Gandalf of the Secret Fire (Commander) - Budget Spellslinger

Gandalf of the Secret Fire
Rank #760
57decks
Benjamin Levin
Oct 21, 2025
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20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
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20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
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20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
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20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Pursue the Past
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Guttersnipe
75%inclusion43 decks57 decks
69%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
65%inclusion37 decks57 decks
64%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
65%inclusion37 decks57 decks
64%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
65%inclusion37 decks57 decks
64%synergy
Fiery Inscription
67%inclusion38 decks57 decks
64%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
65%inclusion37 decks57 decks
63%synergy
Press the Enemy
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
59%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
65%inclusion37 decks57 decks
59%synergy
Mystic Confluence
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
55%synergy
Courageous Resolve
54%inclusion31 decks57 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Opt
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
48%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
34%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
48%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
-10%synergy
Path to Exile
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
56%inclusion32 decks57 decks
53%synergy
Frantic Search
54%inclusion31 decks57 decks
39%synergy
Izzet Charm
53%inclusion30 decks57 decks
50%synergy
Fury Charm
53%inclusion30 decks57 decks
51%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
51%inclusion29 decks57 decks
50%synergy
Creatures
Storm-Kiln Artist
51%inclusion29 decks57 decks
38%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
38%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
44%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
43%synergy
Young Pyromancer
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
35%synergy
Wizards of Thay
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
41%synergy
Jhoira's Timebug
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
38%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
29%synergy
Time Beetle
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
33%synergy
Archmage of Runes
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Coruscation Mage
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Rift Elemental
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Elsha of the Infinite
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
16%synergy
The Tenth Doctor
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Muse Seeker
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Zaffai and the Tempests
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Monastery Mentor
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Firebrand Archer
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Pelargir Survivor
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Electrostatic Field
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Jeskai Brushmaster
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Mocking Sprite
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Hypersonic Dragon
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Charmbreaker Devils
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Haughty Djinn
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
8%synergy
The Ninth Doctor
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Deluge Virtuoso
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Magmablood Archaic
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Colorstorm Stallion
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Molten-Core Maestro
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Pensive Professor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Prismari Pianist
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Geyser Drake
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Clockspinning
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
45%synergy
Quick Study
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
47%synergy
Display of Power
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
43%synergy
Flame of Anor
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
41%synergy
Prismari Command
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
38%synergy
Consider
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Bolt
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
32%synergy
Generous Gift
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Reprieve
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
36%synergy
Brainstorm
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Dust of Moments
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
36%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Helix
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
30%synergy
Fact or Fiction
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Quicken
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Jeskai Charm
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Negate
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Vibrant Outburst
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Big Score
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Counterspell
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
-16%synergy
Impulse
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Lorehold Charm
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Prismari Charm
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Spellgyre
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Smite the Deathless
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
17%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Slick Sequence
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Boros Charm
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Council's Deliberation
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Isolation at Orthanc
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Glorious Gale
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Archmage's Charm
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Twinferno
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Snap
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Silundi Vision
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Hithlain Knots
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
You Cannot Pass!
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Shock
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Dig Through Time
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Mana Sculpt
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Flashback
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Stand Up for Yourself
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Brush Off
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Rapier Wit
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Fell Beast's Shriek
51%inclusion29 decks57 decks
51%synergy
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
39%synergy
Sorcerous Squall
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
38%synergy
All of History, All at Once
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Time Wipe
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Grapeshot
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Preordain
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Birthday Escape
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Lórien Revealed
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Supreme Verdict
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
1%synergy
The Wedding of River Song
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Expressive Iteration
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Fear, Fire, Foes!
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Flow State
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Impractical Joke
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Ponder
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-8%synergy
Arwen's Gift
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Mists of Lórien
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Combat Tutorial
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Tranquilize
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Past in Flames
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Fire of Orthanc
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Rousing Refrain
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Call for Aid
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Fumigate
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Horses of the Bruinen
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-8%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Inspired Ultimatum
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Mana Geyser
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Cleansing Nova
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Treason of Isengard
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Quarrel's End
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
38%synergy
Glamdring
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
33%synergy
Rotating Fireplace
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Diary of Dreams
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
River Song's Diary
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
As Foretold
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
39%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
34%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Double Vision
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Sorcerer Class
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Aria of Flame
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
The Bath Song
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Wizard Class
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Powerbalance
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Storm of Saruman
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
The Parting of the Ways
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Paradox Haze
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
There and Back Again
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Chakra Meditation
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Quintorius Kand
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Narset of the Ancient Way
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Rivendell
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion45 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Sol Ring
74%inclusion42 decks57 decks
-15%synergy
Izzet Signet
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
29%synergy
Azorius Signet
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
-13%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
-11%synergy
Thought Vessel
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
-21%synergy
Resonating Lute
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Boros Signet
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-18%synergy
Wizard's Rockets
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion56 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Island
98%inclusion56 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion55 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
82%inclusion47 decks57 decks
-10%synergy
Mystic Monastery
74%inclusion42 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion38 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Prairie Stream
63%inclusion36 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Glacial Fortress
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Sulfur Falls
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Port Town
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
30%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Triumph
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Shivan Reef
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
-14%synergy
Tranquil Cove
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Battlefield Forge
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
-17%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Perilous Landscape
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
-20%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Azorius Chancery
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Ferrous Lake
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Isle
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Molten Tributary
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Shire Terrace
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Boros Garrison
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Silundi Vision
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Thriving Heath
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Sacred Peaks
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Stone Quarry
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
The Grey Havens
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Deserted Beach
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-11%synergy
University Campus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Spectacle Summit
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Fields of Strife
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Skybridge Towers
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Bluff
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
5%synergy