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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8%synergy
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4%synergy
Potioner's Trove
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11%synergy
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Shattered Angel
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77%synergy
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68%inclusion88 decks130 decks
66%synergy
Radiant Fountain
70%inclusion91 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
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82%inclusion106 decks130 decks
60%synergy
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59%synergy
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55%inclusion72 decks130 decks
53%synergy
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55%inclusion71 decks130 decks
51%synergy
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78%inclusion102 decks130 decks
3%synergy
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65%inclusion85 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Path to Exile
64%inclusion83 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Angelic Accord
60%inclusion78 decks130 decks
51%synergy
Valkyrie Harbinger
56%inclusion73 decks130 decks
45%synergy
Angel of Vitality
56%inclusion73 decks130 decks
43%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
55%inclusion72 decks130 decks
34%synergy
Exemplar of Light
55%inclusion54 decks98 decks
40%synergy
Crested Sunmare
53%inclusion69 decks130 decks
50%synergy
Riot Control
53%inclusion69 decks130 decks
50%synergy
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Farewell
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
-7%synergy
Teferi's Protection
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
-16%synergy
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Auriok Champion
52%inclusion68 decks130 decks
47%synergy
Resplendent Angel
50%inclusion65 decks130 decks
36%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
50%inclusion65 decks130 decks
38%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
48%inclusion63 decks130 decks
44%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
45%inclusion59 decks130 decks
19%synergy
Knight of Dawn's Light
45%inclusion59 decks130 decks
45%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
45%inclusion58 decks130 decks
41%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
42%inclusion55 decks130 decks
36%synergy
Speaker of the Heavens
40%inclusion52 decks130 decks
32%synergy
Suture Priest
40%inclusion52 decks130 decks
27%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%inclusion46 decks130 decks
22%synergy
Archangel of Thune
34%inclusion44 decks130 decks
20%synergy
Guide of Souls
30%inclusion38 decks128 decks
22%synergy
Lunarch Veteran
29%inclusion38 decks130 decks
24%synergy
Ajani's Pridemate
29%inclusion38 decks130 decks
24%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
27%inclusion35 decks130 decks
24%synergy
Serra Ascendant
26%inclusion34 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Curious Farm Animals
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
25%inclusion33 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Essence Channeler
25%inclusion28 decks114 decks
23%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
24%inclusion31 decks130 decks
21%synergy
Sun Titan
24%inclusion31 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Claim Jumper
22%inclusion28 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
22%inclusion28 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Righteous Valkyrie
21%inclusion27 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
20%inclusion26 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Astrid Peth
20%inclusion26 decks130 decks
19%synergy
Starfield Shepherd
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Angel of Destiny
19%inclusion25 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Regna, the Redeemer
19%inclusion25 decks130 decks
19%synergy
Syndic of Tithes
19%inclusion25 decks130 decks
19%synergy
Ocelot Pride
19%inclusion24 decks127 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion23 decks128 decks
1%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
18%inclusion23 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Attended Healer
18%inclusion23 decks130 decks
17%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Children of Korlis
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
16%synergy
Cat Collector
16%inclusion16 decks97 decks
14%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
Ambitious Farmhand
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Spectrum Sentinel
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Loyal Warhound
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
48%inclusion63 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Light of Hope
45%inclusion58 decks130 decks
43%synergy
Union of the Third Path
42%inclusion54 decks130 decks
41%synergy
Reprieve
39%inclusion51 decks130 decks
17%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
32%inclusion41 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Restoration Magic
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
30%inclusion39 decks130 decks
21%synergy
Ritual of Rejuvenation
28%inclusion36 decks130 decks
27%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
21%inclusion27 decks130 decks
21%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
20%inclusion26 decks128 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
18%inclusion24 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
18%inclusion23 decks130 decks
-7%synergy
Scent of Jasmine
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
17%synergy
Dawn's Truce
16%inclusion19 decks117 decks
2%synergy
Blessed Reversal
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
16%synergy
Healing Salve
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Congregate
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Serene Offering
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Honor the Fallen
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Tithe
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Triumphant Surge
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Kabira Takedown
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Rally for the Throne
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Shelter
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
-16%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
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
Dawn Charm
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Second Breakfast
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Fumigate
49%inclusion64 decks130 decks
42%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
46%inclusion60 decks130 decks
43%synergy
Storm Herd
38%inclusion49 decks130 decks
35%synergy
Sanctify
36%inclusion47 decks130 decks
35%synergy
Austere Command
33%inclusion43 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
33%inclusion43 decks130 decks
28%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
21%inclusion27 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Late to Dinner
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Cut a Deal
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Lucky Offering
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
13%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
Secret Rendezvous
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
-7%synergy
Winds of Abandon
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
1%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%inclusion55 decks130 decks
38%synergy
The Wind Crystal
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
19%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
25%inclusion33 decks130 decks
25%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
23%inclusion30 decks130 decks
22%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
23%inclusion30 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Excalibur II
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Field-Tested Frying Pan
21%inclusion27 decks130 decks
20%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Oketra's Monument
19%inclusion25 decks130 decks
-9%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
18%inclusion23 decks130 decks
-7%synergy
Ivory Tower
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Angel's Feather
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Trading Post
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Carrot Cake
12%inclusion15 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
-16%synergy
Endless Atlas
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Instant Ramen
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Hot Dog Cart
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
-26%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Sun Droplet
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Witch's Oven
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Bagel and Schmear
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
The Underworld Cookbook
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
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
7%synergy
Venser's Journal
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Shadowspear
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
-4%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Peace of Mind
45%inclusion58 decks130 decks
44%synergy
Dawn of Hope
38%inclusion50 decks130 decks
31%synergy
Leyline of Hope
38%inclusion46 decks121 decks
34%synergy
Blind Obedience
34%inclusion44 decks130 decks
23%synergy
Test of Endurance
34%inclusion44 decks130 decks
30%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
28%inclusion36 decks130 decks
21%synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
26%inclusion34 decks130 decks
24%synergy
Sigarda's Splendor
26%inclusion34 decks130 decks
21%synergy
Rewards of Diversity
25%inclusion33 decks130 decks
25%synergy
Righteous Cause
23%inclusion30 decks130 decks
22%synergy
Ashes of the Abhorrent
22%inclusion28 decks130 decks
20%synergy
Ghostly Prison
19%inclusion25 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
16%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
-17%synergy
Boon Reflection
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Light of Promise
14%inclusion18 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
-4%synergy
Abiding Grace
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Ephara's Radiance
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Dawn of a New Age
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Monologue Tax
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Food Coma
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 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
Faith's Fetters
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
25%inclusion32 decks130 decks
20%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
56%inclusion73 decks130 decks
32%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
42%inclusion55 decks130 decks
39%synergy
War Room
41%inclusion53 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
34%inclusion44 decks130 decks
20%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
28%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
30%inclusion39 decks130 decks
-8%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
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
-15%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 decks127 decks
-3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
-18%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
Guildless Commons
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
-11%synergy
Arid Archway
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
3%synergy
High Market
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%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
22%inclusion29 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
Nyx Lotus
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Paradise Plume
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
92%inclusion120 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
48%inclusion63 decks130 decks
20%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
18%inclusion24 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion23 decks128 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Ondu Inversion
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
5%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
Snow-Covered Plains
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Skyclave Cleric
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
7%synergy