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Aerith Gainsborough
Price tag $1.73

Legendary CreatureHuman Cleric

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#643 Current Rank
#666 Last Week
#926 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Aerith Gainsborough.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Aerith Gainsborough decks.

Leonardo, Cutting Edge Leonardo, Cutting Edge
+11% Synergy $0.78
Rhys, the Evermore Rhys, the Evermore
+3% Synergy $0.32
Quintessential Katana Quintessential Katana
+3% Synergy $0.19
Wanderbrine Preacher Wanderbrine Preacher
+2% Synergy $0.12
Adept Watershaper Adept Watershaper
+1% Synergy $0.62

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Aerith Gainsborough's abilities and overall game plan.

Linden, the Steadfast Queen Linden, the Steadfast Queen
+63% Synergy $0.24
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+63% Synergy $0.32
Minwu, White Mage Minwu, White Mage
+63% Synergy $0.29
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+56% Synergy $0.33
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+56% Synergy $4.59
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+55% Synergy $5.70
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+55% Synergy $5.52
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+54% Synergy $4.84
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+53% Synergy $8.19
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+52% Synergy $7.08

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Aerith Gainsborough decks.

Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+51% Synergy $20.81
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn Hydaelyn, the Mothercrystal Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
+51% Synergy $0.93
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+49% Synergy $0.50
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+45% Synergy $3.66
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+43% Synergy $0.46
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+42% Synergy $2.62
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+42% Synergy $1.68
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+8% Synergy $4.41
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $1.35
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-1% Synergy $1.23

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Farewell Farewell
+5% Synergy $7.45
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $106.71
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $111.70
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-6% Synergy $51.58
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-6% Synergy $32.48
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-7% Synergy $50.17

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Aerith Gainsborough's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Qala, Ajani's Pridemate Qala, Ajani's Pridemate
+50% Synergy $0.42
Rosa, Resolute White Mage Rosa, Resolute White Mage
+46% Synergy $3.29
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+44% Synergy $4.06
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
+41% Synergy $27.25
Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior
+40% Synergy $0.39
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+37% Synergy $0.22
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+34% Synergy $0.18
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+32% Synergy $6.13
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+31% Synergy $3.67
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+31% Synergy $3.34
Sunscorch Regent Sunscorch Regent
+28% Synergy $0.53
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+28% Synergy $0.60
Hinterland Sanctifier Hinterland Sanctifier
+27% Synergy $0.31
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+26% Synergy $53.66
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+26% Synergy $2.74
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+23% Synergy $0.45
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+23% Synergy $1.46
Aunt May Aunt May
+23% Synergy $0.24
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+22% Synergy $3.75
Auriok Champion Auriok Champion
+22% Synergy $10.24
Voice of the Blessed Voice of the Blessed
+22% Synergy $2.37
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
+22% Synergy $0.36
Elena, Turk Recruit Elena, Turk Recruit
+21% Synergy $0.26
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+20% Synergy $4.42
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+20% Synergy $1.04
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+20% Synergy $2.36
Ajani's Pridemate Ajani's Pridemate
+19% Synergy $0.28
Gandalf the White Gandalf the White
+18% Synergy $8.68
Lunarch Veteran Luminous Phantom Lunarch Veteran
+17% Synergy $0.21
Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
+16% Synergy $10.17
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+15% Synergy $7.88
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+15% Synergy $1.33
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
+15% Synergy $0.67
Essence Channeler Essence Channeler
+14% Synergy $0.47
Impassioned Orator Impassioned Orator
+13% Synergy $0.28
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+13% Synergy $0.15
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+12% Synergy $31.98
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+10% Synergy $18.71
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+9% Synergy $10.79
Angel of Vitality Angel of Vitality
+8% Synergy $0.31
Dazzling Angel Dazzling Angel
+7% Synergy $0.16
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+3% Synergy $31.50
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+2% Synergy $6.21
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+2% Synergy $5.87
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-1% Synergy $3.44
Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
-1% Synergy $4.44
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-2% Synergy $12.83
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-4% Synergy $15.71
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-6% Synergy $54.22
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-9% Synergy $4.80

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Aerith Gainsborough safe.

Riot Control Riot Control
+24% Synergy $0.19
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+20% Synergy $0.32
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+17% Synergy $0.37
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+16% Synergy $4.30
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+16% Synergy $7.71
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+14% Synergy $15.46
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+14% Synergy $0.70
Battle Menu Battle Menu
+14% Synergy $0.14
Revitalize Revitalize
+13% Synergy $0.07
Moogles' Valor Moogles' Valor
+12% Synergy $0.69
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+9% Synergy $3.61
Invoke the Divine Invoke the Divine
+7% Synergy $0.10
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+5% Synergy $14.13
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+2% Synergy $8.67
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+2% Synergy $12.04
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+1% Synergy $1.18
Get Lost Get Lost
+1% Synergy $5.41
Reprieve Reprieve
-1% Synergy $1.90
Silence Silence
-1% Synergy $7.41
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-2% Synergy $1.41
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
-2% Synergy $3.44
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-2% Synergy $0.34
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-3% Synergy $18.77
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-3% Synergy $7.06
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-4% Synergy $0.48
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-5% Synergy $0.79
Disenchant Disenchant
-10% Synergy $0.12

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Aerith Gainsborough's game plan and control the board.

Fumigate Fumigate
+25% Synergy $0.27
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+21% Synergy $0.31
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+18% Synergy $11.49
Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+13% Synergy $0.84
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+12% Synergy $2.09
Sanctify Sanctify
+9% Synergy $0.14
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+8% Synergy $0.34
Aerith Rescue Mission Aerith Rescue Mission
+7% Synergy $0.15
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+4% Synergy $1.14
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+3% Synergy $0.60
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
0% Synergy $0.55
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
-1% Synergy $1.15
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-2% Synergy $0.33
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
-2% Synergy $9.90
Austere Command Austere Command
-5% Synergy $0.43
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-8% Synergy $3.05

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+37% Synergy $20.36
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+36% Synergy $4.15
Staff of the Sun Magus Staff of the Sun Magus
+28% Synergy $0.19
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+28% Synergy $7.93
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+26% Synergy $59.49
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+24% Synergy $3.68
Angel's Feather Angel's Feather
+20% Synergy $0.64
White Mage's Staff White Mage's Staff
+19% Synergy $0.13
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+14% Synergy $12.19
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+14% Synergy $5.99
Fountain of Renewal Fountain of Renewal
+12% Synergy $0.55
Prism Ring Prism Ring
+11% Synergy $0.39
The Seriema The Seriema
+8% Synergy $0.83
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+6% Synergy $4.35
Phoenix Down Phoenix Down
+6% Synergy $0.19
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+5% Synergy $32.52
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+4% Synergy $8.56
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+3% Synergy $39.49
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+2% Synergy $11.36
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+1% Synergy $14.56
The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
0% Synergy $7.58
Buster Sword Buster Sword
-1% Synergy $36.49
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-3% Synergy $2.00
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
-3% Synergy $44.70
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-5% Synergy $4.70
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $4.61
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-6% Synergy $0.30

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Aerith Gainsborough's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+35% Synergy $2.23
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+27% Synergy $0.41
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+26% Synergy $0.67
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+21% Synergy $7.64
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+18% Synergy $4.82
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+14% Synergy $0.44
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+13% Synergy $0.40
Ajani's Mantra Ajani's Mantra
+9% Synergy $0.37
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+8% Synergy $4.79
Griffin Aerie Griffin Aerie
+7% Synergy $0.27
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+7% Synergy $0.57
Together Forever Together Forever
+7% Synergy $0.29
Boon Reflection Boon Reflection
+7% Synergy $13.84
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+6% Synergy $1.79
Sigarda's Splendor Sigarda's Splendor
+6% Synergy $0.51
Abiding Grace Abiding Grace
+6% Synergy $0.22
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+4% Synergy $2.68
Resourceful Defense Resourceful Defense
+4% Synergy $0.35
Sidequest: Catch a Fish Cooking Campsite Sidequest: Catch a Fish
+4% Synergy $0.35
Sunbond Sunbond
+4% Synergy $0.46
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+1% Synergy $3.72
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
0% Synergy $5.87
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-1% Synergy $28.99
True Conviction True Conviction
-1% Synergy $4.88
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
-1% Synergy $4.38
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-2% Synergy $8.76
Land Tax Land Tax
-4% Synergy $25.67
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-5% Synergy $2.55
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-6% Synergy $5.76
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-7% Synergy $2.76

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Aerith Gainsborough to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ajani, Strength of the Pride Ajani, Strength of the Pride
+23% Synergy $8.98
Ajani, Caller of the Pride Ajani, Caller of the Pride
+4% Synergy $0.98
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-3% Synergy $40.05
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
-4% Synergy $1.87

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+41% Synergy $0.46
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+26% Synergy $0.37
High Market High Market
+25% Synergy $1.31
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+18% Synergy $1.16
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+9% Synergy $6.34
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+8% Synergy $0.54
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+8% Synergy $1.25
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+7% Synergy $5.50
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+6% Synergy $0.26
Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+5% Synergy $0.34
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $1.67
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+3% Synergy $2.07
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+1% Synergy $6.11
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+1% Synergy $0.25
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
0% Synergy $22.56
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
0% Synergy $0.89
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $3.70
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-1% Synergy $13.00
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-2% Synergy $0.44
Karoo Karoo
-2% Synergy $1.28
War Room War Room
-3% Synergy $8.92
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-3% Synergy $44.23
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-3% Synergy $0.28
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-4% Synergy $0.28
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-5% Synergy $37.51
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-11% Synergy $0.30

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+44% Synergy $0.34
White Auracite White Auracite
+8% Synergy $0.18
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+4% Synergy $34.33
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+4% Synergy $2.65
Blitzball Blitzball
+4% Synergy $0.18
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.25
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
-1% Synergy $5.06
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.44
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $2.53
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-4% Synergy $0.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $1.08
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-10% Synergy $0.33

Lands

The mana base foundation for Aerith Gainsborough decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Cabaretti Courtyard Cabaretti Courtyard
+10% Synergy $0.36
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+10% Synergy $0.66
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+9% Synergy $0.32
Skyclave Cleric Skyclave Basilica Skyclave Cleric
+4% Synergy $0.24
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+4% Synergy $5.71
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.20
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.26
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+3% Synergy $7.27
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-1% Synergy $3.44
Demolition Field Demolition Field
-1% Synergy $0.28
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
-1% Synergy $1.15
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-2% Synergy $1.41
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-2% Synergy $0.34
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-3% Synergy $0.39
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-5% Synergy $0.17
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-7% Synergy $0.30

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