Gandalf the Grey (Commander) - Budget Spellslinger

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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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Goliath Daydreamer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Firdoch Core
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gandalf's Sanction
65%inclusion37 decks57 decks
62%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
57%synergy
Fiery Inscription
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
51%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
74%inclusion42 decks57 decks
45%synergy
Guttersnipe
68%inclusion39 decks57 decks
42%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
41%synergy
Blur
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
41%synergy
Display of Power
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
39%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
53%inclusion30 decks57 decks
36%synergy
Planar Incision
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
34%synergy
Top Cards
Opt
68%inclusion39 decks57 decks
32%synergy
Negate
65%inclusion37 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Bolt
53%inclusion30 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Frantic Search
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Faithless Looting
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
-12%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
32%synergy
Consider
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Thermo-Alchemist
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Young Pyromancer
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Archaeomancer
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
29%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Pelargir Survivor
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Coruscation Mage
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Archmage of Runes
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Electrostatic Field
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
-13%synergy
Meneldor, Swift Savior
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Mocking Sprite
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Firebrand Archer
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Unruly Catapult
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Kraum, Violent Cacophony
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Tempest Angler
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Uthros Psionicist
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Aegar, the Freezing Flame
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Crackling Drake
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Neera, Wild Mage
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Sprite Dragon
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Enigma Drake
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Chronarch
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Mercurial Chemister
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Bloodwater Entity
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Wee Dragonauts
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Wizards of Thay
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Geyser Drake
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Razzle-Dazzler
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Summon: Esper Ramuh
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Quistis Trepe
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Queen Brahne
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Izzet Charm
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Brainstorm
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
33%synergy
Flame of Anor
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Wizard's Retort
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
30%synergy
Hithlain Knots
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
29%synergy
Press the Enemy
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
28%synergy
Glorious Gale
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Strike
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
-18%synergy
Quick Study
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Cancel
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Ionize
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Snap
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Unsummon
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Essence Flux
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Teach by Example
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Prismari Command
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Displace
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Aetherize
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Shock
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Cast into the Fire
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Rewind
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Reality Shift
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Demand Answers
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Council's Deliberation
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Unwind
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Siren's Ruse
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Stern Scolding
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Fact or Fiction
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Return the Favor
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Slick Sequence
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Invert Polarity
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Big Score
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-12%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Quicken
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Annul
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Impulse
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Dig Through Time
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Unravel
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Cut Propulsion
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Preordain
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Serum Visions
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Birthday Escape
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
29%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Lórien Revealed
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
23%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Grapeshot
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Divination
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Cruise
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Deep Analysis
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Mana Geyser
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Expressive Iteration
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Epic Experiment
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Arwen's Gift
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Ponder
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-26%synergy
Chain Reaction
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Beacon Bolt
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Solve the Equation
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Fear, Fire, Foes!
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Confluence
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Step Through
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Treason of Isengard
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Splash Portal
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Curse of the Swine
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Experimental Overload
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Fireball
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Grab the Prize
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Snort
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Molten Exhale
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Channeled Dragonfire
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Boltwave
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Inspiration from Beyond
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Winternight Stories
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Sleight of Hand
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Demolish
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Talrand's Invocation
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Plea for Power
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Act of Treason
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Baral's Expertise
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Invade the City
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Skewer the Critics
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Glamdring
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
28%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Wand of Wonder
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Moxite Refinery
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-20%synergy
Thief's Knife
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Double Vision
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Candlekeep Sage
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
13%synergy
The Bath Song
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Curiosity
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-15%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Wizard Class
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Firemind's Research
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Storm of Saruman
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Roiling Dragonstorm
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Melee
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-8%synergy
Outpace Oblivion
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Sorcerer Class
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
There and Back Again
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
-27%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
-8%synergy
Mines of Moria
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Rivendell
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Forgotten Cave
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Restless Spire
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
The Surgical Bay
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
67%inclusion38 decks57 decks
-20%synergy
Arcane Signet
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
-25%synergy
Izzet Signet
51%inclusion29 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
23%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
-32%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Fire Diamond
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Sky Diamond
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Cluestone
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-20%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Inherited Envelope
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Locket
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Firemind Vessel
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Mana Geode
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Empowered Autogenerator
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Lens
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion57 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion57 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
65%inclusion37 decks57 decks
-22%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
56%inclusion32 decks57 decks
38%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Sulfur Falls
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
-36%synergy
Shivan Reef
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
-33%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
-11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Airship Engine Room
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
-4%synergy
Prismari Campus
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Ferrous Lake
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Molten Tributary
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Volatile Fjord
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Eroded Canyon
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Isle
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-34%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Mirage Mesa
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
The Grey Havens
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Highland Lake
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Gateway Plaza
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy