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Gandalf of the Secret Fire
Price tag $0.93

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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

#798 Current Rank
#640 Last Week
#660 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.

Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+8% Synergy $0.35
Longshot, Rebel Bowman Longshot, Rebel Bowman
+3% Synergy $5.02
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
+1% Synergy $5.90
Fated Firepower Fated Firepower
+1% Synergy $8.11
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
-2% Synergy $3.04

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
+73% Synergy $2.49
Olórin's Searing Light Olórin's Searing Light
+73% Synergy $2.00
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+61% Synergy $0.37
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+55% Synergy $0.23
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+52% Synergy $0.95
Press the Enemy Press the Enemy
+52% Synergy $0.45
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+51% Synergy $1.25
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+51% Synergy $0.62
Gandalf the Grey Gandalf the Grey
+49% Synergy $0.29
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
+49% Synergy $0.16

Top Cards

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

Fury Charm Fury Charm
+48% Synergy $0.18
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+46% Synergy $7.03
Opt Opt
+45% Synergy $0.10
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+45% Synergy $0.20
Kykar, Wind's Fury Kykar, Wind's Fury
+40% Synergy $0.35
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+39% Synergy $1.13
Whirlwind of Thought Whirlwind of Thought
+38% Synergy $0.27
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+36% Synergy $0.39
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+19% Synergy $1.72
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $1.05

Game Changers

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

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+14% Synergy $13.37
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+10% Synergy $30.65
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+3% Synergy $37.99
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $93.61
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
0% Synergy $46.24
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-3% Synergy $49.78
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $89.88
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-4% Synergy $30.49
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-6% Synergy $44.01
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-8% Synergy $40.43

Creatures

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

Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+43% Synergy $0.95
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+40% Synergy $0.18
Vega, the Watcher Vega, the Watcher
+38% Synergy $0.22
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+36% Synergy $2.76
Jhoira's Timebug Jhoira's Timebug
+33% Synergy $0.14
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+31% Synergy $0.59
Time Beetle Time Beetle
+27% Synergy $0.18
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
+27% Synergy $24.21
Rift Elemental Rift Elemental
+25% Synergy $0.07
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+25% Synergy $0.18
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+22% Synergy $0.19
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+21% Synergy $1.41
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+21% Synergy $0.63
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+19% Synergy $0.46
The Tenth Doctor The Tenth Doctor
+19% Synergy $0.30
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+16% Synergy $0.32
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+16% Synergy $11.16
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+14% Synergy $5.19
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+14% Synergy $2.23
Baral and Kari Zev Baral and Kari Zev
+14% Synergy $0.12
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
+14% Synergy $6.58
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+12% Synergy $0.27
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
+12% Synergy $4.92
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+12% Synergy $8.54
Gandalf, White Rider Gandalf, White Rider
+10% Synergy $1.37
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+9% Synergy $2.18
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+9% Synergy $22.48
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+9% Synergy $5.61
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+8% Synergy $0.76
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+8% Synergy $8.29
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+8% Synergy $2.46
Elsha of the Infinite Elsha of the Infinite
+7% Synergy $0.53
Taigam, Master Opportunist Taigam, Master Opportunist
+7% Synergy $0.85
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+7% Synergy $12.76
Gandalf the White Gandalf the White
+7% Synergy $6.02
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+6% Synergy $2.34
Ral, Monsoon Mage Ral, Leyline Prodigy Ral, Monsoon Mage
+6% Synergy $3.19
Final-Word Phantom Final-Word Phantom
+6% Synergy $0.19
Docent of Perfection Final Iteration Docent of Perfection
+6% Synergy $0.49
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+5% Synergy $9.70
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+5% Synergy $0.16
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn Heliod, the Warped Eclipse Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
+5% Synergy $1.48
Narset, Enlightened Exile Narset, Enlightened Exile
+4% Synergy $7.89
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+4% Synergy $5.67
The Ninth Doctor The Ninth Doctor
+4% Synergy $0.23
Sphinx of the Second Sun Sphinx of the Second Sun
+4% Synergy $0.43
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
+3% Synergy $0.30
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+1% Synergy $21.78
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
-1% Synergy $0.15
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-13% Synergy $42.59

Instants

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

Courageous Resolve Courageous Resolve
+44% Synergy $0.43
Dust of Moments Dust of Moments
+43% Synergy $0.51
Clockspinning Clockspinning
+41% Synergy $0.50
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+40% Synergy $13.00
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+38% Synergy $4.61
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+36% Synergy $1.26
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+33% Synergy $1.34
Consider Consider
+31% Synergy $0.30
Display of Power Display of Power
+28% Synergy $0.21
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+23% Synergy $5.69
Lightning Helix Lightning Helix
+22% Synergy $0.14
Quick Study Quick Study
+21% Synergy $0.35
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+20% Synergy $0.29
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+19% Synergy $0.96
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+19% Synergy $4.86
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+19% Synergy $0.12
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+18% Synergy $0.23
Reprieve Reprieve
+18% Synergy $1.20
Quicken Quicken
+16% Synergy $0.21
Snap Snap
+15% Synergy $2.71
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+15% Synergy $0.22
Abrade Abrade
+14% Synergy $0.12
Big Score Big Score
+14% Synergy $0.71
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+14% Synergy $0.17
Jeskai Revelation Jeskai Revelation
+14% Synergy $0.47
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+13% Synergy $17.50
Impulse Impulse
+12% Synergy $0.06
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+11% Synergy $0.28
Spellgyre Spellgyre
+11% Synergy $0.08
Jeskai Charm Jeskai Charm
+10% Synergy $0.18
Seething Song Seething Song
+9% Synergy $8.01
Consult the Star Charts Consult the Star Charts
+9% Synergy $3.29
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+8% Synergy $0.24
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+8% Synergy $0.93
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+7% Synergy $8.62
New Way Forward New Way Forward
+7% Synergy $0.11
Nexus of Fate Nexus of Fate
+7% Synergy $4.66
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+6% Synergy $0.37
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+6% Synergy $2.10
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+6% Synergy $11.77
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+6% Synergy $6.15
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+6% Synergy $3.96
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+6% Synergy $3.64
Pongify Pongify
+4% Synergy $1.53
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+4% Synergy $1.87
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+4% Synergy $0.11
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+1% Synergy $1.55
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+1% Synergy $0.68
Negate Negate
-8% Synergy $0.24
Counterspell Counterspell
-9% Synergy $1.15

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
+37% Synergy $0.16
Gandalf's Sanction Gandalf's Sanction
+35% Synergy $0.08
Fell Beast's Shriek Fell Beast's Shriek
+30% Synergy $0.30
All of History, All at Once All of History, All at Once
+28% Synergy $0.16
Sorcerous Squall Sorcerous Squall
+28% Synergy $0.49
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+25% Synergy $8.98
Preordain Preordain
+12% Synergy $0.46
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+12% Synergy $3.14
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+12% Synergy $2.03
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+11% Synergy $0.25
Inspiring Refrain Inspiring Refrain
+11% Synergy $0.28
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+10% Synergy $1.44
The Wedding of River Song The Wedding of River Song
+9% Synergy $0.14
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+9% Synergy $2.81
Mists of Lórien Mists of Lórien
+8% Synergy $0.52
Ponder Ponder
+7% Synergy $1.29
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+7% Synergy $2.10
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+6% Synergy $1.54
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+6% Synergy $32.59
Boltwave Boltwave
+6% Synergy $2.23
Birthday Escape Birthday Escape
+6% Synergy $0.10
Taunt from the Rampart Taunt from the Rampart
+5% Synergy $3.92
Chronomantic Escape Chronomantic Escape
+5% Synergy $2.91
Inspired Ultimatum Inspired Ultimatum
+5% Synergy $0.20
Elemental Eruption Elemental Eruption
+5% Synergy $1.46
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+4% Synergy $0.10
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+4% Synergy $1.84
Time Warp Time Warp
+4% Synergy $12.67
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+4% Synergy $0.17
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+3% Synergy $0.19
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+1% Synergy $2.28
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+1% Synergy $0.29
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+1% Synergy $3.20
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $3.39
Windfall Windfall
-1% Synergy $3.75
Austere Command Austere Command
-4% Synergy $0.27
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-6% Synergy $0.28

Utility Artifacts

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

Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
+28% Synergy $5.84
Glamdring Glamdring
+27% Synergy $1.73
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+22% Synergy $10.35
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+17% Synergy $0.50
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+17% Synergy $8.55
Rotating Fireplace Rotating Fireplace
+13% Synergy $0.12
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+3% Synergy $17.68
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
0% Synergy $19.47
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.18
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-8% Synergy $3.86
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $1.38

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 $0.71
As Foretold As Foretold
+25% Synergy $1.43
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+21% Synergy $3.35
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+18% Synergy $0.41
Paradox Haze Paradox Haze
+14% Synergy $3.75
Double Vision Double Vision
+13% Synergy $0.48
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+12% Synergy $18.87
Storm of Saruman Storm of Saruman
+12% Synergy $2.24
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+11% Synergy $6.99
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+10% Synergy $1.64
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+8% Synergy $0.58
Aria of Flame Aria of Flame
+8% Synergy $0.57
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+7% Synergy $0.33
Shadow of the Second Sun Shadow of the Second Sun
+6% Synergy $1.17
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+5% Synergy $1.13
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+4% Synergy $0.52
The Parting of the Ways The Parting of the Ways
+3% Synergy $0.15
Propaganda Propaganda
0% Synergy $2.67
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-3% Synergy $4.93
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-4% Synergy $8.99
Jeskai Ascendancy Jeskai Ascendancy
-5% Synergy $1.45

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 $5.95
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
+13% Synergy $8.26
Quintorius Kand Quintorius Kand
+7% Synergy $1.12
Chandra, Hope's Beacon Chandra, Hope's Beacon
+6% Synergy $1.77
Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
+4% Synergy $0.98

Utility Lands

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

Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+26% Synergy $6.69
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+20% Synergy $2.27
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+20% Synergy $0.43
Rivendell Rivendell
+18% Synergy $1.51
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+11% Synergy $3.71
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+9% Synergy $1.26
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+9% Synergy $1.33
Boseiju, Who Shelters All Boseiju, Who Shelters All
+7% Synergy $12.05
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+5% Synergy $3.48
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+4% Synergy $5.67
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+4% Synergy $0.09
Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+3% Synergy $0.11
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.13
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-1% Synergy $19.12

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+14% Synergy $1.22
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+8% Synergy $0.29
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+5% Synergy $3.63
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+4% Synergy $0.23
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+4% Synergy $2.57
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+4% Synergy $0.41
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+4% Synergy $0.98
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+3% Synergy $1.53
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.14
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-1% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.27
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-3% Synergy $0.26
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-4% Synergy $0.39
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-5% Synergy $0.19
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $0.85

Lands

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

Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+17% Synergy $3.88
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+13% Synergy $5.30
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+11% Synergy $0.28
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+10% Synergy $4.93
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+10% Synergy $0.20
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+9% Synergy $0.25
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+9% Synergy $2.18
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+7% Synergy $0.20
Training Center Training Center
+7% Synergy $10.91
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+7% Synergy $8.62
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+6% Synergy $7.72
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+6% Synergy $11.77
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+5% Synergy $13.85
Perilous Landscape Perilous Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.10
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+4% Synergy $13.78
Port Town Port Town
+4% Synergy $0.20
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.09
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+3% Synergy $0.25
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+3% Synergy $13.22
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+3% Synergy $0.35
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.15
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.08
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+2% Synergy $0.15
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.08
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+1% Synergy $0.16
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+1% Synergy $0.18
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+1% Synergy $12.67
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
0% Synergy $0.09
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
0% Synergy $0.18
Steam Vents Steam Vents
0% Synergy $16.93
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
0% Synergy $0.10
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
0% Synergy $0.16
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-1% Synergy
Tundra Tundra
-1% Synergy
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.19
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.13
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-2% Synergy $15.00
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-2% Synergy $25.27
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.11
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-3% Synergy $0.08
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-3% Synergy $0.09
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-4% Synergy $7.51
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-4% Synergy $24.08
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-4% Synergy $0.10
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-4% Synergy $0.46
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-5% Synergy $0.21
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-6% Synergy $12.78
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-8% Synergy $0.09
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-11% Synergy $0.15
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-11% Synergy $0.16

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