Llanowar Elvesramp$2.29Classic one-mana green mana dork that taps for {G}, fulfilling the same early acceleration role as Leaf Gilder. It is a staple functional equivalent and often the most efficient option available.
Elvish Mysticramp$4.05Nearly identical to Leaf Gilder in function, tapping for {G} on turn one. It provides the same style of creature-based ramp in mono-green decks.
Fyndhorn Elvesramp$2.16A strict functional twin to the classic mana elf plan, producing {G} with a tap. It is one of the closest possible replacements for Leaf Gilder.
Arbor Elframp$0.35Another cheap green creature that accelerates mana, though it untaps a Forest instead of tapping directly for green. In Forest-heavy decks it can be as good as or better than Leaf Gilder.
Boreal Druidramp$2.42One-mana creature ramp that produces colorless mana, serving a similar early acceleration role. It is a budget-friendly substitute when colorless output is acceptable.
Joraga Treespeakerramp$12.61Mana creature that scales into producing significantly more green mana once leveled, occupying the same accelerator slot. It costs the same up front but can become a much stronger ramp piece later.
Sakura-Tribe Elderramp$0.38Not a tap-for-mana elf, but it fills the same early ramp slot by trading itself for a basic land. It is a common green ramp alternative in decks that value land-based acceleration.
Birds of Paradiseramp$275.00A premium one-mana mana creature that can produce any color, making it a broad upgrade in multicolor decks. It performs the same early-fixing and acceleration function as Leaf Gilder.