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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Gandalf the Grey
85%inclusion50 decks59 decks
84%synergy
Flame of Anor
85%inclusion50 decks59 decks
82%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
80%inclusion47 decks59 decks
78%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
73%inclusion43 decks59 decks
72%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
80%inclusion47 decks59 decks
68%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
71%inclusion42 decks59 decks
65%synergy
Wizards of Thay
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
62%synergy
Courageous Resolve
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
57%synergy
Fiery Inscription
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
56%synergy
Lightning Bolt
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion43 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
71%inclusion42 decks59 decks
51%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
64%inclusion38 decks59 decks
53%synergy
Path to Exile
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Opt
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
48%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
46%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
50%synergy
Frantic Search
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
39%synergy
Mystic Confluence
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Jeska's Will
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Rhystic Study
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Smothering Tithe
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
The One Ring
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Archmage of Runes
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Sinister Cryologist
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Guttersnipe
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
42%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
43%synergy
Coruscation Mage
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
38%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
38%synergy
High Fae Trickster
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Summon: Esper Ramuh
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Queen Brahne
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mysidian Elder
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Young Pyromancer
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Jhoira's Timebug
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Rift Elemental
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Time Beetle
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Stormscale Scion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Narset, Enlightened Exile
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Docent of Perfection
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Cyclone Summoner
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Monastery Mentor
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Gandalf the White
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Naru Meha, Master Wizard
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Consult the Star Charts
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Generous Gift
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Fury Charm
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
46%synergy
Prismari Command
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
42%synergy
Clockspinning
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
40%synergy
Boros Charm
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Press the Enemy
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
40%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Dust of Moments
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
36%synergy
Display of Power
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
35%synergy
Consider
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Archmage's Charm
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
33%synergy
You're Not Alone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Slash of Light
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Magic Damper
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Izzet Charm
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Protection Magic
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Helix
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Fact or Fiction
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
New Way Forward
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Jeskai Revelation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Cryptic Command
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Quicken
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Snap
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Seething Song
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Quick Study
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Reprieve
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Jeskai Charm
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
You Cannot Pass!
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Spellgyre
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Lightshield Parry
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Pongify
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Negate
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Wizard's Retort
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Azorius Charm
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Riot Control
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Dig Through Time
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Brainsurge
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Gandalf's Sanction
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
47%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Sorcerous Squall
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
37%synergy
Preordain
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Ponder
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
14%synergy
All of History, All at Once
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Supreme Verdict
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Grapeshot
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Riverwheel Sweep
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Boltwave
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Expressive Iteration
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Windfall
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Faithless Looting
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Rousing Refrain
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Solve the Equation
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
The Wedding of River Song
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Confluence
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Chronomantic Escape
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Call for Aid
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Brass's Bounty
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Mana Geyser
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Elemental Eruption
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Wrath of God
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Vandalblast
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Serum Visions
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Chain Lightning
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Glamdring
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
40%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
40%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Primal Amulet
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-13%synergy
Isochron Scepter
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Rotating Fireplace
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Leyline of Anticipation
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
45%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
27%synergy
Sorcerer Class
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Wizard Class
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Storm of Saruman
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
As Foretold
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Artist's Talent
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Double Vision
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Aria of Flame
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Paradox Haze
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Shark Typhoon
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Land Tax
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Propaganda
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Quintorius Kand
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Narset Transcendent
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Narset of the Ancient Way
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Rivendell
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Mistrise Village
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Mines of Moria
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Castle Vantress
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Restless Spire
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-15%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion53 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion50 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Izzet Signet
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Signet
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
-13%synergy
Talisman of Progress
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
-15%synergy
Boros Signet
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Séance Board
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Sky Diamond
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion59 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Island
100%inclusion59 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion59 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion53 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Monastery
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Prairie Stream
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Sulfur Falls
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Glacial Fortress
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Steam Vents
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Crossroads Village
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Perilous Landscape
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Raugrin Triome
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Sea of Clouds
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Training Center
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Battlefield Forge
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
-16%synergy
Deserted Beach
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Port Town
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Shivan Reef
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
-18%synergy
Sacred Foundry
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
-18%synergy
Spectator Seating
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Sundown Pass
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Triumph
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Tranquil Cove
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Seachrome Coast
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-21%synergy
Ferrous Lake
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Thriving Isle
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Arid Mesa
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-16%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Chancery
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Thriving Bluff
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
2%synergy