Gandalf the Grey (Commander)

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
Resonating Lute
23%inclusion41 decks180 decks
0%synergy
Mana Sculpt
16%inclusion29 decks178 decks
10%synergy
Prismari Charm
12%inclusion22 decks189 decks
-2%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
11%inclusion17 decks153 decks
3%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Flame of Anor
70%inclusion1.32K decks1.90K decks
58%synergy
Fiery Inscription
63%inclusion1.19K decks1.90K decks
52%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
53%inclusion1.01K decks1.90K decks
52%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
53%inclusion996 decks1.90K decks
50%synergy
Essence Flux
48%inclusion908 decks1.90K decks
47%synergy
Planar Incision
40%inclusion766 decks1.90K decks
40%synergy
Blur
41%inclusion769 decks1.90K decks
40%synergy
Displacer Kitten
43%inclusion810 decks1.90K decks
39%synergy
Guttersnipe
64%inclusion1.21K decks1.90K decks
38%synergy
Archaeomancer
41%inclusion770 decks1.90K decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Archmage Emeritus
65%inclusion1.24K decks1.90K decks
30%synergy
Counterspell
63%inclusion1.20K decks1.90K decks
11%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
63%inclusion1.19K decks1.90K decks
23%synergy
Opt
63%inclusion1.19K decks1.90K decks
27%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
59%inclusion1.12K decks1.90K decks
30%synergy
Brainstorm
58%inclusion1.10K decks1.90K decks
14%synergy
Lightning Bolt
57%inclusion1.08K decks1.90K decks
28%synergy
Frantic Search
57%inclusion1.07K decks1.90K decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
55%inclusion1.04K decks1.90K decks
17%synergy
Preordain
55%inclusion1.03K decks1.90K decks
20%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
29%inclusion551 decks1.90K decks
0%synergy
Mystical Tutor
25%inclusion468 decks1.90K decks
3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
21%inclusion396 decks1.90K decks
-3%synergy
Rhystic Study
18%inclusion332 decks1.90K decks
-7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion238 decks1.90K decks
-9%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion218 decks1.90K decks
2%synergy
Gamble
6.7%inclusion128 decks1.90K decks
-10%synergy
Underworld Breach
6.3%inclusion120 decks1.90K decks
-7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.2%inclusion117 decks1.90K decks
-5%synergy
Force of Will
5.9%inclusion112 decks1.90K decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Harmonic Prodigy
41%inclusion780 decks1.90K decks
23%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
39%inclusion736 decks1.90K decks
32%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
38%inclusion721 decks1.90K decks
22%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
36%inclusion686 decks1.90K decks
9%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
36%inclusion681 decks1.90K decks
15%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
36%inclusion634 decks1.78K decks
14%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
35%inclusion656 decks1.90K decks
34%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
32%inclusion604 decks1.90K decks
24%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
31%inclusion583 decks1.90K decks
22%synergy
Young Pyromancer
30%inclusion564 decks1.90K decks
13%synergy
Archmage of Runes
29%inclusion455 decks1.55K decks
16%synergy
Coruscation Mage
29%inclusion521 decks1.78K decks
9%synergy
Meneldor, Swift Savior
20%inclusion370 decks1.90K decks
19%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
18%inclusion333 decks1.90K decks
7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion319 decks1.84K decks
4%synergy
Electrostatic Field
17%inclusion323 decks1.90K decks
4%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
16%inclusion303 decks1.90K decks
-1%synergy
Firebrand Archer
16%inclusion299 decks1.90K decks
3%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
15%inclusion288 decks1.90K decks
7%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
15%inclusion278 decks1.90K decks
7%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
14%inclusion271 decks1.90K decks
6%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
13%inclusion195 decks1.55K decks
1%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
12%inclusion129 decks1.07K decks
0%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
12%inclusion220 decks1.90K decks
11%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
11%inclusion203 decks1.90K decks
3%synergy
Wizards of Thay
11%inclusion202 decks1.90K decks
8%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
10%inclusion199 decks1.90K decks
10%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
10%inclusion199 decks1.90K decks
1%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
10%inclusion102 decks1.07K decks
4%synergy
Urabrask
9.5%inclusion180 decks1.90K decks
1%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
9.4%inclusion178 decks1.90K decks
-6%synergy
Pelargir Survivor
8.7%inclusion165 decks1.90K decks
8%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
8.4%inclusion160 decks1.90K decks
7%synergy
Haughty Djinn
8.1%inclusion154 decks1.90K decks
2%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
8.1%inclusion154 decks1.90K decks
5%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
8.0%inclusion152 decks1.90K decks
6%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
7.9%inclusion15 decks189 decks
1%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
7.8%inclusion148 decks1.90K decks
6%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
7.6%inclusion48 decks635 decks
4%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
7.5%inclusion140 decks1.86K decks
2%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
7.4%inclusion137 decks1.85K decks
1%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
7.3%inclusion138 decks1.90K decks
4%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
7.2%inclusion136 decks1.90K decks
2%synergy
Spellseeker
7.0%inclusion133 decks1.90K decks
2%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
7.0%inclusion124 decks1.78K decks
3%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
6.9%inclusion13 decks189 decks
-1%synergy
Unruly Catapult
6.6%inclusion126 decks1.90K decks
3%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
6.4%inclusion122 decks1.90K decks
4%synergy
Peregrine Drake
6.3%inclusion120 decks1.90K decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.3%inclusion119 decks1.90K decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
45%inclusion845 decks1.90K decks
3%synergy
Negate
44%inclusion844 decks1.90K decks
12%synergy
Consider
43%inclusion809 decks1.90K decks
20%synergy
Abrade
40%inclusion759 decks1.90K decks
20%synergy
Snap
38%inclusion728 decks1.90K decks
14%synergy
Display of Power
35%inclusion673 decks1.90K decks
34%synergy
Arcane Denial
35%inclusion671 decks1.90K decks
6%synergy
Big Score
32%inclusion607 decks1.90K decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
32%inclusion605 decks1.90K decks
-5%synergy
Seething Song
31%inclusion596 decks1.90K decks
12%synergy
Pongify
29%inclusion543 decks1.90K decks
1%synergy
Prismari Command
28%inclusion527 decks1.90K decks
11%synergy
Izzet Charm
23%inclusion439 decks1.90K decks
5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
20%inclusion378 decks1.90K decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
19%inclusion364 decks1.90K decks
-2%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
18%inclusion341 decks1.90K decks
0%synergy
Displace
18%inclusion332 decks1.90K decks
17%synergy
Press the Enemy
17%inclusion331 decks1.90K decks
16%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
17%inclusion329 decks1.90K decks
2%synergy
Electrodominance
16%inclusion310 decks1.90K decks
10%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
16%inclusion302 decks1.90K decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
16%inclusion301 decks1.90K decks
15%synergy
Reality Shift
16%inclusion299 decks1.90K decks
2%synergy
Narset's Reversal
15%inclusion281 decks1.90K decks
6%synergy
Hithlain Knots
15%inclusion277 decks1.90K decks
14%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion272 decks1.90K decks
-2%synergy
Glorious Gale
14%inclusion262 decks1.90K decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion255 decks1.86K decks
-3%synergy
Wizard's Retort
13%inclusion254 decks1.90K decks
12%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion250 decks1.90K decks
1%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
13%inclusion239 decks1.90K decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
13%inclusion239 decks1.90K decks
-8%synergy
Reverberate
12%inclusion234 decks1.90K decks
8%synergy
Dig Through Time
12%inclusion231 decks1.90K decks
0%synergy
Mystic Confluence
12%inclusion226 decks1.90K decks
7%synergy
Fact or Fiction
12%inclusion223 decks1.90K decks
5%synergy
Invert Polarity
11%inclusion211 decks1.85K decks
-1%synergy
Quick Study
11%inclusion215 decks1.90K decks
8%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
11%inclusion214 decks1.90K decks
4%synergy
Comet Storm
11%inclusion207 decks1.90K decks
6%synergy
Cast into the Fire
11%inclusion201 decks1.90K decks
8%synergy
Unwind
9.2%inclusion174 decks1.90K decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.0%inclusion170 decks1.90K decks
-1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.3%inclusion137 decks1.66K decks
0%synergy
Reiterate
7.8%inclusion148 decks1.90K decks
2%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
7.8%inclusion148 decks1.90K decks
-2%synergy
Silundi Vision
7.7%inclusion147 decks1.90K decks
2%synergy
Resculpt
7.7%inclusion146 decks1.90K decks
0%synergy
Smite the Deathless
7.6%inclusion144 decks1.90K decks
7%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
7.6%inclusion144 decks1.90K decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
47%inclusion883 decks1.90K decks
9%synergy
Mana Geyser
38%inclusion728 decks1.90K decks
16%synergy
Expressive Iteration
38%inclusion715 decks1.90K decks
14%synergy
Faithless Looting
37%inclusion703 decks1.90K decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
27%inclusion505 decks1.90K decks
1%synergy
Solve the Equation
25%inclusion483 decks1.90K decks
13%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
25%inclusion475 decks1.90K decks
5%synergy
Grapeshot
22%inclusion425 decks1.90K decks
3%synergy
Serum Visions
21%inclusion405 decks1.90K decks
4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
21%inclusion405 decks1.90K decks
15%synergy
Crackle with Power
21%inclusion401 decks1.90K decks
13%synergy
Birthday Escape
21%inclusion394 decks1.90K decks
20%synergy
Windfall
21%inclusion392 decks1.90K decks
-5%synergy
Boltwave
18%inclusion276 decks1.53K decks
11%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
15%inclusion294 decks1.90K decks
10%synergy
Treasure Cruise
15%inclusion277 decks1.90K decks
0%synergy
Fiery Confluence
14%inclusion275 decks1.90K decks
12%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
14%inclusion270 decks1.90K decks
-7%synergy
Past in Flames
12%inclusion223 decks1.90K decks
0%synergy
Deep Analysis
12%inclusion222 decks1.90K decks
5%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
11%inclusion214 decks1.90K decks
11%synergy
Brass's Bounty
11%inclusion206 decks1.90K decks
4%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
10%inclusion199 decks1.90K decks
10%synergy
Chain Reaction
9.2%inclusion175 decks1.90K decks
3%synergy
Flow State
9.1%inclusion16 decks175 decks
0%synergy
Stock Up
8.7%inclusion119 decks1.36K decks
2%synergy
Splash Portal
8.5%inclusion151 decks1.77K decks
7%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
8.5%inclusion161 decks1.90K decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.4%inclusion160 decks1.90K decks
0%synergy
Rapturous Moment
7.9%inclusion14 decks178 decks
-1%synergy
Step Through
7.9%inclusion149 decks1.90K decks
5%synergy
Fireball
7.7%inclusion146 decks1.90K decks
6%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
7.3%inclusion139 decks1.90K decks
4%synergy
Epic Experiment
7.1%inclusion134 decks1.90K decks
1%synergy
Mists of Lórien
7.1%inclusion134 decks1.90K decks
7%synergy
Curse of the Swine
7.0%inclusion132 decks1.90K decks
1%synergy
Arwen's Gift
6.6%inclusion126 decks1.90K decks
6%synergy
Banefire
6.5%inclusion123 decks1.90K decks
4%synergy
Time Warp
6.5%inclusion123 decks1.90K decks
3%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
6.3%inclusion12 decks189 decks
-2%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.2%inclusion117 decks1.90K decks
1%synergy
Fear, Fire, Foes!
6.1%inclusion116 decks1.90K decks
5%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
5.7%inclusion108 decks1.90K decks
0%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
5.5%inclusion105 decks1.90K decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Glamdring
38%inclusion726 decks1.90K decks
37%synergy
Primal Amulet
17%inclusion324 decks1.90K decks
12%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
17%inclusion321 decks1.90K decks
8%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
16%inclusion299 decks1.90K decks
15%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
14%inclusion271 decks1.90K decks
10%synergy
Twinning Staff
14%inclusion271 decks1.90K decks
11%synergy
Ruby Medallion
14%inclusion270 decks1.90K decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion215 decks1.90K decks
2%synergy
Isochron Scepter
11%inclusion211 decks1.90K decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion208 decks1.90K decks
-18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.9%inclusion130 decks1.90K decks
-17%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
5.7%inclusion108 decks1.90K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
43%inclusion819 decks1.90K decks
27%synergy
Storm of Saruman
20%inclusion385 decks1.90K decks
18%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion324 decks1.90K decks
2%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
16%inclusion296 decks1.90K decks
9%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
13%inclusion201 decks1.53K decks
8%synergy
Candlekeep Sage
12%inclusion233 decks1.90K decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion217 decks1.90K decks
-8%synergy
Double Vision
11%inclusion211 decks1.90K decks
7%synergy
Curiosity
10%inclusion191 decks1.90K decks
-15%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
8.5%inclusion162 decks1.90K decks
2%synergy
Sorcerer Class
7.8%inclusion148 decks1.90K decks
0%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
7.4%inclusion141 decks1.90K decks
5%synergy
Wizard Class
7.1%inclusion135 decks1.90K decks
-1%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
7.0%inclusion132 decks1.90K decks
4%synergy
The Bath Song
6.6%inclusion125 decks1.90K decks
6%synergy
Artist's Talent
6.5%inclusion115 decks1.78K decks
-1%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
6.0%inclusion113 decks1.90K decks
3%synergy
Shark Typhoon
5.8%inclusion110 decks1.90K decks
-2%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
5.1%inclusion91 decks1.77K decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
20%inclusion372 decks1.90K decks
12%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
11%inclusion194 decks1.78K decks
-1%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
6.8%inclusion129 decks1.90K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
49%inclusion932 decks1.90K decks
0%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
40%inclusion768 decks1.90K decks
15%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
35%inclusion667 decks1.90K decks
30%synergy
Rivendell
26%inclusion500 decks1.90K decks
23%synergy
Mines of Moria
18%inclusion339 decks1.90K decks
16%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
13%inclusion248 decks1.90K decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion211 decks1.90K decks
2%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion127 decks1.21K decks
-5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.1%inclusion172 decks1.90K decks
-9%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
9.0%inclusion94 decks1.05K decks
0%synergy
Restless Spire
8.2%inclusion155 decks1.90K decks
3%synergy
Castle Vantress
7.1%inclusion135 decks1.90K decks
2%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
5.9%inclusion112 decks1.90K decks
0%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.0%inclusion95 decks1.90K decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion1.60K decks1.90K decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion1.51K decks1.90K decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Signet
56%inclusion1.06K decks1.90K decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
47%inclusion892 decks1.90K decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
42%inclusion806 decks1.90K decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion476 decks1.90K decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion464 decks1.90K decks
-7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
20%inclusion387 decks1.90K decks
14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion365 decks1.90K decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion192 decks1.90K decks
1%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion182 decks1.90K decks
-1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
9.1%inclusion75 decks821 decks
4%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
8.4%inclusion159 decks1.90K decks
5%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.9%inclusion149 decks1.90K decks
0%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.3%inclusion139 decks1.90K decks
0%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.9%inclusion130 decks1.90K decks
3%synergy
Inherited Envelope
5.5%inclusion105 decks1.90K decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.5%inclusion105 decks1.90K decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion1.88K decks1.90K decks
1%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion1.88K decks1.90K decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion1.57K decks1.90K decks
-4%synergy
Sulfur Falls
68%inclusion1.29K decks1.90K decks
2%synergy
Shivan Reef
54%inclusion1.02K decks1.90K decks
-6%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
49%inclusion928 decks1.90K decks
5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
49%inclusion924 decks1.90K decks
11%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
44%inclusion839 decks1.90K decks
4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
41%inclusion774 decks1.90K decks
-1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
41%inclusion773 decks1.90K decks
-4%synergy
Steam Vents
38%inclusion727 decks1.90K decks
-11%synergy
Training Center
34%inclusion654 decks1.90K decks
-8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion590 decks1.90K decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion468 decks1.90K decks
8%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
24%inclusion463 decks1.90K decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion446 decks1.90K decks
8%synergy
Ferrous Lake
21%inclusion403 decks1.90K decks
-4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion382 decks1.90K decks
-11%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
18%inclusion345 decks1.90K decks
-6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion319 decks1.84K decks
4%synergy
Fiery Islet
17%inclusion324 decks1.90K decks
-9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion311 decks1.90K decks
2%synergy
Thundering Falls
15%inclusion294 decks1.90K decks
-6%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
15%inclusion199 decks1.37K decks
-7%synergy
Molten Tributary
14%inclusion273 decks1.90K decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion269 decks1.90K decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion255 decks1.86K decks
-3%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
13%inclusion244 decks1.90K decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
13%inclusion241 decks1.90K decks
4%synergy
Volcanic Island
9.0%inclusion171 decks1.90K decks
-6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.0%inclusion170 decks1.90K decks
-1%synergy
Scorched Geyser
8.8%inclusion16 decks182 decks
-6%synergy
Turbulent Springs
8.8%inclusion16 decks182 decks
-7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.4%inclusion160 decks1.90K decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.1%inclusion154 decks1.90K decks
-1%synergy
Silundi Vision
7.7%inclusion147 decks1.90K decks
2%synergy
Eroded Canyon
7.5%inclusion142 decks1.90K decks
0%synergy
Volatile Fjord
7.4%inclusion141 decks1.90K decks
3%synergy
Prismari Campus
6.3%inclusion120 decks1.90K decks
1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
5.6%inclusion107 decks1.90K decks
-5%synergy
The Grey Havens
5.3%inclusion101 decks1.90K decks
5%synergy
Shire Terrace
5.2%inclusion99 decks1.90K decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.2%inclusion98 decks1.90K decks
-6%synergy
Arid Mesa
5.1%inclusion97 decks1.90K decks
-4%synergy