Gandalf the Grey (Commander) - Budget

Kyle Massa
Jul 11, 2024
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Surveillance Room
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Hawkeye, Young Avenger
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gandalf's Sanction
66%inclusion128 decks195 decks
63%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
53%inclusion104 decks195 decks
53%synergy
Fiery Inscription
60%inclusion117 decks195 decks
50%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
55%inclusion108 decks195 decks
49%synergy
Birthday Escape
41%inclusion79 decks195 decks
40%synergy
Guttersnipe
60%inclusion117 decks195 decks
35%synergy
Hithlain Knots
35%inclusion69 decks195 decks
35%synergy
Display of Power
35%inclusion68 decks195 decks
33%synergy
Meneldor, Swift Savior
32%inclusion63 decks195 decks
32%synergy
Blur
32%inclusion62 decks195 decks
31%synergy
Top Cards
Goblin Electromancer
56%inclusion110 decks195 decks
28%synergy
Opt
54%inclusion105 decks195 decks
19%synergy
Negate
49%inclusion95 decks195 decks
17%synergy
Abrade
43%inclusion83 decks195 decks
22%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
36%inclusion71 decks195 decks
22%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
36%inclusion70 decks194 decks
13%synergy
Frantic Search
36%inclusion70 decks195 decks
-6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
33%inclusion64 decks195 decks
19%synergy
Faithless Looting
32%inclusion63 decks195 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Charm
32%inclusion63 decks195 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Young Pyromancer
31%inclusion61 decks195 decks
16%synergy
Archaeomancer
31%inclusion61 decks195 decks
28%synergy
Firebrand Archer
30%inclusion58 decks195 decks
18%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
29%inclusion57 decks195 decks
19%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
28%inclusion55 decks195 decks
20%synergy
Pelargir Survivor
28%inclusion55 decks195 decks
28%synergy
Coruscation Mage
27%inclusion52 decks194 decks
7%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
27%inclusion52 decks195 decks
19%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
24%inclusion46 decks195 decks
-16%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
23%inclusion44 decks195 decks
22%synergy
Archmage of Runes
18%inclusion31 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Tempest Angler
17%inclusion33 decks194 decks
12%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
17%inclusion33 decks195 decks
-18%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
16%inclusion32 decks195 decks
-10%synergy
Mocking Sprite
15%inclusion30 decks195 decks
13%synergy
Electrostatic Field
15%inclusion30 decks195 decks
3%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
15%inclusion30 decks195 decks
-1%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
15%inclusion18 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Saruman the White
14%inclusion28 decks195 decks
14%synergy
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
13%inclusion26 decks195 decks
12%synergy
Crackling Drake
13%inclusion25 decks195 decks
10%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
12%inclusion24 decks194 decks
8%synergy
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
12%inclusion24 decks195 decks
12%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
12%inclusion24 decks195 decks
11%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
12%inclusion24 decks195 decks
7%synergy
Mysidian Elder
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Gimli, Counter of Kills
12%inclusion23 decks195 decks
11%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
11%inclusion22 decks195 decks
1%synergy
Kraum, Violent Cacophony
10%inclusion20 decks195 decks
8%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
10%inclusion20 decks195 decks
8%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
10%inclusion19 decks195 decks
9%synergy
Unruly Catapult
10%inclusion19 decks195 decks
6%synergy
Aegar, the Freezing Flame
9.2%inclusion18 decks195 decks
9%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
8.2%inclusion16 decks195 decks
7%synergy
Hydro-Channeler
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Enigma Drake
7.7%inclusion15 decks195 decks
6%synergy
Zaffai and the Tempests
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Thunderdrum Soloist
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Quistis Trepe
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Kindlespark Duo
7.2%inclusion14 decks194 decks
4%synergy
Tolarian Terror
7.2%inclusion14 decks195 decks
7%synergy
Peregrine Drake
6.7%inclusion13 decks195 decks
6%synergy
Captain of Umbar
6.7%inclusion13 decks195 decks
6%synergy
Ardent Elementalist
6.7%inclusion13 decks195 decks
6%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
6.7%inclusion13 decks195 decks
5%synergy
Sprite Dragon
6.7%inclusion13 decks195 decks
3%synergy
Wizards of Thay
6.7%inclusion13 decks195 decks
4%synergy
Neera, Wild Mage
6.7%inclusion13 decks195 decks
5%synergy
Razzle-Dazzler
6.7%inclusion13 decks195 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Consider
32%inclusion62 decks195 decks
10%synergy
Glorious Gale
31%inclusion61 decks195 decks
31%synergy
Press the Enemy
31%inclusion60 decks195 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Bolt
31%inclusion60 decks195 decks
2%synergy
Flame of Anor
30%inclusion58 decks195 decks
18%synergy
Planar Incision
29%inclusion57 decks195 decks
29%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion56 decks195 decks
-23%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
26%inclusion51 decks195 decks
24%synergy
Wizard's Retort
25%inclusion49 decks195 decks
23%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion46 decks195 decks
-18%synergy
Cast into the Fire
24%inclusion46 decks195 decks
21%synergy
Smite the Deathless
23%inclusion45 decks195 decks
23%synergy
Council's Deliberation
21%inclusion40 decks195 decks
20%synergy
Shock
21%inclusion40 decks195 decks
17%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
20%inclusion39 decks195 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Strike
20%inclusion39 decks195 decks
18%synergy
Reality Shift
19%inclusion38 decks195 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
19%inclusion37 decks195 decks
7%synergy
Prismari Charm
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Prismari Command
18%inclusion36 decks195 decks
1%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion34 decks195 decks
-25%synergy
Essence Flux
17%inclusion34 decks195 decks
16%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
17%inclusion33 decks195 decks
17%synergy
Cancel
17%inclusion33 decks195 decks
15%synergy
Stern Scolding
16%inclusion32 decks195 decks
16%synergy
Fact or Fiction
16%inclusion31 decks195 decks
9%synergy
Dreadful as the Storm
16%inclusion31 decks195 decks
16%synergy
Quick Study
16%inclusion31 decks195 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
15%inclusion30 decks195 decks
15%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
14%inclusion28 decks195 decks
13%synergy
Electrodominance
13%inclusion26 decks195 decks
7%synergy
Teach by Example
13%inclusion26 decks195 decks
11%synergy
Displace
13%inclusion25 decks195 decks
12%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
13%inclusion25 decks195 decks
4%synergy
Ionize
12%inclusion23 decks195 decks
9%synergy
Run Away Together
12%inclusion23 decks195 decks
8%synergy
Unsummon
12%inclusion23 decks195 decks
10%synergy
Slick Sequence
12%inclusion23 decks195 decks
9%synergy
Isolation at Orthanc
12%inclusion23 decks195 decks
12%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
11%inclusion22 decks195 decks
5%synergy
Dig Through Time
11%inclusion22 decks195 decks
-1%synergy
Big Score
11%inclusion21 decks195 decks
-15%synergy
Essence Scatter
10%inclusion20 decks195 decks
8%synergy
Gimli's Fury
10%inclusion19 decks195 decks
10%synergy
Rewind
10%inclusion19 decks195 decks
3%synergy
Refute
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
8.7%inclusion17 decks195 decks
6%synergy
Snap
8.7%inclusion17 decks195 decks
-15%synergy
Mystic Confluence
8.7%inclusion17 decks195 decks
4%synergy
Unwind
8.7%inclusion17 decks195 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Ranger's Firebrand
30%inclusion58 decks195 decks
30%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
30%inclusion58 decks195 decks
30%synergy
Preordain
27%inclusion53 decks195 decks
-6%synergy
Grapeshot
25%inclusion49 decks195 decks
6%synergy
Arwen's Gift
24%inclusion46 decks195 decks
23%synergy
Fear, Fire, Foes!
23%inclusion44 decks195 decks
21%synergy
Lórien Revealed
22%inclusion43 decks195 decks
16%synergy
Fire of Orthanc
21%inclusion41 decks195 decks
21%synergy
Serum Visions
20%inclusion39 decks195 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion38 decks195 decks
-19%synergy
Expressive Iteration
18%inclusion35 decks195 decks
-6%synergy
Deep Analysis
17%inclusion34 decks195 decks
11%synergy
Treason of Isengard
16%inclusion32 decks195 decks
16%synergy
Chain Reaction
15%inclusion30 decks195 decks
10%synergy
Divination
15%inclusion29 decks195 decks
13%synergy
Treasure Cruise
15%inclusion29 decks195 decks
1%synergy
Horses of the Bruinen
14%inclusion27 decks195 decks
14%synergy
Fiery Confluence
14%inclusion27 decks195 decks
11%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
12%inclusion23 decks195 decks
7%synergy
Splash Portal
11%inclusion22 decks194 decks
10%synergy
Fireball
11%inclusion22 decks195 decks
9%synergy
Epic Experiment
11%inclusion21 decks195 decks
6%synergy
Beacon Bolt
11%inclusion21 decks195 decks
9%synergy
Brass's Bounty
10%inclusion19 decks195 decks
3%synergy
Rally at the Hornburg
8.7%inclusion17 decks195 decks
8%synergy
Mana Geyser
8.7%inclusion17 decks195 decks
-15%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
8.7%inclusion17 decks195 decks
4%synergy
Quarrel's End
8.7%inclusion17 decks195 decks
8%synergy
Impractical Joke
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
7.7%inclusion15 decks195 decks
8%synergy
Swarming of Moria
7.7%inclusion15 decks195 decks
8%synergy
Rapturous Moment
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Splatter Technique
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Foray of Orcs
7.2%inclusion14 decks195 decks
7%synergy
Experimental Overload
7.2%inclusion14 decks195 decks
6%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
7.2%inclusion14 decks195 decks
2%synergy
Sleight of Hand
6.7%inclusion13 decks195 decks
1%synergy
Act of Treason
6.7%inclusion13 decks195 decks
6%synergy
Agate Assault
6.2%inclusion12 decks194 decks
5%synergy
Ponder
6.2%inclusion12 decks195 decks
-31%synergy
Banefire
6.2%inclusion12 decks195 decks
4%synergy
Step Through
6.2%inclusion12 decks195 decks
3%synergy
Grab the Prize
6.1%inclusion11 decks180 decks
3%synergy
Unending Whisper
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Devastation Tide
5.6%inclusion11 decks195 decks
5%synergy
Earthquake
5.6%inclusion11 decks195 decks
4%synergy
Glacial Dragonhunt
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
5.1%inclusion10 decks195 decks
2%synergy
Aether Gale
5.1%inclusion10 decks195 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Glamdring
25%inclusion48 decks195 decks
23%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion30 decks195 decks
6%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
7.7%inclusion15 decks195 decks
4%synergy
Stone of Erech
7.7%inclusion15 decks195 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.7%inclusion13 decks195 decks
-22%synergy
Lembas
6.7%inclusion13 decks195 decks
6%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
6.2%inclusion12 decks195 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
29%inclusion57 decks195 decks
13%synergy
The Bath Song
24%inclusion46 decks195 decks
23%synergy
Candlekeep Sage
17%inclusion33 decks195 decks
17%synergy
Double Vision
13%inclusion25 decks195 decks
9%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
12%inclusion23 decks195 decks
6%synergy
Curiosity
8.7%inclusion17 decks195 decks
-15%synergy
Storm of Saruman
8.7%inclusion17 decks195 decks
7%synergy
There and Back Again
8.2%inclusion16 decks195 decks
7%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
7.7%inclusion15 decks195 decks
8%synergy
Firemind's Research
7.7%inclusion15 decks195 decks
6%synergy
Rising of the Day
7.2%inclusion14 decks195 decks
6%synergy
Wizard Class
7.2%inclusion14 decks195 decks
-0%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
6.2%inclusion12 decks195 decks
3%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
5.6%inclusion11 decks195 decks
6%synergy
Bewitching Leechcraft
5.6%inclusion11 decks195 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
12%inclusion23 decks195 decks
5%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
11%inclusion22 decks195 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Riptide Laboratory
14%inclusion27 decks195 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion20 decks195 decks
-39%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
10%inclusion19 decks195 decks
-17%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
10%inclusion19 decks195 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion19 decks195 decks
0%synergy
Mines of Moria
8.2%inclusion16 decks195 decks
6%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
8.2%inclusion16 decks195 decks
-1%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
7.7%inclusion15 decks195 decks
2%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Rivendell
7.2%inclusion14 decks195 decks
4%synergy
Restless Spire
6.7%inclusion13 decks195 decks
1%synergy
Forgotten Cave
6.7%inclusion13 decks195 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
56%inclusion109 decks195 decks
-26%synergy
Sol Ring
52%inclusion102 decks195 decks
-34%synergy
Commander's Sphere
40%inclusion78 decks195 decks
26%synergy
Izzet Signet
38%inclusion75 decks195 decks
-18%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion59 decks195 decks
7%synergy
Sky Diamond
18%inclusion36 decks195 decks
11%synergy
Fire Diamond
18%inclusion35 decks195 decks
11%synergy
Inherited Envelope
16%inclusion31 decks195 decks
16%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion29 decks195 decks
-21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion21 decks195 decks
-21%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
10%inclusion19 decks195 decks
-44%synergy
Wizard's Rockets
10%inclusion19 decks195 decks
10%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Locket
7.7%inclusion15 decks195 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.7%inclusion15 decks195 decks
1%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.2%inclusion12 decks195 decks
2%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.2%inclusion12 decks195 decks
-4%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.1%inclusion10 decks195 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Cluestone
5.1%inclusion10 decks195 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion195 decks195 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion195 decks195 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
63%inclusion122 decks195 decks
-24%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
51%inclusion100 decks195 decks
34%synergy
Evolving Wilds
41%inclusion80 decks195 decks
25%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
38%inclusion74 decks195 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
37%inclusion73 decks195 decks
-2%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
33%inclusion64 decks195 decks
-11%synergy
Sulfur Falls
32%inclusion63 decks195 decks
-34%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
29%inclusion57 decks195 decks
21%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
23%inclusion44 decks195 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion41 decks195 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion40 decks195 decks
6%synergy
Shivan Reef
18%inclusion36 decks195 decks
-41%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion34 decks195 decks
-17%synergy
The Grey Havens
14%inclusion28 decks195 decks
14%synergy
Ferrous Lake
13%inclusion26 decks195 decks
-12%synergy
Eroded Canyon
13%inclusion26 decks195 decks
6%synergy
Prismari Campus
13%inclusion25 decks195 decks
8%synergy
Molten Tributary
13%inclusion25 decks195 decks
4%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
12%inclusion23 decks195 decks
-33%synergy
Shire Terrace
11%inclusion22 decks195 decks
11%synergy
Highland Lake
10%inclusion19 decks195 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Isle
8.7%inclusion17 decks195 decks
6%synergy
Airship Engine Room
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Bluff
8.2%inclusion16 decks195 decks
6%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
7.2%inclusion14 decks195 decks
-2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
6.2%inclusion12 decks195 decks
-7%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
6.1%inclusion11 decks181 decks
4%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
2%synergy