Gandalf of the Secret Fire (Commander) - Optimized

Background image for How Fun Are All of the Jeskai Commanders?
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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Katara, Waterbending Master
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Flame of Anor
81%inclusion35 decks43 decks
79%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
79%inclusion34 decks43 decks
67%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
65%synergy
Brainstorm
79%inclusion34 decks43 decks
59%synergy
Fiery Inscription
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
53%synergy
Prismari Command
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
50%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
50%synergy
Press the Enemy
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
48%synergy
Cryptic Command
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
48%synergy
Guttersnipe
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
84%inclusion36 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
77%inclusion33 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
45%synergy
Frantic Search
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
46%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
44%synergy
Lightning Bolt
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Fury Charm
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
45%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Boros Charm
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
51%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
42%synergy
Jeska's Will
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
39%synergy
Rhystic Study
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Smothering Tithe
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Teferi's Protection
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
23%synergy
The One Ring
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Tomb
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Creatures
Kykar, Wind's Fury
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Wizards of Thay
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Rift Elemental
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Monastery Mentor
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Archmage of Runes
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Jhoira's Timebug
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Esper Sentinel
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
15%synergy
High Fae Trickster
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Spellseeker
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
The Tenth Doctor
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Electrostatic Field
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Time Beetle
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Young Pyromancer
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Elsha of the Infinite
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Narset, Enlightened Exile
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Coruscation Mage
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Soulfire Grand Master
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Final-Word Phantom
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Tataru Taru
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Tellah, Great Sage
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Heartflame Duelist
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Hypersonic Dragon
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Mystic Confluence
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Opt
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Clockspinning
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Dust of Moments
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Archmage's Charm
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Snap
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Helix
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Consider
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Nexus of Fate
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Counterspell
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Denial
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Dig Through Time
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Reprieve
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Valakut Awakening
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Impulse
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Courageous Resolve
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Deflecting Swat
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Silence
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Silundi Vision
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Narset's Reversal
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Reiterate
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Fact or Fiction
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Charm
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Reality Shift
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Display of Power
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Wear // Tear
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
7%synergy
New Way Forward
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Supreme Will
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Big Score
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Quicken
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Brainsurge
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Seething Song
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Final Showdown
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Force of Will
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Electrolyze
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Angel's Grace
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Jeskai Charm
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Ponder
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Supreme Verdict
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Preordain
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Farewell
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Solve the Equation
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
18%synergy
All of History, All at Once
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Vandalblast
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Expressive Iteration
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Mana Geyser
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Crackle with Power
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Gamble
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Grapeshot
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Time Warp
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Chronomantic Escape
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Personal Tutor
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Windfall
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Lórien Revealed
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Time Stretch
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Ancestral Vision
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Sorcerous Squall
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Time Wipe
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Serum Visions
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Merchant Scroll
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Step Through
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Glamdring
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Rotating Fireplace
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Isochron Scepter
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
38%synergy
As Foretold
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Double Vision
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Propaganda
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Paradox Haze
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Aria of Flame
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Shark Typhoon
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Underworld Breach
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Powerbalance
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Rivendell
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Mistrise Village
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Emergence Zone
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Mines of Moria
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Minas Tirith
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-13%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion43 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion39 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Signet
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Boros Signet
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Signet
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
-10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Chrome Mox
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Midnight Clock
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Tantalite
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion42 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Island
98%inclusion42 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Plains
91%inclusion39 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion38 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Sacred Foundry
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Steam Vents
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Sulfur Falls
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Glacial Fortress
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Raugrin Triome
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Flooded Strand
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Scalding Tarn
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Arid Mesa
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
-13%synergy
Mystic Monastery
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
-15%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Sea of Clouds
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Training Center
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Prairie Stream
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Sundown Pass
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Tundra
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Spectator Seating
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Deserted Beach
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Volcanic Island
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Plateau
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Polluted Delta
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Shivan Reef
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
-17%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Battlefield Forge
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
-18%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Valakut Awakening
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Misty Rainforest
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Azorius Chancery
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Silundi Vision
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Meticulous Archive
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Boros Garrison
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-18%synergy
Perilous Landscape
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-14%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
6%synergy