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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Bender's Waterskin
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Storm of Memories
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Airbending Lesson
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Olórin's Searing Light
92%inclusion47 decks51 decks
90%synergy
Flame of Anor
71%inclusion36 decks51 decks
68%synergy
Fiery Inscription
67%inclusion34 decks51 decks
64%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
75%inclusion38 decks51 decks
63%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
75%inclusion38 decks51 decks
62%synergy
Fury Charm
63%inclusion32 decks51 decks
61%synergy
Press the Enemy
57%inclusion29 decks51 decks
56%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
57%inclusion29 decks51 decks
54%synergy
Courageous Resolve
55%inclusion28 decks51 decks
54%synergy
Clockspinning
57%inclusion29 decks51 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion40 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
69%inclusion35 decks51 decks
48%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
63%inclusion32 decks51 decks
38%synergy
Path to Exile
63%inclusion32 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Frantic Search
57%inclusion29 decks51 decks
42%synergy
Guttersnipe
57%inclusion29 decks51 decks
50%synergy
Opt
55%inclusion28 decks51 decks
42%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
55%inclusion28 decks51 decks
44%synergy
Dust of Moments
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
52%synergy
Archmage of Runes
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Jeska's Will
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Rhystic Study
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Smothering Tithe
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-11%synergy
The One Ring
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Vega, the Watcher
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
45%synergy
Jhoira's Timebug
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
47%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
46%synergy
Wizards of Thay
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
46%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
41%synergy
Young Pyromancer
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
37%synergy
Time Beetle
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
38%synergy
Rift Elemental
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
38%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
31%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
36%synergy
Monastery Mentor
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
28%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
29%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
The Tenth Doctor
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
11%synergy
High Fae Trickster
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Coruscation Mage
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Electrostatic Field
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Nalfeshnee
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Elsha of the Infinite
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Sapphire Dragon
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Narset, Enlightened Exile
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Geyser Drake
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Eris, Roar of the Storm
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Twining Twins
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Esper Sentinel
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-12%synergy
Guardian Naga
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Smoldering Egg
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Flaming Tyrannosaurus
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Horned Loch-Whale
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
8%synergy
The Ninth Doctor
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Sword Coast Serpent
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Mystic Confluence
51%inclusion26 decks51 decks
48%synergy
Lightning Bolt
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
39%synergy
Generous Gift
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
43%inclusion22 decks51 decks
40%synergy
Boros Charm
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Consider
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
31%synergy
Archmage's Charm
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
38%synergy
Prismari Command
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
32%synergy
Snap
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
28%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Display of Power
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
29%synergy
Cryptic Command
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
24%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Quick Study
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Reprieve
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Silundi Vision
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Helix
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Counterspell
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
-18%synergy
Abrade
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Fact or Fiction
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Charm
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Big Score
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Narset's Reversal
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Jeskai Revelation
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Impulse
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Elminster's Simulacrum
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Reverse the Polarity
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
New Way Forward
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Spellgyre
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Brainsurge
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Jeskai Charm
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Mana Drain
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Invert // Invent
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Riot Control
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Eject
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Thraben Charm
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Final Showdown
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
46%synergy
All of History, All at Once
43%inclusion22 decks51 decks
41%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
35%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
33%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
30%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Sorcerous Squall
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Ponder
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Preordain
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Supreme Verdict
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Rousing Refrain
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Solve the Equation
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Grapeshot
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Boltwave
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Chronomantic Escape
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Expressive Iteration
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Time Warp
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Warrant // Warden
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
8%synergy
The Wedding of River Song
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Heroes Remembered
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Time Wipe
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Fiery Confluence
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Ancestral Vision
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Riverwheel Sweep
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Rift Bolt
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-9%synergy
Serum Visions
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Fuss // Bother
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Mana Geyser
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Fireball
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Response // Resurgence
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
See the Truth
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Savor the Moment
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Glamdring
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
38%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
30%synergy
Rotating Fireplace
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
-9%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Primal Amulet
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Mithril Coat
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-17%synergy
Lucky Clover
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Leyline of Anticipation
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
45%synergy
As Foretold
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
41%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Paradox Haze
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
28%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
24%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Sorcerer Class
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Shark Typhoon
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Storm of Saruman
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Aria of Flame
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
The Parting of the Ways
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-9%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Quintorius Kand
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
26%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
27%synergy
Rivendell
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Minas Tirith
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Kor Haven
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Mines of Moria
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-12%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion47 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Sol Ring
84%inclusion43 decks51 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Progress
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Signet
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
43%inclusion22 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Signet
43%inclusion22 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
-8%synergy
Boros Signet
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
-8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Victory Chimes
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Sol Talisman
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Mox Tantalite
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion50 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Island
98%inclusion50 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion49 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion45 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Sulfur Falls
71%inclusion36 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Monastery
67%inclusion34 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
65%inclusion33 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Glacial Fortress
63%inclusion32 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Prairie Stream
61%inclusion31 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
61%inclusion31 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
22%synergy
Shivan Reef
43%inclusion22 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Raugrin Triome
43%inclusion22 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Deserted Beach
43%inclusion22 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Sea of Clouds
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Battlefield Forge
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Training Center
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Steam Vents
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
-5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Sundown Pass
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Spectator Seating
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
-6%synergy
Flooded Strand
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Perilous Landscape
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Scalding Tarn
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Arid Mesa
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Port Town
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Silundi Vision
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Triumph
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
-7%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
-6%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Tundra
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Rugged Prairie
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-12%synergy
Volcanic Island
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Plateau
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
7%synergy