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!
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Moxfield
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Traumatic Critique
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Pensive Professor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Diary of Dreams
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
The Dawning Archaic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Prismari Charm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Fiery Inscription
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
61%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
60%synergy
Planar Incision
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
56%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
56%synergy
Flame of Anor
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
55%synergy
Guttersnipe
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Blur
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Frantic Search
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Bolt
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Blasphemous Act
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Consider
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Preordain
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Chaos Warp
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Opt
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Counterspell
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Young Pyromancer
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Archmage of Runes
45%inclusion9 decks20 decks
32%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Archaeomancer
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Meneldor, Swift Savior
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Coruscation Mage
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Displacer Kitten
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Electrostatic Field
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Muse Seeker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Unruly Catapult
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Wizards of Thay
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
High Fae Trickster
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Kraum, Violent Cacophony
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Firebrand Archer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Tandem Lookout
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Saruman the White
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Pelargir Survivor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Tellah, Great Sage
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Brainstorm
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Big Score
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Prismari Command
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Snap
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Essence Flux
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Negate
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Display of Power
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Arcane Denial
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Abrade
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Seething Song
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Reality Shift
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Electrodominance
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Izzet Charm
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Mana Sculpt
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Flashback
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Vibrant Outburst
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Pongify
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-18%synergy
Spell Swindle
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Displace
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Wizard's Retort
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Illusionist's Stratagem
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Siren's Ruse
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Turnabout
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Resculpt
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Silundi Vision
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
High Tide
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Quick Study
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Aetherize
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Evacuation
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Stroke of Genius
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Run Away Together
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Press the Enemy
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Release to the Wind
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Battle Hymn
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Unsummon
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Reins of Power
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Expressive Iteration
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Mana Geyser
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Faithless Looting
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Boltwave
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
18%synergy
Fiery Confluence
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Brass's Bounty
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Lórien Revealed
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Solve the Equation
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Artistic Process
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Treasure Cruise
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Chain Reaction
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Epic Experiment
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Splash Portal
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Devastation Tide
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Serum Visions
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Crackle with Power
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sizzle
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Baral's Expertise
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Grapeshot
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Overmaster
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Sleight of Hand
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Clear the Mind
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
End the Festivities
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Red Sun's Twilight
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Fear, Fire, Foes!
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Insult // Injury
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Nahiri's Warcrafting
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Season of Weaving
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Birthday Escape
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Wash Out
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Curse of the Swine
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Deep Analysis
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Breath of Darigaaz
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Seize the Spoils
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Banefire
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Dance with Calamity
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Call to Mind
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Concentrate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Fireball
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Summons of Saruman
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Strike It Rich
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Step Through
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Glamdring
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Ruby Medallion
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Twinning Staff
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Moxite Refinery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Candlekeep Sage
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Propaganda
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Curiosity
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Sorcerer Class
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Storm of Saruman
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Rain of Riches
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Triple Triad
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Karsus
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Invasion of Arcavios
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-21%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Rivendell
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Mines of Moria
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Forgotten Cave
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Witch's Clinic
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Halimar Depths
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Dwarven Mine
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Field of Ruin
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
The Gold Saucer
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-10%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Signet
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Sol Ring
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
-34%synergy
Mind Stone
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Thought Vessel
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Resonating Lute
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-5%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Empowered Autogenerator
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Thran Dynamo
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Sky Diamond
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Fire Diamond
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Firdoch Core
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Mountain
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Island
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Command Tower
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Shivan Reef
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Ferrous Lake
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Steam Vents
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-20%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Molten Tributary
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Path of Ancestry
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Training Center
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-19%synergy
Spectacle Summit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Fiery Islet
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Volatile Fjord
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Silundi Vision
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
TCRI Building
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-11%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Thriving Isle
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Library
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Volcanic Island
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-22%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Airship Engine Room
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy