Elminster (Commander) - Upgraded Control

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
Mathemagics
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Serum Visions
74%inclusion35 decks47 decks
71%synergy
Preordain
74%inclusion35 decks47 decks
65%synergy
Mystic Speculation
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
62%synergy
Storm Herd
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
57%synergy
Brainstorm
74%inclusion35 decks47 decks
57%synergy
Foresee
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
56%synergy
Brainsurge
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
53%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
53%synergy
Oath of Teferi
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
51%synergy
Jace, Mirror Mage
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion34 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Counterspell
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Dovin's Veto
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Tamiyo's Epiphany
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
48%synergy
Opt
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
40%synergy
Supreme Verdict
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Austere Command
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Deliberate
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Farewell
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Protection
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Smothering Tithe
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Rhystic Study
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-13%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Augury Owl
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Faerie Seer
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Oji, the Exquisite Blade
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Spark Double
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Displacer Kitten
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Elvish Mariner
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Cryptic Annelid
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Prognostic Sphinx
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Cavalier of Gales
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Sapphire Dragon
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Sigiled Starfish
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Siani, Eye of the Storm
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-14%synergy
Shadow Puppeteers
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
The Reality Chip
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Princess Yue
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Thunderclap Wyvern
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Archmage of Runes
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Serum Sovereign
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Sphinx of Foresight
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Geist of the Archives
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Monastery Mentor
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
The Council of Four
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Bronze Walrus
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Junk Winder
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Draco
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Serum Visionary
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Magus of the Moat
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Dig Through Time
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
41%synergy
Generous Gift
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Negate
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Perplexing Test
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Arcane Denial
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Aetherize
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Swan Song
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Silundi Vision
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Mana Drain
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Frantic Search
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Render Silent
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Precognitive Perception
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Elminster's Simulacrum
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Reality Shift
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Disenchant
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Reprieve
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Reflection
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Contact Other Plane
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Confluence
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Narset's Reversal
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Unexplained Absence
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Condescend
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
5%synergy
No More Lies
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Evacuation
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Pongify
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Force of Will
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Diviner's Portent
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Return to Dust
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Fact or Fiction
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Get Lost
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Permission Denied
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Delay
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Council's Deliberation
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Confounding Riddle
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Aetherspouts
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Said // Done
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Dispel
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Delightful Discovery
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Aminatou's Augury
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
43%synergy
Ugin's Insight
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
41%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Ponder
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Terminus
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Temporal Mastery
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Treasure Cruise
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Solve the Equation
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Ondu Inversion
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Lórien Revealed
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Personal Tutor
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Emeria's Call
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Interpret the Signs
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Cleansing Nova
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Scour All Possibilities
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Time Stretch
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Entreat the Angels
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Wrath of God
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Everything Comes to Dust
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Doomskar
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Curse of the Swine
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Finale of Glory
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Day of Judgment
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Clone Legion
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Finale of Revelation
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Blatant Thievery
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Devout Invocation
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Sunfall
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Martial Coup
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Time Wipe
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Makindi Stampede
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Devastation Tide
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Commit // Memory
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Dream Cache
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Expropriate
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Requisition Raid
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Inscription of Insight
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Dismantling Wave
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Enter the Infinite
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Split Up
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Wash Out
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Fumigate
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Scroll Rack
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
33%synergy
The Temporal Anchor
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Crystal Ball
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Pearl Medallion
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Ichormoon Gauntlet
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Crawlspace
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Brainstone
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Intangible Virtue
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Propaganda
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Ghostly Prison
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Divine Visitation
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Netherese Puzzle-Ward
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Shark Typhoon
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Lost Isle Calling
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Remora
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Deification
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Out of Time
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Anointed Procession
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Elspeth's Talent
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Oath of Jace
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Talent
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Champions from Beyond
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
One with the Multiverse
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Gravitational Shift
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Favorable Winds
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Wizard Class
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Court of Grace
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Omen of the Sea
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Penance
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
The Legend of Kuruk
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Narset Transcendent
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Reliquary Tower
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Castle Vantress
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Halimar Depths
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Rivendell
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
New Benalia
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Restless Anchorage
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Moonring Island
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Three Tree City
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion40 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion38 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Signet
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Progress
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Midnight Clock
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Marble Diamond
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Wand of the Worldsoul
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Worn Powerstone
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Misleading Signpost
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion45 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Island
91%inclusion43 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Plains
91%inclusion43 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Glacial Fortress
77%inclusion36 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Prairie Stream
74%inclusion35 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
72%inclusion34 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Sea of Clouds
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Deserted Beach
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Port Town
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Crystal Grotto
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Azorius Chancery
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Meticulous Archive
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Gate
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Flooded Strand
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Ondu Inversion
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
23%synergy
The Grey Havens
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Silundi Vision
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Emeria's Call
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Seachrome Coast
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Nimbus Maze
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Tundra
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Demolition Field
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Rumble Arena
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Makindi Stampede
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Tranquil Cove
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
0%synergy