Gandalf of the Secret Fire (Commander) - Control

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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
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
30%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Olórin's Searing Light
77%inclusion36 decks47 decks
74%synergy
Flame of Anor
74%inclusion35 decks47 decks
72%synergy
Mystic Confluence
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
65%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
57%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
52%synergy
Guttersnipe
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
50%synergy
Fiery Inscription
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
50%synergy
Press the Enemy
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
46%synergy
Brainstorm
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
46%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
81%inclusion38 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Path to Exile
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Opt
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
40%synergy
Frantic Search
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Generous Gift
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Archmage of Runes
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
45%synergy
Lightning Bolt
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
39%synergy
Prismari Command
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
41%synergy
Fury Charm
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Jeska's Will
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Smothering Tithe
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Underworld Breach
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Talrand, Sky Summoner
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
39%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Monastery Mentor
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Wizards of Thay
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Young Pyromancer
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Time Beetle
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Electrostatic Field
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Jhoira's Timebug
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Rift Elemental
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Esper Sentinel
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Elsha of the Infinite
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Coruscation Mage
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
5%synergy
High Fae Trickster
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Nalfeshnee
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Mocking Sprite
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Haughty Djinn
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Tellah, Great Sage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Urabrask
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Smoldering Egg
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Delayed Blast Fireball
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
40%synergy
Boros Charm
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Clockspinning
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Courageous Resolve
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
40%synergy
Archmage's Charm
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
39%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Snap
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Silundi Vision
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Sink into Stupor
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Dust of Moments
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Consider
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Helix
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Cryptic Command
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Counterspell
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Display of Power
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Big Score
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Reprieve
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Izzet Charm
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Impulse
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
22%synergy
Fact or Fiction
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Dig Through Time
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Quick Study
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Narset's Reversal
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Pongify
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Supreme Will
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Seething Song
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Spellgyre
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Jeskai Charm
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Anticipate
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Quicken
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Abrade
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Jeskai Revelation
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Nexus of Fate
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Wear // Tear
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Orim's Chant
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Ponder
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Supreme Verdict
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Lórien Revealed
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Sorcerous Squall
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Solve the Equation
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
All of History, All at Once
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Expressive Iteration
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Rousing Refrain
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Mists of Lórien
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Preordain
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Grapeshot
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
The Wedding of River Song
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Windfall
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Austere Command
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Faithless Looting
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Chronomantic Escape
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Mana Geyser
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Time Warp
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Heroes Remembered
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Time Wipe
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Farewell
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-9%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Call for Aid
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Personal Tutor
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Day of Judgment
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Boltwave
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Glamdring
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Rotating Fireplace
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-18%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Leyline of Anticipation
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
30%synergy
As Foretold
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Paradox Haze
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Sorcerer Class
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Double Vision
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Shark Typhoon
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Aria of Flame
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Storm of Saruman
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
The Parting of the Ways
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Artist's Talent
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Murmuration
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Quintorius Kand
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Rivendell
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Kor Haven
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Mines of Moria
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Field of Ruin
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion42 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Sol Ring
79%inclusion37 decks47 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Progress
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Signet
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Signet
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Boros Signet
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Sky Diamond
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Mox Tantalite
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion47 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion46 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion45 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion42 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Glacial Fortress
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Prairie Stream
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Monastery
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Steam Vents
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Sacred Foundry
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Sea of Clouds
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Silundi Vision
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Sink into Stupor
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Battlefield Forge
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Shivan Reef
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Deserted Beach
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Raugrin Triome
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Training Center
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Perilous Landscape
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Port Town
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Arid Mesa
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Flooded Strand
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Sundown Pass
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Spectator Seating
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Triumph
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Thundering Falls
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Volcanic Island
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Tundra
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Chancery
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
6%synergy