Gandalf the Grey (Commander) - Budget Burn

Kyle Massa
Jul 11, 2024
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Colorstorm Stallion
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
96%synergy
Molten-Core Maestro
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
93%synergy
The Dawning Archaic
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
Inspired Skypainter
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
94%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Fiery Inscription
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
78%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
72%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Guttersnipe
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Negate
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Abrade
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Opt
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Game Changers
Narset, Parter of Veils
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Thermo-Alchemist
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Electrostatic Field
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Crackling Drake
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Uthros Psionicist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Giant Koi
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ashling, Rekindled
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Goliath Daydreamer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Archmage of Runes
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Kraum, Violent Cacophony
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Firebrand Archer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Coruscation Mage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Tempest Angler
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Unruly Catapult
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Marang River Regent
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Runescale Stormbrood
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Wingblade Disciple
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Shocking Sharpshooter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Quistis Trepe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Queen Brahne
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Prompto Argentum
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Summon: G.F. Cerberus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Drake Hatcher
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mocking Sprite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Tandem Lookout
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rootha, Mercurial Artist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Eddymurk Crab
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Geyser Drake
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Urabrask
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Aegar, the Freezing Flame
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Young Pyromancer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Enigma Drake
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Blur
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Bolt
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Quick Study
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Planar Incision
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Thunder Salvo
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Prismari Command
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Cut Propulsion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
See Double
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Run Away Together
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Stern Scolding
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Electrodominance
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Invert Polarity
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Reality Shift
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Aetherize
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Unsummon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Display of Power
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Izzet Charm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Anticipate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Snap
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Wizard's Retort
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Flame of Anor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Strike
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Self-Destruct
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Magic Damper
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Bounce Off
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Fuel the Flames
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Hurl into History
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Conduct Electricity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rabid Gnaw
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-29%synergy
Phantom Interference
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Essence Capture
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Illusionist's Stratagem
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Clash of Titans
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Might of the Meek
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Stoke the Flames
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-24%synergy
Hithlain Knots
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dive Down
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Return the Favor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Expressive Iteration
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Faithless Looting
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Pearl of Wisdom
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Preordain
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Molten Exhale
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Channeled Dragonfire
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Snort
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Stock Up
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Trial of Agony
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Enter the Enigma
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Grab the Prize
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Boltwave
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Mind Spiral
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wildfire Howl
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blaze
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sleight of Hand
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Demolish
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rumbling Rockslide
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
End the Festivities
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Arwen's Gift
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Breath of Darigaaz
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fanning the Flames
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Molten Disaster
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Divination
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Flame Rift
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Splash Portal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mugging
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Slagstorm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Demonfire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Traitorous Greed
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blazing Volley
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Confluence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Fire of Orthanc
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Collective Defiance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Fanged Flames
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Light Up the Night
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Insult // Injury
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Game
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Pore Over the Pages
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Serum Visions
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Invade the City
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Of One Mind
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Cruise
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Glamdring
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Thief's Knife
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ring of Evos Isle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
River Song's Diary
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Seal of the Guildpact
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Helm of Awakening
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Storm of Saruman
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Candlekeep Sage
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Curiosity
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Double Vision
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Roiling Dragonstorm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Outpace Oblivion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Glassworks // Shattered Yard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sorcerer Class
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Utter Insignificance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Bath Song
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mechanized Warfare
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Artist's Talent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Arcavios
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral Zarek
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Riptide Laboratory
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-24%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Coral Atoll
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
The Surgical Bay
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-32%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Signet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-31%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Sky Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Cursed Mirror
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Empowered Autogenerator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Powerstone Shard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bandit's Haul
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fire Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-23%synergy
Manalith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Springleaf Drum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Airship Engine Room
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Shivan Reef
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Sulfur Falls
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
TCRI Building
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Steam Vents
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-24%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-18%synergy
Molten Tributary
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Ferrous Lake
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-20%synergy
Fiery Islet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Shimmerdrift Vale
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Library
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Prismari Campus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Eroded Canyon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Volatile Fjord
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Surtland Frostpyre
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Grey Havens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Highland Lake
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Mirage Mesa
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy