Gandalf of the Secret Fire (Commander) - Budget Core

Gandalf of the Secret Fire
Rank #710
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
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Olórin's Searing Light
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
65%synergy
Courageous Resolve
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
54%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
48%synergy
Fury Charm
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
44%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
39%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Opt
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
-26%synergy
Guttersnipe
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Path to Exile
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Abrade
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Dig Through Time
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Dust of Moments
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
35%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
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Pelargir Survivor
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Coruscation Mage
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Time Beetle
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Young Pyromancer
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Saruman the White
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Mocking Sprite
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Rift Elemental
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Archmage of Runes
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Final-Word Phantom
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
The Tenth Doctor
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Firebrand Archer
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Monastery Mentor
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Gimli, Counter of Kills
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Jhoira's Timebug
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Timebender
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Crystal Barricade
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Amy Pond
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Meneldor, Swift Savior
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Shire Scarecrow
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Wizards of Thay
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Théoden, King of Rohan
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Highspire Bell-Ringer
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Cori Mountain Stalwart
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Jeskai Shrinekeeper
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Wingblade Disciple
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Jeskai Brushmaster
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Consider
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Hithlain Knots
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Mystic Confluence
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Quick Study
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Jeskai Revelation
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Cast into the Fire
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Fact or Fiction
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Display of Power
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Prismari Command
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Izzet Charm
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Impulse
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Helix
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Smite the Deathless
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%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
Silundi Vision
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Bolt
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Rally the Monastery
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Council's Deliberation
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Quicken
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Lorehold Command
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Flame of Anor
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Brainstorm
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Big Score
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Unwanted Remake
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Emergency Eject
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Spectacular Tactics
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Whoosh!
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Glimmerburst
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Battle Menu
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Suspend
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Counterspell
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-23%synergy
Valorous Stance
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Timecrafting
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Spellgyre
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Faebloom Trick
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Slick Sequence
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Obsessive Search
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Boon of Safety
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Supplant Form
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 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
All of History, All at Once
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Lórien Revealed
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Time Wipe
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
9%synergy
The Wedding of River Song
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Birthday Escape
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Treason of Isengard
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Arwen's Gift
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Fear, Fire, Foes!
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Fire of Orthanc
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Coward // Killer
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%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
Reality Strobe
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Foray of Orcs
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
Reconstruct History
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Response // Resurgence
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Warrant // Warden
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Mighty
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Divination
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Arc Blade
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Mists of Lórien
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Wrap in Flames
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Chronomantic Escape
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Increasing Devotion
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%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
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Rotating Fireplace
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
18%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
Sunforger
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Dúnedain Blade
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Dynavolt Tower
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Whirlwind of Thought
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Double Vision
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
As Foretold
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Spider-Verse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
The Parting of the Ways
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%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
Banishing Light
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Sorcerer Class
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
The Girl in the Fireplace
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Four Knocks
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
Leyline of Anticipation
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset of the Ancient Way
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Quintorius Kand
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%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
Mystic Sanctuary
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Rivendell
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%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
Restless Spire
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%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
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Izzet Signet
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Signet
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Boros Signet
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-21%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-23%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-20%synergy
Inherited Envelope
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Sol Talisman
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Wizard's Rockets
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-34%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Boros Locket
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Locket
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Pristine Talisman
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Locket
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%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
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Mystic Monastery
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
31%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 Enlightenment
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Prairie Stream
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Triumph
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
-20%synergy
Glacial Fortress
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
-24%synergy
Port Town
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Perilous Landscape
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Sulfur Falls
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-25%synergy
Azorius Chancery
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%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
Silundi Vision
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Ash Barrens
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Boros Guildgate
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Radiant Summit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Ferrous Lake
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Thriving Heath
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Rugged Prairie
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Eroded Canyon
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Prismari Campus
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Molten Tributary
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Shire Terrace
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
Thriving Isle
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Bluff
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy