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The Gaffer
Price tag $6.93

Legendary Creature — Halfling Peasant

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

Lifegain 67% Tokens 8% +1/+1 Counters 3% Control 3% Card Draw 2%
View Average Decklist All Lifegain Commanders

New Cards

Recent-set cards that The Gaffer players are trying out in Lifegain decks.

Erode Erode
+16% Synergy $7.46
The Mind Stone The Mind Stone
+14% Synergy $40.70
Potioner's Trove Potioner's Trove
+9% Synergy $0.14
Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
+5% Synergy $0.30
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+5% Synergy $3.67

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for The Gaffer's Lifegain builds — cards that lean hardest into the Lifegain theme.

Cleric Class Cleric Class
+71% Synergy $1.96
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+70% Synergy $3.41
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+70% Synergy $7.54
Shattered Angel Shattered Angel
+66% Synergy $1.13
Revitalize Revitalize
+63% Synergy $0.26
Crested Sunmare Crested Sunmare
+62% Synergy $7.41
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
+62% Synergy $0.40
Auriok Champion Auriok Champion
+57% Synergy $11.56
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+57% Synergy $3.69
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+56% Synergy $3.52

Top Cards

The staple cards most The Gaffer Lifegain decks run as their core.

Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+52% Synergy $2.49
Angel of Vitality Angel of Vitality
+51% Synergy $0.25
Valkyrie Harbinger Valkyrie Harbinger
+51% Synergy $5.23
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+50% Synergy $21.72
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+46% Synergy $5.38
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+44% Synergy $0.91
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+43% Synergy $7.48
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+12% Synergy $6.51
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+11% Synergy $0.69
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+9% Synergy $0.88

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a The Gaffer Lifegain game on their own.

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+6% Synergy $45.85
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+4% Synergy $57.12
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+3% Synergy $119.25
The One Ring The One Ring
+3% Synergy $115.41
Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $6.20
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-6% Synergy $38.48

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Lifegain plan in The Gaffer decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Sunscorch Regent Sunscorch Regent
+53% Synergy $0.39
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+51% Synergy $1.87
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+44% Synergy $0.39
Knight of Dawn's Light Knight of Dawn's Light
+44% Synergy $0.30
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+42% Synergy $4.20
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+41% Synergy $8.85
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+35% Synergy $4.62
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+35% Synergy $29.40
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+35% Synergy $22.03
Voice of the Blessed Voice of the Blessed
+34% Synergy $2.56
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+33% Synergy $48.69
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+32% Synergy $4.94
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+31% Synergy $6.71
Speaker of the Heavens Speaker of the Heavens
+28% Synergy $0.58
Celestial Force Celestial Force
+28% Synergy $1.25
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+27% Synergy $3.65
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
+26% Synergy $25.03
Leonin Elder Leonin Elder
+26% Synergy $0.36
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+25% Synergy $41.70
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+25% Synergy $1.23
Curious Farm Animals Curious Farm Animals
+25% Synergy $0.24
Starfield Shepherd Starfield Shepherd
+20% Synergy $0.31
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+19% Synergy $0.35
Cat Collector Cat Collector
+18% Synergy $0.30
Angel of Destiny Angel of Destiny
+17% Synergy $9.13
Leonardo, Cutting Edge Leonardo, Cutting Edge
+17% Synergy $0.79
Attended Healer Attended Healer
+17% Synergy $0.18
Spectrum Sentinel Spectrum Sentinel
+16% Synergy $0.40
Syndic of Tithes Syndic of Tithes
+16% Synergy $0.13
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+15% Synergy $3.97
Lunarch Veteran Luminous Phantom Lunarch Veteran
+15% Synergy $0.37
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+15% Synergy $34.51
Essence Channeler Essence Channeler
+15% Synergy $0.45
Ajani's Pridemate Ajani's Pridemate
+14% Synergy $0.29
Regna, the Redeemer Regna, the Redeemer
+14% Synergy $1.72
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+12% Synergy $2.75
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+12% Synergy $0.21
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+11% Synergy $8.38
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+10% Synergy $0.31
Distinguished Conjurer Distinguished Conjurer
+10% Synergy $0.26
Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
+9% Synergy $5.51
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+8% Synergy $2.23
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+5% Synergy $0.60
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+2% Synergy $3.15
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+1% Synergy $12.38
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+1% Synergy $6.34
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-1% Synergy $58.41
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-1% Synergy $0.34
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-4% Synergy $7.25
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-5% Synergy $0.31

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep The Gaffer's Lifegain deck ahead.

Invoke the Divine Invoke the Divine
+46% Synergy $0.25
Riot Control Riot Control
+44% Synergy $0.28
Light of Hope Light of Hope
+38% Synergy $0.27
Union of the Third Path Union of the Third Path
+33% Synergy $0.23
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+27% Synergy $1.75
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+27% Synergy $3.04
Ritual of Rejuvenation Ritual of Rejuvenation
+24% Synergy $0.19
Reprieve Reprieve
+23% Synergy $2.01
Reviving Dose Reviving Dose
+20% Synergy $0.23
Divine Offering Divine Offering
+19% Synergy $0.15
Awe Strike Awe Strike
+17% Synergy $0.20
Healing Grace Healing Grace
+15% Synergy $0.14
Blessed Reversal Blessed Reversal
+14% Synergy $0.49
Scent of Jasmine Scent of Jasmine
+14% Synergy $0.26
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+12% Synergy $15.72
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+11% Synergy $0.94
Honor the Fallen Honor the Fallen
+11% Synergy $11.02
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+9% Synergy $0.19
Healing Salve Healing Salve
+8% Synergy $0.26
Serene Offering Serene Offering
+8% Synergy $0.20
Congregate Congregate
+7% Synergy $0.20
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+6% Synergy $5.05
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+6% Synergy $9.88
Rally for the Throne Rally for the Throne
+6% Synergy $0.20
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+3% Synergy $2.31
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+2% Synergy $17.08
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+2% Synergy $0.35
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+1% Synergy $0.26
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
0% Synergy $0.78
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
0% Synergy $3.60
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.38
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
0% Synergy $25.06
Get Lost Get Lost
-1% Synergy $3.33
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-2% Synergy $9.28
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-5% Synergy $6.87
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-11% Synergy $16.81
Disenchant Disenchant
-11% Synergy $0.10

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Lifegain game plan forward for The Gaffer.

Fumigate Fumigate
+35% Synergy $0.31
Sanctify Sanctify
+35% Synergy $0.25
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+32% Synergy $1.83
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+31% Synergy $6.27
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+27% Synergy $1.03
Lucky Offering Lucky Offering
+9% Synergy $0.19
Late to Dinner Late to Dinner
+7% Synergy $0.25
Solemn Offering Solemn Offering
+6% Synergy $0.14
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+4% Synergy $0.40
Austere Command Austere Command
+3% Synergy $0.35
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+3% Synergy $12.76
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $1.10
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+3% Synergy $0.27
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+3% Synergy $0.25
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+2% Synergy $4.24
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+1% Synergy $0.31
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+1% Synergy $4.22
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-4% Synergy $0.29
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-5% Synergy $0.36
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-6% Synergy $3.93
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-7% Synergy $3.67

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to The Gaffer Lifegain decks.

Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+51% Synergy $10.49
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+44% Synergy $5.72
Lembas Lembas
+38% Synergy $1.20
The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
+35% Synergy $8.52
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+30% Synergy $2.80
Potion of Healing Potion of Healing
+23% Synergy $0.16
Candy Trail Candy Trail
+22% Synergy $1.46
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+15% Synergy $1.05
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+14% Synergy $7.38
Field-Tested Frying Pan Field-Tested Frying Pan
+14% Synergy $0.33
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+12% Synergy $5.61
Ivory Tower Ivory Tower
+12% Synergy $0.29
Angel's Feather Angel's Feather
+11% Synergy $0.52
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+10% Synergy $0.80
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+10% Synergy $23.22
Sun Droplet Sun Droplet
+10% Synergy $0.40
Bagel and Schmear Bagel and Schmear
+10% Synergy $0.11
Hot Dog Cart Hot Dog Cart
+10% Synergy $0.20
Trading Post Trading Post
+8% Synergy $0.30
Carrot Cake Carrot Cake
+8% Synergy $0.26
Fountain of Renewal Fountain of Renewal
+6% Synergy $1.02
Nutrient Block Nutrient Block
+6% Synergy $0.28
The Underworld Cookbook The Underworld Cookbook
+5% Synergy $0.29
Instant Ramen Instant Ramen
+5% Synergy $0.24
Campfire Campfire
+5% Synergy $1.11
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+4% Synergy $12.64
Staff of the Sun Magus Staff of the Sun Magus
+3% Synergy $0.15
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+2% Synergy $1.12
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+1% Synergy $2.56
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-6% Synergy $5.33
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-11% Synergy $4.10
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-23% Synergy $1.98

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Lifegain strategy in The Gaffer decks.

Griffin Aerie Griffin Aerie
+55% Synergy $0.27
Peace of Mind Peace of Mind
+41% Synergy $0.10
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+34% Synergy $7.48
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+34% Synergy $1.16
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+28% Synergy $5.82
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+25% Synergy $0.36
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+23% Synergy $0.61
Rewards of Diversity Rewards of Diversity
+22% Synergy $0.42
Boon Reflection Boon Reflection
+21% Synergy $12.23
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+19% Synergy $0.78
Righteous Cause Righteous Cause
+18% Synergy $0.53
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+17% Synergy $3.05
Sigarda's Splendor Sigarda's Splendor
+17% Synergy $0.45
Orim's Prayer Orim's Prayer
+11% Synergy $0.53
Abiding Grace Abiding Grace
+9% Synergy $0.27
Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit
+6% Synergy $0.95
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+4% Synergy $1.08
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+4% Synergy $8.73
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+4% Synergy $0.42
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+1% Synergy $6.11
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+1% Synergy $1.01
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+1% Synergy $26.30
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
0% Synergy $15.45
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
-1% Synergy $1.53
Land Tax Land Tax
-3% Synergy $16.51
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-3% Synergy $1.13
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
-3% Synergy $11.43
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-3% Synergy $10.65

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up The Gaffer's Lifegain game plan.

Ajani, Strength of the Pride Ajani, Strength of the Pride
+28% Synergy $8.58

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in The Gaffer Lifegain decks.

Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+41% Synergy $0.32
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+33% Synergy $4.23
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+24% Synergy $1.31
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+23% Synergy $0.23
Blighted Steppe Blighted Steppe
+12% Synergy $0.20
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+11% Synergy $45.74
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+8% Synergy $10.65
War Room War Room
+6% Synergy $5.22
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+5% Synergy $7.39
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+5% Synergy $0.26
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+5% Synergy $0.30
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+4% Synergy $0.92
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.32
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+3% Synergy $1.55
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+2% Synergy $2.48
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+1% Synergy $6.38
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+1% Synergy $0.27
Kor Haven Kor Haven
0% Synergy $17.78
Lotus Field Lotus Field
0% Synergy $2.61
Karoo Karoo
-1% Synergy $1.12
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-2% Synergy $6.72
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $6.13
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $38.48
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-4% Synergy $0.55
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-4% Synergy $0.32
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-8% Synergy $5.73
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-13% Synergy $0.30
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-18% Synergy $0.77

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out The Gaffer's Lifegain strategy.

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+39% Synergy $0.40
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+30% Synergy $2.35
Orazca Relic Orazca Relic
+10% Synergy $0.36
Golden Egg Golden Egg
+9% Synergy $0.28
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $0.49
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+7% Synergy $5.10
Paradise Plume Paradise Plume
+7% Synergy $0.37
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+6% Synergy $0.34
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+5% Synergy $29.40
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $1.04
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+5% Synergy $13.30
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+5% Synergy $20.16
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.34
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.28
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
-1% Synergy $4.76
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.31

Lands

The mana base behind The Gaffer's Lifegain decks.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+7% Synergy $0.34
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+7% Synergy $0.31
Skyclave Cleric Skyclave Basilica Skyclave Cleric
+5% Synergy $0.23
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+3% Synergy $2.31
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+3% Synergy $3.40
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $1.10
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+2% Synergy $4.24
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $0.64
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+1% Synergy $6.34
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+1% Synergy $0.39
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+1% Synergy $0.26
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.38
Plains Plains
-2% Synergy $0.06

Similar Commanders

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

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