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Aerith Gainsborough
Price tag $1.85

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

#710 Current Rank
#739 Last Week
#899 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
+17% Synergy $1.49
Quintessential Katana Quintessential Katana
+4% Synergy $0.23
Agent Bishop, Man in Black Agent Bishop, Man in Black
+2% Synergy $0.34
Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
+1% Synergy $0.34
Erode Erode
-1% Synergy $5.87

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
+62% Synergy $0.39
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+62% Synergy $0.39
Minwu, White Mage Minwu, White Mage
+62% Synergy $0.33
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+56% Synergy $0.22
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+56% Synergy $2.97
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+55% Synergy $6.62
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+54% Synergy $3.46
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+53% Synergy $2.26
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+52% Synergy $6.34
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+51% Synergy $6.01

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
+51% Synergy $1.04
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+50% Synergy $22.29
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+48% Synergy $0.63
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+45% Synergy $3.15
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+42% Synergy $0.47
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+42% Synergy $1.93
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+41% Synergy $1.44
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+6% Synergy $4.41
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+2% Synergy $0.97
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $0.91

Game Changers

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

Farewell Farewell
+6% Synergy $6.50
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $99.03
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $122.46
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-6% Synergy $55.57
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-6% Synergy $36.19
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-7% Synergy $57.27

Creatures

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

Qala, Ajani's Pridemate Qala, Ajani's Pridemate
+49% Synergy $0.45
Rosa, Resolute White Mage Rosa, Resolute White Mage
+46% Synergy $3.25
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+42% Synergy $3.87
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
+40% Synergy $27.56
Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior
+38% Synergy $0.45
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+37% Synergy $0.23
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+34% Synergy $0.34
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+32% Synergy $6.36
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+31% Synergy $2.26
Sunscorch Regent Sunscorch Regent
+30% Synergy $0.43
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+30% Synergy $3.98
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+28% Synergy $0.74
Hinterland Sanctifier Hinterland Sanctifier
+27% Synergy $0.32
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+26% Synergy $61.68
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+25% Synergy $2.64
Aunt May Aunt May
+24% Synergy $0.23
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+23% Synergy $1.30
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+22% Synergy $3.75
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+22% Synergy $0.71
Auriok Champion Auriok Champion
+22% Synergy $9.99
Voice of the Blessed Voice of the Blessed
+22% Synergy $1.79
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
+21% Synergy $0.36
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+20% Synergy $4.49
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+20% Synergy $3.15
Ajani's Pridemate Ajani's Pridemate
+20% Synergy $0.25
Elena, Turk Recruit Elena, Turk Recruit
+20% Synergy $0.26
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+19% Synergy $1.09
Lunarch Veteran Luminous Phantom Lunarch Veteran
+17% Synergy $0.31
Gandalf the White Gandalf the White
+17% Synergy $7.86
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+16% Synergy $1.20
Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
+15% Synergy $8.95
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+14% Synergy $8.31
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
+14% Synergy $0.71
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+13% Synergy $33.14
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+13% Synergy $0.15
Essence Channeler Essence Channeler
+13% Synergy $0.72
Impassioned Orator Impassioned Orator
+12% Synergy $0.28
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+10% Synergy $19.30
Angel of Vitality Angel of Vitality
+9% Synergy $0.27
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+9% Synergy $10.65
Dazzling Angel Dazzling Angel
+7% Synergy $0.29
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+3% Synergy $28.11
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+2% Synergy $7.30
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+1% Synergy $4.80
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-1% Synergy $2.76
Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
-1% Synergy $5.17
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-3% Synergy $14.05
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-4% Synergy $16.38
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-6% Synergy $55.72
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-9% Synergy $7.40

Instants

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

Riot Control Riot Control
+24% Synergy $0.24
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+20% Synergy $0.35
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+16% Synergy $0.33
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+15% Synergy $3.18
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+15% Synergy $7.24
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+14% Synergy $0.69
Revitalize Revitalize
+14% Synergy $0.28
Battle Menu Battle Menu
+14% Synergy $0.19
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+13% Synergy $18.26
Moogles' Valor Moogles' Valor
+12% Synergy $0.90
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+9% Synergy $2.85
Invoke the Divine Invoke the Divine
+8% Synergy $0.22
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+5% Synergy $14.34
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+2% Synergy $6.81
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+2% Synergy $13.26
Get Lost Get Lost
+1% Synergy $4.36
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $1.43
Reprieve Reprieve
-1% Synergy $1.16
Silence Silence
-1% Synergy $8.81
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
-1% Synergy $2.33
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-2% Synergy $1.55
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-2% Synergy $0.25
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-3% Synergy $7.14
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-4% Synergy $21.17
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-4% Synergy $0.49
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-5% Synergy $1.12
Disenchant Disenchant
-10% Synergy $0.08

Sorceries

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

Fumigate Fumigate
+25% Synergy $0.33
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+20% Synergy $0.30
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+18% Synergy $9.48
Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+13% Synergy $0.98
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+12% Synergy $2.68
Sanctify Sanctify
+9% Synergy $0.27
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+8% Synergy $0.36
Aerith Rescue Mission Aerith Rescue Mission
+7% Synergy $0.13
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+3% Synergy $0.33
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+3% Synergy $0.95
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+1% Synergy $0.55
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
-1% Synergy $1.26
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
-2% Synergy $11.31
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-3% Synergy $0.32
Austere Command Austere Command
-5% Synergy $0.59
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-8% Synergy $3.29

Utility Artifacts

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

Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+36% Synergy $23.94
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+35% Synergy $5.26
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+28% Synergy $6.66
Staff of the Sun Magus Staff of the Sun Magus
+28% Synergy $0.15
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+24% Synergy $69.05
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+23% Synergy $2.91
Angel's Feather Angel's Feather
+19% Synergy $0.61
White Mage's Staff White Mage's Staff
+19% Synergy $0.12
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+14% Synergy $11.24
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+14% Synergy $5.81
Fountain of Renewal Fountain of Renewal
+11% Synergy $0.47
Prism Ring Prism Ring
+11% Synergy $0.39
The Seriema The Seriema
+7% Synergy $1.04
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+6% Synergy $5.37
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+5% Synergy $35.79
Phoenix Down Phoenix Down
+5% Synergy $0.16
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+4% Synergy $7.29
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+3% Synergy $36.02
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+2% Synergy $11.48
The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
+1% Synergy $8.21
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+1% Synergy $15.42
Buster Sword Buster Sword
-1% Synergy $39.62
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-3% Synergy $1.85
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
-3% Synergy $43.69
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-5% Synergy $3.56
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-6% Synergy $1.43
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-6% Synergy $0.32

Enchantments

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

Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+35% Synergy $2.07
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+26% Synergy $0.49
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+26% Synergy $0.60
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+20% Synergy $8.87
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+18% Synergy $5.61
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+14% Synergy $0.42
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+13% Synergy $0.35
Ajani's Mantra Ajani's Mantra
+9% Synergy $0.40
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+7% Synergy $4.77
Boon Reflection Boon Reflection
+7% Synergy $15.01
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+7% Synergy $0.66
Together Forever Together Forever
+7% Synergy $0.23
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+6% Synergy $2.62
Sigarda's Splendor Sigarda's Splendor
+6% Synergy $0.47
Griffin Aerie Griffin Aerie
+6% Synergy $0.30
Abiding Grace Abiding Grace
+6% Synergy $0.29
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+4% Synergy $3.29
Resourceful Defense Resourceful Defense
+4% Synergy $0.34
Sidequest: Catch a Fish Cooking Campsite Sidequest: Catch a Fish
+4% Synergy $0.25
Sunbond Sunbond
+3% Synergy $0.45
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+1% Synergy $3.13
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
0% Synergy $3.52
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
0% Synergy $29.82
True Conviction True Conviction
-1% Synergy $4.98
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
-1% Synergy $0.93
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-2% Synergy $8.79
Land Tax Land Tax
-4% Synergy $15.72
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-6% Synergy $8.38
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-6% Synergy $0.75
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-7% Synergy $0.56

Planeswalkers

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

Ajani, Strength of the Pride Ajani, Strength of the Pride
+22% Synergy $10.06
Ajani, Caller of the Pride Ajani, Caller of the Pride
+4% Synergy $0.59
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-4% Synergy $39.94
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
-4% Synergy $1.66

Utility Lands

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

Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+41% Synergy $0.48
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+26% Synergy $0.33
High Market High Market
+25% Synergy $0.49
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+17% Synergy $0.31
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+8% Synergy $6.34
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+8% Synergy $0.35
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+8% Synergy $1.40
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+7% Synergy $6.11
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+6% Synergy $0.31
Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+5% Synergy $0.60
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+3% Synergy $1.85
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+2% Synergy $1.55
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+1% Synergy $0.27
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
0% Synergy $8.20
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
0% Synergy $5.47
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
0% Synergy $0.66
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $2.54
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-1% Synergy $12.99
Karoo Karoo
-2% Synergy $1.22
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-3% Synergy $51.56
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-3% Synergy $0.33
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-3% Synergy $0.40
War Room War Room
-4% Synergy $2.31
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-4% Synergy $1.11
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-5% Synergy $39.52
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-10% Synergy $0.26

Mana Artifacts

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

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+43% Synergy $0.37
White Auracite White Auracite
+8% Synergy $0.14
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+4% Synergy $36.86
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+4% Synergy $1.93
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.17
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
-1% Synergy $5.58
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.39
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $2.90
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-4% Synergy $0.26
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-9% Synergy $0.35

Lands

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

Cabaretti Courtyard Cabaretti Courtyard
+10% Synergy $0.34
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+9% Synergy $0.92
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+8% Synergy $0.37
Skyclave Cleric Skyclave Basilica Skyclave Cleric
+4% Synergy $0.25
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+4% Synergy $5.33
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.15
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.31
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+2% Synergy $8.28
Demolition Field Demolition Field
0% Synergy $0.28
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-1% Synergy $2.76
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
-1% Synergy $1.26
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-2% Synergy $1.55
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-2% Synergy $0.25
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-5% Synergy $0.29
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-7% Synergy $0.27

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