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Gandalf, White Rider
Price tag $1.87

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

#2406 Current Rank
#2462 Last Week
#2558 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.

Adept Watershaper Adept Watershaper
+13% Synergy $0.47
Kinscaer Sentry Kinscaer Sentry
+12% Synergy $1.16
Kinbinding Kinbinding
+4% Synergy $0.31

High Synergy Cards

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

Whitemane Lion Whitemane Lion
+50% Synergy $0.10
Kor Skyfisher Kor Skyfisher
+49% Synergy $0.36
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+45% Synergy $0.28
Rescuer Chwinga Rescuer Chwinga
+41% Synergy $0.09
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+39% Synergy $0.46
Defiant Strike Defiant Strike
+39% Synergy $0.05
Cosmogrand Zenith Cosmogrand Zenith
+38% Synergy $6.23
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+37% Synergy $0.23
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+37% Synergy $0.38
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+37% Synergy $0.34

Top Cards

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

Reprieve Reprieve
+36% Synergy $1.34
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+35% Synergy $0.63
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+33% Synergy $4.15
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+31% Synergy $0.22
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+30% Synergy $5.02
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+23% Synergy $4.51
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+13% Synergy $4.01
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-1% Synergy $0.86
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-4% Synergy $0.94
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-5% Synergy $1.13

Game Changers

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

Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+3% Synergy $115.71
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $98.84
The One Ring The One Ring
-2% Synergy $101.29
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
-3% Synergy $10.96
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-9% Synergy $32.42
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-11% Synergy $46.79
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-14% Synergy $48.00

Creatures

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

Thraben Inspector Thraben Inspector
+34% Synergy $0.10
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+33% Synergy $0.34
Aviary Mechanic Aviary Mechanic
+28% Synergy $0.09
Resolute Reinforcements Resolute Reinforcements
+27% Synergy $0.07
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+26% Synergy $5.67
Sunpearl Kirin Sunpearl Kirin
+26% Synergy $0.15
Clarion Spirit Clarion Spirit
+26% Synergy $0.08
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+25% Synergy $0.49
Memnite Memnite
+25% Synergy $1.84
Phyrexian Walker Phyrexian Walker
+25% Synergy $1.36
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+23% Synergy $8.70
Helpful Hunter Helpful Hunter
+23% Synergy $0.16
Shepherd of the Flock Shepherd of the Flock
+23% Synergy $0.09
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+22% Synergy $1.75
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+20% Synergy $0.14
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+19% Synergy $3.10
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+19% Synergy $0.52
Samwise the Stouthearted Samwise the Stouthearted
+18% Synergy $0.08
Glint Hawk Glint Hawk
+18% Synergy $0.63
Leonin Lightscribe Leonin Lightscribe
+15% Synergy $0.34
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+14% Synergy $7.03
Lunarch Veteran Luminous Phantom Lunarch Veteran
+14% Synergy $0.16
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+14% Synergy $12.46
Novice Inspector Novice Inspector
+12% Synergy $0.18
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+11% Synergy $0.18
God-Eternal Oketra God-Eternal Oketra
+11% Synergy $3.52
Ambrosia Whiteheart Ambrosia Whiteheart
+11% Synergy $0.10
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+10% Synergy $1.66
Oltec Matterweaver Oltec Matterweaver
+10% Synergy $1.76
Gingerbrute Gingerbrute
+10% Synergy $0.15
Topplegeist Topplegeist
+10% Synergy $0.18
Dawnbringer Cleric Dawnbringer Cleric
+9% Synergy $0.10
Salvage Scout Salvage Scout
+9% Synergy $0.16
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+8% Synergy $0.67
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+8% Synergy $0.11
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+7% Synergy $3.97
Priest of Ancient Lore Priest of Ancient Lore
+6% Synergy $0.16
Kindly Customer Kindly Customer
+6% Synergy $0.28
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+5% Synergy $10.90
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+4% Synergy $2.88
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+3% Synergy $46.44
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+3% Synergy $37.37
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+2% Synergy $0.16
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+1% Synergy $7.61
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
-3% Synergy $0.57
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-4% Synergy $0.22
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
-4% Synergy $4.46
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-5% Synergy $2.51
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-6% Synergy $0.25
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-8% Synergy $0.25

Instants

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

Shelter Shelter
+24% Synergy $0.13
Niveous Wisps Niveous Wisps
+23% Synergy $0.57
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+22% Synergy $6.00
Rebellious Strike Rebellious Strike
+19% Synergy $0.03
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+16% Synergy $0.29
Emerge Unscathed Emerge Unscathed
+16% Synergy $0.31
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+14% Synergy $1.54
To Arms! To Arms!
+14% Synergy $0.21
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+13% Synergy $0.04
Scapegoat Scapegoat
+13% Synergy $0.49
Bandage Bandage
+13% Synergy $0.17
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+12% Synergy $0.26
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+12% Synergy $2.97
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+11% Synergy $1.44
Light the Way Light the Way
+11% Synergy $0.08
Guided Strike Guided Strike
+11% Synergy $0.14
Will of the Mardu Will of the Mardu
+10% Synergy $1.39
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+8% Synergy $0.97
Aura Blast Aura Blast
+8% Synergy $0.27
Scout's Warning Scout's Warning
+8% Synergy $3.58
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+7% Synergy $8.31
Unwanted Remake Unwanted Remake
+7% Synergy $0.13
Plunge into Winter Plunge into Winter
+7% Synergy $0.08
Recruit the Worthy Recruit the Worthy
+7% Synergy $0.03
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+6% Synergy $4.53
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+6% Synergy $0.47
Revitalize Revitalize
+6% Synergy $0.12
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+6% Synergy $0.24
That's Rough Buddy That's Rough Buddy
+6% Synergy $0.28
Pressure Point Pressure Point
+6% Synergy $0.04
Rally the Monastery Rally the Monastery
+6% Synergy $0.07
Show of Confidence Show of Confidence
+6% Synergy $0.12
Get Lost Get Lost
+5% Synergy $4.99
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+5% Synergy $1.31
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+3% Synergy $17.06
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+2% Synergy $0.09
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+1% Synergy $2.80
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+1% Synergy $0.33
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+1% Synergy $6.91
Ephemerate Ephemerate
0% Synergy $4.74
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
0% Synergy $19.76
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
0% Synergy $0.52
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-1% Synergy $1.16
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
-2% Synergy $0.85
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-3% Synergy $14.57
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-3% Synergy $8.72
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-7% Synergy $0.28
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-7% Synergy $1.01
Disenchant Disenchant
-10% Synergy $0.10

Sorceries

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

Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+16% Synergy $0.30
Honor Honor
+16% Synergy $0.15
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+14% Synergy $0.13
Sram's Expertise Sram's Expertise
+14% Synergy $0.43
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+13% Synergy $0.36
Homestead Courage Homestead Courage
+13% Synergy $0.10
Spectral Procession Spectral Procession
+9% Synergy $0.27
Battle Screech Battle Screech
+9% Synergy $0.11
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+6% Synergy $0.19
Makindi Stampede Makindi Mesas Makindi Stampede
+6% Synergy $0.15
Sunset Revelry Sunset Revelry
+6% Synergy $0.11
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+5% Synergy $0.21
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+4% Synergy $2.21
Raise the Past Raise the Past
+4% Synergy $0.89
Nomads' Assembly Nomads' Assembly
+4% Synergy $0.59
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+3% Synergy $2.14
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+3% Synergy $0.17
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+3% Synergy $0.76
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+2% Synergy $0.28
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+2% Synergy $4.83
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+2% Synergy $1.55
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+1% Synergy $0.53
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+1% Synergy $0.12
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
0% Synergy $0.97
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
0% Synergy $0.16
Austere Command Austere Command
-5% Synergy $0.44
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-6% Synergy $2.49
Farewell Farewell
-11% Synergy $5.00

Utility Artifacts

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

Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+24% Synergy $1.66
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+20% Synergy $1.72
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+15% Synergy $2.70
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+15% Synergy $6.02
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+13% Synergy $4.08
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+10% Synergy $0.21
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+10% Synergy $0.45
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
+10% Synergy $6.75
Bone Saw Bone Saw
+9% Synergy $0.08
Glamdring Glamdring
+7% Synergy $1.90
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+6% Synergy $1.61
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+6% Synergy $1.20
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
+6% Synergy $4.94
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+6% Synergy $11.15
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+5% Synergy $3.24
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+5% Synergy $0.52
Shrine of Loyal Legions Shrine of Loyal Legions
+5% Synergy $0.37
Clown Car Clown Car
+5% Synergy $5.74
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+4% Synergy $31.46
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+3% Synergy $0.72
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+1% Synergy $4.39
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
0% Synergy $19.23
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $1.64
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $4.36
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-8% Synergy $4.74
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-14% Synergy $4.31

Enchantments

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

Murmuration Murmuration
+35% Synergy $0.27
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+27% Synergy $1.80
Aligned Heart Aligned Heart
+22% Synergy $0.19
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+20% Synergy $2.87
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+15% Synergy $11.38
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+14% Synergy $0.33
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+13% Synergy $6.55
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+11% Synergy $0.35
Feather of Flight Feather of Flight
+10% Synergy $0.23
Tempest Technique Tempest Technique
+9% Synergy $0.25
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+8% Synergy $0.97
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+6% Synergy $0.52
Angelic Gift Angelic Gift
+4% Synergy $0.18
The Legend of Yangchen Avatar Yangchen The Legend of Yangchen
+4% Synergy $3.35
Together Forever Together Forever
+4% Synergy $0.19
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+3% Synergy $8.45
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+3% Synergy $0.38
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+3% Synergy $2.10
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+2% Synergy $0.17
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+2% Synergy $0.48
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
0% Synergy $0.98
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
-1% Synergy $2.89
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-3% Synergy $4.22
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-3% Synergy $28.57
True Conviction True Conviction
-3% Synergy $4.92
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-3% Synergy $1.57
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-4% Synergy $4.67
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-5% Synergy $45.51
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-9% Synergy $1.98
Land Tax Land Tax
-12% Synergy $24.31
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-14% Synergy $5.82
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-15% Synergy $5.88

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 $1.09
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+1% Synergy $29.40

Utility Lands

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

Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+15% Synergy $4.23
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+15% Synergy $0.14
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+8% Synergy $0.58
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+6% Synergy $4.99
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+5% Synergy $0.31
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+5% Synergy $0.98
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+5% Synergy $1.63
Hidden Courtyard Hidden Courtyard
+5% Synergy $0.07
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+4% Synergy $0.38
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+3% Synergy $0.14
Fountainport Fountainport
+3% Synergy $4.07
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+2% Synergy $8.40
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+1% Synergy $0.05
Karoo Karoo
+1% Synergy $1.16
War Room War Room
0% Synergy $5.07
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $35.87
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
-2% Synergy $0.87
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
-2% Synergy $4.49
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $3.27
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-6% Synergy $0.10
Three Tree City Three Tree City
-6% Synergy $24.93
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-8% Synergy $45.08
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-10% Synergy $0.31
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-14% Synergy $19.55

Mana Artifacts

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

Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+19% Synergy $0.23
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+15% Synergy $0.28
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+14% Synergy $0.77
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+11% Synergy $0.35
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+10% Synergy $12.35
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.23
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+8% Synergy $34.16
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+6% Synergy $0.27
Jeweled Amulet Jeweled Amulet
+6% Synergy $12.19
Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+5% Synergy $0.26
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+4% Synergy $65.92
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+4% Synergy $2.86
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.18
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.16
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
0% Synergy $9.00
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $1.71
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-2% Synergy $3.27
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.05
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-7% Synergy $31.84

Lands

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

Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+12% Synergy $0.26
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+11% Synergy $1.44
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+7% Synergy $3.97
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.20
Makindi Stampede Makindi Mesas Makindi Stampede
+6% Synergy $0.15
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+4% Synergy $0.28
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+4% Synergy $2.21
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+3% Synergy $0.36
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+1% Synergy $0.33
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+1% Synergy $3.77
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
0% Synergy $0.97
Plains Plains
-3% Synergy $0.22

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