The Gaffer (Commander) - Core

Landon Crispens
Apr 16, 2026
Counters and Lifegain With Leonardo, Cutting Edge in Commander
Mono-white lifegain and counters can make for a potent Commander deck. Especially when you sneak in Leonardo, Cutting Edge.
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Leonardo, Cutting Edge
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Potioner's Trove
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Joined Researchers
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Shattered Angel
82%inclusion106 decks130 decks
77%synergy
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
67%inclusion87 decks130 decks
66%synergy
Radiant Fountain
69%inclusion90 decks130 decks
64%synergy
Revitalize
66%inclusion86 decks130 decks
63%synergy
Soul's Attendant
76%inclusion99 decks130 decks
62%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
65%inclusion85 decks130 decks
62%synergy
Soul Warden
82%inclusion106 decks130 decks
60%synergy
Cleric Class
67%inclusion87 decks130 decks
59%synergy
Griffin Aerie
55%inclusion72 decks130 decks
53%synergy
Invoke the Divine
55%inclusion72 decks130 decks
52%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion102 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Pearl Medallion
65%inclusion85 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Path to Exile
63%inclusion82 decks130 decks
-4%synergy
Angelic Accord
60%inclusion78 decks130 decks
51%synergy
Valkyrie Harbinger
57%inclusion74 decks130 decks
45%synergy
Angel of Vitality
57%inclusion74 decks130 decks
44%synergy
Exemplar of Light
55%inclusion53 decks97 decks
40%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
55%inclusion71 decks130 decks
34%synergy
Crested Sunmare
54%inclusion70 decks130 decks
51%synergy
Auriok Champion
52%inclusion68 decks130 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
-8%synergy
Teferi's Protection
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
-16%synergy
Creatures
Resplendent Angel
50%inclusion65 decks130 decks
36%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
49%inclusion64 decks130 decks
38%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
48%inclusion63 decks130 decks
44%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
46%inclusion60 decks130 decks
20%synergy
Knight of Dawn's Light
45%inclusion59 decks130 decks
45%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
44%inclusion57 decks130 decks
41%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
43%inclusion56 decks130 decks
37%synergy
Speaker of the Heavens
41%inclusion53 decks130 decks
32%synergy
Suture Priest
39%inclusion51 decks130 decks
26%synergy
Celestial Force
38%inclusion49 decks130 decks
37%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
37%inclusion48 decks130 decks
27%synergy
Leonin Elder
36%inclusion47 decks130 decks
35%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
35%inclusion46 decks130 decks
31%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
35%inclusion45 decks130 decks
21%synergy
Archangel of Thune
34%inclusion44 decks130 decks
20%synergy
Lunarch Veteran
29%inclusion38 decks130 decks
24%synergy
Ajani's Pridemate
29%inclusion38 decks130 decks
24%synergy
Guide of Souls
29%inclusion37 decks127 decks
22%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
28%inclusion36 decks130 decks
25%synergy
Curious Farm Animals
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Serra Ascendant
26%inclusion34 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
25%inclusion33 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Essence Channeler
25%inclusion28 decks113 decks
23%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
24%inclusion31 decks130 decks
21%synergy
Sun Titan
23%inclusion30 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Claim Jumper
22%inclusion29 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
21%inclusion27 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Righteous Valkyrie
21%inclusion27 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
20%inclusion26 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Angel of Destiny
20%inclusion26 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Astrid Peth
20%inclusion26 decks130 decks
19%synergy
Syndic of Tithes
19%inclusion25 decks130 decks
19%synergy
Ocelot Pride
19%inclusion24 decks126 decks
13%synergy
Regna, the Redeemer
18%inclusion24 decks130 decks
18%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
18%inclusion24 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Attended Healer
18%inclusion24 decks130 decks
18%synergy
Starfield Shepherd
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion23 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Children of Korlis
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
16%synergy
Apothecary White
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Defiler of Faith
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Impassioned Orator
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Loyal Warhound
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Cat Collector
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
14%synergy
Spectrum Sentinel
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Ambitious Farmhand
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Healer's Flock
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Riot Control
52%inclusion68 decks130 decks
49%synergy
Generous Gift
49%inclusion64 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Light of Hope
44%inclusion57 decks130 decks
43%synergy
Union of the Third Path
42%inclusion54 decks130 decks
41%synergy
Reprieve
39%inclusion51 decks130 decks
17%synergy
Restoration Magic
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
32%inclusion41 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
31%inclusion40 decks130 decks
22%synergy
Ritual of Rejuvenation
28%inclusion37 decks130 decks
28%synergy
Divine Offering
27%inclusion35 decks130 decks
26%synergy
Awe Strike
25%inclusion32 decks130 decks
24%synergy
Healing Grace
25%inclusion32 decks130 decks
24%synergy
Reviving Dose
22%inclusion28 decks130 decks
21%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
21%inclusion27 decks127 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
19%inclusion25 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
17%inclusion20 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
-8%synergy
Scent of Jasmine
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
17%synergy
Blessed Reversal
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
16%synergy
Healing Salve
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Congregate
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Serene Offering
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
-6%synergy
Honor the Fallen
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Mana Tithe
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Triumphant Surge
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Rally for the Throne
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Kabira Takedown
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Shelter
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Ray of Dissolution
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Brave the Elements
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
-5%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
-16%synergy
Silverstrike
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Disenchant
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
-10%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Dazzling Reflection
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Blessed Alliance
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Second Breakfast
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Fumigate
48%inclusion62 decks130 decks
40%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
45%inclusion59 decks130 decks
42%synergy
Storm Herd
38%inclusion49 decks130 decks
35%synergy
Sanctify
36%inclusion47 decks130 decks
35%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
33%inclusion43 decks130 decks
28%synergy
Austere Command
32%inclusion42 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
21%inclusion27 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Cut a Deal
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Late to Dinner
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Lucky Offering
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Ondu Inversion
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Lay Down Arms
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Emeria's Call
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Winds of Abandon
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
-7%synergy
Solemn Offering
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
6%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Gift of Estates
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Wrath of God
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
-9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Well of Lost Dreams
47%inclusion61 decks130 decks
39%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
45%inclusion59 decks130 decks
37%synergy
Lembas
44%inclusion57 decks130 decks
42%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
42%inclusion54 decks130 decks
38%synergy
The Wind Crystal
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
20%synergy
The Book of Exalted Deeds
38%inclusion50 decks130 decks
28%synergy
Potion of Healing
35%inclusion46 decks130 decks
35%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
33%inclusion43 decks130 decks
28%synergy
Candy Trail
26%inclusion34 decks130 decks
25%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
23%inclusion30 decks130 decks
22%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
22%inclusion29 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Oketra's Monument
21%inclusion27 decks130 decks
-7%synergy
Field-Tested Frying Pan
21%inclusion27 decks130 decks
20%synergy
Excalibur II
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
20%inclusion24 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
18%inclusion24 decks130 decks
-6%synergy
Angel's Feather
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Ivory Tower
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Trading Post
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
-15%synergy
Carrot Cake
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Instant Ramen
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Hot Dog Cart
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Endless Atlas
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
-27%synergy
Sun Droplet
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
8%synergy
The Underworld Cookbook
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Witch's Oven
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Prism Ring
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Chalice of Life
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Bumbleflower's Sharepot
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Bagel and Schmear
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Shadowspear
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
-4%synergy
Enchantments
Peace of Mind
45%inclusion59 decks130 decks
45%synergy
Dawn of Hope
38%inclusion50 decks130 decks
31%synergy
Leyline of Hope
38%inclusion46 decks120 decks
35%synergy
Test of Endurance
34%inclusion44 decks130 decks
30%synergy
Blind Obedience
33%inclusion43 decks130 decks
22%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
28%inclusion36 decks130 decks
21%synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
27%inclusion35 decks130 decks
24%synergy
Rewards of Diversity
25%inclusion33 decks130 decks
25%synergy
Sigarda's Splendor
25%inclusion33 decks130 decks
20%synergy
Righteous Cause
22%inclusion29 decks130 decks
21%synergy
Ashes of the Abhorrent
22%inclusion29 decks130 decks
21%synergy
Ghostly Prison
18%inclusion24 decks130 decks
-2%synergy
Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Land Tax
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
-16%synergy
Boon Reflection
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Light of Promise
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Orim's Prayer
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
-6%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Abiding Grace
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Dawn of a New Age
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Ephara's Radiance
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Monologue Tax
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Food Coma
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
0%synergy
Sunbond
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
4%synergy
The Restoration of Eiganjo
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Spirit Link
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
25%inclusion32 decks130 decks
20%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
55%inclusion72 decks130 decks
32%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
42%inclusion55 decks130 decks
39%synergy
War Room
41%inclusion53 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
35%inclusion45 decks130 decks
21%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
29%inclusion38 decks130 decks
-9%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
25%inclusion32 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Secluded Steppe
24%inclusion31 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
23%inclusion30 decks130 decks
-9%synergy
Blighted Steppe
20%inclusion26 decks130 decks
18%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
-14%synergy
Mistveil Plains
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
-12%synergy
Monumental Henge
10%inclusion13 decks126 decks
-3%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
New Benalia
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
6%synergy
The Fair Basilica
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Karoo
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
-18%synergy
Guildless Commons
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Arid Archway
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
-12%synergy
High Market
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
-6%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78%inclusion102 decks130 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
62%inclusion80 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Pristine Talisman
45%inclusion59 decks130 decks
41%synergy
Thought Vessel
41%inclusion53 decks130 decks
25%synergy
Mind Stone
41%inclusion53 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Marble Diamond
23%inclusion30 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Orazca Relic
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Golden Egg
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Paradise Plume
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Nyx Lotus
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
92%inclusion119 decks130 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
47%inclusion61 decks130 decks
19%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
19%inclusion25 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion23 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Ondu Inversion
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Kabira Takedown
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Emeria's Call
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Demolition Field
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Skyclave Cleric
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
7%synergy