Gandalf, Wandering Wizard
Ward {3} (Whenever this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, counter it unless that player pays {3}.) {6}: Gandalf's owner shuffles him into their library and draws three cards.
How Gandalf decks play in EDH
Gandalf, Wandering Wizard is a mono-blue commander costing 4U, and its legendary creature - avatar 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 Gandalf, Wandering Wizard decks actually play most often, grouped by the job they do.
Most-played cards
20 cards · about $20.81Play rates from EDHREC. Prices from Scryfall, refreshed daily.
Ramp (3)
Card draw (9)
Counterspells (1)
Creatures (2)
Synergy & payoffs (5)
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Grimoire generates a complete, Commander-legal Gandalf, Wandering Wizard 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 Gandalf, Wandering Wizard deck?
Gandalf, Wandering Wizard 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 Gandalf, Wandering Wizard?
The cards played most often in Gandalf, Wandering Wizard decks include Memnarch, the Warden, Ravenhill Flock, 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 Gandalf, Wandering Wizard deck cost?
The 20 most-played cards shown above come to roughly $20.81 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 Gandalf, Wandering Wizard 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.