Gandalf the Grey (Commander) - Budget Burn

Kyle Massa
Jul 11, 2024
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Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Inspired Skypainter
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
94%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gandalf's Sanction
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
72%synergy
Fiery Inscription
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
65%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Guttersnipe
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Abrade
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Negate
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Opt
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Game Changers
Narset, Parter of Veils
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Stormcatch Mentor
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Crackling Drake
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Archmage of Runes
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Uthros Psionicist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Giant Koi
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ashling, Rekindled
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Goliath Daydreamer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Coruscation Mage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Tempest Angler
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Kraum, Violent Cacophony
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Firebrand Archer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Electrostatic Field
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Marang River Regent
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Runescale Stormbrood
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Wingblade Disciple
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Shocking Sharpshooter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Quistis Trepe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Queen Brahne
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Prompto Argentum
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Summon: G.F. Cerberus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Fear of Burning Alive
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Drake Hatcher
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Eddymurk Crab
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Kindlespark Duo
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Hearthborn Battler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Long River Lurker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Daring Waverider
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Mocking Sprite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Storm Skreelix
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Scalding Viper
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Tandem Lookout
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Ardent Elementalist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rootha, Mercurial Artist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Geyser Drake
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Frantic Search
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Thunder Salvo
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Cut Propulsion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Blur
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
See Double
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Run Away Together
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Hithlain Knots
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Stern Scolding
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Bolt
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Electrodominance
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Dissipate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Invert Polarity
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Quick Study
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Aetherize
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Unsummon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Display of Power
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Planar Incision
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Anticipate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Fire // Ice
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Cast into the Fire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Wizard's Retort
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-27%synergy
Arcane Infusion
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Flame of Anor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Strike
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Prismari Command
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Bounce Off
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Fuel the Flames
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Self-Destruct
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Magic Damper
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Conduct Electricity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rabid Gnaw
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Might of the Meek
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Dazzling Denial
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dire Downdraft
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Desynchronization
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Long River's Pull
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Deny the Divine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hurl into History
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Phantom Interference
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Essence Capture
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Rampage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Pearl of Wisdom
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Treason of Isengard
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Skewer the Critics
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Stock Up
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Molten Exhale
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Channeled Dragonfire
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Snort
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Trial of Agony
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Enter the Enigma
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Grab the Prize
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Boltwave
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Mind Spiral
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Wildfire Howl
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Splash Portal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Fanged Flames
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Agate Assault
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Calamitous Tide
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Blaze
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sleight of Hand
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Demolish
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rumbling Rockslide
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
End the Festivities
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Burn Down the House
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Arwen's Gift
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Boulder Salvo
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Breath of Darigaaz
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fanning the Flames
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Molten Disaster
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mishra's Command
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Divination
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Flame Rift
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mugging
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Slagstorm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Demonfire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Traitorous Greed
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blazing Volley
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Lava Axe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fiery Confluence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-20%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Fire of Orthanc
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Collective Defiance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Light Up the Night
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Insult // Injury
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Game
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Glamdring
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Thief's Knife
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Ring of Evos Isle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Seal of the Guildpact
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Helm of Awakening
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Storm of Saruman
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Candlekeep Sage
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Double Vision
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
The Bath Song
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Outpace Oblivion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Roiling Dragonstorm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Glassworks // Shattered Yard
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Utter Insignificance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Artist's Talent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Lost Isle Calling
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Curiosity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Visions of Phyrexia
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mechanized Warfare
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
The Apprentice's Folly
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Arcavios
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral Zarek
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Muraganda Raceway
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Coral Atoll
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-37%synergy
The Surgical Bay
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
-24%synergy
Arcane Signet
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-45%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-29%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Sky Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Signet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-45%synergy
Cursed Mirror
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Empowered Autogenerator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wizard's Rockets
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Powerstone Shard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bandit's Haul
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Fire Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-23%synergy
Manalith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Springleaf Drum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Airship Engine Room
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Command Tower
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
-24%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
TCRI Building
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Shivan Reef
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-22%synergy
Sulfur Falls
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-29%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Steam Vents
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-24%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Molten Tributary
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-20%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Fiery Islet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-25%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-21%synergy
Shimmerdrift Vale
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Library
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Prismari Campus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Ferrous Lake
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Eroded Canyon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Volatile Fjord
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Surtland Frostpyre
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Grey Havens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Highland Lake
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Mirage Mesa
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy