Gandalf the Grey
$0.51
$0.51Legendary 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
#1218
Current Rank
#1065
Last Week
#1099
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.
Gandalf, Goblins' Bane+12% Synergy
$24.69
Wizard's Staff+11% Synergy
$19.47
Spaceshift+2% Synergy
$0.40
Thor, God of Thunder0% Synergy
$13.23
Hex Magic-2% Synergy
$1.28
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Gandalf the Grey's abilities and overall game plan.
Flame of Anor+57% Synergy
$25.00
Fiery Inscription+51% Synergy
$0.45
Ghostly Flicker+51% Synergy
$2.62
Gandalf's Sanction+49% Synergy
$0.24
Essence Flux+48% Synergy
$1.33
Blur+39% Synergy
$0.38
Planar Incision+39% Synergy
$0.34
Displacer Kitten+39% Synergy
$31.34
Guttersnipe+38% Synergy
$0.32
Archaeomancer+37% Synergy
$0.50
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Gandalf the Grey decks.
Archmage Emeritus+30% Synergy
$0.51
Goblin Electromancer+29% Synergy
$0.35
Opt+28% Synergy
$0.25
Lightning Bolt+27% Synergy
$0.74
Storm-Kiln Artist+22% Synergy
$1.56
Preordain+21% Synergy
$0.59
Blasphemous Act+15% Synergy
$0.76
Brainstorm+15% Synergy
$1.50
Frantic Search+14% Synergy
$1.40
Counterspell+9% Synergy
$3.77
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
The One Ring+2% Synergy
$105.67
Mystical Tutor+2% Synergy
$15.83
Jeska's Will+0% Synergy
$41.58
Cyclonic Rift-2% Synergy
$40.33
Ancient Tomb-4% Synergy
$134.88
Force of Will-5% Synergy
$62.64
Rhystic Study-6% Synergy
$70.04
Underworld Breach-6% Synergy
$11.15
Fierce Guardianship-9% Synergy
$55.95
Gamble-9% Synergy
$17.23
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Gandalf the Grey's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire+33% Synergy
$0.23
Erebor Flamesmith+31% Synergy
$0.37
Talrand, Sky Summoner+22% Synergy
$1.17
Harmonic Prodigy+22% Synergy
$3.87
Dualcaster Mage+21% Synergy
$4.70
Baral, Chief of Compliance+21% Synergy
$2.66
Meneldor, Swift Savior+19% Synergy
$0.14
Archmage of Runes+16% Synergy
$3.17
Veyran, Voice of Duality+15% Synergy
$1.34
Young Pyromancer+13% Synergy
$0.30
Stormcatch Mentor+13% Synergy
$0.31
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling+11% Synergy
$26.46
Bilbo, Retired Burglar+10% Synergy
$0.28
Coruscation Mage+9% Synergy
$2.32
Niv-Mizzet, Parun+8% Synergy
$5.69
Pelargir Survivor+8% Synergy
$0.14
Murmuring Mystic+7% Synergy
$1.12
Wizards of Thay+6% Synergy
$1.63
Kaza, Roil Chaser+6% Synergy
$0.22
Peregrine Drake+6% Synergy
$0.23
Thermo-Alchemist+6% Synergy
$0.39
Kessig Flamebreather+5% Synergy
$3.74
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch+5% Synergy
$24.16
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy+5% Synergy
$0.37
Snapcaster Mage+5% Synergy
$19.07
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus+4% Synergy
$27.53
Blazing Firesinger+4% Synergy
$0.34
The Emperor of Palamecia+4% Synergy
$0.28
Electrostatic Field+4% Synergy
$2.44
Pinnacle Monk+4% Synergy
$1.57
Firebrand Archer+3% Synergy
$0.30
Longshot, Rebel Bowman+3% Synergy
$8.71
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned+3% Synergy
$0.59
Alania, Divergent Storm+2% Synergy
$0.29
Thunderclap Drake+2% Synergy
$0.60
Spellseeker+2% Synergy
$17.43
Emeritus of Ideation+2% Synergy
$5.32
Haughty Djinn+1% Synergy
$0.30
Jori En, Ruin Diver+1% Synergy
$0.83
Urabrask+1% Synergy
$17.73
Ral, Monsoon Mage+1% Synergy
$7.04
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary+1% Synergy
$6.96
Ashling, Flame Dancer+1% Synergy
$5.61
Balmor, Battlemage Captain+0% Synergy
$0.27
Third Path Iconoclast+0% Synergy
$0.26
Sanar, Unfinished Genius+0% Synergy
$0.29
Vivi Ornitier+0% Synergy
$37.72
Prismari, the Inspiration0% Synergy
$4.50
Solemn Simulacrum-2% Synergy
$0.27
Birgi, God of Storytelling-6% Synergy
$33.54
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Gandalf the Grey safe.
Display of Power+33% Synergy
$0.38
Consider+21% Synergy
$0.28
Abrade+19% Synergy
$0.29
Displace+17% Synergy
$0.40
Press the Enemy+16% Synergy
$0.64
Teferi's Time Twist+15% Synergy
$0.34
Hithlain Knots+14% Synergy
$0.13
Snap+13% Synergy
$2.99
Mana Sculpt+13% Synergy
$0.87
Glorious Gale+12% Synergy
$0.29
Negate+11% Synergy
$0.16
Wizard's Retort+11% Synergy
$0.29
Prismari Command+10% Synergy
$0.30
Seething Song+9% Synergy
$12.55
Electrodominance+9% Synergy
$0.43
Mystic Confluence+8% Synergy
$1.02
Cast into the Fire+7% Synergy
$0.74
Soothing of Sméagol+7% Synergy
$0.30
Galvanic Iteration+7% Synergy
$0.27
Reverberate+7% Synergy
$2.99
Quick Study+7% Synergy
$0.23
Big Score+6% Synergy
$0.42
Thrill of Possibility+6% Synergy
$0.31
Arcane Denial+6% Synergy
$1.31
Expansion // Explosion+5% Synergy
$0.27
Narset's Reversal+5% Synergy
$2.16
Izzet Charm+5% Synergy
$0.20
Comet Storm+5% Synergy
$3.80
Borne Upon a Wind+4% Synergy
$4.00
Fact or Fiction+4% Synergy
$0.26
Unwind+3% Synergy
$1.13
Chaos Warp+3% Synergy
$0.33
Reality Shift+2% Synergy
$0.35
Aetherize+1% Synergy
$0.41
Return the Favor+1% Synergy
$0.43
Unexpected Windfall+1% Synergy
$3.46
Pongify+0% Synergy
$1.79
Prismari Charm+0% Synergy
$0.30
Untimely Malfunction0% Synergy
$7.57
Rapid Hybridization0% Synergy
$1.06
Dig Through Time0% Synergy
$0.28
Invert Polarity0% Synergy
$0.49
Valakut Awakening0% Synergy
$17.60
Mana Drain-1% Synergy
$57.36
Swan Song-1% Synergy
$9.63
Pyretic Ritual-3% Synergy
$5.17
Sink into Stupor-3% Synergy
$5.47
Flashback-4% Synergy
$3.67
An Offer You Can't Refuse-5% Synergy
$3.14
Deflecting Swat-8% Synergy
$67.34
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Gandalf the Grey's game plan and control the board.
Birthday Escape+19% Synergy
$0.29
Lórien Revealed+16% Synergy
$5.17
Mana Geyser+14% Synergy
$1.47
Expressive Iteration+14% Synergy
$0.26
Crackle with Power+12% Synergy
$7.06
Solve the Equation+12% Synergy
$3.76
Fiery Confluence+11% Synergy
$0.40
Breaking of the Fellowship+11% Synergy
$0.16
Boltwave+11% Synergy
$2.92
Ranger's Firebrand+9% Synergy
$0.16
Ponder+9% Synergy
$1.92
Jaya's Immolating Inferno+9% Synergy
$2.37
Splash Portal+7% Synergy
$0.34
Arwen's Gift+6% Synergy
$0.19
Mists of Lórien+6% Synergy
$0.79
Fireball+6% Synergy
$0.26
Mizzix's Mastery+5% Synergy
$8.92
Deep Analysis+5% Synergy
$0.19
Fear, Fire, Foes!+5% Synergy
$0.28
Faithless Looting+5% Synergy
$0.40
Step Through+4% Synergy
$0.22
Serum Visions+4% Synergy
$1.83
Call Forth the Tempest+4% Synergy
$36.82
Banefire+4% Synergy
$0.73
Brass's Bounty+3% Synergy
$0.44
Mystic Retrieval+3% Synergy
$0.23
Stock Up+2% Synergy
$1.40
Chain Reaction+2% Synergy
$0.32
Time Warp+2% Synergy
$5.67
Mizzium Mortars+2% Synergy
$0.47
Grapeshot+2% Synergy
$0.45
Epic Experiment+1% Synergy
$0.31
Curse of the Swine+1% Synergy
$0.32
Irenicus's Vile Duplication+1% Synergy
$12.42
Treasure Cruise+0% Synergy
$0.34
Vandalblast+0% Synergy
$1.02
Sea Gate Restoration0% Synergy
$39.34
Past in Flames0% Synergy
$4.17
Sleight of Hand0% Synergy
$0.30
Flow State0% Synergy
$1.74
Rapturous Moment-2% Synergy
$0.27
Improvisation Capstone-3% Synergy
$11.03
Windfall-4% Synergy
$4.91
Gitaxian Probe-6% Synergy
$5.08
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Glamdring+36% Synergy
$2.61
Conjurer's Closet+15% Synergy
$4.34
Primal Amulet+11% Synergy
$13.05
Twinning Staff+10% Synergy
$20.26
Mindsplice Apparatus+9% Synergy
$1.68
Sapphire Medallion+8% Synergy
$7.67
Wizard's Spellbook+4% Synergy
$0.35
Ruby Medallion+4% Synergy
$13.16
Isochron Scepter+3% Synergy
$10.88
Wayfarer's Bauble+1% Synergy
$0.35
Swiftfoot Boots-17% Synergy
$1.93
Lightning Greaves-18% Synergy
$4.10
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Gandalf the Grey's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Thousand-Year Storm+26% Synergy
$0.96
Storm of Saruman+17% Synergy
$3.10
Candlekeep Sage+12% Synergy
$0.28
Case of the Ransacked Lab+8% Synergy
$0.50
Rite of the Dragoncaller+7% Synergy
$4.22
Double Vision+6% Synergy
$0.62
The Bath Song+6% Synergy
$0.24
Fiery Emancipation+4% Synergy
$13.94
Swarm Intelligence+4% Synergy
$0.38
Jace's Sanctum+3% Synergy
$1.23
Propaganda+3% Synergy
$2.26
Arcane Bombardment+2% Synergy
$7.01
Sorcerer Class+0% Synergy
$2.69
Wizard Class0% Synergy
$2.70
Artist's Talent0% Synergy
$5.21
Shark Typhoon-1% Synergy
$1.78
Mystic Remora-7% Synergy
$12.59
Curiosity-13% Synergy
$1.10
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Gandalf the Grey to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Ral, Storm Conduit+11% Synergy
$1.22
Chandra, Hope's Beacon+4% Synergy
$2.92
Ral, Crackling Wit-1% Synergy
$13.89
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Riptide Laboratory+29% Synergy
$0.64
Rivendell+22% Synergy
$30.00
Mines of Moria+15% Synergy
$2.22
Mystic Sanctuary+14% Synergy
$1.04
Desolate Lighthouse+4% Synergy
$0.30
Restless Spire+2% Synergy
$0.23
Scavenger Grounds+2% Synergy
$0.28
Castle Vantress+2% Synergy
$0.36
Temple of the False God+1% Synergy
$0.31
Lindblum, Industrial Regency+0% Synergy
$2.94
Lonely Sandbar+0% Synergy
$0.31
Reliquary Tower0% Synergy
$4.25
Mistrise Village-5% Synergy
$8.84
Otawara, Soaring City-9% Synergy
$28.63
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Gilded Lotus+14% Synergy
$0.60
Tablet of Discovery+8% Synergy
$2.29
Resonating Lute+6% Synergy
$1.42
Thought Vessel+5% Synergy
$2.44
Inherited Envelope+5% Synergy
$0.28
Bender's Waterskin+4% Synergy
$0.97
Pyromancer's Goggles+4% Synergy
$0.41
Commander's Sphere+4% Synergy
$0.29
Worn Powerstone+3% Synergy
$0.35
Mind Stone+2% Synergy
$0.35
Thran Dynamo+0% Synergy
$4.82
Sky Diamond+0% Synergy
$0.25
Fire Diamond0% Synergy
$0.33
Izzet Signet0% Synergy
$0.40
Midnight Clock0% Synergy
$0.68
Sol Ring-1% Synergy
$1.43
Arcane Signet-2% Synergy
$0.43
Decanter of Endless Water-3% Synergy
$4.45
Talisman of Creativity-6% Synergy
$1.43
Fellwar Stone-8% Synergy
$0.86
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
$0.28
Swiftwater Cliffs+7% Synergy
$0.15
Myriad Landscape+6% Synergy
$0.30
The Grey Havens+5% Synergy
$0.35
Temple of Epiphany+5% Synergy
$0.27
Molten Tributary+5% Synergy
$0.26
Frostboil Snarl+4% Synergy
$0.25
Izzet Guildgate+4% Synergy
$0.13
Pinnacle Monk+4% Synergy
$1.57
Volatile Fjord+2% Synergy
$0.98
Path of Ancestry+2% Synergy
$0.29
Silundi Vision+2% Synergy
$0.44
Terramorphic Expanse+1% Synergy
$0.31
Sulfur Falls+1% Synergy
$0.26
Island+1% Synergy
$0.08
Mountain+1% Synergy
$0.28
Prismari Campus+1% Synergy
$0.28
Eroded Canyon+0% Synergy
$0.30
Sea Gate Restoration0% Synergy
$39.34
Valakut Awakening0% Synergy
$17.60
Stormcarved Coast0% Synergy
$2.32
Spirebluff Canal-1% Synergy
$4.76
Spectacle Summit-1% Synergy
$0.17
Fabled Passage-2% Synergy
$1.04
Exotic Orchard-2% Synergy
$0.27
Arid Mesa-3% Synergy
$29.78
Command Tower-3% Synergy
$0.34
Sink into Stupor-3% Synergy
$5.47
Coastal Peak-3% Synergy
$0.24
Cascade Bluffs-4% Synergy
$0.36
Ferrous Lake-4% Synergy
$0.32
Misty Rainforest-4% Synergy
$38.22
Thundering Falls-5% Synergy
$15.87
Flooded Strand-5% Synergy
$16.42
Riverglide Pathway-5% Synergy
$4.63
Shivan Reef-5% Synergy
$0.35
Volcanic Island-6% Synergy
Scorched Geyser-6% Synergy
$0.39
Riverpyre Verge-7% Synergy
$20.76
Training Center-8% Synergy
$17.35
Fiery Islet-8% Synergy
$6.86
Turbulent Springs-9% Synergy
$5.19
Scalding Tarn-9% Synergy
$40.14
Steam Vents-9% Synergy
$11.45
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