Elminster (Commander) - Budget Upgraded Spellslinger

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
Farewell
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Creatures
Sigiled Starfish
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Cryptic Annelid
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Augury Owl
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Oji, the Exquisite Blade
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Prognostic Sphinx
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Icebreaker Kraken
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Cavalier of Gales
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Stormtide Leviathan
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Ojutai, Soul of Winter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Geist of the Archives
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
The Council of Four
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Bronze Walrus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sapphire Dragon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Oreskos Explorer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Faerie Seer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Homunculus Horde
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Desolation Twin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sphinx of Foresight
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Serum Sovereign
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Siani, Eye of the Storm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Instants
Precognitive Perception
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Brainsurge
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Dovin's Veto
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Deliberate
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Brainstorm
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
49%synergy
Elminster's Simulacrum
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Dig Through Time
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Comeuppance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mirrorweave
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Diviner's Portent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Absorb
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Memory Drain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Run Away Together
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Dissolve
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Return to Dust
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Time Stop
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Opt
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Emergency Powers
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Condescend
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Snap
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-36%synergy
Guiding Bolt
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Rewind
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Spoils of Adventure
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-21%synergy
Mystic Confluence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-20%synergy
Unwind
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Hour of Reckoning
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Foresee
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Tamiyo's Epiphany
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Supreme Verdict
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
39%synergy
Storm Herd
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Terminus
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Serum Visions
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Treasure Cruise
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Clone Legion
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Time Stretch
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Preordain
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Ugin's Insight
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Austere Command
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Walk the Aeons
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Deploy to the Front
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ondu Inversion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Time Wipe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Starnheim Unleashed
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Wash Out
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Commit // Memory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Temporal Mastery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Finale of Revelation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Interpret the Signs
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Blatant Thievery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Introduction to Prophecy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mystic Speculation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Cleansing Nova
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Entreat the Angels
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Rite of Replication
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Temporal Anchor
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Crystal Ball
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Parhelion II
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
The Magic Mirror
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Enchantments
Lost Isle Calling
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Netherese Puzzle-Ward
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Shark Typhoon
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Deification
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Intangible Virtue
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Oath of Teferi
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Gravitational Shift
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Favorable Winds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Wizard Class
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Divine Visitation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Paladin Class
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Dictate of Heliod
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Day of the Dragons
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Mirror Mage
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Utility Lands
Castle Vantress
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Rivendell
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
New Benalia
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-15%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
52%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-17%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Thought Vessel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Azorius Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Progress
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Island
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Glacial Fortress
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Prairie Stream
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
1%synergy
Crystal Grotto
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Ondu Inversion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Azorius Chancery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Port Town
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-14%synergy
Tranquil Cove
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-2%synergy
The Grey Havens
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-11%synergy
Nimbus Maze
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Gate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Deserted Beach
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-6%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-14%synergy