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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Storm Herd
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
65%synergy
Tamiyo's Epiphany
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Foresee
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Opt
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
56%synergy
Interpret the Signs
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
54%synergy
Sigiled Starfish
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Jace, Mirror Mage
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Deliberate
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Serum Visions
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Siani, Eye of the Storm
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Hour of Reckoning
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Treasure Cruise
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Oji, the Exquisite Blade
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Oath of Teferi
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Augury Owl
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Precognitive Perception
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Negate
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Ugin's Insight
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Crystal Ball
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Creatures
Cryptic Annelid
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Sphinx of Foresight
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Thunderclap Wyvern
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Bronze Walrus
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Geist of the Archives
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Prognostic Sphinx
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Omenspeaker
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Archaeomancer
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Faerie Seer
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Kangee, Sky Warden
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Serum Sovereign
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Inga Rune-Eyes
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Moonfolk Puzzlemaker
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Serum Visionary
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Sapphire Dragon
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Runes
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Kor Cartographer
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Young Blue Dragon
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Windborn Muse
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Overwhelmed Apprentice
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Onakke Oathkeeper
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Attentive Sunscribe
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Cloudkin Seer
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Shadow Puppeteers
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Ojutai, Soul of Winter
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
The Council of Four
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Silver Raven
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Pilgrim's Eye
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Sage's Row Savant
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Vesuvan Drifter
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Elvish Mariner
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Wall of Denial
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Raff, Weatherlight Stalwart
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Sage Owl
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Warden of Evos Isle
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Skycat Sovereign
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Dissolve
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Dig Through Time
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Brainsurge
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Bane's Contingency
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Guiding Bolt
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Expose to Daylight
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Scour from Existence
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Condescend
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Judge Unworthy
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Contact Other Plane
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Path to Exile
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-36%synergy
Counterspell
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-37%synergy
Memory Drain
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Brainstorm
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Elminster's Simulacrum
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Perplexing Test
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Chant of Vitu-Ghazi
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Long River's Pull
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Diviner's Portent
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Telling Time
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Hithlain Knots
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Emergency Powers
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-59%synergy
No More Lies
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Resculpt
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Banishing Stroke
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Rewind
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Artistic Refusal
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Faebloom Trick
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Dazzling Denial
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Absorb
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Frantic Search
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Lose Focus
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Transcendent Message
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Displace
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Condemn
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Fact or Fiction
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Gods Willing
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Reflection
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Voyage's End
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Make a Stand
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Cloudshift
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Dispel
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Cancel
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Return to Dust
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Aminatou's Augury
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Scour All Possibilities
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Preordain
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Runic Shot
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Clone Legion
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Time Wipe
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Multiple Choice
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Commit // Memory
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Austere Command
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Warrant // Warden
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Introduction to Prophecy
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Dream Cache
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Inscription of Insight
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Index
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Speculation
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Terminus
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Overflowing Insight
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Ondu Inversion
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Martial Coup
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Introduction to Annihilation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Call to Mind
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Freeze in Place
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Declaration in Stone
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Oath
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Sublime Exhalation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Ravenform
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Fractured Identity
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Revoke Existence
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Spelltwine
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Curse of the Swine
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Deep Analysis
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Ransack
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Rebirth
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Increasing Devotion
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sea God's Revenge
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Denying Wind
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Blessed Wind
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Entreat the Angels
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Invincible Hymn
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Migratory Route
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Omen
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Aether Gale
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Portent
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Temporal Anchor
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Witching Well
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Mazemind Tome
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Goggles of Night
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Brainstone
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Brain in a Jar
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Pendant
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Lens of Clarity
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Aladdin's Lamp
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Armillary Sphere
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Raiders' Karve
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Explorer's Scope
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Favorable Winds
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Omen of the Sea
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Intangible Virtue
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Netherese Puzzle-Ward
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Eyes Everywhere
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Lost Isle Calling
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Aqueous Form
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Talent
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Deification
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Oath of Jace
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Air Nomad Legacy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Redaction
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Wizard Class
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Military Intelligence
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Valor in Akros
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Banishing Light
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Elspeth's Talent
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Precognition Field
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Gravitational Shift
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Psychic Impetus
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Behold the Unspeakable
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Monk Class
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Insignia
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Regenerations Restored
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Witness Protection
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Day of the Dragons
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Charmed Sleep
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Champions from Beyond
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Niko Aris
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Zhalfirin Void
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
New Benalia
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Castle Vantress
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Halimar Depths
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-38%synergy
Calciform Pools
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Prahv, Spires of Order
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Moorland Haunt
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Idyllic Grange
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Restless Anchorage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
-28%synergy
Azorius Signet
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Sky Diamond
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Sol Ring
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
-42%synergy
Commander's Sphere
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Marble Diamond
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Mana Geode
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Azorius Locket
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-30%synergy
Azorius Cluestone
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Prismatic Lens
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Azorius Keyrune
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-29%synergy
Seer's Lantern
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-18%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Wand of the Worldsoul
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Fieldmist Borderpost
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
-20%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Prairie Stream
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Tranquil Cove
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Azorius Chancery
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Port Town
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Rumble Arena
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Crystal Grotto
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Skybridge Towers
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Razortide Bridge
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Study Hall
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Meandering River
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Coastal Tower
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
The Grey Havens
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Ondu Inversion
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Ash Barrens
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-33%synergy
Glacial Fortress
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-55%synergy
Study
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Isle
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Flood Plain
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy