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Gandalf, White Rider
Price tag $2.07

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

#3211 Current Rank
#4214 Last Week
#2739 Past 2 Years

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.

Stirring Hopesinger Stirring Hopesinger
+14% Synergy $0.38
Rapier Wit Rapier Wit
+9% Synergy $0.14
Elite Interceptor Elite Interceptor
+9% Synergy $0.12
Diary of Dreams Diary of Dreams
+8% Synergy $0.28
Erode Erode
-1% Synergy $5.37

High Synergy Cards

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

Whitemane Lion Whitemane Lion
+47% Synergy $0.29
Kor Skyfisher Kor Skyfisher
+43% Synergy $0.58
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+41% Synergy $0.35
Defiant Strike Defiant Strike
+38% Synergy $0.19
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+36% Synergy $0.55
Cosmogrand Zenith Cosmogrand Zenith
+36% Synergy $5.55
Rescuer Chwinga Rescuer Chwinga
+36% Synergy $0.24
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+36% Synergy $0.30
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+35% Synergy $0.37
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+33% Synergy $0.60

Top Cards

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

Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+33% Synergy $3.23
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+32% Synergy $0.40
Reprieve Reprieve
+31% Synergy $1.33
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+30% Synergy $5.50
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+28% Synergy $4.62
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+26% Synergy $0.60
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+23% Synergy $4.55
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+13% Synergy $4.46
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-3% Synergy $1.32
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $1.22

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $129.20
The One Ring The One Ring
-2% Synergy $108.02
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-11% Synergy $53.21
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-12% Synergy $37.03
Farewell Farewell
-13% Synergy $6.17
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-14% Synergy $58.09

Creatures

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

Thraben Inspector Thraben Inspector
+32% Synergy $0.18
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+32% Synergy $0.48
Clarion Spirit Clarion Spirit
+30% Synergy $0.23
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+24% Synergy $2.08
Helpful Hunter Helpful Hunter
+24% Synergy $0.26
Memnite Memnite
+24% Synergy $4.22
Resolute Reinforcements Resolute Reinforcements
+23% Synergy $0.22
Aviary Mechanic Aviary Mechanic
+23% Synergy $0.07
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+22% Synergy $0.37
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+22% Synergy $0.74
Sunpearl Kirin Sunpearl Kirin
+22% Synergy $0.34
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+21% Synergy $0.44
Phyrexian Walker Phyrexian Walker
+21% Synergy $1.60
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+19% Synergy $5.51
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+18% Synergy $9.19
Samwise the Stouthearted Samwise the Stouthearted
+18% Synergy $0.28
Shepherd of the Flock Shepherd of the Flock
+17% Synergy $0.27
Leonin Lightscribe Leonin Lightscribe
+16% Synergy $0.42
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+15% Synergy $22.89
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+15% Synergy $0.23
Adept Watershaper Adept Watershaper
+15% Synergy $0.48
Glint Hawk Glint Hawk
+14% Synergy $0.82
God-Eternal Oketra God-Eternal Oketra
+13% Synergy $2.05
Novice Inspector Novice Inspector
+13% Synergy $0.28
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+12% Synergy $8.04
Oltec Matterweaver Oltec Matterweaver
+12% Synergy $1.83
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+11% Synergy $0.26
Ambrosia Whiteheart Ambrosia Whiteheart
+11% Synergy $0.18
Nurturing Pixie Nurturing Pixie
+10% Synergy $0.31
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+8% Synergy $4.95
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+8% Synergy $0.32
Lunarch Veteran Luminous Phantom Lunarch Veteran
+8% Synergy $0.27
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+8% Synergy $0.57
Kindly Customer Kindly Customer
+8% Synergy $0.26
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+7% Synergy $3.93
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+6% Synergy $2.17
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+5% Synergy $0.28
Priest of Ancient Lore Priest of Ancient Lore
+5% Synergy $0.31
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+4% Synergy $3.11
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+3% Synergy $59.32
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+2% Synergy $0.25
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+1% Synergy $13.69
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+1% Synergy $31.35
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
-3% Synergy $0.33
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
-3% Synergy $6.30
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-5% Synergy $0.31
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-5% Synergy $0.43
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-7% Synergy $3.99
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-8% Synergy $0.32
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-9% Synergy $17.59

Instants

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

Niveous Wisps Niveous Wisps
+25% Synergy $0.42
Shelter Shelter
+22% Synergy $0.23
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+18% Synergy $7.52
Rebellious Strike Rebellious Strike
+17% Synergy $0.20
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+15% Synergy $0.42
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+15% Synergy $4.01
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+15% Synergy $3.20
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+14% Synergy $0.21
To Arms! To Arms!
+14% Synergy $0.32
Emerge Unscathed Emerge Unscathed
+13% Synergy $0.38
Bandage Bandage
+13% Synergy $0.15
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+12% Synergy $1.14
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+11% Synergy $0.46
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+11% Synergy $0.29
Will of the Mardu Will of the Mardu
+11% Synergy $2.36
Scapegoat Scapegoat
+11% Synergy $0.53
The Last Ronin's Technique The Last Ronin's Technique
+11% Synergy $0.18
Guided Strike Guided Strike
+11% Synergy $0.24
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+9% Synergy $1.79
Aura Blast Aura Blast
+9% Synergy $0.28
Light the Way Light the Way
+9% Synergy $0.26
Scout's Warning Scout's Warning
+9% Synergy $3.44
Unwanted Remake Unwanted Remake
+8% Synergy $0.30
Plunge into Winter Plunge into Winter
+8% Synergy $0.14
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+6% Synergy $5.58
Get Lost Get Lost
+6% Synergy $4.27
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+6% Synergy $0.38
Revitalize Revitalize
+6% Synergy $0.14
Airbending Lesson Airbending Lesson
+6% Synergy $0.24
Show of Confidence Show of Confidence
+6% Synergy $0.17
Courageous Resolve Courageous Resolve
+6% Synergy $0.42
Pressure Point Pressure Point
+5% Synergy $0.09
Carom Carom
+5% Synergy $0.07
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+4% Synergy $4.08
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+4% Synergy $1.76
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+3% Synergy $22.25
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+3% Synergy $0.15
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+1% Synergy $4.73
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+1% Synergy $0.31
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+1% Synergy $25.62
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
0% Synergy $0.64
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-1% Synergy $7.79
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
-1% Synergy $2.14
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
-1% Synergy $1.41
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-2% Synergy $1.45
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-2% Synergy $15.93
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-3% Synergy $1.07
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-5% Synergy $0.30
Disenchant Disenchant
-7% Synergy $0.11
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-7% Synergy $2.69

Sorceries

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

Martial Coup Martial Coup
+15% Synergy $0.39
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+14% Synergy $0.33
Honor Honor
+13% Synergy $0.28
Sram's Expertise Sram's Expertise
+13% Synergy $0.68
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+11% Synergy $0.82
Homestead Courage Homestead Courage
+11% Synergy $0.22
Battle Screech Battle Screech
+8% Synergy $0.28
Spectral Procession Spectral Procession
+8% Synergy $0.26
United Front United Front
+7% Synergy $2.17
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+6% Synergy $0.36
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+5% Synergy $0.35
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+5% Synergy $1.32
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+5% Synergy $0.37
Sunset Revelry Sunset Revelry
+5% Synergy $0.21
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+4% Synergy $0.28
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+4% Synergy $4.19
Makindi Stampede Makindi Mesas Makindi Stampede
+4% Synergy $0.25
Nomads' Assembly Nomads' Assembly
+4% Synergy $0.69
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+3% Synergy $2.29
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+2% Synergy $0.38
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+2% Synergy $2.31
Raise the Past Raise the Past
+2% Synergy $0.44
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+2% Synergy $0.28
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+1% Synergy $4.22
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+1% Synergy $1.33
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
0% Synergy $4.62
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-1% Synergy $0.32
Austere Command Austere Command
-6% Synergy $0.42
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-6% Synergy $5.02

Utility Artifacts

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

Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+20% Synergy $2.35
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+19% Synergy $3.64
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+13% Synergy $6.25
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+13% Synergy $0.44
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
+12% Synergy $11.22
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+11% Synergy $0.30
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+11% Synergy $5.38
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+9% Synergy $1.24
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+8% Synergy $0.91
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
+8% Synergy $5.89
Bone Saw Bone Saw
+7% Synergy $0.11
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+6% Synergy $1.28
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+6% Synergy $15.45
Glamdring Glamdring
+6% Synergy $2.22
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+5% Synergy $2.43
Glimmer Lens Glimmer Lens
+5% Synergy $2.56
Shrine of Loyal Legions Shrine of Loyal Legions
+5% Synergy $0.24
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+5% Synergy $31.73
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+4% Synergy $5.02
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+4% Synergy $1.53
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+3% Synergy $0.89
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+1% Synergy $7.82
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
-1% Synergy $24.31
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-9% Synergy $1.95
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-9% Synergy $4.44
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-9% Synergy $1.26

Enchantments

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

Murmuration Murmuration
+32% Synergy $0.34
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+22% Synergy $3.54
Kinbinding Kinbinding
+21% Synergy $0.34
Aligned Heart Aligned Heart
+19% Synergy $0.32
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+16% Synergy $3.19
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+15% Synergy $9.86
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+14% Synergy $14.70
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+13% Synergy $0.39
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+12% Synergy $1.43
Endless Foot Assault Endless Foot Assault
+10% Synergy $2.70
Feather of Flight Feather of Flight
+9% Synergy $0.32
Tempest Technique Tempest Technique
+9% Synergy $0.33
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+5% Synergy $9.15
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+5% Synergy $0.57
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+4% Synergy $0.32
Angelic Gift Angelic Gift
+4% Synergy $0.35
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+4% Synergy $3.81
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+3% Synergy $0.47
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+2% Synergy $0.42
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+2% Synergy $0.70
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+1% Synergy $1.29
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
0% Synergy $6.38
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
-1% Synergy $2.98
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-2% Synergy $8.10
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-3% Synergy $28.00
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-4% Synergy $63.66
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-9% Synergy $0.59
Land Tax Land Tax
-13% Synergy $13.49
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-16% Synergy $4.03
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-16% Synergy $4.72

Planeswalkers

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

Ajani, Outland Chaperone Ajani, Outland Chaperone
+7% Synergy $1.49
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+3% Synergy $1.82
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
0% Synergy $39.18

Utility Lands

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

Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+19% Synergy $6.18
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+17% Synergy $0.31
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+9% Synergy $0.40
Hidden Courtyard Hidden Courtyard
+6% Synergy $0.24
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+5% Synergy $5.99
Fountainport Fountainport
+5% Synergy $3.42
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+4% Synergy $0.30
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+4% Synergy $3.83
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+3% Synergy $0.54
War Room War Room
+1% Synergy $2.52
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+1% Synergy $0.26
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+1% Synergy $0.94
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+1% Synergy $2.47
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
0% Synergy $0.38
Karoo Karoo
0% Synergy $1.17
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-1% Synergy $40.73
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-2% Synergy $7.37
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-2% Synergy $0.34
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.94
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
-4% Synergy $1.80
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-8% Synergy $51.37
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-9% Synergy $0.38
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-16% Synergy $4.72

Mana Artifacts

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

Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+16% Synergy $0.32
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+11% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+10% Synergy $1.10
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+10% Synergy $0.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+9% Synergy $2.20
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+9% Synergy $11.83
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+6% Synergy $37.63
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+6% Synergy $0.33
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+4% Synergy $73.96
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+4% Synergy $3.94
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.33
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
0% Synergy $11.98
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $2.51
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-3% Synergy $3.59
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.13
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-6% Synergy $35.66

Lands

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

Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+11% Synergy $0.29
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+9% Synergy $1.79
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.33
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+4% Synergy $3.11
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+4% Synergy $4.19
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+4% Synergy $0.54
Makindi Stampede Makindi Mesas Makindi Stampede
+4% Synergy $0.25
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+3% Synergy $0.35
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+1% Synergy $0.31
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+1% Synergy $1.33
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
0% Synergy $4.00
Plains Plains
-2% Synergy $0.08

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