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Gandalf the White
Price tag $8.83

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

#823 Current Rank
#825 Last Week
#838 Past 2 Years

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.

H.E.R.B.I.E. Scout Unit H.E.R.B.I.E. Scout Unit
+7% Synergy $0.61
Ennis, Debate Moderator Ennis, Debate Moderator
+6% Synergy $0.25
King Solomon's Frogs King Solomon's Frogs
+3% Synergy
The Mind Stone The Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $91.71
Erode Erode
0% Synergy $5.37

High Synergy Cards

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

Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+72% Synergy $1.67
Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
+66% Synergy $2.00
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+63% Synergy $0.36
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+63% Synergy $3.41
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+62% Synergy $0.34
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+62% Synergy $0.31
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+60% Synergy $2.95
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+57% Synergy $2.08
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+55% Synergy $2.81
Lembas Lembas
+53% Synergy $1.22

Top Cards

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

Samwise the Stouthearted Samwise the Stouthearted
+50% Synergy $0.28
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+50% Synergy $3.93
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+50% Synergy $0.30
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+49% Synergy $0.39
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+47% Synergy $7.16
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+43% Synergy $0.25
Reprieve Reprieve
+36% Synergy $1.33
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+34% Synergy $1.26
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+5% Synergy $1.32
Path to Exile Path to Exile
0% Synergy $1.22

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+30% Synergy $108.02
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+12% Synergy $37.03
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+8% Synergy $109.80
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+6% Synergy $129.20
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+5% Synergy $468.63
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+4% Synergy $58.09
Farewell Farewell
+2% Synergy $6.17
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+1% Synergy $14.61
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+1% Synergy $167.83
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+0% Synergy $53.21

Creatures

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

Loran, Disciple of History Loran, Disciple of History
+46% Synergy $0.20
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+46% Synergy $0.34
Ao, the Dawn Sky Ao, the Dawn Sky
+41% Synergy $0.31
Workshop Assistant Workshop Assistant
+39% Synergy $0.31
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+36% Synergy $5.51
Filigree Familiar Filigree Familiar
+36% Synergy $0.26
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+35% Synergy $10.61
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+35% Synergy $0.12
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+34% Synergy $27.91
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+31% Synergy $11.87
Threefold Thunderhulk Threefold Thunderhulk
+30% Synergy $0.33
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
+27% Synergy $3.08
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+25% Synergy $9.77
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+24% Synergy $5.47
Skyscanner Skyscanner
+23% Synergy $0.23
Beza, the Bounding Spring Beza, the Bounding Spring
+22% Synergy $4.72
Arcbound Ravager Arcbound Ravager
+20% Synergy $19.75
Voyager Quickwelder Voyager Quickwelder
+20% Synergy $0.29
Glaring Fleshraker Glaring Fleshraker
+18% Synergy $0.65
Duplicant Duplicant
+18% Synergy $0.30
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+16% Synergy $22.85
Bronze Guardian Bronze Guardian
+16% Synergy $1.15
Treasure Keeper Treasure Keeper
+15% Synergy $0.15
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+14% Synergy $0.23
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+13% Synergy $4.79
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+12% Synergy $59.32
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
+12% Synergy $0.32
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn Hydaelyn, the Mothercrystal Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
+12% Synergy $1.34
Scrapyard Recombiner Scrapyard Recombiner
+12% Synergy $0.74
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+11% Synergy $0.29
Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
+11% Synergy $8.85
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+11% Synergy $0.37
Scampering Surveyor Scampering Surveyor
+11% Synergy $0.24
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
+11% Synergy $0.38
Combat Thresher Combat Thresher
+10% Synergy $0.14
Canoptek Spyder Canoptek Spyder
+10% Synergy $15.93
Cathodion Cathodion
+10% Synergy $0.15
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
+7% Synergy $1.18
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+7% Synergy $6.95
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+6% Synergy $2.57
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+6% Synergy $3.71
Rosie Cotton of South Lane Rosie Cotton of South Lane
+6% Synergy $0.32
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+3% Synergy $3.07
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+2% Synergy $8.04
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+0% Synergy $3.11
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
0% Synergy $20.60
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
-1% Synergy $4.94
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-4% Synergy $0.32
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-5% Synergy $17.59
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
-7% Synergy $0.33

Instants

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

Dispatch Dispatch
+32% Synergy $0.33
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+32% Synergy $4.73
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+17% Synergy $0.26
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+17% Synergy $1.19
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+11% Synergy $6.97
You Cannot Pass! You Cannot Pass!
+10% Synergy $0.26
Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+8% Synergy $1.67
Silence Silence
+8% Synergy $10.00
Second Sunrise Second Sunrise
+6% Synergy $2.98
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+5% Synergy $0.35
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+5% Synergy $1.79
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+5% Synergy $1.76
Soul Partition Soul Partition
+4% Synergy $0.48
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+3% Synergy $5.21
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+2% Synergy $2.71
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+2% Synergy $25.62
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+1% Synergy $0.95
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+1% Synergy $1.45
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
0% Synergy $1.41
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.31
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
0% Synergy $1.07
Get Lost Get Lost
-1% Synergy $4.27
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-3% Synergy $7.79
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-5% Synergy $5.58
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-7% Synergy $4.08
Disenchant Disenchant
-8% Synergy $0.11
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-11% Synergy $0.30
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-13% Synergy $22.25
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-15% Synergy $15.93

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 $0.52
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+22% Synergy $0.32
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+13% Synergy $1.47
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+5% Synergy $0.73
Organic Extinction Organic Extinction
+5% Synergy $0.31
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+4% Synergy $0.71
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+3% Synergy $4.22
Another Round Another Round
+2% Synergy $0.38
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+2% Synergy $6.00
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+1% Synergy $3.91
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
0% Synergy $4.19
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-1% Synergy $0.28
Austere Command Austere Command
-4% Synergy $0.42

Utility Artifacts

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

Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+45% Synergy $3.32
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+44% Synergy $1.28
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+41% Synergy $17.30
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+37% Synergy $1.97
Dusk Rose Reliquary Dusk Rose Reliquary
+36% Synergy $0.27
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+31% Synergy $0.37
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+31% Synergy $0.38
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+26% Synergy $20.64
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+26% Synergy $7.05
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+24% Synergy $30.62
Portable Hole Portable Hole
+22% Synergy $0.31
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+22% Synergy $0.37
The Seriema The Seriema
+22% Synergy $0.81
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+21% Synergy $47.41
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+18% Synergy $15.74
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+17% Synergy $1.09
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+17% Synergy $2.40
Trading Post Trading Post
+14% Synergy $0.33
Sleeper Dart Sleeper Dart
+13% Synergy $0.26
Instant Ramen Instant Ramen
+12% Synergy $0.24
Elsewhere Flask Elsewhere Flask
+12% Synergy $0.31
Alchemist's Vial Alchemist's Vial
+12% Synergy $0.27
Eriette's Tempting Apple Eriette's Tempting Apple
+11% Synergy $0.27
Wedding Invitation Wedding Invitation
+11% Synergy $0.29
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+10% Synergy $0.26
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+10% Synergy $4.33
Implement of Improvement Implement of Improvement
+10% Synergy $0.20
Glass Casket Glass Casket
+9% Synergy $0.08
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+9% Synergy $26.88
Grinding Station Grinding Station
+9% Synergy $20.86
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+8% Synergy $12.22
Eye of Vecna Eye of Vecna
+8% Synergy $0.38
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+8% Synergy $24.31
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+7% Synergy $2.35
Unidentified Hovership Unidentified Hovership
+7% Synergy $0.25
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+7% Synergy $0.30
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+6% Synergy $6.25
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+6% Synergy $6.03
Nutrient Block Nutrient Block
+6% Synergy $0.25
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+5% Synergy $4.69
Radiant Lotus Radiant Lotus
+5% Synergy $1.69
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+5% Synergy $5.48
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+5% Synergy $0.36
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+5% Synergy $10.37
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+4% Synergy $1.57
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+0% Synergy $19.23
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $4.44
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-15% Synergy $5.50
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-17% Synergy $1.95
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-25% Synergy $4.46

Enchantments

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

Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+36% Synergy $9.48
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+16% Synergy $9.86
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+11% Synergy $1.63
Echoes of Eternity Echoes of Eternity
+6% Synergy $1.35
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+4% Synergy $0.26
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+2% Synergy $0.81
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+2% Synergy $1.14
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+2% Synergy $0.50
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+1% Synergy $6.60
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+0% Synergy $2.27
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-3% Synergy $28.00
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-6% Synergy $8.10
Land Tax Land Tax
-10% Synergy $13.49
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-10% Synergy $4.72

Planeswalkers

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

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+20% Synergy $1.53
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+11% Synergy $1.76
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+10% Synergy $18.74
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+10% Synergy $5.08
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+8% Synergy $44.98

Utility Lands

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

Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+46% Synergy $0.38
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+37% Synergy $13.15
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+31% Synergy $0.94
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+29% Synergy $0.38
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+23% Synergy $2.94
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+21% Synergy $3.86
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+20% Synergy $40.73
Phyrexia's Core Phyrexia's Core
+19% Synergy $0.35
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+17% Synergy $6.18
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+13% Synergy $11.03
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+11% Synergy $5.99
War Room War Room
+7% Synergy $2.52
High Market High Market
+6% Synergy $0.39
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+6% Synergy $1.38
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+6% Synergy $0.64
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+6% Synergy $1.84
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+4% Synergy $5.74
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+4% Synergy $2.21
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+4% Synergy $1.74
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $7.26
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.33
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+3% Synergy $1.80
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+2% Synergy $18.86
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+0% Synergy $13.86
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+0% Synergy $0.40
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
0% Synergy $0.80
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-4% Synergy $0.26
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-5% Synergy $0.31
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-9% Synergy $4.72
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-12% Synergy $51.37
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-13% Synergy $0.30
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-14% Synergy $0.38

Mana Artifacts

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

The Mightstone and Weakstone The Mightstone and Weakstone
+42% Synergy $4.67
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+36% Synergy $0.26
Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+34% Synergy $0.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+30% Synergy $2.51
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+25% Synergy $0.21
Wizard's Rockets Wizard's Rockets
+22% Synergy $0.16
Golden Egg Golden Egg
+17% Synergy $0.33
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+15% Synergy $3.42
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+13% Synergy $4.53
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+12% Synergy $1.10
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+12% Synergy $1.56
White Auracite White Auracite
+12% Synergy $0.15
Prophetic Prism Prophetic Prism
+11% Synergy $0.23
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+10% Synergy $240.66
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+10% Synergy $3.66
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+9% Synergy $1.13
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+9% Synergy $37.63
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+7% Synergy $1.39
Guild Globe Guild Globe
+7% Synergy $0.06
Terrarion Terrarion
+7% Synergy $0.28
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $2.20
Arcum's Astrolabe Arcum's Astrolabe
+6% Synergy $0.29
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+6% Synergy $0.88
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+6% Synergy $0.32
Omni-Cheese Pizza Omni-Cheese Pizza
+5% Synergy $0.10
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+4% Synergy $73.96
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+3% Synergy $0.36
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.33
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+2% Synergy $1122.75
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+2% Synergy $0.23
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+2% Synergy $1.08
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
0% Synergy $11.98
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-5% Synergy $35.66
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-10% Synergy $0.34

Lands

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

The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+17% Synergy $0.34
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+15% Synergy $0.36
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+5% Synergy $1.79
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+5% Synergy $52.29
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+4% Synergy $0.35
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+4% Synergy $0.97
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+3% Synergy $4.00
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+3% Synergy $35.38
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+3% Synergy $31.86
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+3% Synergy $31.39
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+3% Synergy $8.76
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+3% Synergy $11.39
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $37.91
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+2% Synergy $16.02
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+0% Synergy $0.33
Command Tower Command Tower
+0% Synergy $0.25
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+0% Synergy $3.11
Demolition Field Demolition Field
0% Synergy $0.54
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.31
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
0% Synergy $4.19
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-3% Synergy $49.31
Plains Plains
-4% Synergy $0.08

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