Elminster (Commander) - Upgraded

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
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Erode
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
10%inclusion16 decks156 decks
10%synergy
Harmonized Trio
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Seminar
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
4%synergy
The Dawning Archaic
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Preordain
80%inclusion411 decks516 decks
70%synergy
Serum Visions
71%inclusion368 decks516 decks
68%synergy
Mystic Speculation
69%inclusion354 decks516 decks
67%synergy
Foresee
67%inclusion345 decks516 decks
65%synergy
Storm Herd
66%inclusion343 decks516 decks
62%synergy
Oath of Teferi
64%inclusion331 decks516 decks
62%synergy
Jace, Mirror Mage
61%inclusion316 decks516 decks
60%synergy
Tamiyo's Epiphany
59%inclusion303 decks516 decks
57%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
68%inclusion350 decks516 decks
52%synergy
Ugin's Insight
52%inclusion267 decks516 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion364 decks516 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
64%inclusion328 decks516 decks
46%synergy
Counterspell
61%inclusion314 decks516 decks
7%synergy
Path to Exile
57%inclusion294 decks516 decks
4%synergy
Opt
50%inclusion256 decks516 decks
40%synergy
Dovin's Veto
49%inclusion254 decks516 decks
11%synergy
Dig Through Time
48%inclusion250 decks516 decks
45%synergy
Deliberate
48%inclusion249 decks516 decks
47%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
46%inclusion237 decks516 decks
45%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
46%inclusion235 decks516 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
37%inclusion191 decks516 decks
24%synergy
Farewell
35%inclusion179 decks516 decks
18%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
18%inclusion93 decks516 decks
-4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion80 decks516 decks
0%synergy
Smothering Tithe
14%inclusion74 decks516 decks
-9%synergy
Rhystic Study
12%inclusion62 decks516 decks
-11%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
11%inclusion56 decks516 decks
1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
10%inclusion51 decks516 decks
-7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion50 decks516 decks
-6%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.1%inclusion42 decks516 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Cryptic Annelid
41%inclusion212 decks516 decks
40%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
40%inclusion182 decks455 decks
39%synergy
Augury Owl
40%inclusion206 decks516 decks
38%synergy
Spark Double
39%inclusion201 decks516 decks
35%synergy
Faerie Seer
36%inclusion188 decks516 decks
35%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
29%inclusion148 decks516 decks
23%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
27%inclusion141 decks516 decks
23%synergy
Siani, Eye of the Storm
26%inclusion133 decks516 decks
25%synergy
Sigiled Starfish
25%inclusion129 decks516 decks
24%synergy
Elvish Mariner
25%inclusion128 decks516 decks
22%synergy
Displacer Kitten
24%inclusion126 decks516 decks
14%synergy
Oji, the Exquisite Blade
21%inclusion108 decks516 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
21%inclusion107 decks516 decks
19%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
21%inclusion107 decks516 decks
20%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
18%inclusion95 decks516 decks
17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion88 decks516 decks
4%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
16%inclusion85 decks516 decks
6%synergy
Prognostic Sphinx
16%inclusion85 decks516 decks
16%synergy
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
16%inclusion80 decks516 decks
15%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
14%inclusion73 decks516 decks
10%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
14%inclusion72 decks516 decks
13%synergy
Sphinx of Foresight
14%inclusion71 decks516 decks
13%synergy
Princess Yue
12%inclusion40 decks336 decks
11%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
11%inclusion57 decks516 decks
8%synergy
The Reality Chip
10%inclusion54 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
10%inclusion52 decks516 decks
6%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
10%inclusion52 decks516 decks
2%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
10%inclusion45 decks455 decks
8%synergy
Shadow Puppeteers
9.5%inclusion49 decks516 decks
9%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
9.5%inclusion49 decks516 decks
7%synergy
Sapphire Dragon
9.5%inclusion49 decks516 decks
9%synergy
Vexilus Praetor
9.1%inclusion47 decks516 decks
8%synergy
Wizards of Thay
8.7%inclusion45 decks516 decks
8%synergy
Cavalier of Gales
8.5%inclusion44 decks516 decks
8%synergy
Draco
8.5%inclusion44 decks516 decks
8%synergy
Ojutai, Soul of Winter
8.1%inclusion42 decks516 decks
8%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
8.1%inclusion42 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.9%inclusion41 decks516 decks
-16%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
7.9%inclusion41 decks516 decks
4%synergy
Onakke Oathkeeper
7.6%inclusion39 decks516 decks
7%synergy
Esper Sentinel
7.4%inclusion38 decks516 decks
-15%synergy
Thunderclap Wyvern
6.8%inclusion35 decks516 decks
3%synergy
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
6.8%inclusion35 decks516 decks
6%synergy
Geist of the Archives
6.6%inclusion34 decks516 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.6%inclusion34 decks516 decks
-0%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
6.4%inclusion33 decks516 decks
4%synergy
Serum Visionary
6.2%inclusion32 decks516 decks
6%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
6.0%inclusion31 decks516 decks
4%synergy
Serum Sovereign
6.0%inclusion31 decks516 decks
6%synergy
Flux Channeler
5.4%inclusion28 decks516 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
42%inclusion217 decks516 decks
12%synergy
Negate
36%inclusion184 decks516 decks
8%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
34%inclusion176 decks516 decks
31%synergy
Elminster's Simulacrum
34%inclusion173 decks516 decks
33%synergy
Brainsurge
33%inclusion169 decks516 decks
31%synergy
Arcane Denial
32%inclusion163 decks516 decks
6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
30%inclusion156 decks516 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion130 decks516 decks
12%synergy
Precognitive Perception
22%inclusion116 decks516 decks
22%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
21%inclusion108 decks516 decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
20%inclusion105 decks516 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion94 decks516 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Reflection
17%inclusion90 decks516 decks
15%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
17%inclusion89 decks516 decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
16%inclusion81 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Narset's Reversal
15%inclusion78 decks516 decks
11%synergy
Perplexing Test
14%inclusion73 decks516 decks
13%synergy
Condescend
14%inclusion72 decks516 decks
13%synergy
Silundi Vision
14%inclusion71 decks516 decks
12%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
13%inclusion68 decks516 decks
7%synergy
Frantic Search
12%inclusion63 decks516 decks
0%synergy
Diviner's Portent
12%inclusion60 decks516 decks
11%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion56 decks516 decks
3%synergy
Contact Other Plane
11%inclusion55 decks516 decks
10%synergy
Pongify
10%inclusion54 decks516 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Confluence
9.3%inclusion48 decks516 decks
8%synergy
Guiding Bolt
8.1%inclusion42 decks516 decks
8%synergy
Nexus of Fate
7.9%inclusion41 decks516 decks
6%synergy
Dissolve
7.8%inclusion40 decks516 decks
7%synergy
Disenchant
7.8%inclusion40 decks516 decks
-0%synergy
Render Silent
7.6%inclusion39 decks516 decks
0%synergy
Force of Negation
7.6%inclusion39 decks516 decks
0%synergy
Reprieve
7.4%inclusion38 decks516 decks
3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.0%inclusion36 decks516 decks
1%synergy
No More Lies
7.0%inclusion36 decks516 decks
3%synergy
Perch Protection
6.2%inclusion32 decks516 decks
4%synergy
Force of Will
6.2%inclusion32 decks516 decks
-2%synergy
Bane's Contingency
6.0%inclusion31 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Mirrorform
5.8%inclusion16 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Council's Deliberation
5.4%inclusion28 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Permission Denied
5.2%inclusion27 decks516 decks
0%synergy
Banishing Stroke
5.0%inclusion26 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Expose to Daylight
5.0%inclusion26 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Remand
5.0%inclusion26 decks516 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Mnemonic Deluge
45%inclusion234 decks516 decks
44%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
38%inclusion195 decks516 decks
35%synergy
Terminus
38%inclusion195 decks516 decks
36%synergy
Treasure Cruise
38%inclusion195 decks516 decks
35%synergy
Interpret the Signs
35%inclusion183 decks516 decks
35%synergy
Temporal Mastery
35%inclusion183 decks516 decks
34%synergy
Supreme Verdict
33%inclusion171 decks516 decks
6%synergy
Clone Legion
32%inclusion164 decks516 decks
31%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
30%inclusion157 decks516 decks
26%synergy
Austere Command
30%inclusion154 decks516 decks
16%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
27%inclusion140 decks516 decks
21%synergy
Ponder
26%inclusion136 decks516 decks
15%synergy
Time Stretch
24%inclusion124 decks516 decks
22%synergy
Solve the Equation
21%inclusion110 decks516 decks
17%synergy
Ondu Inversion
21%inclusion108 decks516 decks
18%synergy
Personal Tutor
21%inclusion106 decks516 decks
19%synergy
Emeria's Call
21%inclusion106 decks516 decks
19%synergy
Entreat the Angels
16%inclusion84 decks516 decks
15%synergy
Commit // Memory
16%inclusion82 decks516 decks
14%synergy
Scour All Possibilities
15%inclusion79 decks516 decks
15%synergy
Expropriate
15%inclusion77 decks516 decks
14%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
14%inclusion70 decks516 decks
13%synergy
Temporal Trespass
13%inclusion66 decks516 decks
12%synergy
Lórien Revealed
13%inclusion65 decks516 decks
10%synergy
Finale of Glory
12%inclusion61 decks516 decks
9%synergy
Devout Invocation
11%inclusion58 decks516 decks
11%synergy
Wrath of God
11%inclusion55 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
10%inclusion51 decks516 decks
7%synergy
Everything Comes to Dust
9.1%inclusion47 decks516 decks
8%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
8.9%inclusion46 decks516 decks
7%synergy
Day of Judgment
8.7%inclusion45 decks516 decks
6%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
7.9%inclusion41 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Finale of Revelation
7.8%inclusion40 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Cleansing Nova
7.8%inclusion40 decks516 decks
3%synergy
Blatant Thievery
7.4%inclusion38 decks516 decks
7%synergy
Enter the Infinite
6.6%inclusion34 decks516 decks
6%synergy
Time Wipe
6.4%inclusion33 decks516 decks
-7%synergy
Martial Coup
5.8%inclusion30 decks516 decks
4%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
5.6%inclusion29 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Sunfall
5.6%inclusion29 decks516 decks
4%synergy
Windfall
5.2%inclusion27 decks516 decks
-7%synergy
Curse of the Swine
5.2%inclusion27 decks516 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
45%inclusion156 decks344 decks
44%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
37%inclusion189 decks516 decks
30%synergy
The Temporal Anchor
34%inclusion177 decks516 decks
33%synergy
Crystal Ball
33%inclusion172 decks516 decks
33%synergy
Scroll Rack
29%inclusion149 decks516 decks
28%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion97 decks516 decks
8%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
17%inclusion86 decks516 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
8.9%inclusion46 decks516 decks
1%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
8.5%inclusion44 decks516 decks
2%synergy
Ichormoon Gauntlet
7.9%inclusion41 decks516 decks
7%synergy
Mazemind Tome
6.8%inclusion35 decks516 decks
6%synergy
Witching Well
6.8%inclusion35 decks516 decks
6%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
6.4%inclusion33 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
6.4%inclusion33 decks516 decks
6%synergy
Pearl Medallion
6.0%inclusion31 decks516 decks
-2%synergy
Brainstone
5.2%inclusion27 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Intangible Virtue
40%inclusion207 decks516 decks
34%synergy
Netherese Puzzle-Ward
39%inclusion202 decks516 decks
38%synergy
Deification
30%inclusion155 decks516 decks
29%synergy
Lost Isle Calling
27%inclusion137 decks516 decks
26%synergy
Propaganda
26%inclusion132 decks516 decks
-1%synergy
Ghostly Prison
22%inclusion114 decks516 decks
-3%synergy
Divine Visitation
17%inclusion89 decks516 decks
15%synergy
Shark Typhoon
17%inclusion87 decks516 decks
14%synergy
Favorable Winds
16%inclusion83 decks516 decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Talent
14%inclusion70 decks516 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion58 decks516 decks
-4%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion56 decks516 decks
9%synergy
One with the Multiverse
11%inclusion55 decks516 decks
9%synergy
Gravitational Shift
9.1%inclusion47 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Anointed Procession
8.7%inclusion45 decks516 decks
4%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
8.5%inclusion44 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Omen of the Sea
8.3%inclusion43 decks516 decks
4%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
8.3%inclusion43 decks516 decks
7%synergy
Penance
8.1%inclusion42 decks516 decks
8%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.6%inclusion39 decks516 decks
-3%synergy
Oath of Jace
7.6%inclusion39 decks516 decks
7%synergy
Eyes Everywhere
6.8%inclusion35 decks516 decks
7%synergy
Land Tax
6.8%inclusion35 decks516 decks
-2%synergy
The Legend of Kuruk
6.7%inclusion23 decks344 decks
5%synergy
Elspeth's Talent
6.2%inclusion32 decks516 decks
6%synergy
Regenerations Restored
5.6%inclusion29 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Wizard Class
5.4%inclusion28 decks516 decks
-1%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.4%inclusion28 decks516 decks
2%synergy
Eyes of the Watcher
5.2%inclusion27 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
25%inclusion129 decks516 decks
14%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
12%inclusion56 decks481 decks
9%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
10%inclusion50 decks516 decks
9%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
8.1%inclusion42 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
7.8%inclusion40 decks516 decks
7%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
6.2%inclusion32 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
5.8%inclusion30 decks516 decks
4%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
5.8%inclusion30 decks516 decks
4%synergy
Narset Transcendent
5.4%inclusion28 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
62%inclusion319 decks516 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
53%inclusion272 decks516 decks
35%synergy
Castle Vantress
48%inclusion249 decks516 decks
43%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
40%inclusion205 decks516 decks
39%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion107 decks516 decks
2%synergy
Rivendell
20%inclusion104 decks516 decks
16%synergy
Halimar Depths
20%inclusion103 decks516 decks
18%synergy
New Benalia
19%inclusion96 decks516 decks
18%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion70 decks516 decks
3%synergy
Isolated Watchtower
9.3%inclusion48 decks516 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.3%inclusion48 decks516 decks
2%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
8.7%inclusion45 decks516 decks
4%synergy
Restless Anchorage
8.3%inclusion43 decks516 decks
1%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.6%inclusion39 decks516 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.4%inclusion38 decks516 decks
-4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.4%inclusion33 decks516 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
6.4%inclusion33 decks516 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion459 decks516 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion456 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Signet
69%inclusion356 decks516 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
56%inclusion291 decks516 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Progress
56%inclusion290 decks516 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
34%inclusion177 decks516 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion167 decks516 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
21%inclusion107 decks516 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion71 decks516 decks
-1%synergy
Sky Diamond
14%inclusion70 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion59 decks516 decks
4%synergy
Marble Diamond
11%inclusion56 decks516 decks
3%synergy
Wand of the Worldsoul
8.5%inclusion44 decks516 decks
8%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
7.9%inclusion38 decks480 decks
8%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.8%inclusion31 decks399 decks
1%synergy
Mana Geode
6.8%inclusion35 decks516 decks
6%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.8%inclusion35 decks516 decks
2%synergy
Heraldic Banner
5.0%inclusion26 decks516 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.0%inclusion26 decks516 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Plains
93%inclusion478 decks516 decks
-3%synergy
Island
93%inclusion478 decks516 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion476 decks516 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
75%inclusion385 decks516 decks
37%synergy
Prairie Stream
69%inclusion358 decks516 decks
4%synergy
Glacial Fortress
69%inclusion354 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
58%inclusion301 decks516 decks
10%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
53%inclusion272 decks516 decks
8%synergy
Deserted Beach
49%inclusion254 decks516 decks
9%synergy
Sea of Clouds
49%inclusion252 decks516 decks
9%synergy
Azorius Chancery
46%inclusion238 decks516 decks
10%synergy
Port Town
46%inclusion237 decks516 decks
-1%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
43%inclusion222 decks516 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
40%inclusion206 decks516 decks
7%synergy
Crystal Grotto
40%inclusion204 decks516 decks
38%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
34%inclusion175 decks516 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Gate
34%inclusion174 decks516 decks
10%synergy
Nimbus Maze
32%inclusion165 decks516 decks
10%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
31%inclusion161 decks516 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
27%inclusion140 decks516 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
26%inclusion135 decks516 decks
-1%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
25%inclusion130 decks516 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion130 decks516 decks
12%synergy
Meticulous Archive
25%inclusion129 decks516 decks
7%synergy
The Grey Havens
22%inclusion113 decks516 decks
21%synergy
Ondu Inversion
21%inclusion108 decks516 decks
18%synergy
Emeria's Call
21%inclusion106 decks516 decks
19%synergy
Seachrome Coast
18%inclusion91 decks516 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion88 decks516 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion84 decks516 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion78 decks516 decks
-0%synergy
Silundi Vision
14%inclusion71 decks516 decks
12%synergy
Tranquil Cove
14%inclusion70 decks516 decks
-5%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion69 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Rumble Arena
12%inclusion39 decks336 decks
11%synergy
Tundra
11%inclusion58 decks516 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion50 decks516 decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
9.1%inclusion47 decks516 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
8.5%inclusion44 decks516 decks
3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
8.1%inclusion42 decks516 decks
1%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
8.1%inclusion42 decks516 decks
0%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
8.1%inclusion42 decks516 decks
3%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
8.1%inclusion42 decks516 decks
1%synergy
Demolition Field
7.2%inclusion37 decks516 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.0%inclusion36 decks516 decks
-0%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.8%inclusion35 decks516 decks
-0%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.6%inclusion34 decks516 decks
-0%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.6%inclusion34 decks516 decks
-0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.6%inclusion34 decks516 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
6.4%inclusion33 decks516 decks
0%synergy