Gandalf of the Secret Fire (Commander) - Control

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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Resonating Lute
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Splatter Technique
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Rapturous Moment
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Joined Researchers
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Flame of Anor
83%inclusion43 decks52 decks
80%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
81%inclusion42 decks52 decks
79%synergy
Mystic Confluence
71%inclusion37 decks52 decks
69%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
67%inclusion35 decks52 decks
56%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
67%inclusion35 decks52 decks
54%synergy
Fiery Inscription
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
51%synergy
Press the Enemy
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
51%synergy
Prismari Command
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
50%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
48%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
71%inclusion37 decks52 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
81%inclusion42 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Path to Exile
63%inclusion33 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Brainstorm
58%inclusion30 decks52 decks
38%synergy
Guttersnipe
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
47%synergy
Opt
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
39%synergy
Frantic Search
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
33%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
38%synergy
Archmage of Runes
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
44%synergy
Fury Charm
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
45%synergy
Generous Gift
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Jeska's Will
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Farewell
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Underworld Breach
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Smothering Tithe
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-12%synergy
Creatures
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
36%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
32%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
30%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
32%synergy
Monastery Mentor
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Jhoira's Timebug
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
27%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
28%synergy
Time Beetle
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Wizards of Thay
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Electrostatic Field
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
22%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
22%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Rift Elemental
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Young Pyromancer
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Esper Sentinel
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Coruscation Mage
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Haughty Djinn
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
High Fae Trickster
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Nalfeshnee
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Lorehold, the Historian
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Mocking Sprite
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Heartflame Duelist
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
The Tenth Doctor
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
The Ninth Doctor
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Narset, Enlightened Exile
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
37%synergy
Clockspinning
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
40%synergy
Archmage's Charm
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
41%synergy
Silundi Vision
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
41%synergy
Lightning Bolt
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
32%synergy
Cryptic Command
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
39%synergy
Boros Charm
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Dust of Moments
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
37%synergy
Courageous Resolve
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
36%synergy
Consider
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
27%synergy
Snap
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
27%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
32%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Reprieve
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Helix
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
29%synergy
Izzet Charm
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
28%synergy
Display of Power
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
28%synergy
Valakut Awakening
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Quick Study
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Narset's Reversal
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Pongify
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Big Score
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Nexus of Fate
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Supreme Will
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Abrade
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Dig Through Time
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Spellgyre
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Counterspell
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
-16%synergy
Impulse
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Jeskai Revelation
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Jeskai Charm
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Reality Shift
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Fact or Fiction
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Confounding Riddle
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
13%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Brainsurge
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Thraben Charm
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Wear // Tear
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Orim's Chant
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
22%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Solve the Equation
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Ponder
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Supreme Verdict
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Rousing Refrain
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Mists of Lórien
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Lórien Revealed
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Preordain
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Sorcerous Squall
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
15%synergy
The Wedding of River Song
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Expressive Iteration
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Grapeshot
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
3%synergy
All of History, All at Once
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Mana Geyser
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Time Warp
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Windfall
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Chronomantic Escape
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Heroes Remembered
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Time Wipe
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Personal Tutor
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Raise the Palisade
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
28%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Glamdring
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Rotating Fireplace
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-14%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
As Foretold
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
35%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
27%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
27%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Remora
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Paradox Haze
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Sorcerer Class
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Aria of Flame
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Double Vision
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Shark Typhoon
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Storm of Saruman
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Quintorius Kand
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
39%synergy
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Rivendell
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
27%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
28%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Kor Haven
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Mistrise Village
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Mines of Moria
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Emergence Zone
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion47 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Sol Ring
79%inclusion41 decks52 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Progress
60%inclusion31 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
60%inclusion31 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
60%inclusion31 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Thought Vessel
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Izzet Signet
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Signet
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Boros Signet
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Victory Chimes
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion52 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion50 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion49 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion47 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
71%inclusion37 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Glacial Fortress
62%inclusion32 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion32 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Prairie Stream
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Monastery
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
-7%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
37%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
22%synergy
Sea of Clouds
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Steam Vents
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Silundi Vision
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
41%synergy
Shivan Reef
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Sacred Foundry
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Battlefield Forge
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Raugrin Triome
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Perilous Landscape
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Training Center
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Deserted Beach
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Scalding Tarn
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
30%synergy
Arid Mesa
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Sundown Pass
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Spectator Seating
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Volcanic Island
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Tundra
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Triumph
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
-7%synergy
Port Town
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Rugged Prairie
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Thundering Falls
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
-7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Gate
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
3%synergy