Gandalf of the Secret Fire (Commander) - Expensive 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%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
42%synergy
Boomerang Basics
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Chakra Meditation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, All-Knowing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Flame of Anor
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
85%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
58%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
55%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
49%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
49%synergy
Dust of Moments
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
47%synergy
Fury Charm
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
47%synergy
Fiery Inscription
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
45%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
45%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Path to Exile
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Boros Charm
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Brainstorm
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Guttersnipe
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Prismari Command
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
40%synergy
Mystic Confluence
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Teferi's Protection
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Rhystic Study
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
Smothering Tithe
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
The One Ring
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Vega, the Watcher
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Wizards of Thay
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Archmage of Runes
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Jhoira's Timebug
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Coruscation Mage
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Time Beetle
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Electrostatic Field
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
26%synergy
High Fae Trickster
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Rift Elemental
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Young Pyromancer
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Nalfeshnee
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Final-Word Phantom
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Claim Jumper
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
The Tenth Doctor
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Monastery Mentor
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Esper Sentinel
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Tataru Taru
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Archaeomancer
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Heartflame Duelist
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Clockspinning
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Frantic Search
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Opt
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Consider
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Generous Gift
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Archmage's Charm
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Valakut Awakening
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
34%synergy
Snap
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Pongify
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Press the Enemy
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Cryptic Command
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Impulse
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Bolt
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Counterspell
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Silundi Vision
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Wear // Tear
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Quick Study
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Final Showdown
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Display of Power
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Izzet Charm
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Confounding Riddle
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Dig Through Time
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Supreme Will
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Big Score
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Abrade
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Spellgyre
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Seething Song
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Tithe
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Courageous Resolve
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Get Lost
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Visions of Beyond
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Jeskai Revelation
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Will of the Mardu
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Slick Sequence
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Aetherize
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Jeskai Charm
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Sea Gate Restoration
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
40%synergy
Ponder
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
20%synergy
All of History, All at Once
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Rousing Refrain
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
26%synergy
The Wedding of River Song
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Preordain
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Elemental Eruption
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Lórien Revealed
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Expressive Iteration
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Time Wipe
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Sorcerous Squall
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Ancestral Vision
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Stock Up
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Supreme Verdict
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Don't Move
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Call the Mountain Chocobo
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Flood of Recollection
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Warrant // Warden
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Ecstatic Beauty
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Pyroclasm
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Mists of Lórien
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Solve the Equation
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Immolating Gyre
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Call to Mind
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Restore Balance
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Rout
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Time Warp
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rotating Fireplace
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Isochron Scepter
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Primal Amulet
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Glamdring
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Sunforger
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Leyline of Anticipation
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
31%synergy
As Foretold
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Paradox Haze
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Shark Typhoon
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Sorcerer Class
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Land Tax
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Double Vision
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Aria of Flame
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Fated Firepower
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Pain for All
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Out of Time
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Storm of Saruman
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Cryptic Pursuit
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
The Parting of the Ways
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Arcavios
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Quintorius Kand
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Narset of the Ancient Way
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Emergence Zone
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Mistrise Village
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Kor Haven
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Restless Anchorage
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Sol Ring
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
-17%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Progress
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Signet
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Signet
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Signet
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
Midnight Clock
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Tantalite
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Sol Talisman
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Island
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Plains
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
44%synergy
Mountain
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Steam Vents
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
45%synergy
Flooded Strand
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
49%synergy
Raugrin Triome
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Sacred Foundry
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Scalding Tarn
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
45%synergy
Arid Mesa
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
42%synergy
Sea of Clouds
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Thundering Falls
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
55%synergy
Training Center
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Meticulous Archive
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
46%synergy
Sulfur Falls
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Volcanic Island
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Tundra
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Spectator Seating
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
40%synergy
Sink into Stupor
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Glacial Fortress
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
-22%synergy
Elegant Parlor
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Plateau
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Shivan Reef
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Sundown Pass
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Valakut Awakening
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Deserted Beach
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Prairie Stream
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Mystic Monastery
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-31%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Reflecting Pool
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Silundi Vision
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Polluted Delta
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Gate
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Fabled Passage
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Chancery
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
9%synergy