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The Gaffer
Price tag $10.59

Legendary CreatureHalfling Peasant

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1592 Current Rank
#1784 Last Week
#1485 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring The Gaffer.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in The Gaffer decks.

Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+40% Synergy $3.81
Hot Dog Cart Hot Dog Cart
+16% Synergy $1.93
Bagel and Schmear Bagel and Schmear
+5% Synergy $1.77
Starfield Shepherd Starfield Shepherd
+3% Synergy $0.24
City Pigeon City Pigeon
+3% Synergy $3.12

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with The Gaffer's abilities and overall game plan.

Shattered Angel Shattered Angel
+69% Synergy $0.67
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+68% Synergy $1.39
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+67% Synergy $2.54
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+65% Synergy $5.33
Revitalize Revitalize
+65% Synergy $0.05
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
+63% Synergy $0.24
Crested Sunmare Crested Sunmare
+56% Synergy $7.43
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+56% Synergy $0.34
Griffin Aerie Griffin Aerie
+55% Synergy $0.15
Sunscorch Regent Sunscorch Regent
+54% Synergy $0.71

Top Cards

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

Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+54% Synergy $1.26
Auriok Champion Auriok Champion
+52% Synergy $9.41
Angel of Vitality Angel of Vitality
+47% Synergy $0.40
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+47% Synergy $19.92
Valkyrie Harbinger Valkyrie Harbinger
+46% Synergy $2.68
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+45% Synergy $4.35
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+41% Synergy $2.37
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+8% Synergy $1.28
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+7% Synergy $3.26
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+6% Synergy $0.96

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $82.60
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $95.44
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $50.22
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-5% Synergy $34.30
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-8% Synergy $37.00

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement The Gaffer's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+49% Synergy $2.71
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+45% Synergy $2.05
Knight of Dawn's Light Knight of Dawn's Light
+45% Synergy $0.10
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+38% Synergy $0.23
Celestial Force Celestial Force
+36% Synergy $0.96
Voice of the Blessed Voice of the Blessed
+35% Synergy $1.18
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+34% Synergy $2.93
Leonin Elder Leonin Elder
+34% Synergy $0.31
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+33% Synergy $3.64
Speaker of the Heavens Speaker of the Heavens
+33% Synergy $0.51
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+30% Synergy $15.25
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+30% Synergy $0.55
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+28% Synergy $37.50
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+27% Synergy $2.95
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+26% Synergy $4.83
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
+26% Synergy $21.64
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+23% Synergy $51.08
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+22% Synergy $3.12
Syndic of Tithes Syndic of Tithes
+21% Synergy $0.22
Ajani's Pridemate Ajani's Pridemate
+20% Synergy $0.12
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+19% Synergy $38.04
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+18% Synergy $1.84
Attended Healer Attended Healer
+18% Synergy $0.11
Regna, the Redeemer Regna, the Redeemer
+17% Synergy $0.59
Lunarch Veteran Luminous Phantom Lunarch Veteran
+16% Synergy $0.19
Spectrum Sentinel Spectrum Sentinel
+16% Synergy $0.17
Angel of Destiny Angel of Destiny
+15% Synergy $8.44
Cat Collector Cat Collector
+15% Synergy $0.18
Essence Channeler Essence Channeler
+14% Synergy $0.59
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+12% Synergy $33.97
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+11% Synergy $0.58
Impassioned Orator Impassioned Orator
+11% Synergy $0.43
Children of Korlis Children of Korlis
+11% Synergy $0.24
Astrid Peth Astrid Peth
+11% Synergy $5.87
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+10% Synergy $0.13
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+9% Synergy $5.86
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+8% Synergy $0.71
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+7% Synergy $1.22
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+6% Synergy $0.57
Distinguished Conjurer Distinguished Conjurer
+6% Synergy $0.12
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+3% Synergy $4.17
Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
+2% Synergy $3.97
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+2% Synergy $4.57
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+2% Synergy $0.29
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
0% Synergy $9.60
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-2% Synergy $0.28
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-3% Synergy $0.23
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-5% Synergy $0.25
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-5% Synergy $2.46
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-6% Synergy $45.59

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping The Gaffer safe.

Riot Control Riot Control
+48% Synergy $0.24
Invoke the Divine Invoke the Divine
+47% Synergy $0.07
Light of Hope Light of Hope
+43% Synergy $0.14
Union of the Third Path Union of the Third Path
+38% Synergy $0.17
Ritual of Rejuvenation Ritual of Rejuvenation
+31% Synergy $0.05
Reprieve Reprieve
+24% Synergy $1.20
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+24% Synergy $2.37
Divine Offering Divine Offering
+22% Synergy $0.07
Reviving Dose Reviving Dose
+22% Synergy $0.10
Healing Grace Healing Grace
+20% Synergy $0.04
Awe Strike Awe Strike
+20% Synergy $0.17
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+18% Synergy $1.07
Blessed Reversal Blessed Reversal
+18% Synergy $0.32
Scent of Jasmine Scent of Jasmine
+16% Synergy $0.13
Honor the Fallen Honor the Fallen
+14% Synergy $6.77
Healing Salve Healing Salve
+13% Synergy $0.25
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+12% Synergy $15.22
Serene Offering Serene Offering
+11% Synergy $0.24
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+10% Synergy $0.73
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+8% Synergy $0.38
Congregate Congregate
+8% Synergy $0.14
Rally for the Throne Rally for the Throne
+7% Synergy $0.09
Shelter Shelter
+6% Synergy $0.14
Ray of Dissolution Ray of Dissolution
+5% Synergy $0.06
Triumphant Surge Triumphant Surge
+5% Synergy $0.06
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+4% Synergy $3.24
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+3% Synergy $1.70
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $6.18
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+1% Synergy $0.40
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+1% Synergy $4.94
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+1% Synergy $8.17
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.23
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
0% Synergy $0.24
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
-1% Synergy $0.25
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-5% Synergy $17.03
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-5% Synergy $4.91
Disenchant Disenchant
-10% Synergy $0.17
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-13% Synergy $8.12

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance The Gaffer's game plan and control the board.

The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+39% Synergy $1.68
Sanctify Sanctify
+38% Synergy $0.14
Fumigate Fumigate
+37% Synergy $0.30
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+34% Synergy $1.96
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+32% Synergy $0.41
Lucky Offering Lucky Offering
+15% Synergy $0.06
Late to Dinner Late to Dinner
+9% Synergy $0.14
Solemn Offering Solemn Offering
+7% Synergy $0.10
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+3% Synergy $0.60
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+3% Synergy $0.14
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+2% Synergy $0.67
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+2% Synergy $1.16
Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $4.03
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+1% Synergy $0.35
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+1% Synergy $9.90
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+1% Synergy $5.77
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+1% Synergy $0.14
Austere Command Austere Command
0% Synergy $0.38
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
0% Synergy $0.27
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
0% Synergy $1.74
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-6% Synergy $0.29
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-7% Synergy $2.26

Utility Artifacts

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

Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+48% Synergy $18.82
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+46% Synergy $1.37
Lembas Lembas
+40% Synergy $0.71
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+32% Synergy $3.60
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+30% Synergy $2.25
The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
+28% Synergy $5.35
Potion of Healing Potion of Healing
+27% Synergy $0.08
Candy Trail Candy Trail
+22% Synergy $0.25
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+16% Synergy $0.81
Ivory Tower Ivory Tower
+16% Synergy $0.14
Field-Tested Frying Pan Field-Tested Frying Pan
+16% Synergy $0.27
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+13% Synergy $0.26
Angel's Feather Angel's Feather
+13% Synergy $0.36
Trading Post Trading Post
+12% Synergy $0.46
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+11% Synergy $8.64
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+10% Synergy $20.37
Sun Droplet Sun Droplet
+10% Synergy $0.29
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+8% Synergy $0.60
Carrot Cake Carrot Cake
+7% Synergy $0.06
The Underworld Cookbook The Underworld Cookbook
+5% Synergy $0.34
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+5% Synergy $8.98
Campfire Campfire
+5% Synergy $0.25
Chalice of Life Chalice of Death Chalice of Life
+5% Synergy $0.18
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+4% Synergy $11.62
Fountain of Renewal Fountain of Renewal
+4% Synergy $0.42
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+1% Synergy $1.88
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
0% Synergy $3.12
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-10% Synergy $3.48
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $4.54
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-22% Synergy $1.32

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support The Gaffer's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Peace of Mind Peace of Mind
+42% Synergy $0.06
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+38% Synergy $3.17
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+35% Synergy $0.47
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+28% Synergy $3.09
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+28% Synergy $0.27
Rewards of Diversity Rewards of Diversity
+26% Synergy $0.30
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+21% Synergy $0.46
Sigarda's Splendor Sigarda's Splendor
+19% Synergy $0.42
Boon Reflection Boon Reflection
+19% Synergy $12.21
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+18% Synergy $0.47
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+17% Synergy $2.54
Righteous Cause Righteous Cause
+16% Synergy $0.64
Orim's Prayer Orim's Prayer
+11% Synergy $0.48
Abiding Grace Abiding Grace
+9% Synergy $0.19
Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit
+8% Synergy $0.95
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+6% Synergy $4.01
Ephara's Radiance Ephara's Radiance
+6% Synergy $0.05
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+4% Synergy $0.39
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+3% Synergy $1.43
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
0% Synergy $6.05
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
0% Synergy $10.34
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-2% Synergy $1.52
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-2% Synergy $24.73
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-3% Synergy $3.36
Land Tax Land Tax
-4% Synergy $20.79
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-4% Synergy $1.54

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside The Gaffer to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ajani, Strength of the Pride Ajani, Strength of the Pride
+25% Synergy $5.89

Utility Lands

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

Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+38% Synergy $0.39
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+28% Synergy $2.59
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+22% Synergy $0.11
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+15% Synergy $1.60
Blighted Steppe Blighted Steppe
+12% Synergy $0.15
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+6% Synergy $0.09
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.40
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+3% Synergy $0.64
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+2% Synergy $16.80
War Room War Room
+2% Synergy $2.85
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+2% Synergy $35.89
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+2% Synergy $0.18
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+2% Synergy $0.07
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+1% Synergy $6.80
Karoo Karoo
+1% Synergy $1.02
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+1% Synergy $0.85
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+1% Synergy $4.55
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $41.89
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-6% Synergy $3.53
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-6% Synergy $0.51
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-9% Synergy $4.66
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-18% Synergy $0.32

Mana Artifacts

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

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+39% Synergy $0.28
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+28% Synergy $1.15
Orazca Relic Orazca Relic
+10% Synergy $0.11
Golden Egg Golden Egg
+9% Synergy $0.15
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $1.34
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+6% Synergy $2.88
Paradise Plume Paradise Plume
+6% Synergy $0.22
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.52
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+5% Synergy $0.21
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+4% Synergy $16.23
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+3% Synergy $8.02
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+2% Synergy $1.81
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+1% Synergy $20.12
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.24
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.15
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.17
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
-3% Synergy $4.92

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.21
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+4% Synergy $0.55
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+3% Synergy $4.17
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+3% Synergy $1.70
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+2% Synergy $0.67
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.06
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
0% Synergy $0.33
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.23
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
0% Synergy $1.74
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
-1% Synergy $3.18
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
-1% Synergy $0.25

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