Leonardo, Leader in Blue
Sneak {3}{W}{W} (You may cast this spell for {3}{W}{W} if you also return an unblocked attacker you control to hand during the declare blockers step. He enters tapped and attacking.) When Leonardo enters, if his sneak cost was paid, creatures you control get +2/+0 until end of turn. {1}{W}: Leonardo gains first strike until end of turn.
How Leonardo decks play in EDH
Leonardo, Leader in Blue is a mono-white commander costing W, and its legendary creature - mutant ninja turtle line shapes the whole deck around it. Its ability is narrow enough that the deck is usually built to protect it and repeat the effect, rather than to go wide. The cards below are the ones Leonardo, Leader in Blue decks actually play most often, grouped by the job they do.
Most-played cards
20 cards · about $203Play rates from EDHREC. Prices from Scryfall, refreshed daily.
Ramp (3)
Card draw (5)
Removal (3)
Creatures (5)
Synergy & payoffs (3)
Lands (1)
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What colours can I use in a Leonardo, Leader in Blue deck?
Leonardo, Leader in Blue has a mono-white colour identity, so every card in the deck must be white or colourless. That includes mana symbols in rules text, not just casting cost.
What are the best cards for Leonardo, Leader in Blue?
The cards played most often in Leonardo, Leader in Blue decks include Gleaming Splendor, Moment of Glory, Guiding Hydra. The full list of staples above is grouped by the job each card does, so you can see the deck's skeleton rather than just a pile of names.
How much does a Leonardo, Leader in Blue deck cost?
The 20 most-played cards shown above come to roughly $203 at current market prices. A complete 100-card build costs more, and Grimoire can generate a budget version instead if you set a price ceiling.
Can I build a Leonardo, Leader in Blue deck from cards I already own?
Yes. Import your collection into Grimoire and choose "my cards" when you build. The generator will only use cards you actually own, and the Missing Cards page shows what you would need to buy to finish any list.