Gandalf the Grey (Commander) - Core Burn

Kyle Massa
Jul 11, 2024
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Traumatic Critique
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Resonating Lute
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
41%synergy
Pensive Professor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
The Dawning Archaic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Fiery Inscription
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
81%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
70%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
67%synergy
Guttersnipe
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
66%synergy
Planar Incision
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
63%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
62%synergy
Flame of Anor
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
61%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
55%synergy
Glamdring
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Brainstorm
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
39%synergy
Preordain
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
48%synergy
Frantic Search
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Bolt
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Counterspell
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Consider
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
41%synergy
Opt
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Blasphemous Act
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Creatures
Coruscation Mage
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
48%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
40%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Young Pyromancer
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
30%synergy
Archmage of Runes
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Electrostatic Field
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Archaeomancer
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Muse Seeker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Displacer Kitten
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Unruly Catapult
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Meneldor, Swift Savior
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Firebrand Archer
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Tandem Lookout
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Kraum, Violent Cacophony
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Roaming Throne
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Haughty Djinn
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Krenko, Mob Boss
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Smoldering Egg
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Windrider Wizard
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Identity Thief
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Jace's Archivist
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Negate
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Abrade
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Blur
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Essence Flux
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Reality Shift
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Display of Power
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Snap
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
22%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Seething Song
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Charm
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Big Score
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Prismari Command
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Prismari Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Mana Sculpt
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Flashback
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Vibrant Outburst
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Pongify
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-0%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Illusionist's Stratagem
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Press the Enemy
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Mindswipe
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Release to the Wind
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Electrodominance
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Siren's Ruse
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Mana Drain
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Quick Study
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Spell Swindle
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Wizard's Retort
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Electrolyze
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Consign to Memory
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Run Away Together
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Blustersquall
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Displace
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Reality Spasm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Smite the Deathless
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Stern Scolding
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Slick Sequence
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Expressive Iteration
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
40%synergy
Faithless Looting
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Mana Geyser
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Ponder
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Fiery Confluence
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Boltwave
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
30%synergy
Grapeshot
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Artistic Process
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Flow State
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Crackle with Power
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Vandalblast
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Brass's Bounty
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Chain Reaction
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
End the Festivities
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Red Sun's Twilight
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Splash Portal
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Slagstorm
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Nahiri's Warcrafting
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Banefire
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Dance with Calamity
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Lórien Revealed
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Sizzle
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Overmaster
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Summons of Saruman
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Solve the Equation
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Snort
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Sleight of Hand
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Epic Experiment
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Breath of Darigaaz
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Flame Rift
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Fear, Fire, Foes!
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Last Chance
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Empty the Warrens
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Insult // Injury
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Dragon's Approach
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Acidic Soil
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Pore Over the Pages
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Serum Visions
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Arc Lightning
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Treasure Cruise
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Voidwalk
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mindsplice Apparatus
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Ruby Medallion
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Twinning Staff
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
River Song's Diary
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Wand of Wonder
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Bident of Thassa
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Helm of Awakening
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Curiosity
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Storm of Saruman
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Candlekeep Sage
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Sorcerer Class
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
City on Fire
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Propaganda
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Kindred Discovery
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Descent into Avernus
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Wizard Class
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Quicksilver Dagger
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Omniscience
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Smoke
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Powerbalance
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Precognition Field
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Virtue of Courage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Mechanized Warfare
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
There and Back Again
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
As Foretold
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Repercussion
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Karsus
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Invasion of Arcavios
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dack Fayden
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Rivendell
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Mines of Moria
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-6%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Restless Spire
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Remote Isle
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Forgotten Cave
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Halimar Depths
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
War Room
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Dwarven Mine
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Terrain Generator
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-0%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Smoldering Crater
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Castle Vantress
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Field of Ruin
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Sol Ring
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Signet
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Fellwar Stone
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Commander's Sphere
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Thran Dynamo
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Cursed Mirror
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Empowered Autogenerator
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Basalt Monolith
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Springleaf Drum
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Misleading Signpost
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Sulfur Falls
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Island
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Shivan Reef
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Myriad Landscape
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Molten Tributary
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Training Center
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-9%synergy
Steam Vents
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-22%synergy
Ferrous Lake
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Fiery Islet
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-13%synergy
Thundering Falls
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Library
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Prismari Campus
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-13%synergy
Horizon of Progress
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Demolition Field
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Volatile Fjord
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Silundi Vision
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Volcanic Island
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Crystal Grotto
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-0%synergy