Elminster (Commander) - Control

Chris Guest
Feb 3, 2026
Ranking All 22 Planeswalkers That Can Be Your Commander, Including Quintorius
With a new planeswalker commander coming in Secrets of Strixhaven, let's rank every planeswalker commander available. Which is your favorite?
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Erode
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Harmonized Trio
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Mana Sculpt
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Restoration Seminar
4.5%inclusion2 decks44 decks
3%synergy
The Dawning Archaic
4.4%inclusion2 decks45 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Preordain
81%inclusion153 decks190 decks
71%synergy
Serum Visions
71%inclusion135 decks190 decks
68%synergy
Mystic Speculation
66%inclusion125 decks190 decks
64%synergy
Foresee
63%inclusion119 decks190 decks
61%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
76%inclusion145 decks190 decks
61%synergy
Oath of Teferi
60%inclusion114 decks190 decks
58%synergy
Tamiyo's Epiphany
55%inclusion104 decks190 decks
53%synergy
Jace, Mirror Mage
54%inclusion103 decks190 decks
53%synergy
Storm Herd
57%inclusion108 decks190 decks
53%synergy
Brainstorm
69%inclusion131 decks190 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion144 decks190 decks
7%synergy
Counterspell
76%inclusion144 decks190 decks
22%synergy
Path to Exile
61%inclusion116 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Dovin's Veto
58%inclusion110 decks190 decks
20%synergy
Dig Through Time
49%inclusion93 decks190 decks
46%synergy
Supreme Verdict
47%inclusion89 decks190 decks
19%synergy
Ugin's Insight
47%inclusion89 decks190 decks
46%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
45%inclusion47 decks105 decks
43%synergy
Generous Gift
43%inclusion82 decks190 decks
12%synergy
Terminus
43%inclusion82 decks190 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
46%inclusion88 decks190 decks
29%synergy
Mystical Tutor
46%inclusion88 decks190 decks
33%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
30%inclusion57 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Protection
26%inclusion50 decks190 decks
11%synergy
Smothering Tithe
26%inclusion50 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
25%inclusion48 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Rhystic Study
24%inclusion46 decks190 decks
1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
23%inclusion43 decks190 decks
7%synergy
Force of Will
22%inclusion42 decks190 decks
14%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
18%inclusion35 decks190 decks
12%synergy
Creatures
Spark Double
36%inclusion68 decks190 decks
32%synergy
Faerie Seer
35%inclusion66 decks190 decks
33%synergy
Augury Owl
34%inclusion65 decks190 decks
32%synergy
Cryptic Annelid
31%inclusion59 decks190 decks
30%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
30%inclusion43 decks142 decks
29%synergy
Displacer Kitten
30%inclusion57 decks190 decks
19%synergy
Siani, Eye of the Storm
21%inclusion39 decks190 decks
19%synergy
Elvish Mariner
20%inclusion38 decks190 decks
17%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
20%inclusion38 decks190 decks
15%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
19%inclusion37 decks190 decks
15%synergy
Oji, the Exquisite Blade
19%inclusion36 decks190 decks
15%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
18%inclusion34 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion32 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
16%inclusion31 decks190 decks
16%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
15%inclusion28 decks190 decks
10%synergy
Prognostic Sphinx
15%inclusion28 decks190 decks
14%synergy
Sigiled Starfish
14%inclusion27 decks190 decks
13%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
13%inclusion24 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
12%inclusion23 decks190 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
12%inclusion23 decks190 decks
11%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
12%inclusion23 decks190 decks
10%synergy
Sphinx of Foresight
12%inclusion22 decks190 decks
11%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
12%inclusion22 decks190 decks
11%synergy
Wizards of Thay
11%inclusion21 decks190 decks
10%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
11%inclusion20 decks190 decks
9%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
11%inclusion20 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Vexilus Praetor
11%inclusion20 decks190 decks
10%synergy
Esper Sentinel
10%inclusion19 decks190 decks
-12%synergy
Cavalier of Gales
10%inclusion19 decks190 decks
10%synergy
Shadow Puppeteers
8.9%inclusion17 decks190 decks
9%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
8.9%inclusion17 decks190 decks
7%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
8.5%inclusion12 decks142 decks
7%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
8.4%inclusion16 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
8.4%inclusion16 decks190 decks
6%synergy
The Reality Chip
7.9%inclusion15 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Onakke Oathkeeper
7.9%inclusion15 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
7.9%inclusion15 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Princess Yue
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
7.4%inclusion14 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
7.4%inclusion14 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.8%inclusion13 decks190 decks
-18%synergy
Sapphire Dragon
6.8%inclusion13 decks190 decks
6%synergy
Draco
6.8%inclusion13 decks190 decks
7%synergy
Serum Visionary
6.8%inclusion13 decks190 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer
6.8%inclusion13 decks190 decks
-4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.3%inclusion12 decks190 decks
0%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
-6%synergy
Ojutai, Soul of Winter
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Opt
40%inclusion76 decks190 decks
31%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
40%inclusion76 decks190 decks
14%synergy
Deliberate
39%inclusion74 decks190 decks
37%synergy
Negate
38%inclusion73 decks190 decks
10%synergy
Brainsurge
38%inclusion72 decks190 decks
36%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion63 decks190 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
30%inclusion57 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion52 decks190 decks
14%synergy
Swan Song
26%inclusion49 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Elminster's Simulacrum
24%inclusion46 decks190 decks
23%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
24%inclusion45 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
24%inclusion45 decks190 decks
21%synergy
Narset's Reversal
17%inclusion33 decks190 decks
13%synergy
Force of Negation
16%inclusion31 decks190 decks
9%synergy
Nexus of Fate
15%inclusion29 decks190 decks
14%synergy
Condescend
15%inclusion29 decks190 decks
15%synergy
Aetherize
15%inclusion29 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Precognitive Perception
15%inclusion28 decks190 decks
14%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion28 decks190 decks
7%synergy
Perplexing Test
15%inclusion28 decks190 decks
13%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
14%inclusion27 decks190 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion26 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Render Silent
13%inclusion25 decks190 decks
6%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
13%inclusion24 decks190 decks
6%synergy
Silundi Vision
13%inclusion24 decks190 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Confluence
13%inclusion24 decks190 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Reflection
12%inclusion22 decks190 decks
9%synergy
Contact Other Plane
12%inclusion22 decks190 decks
11%synergy
Frantic Search
11%inclusion20 decks190 decks
-2%synergy
Disenchant
11%inclusion20 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Diviner's Portent
8.4%inclusion16 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Reprieve
8.4%inclusion16 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Permission Denied
7.4%inclusion14 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Pact of Negation
7.4%inclusion14 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Return to Dust
7.4%inclusion14 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Get Lost
7.4%inclusion14 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.4%inclusion14 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Bane's Contingency
7.4%inclusion14 decks190 decks
7%synergy
No More Lies
7.4%inclusion14 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.8%inclusion13 decks190 decks
1%synergy
Emergency Powers
6.8%inclusion13 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Long-Term Plans
6.8%inclusion13 decks190 decks
6%synergy
Absorb
6.3%inclusion12 decks190 decks
0%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
1%synergy
Perch Protection
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Silence
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
-3%synergy
Banishing Stroke
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Aminatou's Augury
42%inclusion79 decks190 decks
40%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
40%inclusion76 decks190 decks
39%synergy
Temporal Mastery
39%inclusion75 decks190 decks
38%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
39%inclusion74 decks190 decks
34%synergy
Treasure Cruise
34%inclusion65 decks190 decks
31%synergy
Austere Command
33%inclusion63 decks190 decks
19%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
32%inclusion60 decks190 decks
26%synergy
Ponder
31%inclusion59 decks190 decks
20%synergy
Personal Tutor
30%inclusion57 decks190 decks
28%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
29%inclusion56 decks190 decks
27%synergy
Solve the Equation
29%inclusion55 decks190 decks
24%synergy
Interpret the Signs
27%inclusion52 decks190 decks
27%synergy
Time Stretch
25%inclusion48 decks190 decks
24%synergy
Ondu Inversion
23%inclusion44 decks190 decks
21%synergy
Emeria's Call
23%inclusion43 decks190 decks
21%synergy
Lórien Revealed
22%inclusion42 decks190 decks
20%synergy
Clone Legion
21%inclusion39 decks190 decks
19%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
18%inclusion35 decks190 decks
18%synergy
Expropriate
18%inclusion35 decks190 decks
17%synergy
Wrath of God
18%inclusion34 decks190 decks
12%synergy
Temporal Trespass
15%inclusion28 decks190 decks
14%synergy
Cleansing Nova
14%inclusion27 decks190 decks
10%synergy
Entreat the Angels
14%inclusion26 decks190 decks
13%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
13%inclusion25 decks190 decks
11%synergy
Scour All Possibilities
13%inclusion24 decks190 decks
12%synergy
Commit // Memory
13%inclusion24 decks190 decks
11%synergy
Finale of Glory
11%inclusion21 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Day of Judgment
11%inclusion20 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
10%inclusion19 decks190 decks
10%synergy
Time Warp
10%inclusion19 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Devout Invocation
9.5%inclusion18 decks190 decks
9%synergy
Sunfall
8.9%inclusion17 decks190 decks
7%synergy
Enter the Infinite
8.9%inclusion17 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
8.9%inclusion17 decks190 decks
6%synergy
Finale of Revelation
8.4%inclusion16 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Everything Comes to Dust
7.9%inclusion15 decks190 decks
7%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
7.4%inclusion14 decks190 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.8%inclusion13 decks190 decks
2%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
6.8%inclusion13 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Devastation Tide
6.3%inclusion12 decks190 decks
6%synergy
Windfall
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
-7%synergy
Curse of the Swine
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Blatant Thievery
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Doomskar
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Martial Coup
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
39%inclusion75 decks190 decks
33%synergy
The Temporal Anchor
33%inclusion62 decks190 decks
32%synergy
Scroll Rack
32%inclusion60 decks190 decks
30%synergy
Crystal Ball
29%inclusion55 decks190 decks
28%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion37 decks190 decks
9%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
16%inclusion30 decks190 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion24 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Ichormoon Gauntlet
13%inclusion24 decks190 decks
12%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
7.9%inclusion15 decks190 decks
7%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
7.4%inclusion14 decks190 decks
1%synergy
Witching Well
6.8%inclusion13 decks190 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
6.3%inclusion12 decks190 decks
-2%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
6.3%inclusion12 decks190 decks
6%synergy
Mazemind Tome
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Brainstone
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Pearl Medallion
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
35%inclusion66 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
32%inclusion61 decks190 decks
30%synergy
Intangible Virtue
32%inclusion60 decks190 decks
26%synergy
Netherese Puzzle-Ward
30%inclusion57 decks190 decks
29%synergy
Ghostly Prison
26%inclusion50 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Shark Typhoon
24%inclusion46 decks190 decks
22%synergy
Deification
24%inclusion46 decks190 decks
24%synergy
Lost Isle Calling
23%inclusion44 decks190 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Remora
21%inclusion39 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Divine Visitation
19%inclusion36 decks190 decks
17%synergy
Favorable Winds
15%inclusion29 decks190 decks
9%synergy
The Legend of Kuruk
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Oath of Jace
10%inclusion19 decks190 decks
10%synergy
Anointed Procession
10%inclusion19 decks190 decks
6%synergy
One with the Multiverse
9.5%inclusion18 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Talent
9.5%inclusion18 decks190 decks
9%synergy
Land Tax
8.4%inclusion16 decks190 decks
0%synergy
Counterbalance
7.9%inclusion15 decks190 decks
6%synergy
Out of Time
7.9%inclusion15 decks190 decks
7%synergy
Gravitational Shift
7.9%inclusion15 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Elspeth's Talent
7.9%inclusion15 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Omen of the Sea
7.4%inclusion14 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.8%inclusion13 decks190 decks
-3%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
6.8%inclusion13 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
6.7%inclusion12 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Omniscience
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Regenerations Restored
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Humility
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
35%inclusion66 decks190 decks
24%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
18%inclusion34 decks190 decks
17%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
13%inclusion21 decks156 decks
11%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
11%inclusion21 decks190 decks
9%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
10%inclusion19 decks190 decks
7%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
8.4%inclusion16 decks190 decks
6%synergy
Narset Transcendent
7.4%inclusion14 decks190 decks
7%synergy
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
6.8%inclusion13 decks190 decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
63%inclusion120 decks190 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
62%inclusion117 decks190 decks
44%synergy
Castle Vantress
47%inclusion89 decks190 decks
42%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
31%inclusion59 decks190 decks
30%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
30%inclusion57 decks190 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
21%inclusion39 decks190 decks
10%synergy
Rivendell
16%inclusion31 decks190 decks
12%synergy
Halimar Depths
15%inclusion29 decks190 decks
13%synergy
New Benalia
13%inclusion25 decks190 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion21 decks190 decks
0%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
10%inclusion19 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion19 decks190 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
9.5%inclusion18 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
9.5%inclusion18 decks190 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.9%inclusion15 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Restless Anchorage
7.9%inclusion15 decks190 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.9%inclusion15 decks190 decks
0%synergy
Isolated Watchtower
7.4%inclusion14 decks190 decks
7%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion174 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Sol Ring
89%inclusion170 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Signet
71%inclusion134 decks190 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Progress
67%inclusion127 decks190 decks
16%synergy
Thought Vessel
56%inclusion107 decks190 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
37%inclusion70 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
36%inclusion68 decks190 decks
10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
21%inclusion39 decks190 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion28 decks190 decks
0%synergy
Midnight Clock
13%inclusion24 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.9%inclusion17 decks190 decks
0%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.8%inclusion11 decks125 decks
2%synergy
Marble Diamond
8.4%inclusion16 decks190 decks
1%synergy
Wand of the Worldsoul
6.8%inclusion13 decks190 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
6.8%inclusion13 decks190 decks
0%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
5.1%inclusion8 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
93%inclusion177 decks190 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion176 decks190 decks
7%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion176 decks190 decks
-3%synergy
Prairie Stream
77%inclusion147 decks190 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
74%inclusion140 decks190 decks
36%synergy
Glacial Fortress
73%inclusion139 decks190 decks
10%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
57%inclusion108 decks190 decks
9%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
55%inclusion104 decks190 decks
10%synergy
Sea of Clouds
54%inclusion103 decks190 decks
15%synergy
Deserted Beach
52%inclusion99 decks190 decks
13%synergy
Port Town
45%inclusion86 decks190 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
45%inclusion86 decks190 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
45%inclusion85 decks190 decks
12%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
38%inclusion72 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Gate
36%inclusion68 decks190 decks
12%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
32%inclusion60 decks190 decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
32%inclusion60 decks190 decks
26%synergy
Crystal Grotto
31%inclusion58 decks190 decks
29%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
29%inclusion56 decks190 decks
9%synergy
Meticulous Archive
28%inclusion54 decks190 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion52 decks190 decks
14%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
24%inclusion43 decks179 decks
-3%synergy
Nimbus Maze
24%inclusion45 decks190 decks
1%synergy
Ondu Inversion
23%inclusion44 decks190 decks
21%synergy
Emeria's Call
23%inclusion43 decks190 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion41 decks190 decks
-6%synergy
Seachrome Coast
19%inclusion37 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Tundra
17%inclusion32 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion32 decks190 decks
4%synergy
The Grey Havens
16%inclusion31 decks190 decks
15%synergy
Polluted Delta
16%inclusion30 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
15%inclusion28 decks190 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion27 decks190 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion27 decks190 decks
-2%synergy
Tranquil Cove
13%inclusion25 decks190 decks
-6%synergy
Silundi Vision
13%inclusion24 decks190 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion22 decks190 decks
-4%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion21 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
11%inclusion21 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion21 decks190 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
11%inclusion20 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
10%inclusion19 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
8.9%inclusion17 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.4%inclusion16 decks190 decks
-2%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
8.4%inclusion16 decks190 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
7.9%inclusion15 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
7.9%inclusion15 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Study Hall
7.9%inclusion15 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.4%inclusion14 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Demolition Field
6.8%inclusion13 decks190 decks
4%synergy