Aerith Gainsborough (Commander) - Upgraded Lifegain

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Benjamin Levin
Jun 17, 2025
How Fun Are the Final Fantasy Main Set Commanders?
Are the legends from the Final Fantasy main set any fun? Let's look at each one and see if they'll be fun in Commander.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Quintessential Katana
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Adept Watershaper
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Rhys, the Evermore
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Authority of the Consuls
96%inclusion43 decks45 decks
75%synergy
Linden, the Steadfast Queen
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
70%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
68%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
64%synergy
Soul Warden
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
63%synergy
Soul's Attendant
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
63%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
62%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
71%inclusion27 decks38 decks
61%synergy
The Gaffer
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
60%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
The Wind Crystal
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
59%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
50%synergy
Exemplar of Light
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
52%synergy
Path to Exile
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Pearl Medallion
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Cleric Class
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
55%synergy
Minwu, White Mage
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
57%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
56%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Smothering Tithe
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Farewell
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Guide of Souls
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Suture Priest
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
48%synergy
Zack Fair
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Archangel of Thune
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Auriok Champion
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Qala, Ajani's Pridemate
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Esper Sentinel
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Aunt May
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
37%synergy
Witch Enchanter
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Hinterland Sanctifier
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Serra Ascendant
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Resplendent Angel
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Enduring Innocence
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Gandalf the White
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Mother of Runes
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
15%synergy
The Destined White Mage
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
MJ, Rising Star
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Lunarch Veteran
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Walking Ballista
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Ocelot Pride
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Spectacular Spider-Man
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Essence Channeler
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Angel of Vitality
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Dazzling Angel
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Ajani's Pridemate
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Grand Abolisher
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Akroma's Will
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Generous Gift
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Restoration Magic
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Clever Concealment
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Reprieve
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Riot Control
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-12%synergy
Revitalize
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Battle Menu
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Get Lost
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Invoke the Divine
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Silence
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Tithe
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Disenchant
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Dawn Charm
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Moogles' Valor
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Strike
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Damning Verdict
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Austere Command
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Mass Calcify
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Cut a Deal
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Winds of Abandon
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Fumigate
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Ondu Inversion
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Ravnica at War
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Requisition Raid
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Emeria's Call
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Search for Glory
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Lay Down Arms
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Oketra's Monument
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Excalibur II
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Sword of the Animist
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
25%synergy
The Ozolith
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-12%synergy
Staff of the Sun Magus
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-12%synergy
White Mage's Staff
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
The Seriema
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Angel's Feather
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
The Book of Exalted Deeds
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Prism Ring
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Shadowspear
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Haystack
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Ajani's Welcome
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Land Tax
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Dawn of Hope
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Blind Obedience
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Angelic Accord
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Light of Promise
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Leyline of Hope
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Test of Endurance
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Ghostly Prison
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Gift of Immortality
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Together Forever
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Sigarda's Splendor
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
War of the Last Alliance
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Griffin Aerie
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Resourceful Defense
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Cradle of Vitality
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Amazing Alliance
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Super State
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Sunbond
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Felidar Retreat
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Smuggler's Share
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Angelic Destiny
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Search for Dagger
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Archangel Elspeth
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Radiant Fountain
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
46%synergy
War Room
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Minas Tirith
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
8%synergy
High Market
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Monumental Henge
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Grange
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Steppe
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Karn's Bastion
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Miren, the Moaning Well
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Arid Archway
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Karoo
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Guildless Commons
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion39 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Pristine Talisman
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Relic of Legends
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-12%synergy
Nyx Lotus
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
White Auracite
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
91%inclusion41 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-11%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Ondu Inversion
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Emeria's Call
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Skyclave Cleric
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy