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Gandalf the White
Price tag $6.10

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

#871 Current Rank
#804 Last Week
#775 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.

Monk Gyatso Monk Gyatso
+5% Synergy $5.99
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+3% Synergy $0.66
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+2% Synergy $3.36
The Legend of Yangchen Avatar Yangchen The Legend of Yangchen
0% Synergy $2.96
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-6% Synergy $2.40

High Synergy Cards

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

Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+72% Synergy $2.06
Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
+68% Synergy $1.86
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+64% Synergy $0.22
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+64% Synergy $0.27
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+64% Synergy $1.92
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+61% Synergy $0.20
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+60% Synergy $1.34
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+56% Synergy $1.39
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+55% Synergy $1.72
Samwise the Stouthearted Samwise the Stouthearted
+52% Synergy $0.08

Top Cards

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

Lembas Lembas
+52% Synergy $1.25
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+51% Synergy $0.21
Loran, Disciple of History Loran, Disciple of History
+50% Synergy $0.10
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+49% Synergy $2.57
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+46% Synergy $5.24
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+44% Synergy $0.08
Reprieve Reprieve
+38% Synergy $1.19
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+34% Synergy $3.70
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+5% Synergy $1.06
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-1% Synergy $1.71

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+32% Synergy $91.84
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+13% Synergy $30.49
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+9% Synergy $83.26
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+8% Synergy $89.88
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+6% Synergy $398.17
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+4% Synergy $44.01
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+4% Synergy $740.80
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+3% Synergy $11.24
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+3% Synergy $116.80
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
0% Synergy $46.24

Creatures

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

Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+49% Synergy $0.18
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+46% Synergy $0.15
Ao, the Dawn Sky Ao, the Dawn Sky
+46% Synergy $1.01
Workshop Assistant Workshop Assistant
+40% Synergy $0.08
Filigree Familiar Filigree Familiar
+39% Synergy $0.10
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+38% Synergy $2.81
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+37% Synergy $0.07
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+36% Synergy $8.98
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+35% Synergy $16.10
Threefold Thunderhulk Threefold Thunderhulk
+32% Synergy $0.18
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+31% Synergy $6.46
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
+27% Synergy $1.34
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+27% Synergy $6.80
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+25% Synergy $4.79
Skyscanner Skyscanner
+25% Synergy $0.08
Beza, the Bounding Spring Beza, the Bounding Spring
+23% Synergy $6.18
Duplicant Duplicant
+20% Synergy $0.22
Voyager Quickwelder Voyager Quickwelder
+19% Synergy $0.11
Arcbound Ravager Arcbound Ravager
+19% Synergy $10.82
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+17% Synergy $17.34
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+17% Synergy $0.11
Bronze Guardian Bronze Guardian
+17% Synergy $0.58
Glaring Fleshraker Glaring Fleshraker
+16% Synergy $0.73
Treasure Keeper Treasure Keeper
+16% Synergy $0.07
Scrapyard Recombiner Scrapyard Recombiner
+15% Synergy $0.76
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+13% Synergy $42.73
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+13% Synergy $0.28
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+13% Synergy $6.11
Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
+13% Synergy $9.37
Combat Thresher Combat Thresher
+12% Synergy $0.09
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+12% Synergy $0.19
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn Hydaelyn, the Mothercrystal Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
+11% Synergy $0.83
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
+11% Synergy $0.15
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
+11% Synergy $0.42
Cathodion Cathodion
+11% Synergy $0.12
Scampering Surveyor Scampering Surveyor
+11% Synergy $0.13
Canoptek Spyder Canoptek Spyder
+11% Synergy $13.70
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
+10% Synergy $0.85
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+8% Synergy $2.47
Rosie Cotton of South Lane Rosie Cotton of South Lane
+8% Synergy $0.16
Sarah Jane Smith Sarah Jane Smith
+8% Synergy $0.15
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+6% Synergy $2.09
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+5% Synergy $3.40
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+1% Synergy $5.65
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
0% Synergy $3.79
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
0% Synergy $16.58
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
-1% Synergy $5.17
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-5% Synergy $9.19
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-6% Synergy $0.20
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
-8% Synergy $0.39

Instants

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

Dispatch Dispatch
+31% Synergy $0.21
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+30% Synergy $4.57
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+17% Synergy $0.11
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+13% Synergy $1.12
You Cannot Pass! You Cannot Pass!
+11% Synergy $0.05
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+10% Synergy $15.02
Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+8% Synergy $1.31
Silence Silence
+7% Synergy $6.19
Second Sunrise Second Sunrise
+7% Synergy $3.22
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+6% Synergy $0.24
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+5% Synergy $1.61
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+5% Synergy $0.91
Soul Partition Soul Partition
+5% Synergy $0.32
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+4% Synergy $3.60
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+3% Synergy $1.10
March of Otherworldly Light March of Otherworldly Light
+3% Synergy $0.56
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+2% Synergy $17.61
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+2% Synergy $1.65
Brought Back Brought Back
+2% Synergy $1.71
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+1% Synergy $0.96
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+1% Synergy $0.60
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
0% Synergy $0.90
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.27
Get Lost Get Lost
-1% Synergy $3.79
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
-1% Synergy $0.48
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-4% Synergy $7.82
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-5% Synergy $7.50
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-8% Synergy $3.79
Disenchant Disenchant
-8% Synergy $0.14
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-10% Synergy $0.30
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-15% Synergy $14.89
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-16% Synergy $9.22

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 $0.70
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+24% Synergy $0.45
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+14% Synergy $1.32
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+7% Synergy $0.83
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+5% Synergy $0.72
Organic Extinction Organic Extinction
+5% Synergy $0.14
Farewell Farewell
+3% Synergy $3.39
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+2% Synergy $3.20
Another Round Another Round
+2% Synergy $0.27
Wrath of God Wrath of God
0% Synergy $2.70
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-1% Synergy $0.22
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
-1% Synergy $2.11
Austere Command Austere Command
-5% Synergy $0.27

Utility Artifacts

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

Cloud Key Cloud Key
+45% Synergy $1.36
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+45% Synergy $2.12
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+39% Synergy $0.98
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+38% Synergy $24.61
Dusk Rose Reliquary Dusk Rose Reliquary
+37% Synergy $0.14
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+34% Synergy $0.32
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+31% Synergy $0.30
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+28% Synergy $20.65
Portable Hole Portable Hole
+27% Synergy $0.36
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+26% Synergy $24.74
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+25% Synergy $1.70
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+24% Synergy $0.20
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+22% Synergy $34.01
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+18% Synergy $6.31
The Seriema The Seriema
+18% Synergy $0.93
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+18% Synergy $1.26
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+17% Synergy $2.15
Trading Post Trading Post
+16% Synergy $0.47
Eriette's Tempting Apple Eriette's Tempting Apple
+15% Synergy $0.10
Sleeper Dart Sleeper Dart
+13% Synergy $0.06
Alchemist's Vial Alchemist's Vial
+13% Synergy $0.08
Elsewhere Flask Elsewhere Flask
+12% Synergy $0.21
Glass Casket Glass Casket
+12% Synergy $0.05
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+11% Synergy $9.31
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+11% Synergy $0.14
Wedding Invitation Wedding Invitation
+11% Synergy $0.13
Implement of Improvement Implement of Improvement
+10% Synergy $0.11
Instant Ramen Instant Ramen
+10% Synergy $0.10
Eye of Vecna Eye of Vecna
+10% Synergy $0.37
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+9% Synergy $3.20
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+9% Synergy $19.89
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+9% Synergy $4.21
Grinding Station Grinding Station
+9% Synergy $9.74
Unidentified Hovership Unidentified Hovership
+9% Synergy $0.16
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $0.19
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+7% Synergy $17.53
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+7% Synergy $1.66
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+7% Synergy $4.30
Nutrient Block Nutrient Block
+7% Synergy $0.09
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+6% Synergy $1.45
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+6% Synergy $0.22
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+6% Synergy $5.48
Radiant Lotus Radiant Lotus
+6% Synergy $1.97
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+6% Synergy $3.83
Pithing Needle Pithing Needle
+5% Synergy $0.54
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
0% Synergy $17.47
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-5% Synergy $3.86
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-16% Synergy $3.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.20
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-28% Synergy $3.89

Enchantments

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

Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+37% Synergy $8.77
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+16% Synergy $5.80
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+12% Synergy $1.47
Echoes of Eternity Echoes of Eternity
+6% Synergy $2.04
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+5% Synergy $0.08
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+4% Synergy $3.70
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+3% Synergy $0.46
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+3% Synergy $0.39
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+2% Synergy $2.09
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+1% Synergy $0.87
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-3% Synergy $26.05
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-7% Synergy $4.00
Land Tax Land Tax
-10% Synergy $20.00
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-11% Synergy $4.69

Planeswalkers

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

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+20% Synergy $1.33
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+12% Synergy $1.14
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+11% Synergy $4.37
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+10% Synergy $32.89
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+9% Synergy $17.92

Utility Lands

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

Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+46% Synergy $0.23
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+37% Synergy $10.25
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+31% Synergy $1.27
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+28% Synergy $0.68
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+23% Synergy $2.26
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+21% Synergy $2.05
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+20% Synergy $34.91
Phyrexia's Core Phyrexia's Core
+20% Synergy $0.17
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+18% Synergy $3.51
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+14% Synergy $6.93
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+11% Synergy $5.10
War Room War Room
+8% Synergy $4.92
High Market High Market
+8% Synergy $1.16
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+5% Synergy $4.93
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+5% Synergy $0.58
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+5% Synergy $0.62
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+5% Synergy $0.66
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+5% Synergy $1.47
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+4% Synergy $2.39
Mishra's Workshop Mishra's Workshop
+4% Synergy $2999.99
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.11
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+3% Synergy $1.21
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+3% Synergy $13.56
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+2% Synergy $4.47
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+1% Synergy $13.12
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.43
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-1% Synergy $0.45
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-5% Synergy $0.05
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-6% Synergy $0.19
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-12% Synergy $18.39
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-13% Synergy $38.24
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-15% Synergy $0.37

Mana Artifacts

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

The Mightstone and Weakstone The Mightstone and Weakstone
+44% Synergy $2.19
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+37% Synergy $0.21
Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+35% Synergy $0.18
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+28% Synergy $1.22
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+24% Synergy $0.17
Wizard's Rockets Wizard's Rockets
+22% Synergy $0.06
Golden Egg Golden Egg
+17% Synergy $0.13
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+16% Synergy $2.18
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+13% Synergy $1.15
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+12% Synergy $3.16
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+12% Synergy $175.57
White Auracite White Auracite
+12% Synergy $0.10
Prophetic Prism Prophetic Prism
+12% Synergy $0.04
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+11% Synergy $0.34
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+11% Synergy $3.47
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+9% Synergy $1.21
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+9% Synergy $24.20
Guild Globe Guild Globe
+8% Synergy $0.05
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+7% Synergy $2.49
Arcum's Astrolabe Arcum's Astrolabe
+7% Synergy $0.11
Terrarion Terrarion
+7% Synergy $0.12
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $0.92
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+6% Synergy $0.16
Fabrication Foundry Fabrication Foundry
+6% Synergy $0.18
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+5% Synergy $61.28
Energy Refractor Energy Refractor
+5% Synergy $0.18
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.15
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+3% Synergy $0.23
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+3% Synergy $40.66
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+3% Synergy $35.89
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+2% Synergy $0.83
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+2% Synergy $0.24
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
0% Synergy $9.68
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-4% Synergy $25.64
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-4% Synergy $3.17
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-12% Synergy $0.15

Lands

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

The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+19% Synergy $0.16
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+15% Synergy $0.43
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+6% Synergy $0.37
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+6% Synergy $37.92
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+5% Synergy $1.61
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+4% Synergy $20.39
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+4% Synergy $9.61
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+4% Synergy $24.24
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+4% Synergy $13.06
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+4% Synergy $30.82
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+4% Synergy $25.57
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+3% Synergy $3.31
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+3% Synergy $6.69
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+3% Synergy $2.46
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.17
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.21
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
0% Synergy $3.79
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.27
Demolition Field Demolition Field
0% Synergy $0.42
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
-1% Synergy $2.11
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-3% Synergy $34.93
Plains Plains
-6% Synergy $0.08

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