wotc
You choose the mode as the triggered ability goes on the stack. You can choose a mode that requires targets only if there are legal targets available.
MTG · Card
◇ Catalog #322
Gandalf the Grey
ltr·#322·rare·showcase
Illus. Anato Finnstark
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Jun '23
3 yr ago
Value
$1.50+$0 (+35.1%)
30 days high $0.50 · low $0.34
Volatility · high
Tracking since · May 5, 2026
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Played in EDH
EDHrec rank #7,875 · Niche pick
Variants
Gameplay
Legendary Creature — Avatar Wizard
Whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell, choose one that hasn't been chosen —
• You may tap or untap target permanent.
• Gandalf deals 3 damage to each opponent.
• Copy target instant or sorcery spell you control. You may choose new targets for the copy.
• Put Gandalf on top of its owner's library.
3/4
Legalities
tlrnot legal
duellegal
brawllegal
pennylegal
PreDH
Rulings · 4
wotc
It doesn't matter who has chosen any particular mode. For example, say you control Gandalf the Grey and have chosen the first two modes. If an opponent gains control of Gandalf the Grey, that player can choose only the third or fourth mode.
wotc
If the ability doesn't resolve (either for having its target become illegal or because a spell or ability counters it), the mode chosen for that instance of the ability still counts as being chosen.
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