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Aerith Gainsborough
Price tag $1.98

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

#661 Current Rank
#581 Last Week
#862 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Aerith Gainsborough.

New Cards

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

Vibranium Strike Gauntlets Vibranium Strike Gauntlets
+2% Synergy
Practiced Offense Practiced Offense
+2% Synergy $0.80
Erode Erode
+1% Synergy $5.37
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+1% Synergy $4.72
Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
+0% Synergy $0.29

High Synergy Cards

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

Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+62% Synergy $0.37
Linden, the Steadfast Queen Linden, the Steadfast Queen
+62% Synergy $0.37
Minwu, White Mage Minwu, White Mage
+62% Synergy $0.34
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+56% Synergy $0.30
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+56% Synergy $3.99
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+54% Synergy $7.69
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+54% Synergy $4.03
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+52% Synergy $2.39
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+52% Synergy $6.82
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+51% Synergy $6.30

Top Cards

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

Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn Hydaelyn, the Mothercrystal Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
+50% Synergy $1.34
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+49% Synergy $22.85
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+47% Synergy $0.65
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+46% Synergy $2.57
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+42% Synergy $2.69
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+41% Synergy $0.33
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+41% Synergy $0.29
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+6% Synergy $4.46
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+1% Synergy $1.32
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-1% Synergy $1.22

Game Changers

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

Farewell Farewell
+6% Synergy $6.17
The One Ring The One Ring
+0% Synergy $108.02
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $129.20
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-5% Synergy $53.21
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-5% Synergy $37.03
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-6% Synergy $58.09

Creatures

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

Qala, Ajani's Pridemate Qala, Ajani's Pridemate
+48% Synergy $0.38
Rosa, Resolute White Mage Rosa, Resolute White Mage
+45% Synergy $3.92
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+42% Synergy $3.27
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
+39% Synergy $28.67
Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior
+37% Synergy $0.36
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+37% Synergy $0.30
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+33% Synergy $0.36
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+31% Synergy $5.77
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+31% Synergy $2.81
Sunscorch Regent Sunscorch Regent
+29% Synergy $0.76
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+29% Synergy $4.65
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+27% Synergy $0.73
Hinterland Sanctifier Hinterland Sanctifier
+27% Synergy $0.38
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+25% Synergy $64.01
Aunt May Aunt May
+25% Synergy $0.28
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+24% Synergy $2.08
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+22% Synergy $1.05
Voice of the Blessed Voice of the Blessed
+21% Synergy $2.44
Auriok Champion Auriok Champion
+21% Synergy $8.86
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+21% Synergy $0.81
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+21% Synergy $3.93
Leonardo, Cutting Edge Leonardo, Cutting Edge
+21% Synergy $1.16
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+20% Synergy $3.64
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
+20% Synergy $0.34
Elena, Turk Recruit Elena, Turk Recruit
+20% Synergy $0.24
Ajani's Pridemate Ajani's Pridemate
+19% Synergy $0.33
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+19% Synergy $1.68
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+18% Synergy $5.51
Gandalf the White Gandalf the White
+16% Synergy $8.83
Lunarch Veteran Luminous Phantom Lunarch Veteran
+16% Synergy $0.27
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+15% Synergy $1.50
Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
+14% Synergy $8.85
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
+14% Synergy $0.73
The Destined White Mage The Destined White Mage
+13% Synergy $10.28
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+13% Synergy $8.04
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+13% Synergy $31.35
Essence Channeler Essence Channeler
+13% Synergy $0.95
Impassioned Orator Impassioned Orator
+12% Synergy $0.29
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+12% Synergy $0.16
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+9% Synergy $20.30
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+9% Synergy $11.87
Angel of Vitality Angel of Vitality
+8% Synergy $0.30
Dazzling Angel Dazzling Angel
+7% Synergy $0.25
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+2% Synergy $31.14
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+1% Synergy $8.17
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-1% Synergy $3.11
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-3% Synergy $13.69
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-4% Synergy $17.59
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-6% Synergy $59.32
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-9% Synergy $4.55

Instants

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

Riot Control Riot Control
+24% Synergy $0.38
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+20% Synergy $0.29
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+16% Synergy $0.30
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+15% Synergy $5.58
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+15% Synergy $4.08
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+14% Synergy $0.49
Battle Menu Battle Menu
+14% Synergy $0.22
Revitalize Revitalize
+13% Synergy $0.14
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+13% Synergy $15.93
Moogles' Valor Moogles' Valor
+11% Synergy $1.28
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+8% Synergy $3.12
Invoke the Divine Invoke the Divine
+7% Synergy $0.23
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+5% Synergy $14.74
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+1% Synergy $12.85
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+1% Synergy $7.35
Get Lost Get Lost
+1% Synergy $4.27
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+0% Synergy $1.45
Silence Silence
0% Synergy $10.00
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
-1% Synergy $2.14
Reprieve Reprieve
-1% Synergy $1.33
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-2% Synergy $0.31
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-2% Synergy $1.79
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-3% Synergy $7.79
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-4% Synergy $22.25
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-4% Synergy $0.46
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-4% Synergy $1.07
Disenchant Disenchant
-9% Synergy $0.11

Sorceries

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

Fumigate Fumigate
+24% Synergy $0.30
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+20% Synergy $0.33
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+17% Synergy $9.93
Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+12% Synergy $0.52
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+11% Synergy $5.02
Sanctify Sanctify
+8% Synergy $0.27
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+7% Synergy $0.82
Aerith Rescue Mission Aerith Rescue Mission
+7% Synergy $0.15
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+3% Synergy $0.41
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+2% Synergy $0.32
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+0% Synergy $0.60
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
-1% Synergy $11.82
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-2% Synergy $0.28
Austere Command Austere Command
-5% Synergy $0.42
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-7% Synergy $3.91

Utility Artifacts

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

Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+36% Synergy $24.31
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+35% Synergy $5.22
Staff of the Sun Magus Staff of the Sun Magus
+28% Synergy $0.13
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+27% Synergy $6.27
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+23% Synergy $70.05
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+22% Synergy $2.84
Angel's Feather Angel's Feather
+19% Synergy $0.57
White Mage's Staff White Mage's Staff
+18% Synergy $0.16
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+13% Synergy $10.84
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+13% Synergy $8.21
Prism Ring Prism Ring
+10% Synergy $0.30
Fountain of Renewal Fountain of Renewal
+10% Synergy $0.70
The Seriema The Seriema
+7% Synergy $0.81
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+6% Synergy $5.50
Phoenix Down Phoenix Down
+5% Synergy $0.26
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+5% Synergy $38.18
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+4% Synergy $5.78
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+2% Synergy $30.98
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+1% Synergy $12.22
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+0% Synergy $15.74
The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
+0% Synergy $8.82
Buster Sword Buster Sword
0% Synergy $41.06
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy $1.95
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
-3% Synergy $45.61
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-5% Synergy $0.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-5% Synergy $4.44
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-5% Synergy $1.26

Enchantments

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

Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+35% Synergy $2.25
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+26% Synergy $0.82
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+25% Synergy $0.51
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+20% Synergy $9.86
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+18% Synergy $5.61
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+13% Synergy $0.47
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+12% Synergy $0.39
Ajani's Mantra Ajani's Mantra
+8% Synergy $0.38
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+7% Synergy $6.60
Boon Reflection Boon Reflection
+6% Synergy $12.68
Together Forever Together Forever
+6% Synergy $0.28
Griffin Aerie Griffin Aerie
+6% Synergy $0.29
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+6% Synergy $0.65
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+6% Synergy $1.96
Abiding Grace Abiding Grace
+6% Synergy $0.35
Sigarda's Splendor Sigarda's Splendor
+6% Synergy $0.54
Resourceful Defense Resourceful Defense
+4% Synergy $0.38
Sidequest: Catch a Fish Cooking Campsite Sidequest: Catch a Fish
+4% Synergy $0.23
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+3% Synergy $3.70
Sunbond Sunbond
+3% Synergy $0.45
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+0% Synergy $4.72
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
0% Synergy $28.00
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
-1% Synergy $1.19
True Conviction True Conviction
-1% Synergy $5.04
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-2% Synergy $9.15
Land Tax Land Tax
-3% Synergy $13.49
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-5% Synergy $8.10
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-5% Synergy $0.60
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-7% Synergy $0.59

Planeswalkers

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

Ajani, Strength of the Pride Ajani, Strength of the Pride
+21% Synergy $10.32
Ajani, Caller of the Pride Ajani, Caller of the Pride
+4% Synergy $0.56
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-3% Synergy $39.18
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
-4% Synergy $1.82

Utility Lands

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

Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+40% Synergy $0.78
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+25% Synergy $0.33
High Market High Market
+25% Synergy $0.39
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+17% Synergy $0.38
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+8% Synergy $7.37
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+8% Synergy $6.18
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+7% Synergy $1.80
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+7% Synergy $0.38
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+5% Synergy $0.34
Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+5% Synergy $0.36
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+3% Synergy $2.03
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+2% Synergy $1.53
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+0% Synergy $0.31
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+0% Synergy $4.72
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
0% Synergy $5.99
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
0% Synergy $0.80
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $2.94
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-1% Synergy $13.15
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-2% Synergy $0.40
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-2% Synergy $0.26
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-3% Synergy $51.37
War Room War Room
-3% Synergy $2.52
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-4% Synergy $0.33
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $40.73
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-10% Synergy $0.30

Mana Artifacts

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

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+42% Synergy $0.38
White Auracite White Auracite
+7% Synergy $0.15
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+3% Synergy $1.39
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+3% Synergy $35.66
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.13
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
-1% Synergy $5.73
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $1.10
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $2.51
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-4% Synergy $0.34
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-8% Synergy $0.21

Lands

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

Cabaretti Courtyard Cabaretti Courtyard
+9% Synergy $0.37
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+8% Synergy $0.95
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+8% Synergy $0.31
Skyclave Cleric Skyclave Basilica Skyclave Cleric
+4% Synergy $0.25
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.25
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.08
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+2% Synergy $8.76
Demolition Field Demolition Field
0% Synergy $0.54
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-1% Synergy $3.11
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-2% Synergy $0.31
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-2% Synergy $1.79
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-3% Synergy $0.35
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-5% Synergy $0.27
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.33

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