Gandalf of the Secret Fire (Commander) - Cantrips

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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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Longshot, Rebel Bowman
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Olórin's Searing Light
80%inclusion35 decks44 decks
77%synergy
Flame of Anor
80%inclusion35 decks44 decks
77%synergy
Opt
89%inclusion39 decks44 decks
76%synergy
Consider
84%inclusion37 decks44 decks
74%synergy
Fiery Inscription
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
67%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
66%synergy
Brainstorm
80%inclusion35 decks44 decks
59%synergy
Mystic Confluence
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
56%synergy
Guttersnipe
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
54%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
80%inclusion35 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Path to Exile
80%inclusion35 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
41%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
53%synergy
Frantic Search
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
46%synergy
Preordain
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
46%synergy
Press the Enemy
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
54%synergy
Courageous Resolve
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
54%synergy
Ponder
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Jeska's Will
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Mystical Tutor
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Rhystic Study
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Smothering Tithe
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Vega, the Watcher
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
48%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
45%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Monastery Mentor
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Wizards of Thay
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Archmage of Runes
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
28%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Young Pyromancer
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
19%synergy
High Fae Trickster
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
25%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Rift Elemental
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Coruscation Mage
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Electrostatic Field
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Jhoira's Timebug
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Narset, Enlightened Exile
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Urabrask
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Time Beetle
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Narset, Jeskai Waymaster
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Elsha of the Infinite
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Gandalf the White
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Docent of Perfection
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Hinterland Sanctifier
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Display of Power
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Archmage's Charm
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
40%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Prismari Command
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Arcane Denial
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Quicken
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Reprieve
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Generous Gift
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Bolt
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Clockspinning
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Boros Charm
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Fury Charm
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Dust of Moments
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Cryptic Command
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Fact or Fiction
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Thought Scour
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Brainsurge
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Expedite
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Charm
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Shadow Rift
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Snap
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Defiant Strike
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Shelter
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Counterspell
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-17%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Big Score
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Helix
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Peek
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Cerulean Wisps
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Visions of Beyond
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Niveous Wisps
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Jeskai Charm
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Leap
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Scout's Warning
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Spellgyre
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Restoration Magic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Magic Damper
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Hithlain Knots
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Quick Study
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Remand
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Impulse
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Slick Sequence
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Sorceries
Gandalf's Sanction
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Sorcerous Squall
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
34%synergy
All of History, All at Once
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Grapeshot
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Supreme Verdict
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Boltwave
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Planetary Annihilation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Lórien Revealed
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Expressive Iteration
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Birthday Escape
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Riverwheel Sweep
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Solve the Equation
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Time Wipe
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Rousing Refrain
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Serum Visions
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Mists of Lórien
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Mana Geyser
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Crackle with Power
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Overmaster
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Lock and Load
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Glamdring
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Primal Amulet
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-13%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Rotating Fireplace
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Unstable Amulet
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Leyline of Anticipation
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
26%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
As Foretold
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Storm of Saruman
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Wizard Class
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Shark Typhoon
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Aria of Flame
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Sorcerer Class
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Omniscience
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Double Vision
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Paradox Haze
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Quintorius Kand
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Minas Tirith
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Rivendell
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mines of Moria
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Reef Roads
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Restless Spire
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion39 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Sol Ring
86%inclusion38 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Progress
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Signet
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Signet
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Boros Signet
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Wizard's Rockets
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Sol Talisman
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion43 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion42 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion41 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion38 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Glacial Fortress
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Sulfur Falls
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Mystic Monastery
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Prairie Stream
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Shivan Reef
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Training Center
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Steam Vents
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Sacred Foundry
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Sea of Clouds
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Deserted Beach
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Raugrin Triome
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Spectator Seating
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Battlefield Forge
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Sundown Pass
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
22%synergy
Flooded Strand
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Arid Mesa
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Perilous Landscape
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Port Town
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-13%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
5%synergy
The Grey Havens
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Tundra
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Triumph
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-15%synergy
Silundi Vision
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Volcanic Island
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-14%synergy