Gandalf of the Secret Fire (Commander) - Budget Core

Gandalf of the Secret Fire
Rank #662
32decks
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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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The Last Agni Kai
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Olórin's Searing Light
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
70%synergy
Courageous Resolve
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
59%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
49%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
46%synergy
Fury Charm
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
45%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
41%synergy
Fiery Inscription
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
40%synergy
Sorcerous Squall
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
40%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
40%synergy
Quick Study
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Opt
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Frantic Search
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
32%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
-25%synergy
Guttersnipe
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Path to Exile
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
-9%synergy
Press the Enemy
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Dust of Moments
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
36%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Dig Through Time
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
35%synergy
Creatures
Kykar, Wind's Fury
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Young Pyromancer
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Mocking Sprite
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Pelargir Survivor
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Archmage of Runes
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
18%synergy
Time Beetle
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Saruman the White
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Cori Mountain Stalwart
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Coruscation Mage
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Highspire Bell-Ringer
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Crystal Barricade
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Jhoira's Timebug
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Rift Elemental
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Firebrand Archer
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Gimli, Counter of Kills
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Elsha of the Infinite
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Strago and Relm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Wizards of Thay
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Geyser Drake
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Final-Word Phantom
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
The Tenth Doctor
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Shire Scarecrow
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Sword Coast Serpent
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Hypersonic Dragon
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Théoden, King of Rohan
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Meneldor, Swift Savior
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Timebender
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Clockspinning
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Consider
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Abrade
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Battle Menu
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Hithlain Knots
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Display of Power
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Confluence
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Jeskai Revelation
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Fact or Fiction
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Cast into the Fire
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Prismari Command
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Dreams of Laguna
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Izzet Charm
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Reprieve
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Bolt
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Reality Shift
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Helix
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Impulse
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
You Cannot Pass!
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Overwhelming Surge
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Smite the Deathless
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Council's Deliberation
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Lost to Legend
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Silundi Vision
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Counterspell
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-19%synergy
Unwanted Remake
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Lorehold Command
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Valorous Stance
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Jeskai Charm
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Glorious Gale
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Flick a Coin
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Big Score
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Snap
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Siege Smash
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Quicken
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Flame of Anor
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Slick Sequence
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Refute
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Divine Resilience
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Faebloom Trick
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Epiphany
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Twist Reality
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Glimmerburst
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Time Wipe
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Supreme Verdict
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Banish from Edoras
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
19%synergy
All of History, All at Once
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Lórien Revealed
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Arwen's Gift
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
The Wedding of River Song
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Treason of Isengard
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Fire of Orthanc
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Birthday Escape
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Treasure Cruise
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-13%synergy
Rout
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Quarrel's End
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Warrant // Warden
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Reality Strobe
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Coward // Killer
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Divination
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Confluence
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Empty the Warrens
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Rousing Refrain
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Mists of Lórien
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Chronomantic Escape
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Final Judgment
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Increasing Devotion
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Fear, Fire, Foes!
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Past in Flames
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Response // Resurgence
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Expressive Iteration
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Reconstruct History
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Preordain
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Wrap in Flames
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Explosive Getaway
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Grapeshot
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Inspiration from Beyond
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Boltwave
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Trial of Agony
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Exorcise
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Glamdring
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Rotating Fireplace
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-15%synergy
Jeskai Monument
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Wand
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Dúnedain Blade
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Dynavolt Tower
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Mirror of Galadriel
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Celestial Armor
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Case of the Ransacked Lab
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Double Vision
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
As Foretold
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
19%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Observed Stasis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Duskmourn's Domination
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
The Parting of the Ways
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Dog Umbra
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Sorcerer Class
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Four Knocks
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Bewitching Leechcraft
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Banishing Light
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Leyline of Resonance
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset of the Ancient Way
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Riptide Laboratory
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-18%synergy
Rivendell
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-8%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Restless Spire
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Restless Anchorage
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
-20%synergy
Sol Ring
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
-27%synergy
Commander's Sphere
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Izzet Signet
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Signet
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Boros Signet
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
-24%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
-23%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Inherited Envelope
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-35%synergy
Sol Talisman
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Pristine Talisman
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Wizard's Rockets
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Locket
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-26%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Locket
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Boros Locket
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion32 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Island
100%inclusion32 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion32 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
-14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
32%synergy
Mystic Monastery
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
29%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
-18%synergy
Path of Ancestry
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Port Town
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Prairie Stream
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Triumph
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Glacial Fortress
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
-22%synergy
Tranquil Cove
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Sulfur Falls
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
-20%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Perilous Landscape
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Azorius Chancery
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
-24%synergy
Boros Garrison
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Shivan Reef
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-24%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Battlefield Forge
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-26%synergy
Silundi Vision
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Ash Barrens
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Isle
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Boros Guildgate
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Thriving Bluff
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-9%synergy
Eroded Canyon
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Prismari Campus
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Molten Tributary
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Promising Vein
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Rugged Prairie
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-12%synergy
Jwari Disruption
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Heath
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Ferrous Lake
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Fiery Islet
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Meandering River
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Lorehold Campus
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy