The Gaffer (Commander) - Core Lifegain

The Gaffer
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Landon Crispens
Apr 16, 2026
Landon Crispens
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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