Gadwick, the Wizened
When Gadwick enters, draw X cards. Whenever you cast a blue spell, tap target nonland permanent an opponent controls.
How Gadwick decks play in EDH
Gadwick, the Wizened is a mono-blue commander costing XUUU, and its legendary creature - human wizard line shapes the whole deck around it. It draws extra cards, so the deck can afford a lower curve and lean on volume. The cards below are the ones Gadwick, the Wizened decks actually play most often, grouped by the job they do.
Most-played cards
20 cards · about $45.80Play rates from EDHREC. Prices from Scryfall, refreshed daily.
Card draw (9)
Counterspells (1)
Creatures (4)
Synergy & payoffs (5)
Lands (1)
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Grimoire generates a complete, Commander-legal Gadwick, the Wizened decklist with a written strategy, a full mana base and live prices — from the whole card pool, or only from cards you already own.
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What colours can I use in a Gadwick, the Wizened deck?
Gadwick, the Wizened has a mono-blue colour identity, so every card in the deck must be blue or colourless. That includes mana symbols in rules text, not just casting cost.
What are the best cards for Gadwick, the Wizened?
The cards played most often in Gadwick, the Wizened decks include Lyra, Tolarian Archangel, Samut, Tyrant of Naktamun, Wizard's Staff. The full list of staples above is grouped by the job each card does, so you can see the deck's skeleton rather than just a pile of names.
How much does a Gadwick, the Wizened deck cost?
The 20 most-played cards shown above come to roughly $45.80 at current market prices. A complete 100-card build costs more, and Grimoire can generate a budget version instead if you set a price ceiling.
Can I build a Gadwick, the Wizened deck from cards I already own?
Yes. Import your collection into Grimoire and choose "my cards" when you build. The generator will only use cards you actually own, and the Missing Cards page shows what you would need to buy to finish any list.