The Gaffer (Commander) - Optimized Lifegain

The Gaffer
42 decks (0.001%) Rank #1285
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Sikora
Feb 5, 2025
Sikora
Commander Unoptimized - It's A Deck, Not An Engine
Commander doesn't need to be a fully optimized game every time. Sometimes, it's helpful to simply play the game as it unfolds before you.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Cleric Class
93% of 42 decks +86% synergy
Soul Warden
98% of 42 decks +77% synergy
Authority of the Consuls
83% of 42 decks +69% synergy
Serra Ascendant
81% of 42 decks +66% synergy
Enlightened Tutor
88% of 42 decks +63% synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
64% of 42 decks +60% synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
67% of 42 decks +58% synergy
Rhox Faithmender
57% of 42 decks +54% synergy
Esper Sentinel
88% of 42 decks +51% synergy
Archangel of Thune
62% of 42 decks +47% synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
95% of 42 decks +17% synergy
Soul's Attendant
90% of 42 decks +77% synergy
Pearl Medallion
88% of 42 decks +38% synergy
Path to Exile
86% of 42 decks +18% synergy
Auriok Champion
83% of 42 decks +79% synergy
Teferi's Protection
71% of 42 decks +40% synergy
Revitalize
69% of 42 decks +66% synergy
The One Ring
69% of 42 decks +60% synergy
Shattered Angel
64% of 42 decks +59% synergy
Reprieve
64% of 42 decks +46% synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
88% of 42 decks +63% synergy
Smothering Tithe
81% of 42 decks +44% synergy
Trouble in Pairs
46% of 28 decks +32% synergy
Drannith Magistrate
29% of 42 decks +18% synergy
Mox Diamond
26% of 42 decks +24% synergy
Mana Vault
21% of 42 decks +16% synergy
Grim Monolith
10% of 42 decks +8% synergy
Glacial Chasm
7% of 42 decks +7% synergy
Creatures
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
62% of 42 decks +53% synergy
Suture Priest
60% of 42 decks +45% synergy
Crested Sunmare
57% of 42 decks +54% synergy
Angel of Vitality
57% of 42 decks +43% synergy
Mother of Runes
57% of 42 decks +35% synergy
Resplendent Angel
52% of 42 decks +39% synergy
Sunscorch Regent
50% of 42 decks +47% synergy
Exemplar of Light
50% of 8 decks +34% synergy
Felidar Sovereign
48% of 42 decks +42% synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
45% of 42 decks +38% synergy
Knight of Dawn's Light
43% of 42 decks +42% synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
43% of 42 decks +30% synergy
Valkyrie Harbinger
43% of 42 decks +30% synergy
Guide of Souls
41% of 22 decks +34% synergy
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
40% of 42 decks +39% synergy
Leonin Elder
40% of 42 decks +39% synergy
Ocelot Pride
38% of 21 decks +32% synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
38% of 42 decks +27% synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
38% of 42 decks +26% synergy
Solitude
36% of 42 decks +30% synergy
Walking Ballista
36% of 42 decks +29% synergy
Speaker of the Heavens
36% of 42 decks +26% synergy
Angel of Destiny
36% of 42 decks +24% synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
36% of 42 decks +21% synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
32% of 28 decks +27% synergy
Lunarch Veteran
31% of 42 decks +27% synergy
Giver of Runes
31% of 42 decks +21% synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
31% of 42 decks +15% synergy
Claim Jumper
29% of 24 decks +18% synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
29% of 42 decks +26% synergy
Loran of the Third Path
29% of 42 decks +8% synergy
Syndic of Tithes
26% of 42 decks +26% synergy
Grand Abolisher
24% of 42 decks +7% synergy
Witch Enchanter
23% of 22 decks +5% synergy
Righteous Valkyrie
21% of 42 decks +5% synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
21% of 42 decks -10% synergy
Celestial Force
19% of 42 decks +19% synergy
Ranger of Eos
19% of 42 decks +16% synergy
Aven Mindcensor
19% of 42 decks +9% synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
17% of 30 decks +15% synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
17% of 42 decks +12% synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
17% of 30 decks +11% synergy
Archon of Emeria
17% of 42 decks +10% synergy
Astrid Peth
16% of 31 decks +15% synergy
Spectrum Sentinel
14% of 42 decks +13% synergy
Voice of the Blessed
14% of 42 decks +11% synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
14% of 42 decks +10% synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
14% of 42 decks +9% synergy
Skyclave Apparition
14% of 42 decks +4% synergy
Defiler of Faith
14% of 42 decks -0% synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
55% of 42 decks +8% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
50% of 42 decks +25% synergy
Heliod's Intervention
38% of 42 decks +26% synergy
Light of Hope
33% of 42 decks +32% synergy
Flare of Fortitude
32% of 22 decks +13% synergy
Union of the Third Path
31% of 42 decks +30% synergy
Clever Concealment
29% of 42 decks +20% synergy
Akroma's Will
24% of 42 decks +1% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
24% of 34 decks +0% synergy
Ritual of Rejuvenation
19% of 42 decks +19% synergy
Divine Offering
19% of 42 decks +19% synergy
Dawn's Truce
18% of 17 decks +2% synergy
Reviving Dose
17% of 42 decks +16% synergy
Get Lost
17% of 30 decks +9% synergy
Silence
17% of 42 decks +8% synergy
Sejiri Shelter
17% of 42 decks +5% synergy
Serene Offering
14% of 42 decks +14% synergy
Scent of Jasmine
14% of 42 decks +14% synergy
Beacon of Immortality
14% of 42 decks +13% synergy
Tithe
14% of 42 decks +12% synergy
Riot Control
14% of 42 decks +12% synergy
Invoke the Divine
14% of 42 decks +11% synergy
Everybody Lives!
13% of 31 decks +8% synergy
Healing Grace
12% of 42 decks +12% synergy
Lapse of Certainty
12% of 42 decks +8% synergy
Mana Tithe
12% of 42 decks -0% synergy
Blessed Reversal
7% of 42 decks +7% synergy
Rally for the Throne
7% of 42 decks +6% synergy
Angel's Grace
7% of 42 decks +2% synergy
Sorceries
Farewell
38% of 42 decks +13% synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
33% of 42 decks +29% synergy
Fumigate
29% of 42 decks +21% synergy
Idyllic Tutor
29% of 42 decks +20% synergy
Winds of Abandon
26% of 42 decks +19% synergy
Vanquish the Horde
26% of 42 decks +15% synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
21% of 42 decks +8% synergy
Emeria's Call
19% of 42 decks +12% synergy
Storm Herd
14% of 42 decks +11% synergy
The Battle of Bywater
14% of 42 decks +10% synergy
Sanctify
12% of 42 decks +11% synergy
Wrath of God
12% of 42 decks -6% synergy
Austere Command
12% of 42 decks -18% synergy
Lucky Offering
10% of 42 decks +9% synergy
Dusk // Dawn
7% of 42 decks +1% synergy
Ondu Inversion
7% of 42 decks +1% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Jeweled Lotus
40% of 42 decks +35% synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
40% of 42 decks +32% synergy
The Book of Exalted Deeds
36% of 42 decks +24% synergy
Lembas
33% of 42 decks +31% synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
33% of 42 decks +8% synergy
Mind Stone
31% of 42 decks -4% synergy
Oketra's Monument
24% of 42 decks -7% synergy
Candy Trail
21% of 33 decks +20% synergy
Potion of Healing
19% of 42 decks +18% synergy
Lightning Greaves
19% of 42 decks -11% synergy
Lotus Petal
17% of 42 decks +12% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17% of 42 decks +2% synergy
Cosmos Elixir
14% of 42 decks +8% synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
13% of 30 decks +12% synergy
Sun Droplet
12% of 42 decks +12% synergy
Shadowspear
12% of 42 decks +4% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12% of 42 decks -25% synergy
Scroll Rack
10% of 42 decks +8% synergy
Elixir of Immortality
10% of 42 decks +8% synergy
Endless Atlas
10% of 42 decks -1% synergy
Fountain of Renewal
7% of 42 decks +6% synergy
Trading Post
7% of 42 decks +5% synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
7% of 42 decks +5% synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
7% of 42 decks +5% synergy
Expedition Map
7% of 42 decks +3% synergy
Enchantments
Land Tax
62% of 42 decks +31% synergy
Blind Obedience
57% of 42 decks +45% synergy
Leyline of Hope
53% of 17 decks +50% synergy
Angelic Accord
43% of 42 decks +33% synergy
Peace of Mind
38% of 42 decks +37% synergy
Test of Endurance
36% of 42 decks +32% synergy
Ajani's Welcome
33% of 42 decks +27% synergy
Griffin Aerie
31% of 42 decks +28% synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
29% of 28 decks +26% synergy
Boon Reflection
21% of 42 decks +20% synergy
Darksteel Mutation
21% of 42 decks +3% synergy
Abiding Grace
19% of 42 decks +18% synergy
Ashes of the Abhorrent
19% of 42 decks +17% synergy
Deafening Silence
19% of 42 decks +13% synergy
Rewards of Diversity
17% of 42 decks +16% synergy
Dawn of Hope
17% of 42 decks +8% synergy
Monologue Tax
14% of 42 decks +9% synergy
Righteous Cause
12% of 42 decks +11% synergy
Dawn of a New Age
12% of 42 decks +6% synergy
Sigarda's Splendor
12% of 42 decks +6% synergy
Rule of Law
10% of 42 decks +5% synergy
Smuggler's Share
10% of 42 decks +1% synergy
Orim's Prayer
7% of 42 decks +7% synergy
Aura of Silence
7% of 42 decks +2% synergy
Ghostly Prison
7% of 42 decks -11% synergy
Planeswalkers
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
38% of 42 decks +33% synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Tomb
79% of 42 decks +66% synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
76% of 42 decks +43% synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
60% of 42 decks +35% synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
60% of 42 decks +20% synergy
Urza's Saga
55% of 42 decks +43% synergy
War Room
55% of 42 decks +16% synergy
Radiant Fountain
45% of 42 decks +40% synergy
Reliquary Tower
45% of 42 decks +24% synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
43% of 42 decks +28% synergy
Castle Ardenvale
33% of 42 decks +13% synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
31% of 42 decks +19% synergy
Minas Tirith
29% of 42 decks -0% synergy
Kabira Crossroads
19% of 42 decks +16% synergy
Ghost Quarter
19% of 42 decks +14% synergy
Mutavault
17% of 42 decks +14% synergy
Strip Mine
12% of 42 decks +7% synergy
Kor Haven
12% of 42 decks +6% synergy
Mistveil Plains
12% of 42 decks +4% synergy
Secluded Steppe
12% of 42 decks -3% synergy
Blighted Steppe
10% of 42 decks +7% synergy
High Market
10% of 42 decks +7% synergy
Inventors' Fair
10% of 42 decks +2% synergy
Karoo
10% of 42 decks +1% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98% of 42 decks +12% synergy
Arcane Signet
83% of 42 decks +24% synergy
Thought Vessel
50% of 42 decks +34% synergy
Chrome Mox
48% of 42 decks +43% synergy
Mana Crypt
45% of 42 decks +38% synergy
Fellwar Stone
38% of 42 decks +27% synergy
Pristine Talisman
24% of 42 decks +19% synergy
Throne of Eldraine
21% of 33 decks +4% synergy
Extraplanar Lens
19% of 42 decks +14% synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
10% of 42 decks +7% synergy
Mox Opal
10% of 42 decks +6% synergy
Mox Amber
10% of 42 decks +4% synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7% of 42 decks +6% synergy
Lands
Marsh Flats
29% of 42 decks +25% synergy
Flooded Strand
26% of 42 decks +23% synergy
Windswept Heath
26% of 42 decks +22% synergy
Arid Mesa
26% of 42 decks +22% synergy
Prismatic Vista
24% of 42 decks +21% synergy
Gemstone Caverns
24% of 42 decks +20% synergy
Myriad Landscape
24% of 42 decks -9% synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
21% of 42 decks +14% synergy
Cavern of Souls
14% of 42 decks +4% synergy
Fabled Passage
12% of 42 decks +9% synergy
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