Gandalf the Grey (Commander) - Core Spellslinger

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!
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Traumatic Critique
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Resonating Lute
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Mana Sculpt
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Fiery Inscription
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
63%synergy
Flame of Anor
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
58%synergy
Planar Incision
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Guttersnipe
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Blur
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Frantic Search
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Bolt
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Preordain
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Consider
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Blasphemous Act
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Chaos Warp
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Brainstorm
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Young Pyromancer
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Archmage of Runes
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Coruscation Mage
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Archaeomancer
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Meneldor, Swift Savior
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Displacer Kitten
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Electrostatic Field
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Pensive Professor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
The Dawning Archaic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Muse Seeker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Hydro-Channeler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Unruly Catapult
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Wizards of Thay
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
High Fae Trickster
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Tandem Lookout
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Kraum, Violent Cacophony
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Firebrand Archer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Saruman the White
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-0%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Pelargir Survivor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Opt
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Counterspell
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Big Score
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Snap
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Prismari Command
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Negate
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Essence Flux
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Display of Power
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Arcane Denial
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Abrade
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Electrodominance
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Seething Song
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Pongify
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Izzet Charm
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Wizard's Retort
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Displace
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Siren's Ruse
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Spell Swindle
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-0%synergy
High Tide
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Prismari Charm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-0%synergy
Flashback
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Vibrant Outburst
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Illusionist's Stratagem
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Mindswipe
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Turnabout
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Quick Study
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Resculpt
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Silundi Vision
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Narset's Reversal
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Unwind
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Evacuation
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Stroke of Genius
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Run Away Together
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Press the Enemy
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Expressive Iteration
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Ponder
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Mana Geyser
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Faithless Looting
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Confluence
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Lórien Revealed
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Boltwave
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Crackle with Power
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Treasure Cruise
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Brass's Bounty
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Solve the Equation
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Grapeshot
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Artistic Process
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Flow State
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Chain Reaction
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Epic Experiment
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
End the Festivities
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Splash Portal
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Devastation Tide
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Serum Visions
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Banefire
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sizzle
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Baral's Expertise
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Overmaster
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Sleight of Hand
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Arwen's Gift
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Clear the Mind
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Breath of Darigaaz
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Red Sun's Twilight
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Slagstorm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Fear, Fire, Foes!
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Insult // Injury
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Nahiri's Warcrafting
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Season of Weaving
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Birthday Escape
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Wash Out
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Curse of the Swine
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Deep Analysis
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Seize the Spoils
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Dance with Calamity
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Glamdring
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Ruby Medallion
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Twinning Staff
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Moxite Refinery
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Candlekeep Sage
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Propaganda
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Curiosity
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Storm of Saruman
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Sorcerer Class
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Wizard Class
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
City on Fire
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Omniscience
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Rain of Riches
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Triple Triad
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Karsus
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Invasion of Arcavios
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Rivendell
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Mines of Moria
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Forgotten Cave
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Witch's Clinic
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Restless Spire
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Halimar Depths
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Dwarven Mine
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Field of Ruin
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-2%synergy
The Gold Saucer
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-10%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Signet
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Sol Ring
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
-30%synergy
Mind Stone
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Thought Vessel
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Empowered Autogenerator
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-0%synergy
Fire Diamond
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Worn Powerstone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Firdoch Core
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Mountain
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Island
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Shivan Reef
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Ferrous Lake
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Molten Tributary
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Steam Vents
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-28%synergy
Training Center
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-21%synergy
Fiery Islet
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-0%synergy
Turbulent Springs
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Scorched Geyser
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Volatile Fjord
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Silundi Vision
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Thundering Falls
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-12%synergy
Library
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Volcanic Island
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy