The Gaffer (Commander) - Lifegain

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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Moxfield
Scryfall
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Erode
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
11%synergy
Doctor Strange, Surgeon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Avenge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Mind Stone
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Potioner's Trove
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cleric Class
78%inclusion174 decks222 decks
71%synergy
Soul's Attendant
84%inclusion187 decks222 decks
70%synergy
Soul Warden
91%inclusion202 decks222 decks
70%synergy
Shattered Angel
69%inclusion154 decks222 decks
65%synergy
Crested Sunmare
65%inclusion144 decks222 decks
62%synergy
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
63%inclusion140 decks222 decks
62%synergy
Revitalize
64%inclusion142 decks222 decks
61%synergy
Auriok Champion
64%inclusion141 decks222 decks
59%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
67%inclusion35 decks52 decks
57%synergy
Radiant Fountain
59%inclusion132 decks222 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion185 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Path to Exile
77%inclusion171 decks222 decks
10%synergy
Pearl Medallion
72%inclusion159 decks222 decks
11%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
68%inclusion152 decks222 decks
47%synergy
Angel of Vitality
62%inclusion138 decks222 decks
49%synergy
The Wind Crystal
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
39%synergy
Exemplar of Light
61%inclusion83 decks137 decks
46%synergy
Valkyrie Harbinger
59%inclusion132 decks222 decks
48%synergy
Angelic Accord
59%inclusion131 decks222 decks
50%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
58%inclusion128 decks222 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
32%inclusion71 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
32%inclusion70 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
23%inclusion50 decks222 decks
-1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
16%inclusion36 decks222 decks
-6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion26 decks222 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion24 decks222 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
56%inclusion124 decks222 decks
44%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
56%inclusion124 decks222 decks
52%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
55%inclusion121 decks222 decks
51%synergy
Resplendent Angel
54%inclusion119 decks222 decks
40%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
48%inclusion107 decks222 decks
42%synergy
Suture Priest
48%inclusion106 decks222 decks
35%synergy
Serra Ascendant
46%inclusion103 decks222 decks
34%synergy
Archangel of Thune
45%inclusion100 decks222 decks
31%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
45%inclusion99 decks222 decks
35%synergy
Knight of Dawn's Light
42%inclusion94 decks222 decks
42%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
42%inclusion93 decks222 decks
29%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
41%inclusion91 decks222 decks
15%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
37%inclusion83 decks222 decks
33%synergy
Guide of Souls
37%inclusion83 decks222 decks
30%synergy
Speaker of the Heavens
37%inclusion82 decks222 decks
29%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
36%inclusion79 decks222 decks
33%synergy
Ocelot Pride
32%inclusion72 decks222 decks
26%synergy
Esper Sentinel
32%inclusion71 decks222 decks
-2%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
30%inclusion67 decks222 decks
27%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
30%inclusion66 decks222 decks
25%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
29%inclusion64 decks222 decks
10%synergy
Celestial Force
28%inclusion63 decks222 decks
28%synergy
Starfield Shepherd
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Claim Jumper
26%inclusion58 decks222 decks
17%synergy
Leonin Elder
26%inclusion58 decks222 decks
25%synergy
Angel of Destiny
26%inclusion57 decks222 decks
16%synergy
Curious Farm Animals
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
25%synergy
Righteous Valkyrie
24%inclusion53 decks222 decks
9%synergy
Mother of Runes
22%inclusion49 decks222 decks
1%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
21%inclusion47 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Lunarch Veteran
21%inclusion46 decks222 decks
16%synergy
Sun Titan
20%inclusion45 decks222 decks
-2%synergy
Cat Collector
20%inclusion27 decks134 decks
18%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion44 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
19%inclusion43 decks222 decks
16%synergy
Attended Healer
19%inclusion42 decks222 decks
18%synergy
Ajani's Pridemate
19%inclusion42 decks222 decks
14%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
18%inclusion41 decks222 decks
-4%synergy
Essence Channeler
17%inclusion34 decks202 decks
15%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
17%inclusion37 decks222 decks
9%synergy
Syndic of Tithes
16%inclusion36 decks222 decks
16%synergy
Enduring Innocence
16%inclusion29 decks179 decks
3%synergy
Leonardo, Cutting Edge
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Spectrum Sentinel
15%inclusion33 decks222 decks
14%synergy
Lifecreed Duo
15%inclusion30 decks204 decks
12%synergy
Regna, the Redeemer
14%inclusion32 decks222 decks
14%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
14%inclusion32 decks222 decks
10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion31 decks222 decks
-6%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
14%inclusion31 decks222 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
50%inclusion112 decks222 decks
9%synergy
Invoke the Divine
48%inclusion106 decks222 decks
45%synergy
Riot Control
46%inclusion103 decks222 decks
43%synergy
Reprieve
44%inclusion97 decks222 decks
21%synergy
Light of Hope
40%inclusion88 decks222 decks
38%synergy
Restoration Magic
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
35%inclusion78 decks222 decks
26%synergy
Union of the Third Path
33%inclusion74 decks222 decks
33%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
32%inclusion72 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
27%inclusion61 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Ritual of Rejuvenation
23%inclusion52 decks222 decks
23%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
22%inclusion48 decks222 decks
-3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
20%inclusion40 decks204 decks
6%synergy
Reviving Dose
19%inclusion42 decks222 decks
19%synergy
Divine Offering
18%inclusion41 decks222 decks
18%synergy
Awe Strike
18%inclusion41 decks222 decks
18%synergy
Healing Grace
16%inclusion35 decks222 decks
16%synergy
Blessed Reversal
15%inclusion34 decks222 decks
15%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion32 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
14%inclusion31 decks222 decks
12%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion31 decks222 decks
-11%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
14%inclusion30 decks222 decks
-5%synergy
Scent of Jasmine
13%inclusion29 decks222 decks
13%synergy
Mana Tithe
12%inclusion27 decks222 decks
0%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion25 decks222 decks
1%synergy
Honor the Fallen
11%inclusion24 decks222 decks
11%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
9.0%inclusion20 decks222 decks
1%synergy
Serene Offering
9.0%inclusion20 decks222 decks
9%synergy
Healing Salve
9.0%inclusion20 decks222 decks
9%synergy
Congregate
7.7%inclusion17 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Rally for the Throne
7.2%inclusion16 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Kabira Takedown
7.2%inclusion16 decks222 decks
1%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.8%inclusion15 decks222 decks
1%synergy
Everybody Lives!
6.3%inclusion14 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Get Lost
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Fumigate
41%inclusion92 decks222 decks
34%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
36%inclusion79 decks222 decks
31%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
35%inclusion77 decks222 decks
31%synergy
Sanctify
35%inclusion77 decks222 decks
33%synergy
Austere Command
31%inclusion68 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Storm Herd
29%inclusion64 decks222 decks
26%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
18%inclusion40 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
13%inclusion28 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
11%inclusion24 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Cut a Deal
10%inclusion23 decks222 decks
-5%synergy
Lucky Offering
9.5%inclusion21 decks222 decks
9%synergy
Wrath of God
8.6%inclusion19 decks222 decks
-6%synergy
Ondu Inversion
8.1%inclusion18 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Late to Dinner
8.1%inclusion18 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
8.1%inclusion18 decks222 decks
-5%synergy
Winds of Abandon
7.2%inclusion16 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Lay Down Arms
7.2%inclusion16 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Emeria's Call
7.2%inclusion16 decks222 decks
1%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
6.8%inclusion15 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Solemn Offering
6.3%inclusion14 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Mass Calcify
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
-7%synergy
Restoration Seminar
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Alhammarret's Archive
54%inclusion119 decks222 decks
50%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
52%inclusion116 decks222 decks
44%synergy
The Book of Exalted Deeds
45%inclusion100 decks222 decks
35%synergy
Lembas
39%inclusion86 decks222 decks
37%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
35%inclusion77 decks222 decks
30%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
26%inclusion58 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Potion of Healing
22%inclusion49 decks222 decks
21%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
22%inclusion49 decks222 decks
13%synergy
Candy Trail
22%inclusion49 decks222 decks
21%synergy
Oketra's Monument
22%inclusion48 decks222 decks
-6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
21%inclusion46 decks222 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion39 decks222 decks
-10%synergy
Field-Tested Frying Pan
15%inclusion34 decks222 decks
15%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
15%inclusion33 decks222 decks
14%synergy
Angel's Feather
14%inclusion30 decks222 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion28 decks222 decks
-23%synergy
Ivory Tower
13%inclusion28 decks222 decks
12%synergy
Excalibur II
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Sun Droplet
10%inclusion23 decks222 decks
10%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
10%inclusion22 decks222 decks
9%synergy
Trading Post
9.5%inclusion21 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Bagel and Schmear
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Hot Dog Cart
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Carrot Cake
8.5%inclusion18 decks213 decks
8%synergy
Endless Atlas
7.7%inclusion17 decks222 decks
1%synergy
The Underworld Cookbook
6.3%inclusion14 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Fountain of Renewal
6.3%inclusion14 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
5.9%inclusion13 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Nutrient Block
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Venser's Journal
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Instant Ramen
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Griffin Aerie
55%inclusion122 decks222 decks
52%synergy
Peace of Mind
42%inclusion94 decks222 decks
42%synergy
Blind Obedience
39%inclusion87 decks222 decks
29%synergy
Test of Endurance
39%inclusion87 decks222 decks
35%synergy
Leyline of Hope
38%inclusion81 decks215 decks
34%synergy
Land Tax
30%inclusion67 decks222 decks
-2%synergy
Dawn of Hope
30%inclusion67 decks222 decks
23%synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
27%inclusion61 decks222 decks
25%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
26%inclusion58 decks222 decks
19%synergy
Boon Reflection
23%inclusion52 decks222 decks
22%synergy
Sigarda's Splendor
22%inclusion48 decks222 decks
17%synergy
Rewards of Diversity
21%inclusion46 decks222 decks
21%synergy
Ghostly Prison
20%inclusion45 decks222 decks
-1%synergy
Ashes of the Abhorrent
20%inclusion45 decks222 decks
19%synergy
Righteous Cause
18%inclusion40 decks222 decks
17%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
17%inclusion38 decks222 decks
0%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
15%inclusion33 decks222 decks
0%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
12%inclusion27 decks222 decks
-2%synergy
Orim's Prayer
11%inclusion24 decks222 decks
10%synergy
Monologue Tax
10%inclusion23 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Abiding Grace
10%inclusion23 decks222 decks
9%synergy
Dawn of a New Age
9.0%inclusion20 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Light of Promise
8.6%inclusion19 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
7.2%inclusion16 decks222 decks
-0%synergy
Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit
6.8%inclusion15 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Endless Foot Assault
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
6.4%inclusion13 decks202 decks
-3%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
-1%synergy
Smuggler's Share
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
35%inclusion78 decks222 decks
31%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
55%inclusion122 decks222 decks
31%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
44%inclusion98 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
43%inclusion96 decks222 decks
40%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
43%inclusion95 decks222 decks
11%synergy
War Room
40%inclusion88 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
37%inclusion83 decks222 decks
23%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Minas Tirith
25%inclusion55 decks222 decks
-2%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
23%inclusion50 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
21%inclusion46 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
18%inclusion40 decks222 decks
-4%synergy
Secluded Steppe
16%inclusion36 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Blighted Steppe
14%inclusion30 decks222 decks
11%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
12%inclusion26 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Monumental Henge
9.5%inclusion21 decks222 decks
-4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.6%inclusion19 decks222 decks
-19%synergy
Mistveil Plains
8.1%inclusion18 decks222 decks
1%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-0%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-6%synergy
Ghost Quarter
7.2%inclusion16 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.2%inclusion16 decks222 decks
-4%synergy
Arid Archway
6.8%inclusion15 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.8%inclusion15 decks222 decks
-4%synergy
Karoo
6.8%inclusion15 decks222 decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Field
6.3%inclusion14 decks222 decks
1%synergy
Guildless Commons
6.3%inclusion14 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
5.9%inclusion13 decks222 decks
-12%synergy
Kor Haven
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
0%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion188 decks222 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
64%inclusion143 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
43%inclusion95 decks222 decks
27%synergy
Pristine Talisman
42%inclusion94 decks222 decks
38%synergy
Mind Stone
31%inclusion69 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
18%inclusion40 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Marble Diamond
17%inclusion38 decks222 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion29 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Orazca Relic
10%inclusion23 decks222 decks
10%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
9.5%inclusion21 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Golden Egg
9.0%inclusion20 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.1%inclusion18 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Paradise Plume
7.2%inclusion16 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
7.2%inclusion16 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Nyx Lotus
7.2%inclusion16 decks222 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.3%inclusion14 decks222 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Plains
92%inclusion204 decks222 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
34%inclusion76 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion44 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion32 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Demolition Field
13%inclusion29 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
9.5%inclusion21 decks222 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
9.0%inclusion20 decks222 decks
1%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
8.6%inclusion19 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Ondu Inversion
8.1%inclusion18 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Kabira Takedown
7.2%inclusion16 decks222 decks
1%synergy
Emeria's Call
7.2%inclusion16 decks222 decks
1%synergy
Skyclave Cleric
7.2%inclusion16 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
3%synergy