Aerith Mono white by user3495023

Format: Commander

Commander: Aerith Gainsborough

Bracket: 2

DeckCheck Threat Index: 31

Deck overview

This mono-white deck focuses on life-accrual triggers to fuel rapid +1/+1 counter growth. Commanded by Aerith Gainsborough, the list leverages early soul sisters such as Soul Warden, Soul's Attendant, and Guide of Souls to trigger counters whenever creatures enter the battlefield. As Aerith grows into a formidable lifelinking threat, her death trigger insures against removal by transferring counters across a secondary roster of legendary creatures. Alternate powerhouses like Voice of the Blessed, Archangel of Thune, and Heliod, Sun-Crowned ensure that lifegain steadily translates into decisive board presence. Efficient targeted removal like Swords to Plowshares and Stroke of Midnight clears critical opposing obstacles, while versatile protection spells including Flawless Maneuver and Restoration Magic preserve key threats. Lacking infinite combos or fast-mana acceleration, the deck aims to overwhelm opponents through resilient, compounding midrange combat damage.

Decklist (100 cards)

  • 1 Aang's Journey
  • 1 Aang, the Last Airbender
  • 1 Abandoned Air Temple
  • 1 Adelbert Steiner
  • 1 Adventurer's Inn
  • 1 Aerith Gainsborough
  • 1 Aerith Rescue Mission
  • 1 Arcane Signet
  • 1 Archangel of Thune
  • 1 Archivist of Oghma
  • 1 Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
  • 1 Authority of the Consuls
  • 1 Battle Menu
  • 1 Bofur, Reliable Guardian // Concerted Care
  • 1 Brilliant Wings
  • 1 Brought Back
  • 1 Cleric Class
  • 1 Clive's Hideaway
  • 1 Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
  • 1 Danitha Capashen, Paragon
  • 1 Dawn of a New Age
  • 1 Disenchant
  • 1 Dáin, Lord of the Iron Hills
  • 1 Enter the Avatar State
  • 1 Essence Channeler
  • 1 Evolving Wilds
  • 1 Excalibur II
  • 1 Fate of the Sun-Cryst
  • 1 Flawless Maneuver
  • 1 Generous Gift
  • 1 Guide of Souls
  • 1 Heliod, Sun-Crowned
  • 1 Helping Hand
  • 1 Hobbit Hole
  • 1 Homestead Courage
  • 1 Interjection
  • 1 Ishgard, the Holy See // Faith & Grief
  • 1 Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
  • 1 Lita, Little Orphan Amphibian
  • 1 Loran of the Third Path
  • 1 Mangara, the Diplomat
  • 1 Marble Diamond
  • 1 Mind Stone
  • 1 Minwu, White Mage
  • 1 Momo, Friendly Flier
  • 1 Momo, Playful Pet
  • 1 Moogles' Valor
  • 1 Paladin Class
  • 1 Path to Exile
  • 30 Plains
  • 1 Prayer of Binding
  • 1 Queen's Commission
  • 1 Rally Maneuver
  • 1 Requisition Raid
  • 1 Restoration Magic
  • 1 Roads Go Ever, Ever On
  • 1 Rosa, Resolute White Mage
  • 1 Soul Warden
  • 1 Soul's Attendant
  • 1 Stiltzkin, Moogle Merchant
  • 1 Stroke of Midnight
  • 1 Swords to Plowshares
  • 1 Tataru Taru
  • 1 The Gaffer
  • 1 The Wind Crystal
  • 1 Voice of the Blessed
  • 1 Well-Worn Spatula
  • 1 White Auracite
  • 1 White Mage's Staff
  • 1 Zack Fair
  • 1 Zetalpa, Primal Dawn