Elminster (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Erode
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Mystic Speculation
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
74%synergy
Mana Drain
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
70%synergy
Preordain
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
69%synergy
Serum Visions
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
68%synergy
Temporal Mastery
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
67%synergy
Personal Tutor
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
66%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
65%synergy
Brainstorm
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
61%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
59%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Teferi's Protection
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Swan Song
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
43%synergy
The One Ring
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Displacer Kitten
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Scroll Rack
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Force of Negation
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
50%synergy
Path to Exile
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Supreme Verdict
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
84%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
68%synergy
Force of Will
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
74%synergy
Smothering Tithe
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
58%synergy
Rhystic Study
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
60%synergy
Ancient Tomb
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
64%synergy
Mana Vault
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
65%synergy
Farewell
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Spark Double
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Witch Enchanter
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Cryptic Annelid
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Grand Abolisher
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Augury Owl
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Faerie Seer
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Monastery Mentor
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Cavalier of Gales
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
The Council of Four
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Spellseeker
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Archaeomancer
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Vexilus Praetor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
The Reality Chip
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Sigiled Starfish
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Alrund, God of the Cosmos
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Triumph of Saint Katherine
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Magus of the Moat
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Solitude
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Eagles of the North
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Trinket Mage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Onakke Oathkeeper
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Draco
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Drake
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Aang, Swift Savior
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Anticausal Vestige
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Dovin's Veto
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
-0%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Dig Through Time
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Sink into Stupor
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Nexus of Fate
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Pact of Negation
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Brainsurge
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Opt
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Flusterstorm
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Misdirection
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Narset's Reversal
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Strix Serenade
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Deliberate
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Silence
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Reflection
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Delay
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Frantic Search
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Mental Misstep
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Permission Denied
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Orim's Chant
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Condescend
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Suspend
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-17%synergy
Brain Freeze
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Elminster's Simulacrum
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Long River's Pull
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Graven Lore
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Consider
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Snap
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Spell Pierce
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Pongify
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Chain of Vapor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Intuition
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Banishing Stroke
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Sea Gate Restoration
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
66%synergy
Terminus
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Emeria's Call
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Expropriate
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Solve the Equation
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Storm Herd
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Windfall
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Temporal Trespass
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Foresee
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Time Stretch
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Time Warp
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Ponder
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Tamiyo's Epiphany
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Lórien Revealed
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Treasure Cruise
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Ondu Inversion
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Austere Command
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Ugin's Insight
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Wrath of God
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Enter the Infinite
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Timetwister
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Stock Up
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Time Wipe
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Commit // Memory
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Merchant Scroll
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Entreat the Angels
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Everything Comes to Dust
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Clone Legion
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Walk the Aeons
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Season of Weaving
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Step Through
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Recall
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Fabricate
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Devastation Tide
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Introduction to Prophecy
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Sublime Exhalation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Time Spiral
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
46%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Crystal Ball
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Isochron Scepter
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Torpor Orb
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
The Chain Veil
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Manifold Key
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Cursed Totem
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Coat of Arms
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Skullclamp
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Ichormoon Gauntlet
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Oath of Teferi
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Mystic Remora
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Propaganda
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Moat
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Ghostly Prison
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Deification
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Divine Visitation
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Shark Typhoon
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Humility
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Omen of the Sea
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Land Tax
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Counterbalance
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Netherese Puzzle-Ward
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Anointed Procession
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
The Legend of Kuruk
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Blind Obedience
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Intangible Virtue
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Search for Azcanta
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Omniscience
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Regenerations Restored
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
One with the Multiverse
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Wizard Class
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Trade Routes
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Jace, Mirror Mage
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Narset Transcendent
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
The Wandering Emperor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Castle Vantress
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Command Beacon
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Three Tree City
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Wasteland
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Mistrise Village
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Seat of the Synod
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Den
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Kor Haven
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Tolaria West
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Rivendell
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Isolated Watchtower
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Halimar Depths
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Crystal Vein
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
New Benalia
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Restless Anchorage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Azorius Signet
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Grim Monolith
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Mind Stone
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Mox Diamond
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Flooded Strand
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
60%synergy
Sea of Clouds
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
50%synergy
Plains
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Island
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Tundra
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
58%synergy
Misty Rainforest
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
64%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
66%synergy
Polluted Delta
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
63%synergy
Glacial Fortress
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
61%synergy
Meticulous Archive
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Mystic Gate
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Arid Mesa
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Marsh Flats
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
50%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Prairie Stream
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
-16%synergy
Deserted Beach
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Emeria's Call
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Sink into Stupor
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Nimbus Maze
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Ondu Inversion
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Azorius Chancery
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-15%synergy
Seachrome Coast
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Crystal Grotto
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-21%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Port Town
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-36%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-20%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy