Gandalf of the Secret Fire (Commander) - Core Spellslinger

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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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Flame of Anor
63%inclusion24 decks38 decks
61%synergy
Fiery Inscription
63%inclusion24 decks38 decks
60%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
59%synergy
Press the Enemy
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
57%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
55%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
55%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
66%inclusion25 decks38 decks
54%synergy
Guttersnipe
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
54%synergy
Mystic Confluence
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
53%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion28 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
71%inclusion27 decks38 decks
47%synergy
Path to Exile
63%inclusion24 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
42%synergy
Prismari Command
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
47%synergy
Frantic Search
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
35%synergy
Consider
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
40%synergy
Dust of Moments
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
44%synergy
Young Pyromancer
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
37%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Vega, the Watcher
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
41%synergy
Wizards of Thay
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
39%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
32%synergy
Monastery Mentor
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
34%synergy
Time Beetle
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
29%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
31%synergy
Jhoira's Timebug
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
30%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Archmage of Runes
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Coruscation Mage
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Firebrand Archer
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
16%synergy
High Fae Trickster
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
The Tenth Doctor
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
9%synergy
The Ninth Doctor
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Rift Elemental
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Narset, Enlightened Exile
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Mocking Sprite
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Electrostatic Field
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Elsha, Threefold Master
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Charmbreaker Devils
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Docent of Perfection
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
The War Doctor
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Elsha of the Infinite
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Unwelcome Sprite
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Lyse Hext
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Stormscale Scion
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Opt
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
32%synergy
Courageous Resolve
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
41%synergy
Lightning Bolt
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
34%synergy
Brainstorm
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Clockspinning
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
37%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
37%synergy
Fury Charm
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
38%synergy
Display of Power
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
36%synergy
Generous Gift
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Charm
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
29%synergy
Boros Charm
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Quick Study
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
28%synergy
Silundi Vision
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
28%synergy
Reprieve
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
27%synergy
Abrade
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Helix
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Cryptic Command
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Big Score
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Counterspell
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
-17%synergy
Quicken
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Impulse
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Dig Through Time
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Keep Out
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Jeskai Charm
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Snap
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Think Twice
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Archmage's Charm
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Riot Control
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
New Way Forward
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Jeskai Revelation
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Thraben Charm
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Jwari Disruption
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Invert // Invent
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Narset's Reversal
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Electrolyze
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
See Double
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
37%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
36%synergy
Sorcerous Squall
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
34%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
31%synergy
Ponder
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
10%synergy
All of History, All at Once
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Grapeshot
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Expressive Iteration
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Preordain
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Mana Geyser
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Mists of Lórien
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Boltwave
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
The Wedding of River Song
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-12%synergy
Elemental Eruption
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Windfall
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Austere Command
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Fractured Identity
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Empty the Warrens
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Rousing Refrain
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Time Wipe
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Serum Visions
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Mind's Desire
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Step Through
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Compulsive Research
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Vandalblast
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Past in Flames
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Dismantling Wave
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Birthday Escape
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Deep Analysis
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Chronomantic Escape
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Call for Aid
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Call to Mind
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Inspired Ultimatum
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Temporal Fissure
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
See the Truth
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Glamdring
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
28%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
28%synergy
Rotating Fireplace
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Rod of Absorption
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Primal Amulet
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Levitating Statue
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Wand of Wonder
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-19%synergy
Sunforger
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
As Foretold
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
36%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
28%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Sorcerer Class
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Paradox Haze
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Aria of Flame
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Double Vision
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Shark Typhoon
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Wizard Class
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
The Parting of the Ways
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
The Bath Song
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Storm of Saruman
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Opulence
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Propaganda
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Quintorius Kand
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Rivendell
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Emergence Zone
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-12%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Restless Spire
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Kor Haven
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Hidden Volcano
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Hidden Cataract
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion32 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Sol Ring
79%inclusion30 decks38 decks
-10%synergy
Izzet Signet
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Azorius Signet
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Progress
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
-9%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
-11%synergy
Boros Signet
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
-11%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Victory Chimes
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion37 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion36 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Plains
92%inclusion35 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion30 decks38 decks
-14%synergy
Mystic Monastery
66%inclusion25 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion24 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
63%inclusion24 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Glacial Fortress
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Prairie Stream
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Shivan Reef
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Battlefield Forge
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Perilous Landscape
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Port Town
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Triumph
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Silundi Vision
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
28%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Training Center
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
-7%synergy
Raugrin Triome
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
-13%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Steam Vents
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
-19%synergy
Azorius Chancery
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Sea of Clouds
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
-9%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Tranquil Cove
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
-9%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
-23%synergy
Deserted Beach
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Ferrous Lake
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Rugged Prairie
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
-7%synergy
Spectator Seating
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
-13%synergy
Sacred Foundry
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-27%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Sundown Pass
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
Thundering Falls
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-16%synergy