Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
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$0.28Legendary Creature — Avatar Wizard
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Proven Option
Well-established with solid community support.
Ranking
#2246
Current Rank
#2264
Last Week
#1971
Past 2 Years
691
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Gandalf, Friend of the Shire decks.
Samut, Tyrant of Naktamun+4% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$3.47
Traxos, Academy Guardian+3% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.20
Lyra, Tolarian Archangel+0% Synergy
in 4% of decks
$0.31
Fblthp, Impossibly Lost0% Synergy
in 4% of decks
$0.25
Geist of Saint Thalia-2% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1.10
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Gandalf, Friend of the Shire's abilities and overall game plan.
Birthday Escape+69% Synergy
in 71% of decks
$0.22
Soothing of Sméagol+57% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$0.24
Glorious Gale+56% Synergy
in 57% of decks
$0.19
Flood of Recollection+47% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.29
Talrand, Sky Summoner+46% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$1.40
Inherited Envelope+44% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$0.21
Murmuring Mystic+42% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$1.74
Curse of the Swine+40% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$0.33
Archmage Emeritus+35% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$0.74
Haughty Djinn+35% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$0.29
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Gandalf, Friend of the Shire decks.
Birthday Escape+69% Synergy
in 71% of decks
$0.22
Soothing of Sméagol+57% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$0.24
Glorious Gale+56% Synergy
in 57% of decks
$0.19
Talrand, Sky Summoner+46% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$1.40
Archmage Emeritus+35% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$0.74
Preordain+33% Synergy
in 57% of decks
$0.81
Ponder+26% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$1.87
High Tide+13% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$2.09
Sapphire Medallion+0% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$8.42
Counterspell-2% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$4.39
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Mystical Tutor+2% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$17.66
The One Ring0% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$109.16
Narset, Parter of Veils-1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.25
Thassa's Oracle-3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$23.28
Consecrated Sphinx-4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$32.62
Ancient Tomb-5% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$125.78
Force of Will-8% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$58.52
Rhystic Study-9% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$67.58
Cyclonic Rift-12% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$39.02
Fierce Guardianship-12% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$66.96
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Gandalf, Friend of the Shire's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Murmuring Mystic+42% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$1.74
Haughty Djinn+35% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$0.29
Baral, Chief of Compliance+35% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$3.47
Wizards of Thay+33% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$1.39
Mocking Sprite+33% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$0.31
Wavebreak Hippocamp+31% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$0.74
Archmage of Runes+30% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$3.10
Archaeomancer+24% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$0.35
Thunderclap Drake+22% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.52
Naiad of Hidden Coves+17% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.20
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea+16% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$4.50
Curious Homunculus+14% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.33
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned+13% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$1.16
Geyser Drake+12% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.13
Whispering Wizard+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.21
Docent of Perfection+9% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.60
Bilbo Baggins, Burglar+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.12
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis+9% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.35
Hullbreaker Horror+8% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$6.97
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.41
Hydro-Channeler+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.22
Deekah, Fractal Theorist+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.29
Snapcaster Mage+7% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$16.87
Knights of Dol Amroth+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$2.08
Azami, Lady of Scrolls+5% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.45
Body of Knowledge+5% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.35
Volshe Tideturner+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.24
Triskaidekaphile+5% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.96
Gadwick, the Wizened+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.55
Psychosis Crawler+5% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$3.04
The Watcher in the Water+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$2.43
Bilbo, Luckwearer+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.24
Most Decrepit Old Bird+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.28
Chasm Skulker+4% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.94
Octavia, Living Thesis+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.86
Nadir Kraken+4% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.45
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$2.11
Shipwreck Dowser+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.13
Chrome Host Seedshark+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.29
High Fae Trickster+1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$3.73
Peregrine Drake-1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.31
Laboratory Maniac-1% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$2.18
Spellseeker-1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$17.81
Hydroelectric Specimen-2% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$1.09
Homunculus Horde-2% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.81
Faerie Mastermind-3% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$11.90
Thassa's Oracle-3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$23.28
Silver Myr-3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.62
Consecrated Sphinx-4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$32.62
Solemn Simulacrum-9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.57
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Gandalf, Friend of the Shire safe.
Unwind+18% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$1.59
Rewind+15% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.40
Wizard's Retort+13% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.32
Negate+11% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$0.15
Mana Sculpt+10% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.80
Saruman's Trickery+9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.20
Press the Enemy+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.51
Frantic Search+7% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$0.77
Opt+6% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.27
Stern Scolding+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$4.29
Confusticate and Bebother+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.15
Narset's Reversal+5% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$2.68
Turnabout+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.29
Snap+3% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$2.92
Silundi Vision+3% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.42
See Double+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.04
Consider+2% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.29
Flow of Knowledge+2% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.24
Mystical Tutor+2% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$17.66
Quick Study+2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.21
Impulse+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.19
Refute+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.23
Dig Through Time+1% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.24
Fact or Fiction+1% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.28
Foil+1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.71
Run Away Together+1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.18
Aetherspouts0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.76
Spell Pierce-1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.27
Mystic Confluence-2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.98
Brainstorm-2% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$1.20
Ghostly Flicker-3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$2.35
Archmage's Charm-3% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$2.13
Arcane Denial-4% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$2.66
Blue Sun's Zenith-4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$3.24
Resculpt-4% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.23
Cryptic Command-4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$4.69
Aetherize-5% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.44
Sink into Stupor-6% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$8.75
Muddle the Mixture-8% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$3.02
Force of Will-8% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$58.52
Force of Negation-8% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$45.64
Reality Shift-8% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.29
Mana Drain-9% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$54.62
Swan Song-10% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$11.92
Dramatic Reversal-10% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.43
An Offer You Can't Refuse-10% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$3.15
Pongify-11% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$3.56
Cyclonic Rift-12% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$39.02
Fierce Guardianship-12% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$66.96
Rapid Hybridization-14% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.97
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Gandalf, Friend of the Shire's game plan and control the board.
Flood of Recollection+47% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.29
Curse of the Swine+40% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$0.33
Ravenform+35% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$0.30
Lórien Revealed+32% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$6.48
Day's Undoing+28% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$1.49
Blue Sun's Twilight+27% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.55
Wash Out+27% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.40
Deep Analysis+27% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.26
Treasure Cruise+26% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$0.51
Serum Visions+24% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$1.80
Solve the Equation+23% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$3.51
Bribery+22% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$6.24
Aether Gale+22% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.31
Invoke the Winds+21% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.28
Windfall+21% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$5.38
Baral's Expertise+19% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.30
Rise from the Tides+19% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.24
Sleep+19% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.23
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows+19% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.34
Clone Legion+19% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$2.91
Mass Diminish+17% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.82
Mnemonic Deluge+17% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$9.04
River's Rebuke+17% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.53
Consuming Tide+16% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.51
Personal Tutor+15% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$6.35
Subjugate the Hobbits+15% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.35
Devastation Tide+15% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.41
Void Snare+14% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.23
Compulsive Research+14% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.27
Blatant Thievery+13% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$5.84
Rite of Replication+13% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.26
Drawn from Dreams+12% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.30
Mists of Lórien+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.77
Mind Spring+12% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.33
Secrets of the Golden City+9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.24
Said // Done+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.20
Flood of Tears+8% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$1.01
Relm's Sketching+8% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.26
Season of Weaving+8% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$4.36
Gitaxian Probe+7% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$3.18
Boomerang Basics+7% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.74
Wisdom of Ages+6% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.31
Sleight of Hand+6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.27
Step Through+6% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.30
Spectral Deluge+4% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$4.22
Stock Up+3% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$1.13
Enter the Enigma+3% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.31
Finale of Revelation+2% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.49
Sea Gate Restoration+2% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$36.50
Merchant Scroll+1% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$4.92
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Glamdring, Foe-hammer+30% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.67
Mindsplice Apparatus+29% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.84
Wizard's Staff+11% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$2.82
Wayfarer's Bauble+9% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.32
Primal Amulet+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$11.32
The Magic Mirror+4% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$3.37
The One Ring0% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$109.16
The Water Crystal-4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$3.42
Isochron Scepter-6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$13.84
Swiftfoot Boots-13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$1.86
Lightning Greaves-15% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$3.29
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Gandalf, Friend of the Shire's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Shark Typhoon+25% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.33
Case of the Ransacked Lab+14% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.63
Swarm Intelligence+13% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.38
Jace's Sanctum+13% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$1.75
Metallurgic Summonings+11% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$2.33
Wizard Class+10% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$2.88
Storm of Saruman+10% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$2.92
Omniscience+10% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$5.81
Uncover the Moon-Letters+9% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.27
The Mirari Conjecture+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.26
The Bath Song+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.24
Ominous Seas+2% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$1.43
Propaganda+2% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$2.58
Leyline of Anticipation+1% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$4.84
Teferi's Ageless Insight-3% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$5.84
Mystic Remora-9% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$13.36
Rhystic Study-9% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$67.58
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Gandalf, Friend of the Shire to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries+1% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$10.60
Narset, Parter of Veils-1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.25
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Rivendell+26% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$1.31
Riptide Laboratory+19% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.65
Mystic Sanctuary+9% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$1.32
Lonely Sandbar+4% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.23
Hidden Cataract+3% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.20
Faerie Conclave+3% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.64
Reliquary Tower+3% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$2.99
Castle Vantress+3% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.34
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.25
Desert of the Mindful+2% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.28
Remote Isle+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.22
Terrain Generator+0% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$2.25
Temple of the False God0% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.18
Agna Qel'a-1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.87
Mistrise Village-1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$6.80
Halimar Depths-1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.40
Cephalid Coliseum-3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.31
War Room-4% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$3.63
Ancient Tomb-5% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$125.78
Rogue's Passage-6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.38
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx-7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$44.72
Otawara, Soaring City-8% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$27.75
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Inherited Envelope+44% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$0.21
Midnight Clock+8% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.62
Sky Diamond+8% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.23
Mind Stone+6% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$0.32
Thought Vessel+5% Synergy
in 57% of decks
$1.93
Gilded Lotus+2% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$1.57
Bender's Waterskin+2% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.94
Worn Powerstone+1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.36
Arcane Signet0% Synergy
in 64% of decks
$0.37
Commander's Sphere0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.22
Throne of Eldraine-1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$29.44
Extraplanar Lens-1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$14.06
Decanter of Endless Water-2% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$4.48
Thran Dynamo-2% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$4.43
Fellwar Stone-3% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$10.75
Caged Sun-3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$3.89
Everflowing Chalice-5% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.97
Sol Ring-6% Synergy
in 78% of decks
$1.23
Lands
The mana base foundation for Gandalf, Friend of the Shire decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Myriad Landscape+11% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$0.30
Silundi Vision+3% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.42
Island+2% Synergy
in 97% of decks
$0.08
Evolving Wilds+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.10
Sea Gate Restoration+2% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$36.50
Jwari Disruption+0% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.38
Hydroelectric Specimen-2% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$1.09
Sink into Stupor-6% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$8.75
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire Deck Stats
Based on 691 Gandalf, Friend of the Shire decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 1 | 10 |
| 2 | 16 |
| 3 | 14 |
| 4 | 11 |
| 5 | 7 |
| 6 | 2 |
| 7 | 2 |
| 8 | 1 |
| 9 | 1 |
99
cards
- Creature 16
- Instant 15
- Sorcery 19
- Artifact 9
- Enchantment 5
- Land 35
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 16 |
| Instant | 15 |
| Sorcery | 19 |
| Artifact | 9 |
| Enchantment | 5 |
| Land | 35 |
Lands: 30 basic, 5 nonbasic
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| 2024-10 | 1366 |
| 2024-11 | 1399 |
| 2024-12 | 1465 |
| 2025-01 | 1452 |
| 2025-02 | 1538 |
| 2025-03 | 1448 |
| 2025-04 | 1558 |
| 2025-05 | 1500 |
| 2025-06 | 1769 |
| 2025-07 | 1866 |
| 2025-08 | 1697 |
| 2025-09 | 1694 |
| 2025-10 | 1706 |
| 2025-11 | 1808 |
| 2025-12 | 1875 |
| 2026-01 | 1756 |
| 2026-02 | 1842 |
| 2026-03 | 1881 |
| 2026-04 | 1820 |
| 2026-05 | 1830 |
| 2026-06 | 1950 |
| 2026-07 | 2161 |
| 2026-08 | 2132 |
| 2026-09 | 2508 |
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