Gandalf of the Secret Fire (Commander) - Wizards

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
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Bender's Waterskin
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gandalf the Grey
84%inclusion46 decks55 decks
83%synergy
Flame of Anor
84%inclusion46 decks55 decks
81%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
80%inclusion44 decks55 decks
78%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
80%inclusion44 decks55 decks
68%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
67%inclusion37 decks55 decks
67%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
71%inclusion39 decks55 decks
65%synergy
Courageous Resolve
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
59%synergy
Fiery Inscription
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
57%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
67%inclusion37 decks55 decks
56%synergy
Wizards of Thay
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Brainstorm
69%inclusion38 decks55 decks
49%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion37 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
52%synergy
Opt
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
47%synergy
Path to Exile
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
43%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
49%synergy
Fury Charm
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
51%synergy
Mystic Confluence
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Rhystic Study
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Smothering Tithe
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
The One Ring
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
Guttersnipe
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
42%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
43%synergy
Archmage of Runes
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
42%synergy
High Fae Trickster
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Coruscation Mage
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
35%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Young Pyromancer
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Jhoira's Timebug
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Rift Elemental
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Time Beetle
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Sinister Cryologist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Cyclone Summoner
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Docent of Perfection
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Narset, Enlightened Exile
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Summon: Esper Ramuh
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Queen Brahne
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mysidian Elder
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Gandalf the White
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Marang River Regent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Dirgur Island Dragon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Stormscale Scion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
The Tenth Doctor
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Frantic Search
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
36%synergy
Prismari Command
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
43%synergy
Generous Gift
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Press the Enemy
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
41%synergy
Dust of Moments
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
41%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Clockspinning
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Boros Charm
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
36%synergy
Consider
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Display of Power
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Archmage's Charm
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Helix
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Izzet Charm
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Fact or Fiction
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Cryptic Command
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Snap
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Reprieve
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
13%synergy
You're Not Alone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Slash of Light
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Restoration Magic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Magic Damper
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Quick Study
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Quicken
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Protection Magic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
2%synergy
New Way Forward
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Jeskai Revelation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Seething Song
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Jeskai Charm
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Spellgyre
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Negate
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Reality Shift
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
You Cannot Pass!
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Riot Control
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Charm
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Pongify
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Wizard's Retort
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Lightshield Parry
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Cancel
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Gandalf's Sanction
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
47%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
40%synergy
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
35%synergy
Sorcerous Squall
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
38%synergy
Preordain
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Ponder
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
16%synergy
All of History, All at Once
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Supreme Verdict
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Grapeshot
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Expressive Iteration
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Riverwheel Sweep
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Boltwave
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
The Wedding of River Song
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Rousing Refrain
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Stock Up
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Confluence
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Chronomantic Escape
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Serum Visions
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Elemental Eruption
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Wrath of God
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Brass's Bounty
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Call for Aid
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Chain Lightning
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Mana Geyser
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
39%synergy
Glamdring
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Primal Amulet
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-15%synergy
Rotating Fireplace
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-19%synergy
Enchantments
Leyline of Anticipation
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
43%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Wizard Class
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
15%synergy
As Foretold
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Double Vision
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Storm of Saruman
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Sorcerer Class
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Artist's Talent
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Land Tax
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Paradox Haze
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Narset of the Ancient Way
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Narset Transcendent
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Mistrise Village
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Rivendell
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Mines of Moria
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Minas Tirith
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Castle Vantress
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Emergence Zone
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-15%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion50 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion47 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Signet
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Signet
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Progress
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
-16%synergy
Boros Signet
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
-10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Séance Board
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Sky Diamond
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion55 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Island
100%inclusion55 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion53 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion49 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Monastery
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Prairie Stream
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Glacial Fortress
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
-10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Steam Vents
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Sea of Clouds
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Perilous Landscape
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Raugrin Triome
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Training Center
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
-14%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Battlefield Forge
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
-16%synergy
Shivan Reef
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
-19%synergy
Sacred Foundry
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
-19%synergy
Spectator Seating
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Deserted Beach
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Strand
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
-10%synergy
Port Town
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-9%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-19%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Triumph
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Thriving Isle
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Crossroads Village
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ferrous Lake
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Sundown Pass
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Tranquil Cove
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-9%synergy
Thriving Bluff
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Seachrome Coast
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Chancery
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Rugged Prairie
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-11%synergy