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Gandalf the Grey
Price tag $0.45

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Izzet

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#988 Current Rank
#839 Last Week
#1069 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.

Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+10% Synergy $1.01
Tablet of Discovery Tablet of Discovery
+2% Synergy $0.33
Resonating Lute Resonating Lute
+1% Synergy $4.54
Prismari Charm Prismari Charm
-2% Synergy $0.30
Turbulent Springs Turbulent Springs
-6% Synergy $7.07

High Synergy Cards

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

Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+57% Synergy $3.72
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+52% Synergy $0.39
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+52% Synergy $1.79
Gandalf's Sanction Gandalf's Sanction
+50% Synergy $0.25
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+47% Synergy $1.39
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+40% Synergy $0.34
Blur Blur
+40% Synergy $0.30
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+39% Synergy $41.91
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+38% Synergy $0.26
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+38% Synergy $0.34

Top Cards

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

Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+31% Synergy $0.77
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+30% Synergy $0.23
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+28% Synergy $2.89
Opt Opt
+27% Synergy $0.21
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+23% Synergy $1.22
Preordain Preordain
+21% Synergy $0.64
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+17% Synergy $0.66
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+15% Synergy $1.37
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+15% Synergy $0.46
Counterspell Counterspell
+11% Synergy $2.52

Game Changers

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

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+3% Synergy $17.27
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $99.03
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
0% Synergy $41.65
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-3% Synergy $41.42
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $122.46
Force of Will Force of Will
-6% Synergy $69.23
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-7% Synergy $67.17
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-7% Synergy $12.70
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-9% Synergy $56.28
Gamble Gamble
-10% Synergy $15.10

Creatures

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

Gandalf, Friend of the Shire Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
+34% Synergy $0.19
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+32% Synergy $0.32
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+24% Synergy $5.51
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+23% Synergy $3.10
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+22% Synergy $0.42
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+22% Synergy $2.16
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
+19% Synergy $0.26
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+16% Synergy $2.54
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
+15% Synergy $1.60
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+14% Synergy $0.30
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+13% Synergy $0.25
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+11% Synergy $31.98
Bilbo, Retired Burglar Bilbo, Retired Burglar
+10% Synergy $0.26
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+9% Synergy $0.81
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+8% Synergy $7.17
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+8% Synergy $1.48
Pelargir Survivor Pelargir Survivor
+8% Synergy $0.10
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+7% Synergy $2.96
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+7% Synergy $0.37
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+7% Synergy $0.64
Kaza, Roil Chaser Kaza, Roil Chaser
+7% Synergy $0.19
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
+6% Synergy $22.10
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+6% Synergy $25.84
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
+6% Synergy $0.39
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+6% Synergy $0.27
The Emperor of Palamecia The Lord Master of Hell The Emperor of Palamecia
+5% Synergy $0.24
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+5% Synergy $17.51
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+4% Synergy $1.12
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
+4% Synergy $2.84
Longshot, Rebel Bowman Longshot, Rebel Bowman
+4% Synergy $7.13
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+4% Synergy $0.92
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+4% Synergy $4.55
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+3% Synergy $0.32
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+3% Synergy $1.22
Blazing Firesinger Blazing Firesinger
+3% Synergy $0.38
Alania, Divergent Storm Alania, Divergent Storm
+3% Synergy $0.28
Unruly Catapult Unruly Catapult
+3% Synergy $0.31
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+2% Synergy $0.62
Ral, Monsoon Mage Ral, Leyline Prodigy Ral, Monsoon Mage
+2% Synergy $6.39
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+2% Synergy $16.28
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
+1% Synergy $7.97
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+1% Synergy $15.28
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+1% Synergy $5.99
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
+1% Synergy $1.09
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
0% Synergy $31.07
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
0% Synergy $0.31
Prismari, the Inspiration Prismari, the Inspiration
0% Synergy $10.93
Sanar, Unfinished Genius Sanar, Unfinished Genius
0% Synergy $0.20
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
-1% Synergy $0.65
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-6% Synergy $31.43

Instants

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

Display of Power Display of Power
+34% Synergy $0.31
Consider Consider
+20% Synergy $0.24
Abrade Abrade
+20% Synergy $0.35
Displace Displace
+17% Synergy $0.38
Press the Enemy Press the Enemy
+16% Synergy $0.61
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+15% Synergy $0.29
Snap Snap
+14% Synergy $3.64
Hithlain Knots Hithlain Knots
+14% Synergy $0.19
Glorious Gale Glorious Gale
+13% Synergy $0.25
Negate Negate
+12% Synergy $0.22
Seething Song Seething Song
+12% Synergy $12.87
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+12% Synergy $0.34
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+11% Synergy $0.30
Electrodominance Electrodominance
+10% Synergy $0.44
Big Score Big Score
+8% Synergy $0.64
Reverberate Reverberate
+8% Synergy $3.60
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+8% Synergy $0.68
Quick Study Quick Study
+8% Synergy $0.10
Cast into the Fire Cast into the Fire
+8% Synergy $0.51
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+7% Synergy $2.46
Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+7% Synergy $0.16
Smite the Deathless Smite the Deathless
+7% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+6% Synergy $1.30
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+6% Synergy $0.26
Galvanic Iteration Galvanic Iteration
+6% Synergy $0.32
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+6% Synergy $5.07
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+5% Synergy $0.27
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+5% Synergy $0.25
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+4% Synergy $4.67
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+3% Synergy $0.36
Unwind Unwind
+3% Synergy $1.15
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+2% Synergy $3.12
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+2% Synergy $0.42
Reiterate Reiterate
+2% Synergy $16.39
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+2% Synergy $0.42
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+2% Synergy $0.39
Pongify Pongify
+1% Synergy $1.73
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+1% Synergy $0.49
Aetherize Aetherize
+1% Synergy $0.39
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
0% Synergy $0.35
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
0% Synergy $5.39
Resculpt Resculpt
0% Synergy $1.13
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
-1% Synergy $0.39
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-1% Synergy $14.92
Swan Song Swan Song
-2% Synergy $7.01
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $52.04
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
-2% Synergy $14.01
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $5.52
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-5% Synergy $2.04
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-8% Synergy $68.07

Sorceries

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

Birthday Escape Birthday Escape
+20% Synergy $0.27
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+16% Synergy $1.23
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+15% Synergy $3.07
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+14% Synergy $0.28
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+13% Synergy $3.45
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+13% Synergy $12.63
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+12% Synergy $0.38
Boltwave Boltwave
+11% Synergy $1.35
Breaking of the Fellowship Breaking of the Fellowship
+11% Synergy $0.14
Jaya's Immolating Inferno Jaya's Immolating Inferno
+10% Synergy $2.39
Ranger's Firebrand Ranger's Firebrand
+10% Synergy $0.19
Ponder Ponder
+9% Synergy $1.53
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+7% Synergy $0.38
Mists of Lórien Mists of Lórien
+7% Synergy $0.67
Arwen's Gift Arwen's Gift
+7% Synergy $0.17
Fireball Fireball
+6% Synergy $0.23
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+5% Synergy $6.94
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+5% Synergy $0.24
Step Through Step Through
+5% Synergy $0.24
Fear, Fire, Foes! Fear, Fire, Foes!
+5% Synergy $0.14
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+4% Synergy $0.27
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+4% Synergy $1.14
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+4% Synergy $0.34
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+4% Synergy $0.35
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+4% Synergy $26.82
Banefire Banefire
+4% Synergy $1.11
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+3% Synergy $0.25
Stock Up Stock Up
+3% Synergy $2.92
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+3% Synergy $0.26
Time Warp Time Warp
+3% Synergy $13.41
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+2% Synergy $0.38
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+1% Synergy $2.39
Epic Experiment Epic Experiment
+1% Synergy $0.28
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+1% Synergy $0.28
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+1% Synergy $11.57
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
0% Synergy $0.36
Past in Flames Past in Flames
0% Synergy $4.40
Flow State Flow State
0% Synergy $4.53
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
0% Synergy $33.96
Tectonic Hazard Tectonic Hazard
0% Synergy $0.29
Rapturous Moment Rapturous Moment
-2% Synergy $0.27
Improvisation Capstone Improvisation Capstone
-2% Synergy $9.44
Windfall Windfall
-5% Synergy $4.79
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-7% Synergy $3.24

Utility Artifacts

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

Glamdring Glamdring
+37% Synergy $2.50
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+15% Synergy $4.19
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+12% Synergy $12.60
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+11% Synergy $17.81
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+10% Synergy $0.90
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+8% Synergy $5.47
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+4% Synergy $11.16
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+4% Synergy $12.21
Wizard's Spellbook Wizard's Spellbook
+4% Synergy $0.33
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-17% Synergy $3.56
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

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

Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+27% Synergy $0.55
Storm of Saruman Storm of Saruman
+18% Synergy $2.93
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+12% Synergy $0.25
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+9% Synergy $0.48
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+8% Synergy $2.69
Double Vision Double Vision
+7% Synergy $0.56
The Bath Song The Bath Song
+6% Synergy $0.28
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+5% Synergy $16.84
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+4% Synergy $0.35
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+3% Synergy $0.82
Propaganda Propaganda
+2% Synergy $3.42
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+2% Synergy $6.84
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
0% Synergy $2.76
Stormchaser's Talent Stormchaser's Talent
0% Synergy $5.87
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-1% Synergy $3.88
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
-1% Synergy $6.46
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
-2% Synergy $1.02
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-8% Synergy $10.56
Curiosity Curiosity
-15% Synergy $1.12

Planeswalkers

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

Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
+12% Synergy $1.12
Chandra, Hope's Beacon Chandra, Hope's Beacon
+5% Synergy $2.21
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
-1% Synergy $13.72

Utility Lands

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

Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+30% Synergy $0.45
Rivendell Rivendell
+23% Synergy $1.67
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+16% Synergy $1.56
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+15% Synergy $0.81
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+4% Synergy $0.22
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+3% Synergy $0.31
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $1.11
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+2% Synergy $0.29
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.40
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $2.54
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
0% Synergy $1.86
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
0% Synergy $0.28
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-5% Synergy $7.57
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-9% Synergy $28.46

Mana Artifacts

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

Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+14% Synergy $0.47
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+7% Synergy $2.90
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.34
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+5% Synergy $0.42
Inherited Envelope Inherited Envelope
+5% Synergy $0.27
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+4% Synergy $0.74
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+3% Synergy $0.31
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.35
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+1% Synergy $4.35
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
0% Synergy $0.24
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
0% Synergy $0.35
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-1% Synergy $0.42
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-1% Synergy $0.56
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.39
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-4% Synergy $5.28
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-7% Synergy $1.29
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $0.65

Lands

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

Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+11% Synergy $0.37
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.23
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.27
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+7% Synergy $0.13
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+6% Synergy $1.05
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+5% Synergy $0.32
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+5% Synergy $0.31
Shire Terrace Shire Terrace
+5% Synergy $0.25
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+4% Synergy $0.23
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+4% Synergy $1.12
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+4% Synergy $0.11
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+3% Synergy $0.90
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+2% Synergy $0.30
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+2% Synergy $0.29
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.26
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+2% Synergy $0.42
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.21
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.16
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+1% Synergy $0.26
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
0% Synergy $1.33
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
0% Synergy $33.96
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
0% Synergy $0.29
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-1% Synergy $14.92
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $1.03
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-2% Synergy $4.99
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-3% Synergy $0.44
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.30
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $5.52
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.31
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-4% Synergy $0.35
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-4% Synergy $32.49
Scorched Geyser Scorched Geyser
-5% Synergy $3.23
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-5% Synergy $32.67
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-6% Synergy $0.32
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-6% Synergy $4.34
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-6% Synergy $16.12
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-6% Synergy
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-6% Synergy $15.08
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-7% Synergy $22.21
Training Center Training Center
-8% Synergy $13.96
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-9% Synergy $5.71
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-10% Synergy $11.10
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-11% Synergy $35.34

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