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Gandalf the White
Price tag $5.46

Legendary CreatureAvatar Wizard

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#876 Current Rank
#1122 Last Week
#740 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Gandalf the White.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Gandalf the White decks.

Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
+5% Synergy $9.86
Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
+1% Synergy $1.48
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
+1% Synergy $0.96
Bagel and Schmear Bagel and Schmear
0% Synergy $0.06
Spider-UK Spider-UK
-1% Synergy $0.09

High Synergy Cards

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

Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+73% Synergy $0.41
Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
+69% Synergy $1.49
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+64% Synergy $0.16
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+64% Synergy $0.22
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+64% Synergy $2.81
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+61% Synergy $0.26
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+61% Synergy $3.07
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+56% Synergy $1.62
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+55% Synergy $1.88
Samwise the Stouthearted Samwise the Stouthearted
+52% Synergy $0.10

Top Cards

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

Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+52% Synergy $0.20
Lembas Lembas
+52% Synergy $0.90
Loran, Disciple of History Loran, Disciple of History
+51% Synergy $0.10
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+50% Synergy $2.33
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+46% Synergy $4.34
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+43% Synergy $0.17
Reprieve Reprieve
+39% Synergy $1.36
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+34% Synergy $2.70
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+5% Synergy $1.38
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-1% Synergy $1.14

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+34% Synergy $78.29
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+14% Synergy $32.03
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+10% Synergy $78.39
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+8% Synergy $94.95
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+6% Synergy $383.77
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+4% Synergy $36.64
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+4% Synergy $716.12
Mishra's Workshop Mishra's Workshop
+4% Synergy $2386.98
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+3% Synergy $13.27
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+3% Synergy $109.39

Creatures

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

Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+49% Synergy $1.00
Ao, the Dawn Sky Ao, the Dawn Sky
+46% Synergy $1.13
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+46% Synergy $0.13
Workshop Assistant Workshop Assistant
+40% Synergy $0.10
Filigree Familiar Filigree Familiar
+40% Synergy $0.12
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+38% Synergy $3.31
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+37% Synergy $0.12
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+37% Synergy $9.73
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+36% Synergy $19.77
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+31% Synergy $12.15
Threefold Thunderhulk Threefold Thunderhulk
+31% Synergy $0.25
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+27% Synergy $6.53
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
+27% Synergy $1.47
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+26% Synergy $5.74
Skyscanner Skyscanner
+25% Synergy $0.08
Beza, the Bounding Spring Beza, the Bounding Spring
+23% Synergy $8.40
Duplicant Duplicant
+20% Synergy $0.26
Arcbound Ravager Arcbound Ravager
+20% Synergy $10.21
Voyager Quickwelder Voyager Quickwelder
+19% Synergy $0.12
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+18% Synergy $17.48
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+17% Synergy $0.11
Bronze Guardian Bronze Guardian
+17% Synergy $0.45
Treasure Keeper Treasure Keeper
+17% Synergy $0.07
Glaring Fleshraker Glaring Fleshraker
+16% Synergy $0.65
Scrapyard Recombiner Scrapyard Recombiner
+15% Synergy $0.77
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+13% Synergy $41.79
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+13% Synergy $0.20
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+13% Synergy $5.54
Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
+13% Synergy $8.58
Combat Thresher Combat Thresher
+13% Synergy $0.08
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn Hydaelyn, the Mothercrystal Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
+12% Synergy $1.50
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+12% Synergy $0.31
Cathodion Cathodion
+12% Synergy $0.12
Canoptek Spyder Canoptek Spyder
+12% Synergy $11.70
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
+11% Synergy $0.34
Scampering Surveyor Scampering Surveyor
+11% Synergy $0.15
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
+10% Synergy $0.13
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
+10% Synergy $0.57
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+9% Synergy $1.54
Sarah Jane Smith Sarah Jane Smith
+9% Synergy $0.16
Rosie Cotton of South Lane Rosie Cotton of South Lane
+7% Synergy $0.18
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+6% Synergy $2.77
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+5% Synergy $1.47
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+4% Synergy $18.27
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+1% Synergy $5.29
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
0% Synergy $4.13
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
0% Synergy $16.04
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
0% Synergy $5.25
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-4% Synergy $10.08
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-6% Synergy $0.28

Instants

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

Ephemerate Ephemerate
+31% Synergy $3.83
Dispatch Dispatch
+31% Synergy $0.32
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+17% Synergy $0.07
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+13% Synergy $1.04
You Cannot Pass! You Cannot Pass!
+11% Synergy $0.09
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+10% Synergy $6.67
Silence Silence
+7% Synergy $8.01
Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+7% Synergy $1.16
Second Sunrise Second Sunrise
+6% Synergy $3.21
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+5% Synergy $1.69
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+5% Synergy $0.71
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+5% Synergy $0.24
Soul Partition Soul Partition
+5% Synergy $0.32
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+4% Synergy $3.63
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+3% Synergy $0.68
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+3% Synergy $0.42
March of Otherworldly Light March of Otherworldly Light
+3% Synergy $0.45
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+2% Synergy $15.58
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+2% Synergy $2.05
Brought Back Brought Back
+2% Synergy $1.44
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+1% Synergy $0.53
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+1% Synergy $0.26
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
0% Synergy $50.09
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-1% Synergy $0.63
Get Lost Get Lost
-1% Synergy $4.41
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
-1% Synergy $0.55
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-4% Synergy $7.43
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-4% Synergy $6.87
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-8% Synergy $3.46
Disenchant Disenchant
-8% Synergy $0.17
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-9% Synergy $0.40
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-15% Synergy $17.98
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-17% Synergy $8.91

Sorceries

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

Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+28% Synergy $0.67
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+24% Synergy $0.44
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+14% Synergy $1.06
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+8% Synergy $0.77
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+5% Synergy $0.54
Organic Extinction Organic Extinction
+5% Synergy $0.25
Farewell Farewell
+4% Synergy $3.33
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+2% Synergy $3.16
Another Round Another Round
+2% Synergy $0.27
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+2% Synergy $0.56
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-1% Synergy $2.26
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-1% Synergy $0.24
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
-1% Synergy $2.17
Austere Command Austere Command
-6% Synergy $0.21

Utility Artifacts

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

Cloud Key Cloud Key
+46% Synergy $1.97
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+45% Synergy $1.35
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+38% Synergy $1.00
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+38% Synergy $24.96
Dusk Rose Reliquary Dusk Rose Reliquary
+36% Synergy $0.13
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+34% Synergy $0.30
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+32% Synergy $0.97
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+30% Synergy $17.43
Portable Hole Portable Hole
+27% Synergy $0.40
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+26% Synergy $25.18
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+25% Synergy $1.61
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+25% Synergy $0.26
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+22% Synergy $32.17
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+18% Synergy $9.12
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+18% Synergy $0.51
The Seriema The Seriema
+17% Synergy $0.94
Trading Post Trading Post
+17% Synergy $0.47
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+17% Synergy $1.99
Eriette's Tempting Apple Eriette's Tempting Apple
+16% Synergy $0.10
Alchemist's Vial Alchemist's Vial
+13% Synergy $0.08
Sleeper Dart Sleeper Dart
+13% Synergy $0.04
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+12% Synergy $0.15
Elsewhere Flask Elsewhere Flask
+12% Synergy $0.11
Glass Casket Glass Casket
+12% Synergy $0.06
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+11% Synergy $6.90
Instant Ramen Instant Ramen
+11% Synergy $0.11
Wedding Invitation Wedding Invitation
+11% Synergy $0.16
Implement of Improvement Implement of Improvement
+10% Synergy $0.09
Eye of Vecna Eye of Vecna
+10% Synergy $0.41
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+9% Synergy $3.92
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+9% Synergy $18.76
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+9% Synergy $3.47
Unidentified Hovership Unidentified Hovership
+9% Synergy $0.22
Grinding Station Grinding Station
+9% Synergy $10.19
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $0.21
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+8% Synergy $19.62
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+8% Synergy $1.84
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+7% Synergy $4.96
Nutrient Block Nutrient Block
+7% Synergy $0.06
Radiant Lotus Radiant Lotus
+7% Synergy $1.89
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+6% Synergy $1.94
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+6% Synergy $0.26
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+6% Synergy $5.03
Pithing Needle Pithing Needle
+6% Synergy $0.52
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+4% Synergy $2.62
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
0% Synergy $17.29
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-5% Synergy $4.12
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-16% Synergy $3.34
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.14
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-27% Synergy $3.45

Enchantments

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

Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+38% Synergy $9.15
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+16% Synergy $6.55
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+12% Synergy $0.69
Echoes of Eternity Echoes of Eternity
+6% Synergy $1.34
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+5% Synergy $0.10
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+4% Synergy $3.00
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+4% Synergy $0.41
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+3% Synergy $0.38
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+3% Synergy $2.19
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+2% Synergy $0.97
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-3% Synergy $24.39
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-7% Synergy $6.12
Land Tax Land Tax
-9% Synergy $22.02
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-11% Synergy $4.88

Planeswalkers

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

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+20% Synergy $0.91
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+12% Synergy $4.46
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+11% Synergy $1.15
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+10% Synergy $32.13
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+10% Synergy $19.42

Utility Lands

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

Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+46% Synergy $0.29
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+38% Synergy $11.40
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+31% Synergy $1.86
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+28% Synergy $0.72
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+23% Synergy $1.99
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+21% Synergy $35.36
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+20% Synergy $1.04
Phyrexia's Core Phyrexia's Core
+20% Synergy $0.22
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+18% Synergy $4.06
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+14% Synergy $7.03
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+12% Synergy $3.80
War Room War Room
+8% Synergy $3.03
High Market High Market
+8% Synergy $1.15
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+5% Synergy $5.95
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+5% Synergy $0.65
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+5% Synergy $0.69
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+5% Synergy $0.71
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+4% Synergy $2.90
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+4% Synergy $1.57
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+3% Synergy $12.40
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.13
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+2% Synergy $1.87
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+2% Synergy $6.83
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+1% Synergy $12.19
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.39
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-1% Synergy $0.39
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-5% Synergy $0.07
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-6% Synergy $0.15
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-12% Synergy $16.79
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-13% Synergy $39.21
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-16% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

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

The Mightstone and Weakstone The Mightstone and Weakstone
+44% Synergy $2.35
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+38% Synergy $0.29
Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+36% Synergy $0.22
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+30% Synergy $1.04
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+24% Synergy $0.13
Wizard's Rockets Wizard's Rockets
+22% Synergy $0.09
Golden Egg Golden Egg
+17% Synergy $0.09
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+16% Synergy $2.08
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+13% Synergy $1.61
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+12% Synergy $0.49
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+12% Synergy $2.63
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+12% Synergy $181.24
White Auracite White Auracite
+12% Synergy $0.09
Prophetic Prism Prophetic Prism
+12% Synergy $0.05
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+11% Synergy $4.29
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+9% Synergy $26.71
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+8% Synergy $1.46
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+8% Synergy $2.01
Arcum's Astrolabe Arcum's Astrolabe
+8% Synergy $0.11
Guild Globe Guild Globe
+8% Synergy $0.07
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+7% Synergy $0.25
Terrarion Terrarion
+7% Synergy $0.11
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $1.05
Fabrication Foundry Fabrication Foundry
+6% Synergy $0.16
Energy Refractor Energy Refractor
+6% Synergy $0.14
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+5% Synergy $64.47
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+4% Synergy $32.95
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+4% Synergy $38.46
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.17
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+2% Synergy $1.06
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+2% Synergy $0.26
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+2% Synergy $0.22
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
0% Synergy $8.70
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-4% Synergy $23.37
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-4% Synergy $3.55
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-12% Synergy $0.16

Lands

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

The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+19% Synergy $0.18
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+15% Synergy $0.55
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+6% Synergy $0.28
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+6% Synergy $38.48
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+5% Synergy $1.69
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+4% Synergy $6.54
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+4% Synergy $21.48
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+4% Synergy $8.50
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+4% Synergy $32.18
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+4% Synergy $25.34
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+3% Synergy $3.18
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+3% Synergy $22.31
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $13.38
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+3% Synergy $2.02
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.16
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+1% Synergy $0.26
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.27
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
0% Synergy $4.13
Demolition Field Demolition Field
-1% Synergy $0.52
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
-1% Synergy $2.17
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-3% Synergy $35.29
Plains Plains
-6% Synergy $0.05

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