Elminster (Commander) - Budget Scry

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
Foresee
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
86%synergy
Tamiyo's Epiphany
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
77%synergy
Storm Herd
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
70%synergy
Serum Visions
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
66%synergy
Deliberate
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Preordain
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Interpret the Signs
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
58%synergy
Jace, Mirror Mage
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Opt
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
52%synergy
The Temporal Anchor
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Precognitive Perception
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Cryptic Annelid
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Augury Owl
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Netherese Puzzle-Ward
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Intangible Virtue
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Lost Isle Calling
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Terminus
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Creatures
Oji, the Exquisite Blade
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Faerie Seer
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Elvish Mariner
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Prognostic Sphinx
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Sigiled Starfish
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Siani, Eye of the Storm
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
34%synergy
Bronze Walrus
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Sapphire Dragon
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Princess Yue
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Ojutai, Soul of Winter
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Geist of the Archives
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Omenspeaker
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Silver Raven
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Sphinx of Foresight
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Overwhelmed Apprentice
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
April O'Neil, Kunoichi Trainee
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Lita, Little Orphan Amphibian
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Thunderclap Wyvern
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Sage's Row Savant
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Serum Visionary
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Charming Prince
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Wizards of Thay
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Serum Sovereign
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Taigam, Ojutai Master
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Stormwing Entity
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Archon of Absolution
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Stormtide Leviathan
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Splashy Spellcaster
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Whispering Wizard
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
The Council of Four
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Raff, Weatherlight Stalwart
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Spellbook Vendor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Kangee, Sky Warden
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Holy Cow
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Inga Rune-Eyes
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Skycat Sovereign
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Verge Rangers
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Prescient Chimera
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Bane's Contingency
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Guiding Bolt
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-25%synergy
Brainstorm
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Elminster's Simulacrum
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Condescend
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Dissolve
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Counterspell
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-23%synergy
Dig Through Time
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Council's Deliberation
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Brainsurge
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Diviner's Portent
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Emergency Powers
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Judge Unworthy
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Expose to Daylight
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Path to Exile
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-32%synergy
Absorb
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Dovin's Veto
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-21%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Contact Other Plane
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Banishing Stroke
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Memory Drain
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Reflection
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Fading Hope
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Skywhaler's Shot
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Thirst for Discovery
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Run Away Together
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Return to Dust
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Time Stop
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Turnabout
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Gale's Redirection
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Glimpse the Sun God
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Jwari Disruption
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Hindering Light
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Plunge into Winter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Disenchant
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Silundi Vision
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Remand
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Memory Deluge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Reprieve
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Evacuation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Divert Disaster
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Ugin's Insight
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Austere Command
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Speculation
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Scour All Possibilities
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Treasure Cruise
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Clone Legion
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Entreat the Angels
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Freeze in Place
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Supreme Verdict
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Commit // Memory
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Runic Shot
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Arwen's Gift
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Warrant // Warden
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Kayla's Command
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Imperial Oath
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Cleansing Nova
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Fumigate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Multiple Choice
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Day of Judgment
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Rite of Replication
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Ponder
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Walk the Aeons
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Deploy to the Front
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Spelltwine
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Time Wipe
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Devastation Tide
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Part the Waterveil
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Curse of the Swine
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Finale of Glory
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Time Stretch
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Introduction to Prophecy
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Unexplained Vision
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Vengeance
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mind's Desire
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mentor's Guidance
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Impede Momentum
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Portent
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Devout Invocation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sunfall
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Aang's Journey
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Space-Time Anomaly
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-0%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Crystal Ball
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Witching Well
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Mazemind Tome
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Brain in a Jar
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
The Lunar Whale
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Jace's Sanctum
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Oath of Teferi
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Favorable Winds
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Deification
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Regenerations Restored
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Air Nomad Legacy
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Eyes of the Watcher
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Wizard Class
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Shark Typhoon
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Aqueous Form
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Omen of the Sea
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Talent
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Vault 13: Dweller's Journey
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Dictate of Heliod
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Day of the Dragons
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Oath of Jace
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
The Legend of Kuruk
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
The Clone Saga
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Observed Stasis
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Champions from Beyond
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Niko Aris
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Castle Vantress
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
New Benalia
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-22%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Rivendell
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Halimar Depths
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Isolated Watchtower
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Agna Qel'a
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Sol Ring
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Azorius Signet
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Mind Stone
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Mana Geode
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Sky Diamond
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Azorius Locket
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Heraldic Banner
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Seer's Lantern
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Dragon's Hoard
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Marble Diamond
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-20%synergy
Prismatic Lens
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Command Tower
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Prairie Stream
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Chancery
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Port Town
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Glacial Fortress
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-24%synergy
Tranquil Cove
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Evolving Wilds
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Crystal Grotto
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
14%synergy
The Grey Havens
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Rumble Arena
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Myriad Landscape
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Study Hall
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-27%synergy
Ash Barrens
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Razortide Bridge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Citadel Gate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Meandering River
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Skybridge Towers
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Thriving Isle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Jwari Disruption
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Silundi Vision
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Thriving Heath
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy