiant, Serra Archangel
The Gaffer The Gaffer
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Reya Dawnbringer Reya Dawnbringer
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Noble Heritage Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Noble Heritage
Atalya, Samite Master Atalya, Samite Master
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
Radiant, Archangel Radiant, Archangel