Gandalf of the Secret Fire (Commander) - Budget Core

Gandalf of the Secret Fire
Rank #660
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
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
95%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Olórin's Searing Light
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
67%synergy
Courageous Resolve
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
52%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
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
44%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
Press the Enemy
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
35%synergy
Opt
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Guttersnipe
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Clockspinning
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
35%synergy
Dust of Moments
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
36%synergy
Quick Study
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
-31%synergy
Path to Exile
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
-12%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Creatures
Erebor Flamesmith
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Young Pyromancer
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Mocking Sprite
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Pelargir Survivor
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Saruman the White
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Time Beetle
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Cori Mountain Stalwart
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Highspire Bell-Ringer
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Coruscation Mage
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Wizards of Thay
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Archmage of Runes
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Crystal Barricade
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Firebrand Archer
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Gimli, Counter of Kills
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Jhoira's Timebug
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Elsha of the Infinite
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Rift Elemental
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Strago and Relm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Geyser Drake
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Final-Word Phantom
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Shire Scarecrow
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Meneldor, Swift Savior
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
Théoden, King of Rohan
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Battle Menu
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Hithlain Knots
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Dig Through Time
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
32%synergy
Display of Power
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Mystic Confluence
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Abrade
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Charm
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Cast into the Fire
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Consider
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Jeskai Revelation
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Fact or Fiction
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Helix
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Prismari Command
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Dreams of Laguna
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Silundi Vision
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Bolt
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Reprieve
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
19%synergy
You Cannot Pass!
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Chaos Warp
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Reality Shift
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Lost to Legend
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Impulse
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Overwhelming Surge
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Council's Deliberation
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Smite the Deathless
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Glorious Gale
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Unwanted Remake
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Jeskai Charm
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Valorous Stance
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Flick a Coin
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Big Score
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Counterspell
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-22%synergy
Quicken
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Flame of Anor
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Siege Smash
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Divine Resilience
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Slick Sequence
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Refute
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Betrayer's Bargain
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Twist Reality
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Glimmerburst
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Lorehold Command
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Run Away Together
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Time Wipe
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Banish from Edoras
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Supreme Verdict
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
2%synergy
All of History, All at Once
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Lórien Revealed
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Arwen's Gift
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
The Wedding of River Song
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Birthday Escape
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
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
Treasure Cruise
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%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
Coward // Killer
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Fear, Fire, Foes!
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Past in Flames
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Empty the Warrens
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Seize the Spoils
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Mists of Lórien
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Final Judgment
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Divination
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Mana Geyser
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Response // Resurgence
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Preordain
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Fiery Confluence
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Expressive Iteration
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Maddening Cacophony
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Increasing Devotion
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
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
Boltwave
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Inspiration from Beyond
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 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
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Rotating Fireplace
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-9%synergy
Jeskai Monument
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Wand
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Dúnedain Blade
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Dynavolt Tower
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Mirror of Galadriel
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Sunforger
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%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
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
19%synergy
As Foretold
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Observed Stasis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Duskmourn's Domination
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Sorcerer Class
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
The Parting of the Ways
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Dog Umbra
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Four Knocks
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Banishing Light
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Bewitching Leechcraft
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset of the Ancient Way
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Riptide Laboratory
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Rivendell
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-21%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
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
Trenzalore Clocktower
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
-23%synergy
Sol Ring
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
-30%synergy
Commander's Sphere
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Izzet Signet
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Signet
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Boros Signet
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-27%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Inherited Envelope
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-29%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Sol Talisman
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Pristine Talisman
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Wizard's Rockets
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Locket
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
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
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
38%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
Temple of Enlightenment
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Tranquil Cove
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Temple of Triumph
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Prairie Stream
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Port Town
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Chancery
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Sulfur Falls
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
-23%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Perilous Landscape
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Glacial Fortress
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
-28%synergy
Boros Garrison
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Silundi Vision
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
-28%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Ash Barrens
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Reef
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-27%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
1%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
Thriving Heath
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Molten Tributary
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Battlefield Forge
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-29%synergy
Eroded Canyon
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Prismari Campus
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-13%synergy
Promising Vein
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Jwari Disruption
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Ferrous Lake
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Fiery Islet
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy