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
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
26%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Katara, Waterbending Master
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Sear
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Firdoch Core
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Olórin's Searing Light
90%inclusion57 decks63 decks
88%synergy
Flame of Anor
89%inclusion56 decks63 decks
86%synergy
Fiery Inscription
89%inclusion56 decks63 decks
86%synergy
Guttersnipe
86%inclusion54 decks63 decks
79%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
73%inclusion46 decks63 decks
60%synergy
Lightning Bolt
67%inclusion42 decks63 decks
58%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
60%inclusion38 decks63 decks
58%synergy
Prismari Command
62%inclusion39 decks63 decks
56%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
52%inclusion33 decks63 decks
52%synergy
Fury Charm
52%inclusion33 decks63 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion47 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Path to Exile
67%inclusion42 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Boros Charm
65%inclusion41 decks63 decks
44%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
65%inclusion41 decks63 decks
40%synergy
Brainstorm
63%inclusion40 decks63 decks
43%synergy
Frantic Search
59%inclusion37 decks63 decks
43%synergy
Opt
59%inclusion37 decks63 decks
46%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
59%inclusion37 decks63 decks
47%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
51%inclusion32 decks63 decks
50%synergy
Press the Enemy
49%inclusion31 decks63 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Mystical Tutor
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
-5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
-3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
48%inclusion30 decks63 decks
47%synergy
Coruscation Mage
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
43%synergy
Archmage of Runes
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
40%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
43%inclusion27 decks63 decks
42%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
41%inclusion26 decks63 decks
38%synergy
Electrostatic Field
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
39%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
29%synergy
Wizards of Thay
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
39%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
37%inclusion23 decks63 decks
30%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
23%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
27%synergy
Jhoira's Timebug
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
28%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
24%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
29%synergy
Firebrand Archer
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
26%synergy
Young Pyromancer
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Monastery Mentor
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Rift Elemental
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
22%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Time Beetle
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
17%synergy
High Fae Trickster
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Urabrask
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Elsha of the Infinite
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Professor Zei, Anthropologist
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Heartflame Duelist
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Radiant Scrollwielder
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Nalfeshnee
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Sokka, Tenacious Tactician
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
The Tenth Doctor
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Narset, Enlightened Exile
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Consider
44%inclusion28 decks63 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Helix
44%inclusion28 decks63 decks
42%synergy
Dust of Moments
43%inclusion27 decks63 decks
42%synergy
Clockspinning
41%inclusion26 decks63 decks
39%synergy
Generous Gift
41%inclusion26 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Courageous Resolve
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
39%synergy
Archmage's Charm
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
39%synergy
Mystic Confluence
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
35%synergy
Izzet Charm
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
32%synergy
Abrade
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
25%synergy
Snap
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
23%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
28%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
28%synergy
Quick Study
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
28%synergy
Display of Power
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
26%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
25%synergy
Counterspell
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
-10%synergy
Jeskai Charm
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Cryptic Command
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Impulse
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Silundi Vision
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Cast into the Fire
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Keep Out
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Giantfall
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Reprieve
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Valakut Awakening
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Nexus of Fate
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Big Score
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Brainsurge
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Supreme Will
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Dig Through Time
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Reroute Systems
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Smite the Deathless
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Fact or Fiction
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Wear // Tear
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Riot Control
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Quicken
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Protection Magic
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Restoration Magic
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Thraben Charm
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Gandalf's Sanction
43%inclusion27 decks63 decks
42%synergy
Blasphemous Act
37%inclusion23 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
26%synergy
All of History, All at Once
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
25%synergy
Sorcerous Squall
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
27%synergy
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
22%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
23%synergy
Boltwave
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Ponder
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Rousing Refrain
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Grapeshot
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Supreme Verdict
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Mana Geyser
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Confluence
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Lórien Revealed
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Expressive Iteration
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Windfall
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Crackle with Power
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Chronomantic Escape
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
5%synergy
The Wedding of River Song
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Past in Flames
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Birthday Escape
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Solve the Equation
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Fireball
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Time Warp
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Brotherhood's End
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Suplex
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Riverwheel Sweep
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
29%synergy
Primal Amulet
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
26%synergy
Glamdring
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
-4%synergy
Rotating Fireplace
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-15%synergy
Unstable Amulet
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-5%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
43%inclusion27 decks63 decks
39%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
32%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
24%synergy
As Foretold
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Sorcerer Class
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Aria of Flame
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Paradox Haze
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-3%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-6%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Artist's Talent
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Windcrag Siege
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Quintorius Kand
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
63%inclusion40 decks63 decks
29%synergy
Mistrise Village
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
26%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
28%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
20%synergy
Rivendell
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Emergence Zone
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Mines of Moria
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion55 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Sol Ring
79%inclusion50 decks63 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
46%inclusion29 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
41%inclusion26 decks63 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Signet
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Signet
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Boros Signet
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
-11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion61 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Island
97%inclusion61 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion59 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion53 decks63 decks
-8%synergy
Sulfur Falls
60%inclusion38 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Glacial Fortress
59%inclusion37 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Monastery
59%inclusion37 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
54%inclusion34 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion28 decks63 decks
-17%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
44%inclusion28 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
43%inclusion27 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Sacred Foundry
41%inclusion26 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Sea of Clouds
41%inclusion26 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Raugrin Triome
41%inclusion26 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Steam Vents
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Training Center
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Deserted Beach
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Prairie Stream
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
-5%synergy
Spectator Seating
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Perilous Landscape
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Sundown Pass
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Temple of Triumph
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Arid Mesa
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
-6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Shivan Reef
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
-18%synergy
Battlefield Forge
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
-20%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
-7%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
-3%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Silundi Vision
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
-18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
-12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Tundra
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Volcanic Island
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Chancery
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Port Town
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
-7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Plateau
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
0%synergy