Gandalf of the Secret Fire (Commander) - Expensive 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
88%inclusion85 decks97 decks
85%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
75%inclusion73 decks97 decks
73%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
79%inclusion77 decks97 decks
66%synergy
Fiery Inscription
67%inclusion65 decks97 decks
64%synergy
Mystic Confluence
65%inclusion63 decks97 decks
62%synergy
Prismari Command
66%inclusion64 decks97 decks
60%synergy
Fury Charm
61%inclusion59 decks97 decks
59%synergy
Wizards of Thay
59%inclusion57 decks97 decks
58%synergy
Brainstorm
77%inclusion75 decks97 decks
57%synergy
Guttersnipe
63%inclusion61 decks97 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
81%inclusion79 decks97 decks
13%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
71%inclusion69 decks97 decks
46%synergy
Path to Exile
69%inclusion67 decks97 decks
20%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
67%inclusion65 decks97 decks
55%synergy
Frantic Search
65%inclusion63 decks97 decks
50%synergy
Opt
58%inclusion56 decks97 decks
45%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
58%inclusion56 decks97 decks
55%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
54%inclusion52 decks97 decks
51%synergy
Press the Enemy
52%inclusion50 decks97 decks
51%synergy
Clockspinning
52%inclusion50 decks97 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
67%inclusion65 decks97 decks
55%synergy
Jeska's Will
65%inclusion63 decks97 decks
51%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
52%inclusion50 decks97 decks
33%synergy
Rhystic Study
49%inclusion48 decks97 decks
29%synergy
Smothering Tithe
35%inclusion34 decks97 decks
16%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
33%inclusion32 decks97 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Tomb
32%inclusion31 decks97 decks
24%synergy
Teferi's Protection
31%inclusion30 decks97 decks
16%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
31%inclusion30 decks97 decks
15%synergy
The One Ring
20%inclusion19 decks97 decks
12%synergy
Creatures
Kykar, Wind's Fury
51%inclusion49 decks97 decks
39%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
48%inclusion47 decks97 decks
47%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
48%inclusion47 decks97 decks
42%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
42%inclusion41 decks97 decks
41%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
41%inclusion40 decks97 decks
40%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
40%inclusion39 decks97 decks
36%synergy
High Fae Trickster
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
38%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
37%inclusion36 decks97 decks
31%synergy
Archmage of Runes
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Rift Elemental
31%inclusion30 decks97 decks
29%synergy
Monastery Mentor
29%inclusion28 decks97 decks
15%synergy
Coruscation Mage
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Young Pyromancer
27%inclusion26 decks97 decks
19%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
27%inclusion26 decks97 decks
25%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
27%inclusion19 decks71 decks
26%synergy
Jhoira's Timebug
25%inclusion24 decks97 decks
22%synergy
Electrostatic Field
23%inclusion22 decks97 decks
22%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
23%inclusion22 decks97 decks
14%synergy
Esper Sentinel
22%inclusion21 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Time Beetle
21%inclusion20 decks97 decks
17%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
21%inclusion20 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Urabrask
20%inclusion19 decks97 decks
18%synergy
The Tenth Doctor
19%inclusion18 decks97 decks
17%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
19%inclusion18 decks97 decks
18%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
18%inclusion17 decks97 decks
17%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
13%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Cori Mountain Stalwart
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
11%synergy
Narset, Enlightened Exile
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Haughty Djinn
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Shiko, Paragon of the Way
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Final-Word Phantom
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Dust of Moments
52%inclusion50 decks97 decks
50%synergy
Consider
52%inclusion50 decks97 decks
42%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Lightning Bolt
49%inclusion48 decks97 decks
41%synergy
Generous Gift
49%inclusion48 decks97 decks
27%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
48%inclusion47 decks97 decks
46%synergy
Boros Charm
38%inclusion37 decks97 decks
17%synergy
Cryptic Command
38%inclusion37 decks97 decks
37%synergy
Archmage's Charm
36%inclusion35 decks97 decks
35%synergy
Courageous Resolve
34%inclusion33 decks97 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
34%inclusion33 decks97 decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
31%inclusion30 decks97 decks
21%synergy
Dig Through Time
29%inclusion28 decks97 decks
27%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion26 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Quick Study
26%inclusion25 decks97 decks
25%synergy
Snap
26%inclusion25 decks97 decks
18%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
25%inclusion24 decks97 decks
21%synergy
Display of Power
24%inclusion23 decks97 decks
23%synergy
Izzet Charm
24%inclusion23 decks97 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Helix
23%inclusion22 decks97 decks
21%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
23%inclusion22 decks97 decks
21%synergy
Deflecting Swat
22%inclusion21 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Seething Song
20%inclusion19 decks97 decks
17%synergy
Nexus of Fate
20%inclusion19 decks97 decks
18%synergy
Impulse
20%inclusion19 decks97 decks
18%synergy
Big Score
19%inclusion18 decks97 decks
14%synergy
Valakut Awakening
19%inclusion18 decks97 decks
15%synergy
Spellgyre
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Reiterate
18%inclusion17 decks97 decks
17%synergy
Fact or Fiction
18%inclusion17 decks97 decks
15%synergy
Mana Drain
18%inclusion17 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
18%inclusion17 decks97 decks
11%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
-1%synergy
Silundi Vision
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
14%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
14%inclusion14 decks97 decks
14%synergy
Supreme Will
14%inclusion14 decks97 decks
14%synergy
Final Showdown
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Jeskai Revelation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Pongify
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Silence
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Confounding Riddle
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
11%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Quicken
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
11%synergy
Brainsurge
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
9%synergy
New Way Forward
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
52%inclusion50 decks97 decks
48%synergy
Preordain
42%inclusion41 decks97 decks
29%synergy
All of History, All at Once
37%inclusion36 decks97 decks
34%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
33%inclusion32 decks97 decks
32%synergy
Ponder
32%inclusion31 decks97 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
32%inclusion31 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
29%inclusion28 decks97 decks
28%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
26%inclusion25 decks97 decks
25%synergy
Grapeshot
25%inclusion24 decks97 decks
22%synergy
Supreme Verdict
24%inclusion23 decks97 decks
10%synergy
Sorcerous Squall
24%inclusion23 decks97 decks
23%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
23%inclusion22 decks97 decks
20%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
19%inclusion18 decks97 decks
15%synergy
Boltwave
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Rousing Refrain
14%inclusion14 decks97 decks
12%synergy
Lórien Revealed
14%inclusion14 decks97 decks
12%synergy
Expressive Iteration
14%inclusion14 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion13 decks97 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Geyser
13%inclusion13 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Windfall
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
1%synergy
Time Warp
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Elemental Eruption
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Mists of Lórien
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
10%synergy
Time Wipe
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Inspired Ultimatum
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Solve the Equation
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
6%synergy
The Wedding of River Song
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
-1%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Timetwister
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Crackle with Power
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Stock Up
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Inspiration from Beyond
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
-4%synergy
Chronomantic Escape
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Vedalken Orrery
33%inclusion32 decks97 decks
32%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
28%inclusion27 decks97 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion27 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Primal Amulet
27%inclusion26 decks97 decks
25%synergy
Glamdring
19%inclusion18 decks97 decks
18%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
18%inclusion17 decks97 decks
15%synergy
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion13 decks97 decks
10%synergy
Rotating Fireplace
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
-13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
-6%synergy
Ruby Medallion
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
47%inclusion46 decks97 decks
44%synergy
As Foretold
31%inclusion30 decks97 decks
27%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
26%synergy
Paradox Haze
23%inclusion22 decks97 decks
20%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
14%inclusion14 decks97 decks
13%synergy
Sorcerer Class
13%inclusion13 decks97 decks
11%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
0%synergy
Aria of Flame
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
10%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
-5%synergy
Shark Typhoon
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
-2%synergy
Propaganda
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
-3%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Breach
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
1%synergy
Double Vision
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Powerbalance
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Font of Magic
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Storm of Saruman
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
33%inclusion32 decks97 decks
26%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
57%inclusion55 decks97 decks
23%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
54%inclusion52 decks97 decks
48%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
45%inclusion44 decks97 decks
32%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
31%inclusion30 decks97 decks
30%synergy
Rivendell
27%inclusion26 decks97 decks
24%synergy
Emergence Zone
21%inclusion20 decks97 decks
20%synergy
Mines of Moria
18%inclusion17 decks97 decks
16%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
16%inclusion16 decks97 decks
16%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
0%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Glacial Chasm
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion92 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion89 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
61%inclusion59 decks97 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Progress
52%inclusion50 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Signet
46%inclusion45 decks97 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
42%inclusion41 decks97 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Signet
40%inclusion39 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion31 decks97 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
29%inclusion28 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Boros Signet
28%inclusion27 decks97 decks
-3%synergy
Séance Board
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Mana Crypt
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Tantalite
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Vault
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Steam Vents
96%inclusion93 decks97 decks
56%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
95%inclusion92 decks97 decks
54%synergy
Volcanic Island
94%inclusion91 decks97 decks
82%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion90 decks97 decks
0%synergy
Island
93%inclusion90 decks97 decks
-3%synergy
Plateau
93%inclusion90 decks97 decks
81%synergy
Tundra
92%inclusion89 decks97 decks
80%synergy
Mountain
90%inclusion87 decks97 decks
-5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
88%inclusion85 decks97 decks
48%synergy
Flooded Strand
88%inclusion85 decks97 decks
58%synergy
Raugrin Triome
87%inclusion84 decks97 decks
49%synergy
Scalding Tarn
87%inclusion84 decks97 decks
59%synergy
Arid Mesa
86%inclusion83 decks97 decks
58%synergy
Plains
85%inclusion82 decks97 decks
-10%synergy
Training Center
79%inclusion77 decks97 decks
47%synergy
Sea of Clouds
76%inclusion74 decks97 decks
45%synergy
Spectator Seating
69%inclusion67 decks97 decks
39%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion59 decks97 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
54%inclusion52 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
53%inclusion51 decks97 decks
30%synergy
Glacial Fortress
51%inclusion49 decks97 decks
-2%synergy
Deserted Beach
49%inclusion48 decks97 decks
27%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
45%inclusion44 decks97 decks
-4%synergy
Sundown Pass
39%inclusion38 decks97 decks
19%synergy
Reflecting Pool
34%inclusion33 decks97 decks
28%synergy
Mystic Monastery
30%inclusion29 decks97 decks
-29%synergy
Thundering Falls
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Meticulous Archive
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
23%inclusion22 decks97 decks
20%synergy
Shivan Reef
22%inclusion21 decks97 decks
-18%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Misty Rainforest
20%inclusion19 decks97 decks
13%synergy
Prairie Stream
20%inclusion19 decks97 decks
-21%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion18 decks97 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
19%inclusion18 decks97 decks
11%synergy
Valakut Awakening
19%inclusion18 decks97 decks
15%synergy
Perilous Landscape
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Battlefield Forge
18%inclusion17 decks97 decks
-24%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
18%inclusion17 decks97 decks
-17%synergy
Elegant Parlor
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Silundi Vision
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
14%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
-7%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
13%inclusion13 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion13 decks97 decks
-14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion13 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
-1%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
-1%synergy