Gandalf of the Secret Fire (Commander) - Budget Core

Gandalf of the Secret Fire
Rank #721
33decks
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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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Unwelcome Sprite
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Olórin's Searing Light
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
62%synergy
Courageous Resolve
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
51%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
45%synergy
Fury Charm
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
44%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
42%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
42%synergy
Press the Enemy
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
42%synergy
Fiery Inscription
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
40%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Guttersnipe
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
Opt
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Frantic Search
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
-29%synergy
Path to Exile
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Dust of Moments
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Clockspinning
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Mystic Confluence
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Hithlain Knots
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Talrand, Sky Summoner
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Pelargir Survivor
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Mocking Sprite
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Saruman the White
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Coruscation Mage
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Time Beetle
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Young Pyromancer
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Wizards of Thay
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Rift Elemental
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Archmage of Runes
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
The Tenth Doctor
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Firebrand Archer
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Gimli, Counter of Kills
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Final-Word Phantom
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Timebender
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Jhoira's Timebug
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Geyser Drake
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Monastery Mentor
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Amy Pond
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Shire Scarecrow
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Théoden, King of Rohan
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Meneldor, Swift Savior
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Crystal Barricade
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Highspire Bell-Ringer
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Cori Mountain Stalwart
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Jeskai Shrinekeeper
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Quick Study
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Dig Through Time
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Abrade
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Consider
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Cast into the Fire
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Izzet Charm
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Fact or Fiction
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Display of Power
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Prismari Command
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Jeskai Revelation
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Helix
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Lightning Bolt
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Smite the Deathless
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Silundi Vision
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Impulse
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Reality Shift
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Glorious Gale
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
You Cannot Pass!
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Lost to Legend
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Reprieve
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Council's Deliberation
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Quicken
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Flame of Anor
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Narset's Rebuke
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Rally the Monastery
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Epiphany
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Unwanted Remake
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Lorehold Command
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Valorous Stance
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Jeskai Charm
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Counterspell
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-23%synergy
Teach by Example
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Suspend
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Big Score
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Battle Menu
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Whoosh!
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Spectacular Tactics
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Slick Sequence
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Obsessive Search
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Run Away Together
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Brainstorm
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Sorceries
Sorcerous Squall
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Banish from Edoras
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Supreme Verdict
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Time Wipe
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
9%synergy
All of History, All at Once
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Lórien Revealed
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
The Wedding of River Song
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Treason of Isengard
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Birthday Escape
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Arwen's Gift
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Coward // Killer
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Fear, Fire, Foes!
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Fire of Orthanc
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Rousing Refrain
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Act
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
Rout
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Reality Strobe
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Mighty
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Warrant // Warden
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Past in Flames
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Divination
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Foray of Orcs
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Arc Blade
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Chronomantic Escape
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Inspired Ultimatum
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Increasing Devotion
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Reconstruct History
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Baral's Expertise
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Wrap in Flames
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Expressive Iteration
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Quarrel's End
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Ecstatic Beauty
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Response // Resurgence
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Explosive Getaway
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Rotating Fireplace
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Glamdring
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Mirror of Galadriel
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Dúnedain Blade
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Sunforger
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Dynavolt Tower
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Case of the Ransacked Lab
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Double Vision
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
As Foretold
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
The Parting of the Ways
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Spider-Verse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Observed Stasis
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Duskmourn's Domination
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sorcerer Class
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Aria of Flame
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Four Knocks
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Fevered Visions
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Bewitching Leechcraft
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
The Bath Song
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Banishing Light
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset of the Ancient Way
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Elminster
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Quintorius Kand
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Riptide Laboratory
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Rivendell
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Restless Spire
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Needle Spires
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Wandering Fumarole
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
-22%synergy
Sol Ring
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
-29%synergy
Commander's Sphere
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Izzet Signet
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Signet
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Boros Signet
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-24%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-26%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Inherited Envelope
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Sol Talisman
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Wizard's Rockets
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-23%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-37%synergy
Pristine Talisman
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Locket
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Cluestone
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Boros Locket
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Locket
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Jeskai Banner
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Mystic Monastery
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
-16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Tranquil Cove
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Temple of Triumph
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Prairie Stream
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Port Town
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Glacial Fortress
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-27%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-24%synergy
Perilous Landscape
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Chancery
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Sulfur Falls
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-28%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Boros Garrison
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Shivan Reef
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-23%synergy
Battlefield Forge
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-24%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Silundi Vision
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Ash Barrens
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Boros Guildgate
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Prismari Campus
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Thriving Isle
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Heath
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Ferrous Lake
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Rugged Prairie
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Radiant Summit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Eroded Canyon
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Molten Tributary
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Shire Terrace
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Thriving Bluff
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy