Elminster (Commander) - Optimized 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
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
11%synergy
The Dawning Archaic
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Harmonized Trio
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Mystic Speculation
78%inclusion32 decks41 decks
77%synergy
Preordain
80%inclusion33 decks41 decks
71%synergy
Serum Visions
73%inclusion30 decks41 decks
70%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
80%inclusion33 decks41 decks
65%synergy
Temporal Mastery
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
62%synergy
Oath of Teferi
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
57%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
71%inclusion29 decks41 decks
53%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
52%synergy
Foresee
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
50%synergy
Terminus
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
83%inclusion34 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Brainstorm
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
48%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Path to Exile
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Dovin's Veto
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Supreme Verdict
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
45%synergy
Dig Through Time
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
48%synergy
Storm Herd
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
45%synergy
Mana Drain
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
56%synergy
Farewell
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
46%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
34%synergy
Teferi's Protection
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Smothering Tithe
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Force of Will
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
38%synergy
Rhystic Study
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Creatures
Displacer Kitten
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Spark Double
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
37%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Augury Owl
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Faerie Seer
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Cryptic Annelid
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Ojutai, Soul of Winter
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Esper Sentinel
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-10%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Onakke Oathkeeper
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Sigiled Starfish
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Archaeomancer
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Wizards of Thay
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Vexilus Praetor
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Cavalier of Gales
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Monastery Mentor
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
God-Eternal Kefnet
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Serum Visionary
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Prognostic Sphinx
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Draco
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Sphinx of Foresight
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Siani, Eye of the Storm
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Starwinder
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Absolute Virtue
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Opt
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Generous Gift
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Nexus of Fate
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Swan Song
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Brainsurge
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Force of Negation
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Deliberate
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Condescend
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Narset's Reversal
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Pongify
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Render Silent
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Elminster's Simulacrum
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Contact Other Plane
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Pact of Negation
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Precognitive Perception
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Commandeer
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Get Lost
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Permission Denied
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Silence
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Misdirection
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Comeuppance
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Return to Dust
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-0%synergy
Complete the Circuit
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Dispel
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Bane's Contingency
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Cryptic Command
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Dawn Charm
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Memory Lapse
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Remand
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Reprieve
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Confluence
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Long-Term Plans
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Will of the Mardu
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Sea Gate Restoration
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
50%synergy
Tamiyo's Epiphany
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
45%synergy
Emeria's Call
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
40%synergy
Ugin's Insight
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
40%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
40%synergy
Personal Tutor
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
37%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
34%synergy
Expropriate
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Time Stretch
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Ondu Inversion
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Treasure Cruise
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Lórien Revealed
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Temporal Trespass
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Ponder
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Solve the Equation
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Austere Command
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Wrath of God
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Commit // Memory
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Interpret the Signs
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Windfall
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Clone Legion
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Entreat the Angels
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Time Warp
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Sunfall
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Enter the Infinite
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Time Wipe
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Finale of Glory
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Stock Up
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Everything Comes to Dust
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Scour All Possibilities
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Doomskar
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Finale of Revelation
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Cleansing Nova
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Fumigate
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Armageddon
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Day of Judgment
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Rout
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Ultima
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Scroll Rack
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
43%synergy
The Temporal Anchor
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Ichormoon Gauntlet
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Crystal Ball
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
3%synergy
The Chain Veil
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Pearl Medallion
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-0%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Skullclamp
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-0%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Netherese Puzzle-Ward
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Remora
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Shark Typhoon
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
20%synergy
The Legend of Kuruk
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Lost Isle Calling
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Counterbalance
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Deification
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Ghostly Prison
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Humility
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Divine Visitation
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Intangible Virtue
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Rest in Peace
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
One with the Multiverse
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Anointed Procession
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Favorable Winds
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Land Tax
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Gravitational Shift
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Omen of the Sea
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Moat
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Talent
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
38%synergy
Jace, Mirror Mage
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
43%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Narset Transcendent
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Vronos, Masked Inquisitor
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Venser, the Sojourner
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
76%inclusion31 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Castle Vantress
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
44%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
19%synergy
New Benalia
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Rivendell
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Halimar Depths
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Tomb
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Restless Anchorage
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Wasteland
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Isolated Watchtower
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Three Tree City
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Agna Qel'a
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion39 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion38 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Azorius Signet
73%inclusion30 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Progress
71%inclusion29 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Thought Vessel
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Sky Diamond
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Marble Diamond
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Wand of the Worldsoul
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
95%inclusion39 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion39 decks41 decks
-0%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion36 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Glacial Fortress
76%inclusion31 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Deserted Beach
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Prairie Stream
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Flooded Strand
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
50%synergy
Sea of Clouds
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Azorius Chancery
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Gate
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Meticulous Archive
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Emeria's Call
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
40%synergy
Port Town
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
-10%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Tundra
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Ondu Inversion
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Crystal Grotto
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Nimbus Maze
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Seachrome Coast
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Polluted Delta
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Misty Rainforest
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Arid Mesa
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Windswept Heath
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
4%synergy
The Grey Havens
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Marsh Flats
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Tranquil Cove
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Razortide Bridge
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Skybridge Towers
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy