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
84%inclusion52 decks62 decks
83%synergy
Flame of Anor
85%inclusion53 decks62 decks
83%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
81%inclusion50 decks62 decks
78%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
73%inclusion45 decks62 decks
72%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
79%inclusion49 decks62 decks
67%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
69%inclusion43 decks62 decks
63%synergy
Wizards of Thay
61%inclusion38 decks62 decks
60%synergy
Courageous Resolve
56%inclusion35 decks62 decks
56%synergy
Fiery Inscription
58%inclusion36 decks62 decks
55%synergy
Lightning Bolt
63%inclusion39 decks62 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion45 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
71%inclusion44 decks62 decks
51%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
65%inclusion40 decks62 decks
53%synergy
Path to Exile
63%inclusion39 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Opt
61%inclusion38 decks62 decks
49%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
58%inclusion36 decks62 decks
45%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
56%inclusion35 decks62 decks
32%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
56%inclusion35 decks62 decks
50%synergy
Frantic Search
53%inclusion33 decks62 decks
38%synergy
Mystic Confluence
52%inclusion32 decks62 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
21%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Jeska's Will
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Rhystic Study
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Smothering Tithe
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Archmage of Runes
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Guttersnipe
47%inclusion29 decks62 decks
40%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
41%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
37%synergy
Coruscation Mage
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
36%synergy
High Fae Trickster
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Sinister Cryologist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
28%synergy
Young Pyromancer
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
21%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Summon: Esper Ramuh
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Queen Brahne
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Mysidian Elder
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Jhoira's Timebug
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
21%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Rift Elemental
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Time Beetle
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Docent of Perfection
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Cyclone Summoner
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Narset, Enlightened Exile
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Marang River Regent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dirgur Island Dragon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Stormscale Scion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Naru Meha, Master Wizard
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Gandalf the White
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
10%synergy
The Tenth Doctor
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Monastery Mentor
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Fury Charm
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
47%synergy
Generous Gift
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
26%synergy
Prismari Command
45%inclusion28 decks62 decks
40%synergy
Clockspinning
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
41%synergy
Press the Enemy
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
39%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
38%synergy
Boros Charm
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Dust of Moments
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
37%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
34%synergy
Consider
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Display of Power
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
33%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Archmage's Charm
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
31%synergy
Counterspell
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
19%synergy
You're Not Alone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Slash of Light
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Restoration Magic
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Magic Damper
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Izzet Charm
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Helix
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Protection Magic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Fact or Fiction
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Cryptic Command
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Quicken
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
13%synergy
New Way Forward
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Jeskai Revelation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Seething Song
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Quick Study
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Snap
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Jeskai Charm
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Pongify
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-7%synergy
You Cannot Pass!
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-7%synergy
Spellgyre
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Lightshield Parry
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Negate
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-8%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Riot Control
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Silundi Vision
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Wizard's Retort
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Azorius Charm
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Gandalf's Sanction
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
48%synergy
Sorcerous Squall
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
38%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
38%synergy
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
34%synergy
Preordain
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Ponder
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
16%synergy
All of History, All at Once
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
28%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
21%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Supreme Verdict
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Grapeshot
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Boltwave
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Expressive Iteration
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Riverwheel Sweep
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Windfall
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Rousing Refrain
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Chronomantic Escape
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
8%synergy
The Wedding of River Song
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Confluence
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-7%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Solve the Equation
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Serum Visions
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Brass's Bounty
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Call for Aid
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Mana Geyser
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Elemental Eruption
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
41%synergy
Glamdring
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
38%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Primal Amulet
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-13%synergy
Isochron Scepter
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Rotating Fireplace
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Leyline of Anticipation
45%inclusion28 decks62 decks
43%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
28%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Sorcerer Class
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Wizard Class
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
13%synergy
As Foretold
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Storm of Saruman
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Artist's Talent
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Double Vision
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-7%synergy
Aria of Flame
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Paradox Haze
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Quintorius Kand
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
53%inclusion33 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
23%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Rivendell
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Mines of Moria
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Minas Tirith
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Castle Vantress
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion56 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion53 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Izzet Signet
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Signet
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Progress
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
-14%synergy
Boros Signet
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
-11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
-13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Séance Board
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion62 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Island
100%inclusion62 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion62 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion56 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion37 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Monastery
60%inclusion37 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
56%inclusion35 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Prairie Stream
55%inclusion34 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Glacial Fortress
47%inclusion29 decks62 decks
-6%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Steam Vents
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Raugrin Triome
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Perilous Landscape
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Sea of Clouds
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
-10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Training Center
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Battlefield Forge
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
-15%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Crossroads Village
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Sacred Foundry
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
-16%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Deserted Beach
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Shivan Reef
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
-17%synergy
Port Town
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Spectator Seating
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
-9%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
-9%synergy
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
-12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
-11%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Sundown Pass
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Triumph
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
-10%synergy
Seachrome Coast
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
-20%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
-8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Tranquil Cove
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Isle
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Ferrous Lake
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Bluff
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-17%synergy