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Gandalf, White Rider
Price tag $2.01

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

#2548 Current Rank
#2571 Last Week
#2681 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.

Sally Pride, Lioness Leader Sally Pride, Lioness Leader
+11% Synergy $0.39
Leonardo, Big Brother Leonardo, Big Brother
+11% Synergy $0.19
Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
+10% Synergy $0.34
Quill-Blade Laureate Quill-Blade Laureate
+8% Synergy $0.06
Informed Inkwright Informed Inkwright
+8% Synergy $0.29

High Synergy Cards

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

Whitemane Lion Whitemane Lion
+49% Synergy $0.17
Kor Skyfisher Kor Skyfisher
+44% Synergy $0.52
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+42% Synergy $0.29
Rescuer Chwinga Rescuer Chwinga
+38% Synergy $0.24
Defiant Strike Defiant Strike
+37% Synergy $0.15
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+37% Synergy $0.52
Cosmogrand Zenith Cosmogrand Zenith
+36% Synergy $6.41
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+36% Synergy $0.41
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+35% Synergy $0.34
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+35% Synergy $0.79

Top Cards

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

Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+34% Synergy $1.94
Reprieve Reprieve
+33% Synergy $1.16
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+32% Synergy $0.28
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+30% Synergy $5.37
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+28% Synergy $4.80
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+22% Synergy $7.40
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+12% Synergy $4.41
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-1% Synergy $1.43
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $0.91
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-3% Synergy $0.97

Game Changers

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

Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+2% Synergy $157.73
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $122.46
The One Ring The One Ring
-2% Synergy $99.03
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-11% Synergy $55.57
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-11% Synergy $36.19
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-12% Synergy $57.27
Farewell Farewell
-12% Synergy $6.50

Creatures

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

Thraben Inspector Thraben Inspector
+31% Synergy $0.24
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+31% Synergy $0.47
Clarion Spirit Clarion Spirit
+28% Synergy $0.28
Aviary Mechanic Aviary Mechanic
+25% Synergy $0.09
Helpful Hunter Helpful Hunter
+24% Synergy $0.29
Resolute Reinforcements Resolute Reinforcements
+24% Synergy $0.27
Memnite Memnite
+24% Synergy $2.83
Sunpearl Kirin Sunpearl Kirin
+23% Synergy $0.24
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+22% Synergy $0.41
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+22% Synergy $2.64
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+22% Synergy $0.84
Phyrexian Walker Phyrexian Walker
+21% Synergy $1.42
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+20% Synergy $4.49
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+20% Synergy $0.35
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+18% Synergy $9.31
Samwise the Stouthearted Samwise the Stouthearted
+18% Synergy $0.22
Shepherd of the Flock Shepherd of the Flock
+18% Synergy $0.21
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+16% Synergy $0.30
Glint Hawk Glint Hawk
+15% Synergy $1.32
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+14% Synergy $18.48
Leonin Lightscribe Leonin Lightscribe
+14% Synergy $0.41
God-Eternal Oketra God-Eternal Oketra
+13% Synergy $3.28
Adept Watershaper Adept Watershaper
+13% Synergy $0.56
Novice Inspector Novice Inspector
+13% Synergy $0.29
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+12% Synergy $0.29
Oltec Matterweaver Oltec Matterweaver
+12% Synergy $1.81
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+11% Synergy $8.31
Ambrosia Whiteheart Ambrosia Whiteheart
+10% Synergy $0.16
Lunarch Veteran Luminous Phantom Lunarch Veteran
+9% Synergy $0.31
Nurturing Pixie Nurturing Pixie
+9% Synergy $0.29
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+8% Synergy $0.45
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+7% Synergy $1.89
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+7% Synergy $0.84
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+6% Synergy $5.26
Priest of Ancient Lore Priest of Ancient Lore
+6% Synergy $0.35
Kindly Customer Kindly Customer
+6% Synergy $0.32
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+5% Synergy $3.75
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+5% Synergy $0.24
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+4% Synergy $2.76
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+3% Synergy $55.72
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+3% Synergy $0.29
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+2% Synergy $33.14
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+1% Synergy $14.05
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
-2% Synergy $6.01
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
-3% Synergy $0.47
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-4% Synergy $0.31
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-5% Synergy $2.97
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-5% Synergy $0.39
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-6% Synergy $0.32
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-9% Synergy $16.38

Instants

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

Niveous Wisps Niveous Wisps
+25% Synergy $0.47
Shelter Shelter
+23% Synergy $0.20
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+17% Synergy $5.85
Rebellious Strike Rebellious Strike
+17% Synergy $0.11
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+16% Synergy $0.38
Emerge Unscathed Emerge Unscathed
+15% Synergy $0.38
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+14% Synergy $6.16
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+13% Synergy $2.92
To Arms! To Arms!
+13% Synergy $0.31
Bandage Bandage
+13% Synergy $0.14
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+12% Synergy $1.29
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+12% Synergy $0.19
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+11% Synergy $0.26
Scapegoat Scapegoat
+11% Synergy $0.50
Guided Strike Guided Strike
+11% Synergy $0.20
Will of the Mardu Will of the Mardu
+10% Synergy $1.53
Aura Blast Aura Blast
+9% Synergy $0.29
Scout's Warning Scout's Warning
+9% Synergy $3.63
Light the Way Light the Way
+9% Synergy $0.23
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+8% Synergy $0.49
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+8% Synergy $1.55
Unwanted Remake Unwanted Remake
+7% Synergy $0.26
The Last Ronin's Technique The Last Ronin's Technique
+7% Synergy $0.21
Plunge into Winter Plunge into Winter
+7% Synergy $0.20
Get Lost Get Lost
+6% Synergy $4.36
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+6% Synergy $0.35
Revitalize Revitalize
+6% Synergy $0.28
Airbending Lesson Airbending Lesson
+6% Synergy $0.16
Courageous Resolve Courageous Resolve
+6% Synergy $0.49
Show of Confidence Show of Confidence
+6% Synergy $0.11
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+5% Synergy $3.18
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+5% Synergy $7.24
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+5% Synergy $1.22
Pressure Point Pressure Point
+5% Synergy $0.05
That's Rough Buddy That's Rough Buddy
+5% Synergy $0.27
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+2% Synergy $21.17
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+2% Synergy $5.14
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+2% Synergy $0.12
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+1% Synergy $23.34
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+1% Synergy $7.31
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.25
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
0% Synergy $0.58
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
-2% Synergy $2.33
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
-2% Synergy $0.80
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-3% Synergy $18.26
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-3% Synergy $7.14
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-3% Synergy $1.12
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-5% Synergy $0.33
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-6% Synergy $1.93
Disenchant Disenchant
-7% Synergy $0.08

Sorceries

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

Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+16% Synergy $0.30
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+15% Synergy $0.23
Honor Honor
+14% Synergy $0.24
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+13% Synergy $0.36
Sram's Expertise Sram's Expertise
+13% Synergy $0.53
Homestead Courage Homestead Courage
+11% Synergy $0.18
Battle Screech Battle Screech
+10% Synergy $0.20
Spectral Procession Spectral Procession
+7% Synergy $0.23
Antiquities on the Loose Antiquities on the Loose
+7% Synergy $0.24
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+6% Synergy $0.31
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+6% Synergy $0.33
United Front United Front
+6% Synergy $2.42
Sunset Revelry Sunset Revelry
+6% Synergy $0.16
Practiced Offense Practiced Offense
+6% Synergy $0.33
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+5% Synergy $0.24
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+4% Synergy $0.32
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+4% Synergy $0.75
Makindi Stampede Makindi Mesas Makindi Stampede
+4% Synergy $0.17
Nomads' Assembly Nomads' Assembly
+4% Synergy $0.64
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+3% Synergy $3.49
Raise the Past Raise the Past
+3% Synergy $0.40
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+2% Synergy $3.43
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+2% Synergy $1.95
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+2% Synergy $1.84
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+1% Synergy $0.29
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
0% Synergy $0.33
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
0% Synergy $1.26
Austere Command Austere Command
-5% Synergy $0.59
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-7% Synergy $2.68

Utility Artifacts

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

Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+21% Synergy $2.05
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+18% Synergy $3.12
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+13% Synergy $5.59
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+13% Synergy $0.87
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+12% Synergy $0.32
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+12% Synergy $7.16
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
+11% Synergy $11.80
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+10% Synergy $0.62
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
+9% Synergy $6.38
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+8% Synergy $0.69
Bone Saw Bone Saw
+8% Synergy $0.07
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+6% Synergy $12.27
Glamdring Glamdring
+6% Synergy $2.50
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+5% Synergy $0.98
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+5% Synergy $1.49
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+5% Synergy $32.10
Shrine of Loyal Legions Shrine of Loyal Legions
+5% Synergy $0.25
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+4% Synergy $2.54
Glimmer Lens Glimmer Lens
+4% Synergy $2.91
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+4% Synergy $5.12
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+3% Synergy $0.82
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
0% Synergy $23.94
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
0% Synergy $7.01
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $3.56
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-8% Synergy $1.85
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-8% Synergy $1.43

Enchantments

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

Murmuration Murmuration
+33% Synergy $0.40
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+26% Synergy $0.75
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+20% Synergy $3.13
Aligned Heart Aligned Heart
+20% Synergy $0.22
Kinbinding Kinbinding
+16% Synergy $0.35
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+14% Synergy $8.87
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+13% Synergy $15.07
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+13% Synergy $0.35
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+13% Synergy $0.48
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+10% Synergy $1.25
Tempest Technique Tempest Technique
+10% Synergy $0.76
Feather of Flight Feather of Flight
+9% Synergy $0.29
Graduation Day Graduation Day
+6% Synergy $0.23
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+5% Synergy $8.79
Angelic Gift Angelic Gift
+5% Synergy $0.38
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+5% Synergy $0.48
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+3% Synergy $0.37
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+3% Synergy $0.42
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+3% Synergy $2.52
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+2% Synergy $0.44
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
0% Synergy $2.38
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-1% Synergy $8.38
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-1% Synergy $1.34
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
-1% Synergy $1.02
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-2% Synergy $29.82
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-4% Synergy $4.77
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-5% Synergy $57.18
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-8% Synergy $0.56
Land Tax Land Tax
-12% Synergy $15.72
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-15% Synergy $3.46
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-15% Synergy $3.52

Planeswalkers

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

Ajani, Outland Chaperone Ajani, Outland Chaperone
+6% Synergy $1.55
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+4% Synergy $1.66
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
0% Synergy $39.94

Utility Lands

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

Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+15% Synergy $6.34
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+15% Synergy $0.27
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+8% Synergy $0.40
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+5% Synergy $5.47
Hidden Courtyard Hidden Courtyard
+5% Synergy $0.21
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+4% Synergy $3.42
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+3% Synergy $0.26
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+3% Synergy $0.44
Fountainport Fountainport
+3% Synergy $2.91
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+1% Synergy $0.36
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+1% Synergy $0.87
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+1% Synergy $4.43
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
0% Synergy $0.33
Karoo Karoo
0% Synergy $1.22
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $2.31
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-1% Synergy $39.52
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.54
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-3% Synergy $0.31
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
-3% Synergy $5.70
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-4% Synergy $6.11
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
-4% Synergy $1.40
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-6% Synergy $1.11
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-7% Synergy $51.56
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-9% Synergy $0.31
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-15% Synergy $8.20

Mana Artifacts

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

Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+16% Synergy $0.40
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+11% Synergy $0.39
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+11% Synergy $0.35
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+11% Synergy $0.36
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+11% Synergy $0.65
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+8% Synergy $11.84
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+6% Synergy $38.55
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+6% Synergy $0.34
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+4% Synergy $69.59
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+4% Synergy $4.54
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.34
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
0% Synergy $0.26
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
0% Synergy $10.73
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $2.90
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-3% Synergy $3.87
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-6% Synergy $36.86
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-7% Synergy $1.17

Lands

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

Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+11% Synergy $0.26
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+8% Synergy $1.55
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.27
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+4% Synergy $2.76
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+4% Synergy $0.40
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+4% Synergy $0.28
Makindi Stampede Makindi Mesas Makindi Stampede
+4% Synergy $0.17
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+3% Synergy $3.49
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.25
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
0% Synergy $3.48
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
0% Synergy $1.26
Plains Plains
-3% Synergy $0.15

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