Gandalf the Grey (Commander) - Budget Upgraded

Kyle Massa
Jul 11, 2024
The Over/Under - A Review of The Lord of the Rings Commanders
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
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Pensive Professor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Prismari Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Muse Seeker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Splatter Technique
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Thunderdrum Soloist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Guttersnipe
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
51%synergy
Opt
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
41%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Essence Flux
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Fiery Inscription
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
36%synergy
Abrade
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
34%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
33%synergy
Display of Power
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Negate
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Essence Scatter
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Counterspell
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Chaos Warp
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Bolt
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Mocking Sprite
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Firebrand Archer
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Game Changers
Narset, Parter of Veils
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-14%synergy
Creatures
Hydro-Channeler
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Young Pyromancer
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Archaeomancer
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Ashling, Rekindled
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Kraum, Violent Cacophony
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Geyser Drake
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Crackling Drake
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Meneldor, Swift Savior
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
16%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Tempest Angler
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Coruscation Mage
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Kindlespark Duo
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Razzle-Dazzler
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Nivix Guildmage
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Wingblade Disciple
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Giant Koi
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Pteramander
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Ogre Battlecaster
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Bedlam Reveler
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Trophy Mage
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Inferno Titan
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Cyclops Superconductor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Symmetry Sage
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Lutri, the Spellchaser
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Charmbreaker Devils
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Archmage of Runes
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Weaver of Lightning
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Sisters of the Flame
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Smoldering Werewolf
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Rootha, Mercurial Artist
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Divergent Equation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Banishing Betrayal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mana Sculpt
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Brainstorm
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
-12%synergy
Consider
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Turnabout
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Aetherize
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Flame of Anor
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Hithlain Knots
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Fact or Fiction
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-14%synergy
Glorious Gale
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Big Score
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Planar Incision
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Snap
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Annul
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
High Tide
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Impulse
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Prismari Command
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Magic Damper
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-6%synergy
Giantfall
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Blur
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Phantom Interference
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Essence Capture
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
See Double
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Run Away Together
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Displace
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Stern Scolding
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Complete the Circuit
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Tune the Narrative
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Brainsurge
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Syncopate
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Press the Enemy
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Invert Polarity
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Cancel
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Electrodominance
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Shock
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Burst Lightning
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Wizard's Retort
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Mana Leak
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Deduce
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Strike
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Quick Study
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Dig Through Time
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Rapturous Moment
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Grapeshot
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
-7%synergy
Sleight of Hand
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Past in Flames
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Birthday Escape
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Preordain
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-11%synergy
Boltwave
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
16%synergy
Tormenting Voice
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Mega Flare
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Arwen's Gift
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Hate Mirage
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Seize the Spoils
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Lórien Revealed
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Fireball
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Deep Analysis
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Expressive Iteration
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Geyser
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-7%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Witch's Mark
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-30%synergy
Chain Reaction
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Epic Experiment
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Windfall
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-18%synergy
Demolish
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Blaze
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Walk the Aeons
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Horses of the Bruinen
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Stock Up
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Slagstorm
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Fear, Fire, Foes!
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Empty the Warrens
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Flood of Tears
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Inner Fire
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Divination
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Sweltering Suns
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Splash Portal
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Serum Visions
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-10%synergy
Invade the City
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Reckless Impulse
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Brass's Bounty
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Enter the Enigma
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Shreds of Sanity
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Glamdring
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Voltaic Key
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Map
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Chaos Wand
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Unwinding Clock
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Sentinel Tower
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Mirage Mirror
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Ring of Evos Isle
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Wand of Wonder
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Clock of Omens
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Boosted Sloop
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Tome of Legends
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Sculpting Steel
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Welding Jar
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-21%synergy
Enchantments
Sorcerer Class
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Storm of Saruman
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Candlekeep Sage
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lost Isle Calling
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Unable to Scream
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Utter Insignificance
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Goblinslide
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Double Vision
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Roiling Dragonstorm
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Wizard Class
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Shark Typhoon
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Psychic Impetus
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Melee
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Barbarian Class
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Dramatic Accusation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
There and Back Again
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Flood the Engine
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
As Foretold
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Artist's Talent
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Propaganda
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-7%synergy
Fires of Mount Doom
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Resonance
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Powerbalance
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
The Bath Song
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Arcavios
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral Zarek
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-26%synergy
Mistrise Village
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Remote Isle
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Rivendell
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-19%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Hidden Cataract
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Smoldering Crater
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Castle Vantress
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
The Surgical Bay
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
The Autonomous Furnace
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Kher Keep
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
-8%synergy
Izzet Signet
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
-19%synergy
Resonating Lute
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Sky Diamond
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Midnight Clock
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-17%synergy
Inherited Envelope
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Hedron Archive
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Relic of Legends
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Basalt Monolith
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Cluestone
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Sisay's Ring
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Starting Column
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Firemind Vessel
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Lens
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Ur-Golem's Eye
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Bandit's Haul
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
-18%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
36%synergy
Shivan Reef
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
-21%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Spectacle Summit
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
-6%synergy
Sulfur Falls
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
-36%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-19%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
The Grey Havens
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Mirage Mesa
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-29%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Eroded Canyon
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Bluff
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Hall of Oracles
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Steam Vents
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-41%synergy
Cliffgate
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Molten Tributary
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Thriving Isle
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Prismari Campus
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Jwari Disruption
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Night Market
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-14%synergy
Silundi Vision
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-7%synergy
Sea Gate
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-10%synergy
Highland Lake
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Tagsin
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Capital City
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy