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Gandalf, White Rider
Price tag $1.18

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

#2712 Current Rank
#2479 Last Week
#2443 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.

Cosmogrand Zenith Cosmogrand Zenith
+32% Synergy $12.59
Zealous Display Zealous Display
+7% Synergy $0.03
Dauntless Scrapbot Dauntless Scrapbot
+7% Synergy $0.16
Lightstall Inquisitor Lightstall Inquisitor
+4% Synergy $0.45
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
0% Synergy $18.25

High Synergy Cards

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

Whitemane Lion Whitemane Lion
+52% Synergy $0.11
Kor Skyfisher Kor Skyfisher
+50% Synergy $0.31
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+49% Synergy $0.25
Rescuer Chwinga Rescuer Chwinga
+41% Synergy $0.10
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+41% Synergy $0.44
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+41% Synergy $0.29
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+40% Synergy $0.36
Defiant Strike Defiant Strike
+40% Synergy $0.03
Reprieve Reprieve
+40% Synergy $1.07
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+38% Synergy $0.21

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 $3.48
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+37% Synergy $0.86
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+30% Synergy $0.24
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+28% Synergy $1.54
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+26% Synergy $1.84
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+16% Synergy $3.07
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+3% Synergy $47.96
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $0.74
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-1% Synergy $0.93
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-3% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

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

Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+3% Synergy $103.74
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $82.70
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+1% Synergy $75.40
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $95.04
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
-4% Synergy $13.52
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-8% Synergy $36.35
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-10% Synergy $49.97
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-14% Synergy $35.22

Creatures

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

Thraben Inspector Thraben Inspector
+35% Synergy $0.07
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+30% Synergy $0.80
Aviary Mechanic Aviary Mechanic
+30% Synergy $0.16
Resolute Reinforcements Resolute Reinforcements
+28% Synergy $0.10
Phyrexian Walker Phyrexian Walker
+27% Synergy $1.30
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+26% Synergy $0.57
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+26% Synergy $2.67
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+25% Synergy $4.78
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+25% Synergy $5.86
Memnite Memnite
+25% Synergy $2.43
Shepherd of the Flock Shepherd of the Flock
+25% Synergy $0.12
Clarion Spirit Clarion Spirit
+24% Synergy $0.28
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+23% Synergy $3.08
Samwise the Stouthearted Samwise the Stouthearted
+23% Synergy $0.09
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+22% Synergy $3.39
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+22% Synergy $0.71
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+21% Synergy $0.12
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+18% Synergy $4.67
Helpful Hunter Helpful Hunter
+18% Synergy $0.17
Glint Hawk Glint Hawk
+18% Synergy $0.61
Lunarch Veteran Luminous Phantom Lunarch Veteran
+17% Synergy $0.18
Sunpearl Kirin Sunpearl Kirin
+17% Synergy $0.21
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+13% Synergy $1.22
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+13% Synergy $12.32
Ambrosia Whiteheart Ambrosia Whiteheart
+13% Synergy $0.12
Leonin Lightscribe Leonin Lightscribe
+13% Synergy $0.40
Gingerbrute Gingerbrute
+13% Synergy $0.17
Fortress Kin-Guard Fortress Kin-Guard
+13% Synergy $0.05
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+12% Synergy $3.96
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+12% Synergy $0.10
Novice Inspector Novice Inspector
+12% Synergy $0.11
Salvage Scout Salvage Scout
+12% Synergy $0.10
Dawnbringer Cleric Dawnbringer Cleric
+11% Synergy $0.07
God-Eternal Oketra God-Eternal Oketra
+11% Synergy $1.33
Topplegeist Topplegeist
+11% Synergy $0.24
Twinblade Geist Twinblade Invocation Twinblade Geist
+11% Synergy $0.07
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+9% Synergy $0.16
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+8% Synergy $0.63
Priest of Ancient Lore Priest of Ancient Lore
+6% Synergy $0.25
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+5% Synergy $2.51
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+4% Synergy $37.50
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+4% Synergy $9.14
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+3% Synergy $9.60
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+2% Synergy $0.23
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
-1% Synergy $0.71
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-3% Synergy $2.53
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
-3% Synergy $5.26
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-4% Synergy $0.22
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-9% Synergy $0.29
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-9% Synergy $0.25

Instants

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

Shelter Shelter
+27% Synergy $0.14
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+25% Synergy $4.78
Niveous Wisps Niveous Wisps
+21% Synergy $0.69
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+19% Synergy $0.24
Emerge Unscathed Emerge Unscathed
+17% Synergy $0.29
Rebellious Strike Rebellious Strike
+17% Synergy $0.04
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+16% Synergy $0.24
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+16% Synergy $4.35
Will of the Mardu Will of the Mardu
+16% Synergy $2.51
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+14% Synergy $1.48
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+14% Synergy $0.05
Scapegoat Scapegoat
+14% Synergy $0.54
Bandage Bandage
+13% Synergy $0.14
Light the Way Light the Way
+12% Synergy $0.03
To Arms! To Arms!
+12% Synergy $0.19
Guided Strike Guided Strike
+12% Synergy $0.10
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+11% Synergy $1.69
Scout's Warning Scout's Warning
+10% Synergy $3.55
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+9% Synergy $0.86
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+9% Synergy $6.26
Aura Blast Aura Blast
+8% Synergy $0.23
Recruit the Worthy Recruit the Worthy
+8% Synergy $0.10
Rally the Monastery Rally the Monastery
+8% Synergy $0.14
Carom Carom
+8% Synergy $0.02
Revitalize Revitalize
+7% Synergy $0.05
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+7% Synergy $0.26
Unwanted Remake Unwanted Remake
+7% Synergy $0.16
Pressure Point Pressure Point
+7% Synergy $0.05
Plunge into Winter Plunge into Winter
+7% Synergy $0.07
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+6% Synergy $2.84
Abeyance Abeyance
+6% Synergy $10.43
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+5% Synergy $16.96
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+5% Synergy $0.78
Courageous Resolve Courageous Resolve
+5% Synergy $0.43
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+4% Synergy $0.27
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+3% Synergy $0.43
Get Lost Get Lost
+3% Synergy $5.08
Fateful Absence Fateful Absence
+3% Synergy $0.42
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+1% Synergy $0.13
Ephemerate Ephemerate
0% Synergy $3.47
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
0% Synergy $1.39
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
0% Synergy $16.26
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-2% Synergy $0.40
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
-2% Synergy $0.52
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-3% Synergy $6.24
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-3% Synergy $1.19
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-5% Synergy $8.32
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
-5% Synergy $2.29
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-9% Synergy $0.38
Disenchant Disenchant
-9% Synergy $0.16

Sorceries

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

Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+18% Synergy $0.30
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+14% Synergy $0.21
Sram's Expertise Sram's Expertise
+14% Synergy $0.53
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+13% Synergy $0.27
Homestead Courage Homestead Courage
+13% Synergy $0.06
Spectral Procession Spectral Procession
+10% Synergy $0.25
Battle Screech Battle Screech
+7% Synergy $0.12
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+6% Synergy $0.22
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+5% Synergy $1.15
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+5% Synergy $1.71
Sunset Revelry Sunset Revelry
+5% Synergy $0.11
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+4% Synergy $0.14
Nomads' Assembly Nomads' Assembly
+4% Synergy $0.57
Makindi Stampede Makindi Mesas Makindi Stampede
+4% Synergy $0.14
Exorcise Exorcise
+4% Synergy $0.34
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+3% Synergy $0.35
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+3% Synergy $5.74
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+3% Synergy $0.12
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+3% Synergy $0.65
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+2% Synergy $1.37
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+2% Synergy $0.66
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+1% Synergy $0.63
Raise the Past Raise the Past
+1% Synergy $1.76
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+1% Synergy $0.13
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+1% Synergy $1.98
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
-1% Synergy $0.16
Austere Command Austere Command
-6% Synergy $0.36
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-7% Synergy $1.32
Farewell Farewell
-10% Synergy $4.02

Utility Artifacts

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

Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+26% Synergy $1.91
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+21% Synergy $1.29
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+17% Synergy $4.78
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+17% Synergy $4.54
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+14% Synergy $4.39
Glamdring Glamdring
+10% Synergy $0.76
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+9% Synergy $0.26
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+9% Synergy $0.36
Bone Saw Bone Saw
+9% Synergy $0.05
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
+8% Synergy $6.78
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+7% Synergy $0.97
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+7% Synergy $10.61
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+6% Synergy $1.49
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+6% Synergy $0.32
Clown Car Clown Car
+6% Synergy $4.80
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+5% Synergy $24.82
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+4% Synergy $1.56
Glimmer Lens Glimmer Lens
+4% Synergy $2.46
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+4% Synergy $3.17
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+3% Synergy $0.67
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+2% Synergy $5.16
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+1% Synergy $20.05
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-4% Synergy $1.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-5% Synergy $4.54
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-8% Synergy $3.10
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-11% Synergy $3.72
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-13% Synergy $5.28

Enchantments

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

Murmuration Murmuration
+33% Synergy $1.20
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+22% Synergy $1.34
Aligned Heart Aligned Heart
+19% Synergy $0.58
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+18% Synergy $9.52
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+14% Synergy $5.61
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+13% Synergy $0.22
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+12% Synergy $0.52
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+10% Synergy $0.60
Feather of Flight Feather of Flight
+8% Synergy $0.22
Tempest Technique Tempest Technique
+8% Synergy $0.88
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 $2.59
Together Forever Together Forever
+5% Synergy $0.18
Starlight Spectacular Starlight Spectacular
+4% Synergy $0.41
In the Trenches In the Trenches
+4% Synergy $0.29
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+2% Synergy $3.29
Angelic Gift Angelic Gift
+2% Synergy $0.16
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+2% Synergy $0.60
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+2% Synergy $0.44
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+1% Synergy $2.33
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+1% Synergy $1.19
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
0% Synergy $0.17
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
0% Synergy $4.04
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-1% Synergy $1.61
True Conviction True Conviction
-2% Synergy $4.08
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-3% Synergy $24.24
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-3% Synergy $3.09
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-4% Synergy $4.52
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-5% Synergy $45.69
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-9% Synergy $1.51
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-12% Synergy $4.59
Land Tax Land Tax
-13% Synergy $20.65

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+3% Synergy $0.98
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+2% Synergy $35.15

Utility Lands

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

Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+17% Synergy $0.18
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+16% Synergy $4.80
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+7% Synergy $0.40
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+6% Synergy $3.42
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+6% Synergy $1.36
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.34
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+4% Synergy $0.56
Hidden Courtyard Hidden Courtyard
+4% Synergy $0.05
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+3% Synergy $0.23
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+3% Synergy $42.14
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+3% Synergy $4.46
Fountainport Fountainport
+3% Synergy $4.96
War Room War Room
+2% Synergy $2.90
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+1% Synergy $8.07
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+1% Synergy $7.96
Karoo Karoo
0% Synergy $1.04
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-1% Synergy $0.09
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
-3% Synergy $1.37
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-3% Synergy $0.16
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $2.59
Three Tree City Three Tree City
-6% Synergy $20.05
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-8% Synergy $35.87
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-8% Synergy $0.33
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-14% Synergy $16.80

Mana Artifacts

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

Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+20% Synergy $0.23
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+17% Synergy $0.23
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+13% Synergy $1.38
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+11% Synergy $9.02
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+10% Synergy $0.51
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+10% Synergy $25.71
Jeweled Amulet Jeweled Amulet
+8% Synergy $10.61
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+7% Synergy $0.21
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+6% Synergy $1.36
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+6% Synergy $0.60
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+5% Synergy $65.81
Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+5% Synergy $0.16
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+2% Synergy $39.77
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.15
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $1.15
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
0% Synergy $8.02
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.39
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.17
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-4% Synergy $3.60
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-6% Synergy $20.31

Lands

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

Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+16% Synergy $0.24
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+12% Synergy $3.96
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+11% Synergy $1.69
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+7% Synergy $0.21
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+5% Synergy $1.71
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+4% Synergy $0.27
Makindi Stampede Makindi Mesas Makindi Stampede
+4% Synergy $0.14
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+3% Synergy $0.33
Mirrex Mirrex
+3% Synergy $0.56
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.55
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+2% Synergy $0.66
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
0% Synergy $3.18
Plains Plains
-4% Synergy $0.06

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