Gandalf of the Secret Fire (Commander) - Core

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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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Lorehold, the Historian
2.6%inclusion1 decks39 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Olórin's Searing Light
71%inclusion237 decks335 decks
69%synergy
Flame of Anor
68%inclusion229 decks335 decks
66%synergy
Fiery Inscription
63%inclusion212 decks335 decks
60%synergy
Guttersnipe
58%inclusion195 decks335 decks
51%synergy
Press the Enemy
52%inclusion174 decks335 decks
51%synergy
Mystic Confluence
52%inclusion175 decks335 decks
50%synergy
Opt
60%inclusion201 decks335 decks
47%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
47%inclusion159 decks335 decks
47%synergy
Fury Charm
48%inclusion160 decks335 decks
46%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
58%inclusion193 decks335 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion239 decks335 decks
3%synergy
Path to Exile
61%inclusion205 decks335 decks
12%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
57%inclusion190 decks335 decks
33%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
55%inclusion185 decks335 decks
42%synergy
Brainstorm
47%inclusion159 decks335 decks
27%synergy
Frantic Search
47%inclusion159 decks335 decks
32%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
47%inclusion156 decks335 decks
46%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
46%inclusion155 decks335 decks
36%synergy
Courageous Resolve
45%inclusion151 decks335 decks
44%synergy
Prismari Command
44%inclusion148 decks335 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
8.7%inclusion29 decks335 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Vega, the Watcher
41%inclusion136 decks335 decks
37%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
40%inclusion135 decks335 decks
34%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
37%inclusion125 decks335 decks
32%synergy
Wizards of Thay
35%inclusion116 decks335 decks
34%synergy
Archmage of Runes
34%inclusion84 decks249 decks
30%synergy
Jhoira's Timebug
33%inclusion112 decks335 decks
31%synergy
Young Pyromancer
32%inclusion108 decks335 decks
25%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
31%inclusion105 decks335 decks
21%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
29%inclusion98 decks335 decks
29%synergy
Time Beetle
29%inclusion96 decks335 decks
26%synergy
Coruscation Mage
26%inclusion78 decks296 decks
24%synergy
Monastery Mentor
26%inclusion86 decks335 decks
12%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
25%inclusion75 decks297 decks
20%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
24%inclusion81 decks335 decks
24%synergy
Rift Elemental
23%inclusion77 decks335 decks
22%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
20%inclusion62 decks312 decks
14%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
17%inclusion58 decks335 decks
16%synergy
The Tenth Doctor
17%inclusion57 decks335 decks
16%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
16%inclusion53 decks335 decks
15%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
15%inclusion26 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
15%inclusion51 decks335 decks
12%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
15%inclusion51 decks335 decks
13%synergy
Electrostatic Field
14%inclusion46 decks335 decks
13%synergy
High Fae Trickster
13%inclusion33 decks248 decks
12%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
13%inclusion43 decks335 decks
12%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
11%inclusion36 decks335 decks
2%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
10%inclusion31 decks296 decks
8%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
10%inclusion15 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Narset, Enlightened Exile
10%inclusion33 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
10%inclusion32 decks335 decks
9%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion32 decks335 decks
8%synergy
Firebrand Archer
9.0%inclusion30 decks335 decks
8%synergy
Elsha of the Infinite
9.0%inclusion30 decks335 decks
4%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
8.7%inclusion29 decks332 decks
8%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
8.1%inclusion27 decks335 decks
6%synergy
Nalfeshnee
7.5%inclusion25 decks335 decks
6%synergy
Pelargir Survivor
7.2%inclusion24 decks335 decks
7%synergy
Mocking Sprite
6.9%inclusion23 decks335 decks
6%synergy
Final-Word Phantom
6.9%inclusion23 decks335 decks
7%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
6.9%inclusion23 decks335 decks
0%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
6.9%inclusion23 decks335 decks
5%synergy
The Ninth Doctor
6.6%inclusion22 decks335 decks
4%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
6.3%inclusion21 decks335 decks
6%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
6.3%inclusion21 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Gandalf the White
6.3%inclusion21 decks335 decks
6%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
6.1%inclusion18 decks297 decks
6%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
6.0%inclusion10 decks167 decks
3%synergy
Saruman the White
6.0%inclusion20 decks335 decks
6%synergy
Heartflame Duelist
6.0%inclusion20 decks335 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Dust of Moments
44%inclusion146 decks335 decks
42%synergy
Consider
43%inclusion144 decks335 decks
33%synergy
Clockspinning
41%inclusion137 decks335 decks
38%synergy
Generous Gift
40%inclusion134 decks335 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Bolt
36%inclusion121 decks335 decks
28%synergy
Boros Charm
36%inclusion120 decks335 decks
15%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
33%inclusion109 decks335 decks
30%synergy
Archmage's Charm
31%inclusion104 decks335 decks
30%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
31%inclusion103 decks335 decks
28%synergy
Display of Power
30%inclusion99 decks335 decks
29%synergy
Izzet Charm
29%inclusion97 decks335 decks
26%synergy
Abrade
26%inclusion87 decks335 decks
19%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
26%inclusion86 decks335 decks
17%synergy
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion86 decks335 decks
4%synergy
Fact or Fiction
25%inclusion85 decks335 decks
23%synergy
Quick Study
24%inclusion81 decks335 decks
23%synergy
Reprieve
24%inclusion80 decks335 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Helix
23%inclusion77 decks335 decks
21%synergy
Cryptic Command
21%inclusion69 decks335 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
20%inclusion68 decks335 decks
-15%synergy
Big Score
20%inclusion67 decks335 decks
15%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
19%inclusion65 decks335 decks
16%synergy
Dig Through Time
19%inclusion64 decks335 decks
17%synergy
Snap
19%inclusion62 decks335 decks
11%synergy
Jeskai Revelation
18%inclusion29 decks165 decks
15%synergy
Impulse
17%inclusion57 decks335 decks
16%synergy
Silundi Vision
17%inclusion56 decks335 decks
15%synergy
Quicken
15%inclusion50 decks335 decks
14%synergy
Jeskai Charm
15%inclusion49 decks335 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion48 decks335 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion43 decks313 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion43 decks335 decks
10%synergy
Spellgyre
12%inclusion35 decks293 decks
12%synergy
Pongify
11%inclusion37 decks335 decks
4%synergy
New Way Forward
11%inclusion18 decks167 decks
8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion36 decks335 decks
7%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion35 decks335 decks
-5%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
10%inclusion34 decks335 decks
6%synergy
Cast into the Fire
10%inclusion33 decks335 decks
10%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
10%inclusion33 decks335 decks
8%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Brainsurge
9.3%inclusion29 decks313 decks
7%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
9.0%inclusion30 decks335 decks
8%synergy
Seething Song
8.4%inclusion28 decks335 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.4%inclusion28 decks335 decks
5%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
8.1%inclusion27 decks335 decks
8%synergy
Hithlain Knots
8.1%inclusion27 decks335 decks
8%synergy
Smite the Deathless
7.8%inclusion26 decks335 decks
8%synergy
Supreme Will
7.8%inclusion26 decks335 decks
7%synergy
You Cannot Pass!
7.8%inclusion26 decks335 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Gandalf's Sanction
35%inclusion118 decks335 decks
35%synergy
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
34%inclusion113 decks335 decks
31%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
32%inclusion106 decks335 decks
31%synergy
Sorcerous Squall
30%inclusion101 decks335 decks
30%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion85 decks335 decks
3%synergy
All of History, All at Once
25%inclusion84 decks335 decks
23%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
19%inclusion64 decks335 decks
18%synergy
Preordain
19%inclusion62 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Supreme Verdict
18%inclusion61 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
17%inclusion57 decks335 decks
15%synergy
Ponder
17%inclusion56 decks335 decks
0%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
16%inclusion52 decks335 decks
12%synergy
Rousing Refrain
14%inclusion47 decks335 decks
11%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
13%inclusion45 decks335 decks
8%synergy
Time Wipe
13%inclusion43 decks335 decks
7%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
12%inclusion40 decks335 decks
9%synergy
Expressive Iteration
11%inclusion36 decks335 decks
1%synergy
The Wedding of River Song
10%inclusion35 decks335 decks
8%synergy
Mists of Lórien
9.3%inclusion31 decks335 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
9.0%inclusion30 decks335 decks
-2%synergy
Grapeshot
8.7%inclusion29 decks335 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
7.8%inclusion26 decks335 decks
-1%synergy
Chronomantic Escape
7.5%inclusion25 decks335 decks
6%synergy
Birthday Escape
7.2%inclusion24 decks335 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.2%inclusion24 decks335 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Geyser
7.2%inclusion24 decks335 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.9%inclusion23 decks335 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
6.6%inclusion22 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.0%inclusion20 decks335 decks
3%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
5.7%inclusion19 decks335 decks
1%synergy
Windfall
5.4%inclusion18 decks335 decks
-4%synergy
Elemental Eruption
5.1%inclusion17 decks332 decks
4%synergy
Inspired Ultimatum
5.1%inclusion17 decks335 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
32%inclusion107 decks335 decks
31%synergy
Glamdring
29%inclusion96 decks335 decks
28%synergy
Rotating Fireplace
18%inclusion61 decks335 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion52 decks335 decks
-9%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
14%inclusion48 decks335 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion47 decks335 decks
3%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
14%inclusion46 decks335 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion37 decks335 decks
-13%synergy
Primal Amulet
10%inclusion32 decks335 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Leyline of Anticipation
33%inclusion111 decks335 decks
31%synergy
As Foretold
30%inclusion102 decks335 decks
27%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
28%inclusion93 decks335 decks
24%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
22%inclusion74 decks335 decks
21%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
21%inclusion52 decks248 decks
19%synergy
Paradox Haze
14%inclusion47 decks335 decks
11%synergy
Shark Typhoon
13%inclusion44 decks335 decks
9%synergy
Double Vision
13%inclusion43 decks335 decks
12%synergy
Sorcerer Class
12%inclusion40 decks335 decks
9%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
11%inclusion38 decks335 decks
-3%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
11%inclusion36 decks335 decks
9%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
11%inclusion36 decks335 decks
9%synergy
Storm of Saruman
10%inclusion35 decks335 decks
10%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion34 decks335 decks
-1%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.7%inclusion29 decks335 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
8.4%inclusion28 decks335 decks
7%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
8.4%inclusion28 decks335 decks
8%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
8.0%inclusion25 decks313 decks
7%synergy
Aria of Flame
7.2%inclusion24 decks335 decks
7%synergy
The Parting of the Ways
6.3%inclusion21 decks335 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.1%inclusion17 decks335 decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
12%inclusion35 decks299 decks
8%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
9.3%inclusion31 decks335 decks
3%synergy
Quintorius Kand
9.0%inclusion30 decks335 decks
7%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
6.3%inclusion21 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion141 decks335 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
24%inclusion80 decks335 decks
18%synergy
Rivendell
19%inclusion62 decks335 decks
16%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
17%inclusion57 decks335 decks
17%synergy
Minas Tirith
12%inclusion39 decks335 decks
6%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion35 decks335 decks
9%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
10%inclusion14 decks142 decks
8%synergy
Mines of Moria
10%inclusion32 decks335 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.9%inclusion23 decks335 decks
1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
6.6%inclusion22 decks335 decks
-6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.0%inclusion20 decks335 decks
-14%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
5.4%inclusion18 decks335 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion283 decks335 decks
-4%synergy
Sol Ring
80%inclusion267 decks335 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Progress
41%inclusion137 decks335 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Signet
40%inclusion134 decks335 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
40%inclusion133 decks335 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
39%inclusion129 decks335 decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Signet
36%inclusion122 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
35%inclusion118 decks335 decks
12%synergy
Boros Signet
26%inclusion87 decks335 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion85 decks335 decks
-6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion57 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion38 decks335 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion38 decks335 decks
2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.7%inclusion29 decks335 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.5%inclusion25 decks335 decks
4%synergy
Sol Talisman
5.7%inclusion19 decks335 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion330 decks335 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion328 decks335 decks
4%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion325 decks335 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion294 decks335 decks
-5%synergy
Mystic Monastery
63%inclusion210 decks335 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion210 decks335 decks
1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
57%inclusion190 decks335 decks
4%synergy
Glacial Fortress
52%inclusion174 decks335 decks
-2%synergy
Prairie Stream
52%inclusion173 decks335 decks
12%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
49%inclusion164 decks335 decks
-2%synergy
Shivan Reef
41%inclusion136 decks335 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion128 decks335 decks
10%synergy
Battlefield Forge
37%inclusion123 decks335 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
35%inclusion118 decks335 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
32%inclusion108 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Port Town
31%inclusion105 decks335 decks
13%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
31%inclusion104 decks335 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
31%inclusion103 decks335 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Triumph
30%inclusion100 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
28%inclusion95 decks335 decks
12%synergy
Perilous Landscape
26%inclusion81 decks311 decks
7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
26%inclusion86 decks335 decks
3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
25%inclusion85 decks335 decks
-11%synergy
Steam Vents
25%inclusion84 decks335 decks
-15%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
24%inclusion81 decks335 decks
-17%synergy
Raugrin Triome
24%inclusion80 decks335 decks
-13%synergy
Training Center
23%inclusion77 decks335 decks
-8%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
23%inclusion76 decks335 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion75 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Deserted Beach
22%inclusion75 decks335 decks
0%synergy
Sea of Clouds
21%inclusion71 decks335 decks
-9%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
21%inclusion70 decks335 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion69 decks335 decks
10%synergy
Sacred Foundry
20%inclusion67 decks335 decks
-21%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
20%inclusion62 decks312 decks
14%synergy
Spectator Seating
20%inclusion66 decks335 decks
-9%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
19%inclusion65 decks335 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Chancery
17%inclusion57 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Tranquil Cove
17%inclusion57 decks335 decks
10%synergy
Silundi Vision
17%inclusion56 decks335 decks
15%synergy
Sundown Pass
16%inclusion55 decks335 decks
-3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
16%inclusion55 decks335 decks
-11%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
16%inclusion54 decks335 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
16%inclusion53 decks335 decks
-14%synergy
Boros Garrison
15%inclusion50 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
15%inclusion50 decks335 decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion49 decks335 decks
-13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion43 decks313 decks
4%synergy
Rugged Prairie
14%inclusion46 decks335 decks
-9%synergy
Ferrous Lake
12%inclusion40 decks335 decks
0%synergy