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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
Mirrorform
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Keep Out
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Winnowing
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jace, Mirror Mage
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
80%synergy
Foresee
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
77%synergy
Storm Herd
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
77%synergy
Serum Visions
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
66%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
63%synergy
Tamiyo's Epiphany
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
63%synergy
Ugin's Insight
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
61%synergy
Preordain
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
60%synergy
Dig Through Time
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
56%synergy
Deliberate
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Opt
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
50%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
-12%synergy
Augury Owl
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
53%synergy
Intangible Virtue
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
49%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
52%synergy
Netherese Puzzle-Ward
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
51%synergy
Cryptic Annelid
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
51%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Brainstorm
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Oath of Teferi
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Narset, Parter of Veils
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Matoya, Archon Elder
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
42%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Siani, Eye of the Storm
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
42%synergy
Faerie Seer
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Oji, the Exquisite Blade
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Elvish Mariner
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Sigiled Starfish
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Sphinx of Foresight
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Thunderclap Wyvern
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Prognostic Sphinx
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Sapphire Dragon
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Kangee, Sky Warden
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-11%synergy
Cavalier of Gales
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Ojutai, Soul of Winter
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Serum Sovereign
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Serum Visionary
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Shadow Puppeteers
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Bronze Walrus
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Kangee's Lieutenant
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Magus of the Moat
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Skycat Sovereign
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Princess Yue
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Claim Jumper
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Errant and Giada
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Judge's Familiar
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Stormtide Leviathan
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Omenspeaker
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
The Reality Chip
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Burnished Hart
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Spark Double
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Jubilant Skybonder
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Cartographer's Hawk
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Warden of Evos Isle
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Windborn Muse
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Negate
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Brainsurge
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
42%synergy
Generous Gift
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Precognitive Perception
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Dovin's Veto
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
-18%synergy
Aetherize
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Path to Exile
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
-22%synergy
Elminster's Simulacrum
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Confluence
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Perplexing Test
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Long River's Pull
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Dissolve
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Condescend
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Contact Other Plane
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Diviner's Portent
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Silundi Vision
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Delightful Discovery
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Bane's Contingency
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Rally of Wings
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Guiding Bolt
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Expose to Daylight
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Crush Contraband
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Absorb
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Memory Drain
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Return to Dust
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Saw It Coming
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Jwari Disruption
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Reins of Power
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Disenchant
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Leak
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Long-Term Plans
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Calculated Dismissal
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
White Sun's Zenith
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Fading Hope
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Rewind
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
45%synergy
Treasure Cruise
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
42%synergy
Mystic Speculation
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
44%synergy
Terminus
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Interpret the Signs
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Clone Legion
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Scour All Possibilities
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Time Stretch
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Commit // Memory
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Ondu Inversion
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Entreat the Angels
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Finale of Revelation
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Time Wipe
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Cleansing Nova
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Temporal Trespass
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Supreme Verdict
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-14%synergy
Martial Coup
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Temporal Mastery
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Curse of the Swine
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Lórien Revealed
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Runic Shot
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Solve the Equation
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Requisition Raid
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Makindi Stampede
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Finale of Glory
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Introduction to Prophecy
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Multiple Choice
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Day of Judgment
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Walk the Aeons
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Inscription of Insight
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Doomskar
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Devastation Tide
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Expropriate
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Devout Invocation
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Emeria's Call
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Temporal Anchor
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
47%synergy
Crystal Ball
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
47%synergy
Mazemind Tome
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Bident of Thassa
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Candy Trail
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Witching Well
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Brainstone
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Jace's Sanctum
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
45%synergy
Lost Isle Calling
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Favorable Winds
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Deification
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Gravitational Shift
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Propaganda
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Teferi's Talent
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Omen of the Sea
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Divine Visitation
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Gadwick's First Duel
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-15%synergy
True Conviction
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Shark Typhoon
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Elspeth's Talent
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Air Nomad Legacy
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
The Legend of Kuruk
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Champions from Beyond
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Wizard Class
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Eyes of the Watcher
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Oath of Jace
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Court of Grace
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Castle Vantress
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
-15%synergy
New Benalia
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Halimar Depths
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Rivendell
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Calciform Pools
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Blast Zone
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Secluded Steppe
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Restless Anchorage
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion40 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Azorius Signet
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Mind Stone
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Thought Vessel
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
-10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Sky Diamond
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Marble Diamond
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Midnight Clock
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Mana Geode
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
White Lotus Tile
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Heraldic Banner
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion42 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion42 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
45%synergy
Prairie Stream
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Port Town
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Azorius Chancery
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Glacial Fortress
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
-12%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Crystal Grotto
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
49%synergy
Exotic Orchard
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Tranquil Cove
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Ondu Inversion
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
8%synergy
The Grey Havens
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Meandering River
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Seachrome Coast
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Silundi Vision
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Coastal Tower
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-35%synergy
Makindi Stampede
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Skybridge Towers
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Nimbus Maze
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-13%synergy
Mystic Gate
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-14%synergy
Deserted Beach
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-30%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-13%synergy
Jwari Disruption
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Emeria's Call
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Flood Plain
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy