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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10%synergy
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7%synergy
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77%synergy
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66%synergy
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64%synergy
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66%inclusion85 decks129 decks
63%synergy
Soul's Attendant
77%inclusion99 decks129 decks
62%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
65%inclusion84 decks129 decks
61%synergy
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61%synergy
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59%synergy
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53%synergy
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54%inclusion70 decks129 decks
51%synergy
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78%inclusion101 decks129 decks
3%synergy
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66%inclusion85 decks129 decks
6%synergy
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64%inclusion83 decks129 decks
-3%synergy
Angelic Accord
60%inclusion77 decks129 decks
51%synergy
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57%inclusion73 decks129 decks
43%synergy
Valkyrie Harbinger
56%inclusion72 decks129 decks
44%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
56%inclusion72 decks129 decks
35%synergy
Exemplar of Light
55%inclusion54 decks98 decks
40%synergy
Crested Sunmare
53%inclusion69 decks129 decks
51%synergy
Auriok Champion
53%inclusion68 decks129 decks
48%synergy
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Farewell
16%inclusion20 decks129 decks
-8%synergy
Teferi's Protection
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
-16%synergy
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Resplendent Angel
50%inclusion65 decks129 decks
37%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
50%inclusion65 decks129 decks
39%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
47%inclusion60 decks129 decks
42%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
45%inclusion58 decks129 decks
42%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
45%inclusion58 decks129 decks
19%synergy
Knight of Dawn's Light
45%inclusion58 decks129 decks
44%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
42%inclusion54 decks129 decks
36%synergy
Suture Priest
40%inclusion52 decks129 decks
28%synergy
Speaker of the Heavens
40%inclusion51 decks129 decks
31%synergy
Celestial Force
38%inclusion49 decks129 decks
38%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
37%inclusion48 decks129 decks
28%synergy
Leonin Elder
36%inclusion47 decks129 decks
35%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
36%inclusion46 decks129 decks
31%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
36%inclusion46 decks129 decks
23%synergy
Archangel of Thune
34%inclusion44 decks129 decks
20%synergy
Guide of Souls
30%inclusion38 decks128 decks
22%synergy
Lunarch Veteran
29%inclusion38 decks129 decks
25%synergy
Ajani's Pridemate
29%inclusion37 decks129 decks
24%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
27%inclusion35 decks129 decks
24%synergy
Serra Ascendant
26%inclusion34 decks129 decks
14%synergy
Curious Farm Animals
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
26%inclusion33 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Essence Channeler
25%inclusion28 decks114 decks
23%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
24%inclusion31 decks129 decks
21%synergy
Sun Titan
23%inclusion30 decks129 decks
1%synergy
Claim Jumper
22%inclusion28 decks129 decks
12%synergy
Righteous Valkyrie
21%inclusion27 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
21%inclusion27 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Astrid Peth
20%inclusion26 decks129 decks
19%synergy
Starfield Shepherd
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
19%inclusion25 decks129 decks
0%synergy
Angel of Destiny
19%inclusion25 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Regna, the Redeemer
19%inclusion25 decks129 decks
19%synergy
Syndic of Tithes
19%inclusion25 decks129 decks
19%synergy
Ocelot Pride
19%inclusion24 decks127 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion23 decks128 decks
1%synergy
Attended Healer
18%inclusion23 decks129 decks
17%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
17%inclusion22 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
17%inclusion22 decks129 decks
13%synergy
Cat Collector
16%inclusion16 decks97 decks
14%synergy
Impassioned Orator
16%inclusion21 decks129 decks
12%synergy
Apothecary White
16%inclusion21 decks129 decks
15%synergy
Children of Korlis
16%inclusion21 decks129 decks
15%synergy
Spectrum Sentinel
16%inclusion20 decks129 decks
15%synergy
Defiler of Faith
16%inclusion20 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Ambitious Farmhand
16%inclusion20 decks129 decks
14%synergy
Loyal Warhound
15%inclusion19 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
15%inclusion19 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Lifecreed Duo
14%inclusion16 decks117 decks
11%synergy
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Riot Control
53%inclusion68 decks129 decks
50%synergy
Generous Gift
49%inclusion63 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Light of Hope
45%inclusion58 decks129 decks
44%synergy
Reprieve
41%inclusion53 decks129 decks
18%synergy
Union of the Third Path
40%inclusion52 decks129 decks
40%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
32%inclusion41 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Restoration Magic
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
30%inclusion39 decks129 decks
21%synergy
Divine Offering
27%inclusion35 decks129 decks
27%synergy
Ritual of Rejuvenation
27%inclusion35 decks129 decks
27%synergy
Awe Strike
25%inclusion32 decks129 decks
24%synergy
Healing Grace
25%inclusion32 decks129 decks
25%synergy
Reviving Dose
21%inclusion27 decks129 decks
21%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
20%inclusion26 decks128 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
19%inclusion24 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
18%inclusion23 decks129 decks
-7%synergy
Scent of Jasmine
17%inclusion22 decks129 decks
17%synergy
Dawn's Truce
16%inclusion19 decks117 decks
2%synergy
Blessed Reversal
16%inclusion20 decks129 decks
15%synergy
Healing Salve
16%inclusion20 decks129 decks
15%synergy
Congregate
15%inclusion19 decks129 decks
14%synergy
Serene Offering
12%inclusion16 decks129 decks
12%synergy
Honor the Fallen
12%inclusion16 decks129 decks
12%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
12%inclusion16 decks129 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Tithe
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
0%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Rally for the Throne
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Kabira Takedown
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
-2%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
-16%synergy
Triumphant Surge
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Shelter
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Brave the Elements
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
-5%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Ray of Dissolution
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Silverstrike
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Disenchant
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
-10%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
-1%synergy
Dazzling Reflection
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Blessed Alliance
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Dawn Charm
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
-3%synergy
Second Breakfast
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Fumigate
49%inclusion63 decks129 decks
41%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
47%inclusion60 decks129 decks
43%synergy
Storm Herd
38%inclusion49 decks129 decks
35%synergy
Sanctify
36%inclusion47 decks129 decks
35%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
33%inclusion43 decks129 decks
29%synergy
Austere Command
33%inclusion42 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
20%inclusion26 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Late to Dinner
14%inclusion18 decks129 decks
13%synergy
Cut a Deal
14%inclusion18 decks129 decks
-1%synergy
Lucky Offering
13%inclusion17 decks129 decks
13%synergy
Ondu Inversion
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Lay Down Arms
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Emeria's Call
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
-3%synergy
Winds of Abandon
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
1%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
-6%synergy
Solemn Offering
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Wrath of God
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
-9%synergy
Gift of Estates
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
-1%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
0%synergy
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Well of Lost Dreams
47%inclusion60 decks129 decks
39%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
46%inclusion59 decks129 decks
37%synergy
Lembas
44%inclusion57 decks129 decks
42%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
43%inclusion55 decks129 decks
39%synergy
The Wind Crystal
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
19%synergy
The Book of Exalted Deeds
39%inclusion50 decks129 decks
29%synergy
Potion of Healing
35%inclusion45 decks129 decks
34%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
33%inclusion42 decks129 decks
27%synergy
Candy Trail
25%inclusion32 decks129 decks
24%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
23%inclusion30 decks129 decks
22%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
22%inclusion29 decks129 decks
12%synergy
Excalibur II
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Field-Tested Frying Pan
20%inclusion26 decks129 decks
20%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Oketra's Monument
19%inclusion25 decks129 decks
-9%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
18%inclusion23 decks129 decks
-6%synergy
Ivory Tower
16%inclusion20 decks129 decks
15%synergy
Angel's Feather
15%inclusion19 decks129 decks
12%synergy
Trading Post
13%inclusion17 decks129 decks
12%synergy
Carrot Cake
12%inclusion15 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
-16%synergy
Instant Ramen
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Hot Dog Cart
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Endless Atlas
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
-27%synergy
Sun Droplet
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Witch's Oven
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Bagel and Schmear
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
The Underworld Cookbook
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Prism Ring
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Bumbleflower's Sharepot
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
7%synergy
Chalice of Life
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Shadowspear
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
-4%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
-2%synergy
Venser's Journal
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Peace of Mind
46%inclusion59 decks129 decks
45%synergy
Dawn of Hope
39%inclusion50 decks129 decks
31%synergy
Leyline of Hope
38%inclusion46 decks121 decks
34%synergy
Blind Obedience
34%inclusion44 decks129 decks
23%synergy
Test of Endurance
33%inclusion43 decks129 decks
29%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
28%inclusion36 decks129 decks
21%synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
26%inclusion33 decks129 decks
23%synergy
Sigarda's Splendor
26%inclusion33 decks129 decks
20%synergy
Rewards of Diversity
25%inclusion32 decks129 decks
25%synergy
Righteous Cause
23%inclusion30 decks129 decks
22%synergy
Ashes of the Abhorrent
21%inclusion27 decks129 decks
19%synergy
Ghostly Prison
19%inclusion25 decks129 decks
-1%synergy
Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit
17%inclusion22 decks129 decks
16%synergy
Boon Reflection
16%inclusion20 decks129 decks
14%synergy
Land Tax
16%inclusion20 decks129 decks
-16%synergy
Light of Promise
13%inclusion17 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Orim's Prayer
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
-6%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
-3%synergy
Abiding Grace
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
1%synergy
Dawn of a New Age
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Ephara's Radiance
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Monologue Tax
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
0%synergy
Food Coma
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
0%synergy
The Restoration of Eiganjo
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Spirit Link
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
1%synergy
Sunbond
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Faith's Fetters
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
25%inclusion32 decks129 decks
20%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
56%inclusion72 decks129 decks
32%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
42%inclusion54 decks129 decks
39%synergy
War Room
40%inclusion52 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
33%inclusion43 decks129 decks
19%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
28%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
30%inclusion39 decks129 decks
-8%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
24%inclusion31 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
23%inclusion30 decks129 decks
-9%synergy
Secluded Steppe
23%inclusion30 decks129 decks
11%synergy
Blighted Steppe
19%inclusion25 decks129 decks
17%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
12%inclusion16 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
12%inclusion16 decks129 decks
-15%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
-1%synergy
Mistveil Plains
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
-3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
-12%synergy
New Benalia
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
-1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
-18%synergy
The Fair Basilica
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Karoo
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
0%synergy
Guildless Commons
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Arid Archway
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
-11%synergy
High Market
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
-1%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78%inclusion101 decks129 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion79 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Pristine Talisman
45%inclusion58 decks129 decks
40%synergy
Mind Stone
41%inclusion53 decks129 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
40%inclusion52 decks129 decks
24%synergy
Marble Diamond
22%inclusion29 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion22 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Orazca Relic
15%inclusion19 decks129 decks
14%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
14%inclusion18 decks129 decks
-1%synergy
Golden Egg
12%inclusion16 decks129 decks
12%synergy
Nyx Lotus
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
0%synergy
Paradise Plume
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
92%inclusion119 decks129 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
48%inclusion62 decks129 decks
20%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
19%inclusion24 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion23 decks128 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Ondu Inversion
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Kabira Takedown
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Emeria's Call
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
0%synergy
Skyclave Cleric
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Demolition Field
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
2%synergy