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Gandalf, White Rider
Price tag $1.42

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

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2280 Current Rank
#2042 Last Week
#2469 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Gandalf, White Rider.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Gandalf, White Rider decks.

Morningtide's Light Morningtide's Light
+5% Synergy $39.99
Aunt May Aunt May
+1% Synergy $0.23

High Synergy Cards

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

Whitemane Lion Whitemane Lion
+50% Synergy $0.08
Kor Skyfisher Kor Skyfisher
+49% Synergy $0.37
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+48% Synergy $0.26
Rescuer Chwinga Rescuer Chwinga
+41% Synergy $0.06
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+41% Synergy $0.51
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+41% Synergy $0.25
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+41% Synergy $0.47
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+39% Synergy $0.66
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+39% Synergy $0.29
Reprieve Reprieve
+38% Synergy $1.33

Top Cards

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

Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+37% Synergy $3.38
Thraben Inspector Thraben Inspector
+36% Synergy $0.09
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+33% Synergy $0.25
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+28% Synergy $1.61
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+28% Synergy $3.65
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+25% Synergy $1.69
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+15% Synergy $3.65
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-1% Synergy $0.65
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $1.19
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-4% Synergy $1.36

Game Changers

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

Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+3% Synergy $110.22
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $75.61
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $94.95
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-8% Synergy $32.03
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-11% Synergy $50.70
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-12% Synergy $36.91

Creatures

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

Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+28% Synergy $0.62
Aviary Mechanic Aviary Mechanic
+28% Synergy $0.10
Resolute Reinforcements Resolute Reinforcements
+28% Synergy $0.07
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+27% Synergy $3.01
Phyrexian Walker Phyrexian Walker
+27% Synergy $1.12
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+26% Synergy $7.25
Cosmogrand Zenith Cosmogrand Zenith
+26% Synergy $8.47
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+25% Synergy $0.47
Memnite Memnite
+25% Synergy $2.66
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+24% Synergy $2.86
Clarion Spirit Clarion Spirit
+24% Synergy $0.17
Shepherd of the Flock Shepherd of the Flock
+24% Synergy $0.06
Sunpearl Kirin Sunpearl Kirin
+23% Synergy $0.26
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+22% Synergy $3.51
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+22% Synergy $0.80
Helpful Hunter Helpful Hunter
+22% Synergy $0.13
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+21% Synergy $0.12
Samwise the Stouthearted Samwise the Stouthearted
+21% Synergy $0.11
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+18% Synergy $5.29
Glint Hawk Glint Hawk
+18% Synergy $1.31
Lunarch Veteran Luminous Phantom Lunarch Veteran
+17% Synergy $0.16
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+14% Synergy $8.68
Ambrosia Whiteheart Ambrosia Whiteheart
+13% Synergy $0.09
Leonin Lightscribe Leonin Lightscribe
+13% Synergy $0.41
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+12% Synergy $1.59
Novice Inspector Novice Inspector
+12% Synergy $0.12
Gingerbrute Gingerbrute
+12% Synergy $0.21
Dawnbringer Cleric Dawnbringer Cleric
+11% Synergy $0.09
Topplegeist Topplegeist
+11% Synergy $0.15
Salvage Scout Salvage Scout
+11% Synergy $0.12
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+10% Synergy $4.15
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+10% Synergy $0.18
God-Eternal Oketra God-Eternal Oketra
+10% Synergy $2.12
Oltec Matterweaver Oltec Matterweaver
+10% Synergy $1.44
Twinblade Geist Twinblade Invocation Twinblade Geist
+10% Synergy $0.06
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+9% Synergy $0.10
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+8% Synergy $0.76
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+6% Synergy $2.34
Priest of Ancient Lore Priest of Ancient Lore
+6% Synergy $0.20
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+5% Synergy $10.21
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+4% Synergy $10.37
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+4% Synergy $37.18
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+3% Synergy $42.37
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+3% Synergy $0.22
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-1% Synergy $3.55
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
-1% Synergy $5.13
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
-2% Synergy $0.63
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-3% Synergy $0.18
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-7% Synergy $0.26
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-9% Synergy $0.28

Instants

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

Defiant Strike Defiant Strike
+38% Synergy $0.04
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+26% Synergy $5.70
Shelter Shelter
+25% Synergy $0.08
Niveous Wisps Niveous Wisps
+22% Synergy $0.54
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+19% Synergy $0.22
Rebellious Strike Rebellious Strike
+18% Synergy $0.03
Emerge Unscathed Emerge Unscathed
+16% Synergy $0.26
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+15% Synergy $0.27
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+15% Synergy $3.96
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+14% Synergy $0.05
Will of the Mardu Will of the Mardu
+14% Synergy $2.58
Scapegoat Scapegoat
+14% Synergy $0.53
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+13% Synergy $1.53
To Arms! To Arms!
+13% Synergy $0.24
Bandage Bandage
+13% Synergy $0.17
Light the Way Light the Way
+12% Synergy $0.02
Guided Strike Guided Strike
+11% Synergy $0.10
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+10% Synergy $1.66
Scout's Warning Scout's Warning
+10% Synergy $3.56
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+9% Synergy $6.78
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+8% Synergy $3.27
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+8% Synergy $0.86
Recruit the Worthy Recruit the Worthy
+8% Synergy $0.06
Revitalize Revitalize
+7% Synergy $0.05
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+7% Synergy $0.23
Unwanted Remake Unwanted Remake
+7% Synergy $0.13
Aura Blast Aura Blast
+7% Synergy $0.25
Pressure Point Pressure Point
+6% Synergy $0.03
Rally the Monastery Rally the Monastery
+6% Synergy $0.07
Carom Carom
+6% Synergy $0.01
Plunge into Winter Plunge into Winter
+6% Synergy $0.07
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+5% Synergy $18.17
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+5% Synergy $0.46
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+5% Synergy $0.70
Abeyance Abeyance
+5% Synergy $11.42
Courageous Resolve Courageous Resolve
+5% Synergy $0.40
Get Lost Get Lost
+3% Synergy $4.43
Fateful Absence Fateful Absence
+3% Synergy $0.33
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+2% Synergy $0.23
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+1% Synergy $0.13
Ephemerate Ephemerate
0% Synergy $3.70
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
0% Synergy $1.30
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
0% Synergy $15.61
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-1% Synergy $0.56
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
-1% Synergy $0.56
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-3% Synergy $7.99
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-4% Synergy $8.69
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-9% Synergy $0.46
Disenchant Disenchant
-10% Synergy $0.17

Sorceries

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

Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+17% Synergy $0.27
Honor Honor
+16% Synergy $0.14
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+14% Synergy $0.27
Sram's Expertise Sram's Expertise
+14% Synergy $0.40
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+13% Synergy $0.22
Homestead Courage Homestead Courage
+13% Synergy $0.07
Spectral Procession Spectral Procession
+9% Synergy $0.26
Battle Screech Battle Screech
+8% Synergy $0.10
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+6% Synergy $0.19
Sunset Revelry Sunset Revelry
+6% Synergy $0.13
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+5% Synergy $0.15
Raise the Past Raise the Past
+5% Synergy $1.16
Makindi Stampede Makindi Mesas Makindi Stampede
+5% Synergy $0.16
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+4% Synergy $1.38
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+4% Synergy $0.71
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+4% Synergy $0.15
Nomads' Assembly Nomads' Assembly
+4% Synergy $0.56
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+3% Synergy $2.16
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+3% Synergy $1.23
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+2% Synergy $0.26
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+2% Synergy $6.31
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+2% Synergy $0.12
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+1% Synergy $0.45
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+1% Synergy $0.70
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+1% Synergy $3.16
Austere Command Austere Command
-5% Synergy $0.18
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-6% Synergy $1.70
Farewell Farewell
-10% Synergy $3.35

Utility Artifacts

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

Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+25% Synergy $1.84
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+21% Synergy $1.30
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+18% Synergy $4.02
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+15% Synergy $2.89
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+15% Synergy $3.36
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+11% Synergy $0.34
Bone Saw Bone Saw
+10% Synergy $0.05
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+9% Synergy $0.21
Glamdring Glamdring
+9% Synergy $1.11
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+8% Synergy $10.98
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
+8% Synergy $4.84
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+8% Synergy $0.86
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+6% Synergy $2.48
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+6% Synergy $0.49
Clown Car Clown Car
+6% Synergy $5.08
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+5% Synergy $1.88
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+5% Synergy $24.47
Glimmer Lens Glimmer Lens
+5% Synergy $2.41
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+3% Synergy $0.61
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+2% Synergy $4.75
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+1% Synergy $19.67
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy $1.22
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
-3% Synergy $2.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy $4.32
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-9% Synergy $2.49
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-13% Synergy $5.35
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-14% Synergy $5.30

Enchantments

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

Murmuration Murmuration
+34% Synergy $0.22
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+23% Synergy $2.03
Aligned Heart Aligned Heart
+19% Synergy $0.40
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+17% Synergy $13.07
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+15% Synergy $0.24
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+14% Synergy $7.02
Tempest Technique Tempest Technique
+9% Synergy $0.45
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+9% Synergy $0.24
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+9% Synergy $0.67
Feather of Flight Feather of Flight
+8% Synergy $0.20
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+7% Synergy $0.47
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+5% Synergy $2.19
Together Forever Together Forever
+4% Synergy $0.20
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+2% Synergy $2.95
Angelic Gift Angelic Gift
+2% Synergy $0.18
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+2% Synergy $0.48
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+1% Synergy $0.16
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+1% Synergy $2.25
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+1% Synergy $0.91
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-3% Synergy $24.55
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-3% Synergy $2.98
True Conviction True Conviction
-3% Synergy $4.01
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-3% Synergy $2.07
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-4% Synergy $6.12
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-4% Synergy $44.22
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-9% Synergy $1.50
Land Tax Land Tax
-13% Synergy $22.17
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-13% Synergy $5.46

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+5% Synergy $30.44
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+3% Synergy $0.65

Utility Lands

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

Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+16% Synergy $0.15
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+15% Synergy $4.15
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+7% Synergy $0.39
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+6% Synergy $1.88
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+5% Synergy $3.84
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+5% Synergy $3.24
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+4% Synergy $0.15
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+4% Synergy $0.34
Hidden Courtyard Hidden Courtyard
+4% Synergy $0.07
Fountainport Fountainport
+3% Synergy $3.29
War Room War Room
+2% Synergy $3.04
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $35.27
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+2% Synergy $0.29
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+2% Synergy $7.21
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
0% Synergy $0.07
Karoo Karoo
-1% Synergy $1.09
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
-1% Synergy $6.54
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.03
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
-3% Synergy $1.87
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-3% Synergy $0.14
Three Tree City Three Tree City
-6% Synergy $18.31
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-7% Synergy $39.21
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-9% Synergy $0.31
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-14% Synergy $16.74

Mana Artifacts

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

Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+20% Synergy $0.26
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+15% Synergy $0.25
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+13% Synergy $1.06
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+10% Synergy $9.83
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+9% Synergy $0.48
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+9% Synergy $26.65
Jeweled Amulet Jeweled Amulet
+7% Synergy $9.88
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+6% Synergy $0.12
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+5% Synergy $62.61
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+5% Synergy $2.05
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+5% Synergy $0.69
Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+5% Synergy $0.22
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.16
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $1.05
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.16
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
0% Synergy $8.66
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.48
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-3% Synergy $3.55
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-6% Synergy $23.24

Lands

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

Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+15% Synergy $0.27
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+10% Synergy $4.15
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+10% Synergy $1.66
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+7% Synergy $0.17
Makindi Stampede Makindi Mesas Makindi Stampede
+5% Synergy $0.16
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+3% Synergy $2.16
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.52
Mirrex Mirrex
+3% Synergy $0.45
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+2% Synergy $0.27
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+2% Synergy $0.23
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+1% Synergy $0.70
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
0% Synergy $3.16
Plains Plains
-3% Synergy $0.05

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