Gandalf of the Secret Fire (Commander) - Budget Core

Gandalf of the Secret Fire
Rank #717
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
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
54%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
45%synergy
Fiery Inscription
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
43%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
Fury Charm
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Guttersnipe
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Opt
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
-26%synergy
Frantic Search
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Path to Exile
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Quick Study
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Mystic Confluence
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Dig Through Time
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Clockspinning
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Creatures
Vega, the Watcher
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Pelargir Survivor
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Coruscation Mage
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Mocking Sprite
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Saruman the White
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Young Pyromancer
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Time Beetle
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Rift Elemental
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Wizards of Thay
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Archmage of Runes
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
The Tenth Doctor
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Firebrand Archer
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Monastery Mentor
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Jhoira's Timebug
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Final-Word Phantom
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Gimli, Counter of Kills
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Timebender
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Geyser Drake
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Crystal Barricade
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Shire Scarecrow
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Théoden, King of Rohan
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Electrostatic Field
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Amy Pond
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Meneldor, Swift Savior
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Cori Mountain Stalwart
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Highspire Bell-Ringer
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Dust of Moments
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Abrade
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Hithlain Knots
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Consider
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Cast into the Fire
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Display of Power
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Fact or Fiction
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Prismari Command
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Izzet Charm
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Jeskai Revelation
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Reprieve
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Impulse
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Smite the Deathless
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Bolt
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
10%synergy
You Cannot Pass!
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Glorious Gale
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Lost to Legend
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Lightning Helix
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Narset's Rebuke
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Rally the Monastery
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Council's Deliberation
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Silundi Vision
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Flame of Anor
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Big Score
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Quicken
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Epiphany
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Glimmerburst
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Unwanted Remake
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Suspend
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Lorehold Command
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Jeskai Charm
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Valorous Stance
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Counterspell
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-23%synergy
Teach by Example
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Spellgyre
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Battle Menu
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Spectacular Tactics
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Whoosh!
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Faebloom Trick
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Slick Sequence
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Sorcerous Squall
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%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
Lórien Revealed
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Time Wipe
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
9%synergy
All of History, All at Once
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
The Wedding of River Song
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Birthday Escape
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Treason of Isengard
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%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
Rout
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Arwen's Gift
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Divination
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
Austere Command
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Chronomantic Escape
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Mists of Lórien
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Ecstatic Beauty
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
Baral's Expertise
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Wrap in Flames
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Warrant // Warden
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Reality Strobe
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Arc Blade
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Response // Resurgence
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Mighty
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Past in Flames
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Foray of Orcs
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Reconstruct History
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Expressive Iteration
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Quarrel's End
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Explosive Getaway
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Rotating Fireplace
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Glamdring
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-16%synergy
Dúnedain Blade
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%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
4%synergy
Enchantments
Whirlwind of Thought
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
26%synergy
As Foretold
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Double Vision
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
The Parting of the Ways
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Spider-Verse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Observed Stasis
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Duskmourn's Domination
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Bewitching Leechcraft
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Firemind's Research
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Banishing Light
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%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
Leyline of Anticipation
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
The Bath Song
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Fevered Visions
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset of the Ancient Way
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Quintorius Kand
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-16%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Rivendell
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Restless Spire
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Wandering Fumarole
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Needle Spires
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
-25%synergy
Sol Ring
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
-29%synergy
Commander's Sphere
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Izzet Signet
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Signet
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-21%synergy
Boros Signet
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-23%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Sol Talisman
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Inherited Envelope
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-20%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-34%synergy
Pristine Talisman
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Wizard's Rockets
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Locket
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Locket
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Boros Locket
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
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Mystic Monastery
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
-16%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Path of Ancestry
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Tranquil Cove
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Temple of Triumph
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Prairie Stream
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
-21%synergy
Glacial Fortress
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
-24%synergy
Port Town
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Sulfur Falls
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-25%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
Shivan Reef
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-20%synergy
Battlefield Forge
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-21%synergy
Boros Garrison
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Silundi Vision
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Ferrous Lake
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Boros Guildgate
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Rugged Prairie
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Prismari Campus
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Ash Barrens
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Isle
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Thriving Heath
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%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
Shire Terrace
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Bluff
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-27%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-15%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy