Gandalf of the Secret Fire (Commander) - Budget Core

Gandalf of the Secret Fire
Rank #694
34decks
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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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Longshot, Rebel Bowman
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Olórin's Searing Light
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
69%synergy
Courageous Resolve
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
61%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Opt
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Fiery Inscription
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
41%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
41%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
41%synergy
Quick Study
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
40%synergy
Fury Charm
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
40%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
-24%synergy
Guttersnipe
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Path to Exile
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Consider
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Press the Enemy
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Dust of Moments
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Dig Through Time
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Creatures
Vega, the Watcher
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Young Pyromancer
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Coruscation Mage
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Mocking Sprite
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Pelargir Survivor
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Time Beetle
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Saruman the White
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Archmage of Runes
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Jhoira's Timebug
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Rift Elemental
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Firebrand Archer
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
The Tenth Doctor
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Gimli, Counter of Kills
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Wizards of Thay
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Elsha of the Infinite
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Crystal Barricade
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Jeskai Shrinekeeper
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Wingblade Disciple
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Final-Word Phantom
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Cori Mountain Stalwart
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Devoted Duelist
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Highspire Bell-Ringer
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Shire Scarecrow
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Sword Coast Serpent
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
The Ninth Doctor
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Meneldor, Swift Savior
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Abrade
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Hithlain Knots
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Clockspinning
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Mystic Confluence
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Fact or Fiction
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Display of Power
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Jeskai Revelation
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Bolt
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Reprieve
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Prismari Command
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Cast into the Fire
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Reality Shift
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Izzet Charm
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Impulse
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Helix
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Smite the Deathless
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
You Cannot Pass!
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Silundi Vision
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Brainstorm
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Big Score
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Lost to Legend
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Battle Menu
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Whoosh!
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Spectacular Tactics
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Council's Deliberation
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Glorious Gale
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Counterspell
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-21%synergy
Quicken
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Valorous Stance
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Flame of Anor
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Glimmerburst
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Unwanted Remake
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Spellgyre
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Dreams of Laguna
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lorehold Command
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Loran's Escape
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Snap
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Take Up the Shield
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Suspend
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Jeskai Charm
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Faebloom Trick
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Epiphany
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Refute
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Sorcerous Squall
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Time Wipe
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Supreme Verdict
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Banish from Edoras
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
All of History, All at Once
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Lórien Revealed
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
The Wedding of River Song
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Mists of Lórien
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Treason of Isengard
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Arwen's Gift
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Birthday Escape
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Preordain
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Rout
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Fire of Orthanc
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Explosive Getaway
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Mighty
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Past in Flames
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Empty the Warrens
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Reconstruct History
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Wrap in Flames
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Expressive Iteration
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Grapeshot
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Fear, Fire, Foes!
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Chronomantic Escape
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Increasing Devotion
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Quarrel's End
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Warrant // Warden
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Reality Strobe
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Coward // Killer
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Arc Blade
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Rousing Refrain
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Seize the Spoils
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Response // Resurgence
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Maddening Cacophony
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Boltwave
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Inspiration from Beyond
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Glamdring
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Rotating Fireplace
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Jeskai Monument
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-16%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Dynavolt Tower
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Mirror of Galadriel
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Geistflame Reservoir
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Dúnedain Blade
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Celestial Armor
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Whirlwind of Thought
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Double Vision
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
23%synergy
As Foretold
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Observed Stasis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Duskmourn's Domination
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Sorcerer Class
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
The Parting of the Ways
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Banishing Light
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Four Knocks
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Bewitching Leechcraft
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset of the Ancient Way
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Riptide Laboratory
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Rivendell
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Needle Spires
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Restless Spire
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
-21%synergy
Sol Ring
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
-28%synergy
Commander's Sphere
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Izzet Signet
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Signet
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Boros Signet
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Progress
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-22%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-21%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-32%synergy
Inherited Envelope
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Sol Talisman
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-23%synergy
Wizard's Rockets
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Locket
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Boros Locket
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Locket
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Pristine Talisman
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Island
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
-13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Mystic Monastery
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
-17%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Path of Ancestry
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Tranquil Cove
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Port Town
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Glacial Fortress
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-21%synergy
Prairie Stream
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Sulfur Falls
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-22%synergy
Temple of Triumph
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Perilous Landscape
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-24%synergy
Azorius Chancery
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Shivan Reef
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-20%synergy
Boros Garrison
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Battlefield Forge
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-21%synergy
Silundi Vision
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Boros Guildgate
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Thriving Bluff
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Ash Barrens
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Isle
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Thriving Heath
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Eroded Canyon
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Ferrous Lake
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Molten Tributary
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Rugged Prairie
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-13%synergy
Jwari Disruption
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-14%synergy
Prismari Campus
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Shire Terrace
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy