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The Gaffer
Price tag $7.00

Legendary Creature — Halfling Peasant

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

Lifegain 71% Tokens 7% +1/+1 Counters 3% Control 3% Card Draw 2%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#2061 Current Rank
#1915 Last Week
#1882 Past 2 Years

Links & Decks

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring The Gaffer.

Clean Fair Magic Commander Gameplay #9 | Treebeard vs. Sméagol vs. The Gaffer Vs. Aragorn the Uniter

Clean Fair Magic Commander Gameplay #9 | Treebeard vs. Sméagol vs. The Gaffer Vs. Aragorn the Uniter

New Cards

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

Liliana the Faultless Liliana the Faultless
+11% Synergy $24.38
Ajani Resolute Ajani Resolute
+8% Synergy $37.52
Bilbo's Gambit Bilbo's Gambit
+4% Synergy $1.20
The Queen of Dale The Queen of Dale
0% Synergy $17.19
Gleaming Splendor Gleaming Splendor
0% Synergy $36.77

High Synergy Cards

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

Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+68% Synergy $7.99
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+67% Synergy $3.25
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+66% Synergy $2.62
Shattered Angel Shattered Angel
+66% Synergy $1.38
Revitalize Revitalize
+58% Synergy $0.30
Auriok Champion Auriok Champion
+57% Synergy $9.42
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
+55% Synergy $0.38
Crested Sunmare Crested Sunmare
+55% Synergy $8.72
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+55% Synergy $1.76
Sunscorch Regent Sunscorch Regent
+54% Synergy $0.42

Top Cards

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

Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+50% Synergy $4.33
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+49% Synergy $22.00
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+49% Synergy $2.63
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+48% Synergy $3.16
Angel of Vitality Angel of Vitality
+46% Synergy $0.24
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+44% Synergy $0.91
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+38% Synergy $7.26
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+10% Synergy $5.99
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+8% Synergy $1.52
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+2% Synergy $1.43

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $121.57
Farewell Farewell
0% Synergy $6.10
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $133.20
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-4% Synergy $49.60
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-6% Synergy $35.97
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-6% Synergy $59.07

Creatures

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

Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+52% Synergy $2.18
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+42% Synergy $4.11
Valkyrie Harbinger Valkyrie Harbinger
+40% Synergy $5.73
Knight of Dawn's Light Knight of Dawn's Light
+37% Synergy $0.26
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+37% Synergy $0.34
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+36% Synergy $8.64
Voice of the Blessed Voice of the Blessed
+34% Synergy $2.61
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+32% Synergy $4.37
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+31% Synergy $20.68
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+31% Synergy $29.30
Leonin Elder Leonin Elder
+31% Synergy $0.33
Celestial Force Celestial Force
+29% Synergy $1.25
Speaker of the Heavens Speaker of the Heavens
+27% Synergy $0.59
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+27% Synergy $1.13
Curious Farm Animals Curious Farm Animals
+27% Synergy $0.24
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+27% Synergy $49.56
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+26% Synergy $6.51
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+26% Synergy $4.51
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+24% Synergy $2.85
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
+22% Synergy $24.36
Ajani's Pridemate Ajani's Pridemate
+18% Synergy $0.27
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+17% Synergy $42.30
Spectrum Sentinel Spectrum Sentinel
+16% Synergy $0.37
Doctor Strange, Surgeon Doctor Strange, Surgeon
+16% Synergy $1.05
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+15% Synergy $4.26
Syndic of Tithes Syndic of Tithes
+15% Synergy $0.13
Cat Collector Cat Collector
+15% Synergy $0.28
Lunarch Veteran Luminous Phantom Lunarch Veteran
+15% Synergy $0.34
Attended Healer Attended Healer
+14% Synergy $0.24
Angel of Destiny Angel of Destiny
+14% Synergy $9.02
Essence Channeler Essence Channeler
+12% Synergy $0.48
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+12% Synergy $34.46
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+10% Synergy $1.99
Impassioned Orator Impassioned Orator
+9% Synergy $0.33
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+9% Synergy $0.27
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+9% Synergy $0.41
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+9% Synergy $0.36
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+8% Synergy $2.14
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+8% Synergy $8.34
Starfield Shepherd Starfield Shepherd
+5% Synergy $0.33
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+5% Synergy $0.65
Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
+4% Synergy $5.85
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+4% Synergy $5.82
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+2% Synergy $4.29
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+0% Synergy $13.25
Sun Titan Sun Titan
0% Synergy $0.31
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-3% Synergy $0.64
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-4% Synergy $0.29
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-5% Synergy $6.10
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-6% Synergy $60.10

Instants

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

Riot Control Riot Control
+45% Synergy $0.28
Invoke the Divine Invoke the Divine
+42% Synergy $0.25
Light of Hope Light of Hope
+37% Synergy $0.25
Union of the Third Path Union of the Third Path
+28% Synergy $0.22
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+26% Synergy $2.80
Divine Offering Divine Offering
+21% Synergy $0.14
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+20% Synergy $1.69
Ritual of Rejuvenation Ritual of Rejuvenation
+20% Synergy $0.18
Reprieve Reprieve
+19% Synergy $1.95
Awe Strike Awe Strike
+18% Synergy $0.19
Reviving Dose Reviving Dose
+17% Synergy $0.24
Healing Grace Healing Grace
+15% Synergy $0.11
Blessed Reversal Blessed Reversal
+14% Synergy $0.48
Scent of Jasmine Scent of Jasmine
+12% Synergy $0.27
Serene Offering Serene Offering
+11% Synergy $0.22
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+11% Synergy $15.34
Healing Salve Healing Salve
+10% Synergy $0.26
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+9% Synergy $0.93
Honor the Fallen Honor the Fallen
+9% Synergy $11.66
Congregate Congregate
+8% Synergy $0.29
Rally for the Throne Rally for the Throne
+5% Synergy $0.21
Erode Erode
+5% Synergy $6.59
Ray of Dissolution Ray of Dissolution
+5% Synergy $0.04
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+4% Synergy $0.37
Shelter Shelter
+3% Synergy $0.23
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+3% Synergy $4.97
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+3% Synergy $15.07
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+2% Synergy $0.34
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+2% Synergy $1.19
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $2.53
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+0% Synergy $0.34
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+0% Synergy $9.08
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+0% Synergy $5.35
Get Lost Get Lost
0% Synergy $3.86
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
0% Synergy $0.47
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
-3% Synergy $3.84
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-4% Synergy $21.41
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-5% Synergy $7.31
Disenchant Disenchant
-9% Synergy $0.10
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-13% Synergy $16.16

Sorceries

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

Sanctify Sanctify
+34% Synergy $0.22
Fumigate Fumigate
+32% Synergy $0.32
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+31% Synergy $3.26
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+29% Synergy $7.56
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+28% Synergy $1.00
Lucky Offering Lucky Offering
+13% Synergy $0.22
Late to Dinner Late to Dinner
+6% Synergy $0.23
Solemn Offering Solemn Offering
+6% Synergy $0.15
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+3% Synergy $3.93
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+2% Synergy $1.24
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+2% Synergy $0.30
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+2% Synergy $0.40
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+1% Synergy $0.26
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+1% Synergy $4.59
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+1% Synergy $4.56
Austere Command Austere Command
+1% Synergy $0.37
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+0% Synergy $12.59
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+0% Synergy $0.29
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-4% Synergy $0.28
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-4% Synergy $0.25
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-5% Synergy $3.85

Utility Artifacts

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

Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+47% Synergy $10.46
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+40% Synergy $5.15
Lembas Lembas
+31% Synergy $1.36
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+29% Synergy $3.07
The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
+26% Synergy $8.38
Potion of Healing Potion of Healing
+20% Synergy $0.17
Candy Trail Candy Trail
+16% Synergy $1.16
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+14% Synergy $1.00
Angel's Feather Angel's Feather
+13% Synergy $0.52
Field-Tested Frying Pan Field-Tested Frying Pan
+12% Synergy $0.30
Ivory Tower Ivory Tower
+12% Synergy $0.30
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+10% Synergy $0.66
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+10% Synergy $6.70
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+9% Synergy $5.04
Sun Droplet Sun Droplet
+9% Synergy $0.38
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+9% Synergy $24.34
Carrot Cake Carrot Cake
+6% Synergy $0.23
Trading Post Trading Post
+6% Synergy $0.29
The Underworld Cookbook The Underworld Cookbook
+5% Synergy $0.37
Campfire Campfire
+5% Synergy $0.92
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+4% Synergy $9.11
Bagel and Schmear Bagel and Schmear
+4% Synergy $0.17
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+3% Synergy $1.10
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+2% Synergy $13.84
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+1% Synergy $2.69
Shadowspear Shadowspear
-4% Synergy $35.56
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-6% Synergy $6.26
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-11% Synergy $4.61
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-22% Synergy $2.32

Enchantments

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

Griffin Aerie Griffin Aerie
+45% Synergy $0.27
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+39% Synergy $1.08
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+37% Synergy $7.65
Peace of Mind Peace of Mind
+36% Synergy $0.13
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+29% Synergy $5.59
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+23% Synergy $0.56
Rewards of Diversity Rewards of Diversity
+22% Synergy $0.44
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+19% Synergy $0.80
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+17% Synergy $2.73
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+17% Synergy $0.36
Boon Reflection Boon Reflection
+17% Synergy $12.87
Righteous Cause Righteous Cause
+15% Synergy $0.54
Sigarda's Splendor Sigarda's Splendor
+13% Synergy $0.49
Orim's Prayer Orim's Prayer
+9% Synergy $0.52
Abiding Grace Abiding Grace
+8% Synergy $0.33
Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit
+7% Synergy $0.87
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+6% Synergy $1.00
Ephara's Radiance Ephara's Radiance
+5% Synergy $0.20
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+4% Synergy $0.47
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+2% Synergy $9.16
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+0% Synergy $16.74
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+0% Synergy $1.00
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+0% Synergy $6.33
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-2% Synergy $28.56
Land Tax Land Tax
-2% Synergy $17.56
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-2% Synergy $10.87
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-3% Synergy $0.81

Planeswalkers

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

Ajani, Strength of the Pride Ajani, Strength of the Pride
+24% Synergy $7.66

Utility Lands

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

Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+34% Synergy $0.33
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+29% Synergy $3.79
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+28% Synergy $0.31
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+19% Synergy $1.31
Blighted Steppe Blighted Steppe
+12% Synergy $0.18
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+6% Synergy $0.26
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+5% Synergy $53.53
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+4% Synergy $6.85
War Room War Room
+3% Synergy $5.32
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+3% Synergy $2.86
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+3% Synergy $11.38
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.27
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+2% Synergy $2.54
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+2% Synergy $1.07
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+2% Synergy $0.24
Karoo Karoo
+2% Synergy $1.11
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+1% Synergy $0.30
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+0% Synergy $17.76
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $40.72
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-4% Synergy $0.40
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-4% Synergy $5.68
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-5% Synergy $0.29
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-6% Synergy $0.50
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-8% Synergy $5.81
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-8% Synergy $7.13
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-18% Synergy $0.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+34% Synergy $0.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+27% Synergy $2.56
Golden Egg Golden Egg
+7% Synergy $0.24
Orazca Relic Orazca Relic
+6% Synergy $0.36
Paradise Plume Paradise Plume
+5% Synergy $0.33
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+4% Synergy $4.50
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.30
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+4% Synergy $13.18
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+3% Synergy $20.39
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $0.90
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.60
The Mind Stone The Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $45.21
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
0% Synergy $28.96
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
-1% Synergy $4.97
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.57
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.27

Lands

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

Skyclave Cleric Skyclave Basilica Skyclave Cleric
+5% Synergy $0.22
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+4% Synergy $0.28
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.24
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+4% Synergy $5.82
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+2% Synergy $1.24
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+2% Synergy $0.34
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $2.53
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+1% Synergy $4.56
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+1% Synergy $0.37
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+0% Synergy $3.53
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+0% Synergy $0.34
Plains Plains
-2% Synergy $0.09

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like The Gaffer.

Prava of the Steel Legion Tymna the Weaver Prava of the Steel Legion // Tymna the Weaver
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Ravos, Soultender Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Ravos, Soultender
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Sengir, the Dark Baron Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Slurrk, All-Ingesting Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Bilbo, Birthday Celebrant Bilbo, Birthday Celebrant
Elenda, Saint of Dusk Elenda, Saint of Dusk
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
Qala, Ajani's Pridemate Qala, Ajani's Pridemate
Evra, Halcyon Witness Evra, Halcyon Witness
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
Sorin of House Markov Sorin of House Markov
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
Ravos, Soultender Sengir, the Dark Baron Ravos, Soultender // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Captain Marvel, Earth's Protector Captain Marvel, Earth's Protector
Doctor Strange, Surgeon Doctor Strange, Surgeon
Will, Scion of Peace Will, Scion of Peace
Atalya, Samite Master Atalya, Samite Master
Linden, the Steadfast Queen Linden, the Steadfast Queen
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Astarion, the Decadent Astarion, the Decadent
Alena, Kessig Trapper Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Alena, Kessig Trapper // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Karlov of the Ghost Council Karlov of the Ghost Council
Lathiel, the Bounteous Dawn Lathiel, the Bounteous Dawn
Shanna, Purifying Blade Shanna, Purifying Blade
Fluros of Myra's Marvels Tymna the Weaver Fluros of Myra's Marvels // Tymna the Weaver
Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Tymna the Weaver Nocturno of Myra's Marvels // Tymna the Weaver
Licia, Sanguine Tribune Licia, Sanguine Tribune
Hurska Sweet-Tooth Hurska Sweet-Tooth
Trelasarra, Moon Dancer Trelasarra, Moon Dancer
Prava of the Steel Legion Radiant, Serra Archangel Prava of the Steel Legion // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Amalia Benavides Aguirre Amalia Benavides Aguirre
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Tymna the Weaver Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Tymna the Weaver
Obzedat, Ghost Council Obzedat, Ghost Council
Rodolf Duskbringer Rodolf Duskbringer
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Krav, the Unredeemed Regna, the Redeemer Krav, the Unredeemed // Regna, the Redeemer
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit Sam, Loyal Attendant Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit // Sam, Loyal Attendant
Sengir, the Dark Baron Tymna the Weaver Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tymna the Weaver