Elminster (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

Background image for Ranking All 22 Planeswalkers That Can Be Your Commander, Including Quintorius
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
Mystic Speculation
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
76%synergy
Mana Drain
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
75%synergy
Preordain
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
73%synergy
Temporal Mastery
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
71%synergy
Personal Tutor
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
71%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
71%synergy
Serum Visions
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
65%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
64%synergy
Brainstorm
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Scroll Rack
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Displacer Kitten
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Swan Song
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Counterspell
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Supreme Verdict
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
27%synergy
The One Ring
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Path to Exile
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
78%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
69%synergy
Smothering Tithe
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Force of Will
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
73%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Rhystic Study
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Mana Vault
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
66%synergy
Ancient Tomb
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
65%synergy
Teferi's Protection
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Farewell
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Witch Enchanter
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Cryptic Annelid
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Augury Owl
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Spark Double
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
22%synergy
Faerie Seer
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Grand Abolisher
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Monastery Mentor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Cavalier of Gales
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
The Council of Four
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Spellseeker
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Vexilus Praetor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Onakke Oathkeeper
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sigiled Starfish
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Magus of the Moat
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Alrund, God of the Cosmos
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Triumph of Saint Katherine
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Archaeomancer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Solitude
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Trinket Mage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Aang, Swift Savior
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Anticausal Vestige
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Dovin's Veto
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Force of Negation
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Dig Through Time
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
47%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Nexus of Fate
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Pact of Negation
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Brainsurge
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Narset's Reversal
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Generous Gift
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Silence
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Permission Denied
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Misdirection
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Opt
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Strix Serenade
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Flusterstorm
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Suspend
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Deliberate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Reflection
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Spell Pierce
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Graven Lore
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mental Misstep
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Elminster's Simulacrum
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Condescend
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Delay
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Banishing Stroke
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Brain Freeze
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Sea Gate Restoration
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
67%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Expropriate
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Storm Herd
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Solve the Equation
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Emeria's Call
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Terminus
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Windfall
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Foresee
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Time Stretch
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Temporal Trespass
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Time Warp
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Tamiyo's Epiphany
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Ponder
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Treasure Cruise
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Lórien Revealed
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Austere Command
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Ondu Inversion
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Wrath of God
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Ugin's Insight
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Timetwister
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Stock Up
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Enter the Infinite
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Time Wipe
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Merchant Scroll
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Entreat the Angels
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Commit // Memory
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Walk the Aeons
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Introduction to Prophecy
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Time Spiral
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sublime Exhalation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Everything Comes to Dust
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Clone Legion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
The Chain Veil
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Crystal Ball
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Torpor Orb
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Isochron Scepter
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Ichormoon Gauntlet
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Coat of Arms
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Cursed Totem
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Oath of Teferi
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Mystic Remora
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Propaganda
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Ghostly Prison
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Moat
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Divine Visitation
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Shark Typhoon
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Deification
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Omen of the Sea
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Humility
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
The Legend of Kuruk
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Netherese Puzzle-Ward
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Blind Obedience
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Anointed Procession
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Wizard Class
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Regenerations Restored
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Search for Azcanta
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Counterbalance
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Trade Routes
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
One with the Multiverse
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Intangible Virtue
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Jace, Mirror Mage
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Narset Transcendent
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
The Wandering Emperor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Reliquary Tower
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Saga
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Castle Vantress
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Command Beacon
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Mistrise Village
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
11%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Three Tree City
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Wasteland
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Isolated Watchtower
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
New Benalia
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Rivendell
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Kor Haven
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Restless Anchorage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Progress
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Azorius Signet
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Grim Monolith
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Mox Diamond
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Mind Stone
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Worn Powerstone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Sea of Clouds
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Island
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Flooded Strand
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Plains
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Tundra
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
65%synergy
Glacial Fortress
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Misty Rainforest
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
65%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
67%synergy
Scalding Tarn
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
66%synergy
Meticulous Archive
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Polluted Delta
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
60%synergy
Marsh Flats
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Mystic Gate
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Arid Mesa
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Deserted Beach
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Prairie Stream
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Emeria's Call
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Prismatic Vista
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Windswept Heath
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Nimbus Maze
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Witch Enchanter
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Sink into Stupor
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Ondu Inversion
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Crystal Grotto
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-22%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Port Town
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-38%synergy
Reflecting Pool
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Seachrome Coast
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy