Gandalf the Grey (Commander) - Budget Burn

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Kyle Massa
Jul 11, 2024
The Over/Under - A Review of The Lord of the Rings Commanders
Which Lord of the Rings commanders have been most popular in practice? Kyle reviews his predictions one year on!
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Gandalf's Sanction
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
72%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
67%synergy
Fiery Inscription
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
64%synergy
Candlekeep Sage
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Guttersnipe
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Abrade
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Negate
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Opt
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Electrostatic Field
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Unruly Catapult
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Crackling Drake
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Coruscation Mage
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Tempest Angler
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Geyser Drake
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Archmage of Runes
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Drake Hatcher
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Eddymurk Crab
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Hearthborn Battler
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Daring Waverider
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Kraum, Violent Cacophony
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Rodeo Pyromancers
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Razzle-Dazzler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Conspiracy Unraveler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mocking Sprite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Corridor Monitor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Master of Waves
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Storm Skreelix
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Scalding Viper
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Tandem Lookout
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Burning Prophet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ardent Elementalist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Melek, Reforged Researcher
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Angrath's Marauders
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Firebrand Archer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Urabrask
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Scorch Spitter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Merfolk Secretkeeper
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Ghitu Journeymage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tazeem Roilmage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Young Pyromancer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Third Path Savant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enigma Drake
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Stormcaller
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Untimely Malfunction
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Hithlain Knots
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Quick Study
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Izzet Charm
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-16%synergy
Thunder Salvo
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Blur
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Run Away Together
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Bolt
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Essence Scatter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Electrodominance
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Consider
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Display of Power
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Hungry Flames
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Planar Incision
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Shock
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Snap
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Unwind
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Flame of Anor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Frantic Firebolt
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Strike
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Prismari Command
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Conduct Electricity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Rabid Gnaw
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Might of the Meek
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Dazzling Denial
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Dire Downdraft
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Long River's Pull
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Phantom Interference
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Return the Favor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Denial
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Brainsurge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Slick Sequence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Invert Polarity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Deny the Divine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hurl into History
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-31%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
See Double
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Unexplained Disappearance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Clash of Titans
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Jaya's Greeting
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Earth Tremor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Stoke the Flames
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sorceries
Snort
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Grab the Prize
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Skewer the Critics
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Expressive Iteration
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Trial of Agony
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Enter the Enigma
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Mind Spiral
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Wildfire Howl
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Playful Shove
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Splash Portal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Agate Assault
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Pearl of Wisdom
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Calamitous Tide
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Lock and Load
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Seize the Secrets
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sleight of Hand
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Cosmotronic Wave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Demolish
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rumbling Rockslide
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
End the Festivities
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Burn Down the House
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Arwen's Gift
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Boulder Salvo
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Breath of Darigaaz
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Act on Impulse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Molten Disaster
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mishra's Command
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lava Spike
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Flame Rift
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
12%synergy
Demonfire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mind Spring
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Traitorous Greed
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blazing Volley
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Lava Axe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fiery Confluence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-21%synergy
Thunderwave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Pillar of Flame
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Insult // Injury
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Crush the Weak
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Excavation Explosion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Glamdring
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Wishing Well
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Talon of Pain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Pyromancer's Gauntlet
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
Witching Well
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
35%synergy
Curiosity
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Glassworks // Shattered Yard
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Artist's Talent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Lost Isle Calling
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sorcerer Class
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Claustrophobia
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Visions of Phyrexia
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Double Vision
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Improbable Alliance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
The Bath Song
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mechanized Warfare
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Firemind's Research
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
The Apprentice's Folly
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fires of Mount Doom
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Arcavios
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Ral Zarek
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Muraganda Raceway
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Coral Atoll
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blighted Cataract
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mines of Moria
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Dwarven Mine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Hidden Cataract
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-37%synergy
The Surgical Bay
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
-24%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-34%synergy
Izzet Signet
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-23%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-30%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Bandit's Haul
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Sky Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Cursed Mirror
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Empowered Autogenerator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wizard's Rockets
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fire Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Springleaf Drum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-37%synergy
Shivan Reef
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Sulfur Falls
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-28%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Ferrous Lake
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Steam Vents
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-22%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Molten Tributary
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-18%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Eroded Canyon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Mirage Mesa
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Fiery Islet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Library
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-28%synergy
Thriving Bluff
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Volatile Fjord
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Surtland Frostpyre
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Grey Havens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy