Gandalf the Grey (Commander) - Budget Spellslinger

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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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Gandalf's Sanction
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
60%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
52%synergy
Fiery Inscription
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
49%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
73%inclusion36 decks49 decks
45%synergy
Blur
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
40%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
39%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Guttersnipe
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Wizard's Retort
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Planar Incision
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Top Cards
Opt
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Negate
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Bolt
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Frantic Search
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Faithless Looting
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Display of Power
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Izzet Charm
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Creatures
Thermo-Alchemist
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Young Pyromancer
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Archaeomancer
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Coruscation Mage
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
22%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Electrostatic Field
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Firebrand Archer
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Meneldor, Swift Savior
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Tempest Angler
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Archmage of Runes
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Kraum, Violent Cacophony
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Unruly Catapult
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Crackling Drake
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Pelargir Survivor
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Uthros Psionicist
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Mocking Sprite
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Aegar, the Freezing Flame
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Quistis Trepe
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Summon: G.F. Cerberus
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Enigma Drake
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Goliath Daydreamer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-22%synergy
Neera, Wild Mage
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Sprite Dragon
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Mercurial Chemister
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Giant Koi
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Ashling, Rekindled
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Professor Zei, Anthropologist
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Geyser Drake
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Razzle-Dazzler
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Peregrine Drake
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Chronarch
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Ghitu Lavarunner
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Bloodwater Entity
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Brainstorm
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
-11%synergy
Consider
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
-20%synergy
Flame of Anor
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Cancel
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Strike
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Ionize
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Hithlain Knots
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Press the Enemy
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Snap
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Reality Shift
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Quick Study
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Aetherize
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Glorious Gale
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Teach by Example
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Prismari Command
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Displace
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Unsummon
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Shock
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-24%synergy
Rewind
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Essence Flux
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Demand Answers
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Focus the Mind
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Unwind
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Return the Favor
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Slick Sequence
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Council's Deliberation
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Stern Scolding
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Big Score
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-11%synergy
Cast into the Fire
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Quicken
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Annul
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Fact or Fiction
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Electrodominance
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Siren's Ruse
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Impulse
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Invert Polarity
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Unravel
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Preordain
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Serum Visions
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
-10%synergy
Birthday Escape
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Divination
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Lórien Revealed
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Expressive Iteration
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Treasure Cruise
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Chain Reaction
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Epic Experiment
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Arwen's Gift
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Deep Analysis
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Grapeshot
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Ponder
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-26%synergy
Beacon Bolt
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Mana Geyser
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Fireball
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Solve the Equation
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Splash Portal
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Confluence
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Treason of Isengard
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Grab the Prize
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Sleight of Hand
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Demolish
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Curse of the Swine
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Invade the City
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Experimental Overload
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Act of Treason
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Skewer the Critics
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Step Through
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Snort
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Boltwave
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Inspiration from Beyond
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Molten Exhale
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Channeled Dragonfire
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Stock Up
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Blaze
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Breath of Darigaaz
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Fear, Fire, Foes!
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Flood of Tears
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Talrand's Invocation
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Glamdring
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Moxite Refinery
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Thief's Knife
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Wand of Wonder
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-23%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Double Vision
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
11%synergy
The Bath Song
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Candlekeep Sage
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Curiosity
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-13%synergy
Firemind's Research
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Wizard Class
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Melee
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Storm of Saruman
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Roiling Dragonstorm
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Outpace Oblivion
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
-24%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Rivendell
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Forgotten Cave
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Mines of Moria
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Restless Spire
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
The Surgical Bay
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
-21%synergy
Arcane Signet
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
-32%synergy
Izzet Signet
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
-12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
-33%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-18%synergy
Sky Diamond
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Fire Diamond
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-17%synergy
Firdoch Core
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Cluestone
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Inherited Envelope
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Empowered Autogenerator
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Locket
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Firemind Vessel
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion49 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion49 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
-24%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
41%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Airship Engine Room
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Shivan Reef
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
-33%synergy
Sulfur Falls
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
-39%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
-13%synergy
Prismari Campus
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Molten Tributary
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Ferrous Lake
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-10%synergy
Volatile Fjord
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Highland Lake
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Isle
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Eroded Canyon
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-35%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Mirage Mesa
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
The Grey Havens
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Gateway Plaza
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy