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Morinfen: Lifegain
Price tag $0.81

Legendary Creature — Phyrexian Horror

Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

Playstyle & Strategy

Lifegain 38% Self-Damage 38% Auras 8% Life Exchange 8% Snow 8%
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High Synergy Cards

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

Font of Agonies Font of Agonies
+96% Synergy $0.61
Gallowbraid Gallowbraid
+80% Synergy $0.79
Repay in Kind Repay in Kind
+78% Synergy $4.52
Pact Weapon Pact Weapon
+78% Synergy $2.61
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+77% Synergy $0.51
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+67% Synergy $9.30
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+64% Synergy $0.32
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+55% Synergy $0.28
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+28% Synergy $4.18

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+11% Synergy $17.35
The One Ring The One Ring
+11% Synergy $101.75
Necropotence Necropotence
+5% Synergy $37.03

Creatures

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

Mortarion, Daemon Primarch Mortarion, Daemon Primarch
+60% Synergy $1.04
Magus of the Mirror Magus of the Mirror
+59% Synergy $0.57
Defiler of Flesh Defiler of Flesh
+56% Synergy $0.48
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+49% Synergy $11.60
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
+49% Synergy $0.31
Leech Gauntlet Leech Gauntlet
+40% Synergy $0.28
Fain, the Broker Fain, the Broker
+39% Synergy $2.61
Shadow of Mortality Shadow of Mortality
+39% Synergy $0.69
Platinum Angel Platinum Angel
+39% Synergy $8.26
Wall of Blood Wall of Blood
+39% Synergy $1.92
Tivash, Gloom Summoner Tivash, Gloom Summoner
+39% Synergy $0.46
Vampire Hexmage Vampire Hexmage
+39% Synergy $0.35
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+38% Synergy $0.26
Tree of Perdition Tree of Perdition
+38% Synergy $3.15
Thrull Parasite Thrull Parasite
+38% Synergy $0.38
Witch of the Moors Witch of the Moors
+36% Synergy $0.37
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+33% Synergy $0.32
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+31% Synergy $0.94
Sangromancer Sangromancer
+28% Synergy $0.94
Dread Presence Dread Presence
+26% Synergy $3.13
Mutated Cultist Mutated Cultist
+25% Synergy $1.56
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+24% Synergy $35.56
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+21% Synergy $0.63
Jerren, Corrupted Bishop Ormendahl, the Corrupter Jerren, Corrupted Bishop
+20% Synergy $0.46
Minion of the Wastes Minion of the Wastes
+20% Synergy $1.01
Gumdrop Poisoner Gumdrop Poisoner
+20% Synergy $0.27
Restless Bloodseeker Bloodsoaked Reveler Restless Bloodseeker
+20% Synergy $0.10
Caustic Bronco Caustic Bronco
+19% Synergy $0.31
Starving Revenant Starving Revenant
+19% Synergy $0.36
Torgaar, Famine Incarnate Torgaar, Famine Incarnate
+19% Synergy $0.40
Dross Harvester Dross Harvester
+19% Synergy $0.33
Marshland Bloodcaster Marshland Bloodcaster
+19% Synergy $0.32
Silversmote Ghoul Silversmote Ghoul
+19% Synergy $0.35
Bog Witch Bog Witch
+18% Synergy $5.35
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+17% Synergy $14.16
Dimir House Guard Dimir House Guard
+17% Synergy $0.29
Doom Whisperer Doom Whisperer
+17% Synergy $6.24
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+17% Synergy $0.29
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+16% Synergy $2.78
Blood Celebrant Blood Celebrant
+16% Synergy $0.96
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+16% Synergy $3.09
Grim Servant Grim Servant
+15% Synergy $0.21
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+14% Synergy $0.38
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+10% Synergy $36.33
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+9% Synergy $6.56
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+5% Synergy $89.91
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+4% Synergy $0.16
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+3% Synergy $0.75
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
0% Synergy $0.35
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
-8% Synergy $17.79

Instants

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

Unexpected Fangs Unexpected Fangs
+40% Synergy $0.32
Stunning Reversal Stunning Reversal
+39% Synergy $6.27
Rush of Vitality Rush of Vitality
+39% Synergy $0.12
Crypt Incursion Crypt Incursion
+37% Synergy $0.29
Tendrils of Corruption Tendrils of Corruption
+36% Synergy $0.30
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+30% Synergy $1.28
Toxin Analysis Toxin Analysis
+20% Synergy $0.21
Moment of Defiance Moment of Defiance
+20% Synergy $0.06
Nightmare's Thirst Nightmare's Thirst
+20% Synergy $0.14
Butcher's Glee Butcher's Glee
+20% Synergy $0.05
Spoils of the Vault Spoils of the Vault
+20% Synergy $0.54
Drag to the Underworld Drag to the Underworld
+19% Synergy $0.18
Necrologia Necrologia
+19% Synergy $0.65
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+19% Synergy $5.46
Return to Action Return to Action
+19% Synergy $0.29
Heartless Act Heartless Act
+18% Synergy $0.23
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+17% Synergy $0.61
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+17% Synergy $20.88
Rain of Filth Rain of Filth
+17% Synergy $12.34
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+16% Synergy $1.09
Withering Boon Withering Boon
+16% Synergy $18.31
Sacrifice Sacrifice
+15% Synergy $16.75
Dismember Dismember
+10% Synergy $5.37
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+8% Synergy $4.01
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+5% Synergy $1.26
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+2% Synergy $15.78
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+1% Synergy $3.00
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
0% Synergy $0.28
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-4% Synergy $26.21
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-6% Synergy $0.38
Defile Defile
-16% Synergy $1.37
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-27% Synergy $4.19

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Lifegain game plan forward for Morinfen.

Profane Transfusion Profane Transfusion
+57% Synergy $1.44
Infernal Contract Infernal Contract
+40% Synergy $0.75
Ashes to Ashes Ashes to Ashes
+40% Synergy $0.60
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+25% Synergy $2.85
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+23% Synergy $0.31
Mutilate Mutilate
+23% Synergy $1.97
Sanguine Indulgence Sanguine Indulgence
+20% Synergy $0.17
Essence Pulse Essence Pulse
+20% Synergy $0.36
Unbreakable Bond Unbreakable Bond
+20% Synergy $0.23
Essence Harvest Essence Harvest
+19% Synergy $0.40
Rush of Dread Rush of Dread
+17% Synergy $0.37
Corrupt Corrupt
+17% Synergy $0.11
Dark Petition Dark Petition
+16% Synergy $4.07
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+15% Synergy $0.31
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+15% Synergy $0.38
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+15% Synergy $0.27
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+10% Synergy $0.33
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+10% Synergy $3.51
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+8% Synergy $0.38
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+6% Synergy $2.09
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+5% Synergy $16.10
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+3% Synergy $4.98

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Morinfen Lifegain decks.

Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+59% Synergy $2.73
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+56% Synergy $31.83
The Last Ride The Last Ride
+50% Synergy $0.33
Moxite Refinery Moxite Refinery
+50% Synergy $0.36
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+49% Synergy $6.79
The Endstone The Endstone
+49% Synergy $1.97
Eternity Vessel Eternity Vessel
+40% Synergy $17.24
Poet's Quill Poet's Quill
+40% Synergy $0.30
Soul Conduit Soul Conduit
+39% Synergy $0.47
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+38% Synergy $10.35
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+37% Synergy $3.99
Power Conduit Power Conduit
+20% Synergy $9.11
T-45 Power Armor T-45 Power Armor
+20% Synergy $0.88
Batterbone Batterbone
+20% Synergy $0.29
Lich's Tomb Lich's Tomb
+20% Synergy $3.35
Batterskull Batterskull
+20% Synergy $4.11
Lich's Mirror Lich's Mirror
+20% Synergy $7.28
Oblivion Stone Oblivion Stone
+19% Synergy $0.36
Spellbook Spellbook
+19% Synergy $3.92
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+19% Synergy $9.52
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+19% Synergy $0.32
Ivory Tower Ivory Tower
+19% Synergy $0.30
The Book of Vile Darkness The Book of Vile Darkness
+19% Synergy $0.49
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+18% Synergy $4.85
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+18% Synergy $14.32
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+18% Synergy $2.02
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+16% Synergy $0.82
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+8% Synergy $0.74
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $0.32
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-8% Synergy $5.36
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $2.99
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-22% Synergy $10.47

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Lifegain strategy in Morinfen decks.

Cartouche of Ambition Cartouche of Ambition
+40% Synergy $0.11
Mark of the Vampire Mark of the Vampire
+40% Synergy $0.07
Eternal Thirst Eternal Thirst
+38% Synergy $0.35
Greed Greed
+33% Synergy $0.37
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+20% Synergy $4.02
Chainer's Torment Chainer's Torment
+20% Synergy $0.20
Grasping Shadows Shadows' Lair Grasping Shadows
+20% Synergy $0.21
Lich Lich
+20% Synergy $964.50
Soul Channeling Soul Channeling
+20% Synergy $0.25
Aspect of Lamprey Aspect of Lamprey
+20% Synergy $0.16
Protection Racket Protection Racket
+19% Synergy $2.78
Lich's Mastery Lich's Mastery
+19% Synergy $1.10
Blessing of Leeches Blessing of Leeches
+19% Synergy $0.53
Unspeakable Symbol Unspeakable Symbol
+19% Synergy $3.36
Arguel's Blood Fast Temple of Aclazotz Arguel's Blood Fast
+19% Synergy $0.33
Necrodominance Necrodominance
+17% Synergy $3.97
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+17% Synergy $13.44
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+14% Synergy $2.13
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+9% Synergy $18.56
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+8% Synergy $5.63
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+7% Synergy $36.84
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+3% Synergy $4.74
Grave Pact Grave Pact
0% Synergy $29.50

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Morinfen's Lifegain game plan.

Sorin Markov Sorin Markov
+18% Synergy $9.40
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+6% Synergy $11.60

Utility Lands

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

Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+39% Synergy $12.93
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+39% Synergy $0.30
Peat Bog Peat Bog
+38% Synergy $2.92
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+21% Synergy $0.36
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+17% Synergy $7.92
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+15% Synergy $1.00
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+13% Synergy $2.85
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+12% Synergy $0.32
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+10% Synergy $0.37
War Room War Room
+4% Synergy $1.99
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-7% Synergy $0.63
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $2.76
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-15% Synergy $13.47
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-35% Synergy $29.69

Mana Artifacts

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

Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+32% Synergy $19.24
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+18% Synergy $0.36
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+15% Synergy $0.54
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy $1.40
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+14% Synergy $6.16
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+12% Synergy $0.25
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+11% Synergy $0.34
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+10% Synergy $36.37
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+9% Synergy $3.83
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $0.60
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $2.60
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-22% Synergy $0.46

Lands

The mana base behind Morinfen's Lifegain decks.

Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+31% Synergy $0.94
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+19% Synergy $0.24
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+17% Synergy $0.26
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+16% Synergy $1.09
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+16% Synergy $0.39
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+15% Synergy $0.24
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+15% Synergy $0.52
Swamp Swamp
+5% Synergy $0.07
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+1% Synergy $3.00

Similar Commanders

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

Moseo, Vein's New Dean Moseo, Vein's New Dean
Tivash, Gloom Summoner Tivash, Gloom Summoner
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ravos, Soultender Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ravos, Soultender
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Tymna the Weaver Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Tymna the Weaver
Fluros of Myra's Marvels Tymna the Weaver Fluros of Myra's Marvels // Tymna the Weaver
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ravos, Soultender Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ravos, Soultender
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Sengir, the Dark Baron Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Tymna the Weaver Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Tymna the Weaver
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Sengir, the Dark Baron Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Tymna the Weaver Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Tymna the Weaver
Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Tymna the Weaver Nocturno of Myra's Marvels // Tymna the Weaver
Mai, Scornful Striker Mai, Scornful Striker
The Last Ride The Last Ride
Madame Null, Power Broker Madame Null, Power Broker
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Halana, Kessig Ranger Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Halana, Kessig Ranger // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Radiant, Serra Archangel Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Savanti Romero, Time's Exile Savanti Romero, Time's Exile
Blech, Loafing Pest Blech, Loafing Pest
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Halana, Kessig Ranger Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Halana, Kessig Ranger // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Hardy of Myra's Marvels Tymna the Weaver Hardy of Myra's Marvels // Tymna the Weaver
Mister Negative Mister Negative
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Gallowbraid Gallowbraid
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Kodama of the East Tree Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kodama of the East Tree
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Sapling of Colfenor Sapling of Colfenor
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Prava of the Steel Legion Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Prava of the Steel Legion
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Sengir, the Dark Baron Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Dina, Essence Brewer Dina, Essence Brewer
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Mortarion, Daemon Primarch Mortarion, Daemon Primarch
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel