Gandalf of the Secret Fire (Commander) - Counterspells

Gandalf of the Secret Fire
Rank #763
9decks
Benjamin Levin
Oct 21, 2025
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Leyline of Anticipation
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
76%synergy
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78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
75%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
66%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Flame of Anor
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
64%synergy
Guttersnipe
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
60%synergy
Brainstorm
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
58%synergy
Wizards of Thay
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Archmage's Charm
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Cryptic Command
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Path to Exile
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Frantic Search
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Ponder
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Boros Charm
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Clockspinning
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Mana Drain
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Primal Amulet
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
78%synergy
Rhystic Study
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Jeska's Will
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Smothering Tithe
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Archmage of Runes
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Esper Sentinel
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Jhoira's Timebug
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Rift Elemental
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
High Fae Trickster
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Electrostatic Field
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Coruscation Mage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Cori Mountain Stalwart
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mocking Sprite
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Judge's Familiar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Melek, Reforged Researcher
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Heartflame Duelist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Faithful
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Geyser Drake
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Urabrask
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Gandalf the White
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Young Pyromancer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Selfless Squire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Radiant Scrollwielder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Aven Wind Mage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Omnispell Adept
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Archon of Emeria
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Shiko, Paragon of the Way
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sphinx of the Final Word
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Prismari Command
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Dust of Moments
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Silundi Vision
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Fury Charm
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Lightning Bolt
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Opt
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Quick Study
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Helix
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Izzet Charm
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Mystic Confluence
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Narset's Reversal
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Valakut Awakening
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Orim's Chant
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Press the Enemy
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Courageous Resolve
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Brainsurge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Consider
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Nexus of Fate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Final Showdown
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Silence
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Swan Song
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Snap
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Deflecting Swat
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Counterspell
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Deflecting Palm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Unwind
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Comeuppance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Pongify
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Lorehold Command
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Refute
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Magma Jet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Return to Dust
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Return the Favor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Topple the Statue
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Intuition
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Confounding Riddle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Flare of Denial
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Solve the Equation
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Preordain
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Supreme Verdict
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Crackle with Power
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Past in Flames
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
All of History, All at Once
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Rousing Refrain
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Treasure Cruise
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Sorcerous Squall
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Bond of Discipline
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Polymorph
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Windfall
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Slagstorm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fear, Fire, Foes!
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Fabricate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Transmogrify
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Birthday Escape
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
See Beyond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Serum Visions
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Temporal Mastery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Merchant Scroll
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Chandra's Outburst
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Personal Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ancestral Vision
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Reconstruct History
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Mana Geyser
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Reality Scramble
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Boltwave
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Inspiration from Beyond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Expressive Iteration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Vedalken Orrery
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mithril Coat
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Glamdring
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Ruby Medallion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Robe of Stars
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Stone of Erech
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Folio of Fancies
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-14%synergy
Disruptor Flute
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rotating Fireplace
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Paradox Haze
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Propaganda
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Sorcerer Class
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Remora
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
As Foretold
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Ghostly Prison
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rest in Peace
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Counterbalance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Luminous Bonds
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Capture Sphere
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Powerbalance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
War's Toll
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Vanishing
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Storm of Saruman
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Land Tax
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Ophidian Eye
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Laboratory
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Search for Azcanta
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Chandra, Bold Pyromancer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Ral, Caller of Storms
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Rivendell
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Emergence Zone
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Kor Haven
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Buried Ruin
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-0%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Academy Ruins
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Field of Ruin
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Progress
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-0%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Boros Signet
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Signet
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Lotus Bloom
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Grim Monolith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Inherited Envelope
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Guardian Idol
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Gilded Lotus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Island
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Steam Vents
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Exotic Orchard
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Sacred Foundry
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Prairie Stream
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Reflecting Pool
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
60%synergy
Glacial Fortress
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Sea of Clouds
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Sink into Stupor
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Arid Mesa
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Raugrin Triome
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Monastery
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-14%synergy
Silundi Vision
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Scalding Tarn
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Training Center
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Flooded Strand
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Shivan Reef
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Sundown Pass
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Sulfur Falls
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-20%synergy
Spectator Seating
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Tundra
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Misty Rainforest
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Wooded Foothills
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Garrison
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Seachrome Coast
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Volcanic Island
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Plateau
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Polluted Delta
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Deserted Beach
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy