Elminster (Commander) - Control

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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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Moxfield
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Preordain
82%inclusion151 decks184 decks
73%synergy
Serum Visions
72%inclusion132 decks184 decks
68%synergy
Mystic Speculation
65%inclusion120 decks184 decks
64%synergy
Foresee
64%inclusion118 decks184 decks
63%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
77%inclusion141 decks184 decks
61%synergy
Oath of Teferi
60%inclusion110 decks184 decks
58%synergy
Jace, Mirror Mage
57%inclusion105 decks184 decks
56%synergy
Tamiyo's Epiphany
57%inclusion104 decks184 decks
55%synergy
Storm Herd
58%inclusion107 decks184 decks
54%synergy
Brainstorm
70%inclusion129 decks184 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
77%inclusion141 decks184 decks
23%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion141 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Path to Exile
61%inclusion112 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Dovin's Veto
58%inclusion106 decks184 decks
20%synergy
Dig Through Time
49%inclusion90 decks184 decks
45%synergy
Ugin's Insight
48%inclusion88 decks184 decks
47%synergy
Generous Gift
47%inclusion86 decks184 decks
16%synergy
Supreme Verdict
46%inclusion84 decks184 decks
18%synergy
Terminus
42%inclusion78 decks184 decks
41%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
42%inclusion77 decks184 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
48%inclusion89 decks184 decks
35%synergy
Farewell
45%inclusion83 decks184 decks
27%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
30%inclusion55 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
28%inclusion52 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
28%inclusion51 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Protection
27%inclusion50 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Rhystic Study
24%inclusion45 decks184 decks
1%synergy
Force of Will
23%inclusion42 decks184 decks
14%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
21%inclusion39 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
17%inclusion32 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Faerie Seer
35%inclusion65 decks184 decks
34%synergy
Augury Owl
35%inclusion64 decks184 decks
33%synergy
Spark Double
35%inclusion64 decks184 decks
31%synergy
Displacer Kitten
34%inclusion62 decks184 decks
23%synergy
Cryptic Annelid
33%inclusion60 decks184 decks
32%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
28%inclusion37 decks131 decks
27%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
21%inclusion38 decks184 decks
15%synergy
Siani, Eye of the Storm
20%inclusion36 decks184 decks
19%synergy
Elvish Mariner
19%inclusion35 decks184 decks
16%synergy
Oji, the Exquisite Blade
18%inclusion34 decks184 decks
14%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
18%inclusion34 decks184 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion29 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
15%inclusion28 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
15%inclusion27 decks184 decks
14%synergy
Prognostic Sphinx
15%inclusion27 decks184 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
14%inclusion26 decks184 decks
13%synergy
Sigiled Starfish
13%inclusion24 decks184 decks
12%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
13%inclusion24 decks184 decks
10%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
12%inclusion22 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Sphinx of Foresight
12%inclusion22 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
11%inclusion21 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
11%inclusion21 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Esper Sentinel
11%inclusion21 decks184 decks
-11%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
11%inclusion21 decks184 decks
10%synergy
Wizards of Thay
11%inclusion21 decks184 decks
10%synergy
Vexilus Praetor
11%inclusion20 decks184 decks
10%synergy
Cavalier of Gales
10%inclusion19 decks184 decks
10%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
10%inclusion19 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
9.2%inclusion17 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
8.7%inclusion16 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Draco
8.7%inclusion16 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Shadow Puppeteers
8.2%inclusion15 decks184 decks
8%synergy
The Reality Chip
8.2%inclusion15 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.6%inclusion14 decks184 decks
-17%synergy
Onakke Oathkeeper
7.6%inclusion14 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Ojutai, Soul of Winter
7.6%inclusion14 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
7.6%inclusion14 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
7.6%inclusion14 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
7.6%inclusion14 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Serum Visionary
7.3%inclusion13 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Sapphire Dragon
7.1%inclusion13 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
7.1%inclusion13 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
4%synergy
Princess Yue
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
-4%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Monastery Mentor
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
-6%synergy
Serum Sovereign
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.6%inclusion10 decks179 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Opt
41%inclusion75 decks184 decks
31%synergy
Deliberate
40%inclusion73 decks184 decks
38%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
39%inclusion72 decks184 decks
13%synergy
Negate
39%inclusion72 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Brainsurge
36%inclusion65 decks179 decks
34%synergy
Mana Drain
34%inclusion63 decks184 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion60 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion49 decks179 decks
14%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion46 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
25%inclusion46 decks184 decks
22%synergy
Elminster's Simulacrum
23%inclusion43 decks184 decks
22%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
22%inclusion41 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Precognitive Perception
17%inclusion32 decks184 decks
17%synergy
Narset's Reversal
17%inclusion31 decks184 decks
13%synergy
Force of Negation
16%inclusion30 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Perplexing Test
15%inclusion28 decks184 decks
14%synergy
Nexus of Fate
15%inclusion27 decks184 decks
13%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion27 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Condescend
15%inclusion27 decks184 decks
14%synergy
Aetherize
14%inclusion26 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion25 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
13%inclusion24 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Render Silent
13%inclusion24 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Silundi Vision
13%inclusion24 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Reflection
13%inclusion24 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
13%inclusion24 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Confluence
12%inclusion22 decks184 decks
10%synergy
Contact Other Plane
12%inclusion22 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Frantic Search
11%inclusion20 decks184 decks
-1%synergy
Disenchant
11%inclusion20 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
8.7%inclusion16 decks184 decks
5%synergy
No More Lies
8.2%inclusion15 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.2%inclusion15 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Diviner's Portent
7.6%inclusion14 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Return to Dust
7.1%inclusion13 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Permission Denied
7.1%inclusion13 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.7%inclusion12 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
1%synergy
Get Lost
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Bane's Contingency
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Emergency Powers
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Long-Term Plans
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
1%synergy
Silence
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
-2%synergy
Banishing Stroke
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Perch Protection
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.0%inclusion9 decks179 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Mnemonic Deluge
41%inclusion75 decks184 decks
40%synergy
Temporal Mastery
40%inclusion74 decks184 decks
39%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
40%inclusion73 decks184 decks
35%synergy
Treasure Cruise
35%inclusion64 decks184 decks
32%synergy
Austere Command
33%inclusion61 decks184 decks
19%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
32%inclusion59 decks184 decks
26%synergy
Ponder
32%inclusion58 decks184 decks
20%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
31%inclusion57 decks184 decks
28%synergy
Personal Tutor
30%inclusion55 decks184 decks
28%synergy
Solve the Equation
27%inclusion50 decks184 decks
23%synergy
Time Stretch
27%inclusion49 decks184 decks
25%synergy
Interpret the Signs
26%inclusion48 decks184 decks
25%synergy
Ondu Inversion
23%inclusion43 decks184 decks
21%synergy
Emeria's Call
23%inclusion42 decks184 decks
21%synergy
Lórien Revealed
22%inclusion41 decks184 decks
20%synergy
Clone Legion
21%inclusion39 decks184 decks
20%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
20%inclusion36 decks184 decks
19%synergy
Expropriate
17%inclusion32 decks184 decks
16%synergy
Wrath of God
16%inclusion29 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Cleansing Nova
14%inclusion26 decks184 decks
10%synergy
Entreat the Angels
14%inclusion26 decks184 decks
13%synergy
Temporal Trespass
14%inclusion26 decks184 decks
14%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
14%inclusion25 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Commit // Memory
14%inclusion25 decks184 decks
12%synergy
Scour All Possibilities
13%inclusion23 decks184 decks
12%synergy
Finale of Glory
11%inclusion21 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Time Warp
10%inclusion19 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Devout Invocation
10%inclusion19 decks184 decks
10%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
10%inclusion19 decks184 decks
10%synergy
Day of Judgment
10%inclusion18 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
9.2%inclusion17 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Enter the Infinite
8.7%inclusion16 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Everything Comes to Dust
8.7%inclusion16 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Finale of Revelation
8.2%inclusion15 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Sunfall
8.2%inclusion15 decks184 decks
6%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
7.1%inclusion13 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Curse of the Swine
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Windfall
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
-6%synergy
Devastation Tide
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
1%synergy
Blatant Thievery
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Martial Coup
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
41%inclusion38 decks92 decks
40%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
41%inclusion75 decks184 decks
34%synergy
Scroll Rack
33%inclusion61 decks184 decks
32%synergy
The Temporal Anchor
33%inclusion60 decks184 decks
32%synergy
Crystal Ball
29%inclusion53 decks184 decks
28%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
21%inclusion38 decks184 decks
10%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
15%inclusion28 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Ichormoon Gauntlet
13%inclusion24 decks184 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion24 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
7.6%inclusion14 decks184 decks
1%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Witching Well
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Brainstone
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Mazemind Tome
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
35%inclusion65 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
33%inclusion60 decks184 decks
31%synergy
Intangible Virtue
33%inclusion60 decks184 decks
27%synergy
Netherese Puzzle-Ward
32%inclusion59 decks184 decks
31%synergy
Ghostly Prison
26%inclusion47 decks184 decks
1%synergy
Shark Typhoon
23%inclusion43 decks184 decks
21%synergy
Deification
23%inclusion43 decks184 decks
23%synergy
Lost Isle Calling
22%inclusion41 decks184 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Remora
21%inclusion38 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Divine Visitation
20%inclusion36 decks184 decks
18%synergy
Favorable Winds
16%inclusion30 decks184 decks
10%synergy
Oath of Jace
11%inclusion21 decks184 decks
11%synergy
The Legend of Kuruk
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
9%synergy
One with the Multiverse
10%inclusion19 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Anointed Procession
10%inclusion19 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Gravitational Shift
10%inclusion18 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Land Tax
8.7%inclusion16 decks184 decks
0%synergy
Teferi's Talent
8.7%inclusion16 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Out of Time
7.6%inclusion14 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Elspeth's Talent
7.6%inclusion14 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
7.6%inclusion14 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Omen of the Sea
7.1%inclusion13 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Counterbalance
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Omniscience
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
-4%synergy
Penance
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
36%inclusion66 decks184 decks
25%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
18%inclusion33 decks184 decks
17%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
17%inclusion32 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
13%inclusion19 decks145 decks
11%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
12%inclusion22 decks184 decks
10%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
9.2%inclusion17 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
8.2%inclusion15 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Narset Transcendent
7.6%inclusion14 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
61%inclusion113 decks184 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
61%inclusion112 decks184 decks
43%synergy
Castle Vantress
46%inclusion84 decks184 decks
40%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
32%inclusion58 decks184 decks
31%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
30%inclusion56 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
20%inclusion37 decks184 decks
10%synergy
Rivendell
17%inclusion31 decks184 decks
13%synergy
Halimar Depths
16%inclusion29 decks184 decks
14%synergy
New Benalia
14%inclusion26 decks184 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion21 decks184 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion18 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Maze of Ith
9.2%inclusion17 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
9.2%inclusion17 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
8.7%inclusion16 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.7%inclusion16 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Isolated Watchtower
7.6%inclusion14 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Restless Anchorage
7.6%inclusion14 decks184 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.1%inclusion13 decks184 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion172 decks184 decks
10%synergy
Sol Ring
91%inclusion168 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Signet
73%inclusion134 decks184 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Progress
67%inclusion123 decks184 decks
16%synergy
Thought Vessel
57%inclusion105 decks184 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
38%inclusion70 decks184 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
37%inclusion68 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
20%inclusion37 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion27 decks184 decks
0%synergy
Midnight Clock
12%inclusion22 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Sky Diamond
11%inclusion20 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Marble Diamond
10%inclusion18 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
7.6%inclusion14 decks184 decks
1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Wand of the Worldsoul
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Heraldic Banner
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
94%inclusion173 decks184 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion172 decks184 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion168 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Prairie Stream
78%inclusion143 decks184 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
73%inclusion134 decks184 decks
35%synergy
Glacial Fortress
72%inclusion132 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
55%inclusion102 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Sea of Clouds
55%inclusion102 decks184 decks
16%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
53%inclusion97 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Deserted Beach
50%inclusion92 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Strand
45%inclusion82 decks184 decks
13%synergy
Port Town
44%inclusion81 decks184 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Chancery
43%inclusion80 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
38%inclusion70 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Gate
33%inclusion61 decks184 decks
10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
32%inclusion59 decks184 decks
26%synergy
Crystal Grotto
32%inclusion58 decks184 decks
30%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
31%inclusion57 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
29%inclusion54 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion49 decks179 decks
14%synergy
Meticulous Archive
27%inclusion50 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Ondu Inversion
23%inclusion43 decks184 decks
21%synergy
Nimbus Maze
23%inclusion43 decks184 decks
1%synergy
Emeria's Call
23%inclusion42 decks184 decks
21%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
22%inclusion37 decks168 decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion37 decks184 decks
-7%synergy
Seachrome Coast
18%inclusion34 decks184 decks
3%synergy
The Grey Havens
17%inclusion31 decks184 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion29 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Tundra
16%inclusion29 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion27 decks184 decks
-2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion26 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion26 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion26 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Tranquil Cove
13%inclusion24 decks184 decks
-6%synergy
Silundi Vision
13%inclusion24 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion23 decks184 decks
-3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion20 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
10%inclusion19 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
10%inclusion19 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion18 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
9.2%inclusion17 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
8.7%inclusion16 decks184 decks
1%synergy
Study Hall
8.7%inclusion16 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.2%inclusion15 decks184 decks
-2%synergy
Arid Mesa
8.2%inclusion15 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
7.1%inclusion13 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
7.1%inclusion13 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.7%inclusion12 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Rumble Arena
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
6%synergy