Gandalf of the Secret Fire (Commander) - Expensive 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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Longshot, Rebel Bowman
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
55%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Chakra Meditation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Fated Firepower
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Flame of Anor
88%inclusion28 decks32 decks
85%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
60%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
54%synergy
Dust of Moments
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
52%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
50%synergy
Fury Charm
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
45%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
44%synergy
Mystic Confluence
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
44%synergy
Fiery Inscription
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
44%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
81%inclusion26 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Path to Exile
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Boros Charm
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
29%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Prismari Command
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
41%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Opt
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Brainstorm
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Clockspinning
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-9%synergy
Smothering Tithe
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-13%synergy
The One Ring
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-9%synergy
Rhystic Study
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-14%synergy
Creatures
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
40%synergy
Guttersnipe
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Wizards of Thay
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Archmage of Runes
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Time Beetle
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
28%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
Jhoira's Timebug
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
26%synergy
High Fae Trickster
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
23%synergy
Electrostatic Field
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Coruscation Mage
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Rift Elemental
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Young Pyromancer
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Monastery Mentor
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Tataru Taru
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Claim Jumper
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Marang River Regent
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
The Tenth Doctor
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Esper Sentinel
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Nalfeshnee
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Katara, Waterbending Master
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Final-Word Phantom
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Heartflame Duelist
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Archaeomancer
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Generous Gift
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Consider
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Archmage's Charm
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Valakut Awakening
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Frantic Search
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Press the Enemy
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Cryptic Command
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Pongify
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Impulse
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Snap
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Silundi Vision
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Charm
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Counterspell
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
-13%synergy
Display of Power
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
New Way Forward
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Quick Study
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Wear // Tear
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Final Showdown
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Big Score
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Abrade
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Brainsurge
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Tithe
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Confounding Riddle
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Fact or Fiction
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Get Lost
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Seething Song
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Helix
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Courageous Resolve
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Narset's Reversal
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Will of the Mardu
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Dig Through Time
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
School Daze
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Spellgyre
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Legion Leadership
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Slick Sequence
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Jeskai Charm
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Sea Gate Restoration
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
41%synergy
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Ponder
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
18%synergy
The Wedding of River Song
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
29%synergy
All of History, All at Once
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Rousing Refrain
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Farewell
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Preordain
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Expressive Iteration
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Elemental Eruption
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Supreme Verdict
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Sorcerous Squall
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Don't Move
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Wrath of God
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Time Wipe
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Ancestral Vision
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Call the Mountain Chocobo
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Season of Weaving
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Windfall
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Immolating Gyre
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Call to Mind
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Pyroclasm
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Mists of Lórien
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Rout
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Vedalken Orrery
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Rotating Fireplace
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-9%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Glamdring
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Primal Amulet
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Plate
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-18%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Leyline of Anticipation
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
35%synergy
As Foretold
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Paradox Haze
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Shark Typhoon
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Sorcerer Class
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Aria of Flame
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Double Vision
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Pain for All
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Cryptic Pursuit
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
The Parting of the Ways
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Storm of Saruman
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Arcavios
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Quintorius Kand
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Narset of the Ancient Way
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Mistrise Village
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Emergence Zone
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Kor Haven
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Restless Anchorage
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion28 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Sol Ring
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
-21%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Progress
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Signet
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Signet
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Signet
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
-9%synergy
Midnight Clock
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Sol Talisman
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Mox Tantalite
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
91%inclusion29 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Island
88%inclusion28 decks32 decks
-8%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
88%inclusion28 decks32 decks
46%synergy
Steam Vents
84%inclusion27 decks32 decks
44%synergy
Mountain
84%inclusion27 decks32 decks
-10%synergy
Plains
84%inclusion27 decks32 decks
-10%synergy
Flooded Strand
81%inclusion26 decks32 decks
52%synergy
Sacred Foundry
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
35%synergy
Scalding Tarn
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
47%synergy
Raugrin Triome
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
38%synergy
Arid Mesa
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
44%synergy
Sea of Clouds
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Training Center
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Thundering Falls
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
54%synergy
Meticulous Archive
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
47%synergy
Spectator Seating
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Tundra
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
39%synergy
Volcanic Island
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
39%synergy
Sulfur Falls
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
-18%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
41%synergy
Glacial Fortress
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
-12%synergy
Plateau
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
29%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Shivan Reef
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Elegant Parlor
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
29%synergy
Valakut Awakening
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Sundown Pass
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Monastery
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
-24%synergy
Prairie Stream
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
-9%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
-18%synergy
Deserted Beach
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Gate
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Silundi Vision
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Misty Rainforest
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Polluted Delta
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Fabled Passage
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Azorius Chancery
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-12%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-19%synergy