Gandalf the Grey (Commander) - Expensive Wizards

Kyle Massa
Jul 11, 2024
The Over/Under - A Review of The Lord of the Rings Commanders
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Flame of Anor
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
71%synergy
Essence Flux
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
66%synergy
Displacer Kitten
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
63%synergy
Restless Spire
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
61%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
59%synergy
Guttersnipe
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
58%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
57%synergy
Reliquary Tower
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
51%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Ponder
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Blasphemous Act
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Counterspell
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Bolt
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
38%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Preordain
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
42%synergy
The One Ring
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Rhystic Study
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Mystical Tutor
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Jeska's Will
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Force of Will
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Ral, Monsoon Mage
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Archaeomancer
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Venser, Shaper Savant
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Archmage of Runes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Electrostatic Field
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Young Pyromancer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Draining Whelk
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Meneldor, Swift Savior
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Aether Channeler
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
3%synergy
Thundertrap Trainer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
League Guildmage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Champion of Wits
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Charmbreaker Devils
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Scholar of the Ages
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Zealous Conscripts
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Watcher for Tomorrow
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Spellseeker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Winter Eladrin
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Diplomatic Escort
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Voracious Greatshark
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Disruptive Student
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Slickshot Show-Off
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Academy Loremaster
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Eris, Roar of the Storm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Brainstorm
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Opt
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Planar Incision
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Deflecting Swat
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Abrade
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Invert Polarity
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Sink into Stupor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
23%synergy
Flare of Duplication
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Pongify
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Frantic Search
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Consider
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Seething Song
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Flusterstorm
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Swan Song
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Force of Negation
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Snap
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Pact of Negation
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Prismari Command
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Dazzling Denial
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Consign to Memory
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Brainsurge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Strix Serenade
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Blur
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Illusionist's Stratagem
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Punishing Fire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Mental Misstep
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Suffocating Blast
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Displace
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-16%synergy
Stern Scolding
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Flare of Denial
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Essence Scatter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Electrodominance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Slick Sequence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Fork
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Siren's Ruse
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Blue Elemental Blast
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sorceries
Gandalf's Sanction
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Mana Geyser
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Expressive Iteration
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Grapeshot
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Treasure Cruise
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Lórien Revealed
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Twinflame
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Grab the Prize
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Season of Weaving
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Sundering Eruption
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Saheeli's Artistry
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Chain Reaction
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Windfall
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
Crackle with Power
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Lava Spike
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Rift Bolt
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Stolen Identity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mind Spring
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Fiery Confluence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Faithless Looting
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-16%synergy
Fabricate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Serum Visions
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Stitch in Time
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Finale of Revelation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Molten Duplication
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Braingeyser
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Hidden Strings
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Speculation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Overmaster
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Mind's Desire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Skewer the Critics
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Portent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Solve the Equation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Isochron Scepter
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Voltaic Key
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ruby Medallion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Twinning Staff
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Glamdring
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Helm of the Host
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Primal Amulet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Mirari
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Amulet of Safekeeping
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Krark's Thumb
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-12%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Helm of Awakening
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Powerbalance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Curiosity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Douse
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Aria of Flame
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Declaration of Naught
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Storm the Vault
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Omniscience
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Virtue of Courage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
The Bath Song
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Storm of Saruman
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
As Foretold
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Firemind's Research
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Candlekeep Sage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Chandra, Acolyte of Flame
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Chandra, Awakened Inferno
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Rivendell
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Mines of Moria
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Lotus Field
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Maze of Ith
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Forgotten Cave
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Wandering Fumarole
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Castle Vantress
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Barbarian Ring
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-33%synergy
Gilded Lotus
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-37%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Signet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-41%synergy
Relic of Legends
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Basalt Monolith
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Coveted Jewel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-19%synergy
Thran Dynamo
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Island
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Sulfur Falls
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Mountain
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-14%synergy
Training Center
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Steam Vents
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Volcanic Island
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
51%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Shivan Reef
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-10%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
35%synergy
Sink into Stupor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
23%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Molten Tributary
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Reflecting Pool
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-11%synergy
Volatile Fjord
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Thundering Falls
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Sundering Eruption
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Fiery Islet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-10%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-17%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Prismari Campus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Wooded Foothills
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Eroded Canyon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Highland Lake
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy