Gandalf of the Secret Fire (Commander) - Suspend

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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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Lorehold, the Historian
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Unwelcome Sprite
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Olórin's Searing Light
85%inclusion51 decks60 decks
83%synergy
Flame of Anor
75%inclusion45 decks60 decks
72%synergy
Fury Charm
65%inclusion39 decks60 decks
63%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
75%inclusion45 decks60 decks
63%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
73%inclusion44 decks60 decks
61%synergy
Fiery Inscription
63%inclusion38 decks60 decks
60%synergy
Press the Enemy
60%inclusion36 decks60 decks
59%synergy
Dust of Moments
58%inclusion35 decks60 decks
57%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
55%inclusion33 decks60 decks
53%synergy
Clockspinning
55%inclusion33 decks60 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
80%inclusion48 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
65%inclusion39 decks60 decks
41%synergy
Brainstorm
62%inclusion37 decks60 decks
42%synergy
Path to Exile
62%inclusion37 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Guttersnipe
57%inclusion34 decks60 decks
50%synergy
Frantic Search
55%inclusion33 decks60 decks
40%synergy
Opt
55%inclusion33 decks60 decks
42%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
55%inclusion33 decks60 decks
44%synergy
Mystic Confluence
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
49%synergy
Courageous Resolve
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Jeska's Will
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Protection
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Farewell
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-12%synergy
The One Ring
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Vega, the Watcher
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
46%synergy
Jhoira's Timebug
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
48%synergy
Archmage of Runes
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
43%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
43%synergy
Wizards of Thay
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
42%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
38%synergy
Rift Elemental
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
40%synergy
Time Beetle
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
37%synergy
Young Pyromancer
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
32%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
39%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
32%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Monastery Mentor
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
11%synergy
The Tenth Doctor
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Electrostatic Field
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Coruscation Mage
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
14%synergy
High Fae Trickster
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Elsha of the Infinite
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Sapphire Dragon
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Star Whale
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Geyser Drake
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Haughty Djinn
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Esper Sentinel
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-11%synergy
Guardian Naga
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Jhoira of the Ghitu
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Horned Loch-Whale
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
The Ninth Doctor
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Sword Coast Serpent
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Narset, Enlightened Exile
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Timebender
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Dirgur Island Dragon
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Marang River Regent
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Lightning Bolt
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
40%synergy
Generous Gift
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
25%synergy
Consider
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
35%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
39%synergy
Archmage's Charm
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
39%synergy
Prismari Command
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
34%synergy
Boros Charm
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Display of Power
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
33%synergy
Snap
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Cryptic Command
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
31%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Reprieve
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Quick Study
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Helix
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Silundi Vision
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Abrade
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Charm
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Fact or Fiction
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Counterspell
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
-20%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Big Score
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Narset's Reversal
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Impulse
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Jeskai Revelation
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
New Way Forward
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Spellgyre
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Quicken
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Brainsurge
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Smite the Deathless
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Elminster's Simulacrum
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Nexus of Fate
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-8%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Think Twice
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Thraben Charm
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Narset's Rebuke
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Jeskai Charm
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Confounding Riddle
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Reverse the Polarity
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Surge of Brilliance
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
42%synergy
All of History, All at Once
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
39%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
31%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
31%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Sorcerous Squall
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Supreme Verdict
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Rousing Refrain
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Ponder
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Solve the Equation
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Grapeshot
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Chronomantic Escape
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Boltwave
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Expressive Iteration
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Time Warp
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
8%synergy
The Wedding of River Song
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Heroes Remembered
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Ancestral Vision
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Rift Bolt
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Confluence
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Ecstatic Beauty
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Mana Geyser
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Fireball
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Windfall
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Warrant // Warden
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Coward // Killer
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Crackle with Power
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Birthday Escape
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Serum Visions
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Inspired Ultimatum
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Fuss // Bother
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Response // Resurgence
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
See the Truth
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Savor the Moment
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Glamdring
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
34%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Rotating Fireplace
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Primal Amulet
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
-11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Lucky Clover
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Rod of Absorption
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
As Foretold
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
41%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
41%synergy
Paradox Haze
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
28%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
30%synergy
Propaganda
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Shark Typhoon
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Sorcerer Class
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Storm of Saruman
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
The Parting of the Ways
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Aria of Flame
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Quintorius Kand
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Rivendell
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Kor Haven
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Mines of Moria
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion54 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Sol Ring
85%inclusion51 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Progress
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Signet
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Signet
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Boros Signet
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
-7%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Sol Talisman
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Victory Chimes
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Mox Tantalite
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-8%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Jeskai Banner
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion59 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Island
98%inclusion59 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion57 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion53 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Sulfur Falls
72%inclusion43 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Monastery
65%inclusion39 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Glacial Fortress
63%inclusion38 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
63%inclusion38 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion37 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Prairie Stream
57%inclusion34 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Shivan Reef
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Raugrin Triome
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Sea of Clouds
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Steam Vents
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Training Center
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Battlefield Forge
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Deserted Beach
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Sacred Foundry
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Spectator Seating
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Flooded Strand
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Perilous Landscape
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
-8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Sundown Pass
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Port Town
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Silundi Vision
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Triumph
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Rugged Prairie
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
-7%synergy
Tundra
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Volcanic Island
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Plateau
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
3%synergy