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Gandalf the Grey
Price tag $0.28

Legendary CreatureAvatar Wizard

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Izzet

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

#1104 Current Rank
#1088 Last Week
#955 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Gandalf the Grey.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Gandalf the Grey decks.

Hide on the Ceiling Hide on the Ceiling
+4% Synergy $0.78
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
0% Synergy $0.21
Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
0% Synergy $0.48
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
-1% Synergy $2.64
Spider-Sense Spider-Sense
-1% Synergy $1.98

High Synergy Cards

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

Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+60% Synergy $3.48
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+54% Synergy $0.25
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+54% Synergy $0.83
Gandalf's Sanction Gandalf's Sanction
+50% Synergy $0.10
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+48% Synergy $0.55
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+42% Synergy $24.69
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+41% Synergy $0.24
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+40% Synergy $0.15
Blur Blur
+39% Synergy $0.20
Glamdring Glamdring
+38% Synergy $1.11

Top Cards

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

Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+32% Synergy $0.77
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+32% Synergy $1.01
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+31% Synergy $0.16
Opt Opt
+28% Synergy $0.11
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+27% Synergy $1.07
Preordain Preordain
+19% Synergy $0.58
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+18% Synergy $1.88
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+17% Synergy $1.30
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+16% Synergy $0.59
Counterspell Counterspell
+13% Synergy $1.59

Game Changers

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

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+5% Synergy $13.07
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+3% Synergy $28.80
The One Ring The One Ring
+3% Synergy $75.61
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-2% Synergy $44.75
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $94.95
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-5% Synergy $50.96
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-6% Synergy $8.85
Force of Will Force of Will
-7% Synergy $64.39
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-8% Synergy $44.28
Gamble Gamble
-10% Synergy $11.61

Creatures

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

Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+38% Synergy $0.26
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
+35% Synergy $0.10
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+32% Synergy $0.19
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+28% Synergy $12.07
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+27% Synergy $3.33
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+24% Synergy $1.93
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+22% Synergy $0.40
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
+19% Synergy $0.11
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
+16% Synergy $5.44
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+15% Synergy $0.13
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+15% Synergy $1.80
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+14% Synergy $23.95
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+13% Synergy $0.28
Bilbo, Retired Burglar Bilbo, Retired Burglar
+10% Synergy $0.21
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+9% Synergy $0.46
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+9% Synergy $16.99
Pelargir Survivor Pelargir Survivor
+9% Synergy $0.04
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+8% Synergy $0.73
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+8% Synergy $1.53
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
+8% Synergy $24.97
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+7% Synergy $5.20
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+7% Synergy $0.23
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+7% Synergy $0.34
Unruly Catapult Unruly Catapult
+6% Synergy $0.13
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
+6% Synergy $0.26
Kaza, Roil Chaser Kaza, Roil Chaser
+6% Synergy $0.18
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+6% Synergy $2.67
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+5% Synergy $1.57
The Emperor of Palamecia The Lord Master of Hell The Emperor of Palamecia
+5% Synergy $0.17
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+5% Synergy $18.06
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
+5% Synergy $0.09
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+4% Synergy $11.65
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+4% Synergy $3.69
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+4% Synergy $2.08
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
+3% Synergy $1.08
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+3% Synergy $0.10
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+3% Synergy $4.90
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+3% Synergy $12.66
Ral, Monsoon Mage Ral, Leyline Prodigy Ral, Monsoon Mage
+3% Synergy $2.95
Alania, Divergent Storm Alania, Divergent Storm
+3% Synergy $0.15
Stella Lee, Wild Card Stella Lee, Wild Card
+3% Synergy $4.25
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+2% Synergy $3.40
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+1% Synergy $0.26
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
+1% Synergy $0.58
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
0% Synergy $7.71
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
-1% Synergy $0.11
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
-1% Synergy $24.59
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
-2% Synergy $0.33
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-4% Synergy $21.80
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-4% Synergy $0.26

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Gandalf the Grey safe.

Display of Power Display of Power
+35% Synergy $0.25
Abrade Abrade
+23% Synergy $0.18
Consider Consider
+20% Synergy $0.38
Press the Enemy Press the Enemy
+18% Synergy $0.35
Snap Snap
+17% Synergy $2.28
Displace Displace
+17% Synergy $0.38
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+16% Synergy $0.26
Seething Song Seething Song
+14% Synergy $6.34
Hithlain Knots Hithlain Knots
+14% Synergy $0.05
Glorious Gale Glorious Gale
+13% Synergy $0.12
Negate Negate
+12% Synergy $0.26
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+10% Synergy $0.20
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+10% Synergy $0.17
Electrodominance Electrodominance
+9% Synergy $0.22
Reverberate Reverberate
+9% Synergy $1.87
Quick Study Quick Study
+9% Synergy $0.29
Cast into the Fire Cast into the Fire
+9% Synergy $0.32
Big Score Big Score
+8% Synergy $0.70
Soothing of Sméagol Soothing of Sméagol
+8% Synergy $0.07
Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+7% Synergy $0.15
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+7% Synergy $0.42
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+6% Synergy $1.82
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+6% Synergy $0.10
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+6% Synergy $1.71
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+6% Synergy $0.99
Galvanic Iteration Galvanic Iteration
+5% Synergy $0.25
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+5% Synergy $2.96
Storm King's Thunder Storm King's Thunder
+5% Synergy $0.89
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+4% Synergy $0.51
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+4% Synergy $0.23
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+4% Synergy $0.12
Pongify Pongify
+3% Synergy $1.82
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+3% Synergy $1.34
Unwind Unwind
+3% Synergy $0.74
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+2% Synergy $0.24
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+2% Synergy $0.99
Reiterate Reiterate
+2% Synergy $6.35
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+1% Synergy $1.50
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+1% Synergy $0.21
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
0% Synergy $0.40
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $11.46
Resculpt Resculpt
0% Synergy $0.26
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
0% Synergy $7.59
Aetherize Aetherize
-1% Synergy $0.39
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-1% Synergy $4.17
Swan Song Swan Song
-2% Synergy $8.52
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $46.95
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $8.07
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-4% Synergy $1.46
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-7% Synergy $52.71

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Gandalf the Grey's game plan and control the board.

Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+20% Synergy $1.88
Birthday Escape Birthday Escape
+20% Synergy $0.31
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+15% Synergy $0.52
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+15% Synergy $2.66
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+14% Synergy $2.06
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+13% Synergy $6.01
Jaya's Immolating Inferno Jaya's Immolating Inferno
+12% Synergy $1.24
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+12% Synergy $0.47
Breaking of the Fellowship Breaking of the Fellowship
+11% Synergy $0.07
Ranger's Firebrand Ranger's Firebrand
+11% Synergy $0.07
Boltwave Boltwave
+10% Synergy $2.24
Ponder Ponder
+9% Synergy $1.70
Mists of Lórien Mists of Lórien
+8% Synergy $0.62
Fireball Fireball
+6% Synergy $0.10
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+6% Synergy $0.37
Arwen's Gift Arwen's Gift
+6% Synergy $0.07
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+5% Synergy $0.21
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+5% Synergy $2.34
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+5% Synergy $0.08
Banefire Banefire
+5% Synergy $0.47
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+4% Synergy $0.24
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+4% Synergy $1.32
Step Through Step Through
+4% Synergy $0.13
Time Warp Time Warp
+4% Synergy $11.10
Fear, Fire, Foes! Fear, Fire, Foes!
+4% Synergy $0.09
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+3% Synergy $0.32
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+3% Synergy $0.24
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+3% Synergy $0.16
Stock Up Stock Up
+3% Synergy $5.37
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+3% Synergy $0.46
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+3% Synergy $6.55
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+2% Synergy $2.55
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+2% Synergy $0.14
Tectonic Hazard Tectonic Hazard
+2% Synergy $0.13
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+1% Synergy $0.24
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $36.04
Epic Experiment Epic Experiment
+1% Synergy $0.30
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+1% Synergy $9.05
Twinflame Twinflame
+1% Synergy $5.52
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-1% Synergy $4.78
Windfall Windfall
-3% Synergy $4.12
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-5% Synergy $3.38

Utility Artifacts

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

Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+14% Synergy $7.70
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+14% Synergy $3.47
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+12% Synergy $0.45
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+12% Synergy $5.80
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+7% Synergy $4.33
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+4% Synergy $7.72
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+4% Synergy $16.15
Wizard's Spellbook Wizard's Spellbook
+4% Synergy $0.22
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.21
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.22
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-18% Synergy $4.32

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Gandalf the Grey's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+28% Synergy $0.48
Storm of Saruman Storm of Saruman
+20% Synergy $2.57
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+14% Synergy $0.09
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+9% Synergy $0.34
Double Vision Double Vision
+9% Synergy $0.41
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+8% Synergy $2.11
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+6% Synergy $10.57
The Bath Song The Bath Song
+6% Synergy $0.11
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+4% Synergy $0.33
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+4% Synergy $0.64
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+3% Synergy $3.04
Powerbalance Powerbalance
+2% Synergy $0.29
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+1% Synergy $1.13
Propaganda Propaganda
0% Synergy $2.29
Stormchaser's Talent Stormchaser's Talent
0% Synergy $1.81
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-1% Synergy $1.35
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
-1% Synergy $0.64
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
-2% Synergy $6.46
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-7% Synergy $10.57
Curiosity Curiosity
-16% Synergy $0.56

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Gandalf the Grey to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
+14% Synergy $1.02
Chandra, Hope's Beacon Chandra, Hope's Beacon
+5% Synergy $1.83
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
-1% Synergy $9.49

Utility Lands

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

Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+31% Synergy $0.55
Rivendell Rivendell
+24% Synergy $1.65
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+16% Synergy $1.64
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+16% Synergy $1.07
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+5% Synergy $0.10
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+5% Synergy $0.21
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $2.03
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+2% Synergy $0.26
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.39
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.13
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
0% Synergy $0.11
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-1% Synergy $0.15
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
-2% Synergy $2.55
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-7% Synergy $6.22
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-8% Synergy $18.48

Mana Artifacts

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

Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+16% Synergy $1.09
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+10% Synergy $1.05
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+6% Synergy $0.97
Inherited Envelope Inherited Envelope
+6% Synergy $0.09
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.16
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+3% Synergy $0.23
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.12
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+2% Synergy $2.60
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.19
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
0% Synergy $0.23
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.48
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.48
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-2% Synergy $0.30
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-2% Synergy $0.43
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-4% Synergy $3.61
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-5% Synergy $1.69
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $1.06

Lands

The mana base foundation for Gandalf the Grey decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+11% Synergy $0.34
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.17
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.12
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+7% Synergy $0.31
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+6% Synergy $0.04
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+5% Synergy $0.15
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+5% Synergy $1.57
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+5% Synergy $0.32
Shire Terrace Shire Terrace
+5% Synergy $0.12
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+5% Synergy $0.18
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+3% Synergy $0.16
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+3% Synergy $0.68
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+2% Synergy $0.26
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.15
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+2% Synergy $0.16
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.06
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.05
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $36.04
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+1% Synergy $0.23
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+1% Synergy $0.45
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
0% Synergy $3.50
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $11.46
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $4.79
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
0% Synergy $0.12
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-2% Synergy $0.61
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.21
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $8.07
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-2% Synergy $1.72
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.27
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-4% Synergy $0.33
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-4% Synergy $3.57
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-4% Synergy $25.96
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-4% Synergy $22.48
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-6% Synergy $0.32
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-6% Synergy $14.63
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-6% Synergy
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-6% Synergy $13.27
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-7% Synergy $17.00
Training Center Training Center
-8% Synergy $10.28
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-8% Synergy $10.24
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-10% Synergy $23.27
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-10% Synergy $2.43

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