Gandalf of the Secret Fire (Commander) - Time Counters

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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
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
14%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Airbending Lesson
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Olórin's Searing Light
91%inclusion31 decks34 decks
89%synergy
Fiery Inscription
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
70%synergy
Fury Charm
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
66%synergy
Flame of Anor
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
65%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
65%synergy
Dust of Moments
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
63%synergy
Courageous Resolve
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
61%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
61%synergy
Guttersnipe
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
61%synergy
Clockspinning
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Brainstorm
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
56%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
58%synergy
Path to Exile
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Frantic Search
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
47%synergy
Opt
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
49%synergy
Press the Enemy
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
58%synergy
Lightning Bolt
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
51%synergy
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Jeska's Will
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Rhystic Study
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
The One Ring
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
Kykar, Wind's Fury
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
45%synergy
Jhoira's Timebug
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
51%synergy
Time Beetle
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
47%synergy
Archmage of Runes
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Wizards of Thay
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
49%synergy
Young Pyromancer
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
39%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
41%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
40%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Rift Elemental
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Monastery Mentor
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Coruscation Mage
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
17%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
The Tenth Doctor
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Nalfeshnee
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Elsha of the Infinite
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
High Fae Trickster
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Electrostatic Field
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
The Ninth Doctor
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Narset, Enlightened Exile
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Firebrand Archer
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Star Whale
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Sapphire Dragon
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Docent of Perfection
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Radiant Scrollwielder
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Stormsplitter
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Geyser Drake
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Eris, Roar of the Storm
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Delayed Blast Fireball
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
56%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
53%synergy
Mystic Confluence
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
47%synergy
Archmage's Charm
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Generous Gift
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Boros Charm
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Consider
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Prismari Command
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Quick Study
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Display of Power
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Snap
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Reprieve
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Helix
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Cryptic Command
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Counterspell
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Abrade
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Charm
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Narset's Reversal
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Brainsurge
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Big Score
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Silundi Vision
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Spellgyre
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Restoration Magic
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Jeskai Revelation
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Jeskai Charm
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Reiterate
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Fact or Fiction
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Reverse the Polarity
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Timecrafting
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Unwind
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Impulse
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Epiphany
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Thraben Charm
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
School Daze
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Comeuppance
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Pongify
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
All of History, All at Once
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
53%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
41%synergy
Blasphemous Act
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Ponder
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Vandalblast
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Preordain
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
10%synergy
The Wedding of River Song
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Sorcerous Squall
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Solve the Equation
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Rousing Refrain
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Time Wipe
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Grapeshot
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Supreme Verdict
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Ancestral Vision
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Boltwave
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Chronomantic Escape
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Mana Geyser
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Expressive Iteration
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Time Warp
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Warrant // Warden
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Coward // Killer
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Rift Bolt
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Heroes Remembered
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Confluence
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Birthday Escape
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Serum Visions
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Shivan Meteor
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Planetary Annihilation
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Riverwheel Sweep
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Glamdring
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Rotating Fireplace
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Primal Amulet
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Mithril Coat
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Lucky Clover
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-19%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Leyline of Anticipation
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
53%synergy
As Foretold
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Paradox Haze
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
41%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Sorcerer Class
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Propaganda
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Powerbalance
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
The Parting of the Ways
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Shark Typhoon
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Storm of Saruman
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Quintorius Kand
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Rivendell
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Minas Tirith
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Mines of Moria
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Emergence Zone
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion32 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Sol Ring
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Signet
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Progress
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Azorius Signet
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Signet
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Lotus Bloom
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Sol Talisman
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Mox Tantalite
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Inherited Envelope
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Island
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion32 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Sulfur Falls
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Monastery
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Prairie Stream
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Glacial Fortress
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Raugrin Triome
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Shivan Reef
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Training Center
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Sea of Clouds
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Deserted Beach
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Steam Vents
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Battlefield Forge
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Perilous Landscape
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Spectator Seating
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Sundown Pass
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Port Town
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Triumph
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Arid Mesa
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Silundi Vision
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Tundra
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Fiery Islet
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-13%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy