Elminster (Commander) - Budget Optimized

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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?
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Storm Herd
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
71%synergy
Tamiyo's Epiphany
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Oath of Teferi
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Preordain
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
62%synergy
Jace, Mirror Mage
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Serum Visions
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
55%synergy
Foresee
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Time Stretch
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
51%synergy
The Temporal Anchor
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Deliberate
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Ugin's Insight
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Negate
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Opt
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Mystic Speculation
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Cryptic Annelid
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Spark Double
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Augury Owl
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Siani, Eye of the Storm
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Sigiled Starfish
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Faerie Seer
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Elvish Mariner
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Omenspeaker
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Wizards of Thay
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Onakke Oathkeeper
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Overwhelmed Apprentice
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Icebreaker Kraken
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Thunderclap Wyvern
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Sylvia Brightspear
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Draco
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Silver Myr
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Serum Visionary
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Wall of Denial
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Archaeomancer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Sphinx of Foresight
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Shadow Puppeteers
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Spellstutter Sprite
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Fog Bank
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
God-Eternal Kefnet
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Kangee, Sky Warden
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Flux Channeler
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Gold Myr
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Ojutai, Soul of Winter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
High Fae Trickster
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Dream Trawler
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Oji, the Exquisite Blade
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-32%synergy
Dig Through Time
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Arcane Denial
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Elminster's Simulacrum
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Perplexing Test
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Diviner's Portent
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Contact Other Plane
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Brainstorm
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Condescend
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Dovin's Veto
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-17%synergy
Complete the Circuit
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Emergency Powers
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Narset's Reversal
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Aetherize
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
No More Lies
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Dissolve
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Reflection
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Guiding Bolt
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Spell Stutter
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Frantic Search
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Precognitive Perception
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Reality Shift
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Return to Dust
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Spell Pierce
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Evacuation
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Graven Lore
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Nexus of Fate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Commandeer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Bane's Contingency
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Silundi Vision
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Mana Leak
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Perch Protection
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Blinkmoth Infusion
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Reins of Power
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Judge Unworthy
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Wash Away
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Expose to Daylight
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Remand
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Kabira Takedown
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Render Silent
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Dispel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Temporal Mastery
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Solve the Equation
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Interpret the Signs
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Time Wipe
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Clone Legion
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Austere Command
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Supreme Verdict
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Treasure Cruise
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Temporal Trespass
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Personal Tutor
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Entreat the Angels
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Terminus
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Part the Waterveil
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Commit // Memory
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Emeria's Call
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Finale of Revelation
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Fumigate
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Wrath of God
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Sunfall
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Ponder
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Ondu Inversion
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Devastation Tide
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Walk the Aeons
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Expropriate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Ultima
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Inscription of Insight
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Curse of the Swine
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Denying Wind
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Multiple Choice
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Eternal Dominion
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Blessed Wind
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Sway of the Stars
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Spelltwine
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Scour All Possibilities
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mass Manipulation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Blatant Thievery
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Unexplained Vision
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Organic Extinction
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Winnowing
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
36%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Ichormoon Gauntlet
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
The Chain Veil
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Crystal Ball
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Norn's Annex
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Halo Fountain
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Skullclamp
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Mazemind Tome
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mirari
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Intangible Virtue
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Lost Isle Calling
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Netherese Puzzle-Ward
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Propaganda
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Talent
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Favorable Winds
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Shark Typhoon
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Divine Visitation
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
The Legend of Kuruk
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Deification
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Oath of Jace
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Out of Time
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Omen of the Sea
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Marit Lage's Slumber
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
As Foretold
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Wizard Class
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Soothsaying
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Dress Down
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Rest in Peace
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Eyes Everywhere
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Omniscience
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Font of Magic
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Medomai's Prophecy
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
One with the Multiverse
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Ominous Seas
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Elspeth's Talent
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Search for Azcanta
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Chakra Meditation
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Teferi, Timebender
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Jace, Architect of Thought
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Archmage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Castle Vantress
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
7%synergy
New Benalia
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Halimar Depths
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Cave of the Frost Dragon
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Rivendell
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Isolated Watchtower
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Blighted Cataract
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Restless Anchorage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Blast Zone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Azorius Signet
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Progress
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-25%synergy
Commander's Sphere
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Marble Diamond
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Sky Diamond
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Patchwork Banner
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Heraldic Banner
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Blitzball
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
White Auracite
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Plains
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Command Tower
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Prairie Stream
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Azorius Chancery
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Glacial Fortress
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
-17%synergy
Port Town
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Tranquil Cove
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Deserted Beach
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Emeria's Call
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Nimbus Maze
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
The Grey Havens
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Crystal Grotto
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Ondu Inversion
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Isle
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Razortide Bridge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Skybridge Towers
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Silundi Vision
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Gate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Study Hall
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Kabira Takedown
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Meandering River
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Boreal Shelf
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Seachrome Coast
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Heath
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy