Gandalf of the Secret Fire (Commander) - Burn

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Benjamin Levin
Oct 21, 2025
How Fun Are All of the Jeskai Commanders?
There are dozens of Jeskai commanders available now, but which ones are fun to play? Let's break them all down.
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Bender's Waterskin
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
24%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Katara, Waterbending Master
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Airship Engine Room
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Professor Zei, Anthropologist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Olórin's Searing Light
90%inclusion55 decks61 decks
88%synergy
Fiery Inscription
90%inclusion55 decks61 decks
87%synergy
Flame of Anor
89%inclusion54 decks61 decks
86%synergy
Guttersnipe
87%inclusion53 decks61 decks
80%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
72%inclusion44 decks61 decks
59%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
61%inclusion37 decks61 decks
58%synergy
Lightning Bolt
66%inclusion40 decks61 decks
57%synergy
Prismari Command
61%inclusion37 decks61 decks
55%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
52%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion45 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
66%inclusion40 decks61 decks
41%synergy
Path to Exile
66%inclusion40 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Boros Charm
64%inclusion39 decks61 decks
43%synergy
Brainstorm
64%inclusion39 decks61 decks
44%synergy
Opt
61%inclusion37 decks61 decks
48%synergy
Frantic Search
57%inclusion35 decks61 decks
42%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
57%inclusion35 decks61 decks
46%synergy
Fury Charm
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
51%synergy
Press the Enemy
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Mystical Tutor
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Rhystic Study
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
47%synergy
Coruscation Mage
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
43%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
44%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
39%synergy
Archmage of Runes
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
39%synergy
Electrostatic Field
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
40%synergy
Wizards of Thay
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
40%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
28%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
30%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
30%synergy
Jhoira's Timebug
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
25%synergy
Firebrand Archer
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Young Pyromancer
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Monastery Mentor
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Time Beetle
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Rift Elemental
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
18%synergy
High Fae Trickster
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Urabrask
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
12%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Elsha of the Infinite
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Heartflame Duelist
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Radiant Scrollwielder
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Nalfeshnee
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Narset, Enlightened Exile
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
The Tenth Doctor
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Haughty Djinn
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Lightning Helix
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
44%synergy
Consider
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
33%synergy
Generous Gift
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Clockspinning
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
38%synergy
Courageous Resolve
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
40%synergy
Dust of Moments
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
40%synergy
Archmage's Charm
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
38%synergy
Mystic Confluence
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
33%synergy
Izzet Charm
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
30%synergy
Abrade
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Quick Study
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Display of Power
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Snap
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
25%synergy
Counterspell
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
-9%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Jeskai Charm
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Impulse
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Cryptic Command
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Silundi Vision
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Cast into the Fire
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Denial
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Reprieve
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Brainsurge
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Reroute Systems
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Supreme Will
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Big Score
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Dig Through Time
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Protection Magic
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Smite the Deathless
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Fact or Fiction
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Nexus of Fate
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Riot Control
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Quicken
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Jeskai Revelation
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Energybending
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Thraben Charm
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Seething Song
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Gandalf's Sanction
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
42%synergy
Blasphemous Act
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
15%synergy
All of History, All at Once
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Sorcerous Squall
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Boltwave
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Ponder
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Preordain
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Rousing Refrain
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Grapeshot
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Supreme Verdict
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Vandalblast
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Mana Geyser
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Confluence
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Lórien Revealed
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Expressive Iteration
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Windfall
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Crackle with Power
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
The Wedding of River Song
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Past in Flames
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Birthday Escape
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Chronomantic Escape
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Solve the Equation
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Fireball
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Time Warp
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Brotherhood's End
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Riverwheel Sweep
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
30%synergy
Primal Amulet
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Glamdring
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Rotating Fireplace
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-15%synergy
Unstable Amulet
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
37%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
34%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
26%synergy
As Foretold
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Sorcerer Class
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Aria of Flame
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Propaganda
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Paradox Haze
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Artist's Talent
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Windcrag Siege
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Quintorius Kand
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
64%inclusion39 decks61 decks
30%synergy
Mistrise Village
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
22%synergy
Rivendell
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Emergence Zone
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Mines of Moria
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion53 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Sol Ring
79%inclusion48 decks61 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Signet
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Boros Signet
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-14%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion59 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Island
97%inclusion59 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion57 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion51 decks61 decks
-9%synergy
Sulfur Falls
59%inclusion36 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Monastery
59%inclusion36 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Glacial Fortress
57%inclusion35 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
-19%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Steam Vents
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Sacred Foundry
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Sea of Clouds
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Raugrin Triome
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Training Center
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Deserted Beach
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Prairie Stream
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Spectator Seating
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Perilous Landscape
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Sundown Pass
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Triumph
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Arid Mesa
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Strand
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Shivan Reef
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
-19%synergy
Battlefield Forge
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
-20%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Silundi Vision
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
-11%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
-19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Tundra
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Chancery
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Port Town
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Volcanic Island
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Plateau
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-7%synergy