Gandalf the Grey
$0.39
$0.39Legendary Creature — Avatar Wizard
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Meta Pick
Very popular, most players know the strategy.
Ranking
#1018
Current Rank
#1079
Last Week
#1037
Last Month
Izzet Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketVideos
Commander gameplay videos featuring Gandalf the Grey.
Kraum & Tevesh v Gandalf the Grey v Kambal v Heliod the Radiant Dawn with @ThePossibilityStorm
Mid Power with randos
Ishai & Jeska v Gandalf the Grey v Atsushi v Dihada Bracket 5 cEDH Gameplay with @PuntPals
THE BATTLE FOR MIDDLE EARTH BEGINS | Gandalf, Sauron, Eowyn, Frodo Worst Possible Commander Show #64
Jan Jansen v Gandalf the Grey v Frodo v Lord of the Nazgul MTG EDH Commander Gameplay@AmpdGamingMTG
Warhammer vs Doctor Who vs D&D vs Lord of the Rings | Commander With @PleasantKenobi
Commander Rumble 008 Gishath v Gandalf v Scion of the Ur Dragon v Korvold MTG EDH Gameplay
Post and the Enchantments! Chaotic Commander MTG EDH Gameplay!
Chaotic Nastiness! Chaotic Commander ft @UrCastPod @theunskilledcommander MTG EDH
EP: 16 Lotr Home Brew ED. King of the Oathbreakers v Gandalf v Lord of the Nazgul v Shelob
More Gandalf the Grey VideosNew Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Gandalf the Grey decks.
Spinerock Tyrant+4% Synergy
$1.21
Goliath Daydreamer0% Synergy
$0.32
Ashling's Command-1% Synergy
$0.40
Harmonized Crescendo-1% Synergy
$0.87
Hexing Squelcher-6% Synergy
$18.56
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Gandalf the Grey's abilities and overall game plan.
Flame of Anor+57% Synergy
$4.21
Fiery Inscription+53% Synergy
$0.49
Ghostly Flicker+52% Synergy
$1.94
Gandalf's Sanction+50% Synergy
$0.14
Essence Flux+46% Synergy
$1.75
Displacer Kitten+40% Synergy
$26.85
Planar Incision+40% Synergy
$0.30
Blur+39% Synergy
$0.29
Guttersnipe+39% Synergy
$0.33
Archaeomancer+38% Synergy
$0.36
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Gandalf the Grey decks.
Archmage Emeritus+31% Synergy
$1.97
Goblin Electromancer+30% Synergy
$0.25
Lightning Bolt+28% Synergy
$2.95
Opt+28% Synergy
$0.22
Storm-Kiln Artist+24% Synergy
$2.60
Preordain+20% Synergy
$0.60
Blasphemous Act+17% Synergy
$0.77
Brainstorm+15% Synergy
$1.35
Frantic Search+15% Synergy
$0.45
Counterspell+11% Synergy
$2.09
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Mystical Tutor+3% Synergy
$15.93
The One Ring+2% Synergy
$106.71
Jeska's Will0% Synergy
$43.73
Cyclonic Rift-3% Synergy
$41.18
Ancient Tomb-4% Synergy
$111.70
Rhystic Study-6% Synergy
$58.23
Underworld Breach-6% Synergy
$13.44
Force of Will-6% Synergy
$68.48
Fierce Guardianship-9% Synergy
$53.72
Gamble-10% Synergy
$14.01
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Gandalf the Grey's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire+35% Synergy
$0.26
Erebor Flamesmith+32% Synergy
$0.30
Dualcaster Mage+25% Synergy
$5.22
Harmonic Prodigy+24% Synergy
$11.44
Baral, Chief of Compliance+23% Synergy
$2.42
Talrand, Sky Summoner+22% Synergy
$0.42
Meneldor, Swift Savior+20% Synergy
$0.19
Archmage of Runes+16% Synergy
$2.95
Veyran, Voice of Duality+15% Synergy
$7.05
Stormcatch Mentor+15% Synergy
$0.43
Young Pyromancer+13% Synergy
$0.23
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling+12% Synergy
$29.54
Bilbo, Retired Burglar+10% Synergy
$0.25
Coruscation Mage+9% Synergy
$0.87
Pelargir Survivor+9% Synergy
$0.10
Niv-Mizzet, Parun+8% Synergy
$5.40
Wizards of Thay+8% Synergy
$1.99
Kessig Flamebreather+7% Synergy
$2.27
Thermo-Alchemist+7% Synergy
$0.27
Murmuring Mystic+7% Synergy
$0.56
Kaza, Roil Chaser+7% Synergy
$0.18
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch+6% Synergy
$25.52
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus+6% Synergy
$27.03
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy+5% Synergy
$0.35
Snapcaster Mage+5% Synergy
$18.85
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer+5% Synergy
$0.15
Peregrine Drake+5% Synergy
$0.31
Pinnacle Monk+4% Synergy
$1.48
The Emperor of Palamecia+4% Synergy
$0.21
Unruly Catapult+4% Synergy
$0.27
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned+4% Synergy
$1.04
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell+4% Synergy
$5.25
Electrostatic Field+3% Synergy
$5.26
Firebrand Archer+3% Synergy
$0.25
Thunderclap Drake+3% Synergy
$9.60
Urabrask+2% Synergy
$14.35
Haughty Djinn+2% Synergy
$0.27
Ral, Monsoon Mage+2% Synergy
$4.70
Spellseeker+2% Synergy
$14.92
Alania, Divergent Storm+2% Synergy
$0.28
Longshot, Rebel Bowman+2% Synergy
$6.24
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary+1% Synergy
$9.36
Ashling, Flame Dancer+1% Synergy
$7.91
Jori En, Ruin Diver+1% Synergy
$1.71
Vivi Ornitier0% Synergy
$26.74
Balmor, Battlemage Captain0% Synergy
$0.22
Third Path Iconoclast-1% Synergy
$0.23
Electro, Assaulting Battery-2% Synergy
$5.08
Solemn Simulacrum-3% Synergy
$0.27
Birgi, God of Storytelling-5% Synergy
$27.83
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Gandalf the Grey safe.
Display of Power+34% Synergy
$0.30
Abrade+21% Synergy
$0.13
Consider+20% Synergy
$0.30
Displace+17% Synergy
$0.48
Snap+16% Synergy
$3.18
Press the Enemy+16% Synergy
$0.56
Teferi's Time Twist+15% Synergy
$0.31
Hithlain Knots+14% Synergy
$0.07
Glorious Gale+14% Synergy
$0.21
Negate+12% Synergy
$0.06
Seething Song+12% Synergy
$12.48
Prismari Command+11% Synergy
$0.30
Wizard's Retort+11% Synergy
$0.33
Electrodominance+10% Synergy
$0.57
Cast into the Fire+9% Synergy
$0.95
Big Score+8% Synergy
$0.98
Reverberate+8% Synergy
$2.86
Mystic Confluence+8% Synergy
$0.83
Quick Study+8% Synergy
$0.32
Soothing of Sméagol+8% Synergy
$0.09
Thrill of Possibility+7% Synergy
$0.27
Expansion // Explosion+7% Synergy
$0.27
Arcane Denial+6% Synergy
$2.06
Narset's Reversal+6% Synergy
$2.59
Izzet Charm+5% Synergy
$0.11
Galvanic Iteration+5% Synergy
$0.28
Fact or Fiction+5% Synergy
$0.25
Comet Storm+5% Synergy
$3.60
Borne Upon a Wind+4% Synergy
$4.14
Chaos Warp+3% Synergy
$0.52
Unwind+3% Synergy
$1.22
Unexpected Windfall+2% Synergy
$3.67
Reality Shift+2% Synergy
$0.29
Pull from Tomorrow+2% Synergy
$0.30
Reiterate+2% Synergy
$15.14
Silundi Vision+2% Synergy
$0.50
Pongify+1% Synergy
$1.95
Aetherize+1% Synergy
$0.48
Dig Through Time+1% Synergy
$0.28
Rapid Hybridization0% Synergy
$0.78
Untimely Malfunction0% Synergy
$6.26
Resculpt0% Synergy
$0.40
Invert Polarity-1% Synergy
$0.71
Valakut Awakening-1% Synergy
$13.35
Pyretic Ritual-1% Synergy
$11.77
Swan Song-2% Synergy
$8.40
Mana Drain-2% Synergy
$50.50
Sink into Stupor-3% Synergy
$7.42
An Offer You Can't Refuse-4% Synergy
$2.64
Deflecting Swat-7% Synergy
$66.45
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Gandalf the Grey's game plan and control the board.
Birthday Escape+20% Synergy
$0.26
Mana Geyser+17% Synergy
$1.73
Expressive Iteration+15% Synergy
$0.38
Lórien Revealed+15% Synergy
$2.37
Solve the Equation+13% Synergy
$2.72
Crackle with Power+13% Synergy
$12.51
Boltwave+12% Synergy
$2.11
Fiery Confluence+12% Synergy
$0.43
Breaking of the Fellowship+11% Synergy
$0.11
Jaya's Immolating Inferno+10% Synergy
$2.87
Ranger's Firebrand+10% Synergy
$0.15
Ponder+9% Synergy
$1.40
Mists of Lórien+7% Synergy
$0.54
Splash Portal+6% Synergy
$0.38
Fireball+6% Synergy
$0.15
Arwen's Gift+6% Synergy
$0.21
Faithless Looting+5% Synergy
$0.36
Mizzix's Mastery+5% Synergy
$4.60
Deep Analysis+5% Synergy
$0.27
Step Through+5% Synergy
$0.17
Fear, Fire, Foes!+5% Synergy
$0.08
Grapeshot+4% Synergy
$0.25
Serum Visions+4% Synergy
$1.39
Brass's Bounty+4% Synergy
$0.36
Chain Reaction+4% Synergy
$0.28
Call Forth the Tempest+4% Synergy
$24.32
Banefire+4% Synergy
$0.62
Mystic Retrieval+3% Synergy
$0.17
Stock Up+3% Synergy
$10.24
Time Warp+3% Synergy
$13.24
Mizzium Mortars+3% Synergy
$0.45
Treasure Cruise+1% Synergy
$0.26
Past in Flames+1% Synergy
$4.13
Epic Experiment+1% Synergy
$0.35
Curse of the Swine+1% Synergy
$0.23
Tectonic Hazard+1% Synergy
$0.32
Irenicus's Vile Duplication+1% Synergy
$7.80
Vandalblast0% Synergy
$2.56
Sea Gate Restoration0% Synergy
$31.15
Windfall-5% Synergy
$5.34
Gitaxian Probe-6% Synergy
$3.85
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Glamdring+37% Synergy
$2.25
Conjurer's Closet+14% Synergy
$4.32
Primal Amulet+12% Synergy
$9.74
Twinning Staff+11% Synergy
$19.77
Mindsplice Apparatus+10% Synergy
$0.93
Sapphire Medallion+8% Synergy
$5.93
Ruby Medallion+4% Synergy
$12.02
Wizard's Spellbook+4% Synergy
$0.27
Isochron Scepter+3% Synergy
$15.15
Wayfarer's Bauble+1% Synergy
$0.30
Lightning Greaves-17% Synergy
$4.61
Swiftfoot Boots-18% Synergy
$2.00
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Gandalf the Grey's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Thousand-Year Storm+27% Synergy
$0.94
Storm of Saruman+19% Synergy
$2.87
Candlekeep Sage+13% Synergy
$0.17
Case of the Ransacked Lab+9% Synergy
$0.58
Rite of the Dragoncaller+8% Synergy
$3.24
Double Vision+8% Synergy
$0.51
The Bath Song+6% Synergy
$0.25
Fiery Emancipation+5% Synergy
$22.01
Swarm Intelligence+4% Synergy
$0.36
Jace's Sanctum+3% Synergy
$0.56
Arcane Bombardment+2% Synergy
$4.89
Propaganda+1% Synergy
$3.22
Sorcerer Class0% Synergy
$2.70
Stormchaser's Talent0% Synergy
$5.99
Wizard Class-1% Synergy
$1.70
Artist's Talent-1% Synergy
$7.67
Shark Typhoon-2% Synergy
$0.72
Mystic Remora-8% Synergy
$10.69
Curiosity-16% Synergy
$0.74
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Gandalf the Grey to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Ral, Storm Conduit+12% Synergy
$1.18
Chandra, Hope's Beacon+5% Synergy
$2.07
Ral, Crackling Wit-1% Synergy
$12.84
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Riptide Laboratory+31% Synergy
$0.52
Rivendell+24% Synergy
$1.40
Mines of Moria+16% Synergy
$1.78
Mystic Sanctuary+15% Synergy
$4.55
Restless Spire+4% Synergy
$0.44
Desolate Lighthouse+3% Synergy
$0.20
Temple of the False God+2% Synergy
$0.28
Castle Vantress+2% Synergy
$0.30
Scavenger Grounds+2% Synergy
$0.44
Reliquary Tower+1% Synergy
$3.70
Lindblum, Industrial Regency0% Synergy
$1.49
Lonely Sandbar0% Synergy
$0.12
Forgotten Cave-1% Synergy
$0.21
Mistrise Village-6% Synergy
$8.51
Otawara, Soaring City-9% Synergy
$25.26
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Gilded Lotus+15% Synergy
$0.88
Thought Vessel+7% Synergy
$2.53
Pyromancer's Goggles+5% Synergy
$0.44
Inherited Envelope+5% Synergy
$0.29
Commander's Sphere+4% Synergy
$0.31
Worn Powerstone+4% Synergy
$0.30
Thran Dynamo+2% Synergy
$4.33
Bender's Waterskin+2% Synergy
$0.59
Mind Stone+1% Synergy
$0.33
Sky Diamond0% Synergy
$0.21
Fire Diamond0% Synergy
$0.32
Midnight Clock-1% Synergy
$0.51
Sol Ring-2% Synergy
$1.25
Izzet Signet-2% Synergy
$0.37
Arcane Signet-3% Synergy
$0.44
Decanter of Endless Water-4% Synergy
$5.05
Talisman of Creativity-6% Synergy
$3.14
Fellwar Stone-7% Synergy
$1.08
Lands
The mana base foundation for Gandalf the Grey decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Izzet Boilerworks+11% Synergy
$0.38
Swiftwater Cliffs+7% Synergy
$0.08
Evolving Wilds+7% Synergy
$0.22
Myriad Landscape+7% Synergy
$0.30
Molten Tributary+6% Synergy
$0.40
Frostboil Snarl+5% Synergy
$0.30
Temple of Epiphany+5% Synergy
$0.26
Shire Terrace+5% Synergy
$0.27
The Grey Havens+5% Synergy
$0.35
Pinnacle Monk+4% Synergy
$1.48
Path of Ancestry+3% Synergy
$0.17
Izzet Guildgate+3% Synergy
$0.08
Volatile Fjord+3% Synergy
$0.82
Mountain+2% Synergy
$0.25
Sulfur Falls+2% Synergy
$0.35
Terramorphic Expanse+2% Synergy
$0.29
Silundi Vision+2% Synergy
$0.50
Prismari Campus+2% Synergy
$0.30
Island+1% Synergy
$0.20
Stormcarved Coast0% Synergy
$4.03
Sea Gate Restoration0% Synergy
$31.15
Eroded Canyon0% Synergy
$0.20
Valakut Awakening-1% Synergy
$13.35
Fabled Passage-1% Synergy
$2.43
Spirebluff Canal-2% Synergy
$4.08
Cascade Bluffs-3% Synergy
$0.45
Exotic Orchard-3% Synergy
$0.27
Sink into Stupor-3% Synergy
$7.42
Command Tower-4% Synergy
$0.26
Misty Rainforest-4% Synergy
$30.79
Arid Mesa-4% Synergy
$29.10
Shivan Reef-5% Synergy
$0.39
Ferrous Lake-5% Synergy
$0.26
Riverglide Pathway-5% Synergy
$4.09
Thundering Falls-6% Synergy
$13.12
Volcanic Island-6% Synergy
Flooded Strand-6% Synergy
$15.98
Polluted Delta-6% Synergy
$18.85
Riverpyre Verge-7% Synergy
$23.81
Training Center-8% Synergy
$13.53
Steam Vents-9% Synergy
$10.32
Fiery Islet-9% Synergy
$5.44
Scalding Tarn-11% Synergy
$30.84
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