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Gandalf, Wandering Wizard
Price tag $0.16

Legendary Creature — Avatar Wizard

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4109 Current Rank
#3786 Last Week
#4333 Past 2 Years
2 Decks

Links & Decks

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Buy Gandalf, Wandering Wizard

TCGplayer $2.00 Mana Pool $0.26 Cardmarket €0.25

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Commander gameplay videos featuring Gandalf, Wandering Wizard.

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Gandalf, Wandering Wizard decks.

Elrond, Moon-Reader Elrond, Moon-Reader
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.32
Iron Man, Armored Avenger Iron Man, Armored Avenger
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.96

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Gandalf, Wandering Wizard's abilities and overall game plan.

Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+91% Synergy in 100% of decks $6.55
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+50% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.38
Phyrexian Grimoire Phyrexian Grimoire
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.39
Safe Haven Safe Haven
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.49
Silverskin Armor Silverskin Armor
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.25
Thran Forge Thran Forge
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.34
Heed the Mists Heed the Mists
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.19
Petals of Insight Petals of Insight
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.23
Eerie Procession Eerie Procession
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.26
Endless Sands Endless Sands
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.33

Creatures

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

Sage of the Unknowable Sage of the Unknowable
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.09
Neurok Transmuter Neurok Transmuter
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.19
Guidelight Optimizer Guidelight Optimizer
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.21
Pit Automaton Pit Automaton
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.25
Marketback Walker Marketback Walker
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.38
James, Wandering Dad James, Wandering Dad
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.30
Micromancer Micromancer
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.20
Vedalken Engineer Vedalken Engineer
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.31
Baxter, Fly in the Ointment Baxter, Fly in the Ointment
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.28
Steelswarm Operator Steelswarm Operator
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.22
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.45
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.10
Drift of Phantasms Drift of Phantasms
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.21
Vedalken Aethermage Vedalken Aethermage
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.42
Grand Architect Grand Architect
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.92
Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.35
Toothy, Imaginary Friend Toothy, Imaginary Friend
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $11.42
Lyla, Holographic Assistant Lyla, Holographic Assistant
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.78
Oneirophage Oneirophage
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.32
Auton Soldier Auton Soldier
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $12.84
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.38
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+43% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.73
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+42% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.96
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+42% Synergy in 50% of decks $9.10
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+39% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.81
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+36% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.90
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+34% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.84
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+30% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.57

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Gandalf, Wandering Wizard safe.

Evermind Evermind
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.29
Consuming Vortex Consuming Vortex
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.12
Reweave Reweave
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.67
Stream of Consciousness Stream of Consciousness
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.27
Toils of Night and Day Toils of Night and Day
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.19
Peer Through Depths Peer Through Depths
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.25
Disrupting Shoal Disrupting Shoal
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $15.08
Dizzy Spell Dizzy Spell
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.80
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $5.50
Disallow Disallow
+43% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.75
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+41% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.53
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+41% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.93
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+38% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.65
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+35% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.98
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+32% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.16
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+27% Synergy in 50% of decks $9.08
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+18% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.77
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+13% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.82
Pongify Pongify
+9% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.56
High Tide High Tide
+6% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.95
Counterspell Counterspell
-15% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.22

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Gandalf, Wandering Wizard's game plan and control the board.

Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+91% Synergy in 100% of decks $6.55
Heed the Mists Heed the Mists
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.19
Petals of Insight Petals of Insight
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.23
Eerie Procession Eerie Procession
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.26
Drafna's Restoration Drafna's Restoration
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.10
Eye of Nowhere Eye of Nowhere
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.24
Ideas Unbound Ideas Unbound
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.32
Coastal Breach Coastal Breach
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.01
Polymorph Polymorph
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $5.71
Hard Evidence Hard Evidence
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.25
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $9.91
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $10.96
Flow of Ideas Flow of Ideas
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.29
Step Through Step Through
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.28
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+42% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.54
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+41% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.92
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+38% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.58
Fabricate Fabricate
+29% Synergy in 50% of decks $10.03
Ponder Ponder
+20% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.94

Utility Artifacts

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

Phyrexian Grimoire Phyrexian Grimoire
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.39
Silverskin Armor Silverskin Armor
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.25
Thran Forge Thran Forge
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.34
Reito Lantern Reito Lantern
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.29
Portal of Sanctuary Portal of Sanctuary
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.20
Erratic Portal Erratic Portal
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.01
Voyager Staff Voyager Staff
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.28
Liquimetal Coating Liquimetal Coating
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.02
Astrologian's Planisphere Astrologian's Planisphere
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.35
Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.51
Retrofitter Foundry Retrofitter Foundry
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.11
Heartstone Heartstone
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.38
Proteus Staff Proteus Staff
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.29
The Enigma Jewel Locus of Enlightenment The Enigma Jewel
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.32
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $34.51
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.87
Insight Engine Insight Engine
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.31
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $26.11
The Magic Mirror The Magic Mirror
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.33
Spellbook Spellbook
+43% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.94
Waterbending Scroll Waterbending Scroll
+42% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.29
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+42% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.36
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+38% Synergy in 50% of decks $20.86
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+33% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.33

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Gandalf, Wandering Wizard's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Drake Haven Drake Haven
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.33
Chakra Meditation Chakra Meditation
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.37
The Bath Song The Bath Song
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.14
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.28
Stormchaser's Talent Stormchaser's Talent
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.21
Archmage Ascension Archmage Ascension
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.66
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+43% Synergy in 50% of decks $7.22
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+41% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.41
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+38% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.37
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+32% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.99

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Gandalf, Wandering Wizard to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.55

Utility Lands

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

Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+50% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.38
Safe Haven Safe Haven
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.49
Endless Sands Endless Sands
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.33
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $15.13
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $8.14
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.90
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+40% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.68
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+37% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.41
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+37% Synergy in 50% of decks $19.19
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+33% Synergy in 50% of decks $38.75
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+30% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.59
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Cargo Ship Cargo Ship
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.22
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+48% Synergy in 100% of decks $4.98
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.40
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.37
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.88
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.24
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.36
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.53
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+43% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.31
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+41% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.22
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+39% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.44
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+38% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.93
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+37% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.27
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+30% Synergy in 50% of decks $5.04
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+27% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.23
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+15% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.26
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-14% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-34% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.27

Lands

The mana base foundation for Gandalf, Wandering Wizard decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.89
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+42% Synergy in 50% of decks $34.97
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+42% Synergy in 50% of decks $36.50
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+42% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.18
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+42% Synergy in 50% of decks $20.87
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+41% Synergy in 50% of decks $16.02
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+27% Synergy in 50% of decks $9.08
Island Island
-43% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.08

Gandalf, Wandering Wizard Deck Stats

Based on 2 Gandalf, Wandering Wizard decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
99 cards
  • Creature 15
  • Instant 10
  • Sorcery 10
  • Artifact 22
  • Enchantment 5
  • Land 37

Lands: 28 basic, 9 nonbasic

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