Gandalf the Grey (Commander) - Core Spellslinger

Kyle Massa
Jul 11, 2024
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Fiery Inscription
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Flame of Anor
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
59%synergy
Planar Incision
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
58%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Guttersnipe
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Blur
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Essence Flux
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Frantic Search
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Bolt
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Preordain
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Blasphemous Act
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Chaos Warp
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Brainstorm
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Consider
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Creatures
Young Pyromancer
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Archmage of Runes
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Coruscation Mage
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Meneldor, Swift Savior
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Archaeomancer
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Displacer Kitten
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Electrostatic Field
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-0%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Unruly Catapult
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Wizards of Thay
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Pelargir Survivor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Pensive Professor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
The Dawning Archaic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Muse Seeker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Hydro-Channeler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
High Fae Trickster
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Tandem Lookout
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Kraum, Violent Cacophony
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Firebrand Archer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Saruman the White
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Opt
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Snap
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Counterspell
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Big Score
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Negate
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Display of Power
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Prismari Command
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Arcane Denial
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Abrade
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Mana Sculpt
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Electrodominance
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Seething Song
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Reality Shift
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Prismari Charm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Traumatic Critique
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Pongify
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Izzet Charm
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Wizard's Retort
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Displace
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Siren's Ruse
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Spell Swindle
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Narset's Reversal
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
High Tide
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Illusionist's Stratagem
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Press the Enemy
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Mindswipe
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Turnabout
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Quick Study
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Resculpt
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Silundi Vision
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Unwind
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Evacuation
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Flashback
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Vibrant Outburst
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Stroke of Genius
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Run Away Together
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Expressive Iteration
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Ponder
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Mana Geyser
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Faithless Looting
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Vandalblast
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Boltwave
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Fiery Confluence
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Lórien Revealed
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Solve the Equation
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Crackle with Power
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Cruise
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Brass's Bounty
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Serum Visions
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Grapeshot
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Chain Reaction
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Epic Experiment
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
End the Festivities
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Splash Portal
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Devastation Tide
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Birthday Escape
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Banefire
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Sizzle
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Baral's Expertise
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Overmaster
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Artistic Process
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Flow State
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Sleight of Hand
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Arwen's Gift
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Clear the Mind
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Breath of Darigaaz
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Red Sun's Twilight
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Slagstorm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Fear, Fire, Foes!
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Insult // Injury
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Nahiri's Warcrafting
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Season of Weaving
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Wash Out
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Curse of the Swine
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Deep Analysis
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Seize the Spoils
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Dance with Calamity
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Glamdring
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Ruby Medallion
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Twinning Staff
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Moxite Refinery
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Candlekeep Sage
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Propaganda
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Curiosity
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Storm of Saruman
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Sorcerer Class
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Wizard Class
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
City on Fire
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Omniscience
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Rain of Riches
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Triple Triad
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Karsus
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Invasion of Arcavios
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Rivendell
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Mines of Moria
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Restless Spire
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Forgotten Cave
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Witch's Clinic
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Halimar Depths
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Dwarven Mine
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Field of Ruin
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-3%synergy
The Gold Saucer
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-11%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Signet
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
-28%synergy
Mind Stone
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Thought Vessel
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Resonating Lute
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
8%synergy
Empowered Autogenerator
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Fire Diamond
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Worn Powerstone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Firdoch Core
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Mountain
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Island
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Shivan Reef
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Ferrous Lake
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Molten Tributary
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Steam Vents
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-29%synergy
Training Center
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-22%synergy
Fiery Islet
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Volatile Fjord
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Silundi Vision
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-19%synergy
Thundering Falls
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Turbulent Springs
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Scorched Geyser
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Library
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-0%synergy
Volcanic Island
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy