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
Potioner's Trove
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Jadzi, Steward of Fate
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Tamiyo's Epiphany
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
63%synergy
Foresee
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
63%synergy
Interpret the Signs
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
57%synergy
Storm Herd
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
57%synergy
Jace, Mirror Mage
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
53%synergy
Opt
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Deliberate
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Serum Visions
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Sigiled Starfish
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Crystal Ball
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Ugin's Insight
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Oath of Teferi
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Precognitive Perception
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Cryptic Annelid
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Oji, the Exquisite Blade
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Siani, Eye of the Storm
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Treasure Cruise
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
39%synergy
The Temporal Anchor
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Creatures
Prognostic Sphinx
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Augury Owl
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Sphinx of Foresight
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Thunderclap Wyvern
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Bronze Walrus
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Omenspeaker
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Archaeomancer
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Geist of the Archives
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Faerie Seer
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Inga Rune-Eyes
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Serum Sovereign
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Kangee, Sky Warden
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Moonfolk Puzzlemaker
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Serum Visionary
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Sapphire Dragon
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Overwhelmed Apprentice
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Ojutai, Soul of Winter
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Sage's Row Savant
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Wall of Runes
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Raff, Weatherlight Stalwart
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Windborn Muse
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Attentive Sunscribe
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Guardian of New Benalia
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
The Council of Four
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Young Blue Dragon
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Cloudkin Seer
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Silver Raven
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Skycat Sovereign
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Kor Cartographer
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Warden of Evos Isle
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Onakke Oathkeeper
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Shadow Puppeteers
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Elvish Mariner
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Pilgrim's Eye
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Wall of Denial
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Negate
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Dig Through Time
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Dissolve
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Brainsurge
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Expose to Daylight
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Judge Unworthy
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Bane's Contingency
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Guiding Bolt
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Counterspell
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-31%synergy
Condescend
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Perplexing Test
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Contact Other Plane
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Memory Drain
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Scour from Existence
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Elminster's Simulacrum
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Saw It Coming
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-56%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Banishing Stroke
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Path to Exile
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-40%synergy
Emergency Powers
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Long River's Pull
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Diviner's Portent
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Absorb
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Hithlain Knots
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Dispel
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Resculpt
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Artistic Refusal
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Frantic Search
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Return to Dust
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Rally of Wings
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Chant of Vitu-Ghazi
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
White Sun's Zenith
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
No More Lies
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Faebloom Trick
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Voyage's End
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Transcendent Message
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Fated Retribution
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Displace
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Boing!
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Hurkyl's Final Meditation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Planar Incision
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Glimmer of Genius
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Convolute
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Preordain
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Scour All Possibilities
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Time Wipe
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Runic Shot
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Austere Command
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Clone Legion
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Introduction to Prophecy
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Multiple Choice
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Speculation
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Terminus
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Commit // Memory
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Dream Cache
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Warrant // Warden
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Inscription of Insight
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Imperial Oath
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Overflowing Insight
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Mighty
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Martial Coup
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Freeze in Place
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Index
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Entreat the Angels
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Ravenform
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Ondu Inversion
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Sublime Exhalation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Aether Gale
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Curse of the Swine
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Increasing Devotion
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Blessed Wind
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Spelltwine
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Declaration in Stone
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Introduction to Annihilation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Finale of Glory
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Rebirth
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Drawn from Dreams
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
End Hostilities
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Fumigate
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Step Through
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Revoke Existence
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Doomskar
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Deep Analysis
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Call to Mind
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Witching Well
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Mazemind Tome
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Goggles of Night
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Brain in a Jar
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Brainstone
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Pendant
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Lens of Clarity
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Aladdin's Lamp
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Armillary Sphere
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Jace's Sanctum
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Omen of the Sea
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Intangible Virtue
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Favorable Winds
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Eyes Everywhere
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Netherese Puzzle-Ward
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Lost Isle Calling
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Teferi's Talent
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Oath of Jace
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Deification
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Aqueous Form
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Elspeth's Talent
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Redaction
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Champions from Beyond
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Military Intelligence
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Regenerations Restored
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Banishing Light
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Wizard Class
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Psychic Impetus
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Precognition Field
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Monk Class
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Witness Protection
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Medomai's Prophecy
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Gravitational Shift
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Behold the Unspeakable
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Valor in Akros
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Divine Visitation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Day of the Dragons
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Charmed Sleep
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Niko Aris
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
The Wanderer
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mordenkainen
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Zhalfirin Void
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Castle Vantress
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
New Benalia
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Halimar Depths
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-39%synergy
Calciform Pools
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Prahv, Spires of Order
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Moorland Haunt
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Interplanar Beacon
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Grange
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Restless Anchorage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
-28%synergy
Azorius Signet
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Sky Diamond
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Sol Ring
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-51%synergy
Commander's Sphere
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Marble Diamond
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Azorius Locket
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Mana Geode
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Cluestone
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Progress
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-31%synergy
Azorius Keyrune
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Seer's Lantern
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Prismatic Lens
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-19%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Wand of the Worldsoul
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-36%synergy
Star Compass
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Hedron Archive
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Fieldmist Borderpost
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Island
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
-21%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Tranquil Cove
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Azorius Chancery
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Prairie Stream
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
-17%synergy
Port Town
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Crystal Grotto
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Skybridge Towers
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Study Hall
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Rumble Arena
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Razortide Bridge
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Meandering River
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
The Grey Havens
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Coastal Tower
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Glacial Fortress
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-53%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-35%synergy
Ondu Inversion
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Flood Plain
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Isle
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Study
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy