Gandalf the Grey
$0.95
$0.95Legendary 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
#1130
Current Rank
#1019
Last Week
#1121
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+27% Synergy
$4.74
Wizard's Staff+24% Synergy
$3.01
Glamdring, Foe-hammer+22% Synergy
$0.81
Uncover the Moon-Letters+8% Synergy
$0.38
Plunder the Trollshaws+7% Synergy
$0.17
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Gandalf the Grey's abilities and overall game plan.
Flame of Anor+58% Synergy
$4.17
Fiery Inscription+51% Synergy
$0.53
Ghostly Flicker+51% Synergy
$2.59
Gandalf's Sanction+48% Synergy
$0.24
Essence Flux+48% Synergy
$1.29
Blur+40% Synergy
$0.37
Planar Incision+39% Synergy
$0.37
Guttersnipe+38% Synergy
$0.50
Displacer Kitten+38% Synergy
$32.31
Archaeomancer+37% Synergy
$0.34
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Gandalf the Grey decks.
Archmage Emeritus+31% Synergy
$0.56
Goblin Electromancer+29% Synergy
$0.26
Opt+28% Synergy
$0.25
Lightning Bolt+27% Synergy
$0.99
Storm-Kiln Artist+22% Synergy
$3.80
Preordain+22% Synergy
$0.71
Brainstorm+15% Synergy
$1.34
Blasphemous Act+14% Synergy
$0.95
Frantic Search+13% Synergy
$1.69
Counterspell+9% Synergy
$3.52
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
The One Ring+2% Synergy
$120.95
Mystical Tutor+1% Synergy
$17.61
Jeska's Will+0% Synergy
$40.20
Cyclonic Rift-2% Synergy
$39.39
Ancient Tomb-4% Synergy
$132.61
Force of Will-5% Synergy
$60.18
Underworld Breach-6% Synergy
$11.06
Rhystic Study-6% Synergy
$71.11
Fierce Guardianship-9% Synergy
$64.38
Gamble-9% Synergy
$16.83
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Gandalf the Grey's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire+33% Synergy
$0.28
Erebor Flamesmith+30% Synergy
$0.40
Harmonic Prodigy+22% Synergy
$3.70
Talrand, Sky Summoner+22% Synergy
$1.84
Dualcaster Mage+21% Synergy
$4.57
Baral, Chief of Compliance+20% Synergy
$3.36
Meneldor, Swift Savior+19% Synergy
$0.29
Archmage of Runes+15% Synergy
$3.90
Veyran, Voice of Duality+15% Synergy
$1.39
Young Pyromancer+13% Synergy
$0.34
Stormcatch Mentor+13% Synergy
$0.30
Bilbo, Retired Burglar+11% Synergy
$0.21
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling+11% Synergy
$27.23
Coruscation Mage+11% Synergy
$1.92
Niv-Mizzet, Parun+8% Synergy
$5.56
Pelargir Survivor+8% Synergy
$0.41
Murmuring Mystic+7% Synergy
$1.65
Kaza, Roil Chaser+6% Synergy
$0.23
Wizards of Thay+6% Synergy
$1.44
Peregrine Drake+6% Synergy
$0.29
Thermo-Alchemist+6% Synergy
$0.36
Snapcaster Mage+5% Synergy
$16.83
Blazing Firesinger+5% Synergy
$0.33
Deadeye Navigator+5% Synergy
$3.60
Kessig Flamebreather+5% Synergy
$2.97
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy+5% Synergy
$0.46
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch+5% Synergy
$20.43
The Emperor of Palamecia+4% Synergy
$0.28
Electrostatic Field+4% Synergy
$2.31
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus+4% Synergy
$28.20
Firebrand Archer+4% Synergy
$0.26
Pinnacle Monk+4% Synergy
$1.80
Longshot, Rebel Bowman+4% Synergy
$8.85
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned+3% Synergy
$1.27
Spellseeker+2% Synergy
$18.17
Alania, Divergent Storm+2% Synergy
$0.28
Jori En, Ruin Diver+2% Synergy
$0.52
Haughty Djinn+2% Synergy
$0.33
Thunderclap Drake+1% Synergy
$0.55
Ashling, Flame Dancer+1% Synergy
$5.36
Urabrask+1% Synergy
$17.99
Ral, Monsoon Mage+0% Synergy
$7.36
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary+0% Synergy
$7.22
Vivi Ornitier+0% Synergy
$38.10
Third Path Iconoclast+0% Synergy
$0.31
Balmor, Battlemage Captain+0% Synergy
$0.34
Sanar, Unfinished Genius+0% Synergy
$0.27
Prismari, the Inspiration0% Synergy
$3.82
Solemn Simulacrum-2% Synergy
$0.37
Birgi, God of Storytelling-6% Synergy
$29.02
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Gandalf the Grey safe.
Display of Power+32% Synergy
$0.35
Consider+21% Synergy
$0.29
Abrade+19% Synergy
$0.31
Displace+17% Synergy
$0.33
Press the Enemy+15% Synergy
$0.48
Teferi's Time Twist+15% Synergy
$0.36
Mana Sculpt+13% Synergy
$1.02
Snap+13% Synergy
$3.89
Hithlain Knots+13% Synergy
$3.04
Glorious Gale+12% Synergy
$0.26
Wizard's Retort+11% Synergy
$0.29
Prismari Command+11% Synergy
$0.24
Negate+10% Synergy
$0.27
Seething Song+10% Synergy
$12.07
Electrodominance+9% Synergy
$0.51
Mystic Confluence+8% Synergy
$1.06
Soothing of Sméagol+7% Synergy
$0.23
Cast into the Fire+7% Synergy
$0.67
Galvanic Iteration+7% Synergy
$0.24
Siren's Ruse+7% Synergy
$0.21
Big Score+7% Synergy
$0.39
Reverberate+7% Synergy
$2.96
Arcane Denial+6% Synergy
$2.10
Quick Study+6% Synergy
$0.17
Expansion // Explosion+6% Synergy
$0.24
Thrill of Possibility+5% Synergy
$0.28
Narset's Reversal+5% Synergy
$2.49
Borne Upon a Wind+5% Synergy
$4.25
Comet Storm+5% Synergy
$4.22
Izzet Charm+4% Synergy
$0.21
Fact or Fiction+4% Synergy
$0.28
Chaos Warp+3% Synergy
$0.27
Unwind+2% Synergy
$1.57
Aetherize+2% Synergy
$0.51
Reality Shift+2% Synergy
$0.28
Unexpected Windfall+1% Synergy
$4.51
Return the Favor+1% Synergy
$1.09
Pongify+1% Synergy
$2.36
Rapid Hybridization+0% Synergy
$0.97
Dig Through Time+0% Synergy
$0.31
Prismari Charm0% Synergy
$0.35
Valakut Awakening0% Synergy
$16.85
Invert Polarity-1% Synergy
$0.57
Swan Song-1% Synergy
$10.21
Mana Drain-1% Synergy
$56.80
Flashback-2% Synergy
$3.57
Pyretic Ritual-3% Synergy
$5.43
Sink into Stupor-3% Synergy
$7.81
An Offer You Can't Refuse-5% Synergy
$3.36
Deflecting Swat-8% Synergy
$72.00
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Gandalf the Grey's game plan and control the board.
Birthday Escape+19% Synergy
$0.28
Lórien Revealed+16% Synergy
$5.22
Mana Geyser+15% Synergy
$1.12
Expressive Iteration+14% Synergy
$0.28
Crackle with Power+12% Synergy
$8.41
Solve the Equation+12% Synergy
$3.44
Boltwave+11% Synergy
$2.70
Fiery Confluence+11% Synergy
$0.49
Ponder+11% Synergy
$3.80
Breaking of the Fellowship+10% Synergy
$0.16
Ranger's Firebrand+9% Synergy
$0.15
Jaya's Immolating Inferno+9% Synergy
$2.44
Splash Portal+8% Synergy
$0.55
Mists of Lórien+6% Synergy
$0.80
Arwen's Gift+6% Synergy
$0.22
Fireball+6% Synergy
$0.28
Mizzix's Mastery+5% Synergy
$7.68
Deep Analysis+5% Synergy
$0.21
Step Through+5% Synergy
$0.21
Faithless Looting+5% Synergy
$0.37
Fear, Fire, Foes!+5% Synergy
$0.20
Serum Visions+4% Synergy
$2.57
Call Forth the Tempest+4% Synergy
$28.27
Banefire+4% Synergy
$0.86
Mystic Retrieval+3% Synergy
$0.29
Brass's Bounty+3% Synergy
$0.53
Stock Up+2% Synergy
$1.46
Chain Reaction+2% Synergy
$0.30
Mizzium Mortars+2% Synergy
$0.49
Grapeshot+2% Synergy
$0.29
Time Warp+2% Synergy
$6.12
Epic Experiment+1% Synergy
$0.25
Vandalblast+1% Synergy
$1.48
Curse of the Swine+0% Synergy
$0.25
Treasure Cruise+0% Synergy
$0.24
Irenicus's Vile Duplication+0% Synergy
$11.26
Past in Flames+0% Synergy
$4.00
Sleight of Hand+0% Synergy
$0.34
Flow State0% Synergy
$1.42
Sea Gate Restoration0% Synergy
$37.38
Rapturous Moment-2% Synergy
$0.26
Improvisation Capstone-2% Synergy
$10.47
Windfall-4% Synergy
$5.18
Gitaxian Probe-6% Synergy
$3.65
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Glamdring+36% Synergy
$3.40
Conjurer's Closet+15% Synergy
$4.17
Primal Amulet+10% Synergy
$11.28
Twinning Staff+10% Synergy
$16.23
Mindsplice Apparatus+9% Synergy
$1.51
Sapphire Medallion+7% Synergy
$7.89
Wizard's Spellbook+4% Synergy
$0.37
Isochron Scepter+3% Synergy
$13.48
Ruby Medallion+3% Synergy
$14.86
Wayfarer's Bauble+1% Synergy
$5.04
Swiftfoot Boots-17% Synergy
$2.30
Lightning Greaves-18% Synergy
$4.55
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Gandalf the Grey's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Thousand-Year Storm+26% Synergy
$1.29
Storm of Saruman+17% Synergy
$3.91
Candlekeep Sage+11% Synergy
$0.25
Case of the Ransacked Lab+8% Synergy
$0.48
Rite of the Dragoncaller+7% Synergy
$3.58
Double Vision+6% Synergy
$0.62
The Bath Song+6% Synergy
$0.27
Fiery Emancipation+4% Synergy
$13.74
Swarm Intelligence+3% Synergy
$0.40
Propaganda+3% Synergy
$2.85
Jace's Sanctum+3% Synergy
$1.82
Arcane Bombardment+2% Synergy
$6.30
Sorcerer Class+0% Synergy
$2.74
Wizard Class0% Synergy
$3.28
Artist's Talent0% Synergy
$5.96
Shark Typhoon-1% Synergy
$1.99
Mystic Remora-7% Synergy
$13.06
Curiosity-12% Synergy
$0.87
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Gandalf the Grey to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Ral, Storm Conduit+11% Synergy
$1.10
Chandra, Hope's Beacon+3% Synergy
$2.99
Ral, Crackling Wit0% Synergy
$13.07
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Riptide Laboratory+29% Synergy
$0.66
Rivendell+23% Synergy
$1.61
Mines of Moria+15% Synergy
$4.14
Mystic Sanctuary+14% Synergy
$1.14
Desolate Lighthouse+3% Synergy
$0.18
Scavenger Grounds+2% Synergy
$0.24
Castle Vantress+2% Synergy
$0.40
Restless Spire+2% Synergy
$0.19
Temple of the False God+1% Synergy
$0.27
Lindblum, Industrial Regency+0% Synergy
$2.78
Lonely Sandbar+0% Synergy
$0.24
Reliquary Tower0% Synergy
$3.85
Mistrise Village-5% Synergy
$8.90
Otawara, Soaring City-8% Synergy
$28.81
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Gilded Lotus+14% Synergy
$0.62
Tablet of Discovery+7% Synergy
$1.78
Resonating Lute+6% Synergy
$1.25
Inherited Envelope+5% Synergy
$0.27
Thought Vessel+5% Synergy
$2.38
Commander's Sphere+4% Synergy
$0.26
Pyromancer's Goggles+4% Synergy
$0.41
Bender's Waterskin+4% Synergy
$1.10
Worn Powerstone+3% Synergy
$0.37
Basalt Monolith+2% Synergy
$4.97
Mind Stone+1% Synergy
$0.25
Izzet Signet+0% Synergy
$0.44
Thran Dynamo+0% Synergy
$4.22
Sky Diamond0% Synergy
$0.24
Midnight Clock0% Synergy
$0.60
Fire Diamond0% Synergy
$0.40
Sol Ring-1% Synergy
$1.56
Arcane Signet-1% Synergy
$0.64
Decanter of Endless Water-3% Synergy
$4.17
Talisman of Creativity-5% Synergy
$1.91
Fellwar Stone-8% Synergy
$0.90
Lands
The mana base foundation for Gandalf the Grey decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Izzet Boilerworks+13% Synergy
$0.35
Evolving Wilds+8% Synergy
$0.25
Swiftwater Cliffs+6% Synergy
$0.20
Myriad Landscape+6% Synergy
$0.22
The Grey Havens+5% Synergy
$0.33
Frostboil Snarl+4% Synergy
$0.25
Molten Tributary+4% Synergy
$0.29
Temple of Epiphany+4% Synergy
$0.26
Pinnacle Monk+4% Synergy
$1.80
Izzet Guildgate+3% Synergy
$0.14
Volatile Fjord+2% Synergy
$0.71
Path of Ancestry+2% Synergy
$0.26
Silundi Vision+2% Synergy
$0.40
Terramorphic Expanse+2% Synergy
$0.26
Sulfur Falls+1% Synergy
$0.37
Mountain+1% Synergy
$0.09
Island+1% Synergy
$0.06
Eroded Canyon+0% Synergy
$0.31
Prismari Campus+0% Synergy
$0.24
Stormcarved Coast0% Synergy
$2.33
Valakut Awakening0% Synergy
$16.85
Sea Gate Restoration0% Synergy
$37.38
Spirebluff Canal0% Synergy
$5.46
Fabled Passage-1% Synergy
$1.12
Exotic Orchard-1% Synergy
$0.20
Spectacle Summit-2% Synergy
$0.18
Coastal Peak-2% Synergy
$0.24
Command Tower-3% Synergy
$0.30
Sink into Stupor-3% Synergy
$7.81
Arid Mesa-3% Synergy
$27.95
Cascade Bluffs-3% Synergy
$0.33
Misty Rainforest-4% Synergy
$37.87
Ferrous Lake-4% Synergy
$0.29
Flooded Strand-5% Synergy
$15.86
Thundering Falls-5% Synergy
$16.25
Scorched Geyser-5% Synergy
$0.41
Riverglide Pathway-5% Synergy
$4.99
Shivan Reef-5% Synergy
$0.37
Turbulent Springs-6% Synergy
$4.76
Volcanic Island-6% Synergy
Riverpyre Verge-7% Synergy
$18.28
Training Center-8% Synergy
$18.98
Fiery Islet-8% Synergy
$5.55
Scalding Tarn-9% Synergy
$38.71
Steam Vents-10% Synergy
$10.58
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