Elminster (Commander) - Control

Chris Guest
Feb 3, 2026
Ranking All 22 Planeswalkers That Can Be Your Commander, Including Quintorius
With a new planeswalker commander coming in Secrets of Strixhaven, let's rank every planeswalker commander available. Which is your favorite?
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Erode
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Mathemagics
1.7%inclusion1 decks58 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Preordain
82%inclusion152 decks185 decks
73%synergy
Serum Visions
71%inclusion132 decks185 decks
68%synergy
Mystic Speculation
65%inclusion121 decks185 decks
64%synergy
Foresee
64%inclusion118 decks185 decks
62%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
76%inclusion140 decks185 decks
60%synergy
Oath of Teferi
59%inclusion110 decks185 decks
57%synergy
Tamiyo's Epiphany
56%inclusion104 decks185 decks
55%synergy
Jace, Mirror Mage
56%inclusion104 decks185 decks
55%synergy
Storm Herd
58%inclusion107 decks185 decks
54%synergy
Brainstorm
70%inclusion129 decks185 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion141 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Counterspell
76%inclusion140 decks185 decks
22%synergy
Path to Exile
61%inclusion112 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Dovin's Veto
57%inclusion106 decks185 decks
19%synergy
Dig Through Time
49%inclusion90 decks185 decks
45%synergy
Ugin's Insight
48%inclusion89 decks185 decks
47%synergy
Supreme Verdict
45%inclusion84 decks185 decks
18%synergy
Generous Gift
45%inclusion84 decks185 decks
14%synergy
Terminus
42%inclusion78 decks185 decks
41%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
42%inclusion77 decks185 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
48%inclusion88 decks185 decks
35%synergy
Farewell
45%inclusion83 decks185 decks
27%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
29%inclusion54 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Smothering Tithe
28%inclusion51 decks185 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
27%inclusion50 decks185 decks
11%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
27%inclusion50 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Rhystic Study
24%inclusion45 decks185 decks
1%synergy
Force of Will
22%inclusion41 decks185 decks
14%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
22%inclusion40 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
17%inclusion32 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Faerie Seer
35%inclusion65 decks185 decks
34%synergy
Augury Owl
35%inclusion64 decks185 decks
33%synergy
Spark Double
34%inclusion63 decks185 decks
30%synergy
Displacer Kitten
34%inclusion62 decks185 decks
23%synergy
Cryptic Annelid
32%inclusion59 decks185 decks
31%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
29%inclusion38 decks132 decks
28%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
21%inclusion38 decks185 decks
15%synergy
Siani, Eye of the Storm
21%inclusion38 decks185 decks
19%synergy
Elvish Mariner
19%inclusion36 decks185 decks
16%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
19%inclusion35 decks185 decks
15%synergy
Oji, the Exquisite Blade
18%inclusion34 decks185 decks
14%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
16%inclusion29 decks185 decks
11%synergy
Prognostic Sphinx
16%inclusion29 decks185 decks
15%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
15%inclusion28 decks185 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion27 decks180 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
14%inclusion26 decks185 decks
13%synergy
Sigiled Starfish
14%inclusion26 decks185 decks
13%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
13%inclusion24 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
12%inclusion23 decks185 decks
11%synergy
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
12%inclusion22 decks185 decks
11%synergy
Sphinx of Foresight
12%inclusion22 decks185 decks
11%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
11%inclusion21 decks185 decks
1%synergy
Esper Sentinel
11%inclusion21 decks185 decks
-11%synergy
Wizards of Thay
11%inclusion21 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
11%inclusion21 decks185 decks
3%synergy
Cavalier of Gales
10%inclusion19 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
10%inclusion19 decks185 decks
9%synergy
Vexilus Praetor
10%inclusion19 decks185 decks
9%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
9.2%inclusion17 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Shadow Puppeteers
8.6%inclusion16 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
8.6%inclusion16 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Draco
8.6%inclusion16 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
8.3%inclusion11 decks132 decks
6%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
8.1%inclusion15 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Sapphire Dragon
8.1%inclusion15 decks185 decks
8%synergy
The Reality Chip
8.1%inclusion15 decks185 decks
2%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.6%inclusion14 decks185 decks
-17%synergy
Onakke Oathkeeper
7.6%inclusion14 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Ojutai, Soul of Winter
7.6%inclusion14 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
7.6%inclusion14 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
7.6%inclusion14 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer
7.0%inclusion13 decks185 decks
-4%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Serum Visionary
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
6.5%inclusion12 decks185 decks
3%synergy
Princess Yue
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Geist of the Archives
5.9%inclusion11 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
5.9%inclusion11 decks185 decks
-6%synergy
Serum Sovereign
5.9%inclusion11 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.6%inclusion10 decks180 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Opt
41%inclusion76 decks185 decks
32%synergy
Deliberate
40%inclusion74 decks185 decks
38%synergy
Negate
39%inclusion73 decks185 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
38%inclusion71 decks185 decks
12%synergy
Brainsurge
36%inclusion65 decks180 decks
34%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion61 decks185 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
32%inclusion59 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion48 decks180 decks
14%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
25%inclusion47 decks185 decks
23%synergy
Swan Song
24%inclusion45 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Elminster's Simulacrum
23%inclusion43 decks185 decks
22%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
22%inclusion40 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Narset's Reversal
17%inclusion32 decks185 decks
13%synergy
Force of Negation
17%inclusion31 decks185 decks
9%synergy
Precognitive Perception
16%inclusion30 decks185 decks
16%synergy
Perplexing Test
16%inclusion29 decks185 decks
14%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion28 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
15%inclusion28 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Condescend
15%inclusion28 decks185 decks
15%synergy
Nexus of Fate
15%inclusion27 decks185 decks
13%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion26 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Render Silent
13%inclusion24 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Reflection
13%inclusion24 decks185 decks
11%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
13%inclusion24 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Silundi Vision
13%inclusion24 decks185 decks
11%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
13%inclusion24 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Contact Other Plane
12%inclusion23 decks185 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Confluence
12%inclusion22 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Disenchant
11%inclusion21 decks185 decks
3%synergy
Frantic Search
11%inclusion20 decks185 decks
-1%synergy
Diviner's Portent
9.2%inclusion17 decks185 decks
9%synergy
Reprieve
8.6%inclusion16 decks185 decks
5%synergy
No More Lies
8.1%inclusion15 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.1%inclusion15 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Bane's Contingency
7.6%inclusion14 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.2%inclusion13 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.0%inclusion13 decks185 decks
2%synergy
Return to Dust
7.0%inclusion13 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Get Lost
7.0%inclusion13 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Permission Denied
7.0%inclusion13 decks185 decks
2%synergy
Emergency Powers
6.5%inclusion12 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Long-Term Plans
6.5%inclusion12 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.9%inclusion11 decks185 decks
1%synergy
Absorb
5.9%inclusion11 decks185 decks
-1%synergy
Silence
5.4%inclusion10 decks185 decks
-3%synergy
Banishing Stroke
5.4%inclusion10 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Mnemonic Deluge
41%inclusion75 decks185 decks
39%synergy
Temporal Mastery
41%inclusion75 decks185 decks
39%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
38%inclusion71 decks185 decks
34%synergy
Treasure Cruise
35%inclusion65 decks185 decks
32%synergy
Austere Command
33%inclusion61 decks185 decks
19%synergy
Ponder
31%inclusion58 decks185 decks
20%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
31%inclusion57 decks185 decks
28%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
31%inclusion57 decks185 decks
25%synergy
Personal Tutor
29%inclusion53 decks185 decks
27%synergy
Interpret the Signs
28%inclusion51 decks185 decks
27%synergy
Solve the Equation
27%inclusion50 decks185 decks
22%synergy
Time Stretch
26%inclusion48 decks185 decks
24%synergy
Ondu Inversion
22%inclusion41 decks185 decks
20%synergy
Emeria's Call
22%inclusion41 decks185 decks
21%synergy
Lórien Revealed
21%inclusion39 decks185 decks
19%synergy
Clone Legion
21%inclusion38 decks185 decks
19%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
19%inclusion35 decks185 decks
18%synergy
Expropriate
17%inclusion32 decks185 decks
16%synergy
Wrath of God
16%inclusion30 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Cleansing Nova
15%inclusion27 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Temporal Trespass
15%inclusion27 decks185 decks
14%synergy
Entreat the Angels
14%inclusion26 decks185 decks
13%synergy
Scour All Possibilities
14%inclusion25 decks185 decks
13%synergy
Commit // Memory
14%inclusion25 decks185 decks
12%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
14%inclusion25 decks185 decks
11%synergy
Finale of Glory
12%inclusion22 decks185 decks
9%synergy
Devout Invocation
11%inclusion20 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
10%inclusion19 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Time Warp
10%inclusion19 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Day of Judgment
10%inclusion18 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Enter the Infinite
9.2%inclusion17 decks185 decks
9%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
9.2%inclusion17 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Finale of Revelation
8.6%inclusion16 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Everything Comes to Dust
8.1%inclusion15 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Sunfall
8.1%inclusion15 decks185 decks
6%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
7.0%inclusion13 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Curse of the Swine
6.5%inclusion12 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
6.5%inclusion12 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Blatant Thievery
6.5%inclusion12 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Windfall
5.9%inclusion11 decks185 decks
-6%synergy
Devastation Tide
5.9%inclusion11 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.9%inclusion11 decks185 decks
1%synergy
Martial Coup
5.4%inclusion10 decks185 decks
3%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
5.4%inclusion10 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
41%inclusion39 decks94 decks
40%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
40%inclusion74 decks185 decks
33%synergy
The Temporal Anchor
32%inclusion60 decks185 decks
31%synergy
Scroll Rack
32%inclusion59 decks185 decks
31%synergy
Crystal Ball
29%inclusion54 decks185 decks
28%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion37 decks185 decks
9%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
15%inclusion27 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Skullclamp
12%inclusion23 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Ichormoon Gauntlet
12%inclusion23 decks185 decks
12%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
7.6%inclusion14 decks185 decks
1%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
6.5%inclusion12 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Witching Well
6.5%inclusion12 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Mazemind Tome
5.9%inclusion11 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Brainstone
5.9%inclusion11 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
5.4%inclusion10 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
35%inclusion64 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Intangible Virtue
33%inclusion61 decks185 decks
27%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
32%inclusion60 decks185 decks
30%synergy
Netherese Puzzle-Ward
32%inclusion59 decks185 decks
31%synergy
Ghostly Prison
25%inclusion46 decks185 decks
0%synergy
Shark Typhoon
23%inclusion43 decks185 decks
21%synergy
Deification
23%inclusion43 decks185 decks
23%synergy
Lost Isle Calling
23%inclusion42 decks185 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Remora
21%inclusion38 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Divine Visitation
19%inclusion35 decks185 decks
17%synergy
Favorable Winds
16%inclusion30 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Oath of Jace
11%inclusion21 decks185 decks
11%synergy
One with the Multiverse
10%inclusion19 decks185 decks
9%synergy
Gravitational Shift
10%inclusion18 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Anointed Procession
10%inclusion18 decks185 decks
5%synergy
The Legend of Kuruk
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Land Tax
8.6%inclusion16 decks185 decks
0%synergy
Teferi's Talent
8.6%inclusion16 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Out of Time
8.1%inclusion15 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Elspeth's Talent
7.6%inclusion14 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
7.6%inclusion14 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
7.1%inclusion12 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Omen of the Sea
7.0%inclusion13 decks185 decks
3%synergy
Omniscience
6.5%inclusion12 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Counterbalance
5.9%inclusion11 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.9%inclusion11 decks185 decks
-4%synergy
Penance
5.4%inclusion10 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
35%inclusion64 decks185 decks
24%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
17%inclusion32 decks185 decks
16%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
17%inclusion32 decks185 decks
11%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
13%inclusion19 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
11%inclusion21 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
8.6%inclusion16 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
8.1%inclusion15 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Narset Transcendent
7.6%inclusion14 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
6.5%inclusion12 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
5.9%inclusion11 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
61%inclusion113 decks185 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
61%inclusion112 decks185 decks
43%synergy
Castle Vantress
45%inclusion83 decks185 decks
40%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
32%inclusion59 decks185 decks
31%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
29%inclusion53 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
19%inclusion36 decks185 decks
9%synergy
Rivendell
16%inclusion30 decks185 decks
12%synergy
Halimar Depths
16%inclusion29 decks185 decks
13%synergy
New Benalia
14%inclusion26 decks185 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion21 decks185 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
9.2%inclusion17 decks185 decks
2%synergy
Maze of Ith
9.2%inclusion17 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
9.2%inclusion17 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.6%inclusion16 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
8.1%inclusion15 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Isolated Watchtower
7.6%inclusion14 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Restless Anchorage
7.6%inclusion14 decks185 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.0%inclusion13 decks185 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
5.4%inclusion10 decks185 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion172 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Sol Ring
91%inclusion168 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Signet
72%inclusion134 decks185 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Progress
66%inclusion123 decks185 decks
16%synergy
Thought Vessel
58%inclusion107 decks185 decks
16%synergy
Mind Stone
38%inclusion70 decks185 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
37%inclusion69 decks185 decks
9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
21%inclusion38 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion27 decks185 decks
0%synergy
Midnight Clock
12%inclusion23 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Sky Diamond
11%inclusion20 decks185 decks
2%synergy
Marble Diamond
10%inclusion18 decks185 decks
2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
7.0%inclusion13 decks185 decks
1%synergy
Wand of the Worldsoul
6.5%inclusion12 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.4%inclusion10 decks185 decks
1%synergy
Heraldic Banner
5.4%inclusion10 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
94%inclusion173 decks185 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion172 decks185 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion169 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Prairie Stream
78%inclusion145 decks185 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
74%inclusion137 decks185 decks
36%synergy
Glacial Fortress
72%inclusion133 decks185 decks
9%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
55%inclusion102 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Sea of Clouds
55%inclusion101 decks185 decks
15%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
52%inclusion97 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Deserted Beach
50%inclusion92 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Port Town
45%inclusion84 decks185 decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Strand
44%inclusion81 decks185 decks
12%synergy
Azorius Chancery
42%inclusion78 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
38%inclusion70 decks185 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Gate
33%inclusion61 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Crystal Grotto
31%inclusion58 decks185 decks
30%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
31%inclusion57 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
31%inclusion57 decks185 decks
25%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
30%inclusion55 decks185 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion48 decks180 decks
14%synergy
Meticulous Archive
26%inclusion49 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Nimbus Maze
24%inclusion44 decks185 decks
2%synergy
Ondu Inversion
22%inclusion41 decks185 decks
20%synergy
Emeria's Call
22%inclusion41 decks185 decks
21%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
22%inclusion37 decks169 decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion38 decks185 decks
-7%synergy
Seachrome Coast
19%inclusion35 decks185 decks
4%synergy
The Grey Havens
17%inclusion31 decks185 decks
16%synergy
Tundra
15%inclusion28 decks185 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion27 decks180 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion27 decks185 decks
-2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion26 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion26 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion25 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Tranquil Cove
13%inclusion24 decks185 decks
-6%synergy
Silundi Vision
13%inclusion24 decks185 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion23 decks185 decks
-3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion20 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
11%inclusion20 decks185 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
10%inclusion19 decks185 decks
3%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion18 decks185 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
9.2%inclusion17 decks185 decks
2%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
8.6%inclusion16 decks185 decks
1%synergy
Study Hall
8.6%inclusion16 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.1%inclusion15 decks185 decks
-2%synergy
Arid Mesa
8.1%inclusion15 decks185 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
7.6%inclusion14 decks185 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
7.6%inclusion14 decks185 decks
2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.2%inclusion13 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Rumble Arena
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
6%synergy