Gandalf of the Secret Fire (Commander) - Burn

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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Resonating Lute
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
34%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Fiery Inscription
89%inclusion63 decks71 decks
86%synergy
Flame of Anor
86%inclusion61 decks71 decks
83%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
85%inclusion60 decks71 decks
83%synergy
Guttersnipe
89%inclusion63 decks71 decks
82%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
73%inclusion52 decks71 decks
60%synergy
Prismari Command
63%inclusion45 decks71 decks
57%synergy
Lightning Bolt
63%inclusion45 decks71 decks
55%synergy
Press the Enemy
55%inclusion39 decks71 decks
54%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
56%inclusion40 decks71 decks
54%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
52%inclusion37 decks71 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion56 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
68%inclusion48 decks71 decks
44%synergy
Path to Exile
68%inclusion48 decks71 decks
19%synergy
Opt
62%inclusion44 decks71 decks
49%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
61%inclusion43 decks71 decks
49%synergy
Boros Charm
59%inclusion42 decks71 decks
38%synergy
Brainstorm
59%inclusion42 decks71 decks
39%synergy
Frantic Search
55%inclusion39 decks71 decks
40%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
51%inclusion36 decks71 decks
50%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
51%inclusion36 decks71 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
24%inclusion17 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Mystical Tutor
24%inclusion17 decks71 decks
14%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
18%inclusion13 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
-4%synergy
Smothering Tithe
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
-7%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
-2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
-6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
-0%synergy
The One Ring
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
-0%synergy
Creatures
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
46%inclusion33 decks71 decks
46%synergy
Coruscation Mage
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
40%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
41%inclusion29 decks71 decks
40%synergy
Electrostatic Field
39%inclusion28 decks71 decks
39%synergy
Wizards of Thay
39%inclusion28 decks71 decks
39%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
37%inclusion26 decks71 decks
30%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
37%inclusion26 decks71 decks
27%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
37%inclusion26 decks71 decks
27%synergy
Archmage of Runes
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
32%inclusion23 decks71 decks
29%synergy
Jhoira's Timebug
30%inclusion21 decks71 decks
28%synergy
Young Pyromancer
28%inclusion20 decks71 decks
21%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
25%inclusion18 decks71 decks
20%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
24%inclusion17 decks71 decks
21%synergy
Monastery Mentor
24%inclusion17 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
24%inclusion17 decks71 decks
23%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Time Beetle
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
20%synergy
Firebrand Archer
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
21%synergy
Rift Elemental
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
21%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
16%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
19%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
18%inclusion13 decks71 decks
18%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
14%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
High Fae Trickster
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Urabrask
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Elsha of the Infinite
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Heartflame Duelist
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Haughty Djinn
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Radiant Scrollwielder
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Unruly Catapult
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Fury Charm
49%inclusion35 decks71 decks
48%synergy
Lightning Helix
45%inclusion32 decks71 decks
43%synergy
Consider
42%inclusion30 decks71 decks
32%synergy
Generous Gift
42%inclusion30 decks71 decks
22%synergy
Clockspinning
39%inclusion28 decks71 decks
37%synergy
Dust of Moments
39%inclusion28 decks71 decks
38%synergy
Mystic Confluence
39%inclusion28 decks71 decks
37%synergy
Izzet Charm
37%inclusion26 decks71 decks
34%synergy
Courageous Resolve
35%inclusion25 decks71 decks
35%synergy
Archmage's Charm
35%inclusion25 decks71 decks
34%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
32%inclusion23 decks71 decks
30%synergy
Display of Power
30%inclusion21 decks71 decks
29%synergy
Quick Study
28%inclusion20 decks71 decks
27%synergy
Snap
27%inclusion19 decks71 decks
19%synergy
Abrade
27%inclusion19 decks71 decks
20%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
25%inclusion18 decks71 decks
17%synergy
Counterspell
24%inclusion17 decks71 decks
-12%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
0%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
19%synergy
Jeskai Charm
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
18%synergy
Cast into the Fire
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
19%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
16%synergy
Cryptic Command
18%inclusion13 decks71 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion13 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Silundi Vision
18%inclusion13 decks71 decks
17%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
14%synergy
Pongify
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Reprieve
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
13%synergy
Impulse
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
14%synergy
Jeskai Revelation
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Big Score
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
-3%synergy
Smite the Deathless
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Fact or Fiction
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Nexus of Fate
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Riot Control
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Prismari Charm
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Supreme Will
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Brainsurge
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Shock
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Dig Through Time
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Seething Song
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Thraben Charm
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Narset's Reversal
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Gandalf's Sanction
42%inclusion30 decks71 decks
42%synergy
Blasphemous Act
35%inclusion25 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
27%inclusion19 decks71 decks
26%synergy
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
25%inclusion18 decks71 decks
23%synergy
Sorcerous Squall
24%inclusion17 decks71 decks
24%synergy
Preordain
24%inclusion17 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
24%inclusion17 decks71 decks
24%synergy
All of History, All at Once
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
20%synergy
Ponder
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
17%synergy
Rousing Refrain
18%inclusion13 decks71 decks
16%synergy
Grapeshot
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Mana Geyser
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Boltwave
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Supreme Verdict
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Expressive Iteration
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Crackle with Power
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Windfall
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Confluence
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Birthday Escape
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
-2%synergy
Chronomantic Escape
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Past in Flames
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
-6%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Fireball
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Splatter Technique
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
The Wedding of River Song
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Flame Rift
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Time Wipe
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
-0%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Brotherhood's End
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Glamdring
27%inclusion19 decks71 decks
26%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
27%inclusion19 decks71 decks
26%synergy
Primal Amulet
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
-4%synergy
Rotating Fireplace
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
-15%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Leyline of Anticipation
32%inclusion23 decks71 decks
30%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
26%synergy
As Foretold
27%inclusion19 decks71 decks
23%synergy
Sorcerer Class
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
17%synergy
Aria of Flame
18%inclusion13 decks71 decks
18%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
13%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
-2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
-0%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Paradox Haze
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Shark Typhoon
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Storm of Saruman
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Artist's Talent
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
-5%synergy
Double Vision
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
52%inclusion37 decks71 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
28%inclusion20 decks71 decks
23%synergy
Rivendell
25%inclusion18 decks71 decks
23%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
24%inclusion17 decks71 decks
24%synergy
Mistrise Village
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Mines of Moria
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
14%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
-3%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Wandering Fumarole
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion62 decks71 decks
-1%synergy
Sol Ring
80%inclusion57 decks71 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Progress
42%inclusion30 decks71 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
42%inclusion30 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
42%inclusion30 decks71 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Signet
32%inclusion23 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Boros Signet
30%inclusion21 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Signet
30%inclusion21 decks71 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
28%inclusion20 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion13 decks71 decks
-13%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Potioner's Trove
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
-6%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion70 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Island
99%inclusion70 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion66 decks71 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
80%inclusion57 decks71 decks
-12%synergy
Glacial Fortress
61%inclusion43 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Sulfur Falls
61%inclusion43 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Monastery
59%inclusion42 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
55%inclusion39 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion32 decks71 decks
-16%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
42%inclusion30 decks71 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
38%inclusion27 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Prairie Stream
37%inclusion26 decks71 decks
-2%synergy
Raugrin Triome
37%inclusion26 decks71 decks
0%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
37%inclusion26 decks71 decks
-5%synergy
Steam Vents
34%inclusion24 decks71 decks
-7%synergy
Sea of Clouds
34%inclusion24 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Deserted Beach
34%inclusion24 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Perilous Landscape
32%inclusion23 decks71 decks
14%synergy
Sacred Foundry
30%inclusion21 decks71 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Triumph
30%inclusion21 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Shivan Reef
28%inclusion20 decks71 decks
-14%synergy
Battlefield Forge
28%inclusion20 decks71 decks
-15%synergy
Training Center
28%inclusion20 decks71 decks
-2%synergy
Sundown Pass
27%inclusion19 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
27%inclusion19 decks71 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion18 decks71 decks
-2%synergy
Arid Mesa
25%inclusion18 decks71 decks
-2%synergy
Spectator Seating
25%inclusion18 decks71 decks
-3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
25%inclusion18 decks71 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
24%inclusion17 decks71 decks
-4%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
-15%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
16%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
-9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
17%synergy
Port Town
18%inclusion13 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Silundi Vision
18%inclusion13 decks71 decks
17%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
14%synergy
Rugged Prairie
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
-8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
-4%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
-10%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
-5%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Tundra
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
-2%synergy