Gandalf of the Secret Fire (Commander) - Budget Core

Gandalf of the Secret Fire
Rank #761
33decks
Benjamin Levin
Oct 21, 2025
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Zaffai and the Tempests
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
50%synergy
Flow State
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Thunderdrum Soloist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Rapier Wit
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mica, Reader of Ruins
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Olórin's Searing Light
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
50%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
48%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
42%synergy
Courageous Resolve
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
42%synergy
Press the Enemy
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
42%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
41%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Opt
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Fury Charm
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Fiery Inscription
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Abrade
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Consider
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
-28%synergy
Quick Study
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Guttersnipe
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Confluence
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Creatures
Magmablood Archaic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Young Pyromancer
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
21%synergy
Molten-Core Maestro
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Muse Seeker
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Saruman the White
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Mocking Sprite
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Time Beetle
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Pelargir Survivor
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Coruscation Mage
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Firebrand Archer
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Jhoira's Timebug
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Rift Elemental
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Lorehold, the Historian
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Archmage of Runes
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
The Tenth Doctor
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Monastery Mentor
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Geyser Drake
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Gimli, Counter of Kills
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Timebender
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Unwelcome Sprite
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Crystal Barricade
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Cori Mountain Stalwart
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Highspire Bell-Ringer
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Elsha, Threefold Master
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Sokka, Tenacious Tactician
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Samwise the Stouthearted
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Shire Scarecrow
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Rangers of Ithilien
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Clockspinning
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Dust of Moments
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Path to Exile
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
-18%synergy
Fact or Fiction
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Hithlain Knots
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Prismari Command
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Dig Through Time
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Banishing Betrayal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Bolt
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Display of Power
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Helix
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Smite the Deathless
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Izzet Charm
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Cast into the Fire
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Lorehold Charm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Reprieve
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
You Cannot Pass!
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Big Score
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Jeskai Revelation
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Battle Menu
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Unwanted Remake
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Keep Out
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Run Away Together
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Council's Deliberation
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Slick Sequence
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Lost to Legend
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Take Up the Shield
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Glorious Gale
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Silundi Vision
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Counterspell
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-23%synergy
Teach by Example
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Dreams of Laguna
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Epiphany
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Narset's Rebuke
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Rally the Monastery
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Overwhelming Surge
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Octopus Form
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Obsessive Search
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Lorehold Command
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Valorous Stance
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Jeskai Charm
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Fell Beast's Shriek
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Sorcerous Squall
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Time Wipe
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Lórien Revealed
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
All of History, All at Once
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Banish from Edoras
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Preordain
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Treason of Isengard
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Supreme Verdict
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Coward // Killer
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Fear, Fire, Foes!
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Birthday Escape
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
Fire of Orthanc
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Reconstruct History
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Rousing Refrain
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Expressive Iteration
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Season of the Bold
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Requisition Raid
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Arwen's Gift
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
The Wedding of River Song
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Divination
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Reality Strobe
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Seize the Spoils
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Chronomantic Escape
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Ecstatic Beauty
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Inspired Ultimatum
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Baral's Expertise
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Mana Geyser
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Wrap in Flames
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Collective Effort
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Foray of Orcs
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Mists of Lórien
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Final Judgment
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Rout
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Maddening Cacophony
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Glamdring
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Rotating Fireplace
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Sunforger
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Chaos Wand
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Geistflame Reservoir
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Dúnedain Blade
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Dynavolt Tower
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Mirror of Galadriel
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Jeskai Monument
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
As Foretold
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Double Vision
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Chakra Meditation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Aria of Flame
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
The Parting of the Ways
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Spider-Verse
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Duskmourn's Domination
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Sorcerer Class
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Wizard Class
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Bewitching Leechcraft
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Fevered Visions
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Dog Umbra
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Banishing Light
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Betrayal
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
The Bath Song
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Observed Stasis
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Aligned Heart
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset of the Ancient Way
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Rivendell
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Restless Spire
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
-18%synergy
Sol Ring
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
-26%synergy
Commander's Sphere
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Signet
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-23%synergy
Boros Signet
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-28%synergy
Inherited Envelope
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Wizard's Rockets
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-22%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-36%synergy
Pristine Talisman
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Honored Heirloom
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Island
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
-17%synergy
Mystic Monastery
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Triumph
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
-19%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Tranquil Cove
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Prairie Stream
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Port Town
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Perilous Landscape
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Glacial Fortress
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-28%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-25%synergy
Sulfur Falls
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-29%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Chancery
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Ash Barrens
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Battlefield Forge
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-25%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Rugged Prairie
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Shivan Reef
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-27%synergy
Thriving Isle
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Ferrous Lake
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Prismari Campus
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Thriving Heath
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Boros Guildgate
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Boros Garrison
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Silundi Vision
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Fiery Islet
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Molten Tributary
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Lorehold Campus
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Stone Quarry
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Bluff
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Jwari Disruption
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-29%synergy
Eroded Canyon
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy