Elminster (Commander) - Budget Core

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?
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Storm Herd
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
61%synergy
Tamiyo's Epiphany
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
61%synergy
Foresee
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
61%synergy
Interpret the Signs
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
58%synergy
Opt
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Jace, Mirror Mage
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Deliberate
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Serum Visions
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Sigiled Starfish
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Augury Owl
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Precognitive Perception
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Treasure Cruise
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Oji, the Exquisite Blade
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Ugin's Insight
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Crystal Ball
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Siani, Eye of the Storm
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
44%synergy
The Temporal Anchor
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Cryptic Annelid
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Creatures
Sphinx of Foresight
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Prognostic Sphinx
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Thunderclap Wyvern
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Geist of the Archives
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Bronze Walrus
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Omenspeaker
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Archaeomancer
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Faerie Seer
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Kangee, Sky Warden
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Serum Sovereign
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Moonfolk Puzzlemaker
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Inga Rune-Eyes
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Serum Visionary
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Sapphire Dragon
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Runes
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Windborn Muse
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Young Blue Dragon
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Overwhelmed Apprentice
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Onakke Oathkeeper
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Cloudkin Seer
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Shadow Puppeteers
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Attentive Sunscribe
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Raff, Weatherlight Stalwart
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Silver Raven
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Ojutai, Soul of Winter
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Sage's Row Savant
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
The Council of Four
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Skycat Sovereign
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Wall of Denial
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Kor Cartographer
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Pilgrim's Eye
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Warden of Evos Isle
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Bygone Colossus
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Plumecreed Mentor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Mocking Sprite
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Eternal Dragon
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Peregrine Drake
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Negate
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Dissolve
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Dig Through Time
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Brainsurge
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Expose to Daylight
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Guiding Bolt
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Bane's Contingency
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Contact Other Plane
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Judge Unworthy
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Counterspell
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-37%synergy
Scour from Existence
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Memory Drain
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Perplexing Test
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Condescend
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Banishing Stroke
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Path to Exile
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-39%synergy
Long River's Pull
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Absorb
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Diviner's Portent
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Hithlain Knots
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Elminster's Simulacrum
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Dispel
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Saw It Coming
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Emergency Powers
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-59%synergy
Chant of Vitu-Ghazi
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Artistic Refusal
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Resculpt
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
No More Lies
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Faebloom Trick
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Dazzling Denial
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Telling Time
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Voyage's End
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Return to Dust
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Frantic Search
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Displace
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Lose Focus
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Transcendent Message
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Fact or Fiction
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Gods Willing
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Reflection
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Make a Stand
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Condemn
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Cancel
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Aminatou's Augury
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Scour All Possibilities
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Runic Shot
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Preordain
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Time Wipe
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Clone Legion
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Introduction to Prophecy
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Multiple Choice
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Austere Command
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Warrant // Warden
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Commit // Memory
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Inscription of Insight
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Terminus
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Dream Cache
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Overflowing Insight
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Speculation
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Ondu Inversion
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Declaration in Stone
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Oath
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Martial Coup
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Index
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Call to Mind
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Sublime Exhalation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Freeze in Place
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Aether Gale
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Ravenform
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Mighty
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Spelltwine
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Revoke Existence
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Curse of the Swine
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Deep Analysis
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Introduction to Annihilation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Doomskar
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
End Hostilities
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Sea God's Revenge
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Denying Wind
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Blessed Wind
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Entreat the Angels
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Rout
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Rebirth
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Migratory Route
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Increasing Devotion
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Witching Well
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Goggles of Night
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Mazemind Tome
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Brain in a Jar
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Brainstone
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Pendant
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Aladdin's Lamp
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Armillary Sphere
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Lens of Clarity
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Oath of Teferi
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Omen of the Sea
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Favorable Winds
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Intangible Virtue
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Eyes Everywhere
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Netherese Puzzle-Ward
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Lost Isle Calling
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Aqueous Form
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Oath of Jace
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Teferi's Talent
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Deification
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Redaction
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Military Intelligence
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Wizard Class
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Banishing Light
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Gravitational Shift
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Behold the Unspeakable
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Psychic Impetus
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Valor in Akros
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Monk Class
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Precognition Field
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Regenerations Restored
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Witness Protection
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Medomai's Prophecy
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Elspeth's Talent
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Day of the Dragons
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Charmed Sleep
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Champions from Beyond
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Niko Aris
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Zhalfirin Void
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
New Benalia
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Castle Vantress
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Halimar Depths
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Calciform Pools
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-38%synergy
Interplanar Beacon
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Grange
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Prahv, Spires of Order
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Moorland Haunt
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Restless Anchorage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
-28%synergy
Azorius Signet
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Sky Diamond
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Commander's Sphere
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Sol Ring
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-49%synergy
Marble Diamond
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Mana Geode
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Azorius Locket
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-30%synergy
Azorius Cluestone
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Prismatic Lens
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Azorius Keyrune
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Seer's Lantern
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-18%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Wand of the Worldsoul
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-35%synergy
Fieldmist Borderpost
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
-17%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Prairie Stream
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Azorius Chancery
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Port Town
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Tranquil Cove
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Crystal Grotto
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Skybridge Towers
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Evolving Wilds
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Rumble Arena
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Study Hall
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Razortide Bridge
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Meandering River
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
The Grey Havens
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Coastal Tower
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Ondu Inversion
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Ash Barrens
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Flood Plain
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Glacial Fortress
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-56%synergy
Thriving Isle
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-37%synergy
Study
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy