Gandalf the Grey
$0.44
$0.44Legendary 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
#1061
Current Rank
#1167
Last Week
#1083
Past 2 Years
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.
Mana Sculpt+11% Synergy
$1.13
Tablet of Discovery+7% Synergy
$0.76
Resonating Lute+4% Synergy
$2.10
Prismari Charm+0% Synergy
$0.33
Flashback-5% Synergy
$4.97
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Gandalf the Grey's abilities and overall game plan.
Flame of Anor+57% Synergy
$3.99
Fiery Inscription+51% Synergy
$0.42
Ghostly Flicker+51% Synergy
$1.86
Gandalf's Sanction+49% Synergy
$0.22
Essence Flux+47% Synergy
$1.47
Planar Incision+39% Synergy
$0.32
Blur+39% Synergy
$0.49
Displacer Kitten+39% Synergy
$33.95
Guttersnipe+38% Synergy
$0.29
Archaeomancer+37% Synergy
$0.36
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Gandalf the Grey decks.
Archmage Emeritus+30% Synergy
$0.67
Goblin Electromancer+29% Synergy
$0.28
Opt+27% Synergy
$0.27
Lightning Bolt+27% Synergy
$0.92
Storm-Kiln Artist+22% Synergy
$1.39
Preordain+20% Synergy
$0.50
Blasphemous Act+15% Synergy
$0.88
Brainstorm+14% Synergy
$1.39
Frantic Search+14% Synergy
$1.10
Counterspell+10% Synergy
$3.67
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
The One Ring+2% Synergy
$108.02
Mystical Tutor+2% Synergy
$18.15
Jeska's Will0% Synergy
$43.04
Cyclonic Rift-3% Synergy
$41.55
Ancient Tomb-4% Synergy
$129.20
Force of Will-6% Synergy
$64.63
Rhystic Study-6% Synergy
$66.59
Underworld Breach-6% Synergy
$11.25
Fierce Guardianship-9% Synergy
$58.52
Gamble-9% Synergy
$15.84
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Gandalf the Grey's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire+32% Synergy
$0.24
Erebor Flamesmith+31% Synergy
$0.34
Harmonic Prodigy+23% Synergy
$2.91
Dualcaster Mage+22% Synergy
$4.99
Talrand, Sky Summoner+22% Synergy
$0.86
Baral, Chief of Compliance+21% Synergy
$2.64
Meneldor, Swift Savior+19% Synergy
$0.22
Archmage of Runes+15% Synergy
$3.42
Veyran, Voice of Duality+15% Synergy
$2.01
Stormcatch Mentor+13% Synergy
$0.28
Young Pyromancer+13% Synergy
$0.29
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling+11% Synergy
$33.15
Bilbo, Retired Burglar+10% Synergy
$0.17
Coruscation Mage+9% Synergy
$0.87
Pelargir Survivor+8% Synergy
$0.16
Niv-Mizzet, Parun+8% Synergy
$6.97
Murmuring Mystic+7% Synergy
$1.54
Wizards of Thay+6% Synergy
$1.98
Kaza, Roil Chaser+6% Synergy
$0.19
Thermo-Alchemist+6% Synergy
$0.36
Kessig Flamebreather+6% Synergy
$3.32
Peregrine Drake+6% Synergy
$0.27
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch+6% Synergy
$27.10
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy+5% Synergy
$0.36
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus+5% Synergy
$25.00
Snapcaster Mage+4% Synergy
$18.05
The Emperor of Palamecia+4% Synergy
$0.32
Longshot, Rebel Bowman+4% Synergy
$10.71
Pinnacle Monk+4% Synergy
$1.33
Blazing Firesinger+3% Synergy
$0.36
Firebrand Archer+3% Synergy
$0.27
Electrostatic Field+3% Synergy
$2.23
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned+3% Synergy
$0.94
Alania, Divergent Storm+2% Synergy
$0.29
Thunderclap Drake+2% Synergy
$0.79
Spellseeker+2% Synergy
$17.01
Haughty Djinn+1% Synergy
$0.32
Jori En, Ruin Diver+1% Synergy
$1.12
Ral, Monsoon Mage+1% Synergy
$7.03
Emeritus of Ideation+1% Synergy
$8.73
Urabrask+1% Synergy
$16.07
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary+1% Synergy
$7.38
Ashling, Flame Dancer+1% Synergy
$5.65
Sanar, Unfinished Genius+0% Synergy
$0.25
Prismari, the Inspiration+0% Synergy
$6.31
Balmor, Battlemage Captain+0% Synergy
$0.26
Vivi Ornitier0% Synergy
$37.98
Third Path Iconoclast0% Synergy
$0.36
Solemn Simulacrum-2% Synergy
$0.31
Birgi, God of Storytelling-6% Synergy
$35.00
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Gandalf the Grey safe.
Display of Power+33% Synergy
$0.33
Consider+20% Synergy
$0.33
Abrade+19% Synergy
$0.31
Displace+17% Synergy
$0.44
Press the Enemy+15% Synergy
$0.47
Teferi's Time Twist+15% Synergy
$0.36
Hithlain Knots+13% Synergy
$0.16
Snap+13% Synergy
$3.40
Glorious Gale+13% Synergy
$0.27
Negate+11% Synergy
$0.20
Wizard's Retort+10% Synergy
$0.30
Prismari Command+10% Synergy
$0.31
Seething Song+10% Synergy
$13.10
Electrodominance+9% Synergy
$0.33
Mystic Confluence+7% Synergy
$1.00
Reverberate+7% Synergy
$2.97
Cast into the Fire+7% Synergy
$0.83
Quick Study+7% Synergy
$0.17
Soothing of Sméagol+7% Synergy
$0.22
Big Score+7% Synergy
$0.53
Galvanic Iteration+6% Synergy
$0.39
Thrill of Possibility+6% Synergy
$0.30
Expansion // Explosion+6% Synergy
$0.28
Arcane Denial+6% Synergy
$2.01
Narset's Reversal+6% Synergy
$2.60
Comet Storm+5% Synergy
$3.24
Fact or Fiction+4% Synergy
$0.25
Izzet Charm+4% Synergy
$0.25
Borne Upon a Wind+4% Synergy
$3.66
Unwind+3% Synergy
$1.07
Chaos Warp+2% Synergy
$0.34
Reiterate+2% Synergy
$18.84
Silundi Vision+2% Synergy
$0.38
Reality Shift+1% Synergy
$0.26
Return the Favor+1% Synergy
$0.70
Unexpected Windfall+1% Synergy
$3.36
Aetherize+1% Synergy
$0.41
Pongify+0% Synergy
$1.72
Rapid Hybridization+0% Synergy
$0.50
Untimely Malfunction0% Synergy
$7.26
Dig Through Time0% Synergy
$0.25
Resculpt0% Synergy
$0.19
Invert Polarity0% Synergy
$0.42
Valakut Awakening0% Synergy
$16.68
Mana Drain-2% Synergy
$55.81
Swan Song-2% Synergy
$8.00
Pyretic Ritual-3% Synergy
$6.14
Sink into Stupor-3% Synergy
$6.82
An Offer You Can't Refuse-5% Synergy
$2.27
Deflecting Swat-8% Synergy
$67.12
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Gandalf the Grey's game plan and control the board.
Birthday Escape+19% Synergy
$0.23
Lórien Revealed+15% Synergy
$3.50
Mana Geyser+14% Synergy
$1.14
Expressive Iteration+13% Synergy
$0.52
Crackle with Power+12% Synergy
$7.91
Solve the Equation+12% Synergy
$3.71
Fiery Confluence+11% Synergy
$0.57
Boltwave+11% Synergy
$3.03
Breaking of the Fellowship+10% Synergy
$0.11
Jaya's Immolating Inferno+10% Synergy
$2.22
Ranger's Firebrand+9% Synergy
$0.17
Ponder+8% Synergy
$1.75
Splash Portal+7% Synergy
$0.38
Arwen's Gift+6% Synergy
$0.16
Mists of Lórien+6% Synergy
$0.75
Fireball+5% Synergy
$0.29
Deep Analysis+5% Synergy
$0.27
Step Through+4% Synergy
$0.21
Mizzix's Mastery+4% Synergy
$8.02
Fear, Fire, Foes!+4% Synergy
$0.21
Faithless Looting+4% Synergy
$0.24
Banefire+4% Synergy
$0.77
Call Forth the Tempest+4% Synergy
$35.52
Serum Visions+4% Synergy
$1.34
Brass's Bounty+3% Synergy
$0.40
Mystic Retrieval+3% Synergy
$0.27
Chain Reaction+3% Synergy
$0.30
Time Warp+3% Synergy
$14.00
Stock Up+2% Synergy
$1.88
Grapeshot+2% Synergy
$0.32
Mizzium Mortars+2% Synergy
$0.49
Epic Experiment+1% Synergy
$0.29
Curse of the Swine+1% Synergy
$0.31
Irenicus's Vile Duplication+0% Synergy
$11.38
Treasure Cruise+0% Synergy
$0.24
Vandalblast+0% Synergy
$1.53
Tectonic Hazard0% Synergy
$0.28
Sea Gate Restoration0% Synergy
$37.03
Past in Flames0% Synergy
$4.57
Flow State-1% Synergy
$2.70
Improvisation Capstone-4% Synergy
$11.49
Rapturous Moment-4% Synergy
$0.25
Windfall-5% Synergy
$4.94
Gitaxian Probe-7% Synergy
$6.00
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Glamdring+36% Synergy
$2.22
Conjurer's Closet+15% Synergy
$4.33
Primal Amulet+11% Synergy
$14.21
Twinning Staff+10% Synergy
$20.44
Mindsplice Apparatus+9% Synergy
$1.44
Sapphire Medallion+7% Synergy
$6.26
Wizard's Spellbook+4% Synergy
$0.33
Ruby Medallion+4% Synergy
$12.37
Isochron Scepter+3% Synergy
$13.86
Wayfarer's Bauble+1% Synergy
$0.30
Swiftfoot Boots-17% Synergy
$1.95
Lightning Greaves-17% Synergy
$4.44
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Gandalf the Grey's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Thousand-Year Storm+26% Synergy
$1.36
Storm of Saruman+17% Synergy
$3.56
Candlekeep Sage+11% Synergy
$0.20
Case of the Ransacked Lab+8% Synergy
$0.51
Rite of the Dragoncaller+7% Synergy
$3.12
Double Vision+7% Synergy
$0.66
The Bath Song+6% Synergy
$0.32
Fiery Emancipation+5% Synergy
$17.15
Swarm Intelligence+4% Synergy
$0.40
Jace's Sanctum+3% Synergy
$0.89
Propaganda+2% Synergy
$3.11
Arcane Bombardment+2% Synergy
$7.21
Sorcerer Class+0% Synergy
$2.78
Wizard Class0% Synergy
$1.70
Artist's Talent0% Synergy
$7.60
Shark Typhoon-1% Synergy
$1.23
Mystic Remora-8% Synergy
$12.00
Curiosity-14% Synergy
$1.24
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Gandalf the Grey to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Ral, Storm Conduit+11% Synergy
$1.46
Chandra, Hope's Beacon+4% Synergy
$2.11
Ral, Crackling Wit-1% Synergy
$17.06
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Riptide Laboratory+29% Synergy
$0.41
Rivendell+22% Synergy
$1.74
Mines of Moria+15% Synergy
$1.99
Mystic Sanctuary+14% Synergy
$0.85
Desolate Lighthouse+3% Synergy
$0.21
Restless Spire+2% Synergy
$0.22
Scavenger Grounds+2% Synergy
$0.40
Castle Vantress+2% Synergy
$0.29
Temple of the False God+1% Synergy
$0.33
Reliquary Tower+0% Synergy
$2.94
Lindblum, Industrial Regency0% Synergy
$2.14
Lonely Sandbar0% Synergy
$0.28
Mistrise Village-5% Synergy
$10.00
Otawara, Soaring City-9% Synergy
$30.88
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Gilded Lotus+14% Synergy
$1.08
Thought Vessel+5% Synergy
$2.51
Inherited Envelope+5% Synergy
$0.25
Pyromancer's Goggles+4% Synergy
$0.41
Commander's Sphere+4% Synergy
$0.33
Bender's Waterskin+4% Synergy
$0.88
Worn Powerstone+3% Synergy
$0.36
Mind Stone+1% Synergy
$0.21
Thran Dynamo+1% Synergy
$4.53
Sky Diamond+0% Synergy
$0.30
Fire Diamond+0% Synergy
$0.39
Izzet Signet0% Synergy
$0.34
Midnight Clock0% Synergy
$0.63
Sol Ring-1% Synergy
$1.13
Arcane Signet-2% Synergy
$1.10
Decanter of Endless Water-3% Synergy
$4.17
Talisman of Creativity-6% Synergy
$2.98
Fellwar Stone-8% Synergy
$2.20
Lands
The mana base foundation for Gandalf the Grey decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Izzet Boilerworks+12% Synergy
$0.36
Evolving Wilds+8% Synergy
$0.12
Swiftwater Cliffs+7% Synergy
$0.16
Myriad Landscape+7% Synergy
$0.33
The Grey Havens+5% Synergy
$0.34
Molten Tributary+5% Synergy
$0.30
Temple of Epiphany+5% Synergy
$0.31
Frostboil Snarl+4% Synergy
$0.38
Shire Terrace+4% Synergy
$0.28
Pinnacle Monk+4% Synergy
$1.33
Izzet Guildgate+3% Synergy
$0.11
Volatile Fjord+3% Synergy
$0.87
Terramorphic Expanse+2% Synergy
$0.16
Path of Ancestry+2% Synergy
$0.27
Silundi Vision+2% Synergy
$0.38
Sulfur Falls+1% Synergy
$0.39
Mountain+1% Synergy
$2.00
Island+1% Synergy
$0.07
Prismari Campus+1% Synergy
$0.24
Eroded Canyon+0% Synergy
$0.28
Sea Gate Restoration0% Synergy
$37.03
Stormcarved Coast0% Synergy
$1.57
Valakut Awakening0% Synergy
$16.68
Spirebluff Canal-1% Synergy
$5.89
Spectacle Summit-1% Synergy
$0.14
Exotic Orchard-2% Synergy
$0.82
Fabled Passage-2% Synergy
$3.30
Command Tower-3% Synergy
$0.25
Ferrous Lake-3% Synergy
$0.32
Sink into Stupor-3% Synergy
$6.82
Cascade Bluffs-3% Synergy
$0.36
Arid Mesa-4% Synergy
$31.39
Misty Rainforest-4% Synergy
$36.97
Thundering Falls-5% Synergy
$16.29
Riverglide Pathway-5% Synergy
$4.73
Flooded Strand-5% Synergy
$16.02
Shivan Reef-5% Synergy
$0.34
Scorched Geyser-6% Synergy
$2.48
Volcanic Island-6% Synergy
Riverpyre Verge-7% Synergy
$21.08
Training Center-8% Synergy
$15.71
Fiery Islet-8% Synergy
$6.41
Turbulent Springs-9% Synergy
$4.58
Steam Vents-10% Synergy
$12.79
Scalding Tarn-10% Synergy
$36.04
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