Gandalf the Grey (Commander) - Upgraded

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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MTGStocks
Resonating Lute
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Mana Sculpt
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
19%synergy
Flow State
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Flashback
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Flame of Anor
79%inclusion101 decks128 decks
67%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
62%inclusion79 decks128 decks
60%synergy
Essence Flux
59%inclusion76 decks128 decks
58%synergy
Displacer Kitten
55%inclusion70 decks128 decks
51%synergy
Fiery Inscription
58%inclusion74 decks128 decks
47%synergy
Planar Incision
44%inclusion56 decks128 decks
43%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
44%inclusion56 decks128 decks
41%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
46%inclusion59 decks128 decks
41%synergy
Archaeomancer
43%inclusion55 decks128 decks
40%synergy
Blur
38%inclusion49 decks128 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
71%inclusion91 decks128 decks
32%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
69%inclusion88 decks128 decks
34%synergy
Opt
67%inclusion86 decks128 decks
32%synergy
Frantic Search
62%inclusion79 decks128 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
60%inclusion77 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Guttersnipe
57%inclusion73 decks128 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Bolt
56%inclusion72 decks128 decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Act
55%inclusion71 decks128 decks
17%synergy
Brainstorm
53%inclusion68 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Preordain
52%inclusion66 decks128 decks
17%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
37%inclusion47 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
22%inclusion28 decks128 decks
-3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
21%inclusion27 decks128 decks
-1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion17 decks128 decks
-8%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion16 decks128 decks
-12%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
-5%synergy
Gamble
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
-11%synergy
Underworld Breach
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
-7%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Electromancer
49%inclusion63 decks128 decks
20%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
42%inclusion54 decks128 decks
24%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
30%inclusion38 decks128 decks
9%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
29%inclusion37 decks128 decks
22%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
29%inclusion37 decks128 decks
13%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
28%inclusion36 decks128 decks
0%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
26%inclusion33 decks128 decks
17%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
25%inclusion32 decks128 decks
17%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
24%inclusion31 decks128 decks
11%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
24%inclusion31 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
23%inclusion30 decks128 decks
23%synergy
Archmage of Runes
23%inclusion29 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Young Pyromancer
22%inclusion28 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
18%inclusion23 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Coruscation Mage
17%inclusion22 decks128 decks
-3%synergy
Meneldor, Swift Savior
17%inclusion22 decks128 decks
17%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
16%inclusion21 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
13%inclusion17 decks128 decks
13%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
13%inclusion17 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Firebrand Archer
13%inclusion17 decks128 decks
1%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
0%synergy
Electrostatic Field
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
-2%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
11%synergy
Urabrask
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Colorstorm Stallion
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Spellseeker
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
9%synergy
Wizards of Thay
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
-5%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
10%inclusion13 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
10%inclusion13 decks128 decks
-7%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
0%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Peregrine Drake
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
0%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
1%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
-2%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
1%synergy
Hydro-Channeler
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
44%inclusion56 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Snap
42%inclusion54 decks128 decks
18%synergy
Consider
36%inclusion46 decks128 decks
13%synergy
Display of Power
34%inclusion43 decks128 decks
32%synergy
Big Score
34%inclusion43 decks128 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion42 decks128 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion42 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Prismari Command
33%inclusion42 decks128 decks
16%synergy
Negate
31%inclusion40 decks128 decks
-2%synergy
Abrade
31%inclusion40 decks128 decks
12%synergy
Seething Song
26%inclusion33 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
23%inclusion29 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion29 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
22%inclusion28 decks128 decks
0%synergy
Displace
20%inclusion26 decks128 decks
20%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
19%inclusion24 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
19%inclusion24 decks128 decks
18%synergy
Pongify
18%inclusion23 decks128 decks
-10%synergy
Electrodominance
18%inclusion23 decks128 decks
12%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
18%inclusion23 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Press the Enemy
16%inclusion21 decks128 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Confluence
16%inclusion21 decks128 decks
12%synergy
Narset's Reversal
16%inclusion21 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
16%inclusion21 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Silundi Vision
16%inclusion21 decks128 decks
11%synergy
Mana Drain
16%inclusion20 decks128 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
16%inclusion20 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
15%inclusion19 decks128 decks
-3%synergy
Invert Polarity
15%inclusion19 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Hithlain Knots
14%inclusion18 decks128 decks
14%synergy
Fact or Fiction
14%inclusion18 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Charm
14%inclusion18 decks128 decks
-5%synergy
Aetherize
14%inclusion18 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Dig Through Time
14%inclusion18 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
14%inclusion18 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion17 decks128 decks
2%synergy
High Tide
13%inclusion17 decks128 decks
9%synergy
Quick Study
13%inclusion17 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion16 decks128 decks
-1%synergy
Siren's Ruse
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
-9%synergy
Impulse
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Glorious Gale
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
11%synergy
Wizard's Retort
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Comet Storm
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Unwind
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Waterbender's Restoration
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Archmage's Charm
10%inclusion13 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Reverberate
10%inclusion13 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Resculpt
10%inclusion13 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Expressive Iteration
45%inclusion58 decks128 decks
22%synergy
Ponder
44%inclusion56 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Mana Geyser
40%inclusion51 decks128 decks
18%synergy
Faithless Looting
35%inclusion45 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
32%inclusion41 decks128 decks
12%synergy
Solve the Equation
30%inclusion38 decks128 decks
17%synergy
Lórien Revealed
29%inclusion37 decks128 decks
23%synergy
Windfall
24%inclusion31 decks128 decks
-2%synergy
Vandalblast
24%inclusion31 decks128 decks
-2%synergy
Boltwave
23%inclusion29 decks127 decks
16%synergy
Crackle with Power
22%inclusion28 decks128 decks
14%synergy
Grapeshot
20%inclusion26 decks128 decks
1%synergy
Past in Flames
19%inclusion24 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Confluence
17%inclusion22 decks128 decks
14%synergy
Serum Visions
16%inclusion20 decks128 decks
-2%synergy
Birthday Escape
15%inclusion19 decks128 decks
14%synergy
Deep Analysis
13%inclusion16 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
13%inclusion16 decks128 decks
-2%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
13%inclusion16 decks128 decks
12%synergy
Stock Up
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
-10%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Chain Reaction
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Sleight of Hand
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Step Through
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Splash Portal
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Epic Experiment
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Fireball
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Mists of Lórien
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Rite of Replication
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Merchant Scroll
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Brass's Bounty
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
0%synergy
Arwen's Gift
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Curse of the Swine
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
0%synergy
Ravenform
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
1%synergy
Strike It Rich
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
-6%synergy
Rapturous Moment
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-1%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Devastation Tide
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Finale of Revelation
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
-2%synergy
Banefire
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Glamdring
36%inclusion46 decks128 decks
35%synergy
Primal Amulet
17%inclusion22 decks128 decks
12%synergy
Twinning Staff
16%inclusion20 decks128 decks
12%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
15%inclusion19 decks128 decks
14%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
14%inclusion18 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Ruby Medallion
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion13 decks128 decks
0%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion13 decks128 decks
-19%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
-17%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
-1%synergy
Wand of Wonder
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
36%inclusion46 decks128 decks
20%synergy
Storm of Saruman
23%inclusion30 decks128 decks
22%synergy
Propaganda
16%inclusion21 decks128 decks
1%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
16%inclusion20 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
-8%synergy
Candlekeep Sage
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
11%synergy
Double Vision
10%inclusion13 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Sorcerer Class
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Curiosity
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
-17%synergy
Wizard Class
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Flare
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Shark Typhoon
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
-2%synergy
The Bath Song
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
16%inclusion21 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
-1%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
48%inclusion61 decks128 decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
45%inclusion57 decks128 decks
-4%synergy
Rivendell
27%inclusion35 decks128 decks
24%synergy
Mines of Moria
19%inclusion24 decks128 decks
17%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
13%inclusion17 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion16 decks128 decks
-6%synergy
Mistrise Village
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
-4%synergy
Restless Spire
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Field
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
9%synergy
Castle Vantress
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
1%synergy
Agna Qel'a
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion116 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion109 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Signet
54%inclusion69 decks128 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
49%inclusion63 decks128 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
42%inclusion54 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion34 decks128 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion34 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
26%inclusion33 decks128 decks
19%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
13%inclusion17 decks128 decks
9%synergy
Thran Dynamo
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion13 decks128 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
-5%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Sky Diamond
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
-2%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion128 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion128 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion110 decks128 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
71%inclusion91 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Shivan Reef
62%inclusion79 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
53%inclusion68 decks128 decks
15%synergy
Steam Vents
50%inclusion64 decks128 decks
1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
47%inclusion60 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
47%inclusion60 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
43%inclusion55 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
41%inclusion53 decks128 decks
-3%synergy
Training Center
37%inclusion47 decks128 decks
-6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
35%inclusion45 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
28%inclusion36 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
27%inclusion35 decks128 decks
-4%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
27%inclusion34 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Thundering Falls
26%inclusion33 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Islet
25%inclusion32 decks128 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion31 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion31 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
24%inclusion31 decks128 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion29 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Ferrous Lake
21%inclusion27 decks128 decks
-4%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
18%inclusion23 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion22 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Molten Tributary
16%inclusion21 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Silundi Vision
16%inclusion21 decks128 decks
11%synergy
Valakut Awakening
16%inclusion20 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion19 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
15%inclusion19 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion18 decks128 decks
0%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Turbulent Springs
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
Spectacle Summit
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Scorched Geyser
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
-12%synergy
Flooded Strand
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
-3%synergy
Volatile Fjord
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
-3%synergy
Prismari Campus
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Jwari Disruption
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Eroded Canyon
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
-1%synergy
The Grey Havens
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
-5%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Volcanic Island
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
-10%synergy