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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?
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Glen Elendra's Answer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Serum Visions
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
79%synergy
Mystic Speculation
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
74%synergy
Preordain
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
74%synergy
Foresee
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
64%synergy
Spark Double
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
61%synergy
Storm Herd
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
61%synergy
Tamiyo's Epiphany
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
61%synergy
Jace, Mirror Mage
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
61%synergy
Ugin's Insight
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Oath of Teferi
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Path to Exile
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Counterspell
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Dovin's Veto
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Deliberate
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Terminus
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
54%synergy
Opt
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Dig Through Time
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Teferi's Protection
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Matoya, Archon Elder
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Displacer Kitten
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Cryptic Annelid
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Augury Owl
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Siani, Eye of the Storm
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Elvish Mariner
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Faerie Seer
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Wizards of Thay
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Oji, the Exquisite Blade
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Prognostic Sphinx
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Archmage of Runes
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Onakke Oathkeeper
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Monastery Mentor
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Draco
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
The Reality Chip
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Archaeomancer
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Haughty Djinn
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Sphinx of Foresight
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Serum Sovereign
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Vexilus Praetor
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Absolute Virtue
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Icebreaker Kraken
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Thunderclap Wyvern
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Claim Jumper
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Ojutai, Soul of Winter
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Mana Drain
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Generous Gift
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Brainsurge
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Elminster's Simulacrum
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Aetherize
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Precognitive Perception
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Render Silent
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Nexus of Fate
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Archmage's Charm
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Mana Leak
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Perplexing Test
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Permission Denied
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Diviner's Portent
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Frantic Search
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Mental Misstep
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Fact or Fiction
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Get Lost
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Emergency Powers
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Force of Negation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Memory Lapse
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
No More Lies
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Comeuppance
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Lose Focus
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Ephemerate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Return to Dust
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Condemn
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Reflection
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Dispel
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Flusterstorm
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Miscalculation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Condescend
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Judge Unworthy
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Complete the Circuit
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Reverse the Polarity
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Confluence
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Sea Gate Restoration
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Lórien Revealed
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Supreme Verdict
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Emeria's Call
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Austere Command
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Scour All Possibilities
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Ponder
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Treasure Cruise
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Personal Tutor
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Clone Legion
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Time Stretch
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Interpret the Signs
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Enter the Infinite
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Wrath of God
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Temporal Mastery
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Finale of Glory
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Entreat the Angels
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Commit // Memory
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Solve the Equation
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Cleansing Nova
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Day of Judgment
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Sunfall
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Devout Invocation
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Ondu Inversion
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Everything Comes to Dust
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Curse of the Swine
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Finale of Revelation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Time Warp
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Temporal Trespass
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Walk the Aeons
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Martial Coup
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Season of Weaving
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Introduction to Prophecy
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Expropriate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
River's Rebuke
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
By Invitation Only
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Merchant Scroll
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
45%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Crystal Ball
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
44%synergy
The Temporal Anchor
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Scroll Rack
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Mazemind Tome
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Ichormoon Gauntlet
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Pearl Medallion
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
The Chain Veil
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Primal Amulet
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Witching Well
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Pinnacle Starcage
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Jace's Sanctum
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Intangible Virtue
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Netherese Puzzle-Ward
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Deification
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Anointed Procession
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Divine Visitation
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Shark Typhoon
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
One with the Multiverse
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Ghostly Prison
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Favorable Winds
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Lost Isle Calling
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Omniscience
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Oath of Jace
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
The Legend of Kuruk
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Eyes Everywhere
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Kindred Discovery
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Sphere of Safety
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Oath of Gideon
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Archmage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
The Wandering Emperor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Narset Transcendent
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Castle Vantress
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Rivendell
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Maze of Ith
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
New Benalia
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Wasteland
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Halimar Depths
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Fountainport
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Isolated Watchtower
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Restless Anchorage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sol Ring
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Signet
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Sky Diamond
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Marble Diamond
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Heraldic Banner
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Wand of the Worldsoul
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Geode
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Gatewatch Beacon
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Island
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Plains
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Glacial Fortress
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Sea of Clouds
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Deserted Beach
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Prairie Stream
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Mystic Gate
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Tundra
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Meticulous Archive
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Nimbus Maze
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Crystal Grotto
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Emeria's Call
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
The Grey Havens
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Fabled Passage
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Port Town
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Windswept Heath
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Scalding Tarn
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Polluted Delta
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Ondu Inversion
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Seachrome Coast
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Study Hall
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Rumble Arena
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy