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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
Tamiyo's Epiphany
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
73%synergy
Storm Herd
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
70%synergy
Preordain
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
65%synergy
Oath of Teferi
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
63%synergy
Serum Visions
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
57%synergy
Foresee
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
50%synergy
The Temporal Anchor
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Ugin's Insight
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Deliberate
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Jace, Mirror Mage
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Counterspell
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Mystic Speculation
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Dig Through Time
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Lost Isle Calling
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Time Stretch
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Narset, Parter of Veils
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Cryptic Annelid
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Augury Owl
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Spark Double
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Omenspeaker
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Faerie Seer
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Sigiled Starfish
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Wizards of Thay
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Oji, the Exquisite Blade
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Siani, Eye of the Storm
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Elvish Mariner
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Serum Visionary
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Overwhelmed Apprentice
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Stormwing Entity
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Onakke Oathkeeper
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Displacer Kitten
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Sphinx of Foresight
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Icebreaker Kraken
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Peregrine Drake
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Thunderclap Wyvern
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Kangee, Sky Warden
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Docent of Perfection
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Thrummingbird
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
God-Eternal Kefnet
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sapphire Dragon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Flux Channeler
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Archaeomancer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Sylvia Brightspear
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Ojutai, Soul of Winter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Dream Trawler
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Uthros Psionicist
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Dragonologist
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Opt
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Negate
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Contact Other Plane
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Path to Exile
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-39%synergy
Elminster's Simulacrum
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Diviner's Portent
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Condescend
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Arcane Denial
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Perplexing Test
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Aetherize
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
12%synergy
No More Lies
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Nexus of Fate
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Complete the Circuit
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Bane's Contingency
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Narset's Reversal
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Precognitive Perception
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Dissolve
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Emergency Powers
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Guiding Bolt
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Drown in Dreams
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Render Silent
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Commandeer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Graven Lore
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Dovin's Veto
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-25%synergy
Return to Dust
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Council's Deliberation
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Mana Leak
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Perch Protection
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Archmage's Charm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Silundi Vision
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Secure the Wastes
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Evacuation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Frantic Search
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Reflection
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Dispel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Resculpt
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Delay
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Judge Unworthy
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Wash Away
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Banishing Stroke
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Spell Pierce
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Chant of Vitu-Ghazi
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Temporal Mastery
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Interpret the Signs
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Supreme Verdict
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Solve the Equation
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Austere Command
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Time Wipe
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Terminus
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Clone Legion
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Treasure Cruise
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Finale of Revelation
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Part the Waterveil
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Commit // Memory
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Entreat the Angels
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Temporal Trespass
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Ondu Inversion
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Expropriate
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Personal Tutor
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Fumigate
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Sunfall
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Emeria's Call
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Walk the Aeons
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Wrath of God
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Devastation Tide
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Finale of Glory
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Cleansing Nova
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Sway of the Stars
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Eternal Dominion
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Inscription of Insight
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Spelltwine
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Sublime Exhalation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Unexplained Vision
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Day of Judgment
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Mass Manipulation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Blatant Thievery
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Blessed Wind
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Multiple Choice
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Organic Extinction
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Crystal Ball
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Norn's Annex
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Mazemind Tome
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Halo Fountain
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Cursed Totem
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ichormoon Gauntlet
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Witching Well
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Brainstone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mirari
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
The Chain Veil
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Netherese Puzzle-Ward
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Teferi's Talent
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Intangible Virtue
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Oath of Jace
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Favorable Winds
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Shark Typhoon
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Propaganda
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Wizard Class
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Divine Visitation
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Out of Time
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Eyes of the Watcher
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
As Foretold
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Omen of the Sea
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Eyes Everywhere
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
One with the Multiverse
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Deification
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Marit Lage's Slumber
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Dress Down
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Soothsaying
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Redaction
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Regenerations Restored
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Search for Azcanta
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Rest in Peace
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Ominous Seas
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Omniscience
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Font of Magic
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Elspeth's Talent
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Medomai's Prophecy
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
The Legend of Kuruk
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Teferi, Timebender
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Archmage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Jace, Architect of Thought
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Castle Vantress
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Rivendell
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
New Benalia
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Halimar Depths
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Cave of the Frost Dragon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Blighted Cataract
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Blast Zone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Secluded Steppe
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Azorius Signet
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Sky Diamond
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Marble Diamond
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-29%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Keyrune
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Locket
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Cluestone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
White Auracite
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Plains
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Command Tower
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Prairie Stream
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Azorius Chancery
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Glacial Fortress
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-19%synergy
Port Town
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Tranquil Cove
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Deserted Beach
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
The Grey Havens
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Ondu Inversion
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Thriving Isle
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Nimbus Maze
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Emeria's Call
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Skybridge Towers
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Razortide Bridge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Gate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Study Hall
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Crystal Grotto
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Boreal Shelf
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Silundi Vision
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Heath
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-38%synergy
Meandering River
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Sea of Clouds
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-31%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Seachrome Coast
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-6%synergy