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Gandalf of the Secret Fire
Price tag $1.10

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How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#872 Current Rank
#1039 Last Week
#725 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Gandalf of the Secret Fire.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Gandalf of the Secret Fire decks.

Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
+2% Synergy $17.77
Keep Out Keep Out
+2% Synergy $0.10
Lorehold, the Historian Lorehold, the Historian
+2% Synergy $49.99
Unwelcome Sprite Unwelcome Sprite
+2% Synergy $0.22
Goliath Daydreamer Goliath Daydreamer
+1% Synergy $0.32

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Gandalf of the Secret Fire's abilities and overall game plan.

Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+74% Synergy $4.34
Olórin's Searing Light Olórin's Searing Light
+71% Synergy $1.91
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+61% Synergy $0.48
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+55% Synergy $0.33
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+53% Synergy $2.00
Press the Enemy Press the Enemy
+52% Synergy $0.55
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+51% Synergy $2.59
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+50% Synergy $0.84
Fury Charm Fury Charm
+49% Synergy $0.21
Gandalf the Grey Gandalf the Grey
+48% Synergy $0.39

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Gandalf of the Secret Fire decks.

Gandalf, Friend of the Shire Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
+47% Synergy $0.24
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+46% Synergy $0.30
Opt Opt
+45% Synergy $0.22
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+45% Synergy $9.71
Whirlwind of Thought Whirlwind of Thought
+40% Synergy $0.26
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+40% Synergy $1.35
Kykar, Wind's Fury Kykar, Wind's Fury
+40% Synergy $0.38
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+36% Synergy $0.44
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+19% Synergy $1.25
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $1.37

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+15% Synergy $15.76
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+10% Synergy $43.27
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+3% Synergy $41.18
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $106.65
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $51.58
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $7.19
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-3% Synergy $58.42
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-4% Synergy $32.30
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-5% Synergy $49.53
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-7% Synergy $52.78

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Gandalf of the Secret Fire's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+41% Synergy $1.99
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+40% Synergy $0.25
Vega, the Watcher Vega, the Watcher
+38% Synergy $0.27
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+37% Synergy $3.15
Jhoira's Timebug Jhoira's Timebug
+34% Synergy $0.26
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+30% Synergy $0.42
Time Beetle Time Beetle
+28% Synergy $0.27
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
+26% Synergy $25.79
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+26% Synergy $0.32
Rift Elemental Rift Elemental
+25% Synergy $0.11
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+22% Synergy $0.90
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+21% Synergy $0.25
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+21% Synergy $0.82
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+20% Synergy $0.38
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+17% Synergy $7.09
The Tenth Doctor The Tenth Doctor
+17% Synergy $0.43
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+15% Synergy $0.39
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
+14% Synergy $5.26
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
+13% Synergy $6.98
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+13% Synergy $5.33
Baral and Kari Zev Baral and Kari Zev
+13% Synergy $0.26
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+12% Synergy $0.24
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+12% Synergy $2.31
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+11% Synergy $26.90
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+11% Synergy $9.69
Gandalf, White Rider Gandalf, White Rider
+10% Synergy $2.09
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+9% Synergy $1.52
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+9% Synergy $4.70
Longshot, Rebel Bowman Longshot, Rebel Bowman
+8% Synergy $6.21
Taigam, Master Opportunist Taigam, Master Opportunist
+8% Synergy $1.37
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+8% Synergy $2.22
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+7% Synergy $0.63
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+7% Synergy $10.01
Gandalf the White Gandalf the White
+7% Synergy $8.82
Elsha of the Infinite Elsha of the Infinite
+6% Synergy $0.56
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+6% Synergy $0.29
Ral, Monsoon Mage Ral, Leyline Prodigy Ral, Monsoon Mage
+6% Synergy $5.05
Final-Word Phantom Final-Word Phantom
+6% Synergy $0.33
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+5% Synergy $3.58
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+5% Synergy $14.19
Alania, Divergent Storm Alania, Divergent Storm
+5% Synergy $0.30
Docent of Perfection Final Iteration Docent of Perfection
+5% Synergy $0.93
Narset, Enlightened Exile Narset, Enlightened Exile
+4% Synergy $8.29
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+4% Synergy $5.43
The Ninth Doctor The Ninth Doctor
+4% Synergy $0.31
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+4% Synergy $10.59
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn Heliod, the Warped Eclipse Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
+4% Synergy $2.73
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
+3% Synergy $0.35
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
-1% Synergy $0.21
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-13% Synergy $53.73

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Gandalf of the Secret Fire safe.

Dust of Moments Dust of Moments
+43% Synergy $0.46
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+42% Synergy $17.76
Courageous Resolve Courageous Resolve
+42% Synergy $0.44
Clockspinning Clockspinning
+40% Synergy $0.39
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+38% Synergy $4.06
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+36% Synergy $2.95
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+34% Synergy $1.22
Consider Consider
+31% Synergy $0.29
Display of Power Display of Power
+28% Synergy $0.30
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+24% Synergy $5.66
Lightning Helix Lightning Helix
+23% Synergy $0.29
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+20% Synergy $0.37
Quick Study Quick Study
+20% Synergy $0.32
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+19% Synergy $3.75
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+19% Synergy $0.11
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+18% Synergy $1.28
Reprieve Reprieve
+18% Synergy $1.90
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+18% Synergy $0.25
Snap Snap
+16% Synergy $3.19
Quicken Quicken
+16% Synergy $0.14
Big Score Big Score
+15% Synergy $0.99
Abrade Abrade
+14% Synergy $0.15
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+14% Synergy $0.30
Jeskai Revelation Jeskai Revelation
+14% Synergy $1.65
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+14% Synergy $0.28
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+12% Synergy $22.86
Impulse Impulse
+12% Synergy $0.20
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+11% Synergy $0.51
Spellgyre Spellgyre
+11% Synergy $0.16
Jeskai Charm Jeskai Charm
+9% Synergy $0.21
Seething Song Seething Song
+9% Synergy $12.99
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+8% Synergy $0.30
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+8% Synergy $0.40
Consult the Star Charts Consult the Star Charts
+8% Synergy $4.60
Nexus of Fate Nexus of Fate
+8% Synergy $6.67
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+7% Synergy $8.05
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+7% Synergy $13.37
New Way Forward New Way Forward
+7% Synergy $0.23
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+6% Synergy $3.74
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+6% Synergy $6.55
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+5% Synergy $0.51
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+5% Synergy $6.43
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+4% Synergy $2.63
Pongify Pongify
+4% Synergy $1.93
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+2% Synergy $2.03
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+1% Synergy $0.72
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $50.42
Counterspell Counterspell
-8% Synergy $2.09
Negate Negate
-8% Synergy $0.06
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-13% Synergy $2.44

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Gandalf of the Secret Fire's game plan and control the board.

Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
+36% Synergy $0.25
Gandalf's Sanction Gandalf's Sanction
+35% Synergy $0.15
All of History, All at Once All of History, All at Once
+28% Synergy $0.24
Fell Beast's Shriek Fell Beast's Shriek
+28% Synergy $0.37
Sorcerous Squall Sorcerous Squall
+26% Synergy $0.47
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+24% Synergy $24.44
Preordain Preordain
+12% Synergy $0.57
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+12% Synergy $4.57
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+12% Synergy $3.27
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+11% Synergy $0.26
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+10% Synergy $0.74
Inspiring Refrain Inspiring Refrain
+10% Synergy $0.34
The Wedding of River Song The Wedding of River Song
+10% Synergy $0.22
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+8% Synergy $2.66
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+8% Synergy $2.76
Ponder Ponder
+7% Synergy $1.40
Mists of Lórien Mists of Lórien
+7% Synergy $0.54
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+6% Synergy $1.69
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+6% Synergy $31.34
Boltwave Boltwave
+6% Synergy $1.96
Birthday Escape Birthday Escape
+6% Synergy $0.22
Taunt from the Rampart Taunt from the Rampart
+5% Synergy $6.17
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+5% Synergy $2.72
Chronomantic Escape Chronomantic Escape
+5% Synergy $2.97
Elemental Eruption Elemental Eruption
+5% Synergy $4.35
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+4% Synergy $0.29
Time Warp Time Warp
+4% Synergy $13.24
Inspired Ultimatum Inspired Ultimatum
+4% Synergy $0.27
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+4% Synergy $0.16
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+3% Synergy $0.24
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+2% Synergy $4.39
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+1% Synergy $0.38
Vandalblast Vandalblast
0% Synergy $2.56
Windfall Windfall
-1% Synergy $5.37
Austere Command Austere Command
-4% Synergy $0.43
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-6% Synergy $0.37

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Glamdring Glamdring
+26% Synergy $2.31
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
+25% Synergy $10.11
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+20% Synergy $20.88
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+16% Synergy $9.84
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+16% Synergy $0.93
Rotating Fireplace Rotating Fireplace
+13% Synergy $0.26
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+3% Synergy $20.07
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
0% Synergy $28.23
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.28
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-8% Synergy $4.56
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-12% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Gandalf of the Secret Fire's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+34% Synergy $1.10
As Foretold As Foretold
+26% Synergy $1.65
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+21% Synergy $3.27
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+17% Synergy $0.60
Paradox Haze Paradox Haze
+14% Synergy $3.86
Double Vision Double Vision
+13% Synergy $0.48
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+12% Synergy $14.70
Storm of Saruman Storm of Saruman
+11% Synergy $3.00
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+10% Synergy $4.91
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+9% Synergy $0.71
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+9% Synergy $2.66
Aria of Flame Aria of Flame
+7% Synergy $0.55
Shadow of the Second Sun Shadow of the Second Sun
+6% Synergy $1.30
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+6% Synergy $0.36
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+4% Synergy $2.27
The Parting of the Ways The Parting of the Ways
+3% Synergy $0.27
Propaganda Propaganda
+1% Synergy $3.22
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-2% Synergy $5.86
Jeskai Ascendancy Jeskai Ascendancy
-4% Synergy $2.04
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-4% Synergy $10.63

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Gandalf of the Secret Fire to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+15% Synergy $7.44
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
+13% Synergy $11.99
Quintorius Kand Quintorius Kand
+6% Synergy $1.34
Chandra, Hope's Beacon Chandra, Hope's Beacon
+6% Synergy $2.09

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+25% Synergy $4.49
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+19% Synergy $3.70
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+19% Synergy $0.53
Rivendell Rivendell
+18% Synergy $1.46
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+11% Synergy $5.34
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+10% Synergy $1.48
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+9% Synergy $1.78
Boseiju, Who Shelters All Boseiju, Who Shelters All
+7% Synergy $12.23
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+5% Synergy $5.99
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+4% Synergy $8.66
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+4% Synergy $0.20
Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+3% Synergy $0.25
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.30
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-1% Synergy $24.44

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+15% Synergy $2.55
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+13% Synergy $0.59
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+8% Synergy $0.37
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+4% Synergy $0.83
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+4% Synergy $5.05
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+4% Synergy $0.51
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+4% Synergy $1.19
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+3% Synergy $3.16
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+3% Synergy $0.26
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.31
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
0% Synergy $0.36
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.37
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.01
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-3% Synergy $0.33
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-4% Synergy $0.44
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-5% Synergy $0.30
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $1.06

Lands

The mana base foundation for Gandalf of the Secret Fire decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+17% Synergy $4.12
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+12% Synergy $4.99
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+11% Synergy $0.51
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+9% Synergy $5.81
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+9% Synergy $0.30
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+9% Synergy $1.52
Training Center Training Center
+8% Synergy $13.53
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+7% Synergy $0.34
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+7% Synergy $0.27
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+7% Synergy $8.05
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+6% Synergy $16.38
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+6% Synergy $11.23
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+4% Synergy $15.27
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+4% Synergy $15.45
Perilous Landscape Perilous Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.27
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.25
Port Town Port Town
+3% Synergy $0.22
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+3% Synergy $0.38
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.28
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.22
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+2% Synergy $0.33
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+2% Synergy $13.78
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.21
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+1% Synergy $0.35
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+1% Synergy $10.05
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+1% Synergy $0.19
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
0% Synergy $0.24
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
0% Synergy $0.19
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $30.46
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
0% Synergy $0.29
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
0% Synergy
Tundra Tundra
0% Synergy
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-1% Synergy $0.35
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-1% Synergy $7.35
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-2% Synergy $0.26
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-2% Synergy $29.10
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.30
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.23
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.29
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-3% Synergy $10.79
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-4% Synergy $15.77
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.22
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-4% Synergy $0.19
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-5% Synergy $0.33
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-5% Synergy $0.46
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-7% Synergy $0.40
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-9% Synergy $0.26
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-12% Synergy $0.35
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-12% Synergy $0.37
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-13% Synergy $0.31

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