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Gisela, the Broken Blade: Lifegain
Price tag $21.04

Legendary Creature — Angel Horror

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

Angels 32% Lifegain 20% Eldrazi 8% Equipment 7% Flying 4%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Gisela, the Broken Blade players are trying out in Lifegain decks.

The Arkenstone The Arkenstone
+16% Synergy $53.48
Erode Erode
+3% Synergy $8.54

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Gisela, the Broken Blade's Lifegain builds — cards that lean hardest into the Lifegain theme.

Bruna, the Fading Light Bruna, the Fading Light
+89% Synergy $3.41
Giada, Font of Hope Giada, Font of Hope
+86% Synergy $0.45
Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
+71% Synergy $4.79
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+69% Synergy $1.53
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+68% Synergy $0.83
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+67% Synergy $4.18
The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
+65% Synergy $7.94
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+64% Synergy $61.80
Starnheim Aspirant Starnheim Aspirant
+62% Synergy $8.75
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+61% Synergy $2.14

Top Cards

The staple cards most Gisela, the Broken Blade Lifegain decks run as their core.

Archangel of Tithes Archangel of Tithes
+61% Synergy $4.12
Angel of Destiny Angel of Destiny
+59% Synergy $8.90
Bishop of Wings Bishop of Wings
+59% Synergy $4.31
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+57% Synergy $2.65
Lyra Dawnbringer Lyra Dawnbringer
+56% Synergy $3.53
Angel of Vitality Angel of Vitality
+56% Synergy $0.28
Valkyrie Harbinger Valkyrie Harbinger
+56% Synergy $2.93
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+24% Synergy $5.35
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+18% Synergy $1.05
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+13% Synergy $1.44

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Gisela, the Broken Blade Lifegain game on their own.

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+6% Synergy $51.92
The One Ring The One Ring
+5% Synergy $101.75
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
0% Synergy $53.72
Farewell Farewell
0% Synergy $5.86
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $125.34
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-5% Synergy $36.16

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Lifegain plan in Gisela, the Broken Blade decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Thalia's Lancers Thalia's Lancers
+59% Synergy $0.45
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+53% Synergy $2.35
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+46% Synergy $34.13
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+45% Synergy $30.33
Breathkeeper Seraph Breathkeeper Seraph
+43% Synergy $1.48
Angelic Field Marshal Angelic Field Marshal
+42% Synergy $3.01
Speaker of the Heavens Speaker of the Heavens
+42% Synergy $0.81
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+40% Synergy $7.60
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+39% Synergy $2.44
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+37% Synergy $0.25
Shattered Angel Shattered Angel
+37% Synergy $0.71
Sunblast Angel Sunblast Angel
+36% Synergy $0.65
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+36% Synergy $1.12
Angel of Serenity Angel of Serenity
+32% Synergy $1.85
Angel of Finality Angel of Finality
+31% Synergy $0.26
Herald of War Herald of War
+26% Synergy $3.30
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+25% Synergy $0.73
Arden Angel Arden Angel
+25% Synergy $9.78
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+23% Synergy $20.57
Herald of Eternal Dawn Herald of Eternal Dawn
+23% Synergy $1.08
Battle Angels of Tyr Battle Angels of Tyr
+22% Synergy $26.18
Serra's Emissary Serra's Emissary
+22% Synergy $6.41
Dawnbreak Reclaimer Dawnbreak Reclaimer
+22% Synergy $1.04
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+20% Synergy $0.45
Dazzling Angel Dazzling Angel
+19% Synergy $0.26
Angel of Indemnity Angel of Indemnity
+17% Synergy $0.34
Youthful Valkyrie Youthful Valkyrie
+15% Synergy $0.30
Metropolis Reformer Metropolis Reformer
+15% Synergy $1.76
Serra Paragon Serra Paragon
+13% Synergy $0.79
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
+12% Synergy $27.80
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+11% Synergy $0.27
Angelic Skirmisher Angelic Skirmisher
+10% Synergy $1.96
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Akroma, Vision of Ixidor
+10% Synergy $9.92
Angelic Aberration Angelic Aberration
+10% Synergy $0.39
Steel Seraph Steel Seraph
+9% Synergy $0.88
Baneslayer Angel Baneslayer Angel
+8% Synergy $2.54
Reya Dawnbringer Reya Dawnbringer
+8% Synergy $4.14
Angel of Jubilation Angel of Jubilation
+5% Synergy $11.46
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+4% Synergy $18.98
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+3% Synergy $2.20
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+1% Synergy $16.47
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
0% Synergy $0.39
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
-1% Synergy $8.30
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
-3% Synergy $0.28
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-4% Synergy $12.66
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-6% Synergy $2.82
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-8% Synergy $3.85
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-9% Synergy $0.26
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-12% Synergy $58.30
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-15% Synergy $4.56

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Gisela, the Broken Blade's Lifegain deck ahead.

Invoke the Divine Invoke the Divine
+42% Synergy $0.24
Brought Back Brought Back
+20% Synergy $2.42
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+11% Synergy $3.78
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+8% Synergy $2.67
Emergency Eject Emergency Eject
+7% Synergy $0.25
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+6% Synergy $0.17
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+5% Synergy $6.23
Divine Resilience Divine Resilience
+5% Synergy $0.28
Pull from Eternity Pull from Eternity
+5% Synergy $1.69
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+4% Synergy $6.50
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+4% Synergy $12.88
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+4% Synergy $10.50
Unwanted Remake Unwanted Remake
+4% Synergy $0.26
Destroy Evil Destroy Evil
+4% Synergy $0.28
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+3% Synergy $21.48
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+3% Synergy $0.36
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+3% Synergy $16.26
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+3% Synergy $7.34
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+3% Synergy $25.13
Bovine Intervention Bovine Intervention
+3% Synergy $0.26
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.64
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+2% Synergy $1.87
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $8.49
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
0% Synergy $2.53
Return to Dust Return to Dust
0% Synergy $0.30
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
0% Synergy $0.68
Get Lost Get Lost
-1% Synergy $4.22
Disenchant Disenchant
-2% Synergy $0.11
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-2% Synergy $0.46
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-7% Synergy $1.62
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-7% Synergy $0.88
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-7% Synergy $1.14
Reprieve Reprieve
-10% Synergy $1.64

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Lifegain game plan forward for Gisela, the Broken Blade.

Entreat the Angels Entreat the Angels
+38% Synergy $0.36
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+36% Synergy $0.52
Dismantling Wave Dismantling Wave
+32% Synergy $0.29
Austere Command Austere Command
+30% Synergy $0.94
Resurrection Resurrection
+11% Synergy $0.22
Defy Death Defy Death
+10% Synergy $0.35
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+9% Synergy $3.38
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+6% Synergy $3.32
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+6% Synergy $0.32
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+4% Synergy $1.12
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+4% Synergy $4.25
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+2% Synergy $1.21
Single Combat Single Combat
+2% Synergy $0.43
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+2% Synergy $1.30
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
0% Synergy $1.92
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
0% Synergy $0.69
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-1% Synergy $4.63
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
-1% Synergy $8.74
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-2% Synergy $0.59
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
-2% Synergy $12.29
Fumigate Fumigate
-2% Synergy $0.35
Open the Armory Open the Armory
-4% Synergy $2.65
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-5% Synergy $0.32
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-6% Synergy $0.35
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-6% Synergy $0.26

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Gisela, the Broken Blade Lifegain decks.

Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+49% Synergy $15.56
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+48% Synergy $4.85
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+45% Synergy $8.14
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+40% Synergy $2.92
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+35% Synergy $46.52
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+28% Synergy $2.99
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+28% Synergy $5.44
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+28% Synergy $3.93
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+28% Synergy $0.66
Heirloom Blade Heirloom Blade
+28% Synergy $0.29
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+28% Synergy $2.02
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+25% Synergy $3.81
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+19% Synergy $4.72
The Seriema The Seriema
+19% Synergy $1.10
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+14% Synergy $6.69
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+13% Synergy $5.37
Mazemind Tome Mazemind Tome
+12% Synergy $0.14
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+11% Synergy $23.88
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+9% Synergy $3.24
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+9% Synergy $11.35
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+9% Synergy $7.51
Conjurer's Mantle Conjurer's Mantle
+9% Synergy $1.73
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+6% Synergy $39.01
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+6% Synergy $13.25
Pyre of Heroes Pyre of Heroes
+6% Synergy $1.67
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+5% Synergy $5.89
Moonsilver Spear Moonsilver Spear
+4% Synergy $0.60
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+3% Synergy $48.46
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+3% Synergy $12.18
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+2% Synergy $1.30
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+2% Synergy $19.63
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.32
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+1% Synergy $2.14
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
0% Synergy $0.39
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
-1% Synergy $26.78
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
-2% Synergy $19.66

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Lifegain strategy in Gisela, the Broken Blade decks.

Kindred Boon Kindred Boon
+33% Synergy $0.28
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+30% Synergy $0.52
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+30% Synergy $1.56
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+18% Synergy $2.11
Griffin Aerie Griffin Aerie
+14% Synergy $0.29
Sigarda's Splendor Sigarda's Splendor
+12% Synergy $0.49
Angelic Renewal Angelic Renewal
+10% Synergy $0.40
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+9% Synergy $5.43
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+7% Synergy $14.15
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+6% Synergy $0.59
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+4% Synergy $6.87
Brilliant Wings Brilliant Wings
+3% Synergy $40.57
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+3% Synergy $0.80
Folk Hero Folk Hero
+2% Synergy $7.73
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+2% Synergy $3.80
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+1% Synergy $29.28
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
0% Synergy $4.32
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
0% Synergy $18.41
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
0% Synergy $1.95
Land Tax Land Tax
-1% Synergy $13.05
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-1% Synergy $3.94
True Conviction True Conviction
-1% Synergy $5.04
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-2% Synergy $9.17
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-3% Synergy $6.36
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-5% Synergy $0.50

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Gisela, the Broken Blade's Lifegain game plan.

Ajani, Strength of the Pride Ajani, Strength of the Pride
+25% Synergy $8.74
Serra the Benevolent Serra the Benevolent
+13% Synergy $8.36
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+5% Synergy $4.13
Elspeth Resplendent Elspeth Resplendent
+2% Synergy $4.83
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-4% Synergy $40.18

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Gisela, the Broken Blade Lifegain decks.

Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+45% Synergy $5.14
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+44% Synergy $0.95
War Room War Room
+32% Synergy $1.99
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+30% Synergy $49.84
Karoo Karoo
+24% Synergy $1.23
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+21% Synergy $0.21
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+9% Synergy $0.41
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+8% Synergy $0.32
Mutavault Mutavault
+6% Synergy $4.31
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+5% Synergy $18.78
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+5% Synergy $0.28
Hall of the Bandit Lord Hall of the Bandit Lord
+5% Synergy $19.80
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+3% Synergy $6.78
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $6.42
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+3% Synergy $0.30
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+2% Synergy $0.27
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+2% Synergy $0.37
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+2% Synergy $2.18
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+2% Synergy $0.32
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+1% Synergy $13.37
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
0% Synergy $0.37
Three Tree City Three Tree City
-1% Synergy $24.13
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-2% Synergy $0.31
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-2% Synergy $0.35
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-4% Synergy $0.36
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $39.67
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-5% Synergy $0.30
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-8% Synergy $6.08
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-8% Synergy $0.25
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy $2.76

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Gisela, the Broken Blade's Lifegain strategy.

Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+25% Synergy $0.36
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+22% Synergy $0.34
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+13% Synergy $0.30
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+10% Synergy $3.83
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+10% Synergy $11.33
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+8% Synergy $1.91
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+7% Synergy $36.37
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+7% Synergy $6.16
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+6% Synergy $3.70
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.40
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+4% Synergy $4.03
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $0.60
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-8% Synergy $2.60

Lands

The mana base behind Gisela, the Broken Blade's Lifegain decks.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+35% Synergy $0.32
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+30% Synergy $0.24
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+14% Synergy $0.39
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+4% Synergy $4.25
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.64
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+2% Synergy $49.78
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+2% Synergy $1.21
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.39
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-6% Synergy $2.82
Plains Plains
-16% Synergy $0.07

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Gisela, the Broken Blade: Lifegain.

Lyra Dawnbringer Lyra Dawnbringer
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Radiant, Serra Archangel Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Giada, Font of Hope Giada, Font of Hope
Bruna, the Fading Light Bruna, the Fading Light
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Radiant, Serra Archangel Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Radiant, Serra Archangel Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Linvala, the Preserver Linvala, the Preserver
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Folk Hero Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Folk Hero
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Haunted One Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Haunted One
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ravos, Soultender Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ravos, Soultender
Radiant, Serra Archangel Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Radiant, Serra Archangel // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Avacyn, Guardian Angel Avacyn, Guardian Angel
Akroma, Angel of Wrath Akroma, Angel of Wrath
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Radiant, Serra Archangel Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Jeska, Thrice Reborn Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Kodama of the East Tree Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Kodama of the East Tree
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Vial Smasher the Fierce Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Parhelion II Parhelion II
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Radiant, Serra Archangel Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Radiant, Serra Archangel Ravos, Soultender Radiant, Serra Archangel // Ravos, Soultender
Radiant, Serra Archangel Vial Smasher the Fierce Radiant, Serra Archangel // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Radiant, Serra Archangel Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Reya Dawnbringer Reya Dawnbringer
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Tymna the Weaver Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Tymna the Weaver
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Noble Heritage Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Noble Heritage
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Sigarda, Font of Blessings Sigarda, Font of Blessings
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Sengir, the Dark Baron Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Radiant, Archangel Radiant, Archangel
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Inspiring Leader Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Inspiring Leader
Shilgengar, Sire of Famine Shilgengar, Sire of Famine
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker Kaalia, Zenith Seeker