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Gandalf the White
Price tag $7.86

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

#803 Current Rank
#777 Last Week
#830 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.

Omni-Cheese Pizza Omni-Cheese Pizza
+6% Synergy $0.11
Splinter, Aging Champion Splinter, Aging Champion
+5% Synergy $1.79
Ennis, Debate Moderator Ennis, Debate Moderator
+4% Synergy $0.11
Big Mother Mouser Big Mother Mouser
+3% Synergy $0.98
Erode Erode
0% Synergy $5.87

High Synergy Cards

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

Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+73% Synergy $0.63
Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
+67% Synergy $2.61
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+64% Synergy $0.34
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+64% Synergy $2.62
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+63% Synergy $0.37
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+62% Synergy $0.31
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+61% Synergy $2.56
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+57% Synergy $1.96
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+56% Synergy $2.58
Lembas Lembas
+53% Synergy $1.22

Top Cards

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

Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+51% Synergy $3.75
Samwise the Stouthearted Samwise the Stouthearted
+51% Synergy $0.22
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+50% Synergy $0.33
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+50% Synergy $0.33
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+47% Synergy $7.62
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+43% Synergy $0.25
Reprieve Reprieve
+37% Synergy $1.16
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+34% Synergy $1.43
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+5% Synergy $0.97
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-1% Synergy $0.91

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+30% Synergy $99.03
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+12% Synergy $36.19
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+8% Synergy $110.91
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+7% Synergy $122.46
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+5% Synergy $436.16
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+4% Synergy $57.27
Farewell Farewell
+2% Synergy $6.50
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+2% Synergy $12.81
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+2% Synergy $157.73
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $55.57

Creatures

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

Loran, Disciple of History Loran, Disciple of History
+48% Synergy $0.17
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+47% Synergy $0.24
Ao, the Dawn Sky Ao, the Dawn Sky
+43% Synergy $0.40
Workshop Assistant Workshop Assistant
+40% Synergy $0.30
Filigree Familiar Filigree Familiar
+38% Synergy $0.09
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+37% Synergy $4.49
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+36% Synergy $0.33
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+36% Synergy $10.03
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+34% Synergy $26.69
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+32% Synergy $10.65
Threefold Thunderhulk Threefold Thunderhulk
+31% Synergy $0.29
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
+28% Synergy $2.52
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+26% Synergy $8.74
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+25% Synergy $5.46
Skyscanner Skyscanner
+24% Synergy $0.24
Beza, the Bounding Spring Beza, the Bounding Spring
+23% Synergy $4.60
Arcbound Ravager Arcbound Ravager
+21% Synergy $17.50
Voyager Quickwelder Voyager Quickwelder
+20% Synergy $0.25
Duplicant Duplicant
+19% Synergy $0.29
Glaring Fleshraker Glaring Fleshraker
+18% Synergy $0.57
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+16% Synergy $22.29
Bronze Guardian Bronze Guardian
+16% Synergy $0.98
Treasure Keeper Treasure Keeper
+16% Synergy $0.13
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+15% Synergy $0.30
Scrapyard Recombiner Scrapyard Recombiner
+13% Synergy $0.85
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+12% Synergy $55.72
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+12% Synergy $0.39
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+12% Synergy $5.46
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
+12% Synergy $0.31
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn Hydaelyn, the Mothercrystal Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
+12% Synergy $1.04
Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
+12% Synergy $8.95
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+12% Synergy $0.39
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
+11% Synergy $0.42
Combat Thresher Combat Thresher
+11% Synergy $0.20
Scampering Surveyor Scampering Surveyor
+11% Synergy $0.25
Cathodion Cathodion
+11% Synergy $0.14
Canoptek Spyder Canoptek Spyder
+11% Synergy $17.23
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
+8% Synergy $0.91
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+7% Synergy $3.15
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+7% Synergy $2.78
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+7% Synergy $5.85
Rosie Cotton of South Lane Rosie Cotton of South Lane
+7% Synergy $0.36
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+4% Synergy $3.60
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+2% Synergy $8.31
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
0% Synergy $2.76
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
-1% Synergy $19.74
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
-1% Synergy $5.09
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-5% Synergy $0.32
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-6% Synergy $16.38
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
-8% Synergy $0.47

Instants

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

Dispatch Dispatch
+33% Synergy $0.32
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+32% Synergy $5.14
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+17% Synergy $0.28
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+16% Synergy $2.09
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+11% Synergy $7.47
You Cannot Pass! You Cannot Pass!
+11% Synergy $0.16
Silence Silence
+8% Synergy $8.81
Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+8% Synergy $1.46
Second Sunrise Second Sunrise
+7% Synergy $3.05
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+6% Synergy $1.55
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+6% Synergy $0.33
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+5% Synergy $1.22
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+4% Synergy $4.76
Soul Partition Soul Partition
+4% Synergy $0.52
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+2% Synergy $23.34
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+2% Synergy $0.64
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+2% Synergy $3.42
Brought Back Brought Back
+2% Synergy $2.28
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+1% Synergy $1.43
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.25
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
0% Synergy $0.80
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-1% Synergy $1.12
Get Lost Get Lost
-1% Synergy $4.36
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-3% Synergy $7.14
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-5% Synergy $7.24
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-8% Synergy $3.18
Disenchant Disenchant
-8% Synergy $0.08
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-11% Synergy $0.33
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-14% Synergy $21.17
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-16% Synergy $18.26

Sorceries

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

Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+27% Synergy $0.98
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+23% Synergy $0.33
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+13% Synergy $1.72
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+6% Synergy $0.79
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+5% Synergy $0.79
Organic Extinction Organic Extinction
+5% Synergy $0.31
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+3% Synergy $3.43
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+2% Synergy $5.58
Another Round Another Round
+2% Synergy $0.34
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+1% Synergy $3.29
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-1% Synergy $0.32
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
-1% Synergy $3.49
Austere Command Austere Command
-4% Synergy $0.59

Utility Artifacts

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

Cloud Key Cloud Key
+45% Synergy $0.98
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+45% Synergy $3.18
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+41% Synergy $21.60
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+39% Synergy $1.66
Dusk Rose Reliquary Dusk Rose Reliquary
+37% Synergy $0.30
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+32% Synergy $0.38
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+31% Synergy $0.29
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+27% Synergy $21.28
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+26% Synergy $7.80
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+25% Synergy $29.49
Portable Hole Portable Hole
+24% Synergy $0.35
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+23% Synergy $0.33
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+22% Synergy $44.91
The Seriema The Seriema
+21% Synergy $1.04
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+18% Synergy $15.42
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+18% Synergy $0.95
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+17% Synergy $2.61
Trading Post Trading Post
+15% Synergy $0.37
Sleeper Dart Sleeper Dart
+13% Synergy $0.19
Alchemist's Vial Alchemist's Vial
+13% Synergy $0.28
Elsewhere Flask Elsewhere Flask
+13% Synergy $0.30
Instant Ramen Instant Ramen
+12% Synergy $0.17
Eriette's Tempting Apple Eriette's Tempting Apple
+12% Synergy $0.25
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+11% Synergy $0.25
Wedding Invitation Wedding Invitation
+11% Synergy $0.32
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+10% Synergy $4.19
Implement of Improvement Implement of Improvement
+10% Synergy $0.11
Glass Casket Glass Casket
+10% Synergy $0.12
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+9% Synergy $28.45
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+9% Synergy $11.48
Grinding Station Grinding Station
+9% Synergy $23.52
Eye of Vecna Eye of Vecna
+9% Synergy $0.44
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $0.32
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+8% Synergy $23.94
Unidentified Hovership Unidentified Hovership
+8% Synergy $0.21
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+8% Synergy $2.05
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+7% Synergy $5.59
Nutrient Block Nutrient Block
+7% Synergy $0.22
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+6% Synergy $5.70
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+6% Synergy $1.04
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+6% Synergy $5.46
Radiant Lotus Radiant Lotus
+6% Synergy $1.95
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+5% Synergy $0.23
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+5% Synergy $11.50
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+5% Synergy $1.74
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
0% Synergy $20.26
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy $3.56
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-16% Synergy $5.37
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-17% Synergy $1.85
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-26% Synergy $4.41

Enchantments

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

Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+36% Synergy $12.19
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+16% Synergy $8.87
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+11% Synergy $1.28
Echoes of Eternity Echoes of Eternity
+6% Synergy $0.85
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+5% Synergy $0.33
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+3% Synergy $0.68
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+2% Synergy $4.77
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+2% Synergy $1.29
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+2% Synergy $0.45
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+1% Synergy $1.90
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-3% Synergy $29.82
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-7% Synergy $8.38
Land Tax Land Tax
-10% Synergy $15.72
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-11% Synergy $3.52

Planeswalkers

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

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+20% Synergy $1.31
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+12% Synergy $1.58
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+11% Synergy $19.97
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+10% Synergy $5.71
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+9% Synergy $36.84

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
+38% Synergy $12.99
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+32% Synergy $0.87
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+30% Synergy $0.35
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+24% Synergy $2.54
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+21% Synergy $4.64
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+20% Synergy $39.52
Phyrexia's Core Phyrexia's Core
+20% Synergy $0.28
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+18% Synergy $6.34
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+14% Synergy $10.14
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+11% Synergy $5.47
War Room War Room
+8% Synergy $2.31
High Market High Market
+7% Synergy $0.49
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+6% Synergy $2.02
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+6% Synergy $1.56
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+6% Synergy $0.84
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+5% Synergy $5.70
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $5.88
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+4% Synergy $2.18
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+4% Synergy $1.68
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $1.11
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+3% Synergy $1.40
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+2% Synergy $17.69
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.40
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+1% Synergy $12.72
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-1% Synergy $0.66
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-5% Synergy $0.27
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-5% Synergy $0.33
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-10% Synergy $8.20
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-13% Synergy $51.56
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-13% Synergy $0.26
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-15% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

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

The Mightstone and Weakstone The Mightstone and Weakstone
+43% Synergy $3.36
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+37% Synergy $0.34
Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+34% Synergy $0.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+31% Synergy $2.90
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+26% Synergy $0.35
Wizard's Rockets Wizard's Rockets
+22% Synergy $0.19
Golden Egg Golden Egg
+17% Synergy $0.27
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+16% Synergy $3.43
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+14% Synergy $4.35
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+12% Synergy $0.39
White Auracite White Auracite
+12% Synergy $0.14
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+12% Synergy $1.41
Prophetic Prism Prophetic Prism
+12% Synergy $0.21
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+11% Synergy $214.76
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+10% Synergy $1.17
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+10% Synergy $4.73
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+9% Synergy $38.55
Guild Globe Guild Globe
+8% Synergy $0.11
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+7% Synergy $0.65
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+7% Synergy $1.93
Terrarion Terrarion
+7% Synergy $0.19
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+6% Synergy $0.40
Arcum's Astrolabe Arcum's Astrolabe
+6% Synergy $0.25
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+5% Synergy $0.74
Energy Refractor Energy Refractor
+5% Synergy $0.13
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+4% Synergy $69.59
Fabrication Foundry Fabrication Foundry
+4% Synergy $0.24
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.34
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+3% Synergy $0.31
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+3% Synergy $0.19
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+3% Synergy $1066.67
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+2% Synergy $0.47
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
0% Synergy $10.73
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-5% Synergy $36.86
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-11% Synergy $0.26

Lands

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

The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+18% Synergy $0.31
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+16% Synergy $0.32
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+6% Synergy $1.55
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+6% Synergy $45.17
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+5% Synergy $0.40
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+4% Synergy $3.48
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+4% Synergy $28.81
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+4% Synergy $1.04
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+4% Synergy $34.32
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+3% Synergy $8.28
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+3% Synergy $10.36
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+3% Synergy $32.49
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $15.08
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $39.10
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.27
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.31
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
0% Synergy $2.76
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.25
Demolition Field Demolition Field
0% Synergy $0.28
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
-1% Synergy $3.49
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-4% Synergy $48.67
Plains Plains
-5% Synergy $0.15

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