The Gaffer
$7.17
$7.17Legendary Creature — Halfling Peasant
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Proven Option
Well-established with solid community support.
Ranking
#2071
Current Rank
#2130
Last Week
#1928
Past 2 Years
725
Decks
Mono-White Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
TCGplayer
$7.06
Cardmarket
€8.18Videos
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in The Gaffer decks.
Ob Nixilis, the Ascended+21% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$1.40
Ajani Resolute+19% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$8.89
Liliana the Faultless+17% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$4.89
Enlightened Confidant+12% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$8.02
Germinate Recruits+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.38
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with The Gaffer's abilities and overall game plan.
Soul's Attendant+67% Synergy
in 82% of decks
$7.91
Soul Warden+67% Synergy
in 88% of decks
$4.61
Cleric Class+66% Synergy
in 74% of decks
$2.21
Shattered Angel+64% Synergy
in 69% of decks
$1.33
Revitalize+57% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$0.16
Auriok Champion+56% Synergy
in 62% of decks
$11.83
Crested Sunmare+54% Synergy
in 57% of decks
$8.47
Sunscorch Regent+53% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$0.40
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles+53% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$0.40
Radiant Fountain+53% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$2.32
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful The Gaffer decks.
Soul's Attendant+67% Synergy
in 82% of decks
$7.91
Soul Warden+67% Synergy
in 88% of decks
$4.61
Cleric Class+66% Synergy
in 74% of decks
$2.21
Shattered Angel+64% Synergy
in 69% of decks
$1.33
Revitalize+57% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$0.16
Auriok Champion+56% Synergy
in 62% of decks
$11.83
Authority of the Consuls+50% Synergy
in 73% of decks
$5.65
Pearl Medallion+10% Synergy
in 70% of decks
$9.56
Swords to Plowshares+8% Synergy
in 84% of decks
$1.44
Path to Exile+1% Synergy
in 69% of decks
$1.14
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Farewell0% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$6.03
The One Ring0% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$111.84
Ancient Tomb0% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$125.33
Teferi's Protection-4% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$46.87
Enlightened Tutor-6% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$37.70
Smothering Tithe-7% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$58.11
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement The Gaffer's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Crested Sunmare+54% Synergy
in 57% of decks
$8.47
Sunscorch Regent+53% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$0.40
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles+53% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$0.40
Rhox Faithmender+52% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$2.20
Haliya, Guided by Light+47% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$3.78
Angel of Vitality+44% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$0.27
Exemplar of Light+43% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$0.92
Felidar Sovereign+41% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$4.12
Valkyrie Harbinger+40% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$6.08
Knight of Dawn's Light+37% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$0.27
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun+35% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$0.35
Resplendent Angel+35% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$8.67
Voice of the Blessed+33% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$2.44
Serra Ascendant+31% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$30.51
Heliod, Sun-Crowned+31% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$22.07
Leonin Elder+31% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.39
Suture Priest+30% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$4.73
Curious Farm Animals+28% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.20
Nykthos Paragon+27% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$1.25
Archivist of Oghma+27% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$6.47
Speaker of the Heavens+26% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$0.46
Archangel of Thune+26% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$51.26
Elenda's Hierophant+25% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$5.48
Guide of Souls+23% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$3.67
Celestine, the Living Saint+22% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$20.43
Ajani's Pridemate+18% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.24
Ocelot Pride+17% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$42.31
Spectrum Sentinel+16% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.40
Knight of the White Orchid+15% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$4.09
Cat Collector+14% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.27
Lunarch Veteran+14% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.35
Angel of Destiny+14% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$9.38
Attended Healer+13% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.16
Doctor Strange, Surgeon+12% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.90
Essence Channeler+12% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.46
Delney, Streetwise Lookout+11% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$34.21
Aerith Gainsborough+10% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$1.63
Weathered Wayfarer+9% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$2.07
Mangara, the Diplomat+9% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.72
Deep Gnome Terramancer+9% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$9.09
Claim Jumper+8% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.36
Loyal Warhound+5% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.61
Witch Enchanter+4% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$6.16
Righteous Valkyrie+3% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$5.03
Enduring Innocence+2% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$3.25
Mother of Runes+0% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$13.01
Sun Titan0% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.32
Solemn Simulacrum-3% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.54
Esper Sentinel-5% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$54.35
Loran of the Third Path-5% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$4.89
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping The Gaffer safe.
Riot Control+45% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$0.29
Invoke the Divine+41% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$0.25
Light of Hope+37% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$0.26
Union of the Third Path+28% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.19
Heliod's Intervention+25% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$3.10
Restoration Magic+22% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$1.84
Divine Offering+21% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.12
Awe Strike+19% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.18
Reprieve+18% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$1.67
Blessed Reversal+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.52
Beacon of Immortality+10% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$15.16
Generous Gift+9% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$1.84
Congregate+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.17
Rally for the Throne+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.22
Bilbo's Gambit+5% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$1.17
Shelter+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.24
Erode+3% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$9.07
Stroke of Midnight+3% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.31
Razorgrass Ambush+2% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.35
Everybody Lives!+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$16.47
Sejiri Shelter+2% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$2.66
Flare of Fortitude+2% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$6.01
Mana Tithe+1% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.88
Kabira Takedown+0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.23
Dawn's Truce0% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$9.18
Clever Concealment0% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$4.85
Your Temple Is Under Attack0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.42
Get Lost0% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$3.47
Dawn Charm-2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$2.43
Flawless Maneuver-4% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$7.59
Teferi's Protection-4% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$46.87
Rebuff the Wicked-5% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$5.85
Enlightened Tutor-6% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$37.70
Disenchant-8% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.08
Akroma's Will-13% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$18.68
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance The Gaffer's game plan and control the board.
Sanctify+32% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.31
Fumigate+32% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$0.27
The Battle of Bywater+31% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$2.15
Approach of the Second Sun+29% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$7.38
Storm Herd+28% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$1.05
Lucky Offering+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.22
Late to Dinner+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.26
Solemn Offering+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.16
Ondu Inversion+3% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$1.06
Restoration Seminar+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$3.91
Dusk // Dawn+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.29
Sevinne's Reclamation+1% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.40
Emeria's Call+1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$4.61
Winds of Abandon+1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$5.21
Austere Command+0% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.59
Idyllic Tutor+0% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$11.87
Farewell0% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$6.03
Vanquish the Horde0% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.28
Wrath of God-4% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$3.81
Secret Rendezvous-5% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.34
Cut a Deal-5% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.30
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Aetherflux Reservoir+49% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$21.64
Alhammarret's Archive+48% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$10.31
Well of Lost Dreams+39% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$4.99
The Wind Crystal+38% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$9.20
Lembas+31% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$1.00
Cosmos Elixir+29% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$2.64
The Book of Exalted Deeds+24% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$9.53
Potion of Healing+20% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.16
Candy Trail+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.98
Elixir of Immortality+14% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.98
Angel's Feather+13% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.53
Ivory Tower+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.33
Field-Tested Frying Pan+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.37
Excalibur II+10% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$1.10
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes+9% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$8.07
Wayfarer's Bauble+9% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.30
Sun Droplet+9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.39
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$23.63
Trading Post+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.33
Carrot Cake+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.20
The Underworld Cookbook+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.34
Campfire+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.22
Venser's Journal+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$8.81
Bagel and Schmear+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.16
Archaeomancer's Map+2% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$1.14
Endless Atlas+1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$2.50
The One Ring0% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$111.84
Shadowspear-4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$34.53
Oketra's Monument-6% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$4.63
Lightning Greaves-11% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$3.22
Swiftfoot Boots-22% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$1.86
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support The Gaffer's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Angelic Accord+49% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$2.24
Griffin Aerie+44% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$0.27
Leyline of Hope+39% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$1.04
Test of Endurance+36% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$7.04
Peace of Mind+35% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$0.09
Blind Obedience+28% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$5.86
Dawn of Hope+23% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.62
Ashes of the Abhorrent+18% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.73
Ajani's Welcome+17% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$2.57
Case of the Uneaten Feast+16% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.38
Boon Reflection+16% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$11.48
Righteous Cause+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.52
Sigarda's Splendor+13% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.49
Orim's Prayer+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.53
Abiding Grace+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.28
Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.04
Monologue Tax+6% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$1.27
Ephara's Radiance+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.17
Light of Promise+4% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.46
Dawn of a New Age+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$8.29
Gleaming Splendor+1% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$31.89
Luminarch Ascension+1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$17.29
Darksteel Mutation+0% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$1.12
Ghostly Prison0% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$5.97
Land Tax-1% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$16.67
Smuggler's Share-2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$10.69
Trouble in Pairs-2% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$30.49
Tocasia's Welcome-3% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$1.25
Smothering Tithe-7% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$58.11
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside The Gaffer to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Ajani, Strength of the Pride+24% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$9.19
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Radiant Fountain+53% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$2.32
Kabira Crossroads+34% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$0.33
Reliquary Tower+30% Synergy
in 54% of decks
$4.38
Adventurer's Inn+29% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.31
Seraph Sanctuary+18% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$1.27
Blighted Steppe+12% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.22
Federation Outpost+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$6.80
Secluded Steppe+6% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.31
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx+4% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$44.36
Guildless Commons+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$2.63
Emeria, the Sky Ruin+3% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$7.52
Scavenger Grounds+3% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.31
Lotus Field+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$2.69
Arid Archway+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.47
Hall of Heliod's Generosity+3% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$9.70
Karoo+3% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1.09
Castle Ardenvale+3% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.30
War Room+2% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$3.54
Mistveil Plains+1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.26
Maze of Ith+1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$9.66
Kor Haven+0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$17.86
Ancient Tomb0% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$125.33
Urza's Saga-2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$39.69
Buried Ruin-3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.40
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire-4% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$6.07
Temple of the False God-5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.35
Monumental Henge-5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.59
Minas Tirith-7% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$6.67
Abandoned Air Temple-8% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$7.44
Windbrisk Heights-12% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.27
Rogue's Passage-18% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.38
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Pristine Talisman+35% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$0.40
Thought Vessel+26% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$1.99
Golden Egg+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.26
Orazca Relic+6% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.34
Paradise Plume+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.36
Decanter of Endless Water+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$4.54
Extraplanar Lens+4% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$14.06
Sceptre of Eternal Glory+2% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$15.88
Mind Stone+2% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.32
Fellwar Stone+1% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$11.99
The Mind Stone+1% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$45.99
Arcane Signet+0% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$0.37
Throne of Eldraine-1% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$29.44
Nyx Lotus-1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$4.92
Commander's Sphere-2% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.19
Sol Ring-2% Synergy
in 81% of decks
$1.25
Marble Diamond-3% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.29
Lands
The mana base foundation for The Gaffer decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Skyclave Cleric+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.22
Demolition Field+5% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.38
Witch Enchanter+4% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$6.16
Myriad Landscape+4% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.31
Ondu Inversion+3% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$1.06
Razorgrass Ambush+2% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.35
Sejiri Shelter+2% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$2.66
Emeria's Call+1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$4.61
Flagstones of Trokair+1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$3.42
Snow-Covered Plains+0% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.40
Kabira Takedown+0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.23
Plains-1% Synergy
in 92% of decks
$0.08
The Gaffer Deck Stats
Based on 725 The Gaffer decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 1 | 15 |
| 2 | 16 |
| 3 | 13 |
| 4 | 9 |
| 5 | 6 |
| 6 | 3 |
| 7 | 1 |
| 8 | 1 |
99
cards
- Creature 26
- Instant 11
- Sorcery 5
- Artifact 12
- Enchantment 9
- Land 36
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 26 |
| Instant | 11 |
| Sorcery | 5 |
| Artifact | 12 |
| Enchantment | 9 |
| Land | 36 |
Lands: 28 basic, 8 nonbasic
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#2397
Oct 2024 · #1039
Sep 2026 · #2397
| Month | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024-10 | 1039 |
| 2024-11 | 1413 |
| 2024-12 | 1285 |
| 2025-01 | 1189 |
| 2025-02 | 1488 |
| 2025-03 | 1511 |
| 2025-04 | 1545 |
| 2025-05 | 1489 |
| 2025-06 | 1670 |
| 2025-07 | 1558 |
| 2025-08 | 1491 |
| 2025-09 | 2008 |
| 2025-10 | 1851 |
| 2025-11 | 1765 |
| 2025-12 | 1775 |
| 2026-01 | 1859 |
| 2026-02 | 1784 |
| 2026-03 | 2025 |
| 2026-04 | 1938 |
| 2026-05 | 1968 |
| 2026-06 | 2344 |
| 2026-07 | 2234 |
| 2026-08 | 2125 |
| 2026-09 | 2397 |
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