Gandalf the Grey (Commander) - Optimized

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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Flashback
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Scorched Geyser
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
Resonating Lute
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
-9%synergy
Loki, Lord of Misrule
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Flame of Anor
71%inclusion41 decks58 decks
59%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
57%inclusion33 decks58 decks
55%synergy
Fiery Inscription
64%inclusion37 decks58 decks
54%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
57%inclusion33 decks58 decks
49%synergy
Essence Flux
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
49%synergy
Archaeomancer
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
47%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
84%inclusion49 decks58 decks
44%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
76%inclusion44 decks58 decks
41%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
39%synergy
Planar Incision
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Brainstorm
71%inclusion41 decks58 decks
28%synergy
Counterspell
62%inclusion36 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Frantic Search
60%inclusion35 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Opt
60%inclusion35 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
60%inclusion35 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Preordain
60%inclusion35 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Ponder
59%inclusion34 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
59%inclusion34 decks58 decks
30%synergy
Mana Geyser
57%inclusion33 decks58 decks
34%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
55%inclusion32 decks58 decks
28%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
60%inclusion35 decks58 decks
31%synergy
Mystical Tutor
57%inclusion33 decks58 decks
35%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Rhystic Study
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Breach
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Gamble
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Force of Will
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
14%synergy
The One Ring
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Guttersnipe
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
28%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Displacer Kitten
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
33%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
34%synergy
Coruscation Mage
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Young Pyromancer
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Archmage of Runes
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Spellseeker
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Urabrask
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Firebrand Archer
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Goblin Glasswright
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Spark Double
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Electrostatic Field
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Peregrine Drake
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Wizards of Thay
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Meneldor, Swift Savior
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Haughty Djinn
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
53%inclusion31 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Bolt
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Denial
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Negate
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Consider
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Snap
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Seething Song
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Abrade
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Blur
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
37%synergy
Mana Drain
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Display of Power
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
35%synergy
Big Score
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Narset's Reversal
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Pongify
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Swan Song
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Prismari Command
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Charm
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
-0%synergy
Invert Polarity
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
-0%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Flusterstorm
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Displace
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-0%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Hithlain Knots
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Return the Favor
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Press the Enemy
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Brain Freeze
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Electrodominance
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Reverberate
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Confluence
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Pact of Negation
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Dig Through Time
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-0%synergy
Mana Sculpt
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Reiterate
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Comet Storm
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Siren's Ruse
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Expressive Iteration
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
35%synergy
Solve the Equation
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Faithless Looting
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Vandalblast
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Windfall
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Lórien Revealed
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Grapeshot
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Serum Visions
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Fiery Confluence
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Crackle with Power
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Past in Flames
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Birthday Escape
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Boltwave
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Time Warp
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Multiversal Incursion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mists of Lórien
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Splatter Technique
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Step Through
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Banefire
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Splash Portal
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Curse of the Swine
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Bonus Round
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Rite of Flame
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Fabricate
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Overmaster
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Twinflame
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Molten Duplication
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Ember Island Production
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Rapturous Moment
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-5%synergy
Flow State
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-6%synergy
Steal the Show
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-4%synergy
Chain Reaction
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Seize the Spoils
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sapphire Medallion
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Ruby Medallion
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Glamdring
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
28%synergy
Primal Amulet
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Isochron Scepter
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-15%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Twinning Staff
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Diary of Dreams
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-20%synergy
Helm of Awakening
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
34%synergy
Storm of Saruman
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Propaganda
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Curiosity
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Artist's Talent
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Double Vision
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Candlekeep Sage
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Ophidian Eye
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Omniscience
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Fires of Mount Doom
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Shark Typhoon
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
55%inclusion32 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Rivendell
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
28%synergy
Mines of Moria
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Castle Vantress
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Field
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion55 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion47 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Signet
66%inclusion38 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
55%inclusion32 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Vault
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Sky Diamond
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Fire Diamond
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-3%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Opal
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion58 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion58 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion55 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Sulfur Falls
78%inclusion45 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Shivan Reef
60%inclusion35 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
59%inclusion34 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
59%inclusion34 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
53%inclusion31 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Steam Vents
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Training Center
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Thundering Falls
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Islet
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
-9%synergy
Volcanic Island
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
-0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Ferrous Lake
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
-10%synergy
Polluted Delta
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-0%synergy
Molten Tributary
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Turbulent Springs
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-7%synergy
Spectacle Summit
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Eroded Canyon
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Coastal Peak
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-4%synergy
Prismari Campus
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-0%synergy
Cavern of Souls
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Volatile Fjord
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy