Gandalf of the Secret Fire (Commander) - Core Spellslinger

Gandalf of the Secret Fire
Rank #664
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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Bender's Waterskin
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
24%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, All-Knowing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Boomerang Basics
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Olórin's Searing Light
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
76%synergy
Flame of Anor
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
69%synergy
Fiery Inscription
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
59%synergy
Guttersnipe
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
56%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
55%synergy
Mystic Confluence
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
53%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
52%synergy
Press the Enemy
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
49%synergy
Courageous Resolve
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
46%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Path to Exile
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
35%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
43%synergy
Frantic Search
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Bolt
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
39%synergy
Prismari Command
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
41%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
36%synergy
Brainstorm
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Opt
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Kykar, Wind's Fury
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
40%synergy
Young Pyromancer
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Wizards of Thay
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
40%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Archmage of Runes
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Monastery Mentor
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Jhoira's Timebug
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
29%synergy
Coruscation Mage
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Time Beetle
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Narset, Enlightened Exile
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
17%synergy
High Fae Trickster
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
The Tenth Doctor
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Rift Elemental
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Firebrand Archer
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Elsha of the Infinite
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
The Ninth Doctor
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Mocking Sprite
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Charmbreaker Devils
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Rose Tyler
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Electrostatic Field
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Stormscale Scion
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Display of Power
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
43%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
41%synergy
Generous Gift
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Clockspinning
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
38%synergy
Consider
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Dust of Moments
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
39%synergy
Fury Charm
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
36%synergy
Boros Charm
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Archmage's Charm
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Reprieve
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Quick Study
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Helix
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Silundi Vision
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Impulse
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Abrade
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Izzet Charm
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Counterspell
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
-13%synergy
Dig Through Time
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Snap
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Quicken
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Reality Shift
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Riot Control
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Think Twice
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Cryptic Command
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
New Way Forward
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Jeskai Revelation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Jwari Disruption
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Anticipate
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Legion Leadership
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Pongify
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Jeskai Charm
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Smite the Deathless
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Eerie Interference
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Resculpt
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Thought Scour
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Filter Out
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Fact or Fiction
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Delay
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Invert // Invent
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Sorcerous Squall
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Ponder
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
12%synergy
All of History, All at Once
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Expressive Iteration
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Lórien Revealed
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
The Wedding of River Song
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Preordain
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Grapeshot
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Boltwave
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Supreme Verdict
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Mists of Lórien
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Mana Geyser
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Elemental Eruption
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Fractured Identity
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Serum Visions
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Mind's Desire
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Stock Up
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Windfall
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Dismantling Wave
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Empty the Warrens
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Farewell
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-9%synergy
Birthday Escape
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Rousing Refrain
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Call for Aid
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Call to Mind
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Past in Flames
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Cleansing Nova
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
See the Truth
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Chronomantic Escape
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Sudden Disappearance
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Raise the Palisade
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Compulsive Research
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Cosmic Epiphany
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Volcanic Vision
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Glamdring
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
36%synergy
Rotating Fireplace
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Rod of Absorption
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Primal Amulet
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Levitating Statue
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Wand of Wonder
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Sunforger
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
The Prima Vista
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
As Foretold
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
32%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Paradox Haze
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Sorcerer Class
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Double Vision
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Storm of Saruman
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
The Parting of the Ways
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Wizard Class
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Aria of Flame
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Shark Typhoon
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
The Bath Song
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Quintorius Kand
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
32%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Rivendell
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Emergence Zone
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Mines of Moria
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-11%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Kor Haven
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Hidden Volcano
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Hidden Cataract
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
-10%synergy
Sol Ring
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Signet
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Progress
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
-8%synergy
Izzet Signet
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Boros Signet
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion31 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion30 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion30 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
-14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Monastery
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Glacial Fortress
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Prairie Stream
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Perilous Landscape
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Shivan Reef
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Port Town
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Training Center
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Sea of Clouds
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Triumph
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Silundi Vision
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Deserted Beach
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Raugrin Triome
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
-12%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
-16%synergy
Steam Vents
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
-18%synergy
Tranquil Cove
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Battlefield Forge
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
-19%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Scalding Tarn
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Azorius Chancery
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Spectator Seating
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Sacred Foundry
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-25%synergy
Sundown Pass
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-12%synergy
Thundering Falls
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-14%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy