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
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
31%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Olórin's Searing Light
76%inclusion35 decks46 decks
74%synergy
Flame of Anor
76%inclusion35 decks46 decks
73%synergy
Mystic Confluence
67%inclusion31 decks46 decks
64%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
74%inclusion34 decks46 decks
61%synergy
Guttersnipe
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
54%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
53%synergy
Fiery Inscription
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
53%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
72%inclusion33 decks46 decks
47%synergy
Press the Enemy
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
47%synergy
Fury Charm
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion38 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Brainstorm
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
45%synergy
Path to Exile
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Frantic Search
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
37%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
39%synergy
Prismari Command
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
44%synergy
Generous Gift
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Opt
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Archmage of Runes
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
43%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Jeska's Will
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-10%synergy
Teferi's Protection
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Monastery Mentor
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Wizards of Thay
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Jhoira's Timebug
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Time Beetle
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Electrostatic Field
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Young Pyromancer
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Elsha of the Infinite
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Rift Elemental
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Esper Sentinel
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Coruscation Mage
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Nalfeshnee
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
High Fae Trickster
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mocking Sprite
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Haughty Djinn
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Narset, Enlightened Exile
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Tellah, Great Sage
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Smoldering Egg
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Urabrask
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Radiant Scrollwielder
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Delayed Blast Fireball
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
43%synergy
Courageous Resolve
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
41%synergy
Boros Charm
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Clockspinning
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Bolt
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Archmage's Charm
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
40%synergy
Dust of Moments
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Silundi Vision
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Sink into Stupor
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Snap
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Consider
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Cryptic Command
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Helix
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Display of Power
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Reprieve
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
25%synergy
Counterspell
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Izzet Charm
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Big Score
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Narset's Reversal
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Quick Study
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Impulse
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Dig Through Time
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Valakut Awakening
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Pongify
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Fact or Fiction
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Supreme Will
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Jeskai Charm
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
15%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Nexus of Fate
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Jeskai Revelation
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Spellgyre
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Abrade
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Anticipate
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Seething Song
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Orim's Chant
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Confounding Riddle
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Supreme Verdict
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Solve the Equation
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Ponder
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Lórien Revealed
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Sorcerous Squall
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Vandalblast
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
6%synergy
All of History, All at Once
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Grapeshot
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Rousing Refrain
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Mists of Lórien
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Preordain
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
0%synergy
The Wedding of River Song
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Expressive Iteration
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Windfall
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Austere Command
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Chronomantic Escape
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Call for Aid
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Mana Geyser
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Time Warp
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Heroes Remembered
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Time Wipe
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Farewell
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Personal Tutor
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Boltwave
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Glamdring
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Rotating Fireplace
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-18%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
As Foretold
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Paradox Haze
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Sorcerer Class
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Double Vision
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Shark Typhoon
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Aria of Flame
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
The Parting of the Ways
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Storm of Saruman
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Artist's Talent
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Breach
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Quintorius Kand
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
40%synergy
Reliquary Tower
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Rivendell
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Mistrise Village
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Kor Haven
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Mines of Moria
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion41 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Sol Ring
80%inclusion37 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Progress
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Signet
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Azorius Signet
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Boros Signet
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Mox Tantalite
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion46 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion45 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion44 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion41 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Glacial Fortress
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Prairie Stream
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Monastery
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Steam Vents
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Sea of Clouds
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Silundi Vision
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Sink into Stupor
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Perilous Landscape
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Training Center
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Battlefield Forge
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Raugrin Triome
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Deserted Beach
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Shivan Reef
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Flooded Strand
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Sundown Pass
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Port Town
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Spectator Seating
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Thundering Falls
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Triumph
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Volcanic Island
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Tundra
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Boros Garrison
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
3%synergy