Gandalf of the Secret Fire (Commander) - Budget Core

Gandalf of the Secret Fire
Rank #664
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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Longshot, Rebel Bowman
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Olórin's Searing Light
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
65%synergy
Courageous Resolve
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
54%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
48%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
42%synergy
Fury Charm
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Fiery Inscription
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Opt
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Sorcerous Squall
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
-26%synergy
Path to Exile
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Guttersnipe
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Press the Enemy
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Quick Study
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Dig Through Time
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Dust of Moments
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Creatures
Young Pyromancer
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Mocking Sprite
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Pelargir Survivor
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Saruman the White
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Archmage of Runes
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
17%synergy
Coruscation Mage
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Highspire Bell-Ringer
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Cori Mountain Stalwart
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Time Beetle
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Crystal Barricade
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Strago and Relm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Firebrand Archer
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Gimli, Counter of Kills
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Jhoira's Timebug
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
The Tenth Doctor
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Wizards of Thay
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Elsha of the Infinite
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Rift Elemental
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%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
The Ninth Doctor
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Sword Coast Serpent
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Hypersonic Dragon
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Timebender
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Jeskai Shrinekeeper
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Battle Menu
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Hithlain Knots
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Abrade
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Clockspinning
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Consider
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Negate
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Cast into the Fire
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Jeskai Revelation
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Display of Power
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Dreams of Laguna
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Fact or Fiction
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Reality Shift
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Confluence
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Impulse
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Bolt
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
13%synergy
You Cannot Pass!
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Prismari Command
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Charm
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Helix
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Reprieve
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Lost to Legend
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Silundi Vision
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Overwhelming Surge
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Valorous Stance
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Quicken
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Council's Deliberation
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Smite the Deathless
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Glorious Gale
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Big Score
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Counterspell
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-20%synergy
Unwanted Remake
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Siege Smash
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Snap
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Suspend
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Lorehold Command
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Loran's Escape
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Jeskai Charm
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Flick a Coin
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Divine Resilience
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Faebloom Trick
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Slick Sequence
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Epiphany
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Refute
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Twist Reality
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Time Wipe
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Supreme Verdict
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Banish from Edoras
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Lórien Revealed
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
The Wedding of River Song
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
All of History, All at Once
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Treason of Isengard
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Arwen's Gift
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Birthday Escape
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Rout
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Quarrel's End
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Treasure Cruise
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Act
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
Fire of Orthanc
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Explosive Getaway
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Warrant // Warden
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Mighty
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Reality Strobe
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Fear, Fire, Foes!
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Past in Flames
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Confluence
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Mists of Lórien
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Maddening Cacophony
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Final Judgment
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Increasing Devotion
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Reconstruct History
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Coward // Killer
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Divination
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Arc Blade
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Empty the Warrens
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Rousing Refrain
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Seize the Spoils
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Chronomantic Escape
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Mana Geyser
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Response // Resurgence
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Wrap in Flames
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Expressive Iteration
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Boltwave
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Glamdring
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Rotating Fireplace
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
Jeskai Monument
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Dynavolt Tower
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Mirror of Galadriel
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Chaos Wand
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Dúnedain Blade
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Celestial Armor
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Case of the Ransacked Lab
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Double Vision
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
19%synergy
As Foretold
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Observed Stasis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Duskmourn's Domination
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
10%synergy
The Parting of the Ways
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Sorcerer Class
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Dog Umbra
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Bewitching Leechcraft
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Four Knocks
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Banishing Light
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset of the Ancient Way
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Riptide Laboratory
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Rivendell
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Restless Spire
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Restless Anchorage
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%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
35%synergy
Azorius Signet
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Boros Signet
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-23%synergy
Talisman of Progress
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-24%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Inherited Envelope
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Sol Talisman
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-35%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Wizard's Rockets
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-26%synergy
Izzet Locket
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Boros Locket
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Locket
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Pristine Talisman
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Island
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Mystic Monastery
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
-19%synergy
Path of Ancestry
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Tranquil Cove
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Port Town
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Prairie Stream
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Triumph
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Perilous Landscape
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-24%synergy
Azorius Chancery
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Glacial Fortress
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-26%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-26%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Boros Garrison
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Shivan Reef
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-22%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Silundi Vision
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Battlefield Forge
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-26%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Ash Barrens
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Thriving Isle
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Thriving Bluff
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Heath
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Boros Guildgate
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Eroded Canyon
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Molten Tributary
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Shire Terrace
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Prismari Campus
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Promising Vein
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Rugged Prairie
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
Jwari Disruption
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Ferrous Lake
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Meandering River
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy