Gandalf the Grey
$0.50
$0.50Legendary 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
#1232
Current Rank
#1230
Last Week
#1097
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.
Spaceshift+2% Synergy
$0.45
Loki, Lord of Misrule+0% Synergy
$67.77
Hawkeye, Young Avenger+0% Synergy
$0.28
Multiversal Recruitment+0% Synergy
$9.15
Hex Magic-1% Synergy
$1.87
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Gandalf the Grey's abilities and overall game plan.
Flame of Anor+57% Synergy
$3.68
Fiery Inscription+51% Synergy
$0.42
Ghostly Flicker+51% Synergy
$2.54
Gandalf's Sanction+49% Synergy
$0.22
Essence Flux+47% Synergy
$1.19
Planar Incision+39% Synergy
$0.35
Blur+39% Synergy
$0.37
Displacer Kitten+38% Synergy
$30.94
Guttersnipe+38% Synergy
$0.29
Archaeomancer+37% Synergy
$0.48
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Gandalf the Grey decks.
Archmage Emeritus+30% Synergy
$0.50
Goblin Electromancer+29% Synergy
$0.27
Opt+27% Synergy
$0.21
Lightning Bolt+27% Synergy
$0.78
Storm-Kiln Artist+22% Synergy
$1.31
Preordain+21% Synergy
$0.47
Brainstorm+15% Synergy
$1.43
Blasphemous Act+15% Synergy
$2.19
Frantic Search+14% Synergy
$1.30
Counterspell+10% Synergy
$3.91
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
The One Ring+2% Synergy
$105.96
Mystical Tutor+2% Synergy
$16.53
Jeska's Will+0% Synergy
$41.68
Cyclonic Rift-2% Synergy
$40.76
Ancient Tomb-4% Synergy
$131.68
Force of Will-5% Synergy
$62.64
Rhystic Study-6% Synergy
$70.26
Underworld Breach-6% Synergy
$9.80
Fierce Guardianship-9% Synergy
$55.26
Gamble-9% Synergy
$16.42
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Gandalf the Grey's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire+32% Synergy
$0.18
Erebor Flamesmith+31% Synergy
$0.43
Talrand, Sky Summoner+22% Synergy
$0.95
Harmonic Prodigy+22% Synergy
$3.20
Dualcaster Mage+21% Synergy
$4.13
Baral, Chief of Compliance+21% Synergy
$2.59
Meneldor, Swift Savior+19% Synergy
$0.12
Archmage of Runes+16% Synergy
$3.36
Veyran, Voice of Duality+15% Synergy
$1.35
Young Pyromancer+13% Synergy
$0.29
Stormcatch Mentor+13% Synergy
$0.29
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling+11% Synergy
$29.64
Bilbo, Retired Burglar+10% Synergy
$0.26
Coruscation Mage+9% Synergy
$1.50
Pelargir Survivor+8% Synergy
$0.11
Niv-Mizzet, Parun+8% Synergy
$5.74
Murmuring Mystic+7% Synergy
$0.98
Wizards of Thay+7% Synergy
$1.56
Kaza, Roil Chaser+6% Synergy
$0.21
Thermo-Alchemist+6% Synergy
$0.34
Peregrine Drake+6% Synergy
$0.26
Kessig Flamebreather+6% Synergy
$3.78
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch+5% Synergy
$24.03
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy+5% Synergy
$0.40
Snapcaster Mage+5% Synergy
$19.04
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus+5% Synergy
$27.60
Blazing Firesinger+4% Synergy
$0.30
The Emperor of Palamecia+4% Synergy
$0.25
Longshot, Rebel Bowman+4% Synergy
$7.79
Electrostatic Field+4% Synergy
$2.36
Pinnacle Monk+4% Synergy
$1.60
Firebrand Archer+3% Synergy
$0.22
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned+3% Synergy
$0.47
Emeritus of Ideation+2% Synergy
$6.13
Alania, Divergent Storm+2% Synergy
$0.27
Thunderclap Drake+2% Synergy
$0.56
Haughty Djinn+2% Synergy
$0.31
Spellseeker+2% Synergy
$17.52
Jori En, Ruin Diver+1% Synergy
$0.93
Urabrask+1% Synergy
$17.35
Ral, Monsoon Mage+1% Synergy
$6.39
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary+1% Synergy
$5.95
Ashling, Flame Dancer+1% Synergy
$5.26
Balmor, Battlemage Captain+0% Synergy
$0.27
Sanar, Unfinished Genius+0% Synergy
$0.23
Third Path Iconoclast+0% Synergy
$0.30
Vivi Ornitier+0% Synergy
$36.88
Prismari, the Inspiration0% Synergy
$4.27
Solemn Simulacrum-2% Synergy
$0.26
Birgi, God of Storytelling-6% Synergy
$32.57
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Gandalf the Grey safe.
Display of Power+33% Synergy
$0.37
Consider+20% Synergy
$0.31
Abrade+19% Synergy
$0.43
Displace+17% Synergy
$0.40
Press the Enemy+16% Synergy
$0.62
Teferi's Time Twist+15% Synergy
$0.36
Hithlain Knots+14% Synergy
$0.17
Snap+13% Synergy
$3.28
Mana Sculpt+13% Synergy
$1.15
Glorious Gale+13% Synergy
$0.23
Negate+11% Synergy
$0.20
Wizard's Retort+11% Synergy
$0.29
Prismari Command+10% Synergy
$0.31
Electrodominance+9% Synergy
$0.29
Seething Song+9% Synergy
$12.71
Mystic Confluence+8% Synergy
$1.04
Cast into the Fire+7% Synergy
$0.78
Reverberate+7% Synergy
$2.94
Galvanic Iteration+7% Synergy
$0.30
Quick Study+7% Synergy
$0.19
Big Score+6% Synergy
$0.39
Thrill of Possibility+6% Synergy
$0.29
Arcane Denial+6% Synergy
$1.56
Expansion // Explosion+5% Synergy
$0.35
Narset's Reversal+5% Synergy
$2.13
Fact or Fiction+5% Synergy
$0.21
Izzet Charm+4% Synergy
$0.24
Comet Storm+4% Synergy
$3.48
Borne Upon a Wind+4% Synergy
$3.99
Unwind+3% Synergy
$1.17
Chaos Warp+2% Synergy
$0.33
Silundi Vision+2% Synergy
$0.44
Reality Shift+2% Synergy
$0.26
Aetherize+1% Synergy
$0.43
Unexpected Windfall+1% Synergy
$3.04
Return the Favor+1% Synergy
$0.44
Prismari Charm+0% Synergy
$0.29
Pongify+0% Synergy
$1.63
Untimely Malfunction+0% Synergy
$8.33
Rapid Hybridization0% Synergy
$0.68
Dig Through Time0% Synergy
$0.24
Valakut Awakening0% Synergy
$16.70
Invert Polarity0% Synergy
$0.42
Mana Drain-1% Synergy
$57.31
Swan Song-2% Synergy
$8.76
Pyretic Ritual-3% Synergy
$4.85
Sink into Stupor-3% Synergy
$5.57
Flashback-4% Synergy
$3.72
An Offer You Can't Refuse-5% Synergy
$2.75
Deflecting Swat-8% Synergy
$66.68
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Gandalf the Grey's game plan and control the board.
Birthday Escape+19% Synergy
$0.26
Lórien Revealed+15% Synergy
$4.41
Mana Geyser+14% Synergy
$1.08
Expressive Iteration+13% Synergy
$0.43
Crackle with Power+12% Synergy
$7.31
Solve the Equation+12% Synergy
$3.96
Fiery Confluence+11% Synergy
$0.44
Breaking of the Fellowship+11% Synergy
$0.16
Boltwave+10% Synergy
$2.64
Ranger's Firebrand+9% Synergy
$0.16
Jaya's Immolating Inferno+9% Synergy
$2.66
Ponder+9% Synergy
$1.56
Splash Portal+7% Synergy
$0.44
Arwen's Gift+6% Synergy
$0.15
Mists of Lórien+6% Synergy
$0.71
Fireball+6% Synergy
$0.27
Mizzix's Mastery+5% Synergy
$9.11
Deep Analysis+5% Synergy
$0.32
Fear, Fire, Foes!+5% Synergy
$0.23
Step Through+4% Synergy
$0.23
Faithless Looting+4% Synergy
$0.35
Serum Visions+4% Synergy
$1.70
Call Forth the Tempest+4% Synergy
$38.21
Banefire+4% Synergy
$0.74
Brass's Bounty+3% Synergy
$0.41
Mystic Retrieval+3% Synergy
$0.24
Chain Reaction+3% Synergy
$0.20
Stock Up+2% Synergy
$1.32
Time Warp+2% Synergy
$7.10
Mizzium Mortars+2% Synergy
$0.55
Grapeshot+2% Synergy
$0.49
Epic Experiment+1% Synergy
$0.30
Curse of the Swine+1% Synergy
$0.32
Irenicus's Vile Duplication+1% Synergy
$12.28
Treasure Cruise+0% Synergy
$0.26
Vandalblast+0% Synergy
$1.03
Sea Gate Restoration+0% Synergy
$39.77
Past in Flames0% Synergy
$4.21
Sleight of Hand0% Synergy
$0.30
Flow State-1% Synergy
$1.73
Rapturous Moment-2% Synergy
$0.29
Improvisation Capstone-2% Synergy
$10.07
Windfall-4% Synergy
$4.97
Gitaxian Probe-7% Synergy
$3.99
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Glamdring+36% Synergy
$2.01
Conjurer's Closet+15% Synergy
$4.43
Primal Amulet+11% Synergy
$13.43
Twinning Staff+9% Synergy
$20.59
Mindsplice Apparatus+9% Synergy
$1.10
Sapphire Medallion+7% Synergy
$5.82
Wizard's Spellbook+4% Synergy
$0.33
Ruby Medallion+3% Synergy
$12.91
Isochron Scepter+3% Synergy
$13.22
Wayfarer's Bauble+1% Synergy
$0.35
Swiftfoot Boots-17% Synergy
$2.34
Lightning Greaves-18% Synergy
$3.65
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Gandalf the Grey's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Thousand-Year Storm+26% Synergy
$1.13
Storm of Saruman+17% Synergy
$3.16
Candlekeep Sage+11% Synergy
$0.20
Case of the Ransacked Lab+8% Synergy
$0.48
Rite of the Dragoncaller+7% Synergy
$3.56
Double Vision+7% Synergy
$0.61
The Bath Song+6% Synergy
$0.25
Fiery Emancipation+4% Synergy
$14.56
Swarm Intelligence+3% Synergy
$0.39
Jace's Sanctum+3% Synergy
$1.23
Propaganda+3% Synergy
$2.17
Arcane Bombardment+2% Synergy
$7.12
Sorcerer Class+0% Synergy
$2.95
Wizard Class0% Synergy
$2.63
Artist's Talent0% Synergy
$5.40
Shark Typhoon-1% Synergy
$1.51
Mystic Remora-7% Synergy
$12.47
Curiosity-13% Synergy
$1.38
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Gandalf the Grey to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Ral, Storm Conduit+11% Synergy
$1.16
Chandra, Hope's Beacon+4% Synergy
$2.62
Ral, Crackling Wit-1% Synergy
$13.68
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Riptide Laboratory+29% Synergy
$0.78
Rivendell+22% Synergy
$2.06
Mines of Moria+15% Synergy
$2.02
Mystic Sanctuary+14% Synergy
$1.03
Desolate Lighthouse+4% Synergy
$0.32
Restless Spire+2% Synergy
$0.23
Scavenger Grounds+2% Synergy
$0.24
Castle Vantress+2% Synergy
$0.34
Temple of the False God+0% Synergy
$0.25
Lonely Sandbar+0% Synergy
$0.27
Lindblum, Industrial Regency0% Synergy
$2.33
Reliquary Tower0% Synergy
$3.51
Mistrise Village-5% Synergy
$8.07
Otawara, Soaring City-9% Synergy
$27.20
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Gilded Lotus+13% Synergy
$0.48
Tablet of Discovery+8% Synergy
$1.93
Resonating Lute+5% Synergy
$1.76
Thought Vessel+5% Synergy
$2.28
Inherited Envelope+5% Synergy
$0.25
Pyromancer's Goggles+4% Synergy
$0.39
Commander's Sphere+4% Synergy
$0.29
Bender's Waterskin+4% Synergy
$0.83
Worn Powerstone+3% Synergy
$0.36
Mind Stone+2% Synergy
$0.31
Thran Dynamo+1% Synergy
$4.75
Sky Diamond+0% Synergy
$0.22
Fire Diamond0% Synergy
$0.32
Midnight Clock0% Synergy
$0.68
Izzet Signet0% Synergy
$0.40
Sol Ring-1% Synergy
$1.48
Arcane Signet-2% Synergy
$0.51
Decanter of Endless Water-3% Synergy
$4.37
Talisman of Creativity-6% Synergy
$1.71
Fellwar Stone-8% Synergy
$0.75
Lands
The mana base foundation for Gandalf the Grey decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Izzet Boilerworks+13% Synergy
$0.37
Evolving Wilds+8% Synergy
$0.34
Swiftwater Cliffs+7% Synergy
$0.15
Myriad Landscape+6% Synergy
$0.36
The Grey Havens+5% Synergy
$0.31
Temple of Epiphany+5% Synergy
$0.23
Molten Tributary+4% Synergy
$0.25
Frostboil Snarl+4% Synergy
$0.25
Izzet Guildgate+4% Synergy
$0.12
Pinnacle Monk+4% Synergy
$1.60
Volatile Fjord+2% Synergy
$0.81
Silundi Vision+2% Synergy
$0.44
Path of Ancestry+2% Synergy
$0.24
Terramorphic Expanse+2% Synergy
$0.20
Sulfur Falls+1% Synergy
$0.24
Island+1% Synergy
$0.17
Mountain+1% Synergy
$0.18
Prismari Campus+1% Synergy
$0.24
Eroded Canyon+0% Synergy
$0.31
Sea Gate Restoration+0% Synergy
$39.77
Valakut Awakening0% Synergy
$16.70
Stormcarved Coast0% Synergy
$2.00
Spirebluff Canal-1% Synergy
$5.54
Spectacle Summit-1% Synergy
$0.15
Fabled Passage-2% Synergy
$1.00
Exotic Orchard-2% Synergy
$0.27
Arid Mesa-3% Synergy
$28.70
Sink into Stupor-3% Synergy
$5.57
Command Tower-3% Synergy
$0.35
Cascade Bluffs-4% Synergy
$0.35
Ferrous Lake-4% Synergy
$0.28
Misty Rainforest-4% Synergy
$35.37
Thundering Falls-5% Synergy
$15.47
Flooded Strand-5% Synergy
$17.04
Riverglide Pathway-5% Synergy
$4.58
Shivan Reef-5% Synergy
$0.30
Volcanic Island-6% Synergy
Scorched Geyser-6% Synergy
$0.40
Riverpyre Verge-7% Synergy
$20.32
Training Center-7% Synergy
$16.79
Fiery Islet-8% Synergy
$6.75
Turbulent Springs-9% Synergy
$4.42
Scalding Tarn-10% Synergy
$38.31
Steam Vents-10% Synergy
$11.52
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