Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
Legendary Creature — Avatar Wizard2/4$0.20
Flash You may cast sorcery spells as though they had flash. Whenever the Ring tempts you, if you chose a creature other than Gandalf as your Ring-bearer, draw a card.
Legal in Commander
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Combos 9
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire + Approach of the Second Sun + Memory Lapse
- Win the game
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Steps
During the opponent's end step immediately before your turn, cast Approach of the Second Sun by paying {6}{W} using Gandalf. In response, cast Memory Lapse by paying its mana cost, putting Approach of the Sun on top of your library. In your draw step, draw Approach of the Second Sun. Cast Approach of the Second Sun by paying {6}{W}, winning the game.
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire + Ashling, Flame Dancer + Worldfire
- Each opponent loses the game
- Exile all permanents
- Near-infinite lifeloss for all players
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
You have not triggered Ashling's ability this turn. You have another instant or sorcery spell in hand. Your deck size is at least 2.
Steps
Cast an instant or sorcery spell by paying its mana cost, triggering Ashling. Holding priority, cast Worldfire by paying {6}{R}{R}{R}. Ashling triggers, causing you to rummage. Resolve Worldfire, exiling all permanents, all cards in all hands and graveyards, and setting each player's life total to 1. Resolve the Ashling trigger from step 1, dealling 2 damage to each opponent. Each opponent loses the game as a state-based action due to having less than 0 life.
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire + Approach of the Second Sun + Hinder
- Win the game
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Steps
During the opponent's end step immediately before your turn, cast Approach of the Second Sun by paying {6}{W} using Gandalf. In response, cast Hinder by paying its mana cost, putting Approach of the Sun on top of your library. In your draw step, draw Approach of the Second Sun. Cast Approach of the Second Sun by paying {6}{W}, winning the game.
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire + Approach of the Second Sun + Lapse of Certainty
- Win the game
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Steps
During the opponent's end step immediately before your turn, cast Approach of the Second Sun by paying {6}{W} using Gandalf. In response, cast Lapse of Certainty by paying its mana cost, putting Approach of the Sun on top of your library. In your draw step, draw Approach of the Second Sun. Cast Approach of the Second Sun by paying {6}{W}, winning the game.
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire + Near-Death Experience + Yavimaya Bloomsage // Channel
- Win the game
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
Yavimaya Bloomsage is prepared.
Steps
On the end step prior to your turn, cast a copy of Channel from exile by paying {G}{G}, unpreparing Yavimaya Bloomsage. Use Channel's ability by paying 1 life, adding {C}. Repeat step 2 until you have exactly 1 life. At the beginning of your upkeep, Near-Death Experience triggers, causing you to win the game.
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire + Approach of the Second Sun + Endless Detour
- Win the game
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Steps
During the opponent's end step immediately before your turn, cast Approach of the Second Sun by paying {6}{W} using Gandalf. In response, cast Endless Detour by paying its mana cost, putting Approach of the Sun on top of your library. In your draw step, draw Approach of the Second Sun. Cast Approach of the Second Sun by paying {6}{W}, winning the game.
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire + Approach of the Second Sun + Sudden Setback
- Win the game
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Steps
During the opponent's end step immediately before your turn, cast Approach of the Second Sun by paying {6}{W} using Gandalf. In response, cast Sudden Setback by paying its mana cost, putting Approach of the Sun on top of your library. In your draw step, draw Approach of the Second Sun. Cast Approach of the Second Sun by paying {6}{W}, winning the game.
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire + Approach of the Second Sun + Swat Away
- Win the game
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Steps
During the opponent's end step immediately before your turn, cast Approach of the Second Sun by paying {6}{W} using Gandalf. In response, cast Swat Away by paying its mana cost, putting Approach of the Sun on top of your library. In your draw step, draw Approach of the Second Sun. Cast Approach of the Second Sun by paying {6}{W}, winning the game.
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire + Sway of the Stars + Myojin of Roaring Blades
- Each opponent loses the game
- Near-infinite lifeloss for all players
- Shuffle all hands, graveyards and permanents on the battlefield into their owner's library
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
You have three or less opponents.
Steps
Activate Myojin of Roaring Blades by removing an indestructible counter from it. Holding priority, cast Sway of the Stars by paying {8}{U}{U}, causing each player to shuffle their hand, graveyard and all permanents they own into their library, then causing each player to draw seven cards and set their life total to 7. Resolve the Myojin of Roaring Blades ability, dealing 7 damage to each of up to three opponents. Each opponent loses the game due to having 0 life.
Combo data from Commander Spellbook. Only combos of 2 or 3 named cards are listed.
Best commanders
Commanders whose abilities work with this card and share its colors, from what the cards do.
- Kaza, Roil ChaserGandalf, Friend of the Shire is a Wizard, which Kaza, Roil Chaser can use because it counts your Wizards. Kaza, Roil Chaser reduces your spell costs, which Gandalf, Friend of the Shire can use because it helps you cast instant or sorcery spells.
- Baral, Chief of ComplianceBaral, Chief of Compliance reduces your spell costs, which Gandalf, Friend of the Shire can use because it helps you cast instant or sorcery spells.
- Eluge, the Shoreless SeaEluge, the Shoreless Sea reduces your spell costs, which Gandalf, Friend of the Shire can use because it helps you cast instant or sorcery spells.
- Lyse HextLyse Hext reduces your spell costs, which Gandalf, Friend of the Shire can use because it helps you cast instant or sorcery spells.
- Heliod, the Radiant Dawn // Heliod, the Warped EclipseHeliod, the Radiant Dawn // Heliod, the Warped Eclipse reduces your spell costs, which Gandalf, Friend of the Shire can use because it helps you cast instant or sorcery spells.
- Thryx, the Sudden StormThryx, the Sudden Storm reduces your spell costs, which Gandalf, Friend of the Shire can use because it helps you cast instant or sorcery spells.
- Ral, Monsoon Mage // Ral, Leyline ProdigyRal, Monsoon Mage // Ral, Leyline Prodigy reduces your spell costs, which Gandalf, Friend of the Shire can use because it helps you cast instant or sorcery spells.
- Geist of Saint ThaliaGeist of Saint Thalia reduces your spell costs, which Gandalf, Friend of the Shire can use because it helps you cast instant or sorcery spells.
- Urza, Lord ProtectorUrza, Lord Protector reduces your spell costs, which Gandalf, Friend of the Shire can use because it helps you cast instant or sorcery spells.
- Gran-GranGran-Gran reduces your spell costs, which Gandalf, Friend of the Shire can use because it helps you cast instant or sorcery spells.