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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Doctor Strange, Surgeon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Doctor Jane Foster
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Shattered Angel
79%inclusion98 decks124 decks
74%synergy
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
67%inclusion83 decks124 decks
66%synergy
Radiant Fountain
70%inclusion87 decks124 decks
65%synergy
Soul's Attendant
78%inclusion97 decks124 decks
64%synergy
Revitalize
65%inclusion80 decks124 decks
62%synergy
Soul Warden
82%inclusion102 decks124 decks
61%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
65%inclusion80 decks124 decks
61%synergy
Cleric Class
67%inclusion83 decks124 decks
59%synergy
Griffin Aerie
56%inclusion69 decks124 decks
53%synergy
Crested Sunmare
55%inclusion68 decks124 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion95 decks124 decks
1%synergy
Pearl Medallion
67%inclusion83 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Path to Exile
63%inclusion78 decks124 decks
-4%synergy
Angelic Accord
59%inclusion73 decks124 decks
50%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
57%inclusion71 decks124 decks
36%synergy
Valkyrie Harbinger
56%inclusion69 decks124 decks
44%synergy
Exemplar of Light
55%inclusion56 decks101 decks
41%synergy
Angel of Vitality
55%inclusion68 decks124 decks
42%synergy
Auriok Champion
52%inclusion65 decks124 decks
47%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
15%inclusion19 decks124 decks
-8%synergy
Teferi's Protection
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
-16%synergy
Creatures
Resplendent Angel
52%inclusion64 decks124 decks
38%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
49%inclusion61 decks124 decks
38%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
46%inclusion57 decks124 decks
43%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
44%inclusion54 decks124 decks
39%synergy
Knight of Dawn's Light
44%inclusion54 decks124 decks
43%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
43%inclusion53 decks124 decks
37%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
43%inclusion53 decks124 decks
17%synergy
Suture Priest
40%inclusion49 decks124 decks
27%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
38%inclusion47 decks124 decks
28%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
37%inclusion46 decks124 decks
33%synergy
Speaker of the Heavens
37%inclusion46 decks124 decks
29%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
36%inclusion45 decks124 decks
23%synergy
Celestial Force
36%inclusion45 decks124 decks
36%synergy
Archangel of Thune
35%inclusion44 decks124 decks
21%synergy
Leonin Elder
35%inclusion43 decks124 decks
34%synergy
Guide of Souls
32%inclusion40 decks124 decks
25%synergy
Lunarch Veteran
31%inclusion39 decks124 decks
27%synergy
Ajani's Pridemate
28%inclusion35 decks124 decks
23%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
28%inclusion35 decks124 decks
25%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
27%inclusion33 decks124 decks
24%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
27%inclusion33 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Serra Ascendant
26%inclusion32 decks124 decks
13%synergy
Essence Channeler
24%inclusion28 decks117 decks
22%synergy
Sun Titan
23%inclusion29 decks124 decks
1%synergy
Righteous Valkyrie
23%inclusion29 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Claim Jumper
23%inclusion28 decks124 decks
13%synergy
Curious Farm Animals
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Angel of Destiny
21%inclusion26 decks124 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion25 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
20%inclusion25 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Ocelot Pride
20%inclusion25 decks124 decks
14%synergy
Astrid Peth
20%inclusion25 decks124 decks
19%synergy
Starfield Shepherd
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
19%inclusion23 decks124 decks
-1%synergy
Regna, the Redeemer
19%inclusion23 decks124 decks
18%synergy
Syndic of Tithes
19%inclusion23 decks124 decks
18%synergy
Attended Healer
18%inclusion22 decks124 decks
17%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
17%inclusion21 decks124 decks
13%synergy
Apothecary White
16%inclusion20 decks124 decks
15%synergy
Impassioned Orator
16%inclusion20 decks124 decks
12%synergy
Cat Collector
16%inclusion16 decks100 decks
14%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
15%inclusion19 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Defiler of Faith
15%inclusion18 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Ambitious Farmhand
15%inclusion18 decks124 decks
13%synergy
Spectrum Sentinel
15%inclusion18 decks124 decks
14%synergy
Children of Korlis
15%inclusion18 decks124 decks
13%synergy
Loyal Warhound
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Lifecreed Duo
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Joined Researchers
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
13%inclusion16 decks124 decks
-10%synergy
Instants
Invoke the Divine
51%inclusion63 decks124 decks
48%synergy
Riot Control
51%inclusion63 decks124 decks
48%synergy
Generous Gift
49%inclusion61 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Light of Hope
43%inclusion53 decks124 decks
42%synergy
Reprieve
42%inclusion52 decks124 decks
19%synergy
Union of the Third Path
39%inclusion48 decks124 decks
38%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
32%inclusion40 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
31%inclusion39 decks124 decks
23%synergy
Divine Offering
27%inclusion34 decks124 decks
27%synergy
Restoration Magic
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Ritual of Rejuvenation
25%inclusion31 decks124 decks
25%synergy
Awe Strike
25%inclusion31 decks124 decks
25%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
23%inclusion28 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Healing Grace
23%inclusion28 decks124 decks
22%synergy
Reviving Dose
20%inclusion25 decks124 decks
20%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
19%inclusion24 decks124 decks
-6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
19%inclusion24 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Scent of Jasmine
16%inclusion20 decks124 decks
16%synergy
Blessed Reversal
15%inclusion19 decks124 decks
15%synergy
Congregate
15%inclusion19 decks124 decks
14%synergy
Healing Salve
15%inclusion18 decks124 decks
14%synergy
Erode
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Serene Offering
12%inclusion15 decks124 decks
12%synergy
Honor the Fallen
12%inclusion15 decks124 decks
12%synergy
Mana Tithe
12%inclusion15 decks124 decks
0%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
12%inclusion15 decks124 decks
-6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
-1%synergy
Kabira Takedown
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Triumphant Surge
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Rally for the Throne
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Brave the Elements
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
-4%synergy
Shelter
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
-16%synergy
Ray of Dissolution
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Disenchant
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
-9%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
-0%synergy
Silverstrike
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Blessed Alliance
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Exile
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Dawn Charm
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
-3%synergy
Second Breakfast
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Fumigate
51%inclusion63 decks124 decks
43%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
44%inclusion55 decks124 decks
41%synergy
Storm Herd
38%inclusion47 decks124 decks
35%synergy
Sanctify
37%inclusion46 decks124 decks
36%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
34%inclusion42 decks124 decks
29%synergy
Austere Command
31%inclusion39 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
21%inclusion26 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Cut a Deal
15%inclusion18 decks124 decks
-1%synergy
Late to Dinner
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
12%synergy
Lucky Offering
13%inclusion16 decks124 decks
12%synergy
Ondu Inversion
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
-1%synergy
Emeria's Call
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
-6%synergy
Lay Down Arms
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Solemn Offering
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Restoration Seminar
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Winds of Abandon
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
1%synergy
Wrath of God
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
-8%synergy
Gift of Estates
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
-1%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Wind Crystal
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
45%inclusion56 decks124 decks
37%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
45%inclusion56 decks124 decks
37%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
44%inclusion55 decks124 decks
40%synergy
Lembas
42%inclusion52 decks124 decks
40%synergy
The Book of Exalted Deeds
38%inclusion47 decks124 decks
28%synergy
Potion of Healing
35%inclusion43 decks124 decks
34%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
31%inclusion39 decks124 decks
26%synergy
Candy Trail
24%inclusion30 decks124 decks
23%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
23%inclusion28 decks124 decks
21%synergy
Excalibur II
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
22%inclusion27 decks124 decks
11%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
20%inclusion25 decks124 decks
12%synergy
Oketra's Monument
19%inclusion24 decks124 decks
-8%synergy
Field-Tested Frying Pan
19%inclusion24 decks124 decks
19%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
18%inclusion22 decks124 decks
-7%synergy
Angel's Feather
15%inclusion18 decks124 decks
12%synergy
Ivory Tower
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
13%synergy
Carrot Cake
12%inclusion15 decks124 decks
11%synergy
Trading Post
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
-17%synergy
Instant Ramen
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Hot Dog Cart
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Endless Atlas
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Sun Droplet
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Witch's Oven
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
-27%synergy
The Underworld Cookbook
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Bagel and Schmear
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Prism Ring
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Bumbleflower's Sharepot
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Chalice of Life
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
-2%synergy
Venser's Journal
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Peace of Mind
45%inclusion56 decks124 decks
45%synergy
Leyline of Hope
38%inclusion47 decks124 decks
34%synergy
Dawn of Hope
37%inclusion46 decks124 decks
30%synergy
Test of Endurance
35%inclusion43 decks124 decks
30%synergy
Blind Obedience
34%inclusion42 decks124 decks
23%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
29%inclusion36 decks124 decks
22%synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
26%inclusion32 decks124 decks
23%synergy
Sigarda's Splendor
23%inclusion29 decks124 decks
18%synergy
Rewards of Diversity
23%inclusion28 decks124 decks
22%synergy
Righteous Cause
22%inclusion27 decks124 decks
21%synergy
Ashes of the Abhorrent
20%inclusion25 decks124 decks
18%synergy
Ghostly Prison
20%inclusion25 decks124 decks
-1%synergy
Land Tax
18%inclusion22 decks124 decks
-15%synergy
Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit
17%inclusion21 decks124 decks
16%synergy
Boon Reflection
16%inclusion20 decks124 decks
15%synergy
Light of Promise
13%inclusion16 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
12%inclusion15 decks124 decks
-2%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
-6%synergy
Orim's Prayer
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
10%synergy
Abiding Grace
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
0%synergy
Dawn of a New Age
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Food Coma
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
-0%synergy
Ephara's Radiance
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
6%synergy
The Restoration of Eiganjo
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Monologue Tax
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
-0%synergy
Sunbond
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Faith's Fetters
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Link
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
24%inclusion30 decks124 decks
20%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
56%inclusion69 decks124 decks
32%synergy
War Room
42%inclusion52 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
42%inclusion52 decks124 decks
39%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
35%inclusion43 decks124 decks
21%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
28%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
31%inclusion38 decks124 decks
-8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
24%inclusion30 decks124 decks
-8%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
24%inclusion30 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Secluded Steppe
23%inclusion29 decks124 decks
11%synergy
Blighted Steppe
20%inclusion25 decks124 decks
18%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
13%inclusion16 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
13%inclusion16 decks124 decks
-14%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
12%inclusion15 decks124 decks
-0%synergy
Mistveil Plains
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Monumental Henge
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
-3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
-13%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
-0%synergy
New Benalia
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Guildless Commons
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Karoo
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
1%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
-11%synergy
Arid Archway
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
4%synergy
The Fair Basilica
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
-20%synergy
High Market
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Kor Haven
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
0%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
-6%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Inventors' Fair
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion98 decks124 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
60%inclusion75 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Pristine Talisman
44%inclusion54 decks124 decks
39%synergy
Thought Vessel
40%inclusion50 decks124 decks
24%synergy
Mind Stone
40%inclusion49 decks124 decks
13%synergy
Marble Diamond
22%inclusion27 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion20 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Orazca Relic
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
13%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
-1%synergy
Golden Egg
12%inclusion15 decks124 decks
11%synergy
Nyx Lotus
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Potioner's Trove
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Paradise Plume
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
93%inclusion115 decks124 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
48%inclusion59 decks124 decks
20%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion25 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
19%inclusion24 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Ondu Inversion
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Kabira Takedown
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Emeria's Call
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Skyclave Cleric
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Demolition Field
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
-0%synergy