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Gandalf the Grey
Price tag $0.38

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Izzet

How it feels to play against

Frustrating Can create feel-bad moments at the table.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#979 Current Rank
#957 Last Week
#857 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.

Mysidian Elder Mysidian Elder
+5% Synergy $0.08
The Emperor of Palamecia The Lord Master of Hell The Emperor of Palamecia
+4% Synergy $0.18
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
+2% Synergy $5.03
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
0% Synergy $43.65
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
-2% Synergy $2.48

High Synergy Cards

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

Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+59% Synergy $3.65
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+54% Synergy $0.81
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+54% Synergy $0.29
Gandalf's Sanction Gandalf's Sanction
+50% Synergy $0.13
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+47% Synergy $0.37
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+43% Synergy $19.42
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+42% Synergy $0.17
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+41% Synergy $0.23
Blur Blur
+38% Synergy $0.21
Glamdring Glamdring
+38% Synergy $1.00

Top Cards

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

Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+32% Synergy $1.28
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+32% Synergy $0.18
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+32% Synergy $0.99
Opt Opt
+28% Synergy $0.14
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+27% Synergy $0.90
Preordain Preordain
+19% Synergy $0.61
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+17% Synergy $1.51
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+17% Synergy $0.34
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+17% Synergy $1.13
Counterspell Counterspell
+12% Synergy $1.65

Game Changers

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

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+7% Synergy $11.92
The One Ring The One Ring
+4% Synergy $67.99
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+3% Synergy $26.15
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-1% Synergy $48.08
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-4% Synergy $48.94
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $94.69
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-4% Synergy $71.05
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-5% Synergy $8.13
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-6% Synergy $46.20
Force of Will Force of Will
-6% Synergy $57.48

Creatures

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

Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+37% Synergy $0.32
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
+35% Synergy $0.10
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+31% Synergy $0.16
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+30% Synergy $16.52
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+28% Synergy $2.44
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+26% Synergy $1.62
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+22% Synergy $0.28
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
+18% Synergy $0.11
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
+16% Synergy $5.29
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+15% Synergy $0.23
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+15% Synergy $1.02
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+15% Synergy $20.35
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+13% Synergy $0.31
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+12% Synergy $14.70
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
+9% Synergy $23.71
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+9% Synergy $0.35
Bilbo, Retired Burglar Bilbo, Retired Burglar
+9% Synergy $0.14
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+8% Synergy $0.85
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+8% Synergy $1.59
Pelargir Survivor Pelargir Survivor
+8% Synergy $0.07
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+6% Synergy $4.28
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+6% Synergy $0.18
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+6% Synergy $13.12
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+6% Synergy $0.32
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 $0.11
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+6% Synergy $1.56
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+5% Synergy $1.86
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+4% Synergy $1.74
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+4% Synergy $1.48
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+4% Synergy $14.73
Baral and Kari Zev Baral and Kari Zev
+4% Synergy $0.19
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
+4% Synergy $0.12
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
+3% Synergy $1.22
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+3% Synergy $4.26
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+3% Synergy $12.30
Ral, Monsoon Mage Ral, Leyline Prodigy Ral, Monsoon Mage
+3% Synergy $3.79
Alania, Divergent Storm Alania, Divergent Storm
+3% Synergy $0.16
Stella Lee, Wild Card Stella Lee, Wild Card
+3% Synergy $2.37
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+2% Synergy $0.15
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+2% Synergy $0.32
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+2% Synergy $2.35
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
+1% Synergy $6.35
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
+1% Synergy $0.63
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
0% Synergy $0.14
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
0% Synergy $11.87
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
-1% Synergy $10.80
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
-2% Synergy $0.29
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-2% Synergy $19.52

Instants

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

Display of Power Display of Power
+35% Synergy $0.22
Abrade Abrade
+22% Synergy $0.15
Consider Consider
+20% Synergy $0.46
Press the Enemy Press the Enemy
+18% Synergy $0.40
Snap Snap
+17% Synergy $1.54
Displace Displace
+17% Synergy $0.48
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+16% Synergy $0.30
Seething Song Seething Song
+14% Synergy $6.27
Hithlain Knots Hithlain Knots
+13% Synergy $0.06
Glorious Gale Glorious Gale
+13% Synergy $0.09
Negate Negate
+11% Synergy $0.24
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+10% Synergy $0.32
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+10% Synergy $0.22
Electrodominance Electrodominance
+9% Synergy $0.25
Reverberate Reverberate
+9% Synergy $1.93
Big Score Big Score
+8% Synergy $0.62
Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+8% Synergy $0.22
Quick Study Quick Study
+8% Synergy $0.28
Cast into the Fire Cast into the Fire
+8% Synergy $0.42
Siren's Ruse Siren's Ruse
+7% Synergy $0.20
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+6% Synergy $1.75
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+6% Synergy $0.06
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+6% Synergy $2.35
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+6% Synergy $0.94
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+6% Synergy $0.49
Storm King's Thunder Storm King's Thunder
+6% Synergy $0.80
Galvanic Iteration Galvanic Iteration
+5% Synergy $0.21
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+5% Synergy $1.03
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+4% Synergy $0.34
Pongify Pongify
+4% Synergy $2.10
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+4% Synergy $0.25
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+4% Synergy $0.98
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+4% Synergy $0.17
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+3% Synergy $0.18
Unwind Unwind
+3% Synergy $1.59
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+3% Synergy $0.27
Reiterate Reiterate
+3% Synergy $5.24
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+1% Synergy $1.15
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+1% Synergy $0.34
Resculpt Resculpt
+1% Synergy $0.29
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+1% Synergy $5.81
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
0% Synergy $0.45
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
0% Synergy $4.20
Swan Song Swan Song
-1% Synergy $6.09
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $42.96
Aetherize Aetherize
-1% Synergy $0.29
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-1% Synergy $11.68
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $7.64
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-3% Synergy $1.46
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-8% Synergy $42.63

Sorceries

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

Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+21% Synergy $1.76
Birthday Escape Birthday Escape
+19% Synergy $0.09
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+17% Synergy $1.75
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+15% Synergy $0.44
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+14% Synergy $1.68
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+12% Synergy $5.26
Jaya's Immolating Inferno Jaya's Immolating Inferno
+12% Synergy $1.19
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+11% Synergy $0.43
Breaking of the Fellowship Breaking of the Fellowship
+11% Synergy $0.07
Ranger's Firebrand Ranger's Firebrand
+11% Synergy $0.05
Ponder Ponder
+9% Synergy $1.65
Boltwave Boltwave
+9% Synergy $1.99
Mists of Lórien Mists of Lórien
+8% Synergy $0.54
Fireball Fireball
+6% Synergy $0.07
Arwen's Gift Arwen's Gift
+6% Synergy $0.07
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+5% Synergy $0.29
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+5% Synergy $1.62
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+5% Synergy $0.13
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+5% Synergy $0.35
Banefire Banefire
+5% Synergy $0.45
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+4% Synergy $0.23
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+4% Synergy $0.71
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+4% Synergy $0.30
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+4% Synergy $0.23
Time Warp Time Warp
+4% Synergy $13.00
Step Through Step Through
+4% Synergy $0.17
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+3% Synergy $0.51
Stock Up Stock Up
+3% Synergy $10.90
Fear, Fire, Foes! Fear, Fire, Foes!
+3% Synergy $0.10
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+2% Synergy $3.16
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $34.20
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+2% Synergy $0.19
Tectonic Hazard Tectonic Hazard
+2% Synergy $0.12
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+2% Synergy $0.12
Twinflame Twinflame
+2% Synergy $5.05
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+2% Synergy $7.39
Epic Experiment Epic Experiment
+1% Synergy $0.24
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
0% Synergy $0.21
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
0% Synergy $7.87
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-1% Synergy $2.73
Lock and Load Lock and Load
-2% Synergy $0.50
Windfall Windfall
-3% Synergy $3.95
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-4% Synergy $4.80
Gamble Gamble
-9% Synergy $7.91

Utility Artifacts

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

Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+14% Synergy $7.08
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+14% Synergy $2.49
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+13% Synergy $0.38
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+12% Synergy $6.82
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+6% Synergy $3.79
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+4% Synergy $14.41
Wizard's Spellbook Wizard's Spellbook
+4% Synergy $0.27
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+3% Synergy $7.78
Wand of Wonder Wand of Wonder
+2% Synergy $0.53
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.24
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-18% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

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

Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+28% Synergy $0.41
Storm of Saruman Storm of Saruman
+20% Synergy $2.02
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+14% Synergy $0.09
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+9% Synergy $0.67
Double Vision Double Vision
+9% Synergy $0.49
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+8% Synergy $1.60
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+6% Synergy $8.53
The Bath Song The Bath Song
+6% Synergy $0.21
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+4% Synergy $0.35
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+4% Synergy $1.11
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+3% Synergy $1.40
City on Fire City on Fire
+2% Synergy $5.62
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+1% Synergy $1.18
Powerbalance Powerbalance
+1% Synergy $0.26
Wizard Class Wizard Class
0% Synergy $1.44
Stormchaser's Talent Stormchaser's Talent
0% Synergy $4.88
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
-1% Synergy $0.75
Propaganda Propaganda
-2% Synergy $2.01
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
-2% Synergy $4.21
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-6% Synergy $8.34
Curiosity Curiosity
-16% Synergy $0.53

Planeswalkers

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

Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
+16% Synergy $0.80
Chandra, Hope's Beacon Chandra, Hope's Beacon
+6% Synergy $2.21
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
-1% Synergy $10.22
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
-3% Synergy $0.22

Utility Lands

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

Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+31% Synergy $0.53
Rivendell Rivendell
+24% Synergy $0.77
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+17% Synergy $1.41
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+16% Synergy $0.55
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+5% Synergy $0.23
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+4% Synergy $0.13
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+3% Synergy $0.25
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.40
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $1.98
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.14
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
0% Synergy $0.23
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-1% Synergy $0.15
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-7% Synergy $19.28
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-9% Synergy $5.43

Mana Artifacts

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

Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+16% Synergy $1.28
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+10% Synergy $1.33
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+6% Synergy $0.92
Inherited Envelope Inherited Envelope
+5% Synergy $0.11
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.16
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+2% Synergy $2.44
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+2% Synergy $0.24
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+2% Synergy $2.17
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $0.22
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.14
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.07
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-2% Synergy $0.29
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-2% Synergy $0.29
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-3% Synergy $2.10
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-4% Synergy $1.32
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-6% Synergy $1.12

Lands

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

Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+9% Synergy $0.27
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.23
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+7% Synergy $0.11
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+6% Synergy $0.03
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+6% Synergy $0.32
Shire Terrace Shire Terrace
+6% Synergy $0.15
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+5% Synergy $0.20
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+4% Synergy $0.29
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+4% Synergy $1.74
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+3% Synergy $0.18
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.28
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+3% Synergy $0.61
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+2% Synergy $0.13
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $34.20
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.05
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.06
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+1% Synergy $0.23
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+1% Synergy $0.38
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
0% Synergy $0.32
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $3.53
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
0% Synergy $0.20
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
0% Synergy $8.29
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-1% Synergy $2.60
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-1% Synergy $11.68
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $7.64
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-3% Synergy $0.24
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-3% Synergy $0.51
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.45
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-3% Synergy $2.84
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.22
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-4% Synergy $4.73
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-4% Synergy $25.51
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-4% Synergy $24.53
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-5% Synergy
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-5% Synergy $15.21
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-5% Synergy $13.72
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-6% Synergy $0.33
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-7% Synergy $14.78
Training Center Training Center
-7% Synergy $10.54
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-7% Synergy $17.89
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-9% Synergy $2.38
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-9% Synergy $11.03
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-10% Synergy $24.04

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