Elminster (Commander) - Budget 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?
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hydro-Channeler
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Flow State
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Restoration Seminar
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Foresee
78%inclusion38 decks49 decks
76%synergy
Jace, Mirror Mage
73%inclusion36 decks49 decks
72%synergy
Serum Visions
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
66%synergy
Storm Herd
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
65%synergy
Preordain
73%inclusion36 decks49 decks
64%synergy
Tamiyo's Epiphany
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
62%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
58%synergy
Ugin's Insight
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
56%synergy
Deliberate
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
55%synergy
Opt
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Negate
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Dig Through Time
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
50%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
-16%synergy
Cryptic Annelid
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
50%synergy
The Temporal Anchor
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
48%synergy
Brainstorm
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
46%synergy
Augury Owl
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
47%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Narset, Parter of Veils
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Talrand, Sky Summoner
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
41%synergy
Siani, Eye of the Storm
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
44%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
43%synergy
Sigiled Starfish
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Elvish Mariner
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Oji, the Exquisite Blade
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Faerie Seer
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Sphinx of Foresight
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Prognostic Sphinx
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Thunderclap Wyvern
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Cavalier of Gales
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Ojutai, Soul of Winter
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Bronze Walrus
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Sapphire Dragon
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Kangee, Sky Warden
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Serum Sovereign
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Shadow Puppeteers
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Serum Visionary
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Stormtide Leviathan
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Omenspeaker
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Windborn Muse
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Magus of the Moat
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Harmonized Trio
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Mocking Sprite
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Onakke Oathkeeper
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Monastery Mentor
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Judge's Familiar
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Kangee's Lieutenant
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Geist of the Archives
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Skycat Sovereign
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Burnished Hart
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Moonfolk Puzzlemaker
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Homunculus Horde
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Brainsurge
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
41%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
-11%synergy
Path to Exile
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
-12%synergy
Generous Gift
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Precognitive Perception
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Dovin's Veto
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Aetherize
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Elminster's Simulacrum
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Perplexing Test
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
23%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Condescend
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Confluence
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Diviner's Portent
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Dissolve
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Silundi Vision
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Guiding Bolt
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Long River's Pull
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Contact Other Plane
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Disenchant
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Frantic Search
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Return to Dust
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Bane's Contingency
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Expose to Daylight
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Memory Deluge
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Jwari Disruption
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Rally of Wings
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Rewind
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Condemn
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Mystical Dispute
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Delightful Discovery
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Emergency Powers
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Reins of Power
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Wash Away
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Spell Pierce
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Narset's Reversal
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Mana Leak
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Calculated Dismissal
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Unwind
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Erode
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Pongify
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Memory Drain
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Mystic Speculation
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
46%synergy
Austere Command
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Treasure Cruise
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
42%synergy
Terminus
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
41%synergy
Interpret the Signs
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Scour All Possibilities
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Clone Legion
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Time Stretch
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Entreat the Angels
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Ponder
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Ondu Inversion
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Commit // Memory
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Supreme Verdict
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Finale of Revelation
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Time Wipe
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Cleansing Nova
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Temporal Mastery
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Day of Judgment
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Temporal Trespass
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Solve the Equation
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Finale of Glory
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Inscription of Insight
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Martial Coup
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Runic Shot
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Requisition Raid
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Walk the Aeons
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Doomskar
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Devastation Tide
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Curse of the Swine
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Sunset Revelry
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Expropriate
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Devout Invocation
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Fractured Identity
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Makindi Stampede
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Blatant Thievery
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Council's Judgment
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Multiple Choice
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Emeria's Call
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Hallowed Burial
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Personal Tutor
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Introduction to Prophecy
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Crystal Ball
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Mazemind Tome
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Witching Well
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Bident of Thassa
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Brainstone
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Candy Trail
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Intangible Virtue
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
43%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
45%synergy
Netherese Puzzle-Ward
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
44%synergy
Oath of Teferi
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
43%synergy
Lost Isle Calling
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Favorable Winds
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Deification
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Shark Typhoon
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Propaganda
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Teferi's Talent
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Gravitational Shift
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Air Nomad Legacy
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Eyes of the Watcher
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Omen of the Sea
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Divine Visitation
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-14%synergy
Elspeth's Talent
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Champions from Beyond
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
One with the Multiverse
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Wizard Class
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Gadwick's First Duel
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Regenerations Restored
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Court of Grace
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
True Conviction
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Lands
Castle Vantress
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
40%synergy
Reliquary Tower
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
-12%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
13%synergy
New Benalia
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Halimar Depths
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Rivendell
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Restless Anchorage
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Calciform Pools
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Blast Zone
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion41 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Sol Ring
76%inclusion37 decks49 decks
-11%synergy
Azorius Signet
73%inclusion36 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Progress
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
-10%synergy
Thought Vessel
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Sky Diamond
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Marble Diamond
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Midnight Clock
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Mana Geode
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Heraldic Banner
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Locket
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion48 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion48 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
82%inclusion40 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
78%inclusion38 decks49 decks
40%synergy
Prairie Stream
76%inclusion37 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Port Town
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Glacial Fortress
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
-10%synergy
Azorius Chancery
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Crystal Grotto
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
44%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Tranquil Cove
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Ondu Inversion
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
22%synergy
The Grey Havens
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Seachrome Coast
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Silundi Vision
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Skybridge Towers
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-36%synergy
Ash Barrens
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Meandering River
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Jwari Disruption
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Rumble Arena
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Gate
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-16%synergy
Deserted Beach
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-32%synergy
Coastal Tower
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Makindi Stampede
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Flood Plain
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-14%synergy
Demolition Field
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Emeria's Call
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Nimbus Maze
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-16%synergy
Study Hall
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
North Pole Gates
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy