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Gandalf the White
Price tag $8.82

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

#723 Current Rank
#713 Last Week
#819 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.

Rhys, the Evermore Rhys, the Evermore
+5% Synergy $0.32
Omni-Cheese Pizza Omni-Cheese Pizza
+3% Synergy $0.16
Splinter, Aging Champion Splinter, Aging Champion
+2% Synergy $3.17
Continue? Continue?
+1% Synergy $4.30
Morningtide's Light Morningtide's Light
0% Synergy $2.67

High Synergy Cards

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

Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+72% Synergy $1.04
Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
+67% Synergy $3.03
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+64% Synergy $0.18
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+64% Synergy $3.20
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+63% Synergy $0.35
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+62% Synergy $0.30
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+61% Synergy $2.13
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+57% Synergy $1.88
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+55% Synergy $2.59
Lembas Lembas
+53% Synergy $1.74

Top Cards

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

Samwise the Stouthearted Samwise the Stouthearted
+52% Synergy $0.23
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+51% Synergy $3.24
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+51% Synergy $0.35
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+49% Synergy $0.26
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+47% Synergy $7.04
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+44% Synergy $0.22
Reprieve Reprieve
+38% Synergy $1.90
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+35% Synergy $4.65
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+5% Synergy $1.37
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-1% Synergy $1.25

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+30% Synergy $106.65
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+12% Synergy $32.30
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+8% Synergy $97.40
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+7% Synergy $111.70
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+5% Synergy $421.27
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+4% Synergy $49.53
Farewell Farewell
+3% Synergy $7.19
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+2% Synergy $11.19
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+2% Synergy $139.18
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
0% Synergy $51.58

Creatures

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

Loran, Disciple of History Loran, Disciple of History
+49% Synergy $0.12
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+48% Synergy $0.26
Ao, the Dawn Sky Ao, the Dawn Sky
+44% Synergy $1.40
Workshop Assistant Workshop Assistant
+40% Synergy $0.23
Filigree Familiar Filigree Familiar
+39% Synergy $0.09
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+37% Synergy $4.26
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+36% Synergy $0.26
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+36% Synergy $9.64
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+34% Synergy $21.23
Threefold Thunderhulk Threefold Thunderhulk
+32% Synergy $0.30
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+31% Synergy $10.79
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
+28% Synergy $2.14
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+26% Synergy $8.61
Skyscanner Skyscanner
+25% Synergy $0.23
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+24% Synergy $4.74
Beza, the Bounding Spring Beza, the Bounding Spring
+23% Synergy $6.35
Voyager Quickwelder Voyager Quickwelder
+20% Synergy $0.29
Arcbound Ravager Arcbound Ravager
+20% Synergy $15.31
Duplicant Duplicant
+20% Synergy $0.23
Glaring Fleshraker Glaring Fleshraker
+17% Synergy $0.50
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+16% Synergy $20.81
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+16% Synergy $0.22
Bronze Guardian Bronze Guardian
+16% Synergy $0.60
Treasure Keeper Treasure Keeper
+16% Synergy $0.09
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+13% Synergy $0.32
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+13% Synergy $5.69
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn Hydaelyn, the Mothercrystal Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
+13% Synergy $1.16
Scrapyard Recombiner Scrapyard Recombiner
+13% Synergy $0.86
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+12% Synergy $53.73
Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
+12% Synergy $10.17
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+12% Synergy $0.31
Combat Thresher Combat Thresher
+12% Synergy $0.15
Scampering Surveyor Scampering Surveyor
+12% Synergy $0.27
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
+11% Synergy $0.31
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
+11% Synergy $0.60
Cathodion Cathodion
+11% Synergy $0.10
Canoptek Spyder Canoptek Spyder
+11% Synergy $16.38
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
+9% Synergy $1.10
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+8% Synergy $3.59
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+7% Synergy $2.52
Rosie Cotton of South Lane Rosie Cotton of South Lane
+7% Synergy $0.27
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+5% Synergy $4.64
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+5% Synergy $7.21
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+1% Synergy $8.13
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
0% Synergy $3.56
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
0% Synergy $17.44
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
-1% Synergy $6.75
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-5% Synergy $0.33
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-6% Synergy $15.62
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
-8% Synergy $0.45

Instants

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

Dispatch Dispatch
+33% Synergy $0.29
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+31% Synergy $5.20
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+18% Synergy $0.27
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+15% Synergy $1.28
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+11% Synergy $7.97
You Cannot Pass! You Cannot Pass!
+11% Synergy $0.19
Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+9% Synergy $1.39
Silence Silence
+7% Synergy $7.43
Second Sunrise Second Sunrise
+7% Synergy $3.02
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+6% Synergy $1.39
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+6% Synergy $0.21
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+5% Synergy $2.68
Soul Partition Soul Partition
+5% Synergy $0.44
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+3% Synergy $4.46
March of Otherworldly Light March of Otherworldly Light
+3% Synergy $0.72
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+2% Synergy $1.28
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+2% Synergy $0.44
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+2% Synergy $22.86
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+2% Synergy $2.28
Brought Back Brought Back
+2% Synergy $2.16
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
0% Synergy $0.93
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
0% Synergy $1.01
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.33
Get Lost Get Lost
-1% Synergy $5.33
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-4% Synergy $6.66
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-5% Synergy $7.92
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-8% Synergy $4.22
Disenchant Disenchant
-8% Synergy $0.11
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-11% Synergy $0.37
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-15% Synergy $18.36
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-16% Synergy $15.89

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 $0.83
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+23% Synergy $0.58
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+14% Synergy $1.29
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+6% Synergy $0.89
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+5% Synergy $0.71
Organic Extinction Organic Extinction
+5% Synergy $0.26
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+3% Synergy $5.07
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+2% Synergy $4.39
Another Round Another Round
+2% Synergy $0.40
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+1% Synergy $3.09
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-1% Synergy $0.31
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
-1% Synergy $2.50
Austere Command Austere Command
-5% Synergy $0.43

Utility Artifacts

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

Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+46% Synergy $2.72
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+44% Synergy $1.31
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+40% Synergy $21.00
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+39% Synergy $1.45
Dusk Rose Reliquary Dusk Rose Reliquary
+37% Synergy $0.25
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+33% Synergy $0.37
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+31% Synergy $0.34
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+28% Synergy $19.64
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+25% Synergy $7.71
Portable Hole Portable Hole
+25% Synergy $0.40
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+25% Synergy $27.53
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+24% Synergy $0.31
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+21% Synergy $39.43
The Seriema The Seriema
+20% Synergy $0.82
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+18% Synergy $14.35
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+18% Synergy $0.92
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+17% Synergy $2.57
Trading Post Trading Post
+15% Synergy $0.40
Sleeper Dart Sleeper Dart
+14% Synergy $0.22
Eriette's Tempting Apple Eriette's Tempting Apple
+13% Synergy $0.27
Alchemist's Vial Alchemist's Vial
+13% Synergy $0.21
Elsewhere Flask Elsewhere Flask
+12% Synergy $0.29
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+11% Synergy $0.26
Instant Ramen Instant Ramen
+11% Synergy $0.19
Wedding Invitation Wedding Invitation
+11% Synergy $0.24
Glass Casket Glass Casket
+11% Synergy $0.06
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+10% Synergy $4.32
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+10% Synergy $11.36
Implement of Improvement Implement of Improvement
+10% Synergy $0.11
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+9% Synergy $28.23
Eye of Vecna Eye of Vecna
+9% Synergy $0.39
Grinding Station Grinding Station
+9% Synergy $14.98
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $0.28
Unidentified Hovership Unidentified Hovership
+8% Synergy $0.22
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+7% Synergy $4.97
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+7% Synergy $20.07
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+7% Synergy $1.84
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+7% Synergy $4.73
Nutrient Block Nutrient Block
+7% Synergy $0.22
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+6% Synergy $1.28
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+6% Synergy $0.25
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+6% Synergy $10.75
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+6% Synergy $4.30
Radiant Lotus Radiant Lotus
+6% Synergy $2.37
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+4% Synergy $1.05
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
0% Synergy $19.79
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy $4.56
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-16% Synergy $4.34
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-17% Synergy $1.85
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-27% Synergy $4.85

Enchantments

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

Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+37% Synergy $11.67
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+16% Synergy $7.86
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+11% Synergy $1.09
Echoes of Eternity Echoes of Eternity
+6% Synergy $1.49
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+5% Synergy $0.16
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+3% Synergy $4.79
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+3% Synergy $0.78
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+2% Synergy $1.74
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+2% Synergy $0.48
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+1% Synergy $1.73
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-3% Synergy $29.01
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-7% Synergy $5.79
Land Tax Land Tax
-10% Synergy $25.63
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-11% Synergy $5.86

Planeswalkers

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

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+20% Synergy $1.60
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+12% Synergy $1.49
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+11% Synergy $17.21
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+10% Synergy $4.98
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+9% Synergy $36.60

Utility Lands

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

Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+47% Synergy $0.36
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+37% Synergy $13.10
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+31% Synergy $0.96
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+28% Synergy $0.55
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+24% Synergy $3.70
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+21% Synergy $7.61
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+20% Synergy $37.08
Phyrexia's Core Phyrexia's Core
+20% Synergy $0.26
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+18% Synergy $5.99
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+14% Synergy $7.57
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+12% Synergy $5.92
War Room War Room
+8% Synergy $9.15
High Market High Market
+7% Synergy $1.31
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+6% Synergy $0.93
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+6% Synergy $0.74
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+6% Synergy $0.90
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+5% Synergy $1.50
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+4% Synergy $1.20
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $5.44
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+4% Synergy $5.39
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+4% Synergy $2.22
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.30
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+2% Synergy $15.14
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.44
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+1% Synergy $12.62
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-1% Synergy $0.89
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-5% Synergy $0.27
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-6% Synergy $0.26
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-8% Synergy $4.84
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-10% Synergy $22.56
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-13% Synergy $43.73
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-15% Synergy $0.39

Mana Artifacts

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

The Mightstone and Weakstone The Mightstone and Weakstone
+43% Synergy $3.35
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+37% Synergy $0.36
Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+35% Synergy $0.30
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+30% Synergy $2.55
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+25% Synergy $0.30
Wizard's Rockets Wizard's Rockets
+22% Synergy $0.18
Golden Egg Golden Egg
+17% Synergy $0.20
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+16% Synergy $3.98
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+13% Synergy $3.80
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+12% Synergy $0.37
White Auracite White Auracite
+12% Synergy $0.19
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+12% Synergy $1.28
Prophetic Prism Prophetic Prism
+12% Synergy $0.06
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+11% Synergy $191.56
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+11% Synergy $4.39
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+9% Synergy $1.01
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+8% Synergy $37.01
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+8% Synergy $2.61
Guild Globe Guild Globe
+8% Synergy $0.08
Terrarion Terrarion
+7% Synergy $0.17
Arcum's Astrolabe Arcum's Astrolabe
+7% Synergy $0.25
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $1.06
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+6% Synergy $0.30
Fabrication Foundry Fabrication Foundry
+5% Synergy $0.27
Energy Refractor Energy Refractor
+5% Synergy $0.13
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.31
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+4% Synergy $71.00
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+4% Synergy $0.59
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+3% Synergy $0.33
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+3% Synergy $0.25
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+3% Synergy $938.97
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+2% Synergy $0.86
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
0% Synergy $9.70
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-4% Synergy $3.60
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-5% Synergy $34.62
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-11% Synergy $0.19

Lands

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

The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+18% Synergy $0.34
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+15% Synergy $0.37
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+6% Synergy $1.39
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+5% Synergy $0.38
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+5% Synergy $41.24
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+4% Synergy $7.40
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+4% Synergy $26.47
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+4% Synergy $11.34
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+4% Synergy $29.10
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+4% Synergy $1.60
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+4% Synergy $35.46
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+4% Synergy $33.69
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+3% Synergy $3.60
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $15.77
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.28
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.23
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
0% Synergy $3.56
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.33
Demolition Field Demolition Field
0% Synergy $0.28
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
-1% Synergy $2.50
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-4% Synergy $48.99
Plains Plains
-5% Synergy $0.21

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