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Gandalf the Grey
Price tag $0.24

Legendary CreatureAvatar Wizard

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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

#1090 Current Rank
#1061 Last Week
#915 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.

Consult the Star Charts Consult the Star Charts
+2% Synergy $4.90
Ruinous Rampage Ruinous Rampage
+2% Synergy $0.18
Hide on the Ceiling Hide on the Ceiling
+2% Synergy $7.31
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+1% Synergy $2.33
Divert Disaster Divert Disaster
0% Synergy $0.09

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 $3.96
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+54% Synergy $0.80
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+54% Synergy $0.27
Gandalf's Sanction Gandalf's Sanction
+50% Synergy $0.09
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+47% Synergy $0.38
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+42% Synergy $24.76
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+41% Synergy $0.24
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+41% Synergy $0.19
Blur Blur
+38% Synergy $0.32
Glamdring Glamdring
+37% Synergy $0.76

Top Cards

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

Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+32% Synergy $1.19
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+32% Synergy $1.06
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+31% Synergy $0.18
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+28% Synergy $1.08
Opt Opt
+28% Synergy $0.14
Preordain Preordain
+19% Synergy $0.60
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+17% Synergy $1.35
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+17% Synergy $0.44
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+17% Synergy $1.88
Counterspell Counterspell
+13% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

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

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+6% Synergy $15.17
The One Ring The One Ring
+4% Synergy $82.70
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+3% Synergy $25.32
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-2% Synergy $46.53
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $95.04
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-5% Synergy $49.41
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-5% Synergy $9.41
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-6% Synergy $50.96
Force of Will Force of Will
-6% Synergy $61.91
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-8% Synergy $42.10

Creatures

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

Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+37% Synergy $0.27
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
+34% Synergy $0.10
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+31% Synergy $0.19
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+28% Synergy $11.12
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+28% Synergy $3.41
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+25% Synergy $1.60
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+22% Synergy $0.38
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
+19% Synergy $0.05
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
+16% Synergy $6.30
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+15% Synergy $0.23
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+15% Synergy $1.51
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+14% Synergy $22.64
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+13% Synergy $0.27
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+10% Synergy $16.32
Bilbo, Retired Burglar Bilbo, Retired Burglar
+10% Synergy $0.10
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+9% Synergy $0.72
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
+9% Synergy $24.11
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+9% Synergy $0.43
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+8% Synergy $1.76
Pelargir Survivor Pelargir Survivor
+8% Synergy $0.05
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+7% Synergy $7.21
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+7% Synergy $0.23
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+7% Synergy $0.35
Unruly Catapult Unruly Catapult
+6% Synergy $0.16
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
+6% Synergy $0.25
Kaza, Roil Chaser Kaza, Roil Chaser
+6% Synergy $0.19
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+6% Synergy $2.19
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+5% Synergy $2.71
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+5% Synergy $16.60
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
+5% Synergy $0.06
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+4% Synergy $1.58
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+4% Synergy $14.08
The Emperor of Palamecia The Lord Master of Hell The Emperor of Palamecia
+4% Synergy $0.18
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+4% Synergy $2.05
Mysidian Elder Mysidian Elder
+4% Synergy $0.12
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
+3% Synergy $1.21
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+3% Synergy $0.15
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+3% Synergy $4.41
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+3% Synergy $12.92
Ral, Monsoon Mage Ral, Leyline Prodigy Ral, Monsoon Mage
+3% Synergy $3.53
Alania, Divergent Storm Alania, Divergent Storm
+3% Synergy $0.15
Stella Lee, Wild Card Stella Lee, Wild Card
+3% Synergy $2.57
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+2% Synergy $2.69
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
+1% Synergy $7.79
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+1% Synergy $0.31
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
+1% Synergy $0.58
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
0% Synergy $0.11
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
-1% Synergy $28.84
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
-2% Synergy $0.29
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-3% Synergy $20.45

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 $0.10
Consider Consider
+19% Synergy $0.44
Snap Snap
+18% Synergy $2.22
Press the Enemy Press the Enemy
+18% Synergy $0.38
Displace Displace
+17% Synergy $0.46
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+16% Synergy $0.36
Seething Song Seething Song
+14% Synergy $5.84
Hithlain Knots Hithlain Knots
+13% Synergy $0.10
Glorious Gale Glorious Gale
+13% Synergy $0.08
Negate Negate
+11% Synergy $0.26
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+10% Synergy $0.30
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+10% Synergy $0.21
Electrodominance Electrodominance
+9% Synergy $0.27
Reverberate Reverberate
+9% Synergy $2.03
Cast into the Fire Cast into the Fire
+9% Synergy $0.36
Big Score Big Score
+8% Synergy $0.69
Quick Study Quick Study
+8% Synergy $0.30
Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+7% Synergy $0.16
Siren's Ruse Siren's Ruse
+7% Synergy $0.24
Soothing of Sméagol Soothing of Sméagol
+7% Synergy $0.09
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+6% Synergy $1.81
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+6% Synergy $0.08
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+6% Synergy $2.27
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+6% Synergy $1.01
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+6% Synergy $0.42
Galvanic Iteration Galvanic Iteration
+5% Synergy $0.27
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+5% Synergy $2.35
Storm King's Thunder Storm King's Thunder
+5% Synergy $0.76
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+4% Synergy $0.54
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+4% Synergy $0.26
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+4% Synergy $0.17
Pongify Pongify
+3% Synergy $2.20
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+3% Synergy $0.25
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+3% Synergy $1.00
Unwind Unwind
+3% Synergy $0.95
Reiterate Reiterate
+3% Synergy $5.49
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+2% Synergy $0.18
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+1% Synergy $1.34
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+1% Synergy $0.28
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
0% Synergy $0.54
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $11.43
Resculpt Resculpt
0% Synergy $0.30
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
0% Synergy $5.91
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
0% Synergy $5.17
Aetherize Aetherize
-1% Synergy $0.47
Swan Song Swan Song
-2% Synergy $8.07
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $44.80
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $7.96
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-3% Synergy $1.66

Sorceries

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

Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+20% Synergy $1.99
Birthday Escape Birthday Escape
+20% Synergy $0.16
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+15% Synergy $0.52
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+15% Synergy $1.91
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+15% Synergy $1.83
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+12% Synergy $5.95
Jaya's Immolating Inferno Jaya's Immolating Inferno
+12% Synergy $0.84
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+11% Synergy $0.32
Breaking of the Fellowship Breaking of the Fellowship
+11% Synergy $0.05
Ranger's Firebrand Ranger's Firebrand
+11% Synergy $0.05
Boltwave Boltwave
+10% Synergy $1.96
Ponder Ponder
+9% Synergy $1.32
Mists of Lórien Mists of Lórien
+8% Synergy $0.50
Fireball Fireball
+6% Synergy $0.15
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+6% Synergy $0.29
Arwen's Gift Arwen's Gift
+6% Synergy $0.06
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+5% Synergy $0.27
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+5% Synergy $2.28
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+5% Synergy $0.10
Step Through Step Through
+5% Synergy $0.15
Banefire Banefire
+5% Synergy $0.58
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+4% Synergy $0.20
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+4% Synergy $0.98
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+4% Synergy $0.28
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+4% Synergy $0.24
Time Warp Time Warp
+4% Synergy $12.35
Fear, Fire, Foes! Fear, Fire, Foes!
+4% Synergy $0.06
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+3% Synergy $0.15
Stock Up Stock Up
+3% Synergy $8.90
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+3% Synergy $0.53
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+2% Synergy $2.86
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+2% Synergy $0.21
Tectonic Hazard Tectonic Hazard
+2% Synergy $0.14
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+2% Synergy $6.99
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+2% Synergy $0.20
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+1% Synergy $0.22
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $33.69
Epic Experiment Epic Experiment
+1% Synergy $0.28
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+1% Synergy $7.96
Twinflame Twinflame
+1% Synergy $5.70
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-1% Synergy $3.61
Windfall Windfall
-3% Synergy $4.81
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-5% Synergy $3.92
Gamble Gamble
-10% Synergy $10.53

Utility Artifacts

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

Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+14% Synergy $7.69
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+14% Synergy $3.39
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+13% Synergy $0.41
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+12% Synergy $6.38
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+6% Synergy $3.58
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+4% Synergy $17.19
Wizard's Spellbook Wizard's Spellbook
+4% Synergy $0.23
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+3% Synergy $7.55
Wand of Wonder Wand of Wonder
+1% Synergy $0.80
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.26
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-18% Synergy $4.54

Enchantments

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

Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+28% Synergy $0.42
Storm of Saruman Storm of Saruman
+20% Synergy $2.64
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+14% Synergy $0.09
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+9% Synergy $0.39
Double Vision Double Vision
+9% Synergy $0.42
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+8% Synergy $1.94
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+6% Synergy $9.69
The Bath Song The Bath Song
+6% Synergy $0.11
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+4% Synergy $0.37
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+4% Synergy $0.62
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+3% Synergy $1.93
Powerbalance Powerbalance
+2% Synergy $0.27
City on Fire City on Fire
+2% Synergy $7.28
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+1% Synergy $1.40
Wizard Class Wizard Class
0% Synergy $1.39
Stormchaser's Talent Stormchaser's Talent
0% Synergy $4.01
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
-1% Synergy $0.70
Propaganda Propaganda
-2% Synergy $2.32
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
-2% Synergy $5.46
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-6% Synergy $8.69
Curiosity Curiosity
-16% Synergy $0.51

Planeswalkers

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

Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
+15% Synergy $0.88
Chandra, Hope's Beacon Chandra, Hope's Beacon
+6% Synergy $2.02
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
0% Synergy $11.12

Utility Lands

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

Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+31% Synergy $0.46
Rivendell Rivendell
+24% Synergy $1.05
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+16% Synergy $1.38
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+16% Synergy $1.01
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+5% Synergy $0.23
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+4% Synergy $0.15
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $2.59
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+2% Synergy $0.24
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.40
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.15
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
0% Synergy $0.11
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-1% Synergy $0.18
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
-2% Synergy $1.73
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-7% Synergy $18.71
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-8% Synergy $5.96

Mana Artifacts

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

Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+16% Synergy $1.14
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+10% Synergy $1.15
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+6% Synergy $0.84
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.17
Inherited Envelope Inherited Envelope
+5% Synergy $0.13
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+2% Synergy $2.69
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+2% Synergy $0.20
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $0.21
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.17
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
0% Synergy $0.26
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.39
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.51
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-2% Synergy $0.33
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-2% Synergy $0.38
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-4% Synergy $2.95
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-5% Synergy $1.49
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $1.38

Lands

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

Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+11% Synergy $0.32
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+7% Synergy $0.21
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+7% Synergy $0.07
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+6% Synergy $0.23
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+6% Synergy $0.04
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+6% Synergy $0.37
Shire Terrace Shire Terrace
+6% Synergy $0.19
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+4% Synergy $0.14
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+4% Synergy $0.15
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+4% Synergy $1.58
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+3% Synergy $0.74
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.18
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+2% Synergy $0.18
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.04
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.06
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+1% Synergy $0.33
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $33.69
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+1% Synergy $0.24
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+1% Synergy $0.38
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
0% Synergy $3.37
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $11.43
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $5.05
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
0% Synergy $0.24
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-2% Synergy $0.63
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.27
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $7.96
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-3% Synergy $2.41
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.26
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-4% Synergy $0.34
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-4% Synergy $4.13
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-4% Synergy $27.34
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-4% Synergy $25.94
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-5% Synergy $13.79
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-5% Synergy $15.64
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-6% Synergy $0.29
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-6% Synergy
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-7% Synergy $17.87
Training Center Training Center
-7% Synergy $10.00
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-7% Synergy $15.19
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-8% Synergy $14.76
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-9% Synergy $1.94
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-10% Synergy $23.48

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