EDH Optimizer
Leonardo, Cutting Edge
Legendary Creature — Mutant Ninja Turtle · 1W
Color identity: White
Leonardo, Cutting Edge is white: its deck can only run cards of that color plus colorless ones.
Rules text:
Sneak {W} (You may cast this spell for {W} if you also return an unblocked attacker you control to hand during the declare blockers step. He enters tapped and attacking.)
Lifelink
Whenever you gain life, put a +1/+1 counter on Leonardo.
Reference price of the card: €0.84
Average lands in decks for Leonardo, Cutting Edge: 34
Lifegain+1/+1 CountersVoltronAggroEquipmentTokensComboControl
Build your Leonardo, Cutting Edge deck step by step, with in-depth analysis and AI optimization of your list.
🛠️ Build a deck for Leonardo, Cutting Edge 📥 Analyze my deck🎲 How the average Leonardo, Cutting Edge deck starts over 4,000 games
The list people actually play (the 99 most-included cards, with its average land count), simulated with the EDH Optimizer engine: hands, mulligans, lands, curve and commander. It does not model opponents; it measures whether the plan gets going.
Deck health of the average list: C (49/100)
- Consistency51
- Speed56
- Interaction38
- Resilience80
- Closing28
See the cards of the average deck · 99 cards, 34 lands (7 nonbasic, 27 Plains)
Sol Ring · Path to Exile · Swords to Plowshares · Soul Warden · Authority of the Consuls · Haliya, Guided by Light · Ajani's Pridemate · Arcane Signet · Soul's Attendant · Daxos, Blessed by the Sun · Hinterland Sanctifier · Aerith Gainsborough · Pearl Medallion · Cleric Class · Ajani's Welcome · Exemplar of Light · The Wind Crystal · Suture Priest · Heliod, Sun-Crowned · Guide of Souls · Voice of the Blessed · Aunt May · Sunscorch Regent · Lifecreed Duo · Linden, the Steadfast Queen · Lunarch Veteran // Luminous Phantom · The Gaffer · Pristine Talisman · Reprieve · Aetherflux Reservoir · Excalibur II · Swiftfoot Boots · Esper Sentinel · Quintessential Katana · Auriok Champion · Serra Ascendant · Archangel of Thune · Generous Gift · Elenda's Hierophant · Felidar Sovereign · Leader's Talent · Qala, Ajani's Pridemate · Restoration Magic · Angel's Feather · Revitalize · Healer's Hawk · Land Tax · Sanctify · Trouble in Pairs · Enduring Innocence · Impassioned Orator · Mangara, the Diplomat · Mother of Runes · Smothering Tithe · Test of Endurance · Essence Channeler · Fumigate · Stroke of Midnight · Well of Lost Dreams · Angel of Vitality · Archivist of Oghma · Dawn of Hope · Flawless Maneuver · Light of Promise · Rhox Faithmender · Adventurer's Inn · Rogue's Passage · Radiant Fountain · Emeria, the Sky Ruin · Kabira Crossroads · Turtle Lair · Reliquary Tower
🃏 Recommended cards for Leonardo, Cutting Edge
The highest-synergy cards in decks for Leonardo, Cutting Edge, with their inclusion rate.
| Card | Inclusion | Synergy |
|---|---|---|
| Ajani's Pridemate | 58% | +53% |
| Hinterland Sanctifier | 57% | +52% |
| Aerith Gainsborough | 55% | +50% |
| Haliya, Guided by Light | 60% | +50% |
| Soul Warden | 70% | +49% |
| Daxos, Blessed by the Sun | 57% | +46% |
| Soul's Attendant | 58% | +43% |
| Ajani's Welcome | 50% | +43% |
| Cleric Class | 51% | +43% |
| Authority of the Consuls | 66% | +43% |
| Adventurer's Inn | 46% | +41% |
| Aunt May | 42% | +40% |
| Voice of the Blessed | 43% | +39% |
| Lifecreed Duo | 41% | +38% |
| Sunscorch Regent | 42% | +38% |
| Heliod, Sun-Crowned | 47% | +38% |
| Guide of Souls | 44% | +37% |
| Suture Priest | 48% | +36% |
| The Gaffer | 40% | +36% |
| Excalibur II | 38% | +35% |
| Lunarch Veteran | 40% | +35% |
| Linden, the Steadfast Queen | 40% | +35% |
| Pristine Talisman | 39% | +35% |
| Exemplar of Light | 50% | +34% |
💰 The best cards for your Leonardo, Cutting Edge deck, by budget
Three tiers based on the maximum price PER CARD you are willing to pay. Paste your list and hit Optimize: you pick that cap and the AI only suggests swaps that fit under it.
Tier 1 · Budget up to €2/card
The most value for almost nothing. Coming from a precon? Start here.
- Ajani's Pridemate
- Hinterland Sanctifier
- Aerith Gainsborough
- Soul Warden
- Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
- Adventurer's Inn
Tier 2 · Balanced up to €10/card
The real step up: pieces that are no longer cheap but still sensible.
- Haliya, Guided by Light
- Soul's Attendant
- Ajani's Welcome
- Cleric Class
- Authority of the Consuls
- Guide of Souls
Tier 3 · No cap no cap
The cards your price cap was hiding from you.
- Heliod, Sun-Crowned
- Aetherflux Reservoir
- Serra Ascendant
- Archangel of Thune
- Agatha's Soul Cauldron
- Ocelot Pride
Reference prices (cheapest English printing). They change daily.
♾️ Known combos with Leonardo, Cutting Edge
- Sensei's Divining Top + Foundry Inspector + Mystic Forge → Infinite card draw, Near-infinite storm count, Infinite draw triggers
- Heliod, Sun-Crowned + Walking Ballista → Infinite damage, Infinite lifegain, Infinite lifegain triggers
- Sensei's Divining Top + Glaring Fleshraker + Mystic Forge → Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature LTB, Infinite creature sacrifice triggers, Infinite death triggers, Infinite card draw, Infinite draw triggers, Near-infinite storm count, Near-infinite damage, Near-infinite creature ETB, Near-infinite creature LTB, Near-infinite death triggers, Near-infinite creature sacrifice triggers
- Approach of the Second Sun + Reprieve → Win the game
- Sensei's Divining Top + Mystic Forge + Semblance Anvil → Infinite card draw, Infinite draw triggers, Near-infinite storm count
- Archangel of Thune + Walking Ballista → Infinite damage, Infinite lifegain, Infinite lifegain triggers, Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you control
Other commanders
Frequently asked questions
What is Leonardo, Cutting Edge's color identity?
Leonardo, Cutting Edge is white: its deck can only run cards of that color plus colorless ones. Color identity comes from every mana symbol on the card, including those in the rules text, not just the casting cost.
What turn does Leonardo, Cutting Edge come down, and how often does the deck get stuck?
In the average Leonardo, Cutting Edge deck (the 99 cards most played with it, with 34 lands), simulated 4,000 times, the commander comes down on turn 2.1 on average and is on the battlefield before turn 7 in 100 % of games. It misses at least one land drop in the first six turns 40 % of the time and floods 17 %. Deck health: C (49/100).
How many lands should a Leonardo, Cutting Edge deck run?
Real Leonardo, Cutting Edge decks run 34 lands on average. That is a starting point, not a rule: a lower curve can shave one or two, big-mana builds want more. The EDH Optimizer simulator tells you, over 10,000 games, how often you get mana screwed or flooded with your exact count.
What are the best cards for Leonardo, Cutting Edge?
The three highest-synergy cards are Ajani's Pridemate, Hinterland Sanctifier, Aerith Gainsborough. This page lists the top 24 with their real inclusion rate in Leonardo, Cutting Edge decks.
What combos does Leonardo, Cutting Edge have?
Leonardo, Cutting Edge has 6 known combos. The most popular one is Sensei's Divining Top + Foundry Inspector + Mystic Forge. Note that two-card combos raise your deck's bracket, so it is worth knowing which ones you are running before you sit down.
How much does a Leonardo, Cutting Edge deck cost?
You can start cheap: Ajani's Pridemate, Hinterland Sanctifier, Aerith Gainsborough are under €2 each. The "Level up" section on this page splits the best cards into three price caps PER CARD (up to €2, up to €10 and no cap), and the optimizer only suggests swaps that fit the cap you pick.