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
Opt
90%inclusion37 decks41 decks
77%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
78%inclusion32 decks41 decks
76%synergy
Flame of Anor
78%inclusion32 decks41 decks
75%synergy
Consider
83%inclusion34 decks41 decks
73%synergy
Fiery Inscription
71%inclusion29 decks41 decks
68%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
63%synergy
Brainstorm
80%inclusion33 decks41 decks
60%synergy
Guttersnipe
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
57%synergy
Courageous Resolve
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
55%synergy
Press the Enemy
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Path to Exile
80%inclusion33 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion32 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
41%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
53%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
52%synergy
Frantic Search
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
46%synergy
Preordain
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
45%synergy
Mystic Confluence
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
53%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
43%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Mystical Tutor
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Jeska's Will
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Rhystic Study
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
43%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
43%synergy
Monastery Mentor
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
36%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Wizards of Thay
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
36%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Young Pyromancer
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Archmage of Runes
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
24%synergy
High Fae Trickster
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
26%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Rift Elemental
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Coruscation Mage
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Electrostatic Field
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Jhoira's Timebug
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Narset, Enlightened Exile
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Time Beetle
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Urabrask
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Narset, Jeskai Waymaster
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Gandalf the White
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Elsha of the Infinite
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Hinterland Sanctifier
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Display of Power
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
41%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
37%synergy
Prismari Command
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Archmage's Charm
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
36%synergy
Arcane Denial
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Quicken
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
36%synergy
Reprieve
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Bolt
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Clockspinning
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Dust of Moments
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Fury Charm
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Generous Gift
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Boros Charm
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Cryptic Command
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Fact or Fiction
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Thought Scour
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Brainsurge
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Shadow Rift
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Defiant Strike
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Chaos Warp
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Expedite
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Charm
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Big Score
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Snap
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Shelter
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Counterspell
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-16%synergy
Peek
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Visions of Beyond
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Niveous Wisps
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Leap
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Scout's Warning
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Spellgyre
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Pongify
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Jeskai Charm
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Hithlain Knots
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Helix
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Cerulean Wisps
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Impulse
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Restoration Magic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Magic Damper
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Will of the Mardu
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Deliberate
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
41%synergy
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
34%synergy
Sorcerous Squall
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
36%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
34%synergy
All of History, All at Once
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Grapeshot
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Supreme Verdict
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Lórien Revealed
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Planetary Annihilation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Windfall
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Birthday Escape
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Expressive Iteration
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Riverwheel Sweep
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Solve the Equation
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Boltwave
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Time Wipe
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Rousing Refrain
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Serum Visions
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Mists of Lórien
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Mana Geyser
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Lock and Load
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
43%synergy
Glamdring
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Primal Amulet
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Rotating Fireplace
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Unstable Amulet
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Leyline of Anticipation
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
34%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
28%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
21%synergy
As Foretold
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Wizard Class
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Shark Typhoon
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Storm of Saruman
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Sorcerer Class
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Aria of Flame
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Double Vision
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Omniscience
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Paradox Haze
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Minas Tirith
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Rivendell
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Mines of Moria
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Reef Roads
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Restless Spire
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion36 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Sol Ring
85%inclusion35 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Progress
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Signet
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Signet
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Signet
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Wizard's Rockets
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Sol Talisman
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion40 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion39 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion38 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion35 decks41 decks
-7%synergy
Glacial Fortress
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Prairie Stream
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Monastery
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Shivan Reef
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Steam Vents
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Sea of Clouds
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Training Center
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Sacred Foundry
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Deserted Beach
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Battlefield Forge
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Raugrin Triome
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Spectator Seating
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Sundown Pass
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
22%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Flooded Strand
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Arid Mesa
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Perilous Landscape
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Port Town
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
6%synergy
The Grey Havens
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Tundra
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Tranquil Cove
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Triumph
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-15%synergy
Silundi Vision
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-13%synergy
Fiery Islet
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy