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Gandalf, White Rider
Price tag $2.09

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

#2854 Current Rank
#2925 Last Week
#2647 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
+11% Synergy $0.56
Endless Foot Assault Endless Foot Assault
+11% Synergy $4.29
Kinscaer Sentry Kinscaer Sentry
+6% Synergy $0.61
Kinbinding Kinbinding
+5% Synergy $0.34
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+4% Synergy $23.27

High Synergy Cards

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

Whitemane Lion Whitemane Lion
+49% Synergy $0.24
Kor Skyfisher Kor Skyfisher
+46% Synergy $0.37
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+44% Synergy $0.59
Rescuer Chwinga Rescuer Chwinga
+40% Synergy $0.15
Cosmogrand Zenith Cosmogrand Zenith
+39% Synergy $5.48
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+38% Synergy $0.51
Defiant Strike Defiant Strike
+38% Synergy $0.12
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+37% Synergy $0.46
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+37% Synergy $0.36
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+35% Synergy $1.09

Top Cards

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

Reprieve Reprieve
+35% Synergy $1.90
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+35% Synergy $0.35
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+32% Synergy $4.34
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+31% Synergy $0.23
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+28% Synergy $5.67
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+20% Synergy $4.80
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+13% Synergy $4.85
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $1.28
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-3% Synergy $1.37
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $1.25

Game Changers

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

Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+2% Synergy $139.18
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $111.70
The One Ring The One Ring
-2% Synergy $106.65
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-10% Synergy $32.30
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-11% Synergy $51.58
Farewell Farewell
-11% Synergy $7.19
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-13% Synergy $49.53

Creatures

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

Thraben Inspector Thraben Inspector
+33% Synergy $0.09
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+32% Synergy $0.39
Clarion Spirit Clarion Spirit
+28% Synergy $0.20
Aviary Mechanic Aviary Mechanic
+28% Synergy $0.09
Resolute Reinforcements Resolute Reinforcements
+27% Synergy $0.17
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+26% Synergy $1.02
Memnite Memnite
+25% Synergy $3.01
Sunpearl Kirin Sunpearl Kirin
+25% Synergy $0.34
Helpful Hunter Helpful Hunter
+24% Synergy $0.29
Phyrexian Walker Phyrexian Walker
+24% Synergy $1.52
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+22% Synergy $0.46
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+22% Synergy $2.69
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+21% Synergy $10.59
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+20% Synergy $0.59
Shepherd of the Flock Shepherd of the Flock
+20% Synergy $0.11
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+18% Synergy $4.26
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+18% Synergy $0.22
Samwise the Stouthearted Samwise the Stouthearted
+17% Synergy $0.23
Glint Hawk Glint Hawk
+17% Synergy $0.76
Leonin Lightscribe Leonin Lightscribe
+14% Synergy $0.36
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+13% Synergy $8.13
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+13% Synergy $0.29
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+13% Synergy $18.71
God-Eternal Oketra God-Eternal Oketra
+13% Synergy $3.12
Novice Inspector Novice Inspector
+12% Synergy $0.24
Ambrosia Whiteheart Ambrosia Whiteheart
+11% Synergy $0.22
Oltec Matterweaver Oltec Matterweaver
+11% Synergy $2.05
Lunarch Veteran Luminous Phantom Lunarch Veteran
+10% Synergy $0.21
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+9% Synergy $1.96
Nurturing Pixie Nurturing Pixie
+9% Synergy $0.29
Gingerbrute Gingerbrute
+8% Synergy $0.31
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+7% Synergy $3.56
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+7% Synergy $0.68
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+7% Synergy $0.17
Priest of Ancient Lore Priest of Ancient Lore
+7% Synergy $0.31
Kindly Customer Kindly Customer
+7% Synergy $0.26
Dawnbringer Cleric Dawnbringer Cleric
+7% Synergy $0.24
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+6% Synergy $13.01
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+6% Synergy $0.76
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+5% Synergy $3.24
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+3% Synergy $53.73
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+3% Synergy $0.14
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+3% Synergy $31.98
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+2% Synergy $12.99
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
-2% Synergy $0.45
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
-3% Synergy $7.09
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-4% Synergy $0.38
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-5% Synergy $0.30
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-5% Synergy $4.30
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-6% Synergy $0.33

Instants

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

Shelter Shelter
+24% Synergy $0.24
Niveous Wisps Niveous Wisps
+24% Synergy $0.54
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+19% Synergy $5.36
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+17% Synergy $0.40
Rebellious Strike Rebellious Strike
+17% Synergy $0.09
Emerge Unscathed Emerge Unscathed
+16% Synergy $0.35
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+14% Synergy $2.79
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+14% Synergy $0.19
To Arms! To Arms!
+13% Synergy $0.34
Bandage Bandage
+13% Synergy $0.14
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+12% Synergy $0.31
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+12% Synergy $2.92
Scapegoat Scapegoat
+12% Synergy $0.47
Guided Strike Guided Strike
+11% Synergy $0.17
Light the Way Light the Way
+10% Synergy $0.19
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+9% Synergy $1.22
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+9% Synergy $1.39
Will of the Mardu Will of the Mardu
+9% Synergy $1.34
Aura Blast Aura Blast
+9% Synergy $0.30
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+7% Synergy $0.48
Get Lost Get Lost
+7% Synergy $5.33
Revitalize Revitalize
+7% Synergy $0.07
Unwanted Remake Unwanted Remake
+7% Synergy $0.18
Scout's Warning Scout's Warning
+7% Synergy $3.63
Plunge into Winter Plunge into Winter
+7% Synergy $0.16
Show of Confidence Show of Confidence
+7% Synergy $0.13
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+6% Synergy $4.22
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+6% Synergy $7.92
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+6% Synergy $0.35
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+6% Synergy $2.68
Pressure Point Pressure Point
+6% Synergy $0.05
Rally the Monastery Rally the Monastery
+5% Synergy $0.14
That's Rough Buddy That's Rough Buddy
+5% Synergy $0.30
Recruit the Worthy Recruit the Worthy
+5% Synergy $0.15
Bovine Intervention Bovine Intervention
+3% Synergy $0.29
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+2% Synergy $18.36
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+2% Synergy $5.20
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+2% Synergy $0.11
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+1% Synergy $0.33
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+1% Synergy $0.45
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+1% Synergy $7.51
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
0% Synergy $22.86
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
-1% Synergy $3.44
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-2% Synergy $6.66
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-2% Synergy $0.93
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
-2% Synergy $1.01
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-3% Synergy $15.89
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-5% Synergy $0.37
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-6% Synergy $1.65
Disenchant Disenchant
-8% Synergy $0.11

Sorceries

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

Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+16% Synergy $0.31
Honor Honor
+15% Synergy $0.26
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+13% Synergy $0.34
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+13% Synergy $0.24
Sram's Expertise Sram's Expertise
+13% Synergy $0.49
Homestead Courage Homestead Courage
+12% Synergy $0.16
Spectral Procession Spectral Procession
+8% Synergy $0.26
Battle Screech Battle Screech
+8% Synergy $0.22
Sunset Revelry Sunset Revelry
+6% Synergy $0.14
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+5% Synergy $0.31
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+5% Synergy $0.26
Makindi Stampede Makindi Mesas Makindi Stampede
+5% Synergy $0.26
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+4% Synergy $2.50
Nomads' Assembly Nomads' Assembly
+4% Synergy $0.61
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+3% Synergy $0.31
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+3% Synergy $5.07
Raise the Past Raise the Past
+3% Synergy $0.92
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+3% Synergy $0.73
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+3% Synergy $0.25
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+2% Synergy $0.58
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+2% Synergy $2.33
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+1% Synergy $1.93
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
0% Synergy $1.15
Austere Command Austere Command
-4% Synergy $0.43
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-6% Synergy $2.09

Utility Artifacts

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

Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+23% Synergy $1.84
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+19% Synergy $2.55
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+15% Synergy $3.38
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+14% Synergy $6.36
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+13% Synergy $4.97
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
+11% Synergy $10.11
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+10% Synergy $0.28
Bone Saw Bone Saw
+9% Synergy $0.08
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+8% Synergy $0.49
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
+8% Synergy $6.29
Glamdring Glamdring
+7% Synergy $2.31
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+6% Synergy $0.62
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+6% Synergy $11.08
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+6% Synergy $1.35
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+5% Synergy $1.31
Shrine of Loyal Legions Shrine of Loyal Legions
+5% Synergy $0.33
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+4% Synergy $32.77
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+3% Synergy $0.80
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+3% Synergy $3.19
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+1% Synergy $20.07
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+1% Synergy $5.71
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-6% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $4.56
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-9% Synergy $4.65
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-15% Synergy $5.41

Enchantments

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

Murmuration Murmuration
+35% Synergy $0.36
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+26% Synergy $2.43
Aligned Heart Aligned Heart
+20% Synergy $0.29
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+19% Synergy $3.72
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+15% Synergy $12.75
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+15% Synergy $0.34
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+13% Synergy $7.86
Feather of Flight Feather of Flight
+10% Synergy $0.29
Tempest Technique Tempest Technique
+9% Synergy $0.39
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+9% Synergy $0.45
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+7% Synergy $1.60
Angelic Gift Angelic Gift
+5% Synergy $0.18
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+5% Synergy $0.45
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+4% Synergy $0.41
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+4% Synergy $3.04
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+3% Synergy $8.72
The Legend of Yangchen Avatar Yangchen The Legend of Yangchen
+3% Synergy $3.35
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+2% Synergy $0.27
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+2% Synergy $0.47
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
0% Synergy $4.96
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
0% Synergy $1.01
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-1% Synergy $5.79
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-3% Synergy $29.01
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-3% Synergy $1.59
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-4% Synergy $51.58
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-4% Synergy $4.79
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-10% Synergy $2.62
Land Tax Land Tax
-12% Synergy $25.63
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-14% Synergy $5.29
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-15% Synergy $5.86

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 $1.80
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-1% Synergy $40.18

Utility Lands

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

Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+15% Synergy $5.99
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+14% Synergy $0.26
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+9% Synergy $0.44
Hidden Courtyard Hidden Courtyard
+6% Synergy $0.16
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+5% Synergy $5.92
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+4% Synergy $0.31
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+4% Synergy $2.66
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+3% Synergy $0.36
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+3% Synergy $0.48
Fountainport Fountainport
+3% Synergy $2.44
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+2% Synergy $0.96
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+2% Synergy $7.35
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+1% Synergy $0.27
War Room War Room
0% Synergy $9.15
Karoo Karoo
0% Synergy $1.28
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-1% Synergy $37.08
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
-2% Synergy $1.20
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $3.70
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
-3% Synergy $5.39
Three Tree City Three Tree City
-6% Synergy $21.12
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-6% Synergy $0.30
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-7% Synergy $43.73
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-8% Synergy $4.84
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-10% Synergy $0.39
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-14% Synergy $22.56

Mana Artifacts

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

Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+17% Synergy $0.30
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+13% Synergy $0.39
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+12% Synergy $0.37
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+11% Synergy $1.06
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+10% Synergy $12.78
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+9% Synergy $0.30
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+7% Synergy $37.01
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+6% Synergy $0.25
Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+5% Synergy $0.30
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+4% Synergy $71.00
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+4% Synergy $3.71
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.31
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
0% Synergy $0.19
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $2.55
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
0% Synergy $9.70
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-3% Synergy $3.60
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.01
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-7% Synergy $34.62

Lands

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

Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+12% Synergy $0.31
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+9% Synergy $1.39
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+7% Synergy $3.56
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.28
Makindi Stampede Makindi Mesas Makindi Stampede
+5% Synergy $0.26
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+4% Synergy $0.38
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+4% Synergy $2.50
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+4% Synergy $0.28
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+1% Synergy $0.33
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
0% Synergy $3.60
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
0% Synergy $1.15
Plains Plains
-3% Synergy $0.21

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