Gandalf of the Secret Fire (Commander) - Expensive Core

Gandalf of the Secret Fire
Rank #727
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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Lorehold, the Historian
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Flame of Anor
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
85%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
58%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
51%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
50%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
49%synergy
Mystic Confluence
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
49%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
46%synergy
Prismari Command
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
46%synergy
Fury Charm
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
44%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Path to Exile
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Brainstorm
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Boros Charm
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Consider
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Generous Gift
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Dust of Moments
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Frantic Search
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Clockspinning
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
The One Ring
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Rhystic Study
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Creatures
Pinnacle Monk
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Guttersnipe
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Archmage of Runes
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Jhoira's Timebug
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
31%synergy
High Fae Trickster
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Wizards of Thay
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Rift Elemental
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
23%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Coruscation Mage
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Young Pyromancer
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Time Beetle
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Electrostatic Field
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Monastery Mentor
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Esper Sentinel
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Nalfeshnee
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
The Tenth Doctor
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Claim Jumper
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Tataru Taru
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Marang River Regent
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Sand-Mage
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Jhoira of the Ghitu
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Valakut Awakening
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Pongify
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Archmage's Charm
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Press the Enemy
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Opt
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Cryptic Command
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Silundi Vision
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Snap
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Bolt
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Impulse
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Dig Through Time
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Jeskai Revelation
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Counterspell
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Narset's Reversal
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Final Showdown
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Supreme Will
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Quick Study
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Wear // Tear
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Display of Power
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Izzet Charm
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Confounding Riddle
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Spellgyre
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Brainsurge
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Courageous Resolve
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Nexus of Fate
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Suspend
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
School Daze
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Mana Drain
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Seething Song
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Tithe
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Visions of Beyond
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Reprieve
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Run Away Together
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Thraben Charm
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Pyroblast
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Sea Gate Restoration
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
43%synergy
All of History, All at Once
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Ponder
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Rousing Refrain
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
The Wedding of River Song
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Austere Command
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Lórien Revealed
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Preordain
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Expressive Iteration
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Time Wipe
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Fated Clash
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Supreme Verdict
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Elemental Eruption
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Ancestral Vision
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Sorcerous Squall
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Solve the Equation
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
See the Truth
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Don't Move
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Mists of Lórien
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Ecstatic Beauty
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Inspired Ultimatum
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Blatant Thievery
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
River's Rebuke
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Restore Balance
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Time Warp
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Wrath of God
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Clone Legion
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Call to Mind
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Windfall
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Immolating Gyre
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Call the Mountain Chocobo
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rotating Fireplace
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Isochron Scepter
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Primal Amulet
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Glamdring
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
34%synergy
As Foretold
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Shark Typhoon
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Mystic Remora
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Paradox Haze
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Ghostly Prison
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Sorcerer Class
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Double Vision
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Aria of Flame
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
The Parting of the Ways
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Out of Time
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Land Tax
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Cryptic Pursuit
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Fated Firepower
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Quintorius Kand
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Narset of the Ancient Way
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Emergence Zone
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Kor Haven
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Rivendell
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Sol Ring
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Progress
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
36%synergy
Thought Vessel
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Signet
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Signet
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Midnight Clock
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Boros Signet
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
Mox Tantalite
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Sol Talisman
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Steam Vents
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
50%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
49%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Island
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Mountain
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Raugrin Triome
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
45%synergy
Sacred Foundry
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Plains
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Flooded Strand
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
49%synergy
Scalding Tarn
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
49%synergy
Arid Mesa
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
45%synergy
Sea of Clouds
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Training Center
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Thundering Falls
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
55%synergy
Meticulous Archive
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
49%synergy
Spectator Seating
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Volcanic Island
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
43%synergy
Tundra
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
40%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
43%synergy
Sink into Stupor
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Plateau
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Elegant Parlor
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Valakut Awakening
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Exotic Orchard
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
-22%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Sulfur Falls
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
-16%synergy
Sundown Pass
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Glacial Fortress
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
-21%synergy
Shivan Reef
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Silundi Vision
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Deserted Beach
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Misty Rainforest
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Monastery
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-32%synergy
Polluted Delta
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Witch Enchanter
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-27%synergy
Mystic Gate
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Wooded Foothills
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Prairie Stream
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-21%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Battlefield Forge
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-27%synergy