Gandalf the Grey (Commander) - Expensive Spellslinger

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!
Deck Filters
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Resonating Lute
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
42%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Turbulent Springs
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Mana Sculpt
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Displacer Kitten
82%inclusion36 decks44 decks
78%synergy
Flame of Anor
84%inclusion37 decks44 decks
72%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
71%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
63%synergy
Essence Flux
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
60%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
93%inclusion41 decks44 decks
58%synergy
Planar Incision
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
56%synergy
Fiery Inscription
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
56%synergy
Glamdring
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
53%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
84%inclusion37 decks44 decks
44%synergy
Brainstorm
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Blasphemous Act
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
39%synergy
Frantic Search
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Bolt
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
41%synergy
Preordain
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Guttersnipe
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
40%synergy
Ponder
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
46%synergy
Opt
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
46%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
46%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Force of Will
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Mystical Tutor
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
26%synergy
The One Ring
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Rhystic Study
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Tomb
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Underworld Breach
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Mana Vault
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Veyran, Voice of Duality
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Archaeomancer
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
52%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Young Pyromancer
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Spellseeker
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Archmage of Runes
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Coruscation Mage
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Urabrask
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Electrostatic Field
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Wizards of Thay
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Meneldor, Swift Savior
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Transit Mage
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Haughty Djinn
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Ledger Shredder
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
47%synergy
Counterspell
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Snap
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Deflecting Swat
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Consider
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Chaos Warp
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Seething Song
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Blur
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
38%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Pongify
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Force of Negation
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Big Score
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Negate
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Abrade
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Prismari Command
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Displace
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Pact of Negation
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Valakut Awakening
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Display of Power
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Electrodominance
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Narset's Reversal
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Redirect Lightning
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Desperate Ritual
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Reiterate
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Intuition
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Resculpt
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Jwari Disruption
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Invert Polarity
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Press the Enemy
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Siren's Ruse
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Flusterstorm
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Silundi Vision
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Repeal
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Genius
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Return the Favor
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Expressive Iteration
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Solve the Equation
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Faithless Looting
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Mana Geyser
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Time Warp
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Windfall
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Crackle with Power
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Serum Visions
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Stock Up
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
15%synergy
Lórien Revealed
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Merchant Scroll
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Treasure Cruise
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Gamble
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Boltwave
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Grapeshot
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Past in Flames
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Fiery Confluence
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Birthday Escape
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Molten Duplication
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Fabricate
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Deep Analysis
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Lock and Load
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Step Through
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Ravenform
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Epic Experiment
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Empty the Warrens
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Brass's Bounty
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Elemental Eruption
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Timetwister
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Time Spiral
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sapphire Medallion
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Ruby Medallion
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Twinning Staff
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Primal Amulet
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Isochron Scepter
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-19%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-18%synergy
Helm of Awakening
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Mystic Remora
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Candlekeep Sage
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Storm of Saruman
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Sorcerer Class
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Curiosity
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-15%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Double Vision
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Reliquary Tower
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Rivendell
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Mistrise Village
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Mines of Moria
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Seat of the Synod
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
War Room
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Academy Ruins
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Castle Vantress
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion41 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Sol Ring
93%inclusion41 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Izzet Signet
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Chrome Mox
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Mana Crypt
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Grim Monolith
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Sky Diamond
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-12%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Fire Diamond
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Opal
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion44 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion44 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Steam Vents
95%inclusion42 decks44 decks
46%synergy
Training Center
93%inclusion41 decks44 decks
51%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion40 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Volcanic Island
89%inclusion39 decks44 decks
73%synergy
Sulfur Falls
86%inclusion38 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Scalding Tarn
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
46%synergy
Shivan Reef
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Fiery Islet
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Misty Rainforest
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Polluted Delta
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Arid Mesa
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Thundering Falls
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Flooded Strand
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
-10%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
-11%synergy
Valakut Awakening
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Ferrous Lake
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Wooded Foothills
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Molten Tributary
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Jwari Disruption
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Volatile Fjord
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Silundi Vision
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Eroded Canyon
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
City of Brass
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy