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
77%inclusion36 decks47 decks
75%synergy
Flame of Anor
77%inclusion36 decks47 decks
74%synergy
Mystic Confluence
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
65%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
74%inclusion35 decks47 decks
62%synergy
Guttersnipe
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
55%synergy
Fiery Inscription
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
54%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
54%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
72%inclusion34 decks47 decks
48%synergy
Press the Enemy
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
46%synergy
Brainstorm
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion39 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Frantic Search
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
40%synergy
Generous Gift
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Opt
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Prismari Command
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
43%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
44%synergy
Fury Charm
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
45%synergy
Archmage of Runes
46%inclusion17 decks37 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
0%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Talrand, Sky Summoner
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
39%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Wizards of Thay
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Monastery Mentor
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Jhoira's Timebug
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Young Pyromancer
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
18%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
Vivi Ornitier
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Elsha of the Infinite
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Rift Elemental
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Esper Sentinel
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Coruscation Mage
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
5%synergy
High Fae Trickster
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Nalfeshnee
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%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
Taigam, Master Opportunist
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%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
Narset, Enlightened Exile
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Tellah, Great Sage
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%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
5%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
Instants
Lightning Bolt
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Archmage's Charm
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
42%synergy
Boros Charm
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Clockspinning
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Courageous Resolve
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
40%synergy
Dust of Moments
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Silundi Vision
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Sink into Stupor
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Cryptic Command
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Snap
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Consider
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Helix
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Display of Power
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Reprieve
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
25%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Izzet Charm
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Big Score
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Counterspell
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Narset's Reversal
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Quick Study
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Impulse
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Dig Through Time
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Fact or Fiction
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Pongify
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Supreme Will
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Jeskai Revelation
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Spellgyre
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Jeskai Charm
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Nexus of Fate
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Seething Song
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Anticipate
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Abrade
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Orim's Chant
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Confounding Riddle
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Wear // Tear
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Supreme Verdict
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Ponder
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Solve the Equation
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Lórien Revealed
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Sorcerous Squall
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Vandalblast
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
6%synergy
All of History, All at Once
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Rousing Refrain
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Mists of Lórien
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
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
Expressive Iteration
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
2%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
Call for Aid
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Mana Geyser
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Time Warp
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 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
Personal Tutor
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Day of Judgment
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Boltwave
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 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
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-3%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
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
29%synergy
As Foretold
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Paradox Haze
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Sorcerer Class
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Double Vision
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Shark Typhoon
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Aria of Flame
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
The Parting of the Ways
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Storm of Saruman
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 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
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Quintorius Kand
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
17%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
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
39%synergy
Rivendell
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Mistrise Village
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
17%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
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion42 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Sol Ring
81%inclusion38 decks47 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Progress
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Signet
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Azorius Signet
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
5%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
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
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Glacial Fortress
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Prairie Stream
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Monastery
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Steam Vents
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
1%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%inclusion16 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Battlefield Forge
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Perilous Landscape
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Shivan Reef
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Raugrin Triome
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Training Center
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Deserted Beach
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
24%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
Port Town
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Sundown Pass
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Spectator Seating
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Thundering Falls
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Triumph
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Volcanic Island
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Tundra
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Boros Garrison
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
3%synergy