Gandalf the Grey (Commander) - Optimized

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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Loki, Lord of Misrule
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Multiversal Incursion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Flame of Anor
69%inclusion41 decks59 decks
58%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
54%synergy
Fiery Inscription
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
53%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
48%synergy
Essence Flux
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
48%synergy
Archaeomancer
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
48%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
85%inclusion50 decks59 decks
45%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
76%inclusion45 decks59 decks
41%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
39%synergy
Planar Incision
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Brainstorm
71%inclusion42 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Counterspell
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Opt
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Blasphemous Act
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Preordain
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Ponder
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Frantic Search
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Mana Geyser
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Mystical Tutor
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
35%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Rhystic Study
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Breach
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Gamble
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Force of Will
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
13%synergy
The One Ring
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Guttersnipe
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Displacer Kitten
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Coruscation Mage
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Young Pyromancer
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Archmage of Runes
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Firebrand Archer
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Urabrask
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Spellseeker
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Spark Double
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Goblin Glasswright
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
6%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Electrostatic Field
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Peregrine Drake
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Meneldor, Swift Savior
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Wizards of Thay
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Haughty Djinn
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Bolt
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Negate
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Seething Song
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Consider
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Snap
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Abrade
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Blur
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
36%synergy
Mana Drain
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Display of Power
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Big Score
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Narset's Reversal
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Swan Song
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Prismari Command
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Flashback
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Charm
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Valakut Awakening
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-0%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Invert Polarity
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Force of Negation
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Flusterstorm
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Displace
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-0%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Hithlain Knots
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Press the Enemy
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Electrodominance
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Return the Favor
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Brain Freeze
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Reverberate
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Confluence
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Pact of Negation
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Dig Through Time
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-0%synergy
Mana Sculpt
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Reiterate
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Siren's Ruse
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Resculpt
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Expressive Iteration
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
35%synergy
Solve the Equation
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Faithless Looting
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Windfall
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Lórien Revealed
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Grapeshot
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Serum Visions
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Crackle with Power
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Confluence
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Stock Up
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Past in Flames
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Birthday Escape
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Boltwave
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Time Warp
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Mists of Lórien
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Splatter Technique
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Treasure Cruise
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Step Through
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Banefire
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Splash Portal
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Curse of the Swine
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Twinflame
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Bonus Round
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Fabricate
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Molten Duplication
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Fireball
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Overmaster
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Rite of Flame
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Ember Island Production
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Rapturous Moment
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-5%synergy
Flow State
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-6%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
0%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-4%synergy
Steal the Show
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Chain Reaction
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Seize the Spoils
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sapphire Medallion
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Ruby Medallion
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Glamdring
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-13%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Primal Amulet
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Isochron Scepter
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Twinning Staff
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Diary of Dreams
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Helm of Awakening
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-20%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Storm of Saruman
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Curiosity
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Propaganda
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Artist's Talent
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Double Vision
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Candlekeep Sage
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Ophidian Eye
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Omniscience
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Fires of Mount Doom
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Shark Typhoon
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Rivendell
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Mines of Moria
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Castle Vantress
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Field
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion56 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion48 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Signet
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Resonating Lute
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
-10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Mana Vault
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Sky Diamond
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Fire Diamond
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion59 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion59 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion56 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Sulfur Falls
76%inclusion45 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Shivan Reef
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
-0%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Steam Vents
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Training Center
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Thundering Falls
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Islet
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Volcanic Island
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Scorched Geyser
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
-2%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Ferrous Lake
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-0%synergy
Molten Tributary
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Spectacle Summit
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Turbulent Springs
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
-8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Eroded Canyon
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-0%synergy
Coastal Peak
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-4%synergy
Prismari Campus
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-0%synergy
Cavern of Souls
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy