Gandalf the Grey

Gandalf the Grey is a spell-slinger commander that rewards you for casting instant and sorcery spells with a buffet of powerful modal effects. Every spell you cast opens up new possibilities—tap down blockers, burn opponents, copy your best spells, or protect Gandalf by tucking him away. The deck wants to generate value through cheap cantrips and utility spells while building toward finishing opponents with copied burn spells or commander damage.

Your game plan revolves around playing spell-heavy turns, especially in the mid-to-late game when you have enough mana to chain spells together. Since Gandalf's modes don't repeat, you'll naturally want a diverse spell suite—some for protection, some for damage, some for card advantage. The copy mode is particularly powerful with X-spells like Comet Storm or Expansion // Explosion, letting you duplicate massive effects. You win by overwhelming the table with spell triggers, copied burn damage, and the occasional combat turn where Gandalf connects as a 3/4 flyer.

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