Elminster (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

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
Temporal Mastery
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
71%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
69%synergy
Mana Drain
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
68%synergy
Preordain
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
67%synergy
Mystic Speculation
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
67%synergy
Serum Visions
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
65%synergy
Personal Tutor
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
62%synergy
Brainstorm
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
58%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
57%synergy
Scroll Rack
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
53%synergy
Teferi's Protection
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
44%synergy
The One Ring
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Force of Negation
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
53%synergy
Swan Song
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
49%synergy
Displacer Kitten
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Dovin's Veto
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Supreme Verdict
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
83%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
70%synergy
Smothering Tithe
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
56%synergy
Force of Will
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
72%synergy
Rhystic Study
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
53%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
60%synergy
Ancient Tomb
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
64%synergy
Mana Vault
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
66%synergy
Farewell
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Spark Double
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Witch Enchanter
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Cryptic Annelid
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
25%synergy
Augury Owl
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Grand Abolisher
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Faerie Seer
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Monastery Mentor
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
The Council of Four
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Spellseeker
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Vexilus Praetor
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Onakke Oathkeeper
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Cavalier of Gales
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Alrund, God of the Cosmos
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Draco
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Triumph of Saint Katherine
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Drake
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Sigiled Starfish
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Solitude
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Trinket Mage
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Magus of the Moat
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Aang, Swift Savior
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Anticausal Vestige
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Dig Through Time
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Nexus of Fate
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Pact of Negation
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Flusterstorm
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Brainsurge
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Strix Serenade
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Narset's Reversal
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Opt
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Misdirection
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Mental Misstep
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Silence
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Permission Denied
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Frantic Search
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Orim's Chant
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Brain Freeze
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Reflection
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-16%synergy
Deliberate
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-19%synergy
Suspend
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Delay
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Pongify
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Graven Lore
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Chain of Vapor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Elminster's Simulacrum
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Banishing Stroke
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Snap
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Condescend
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Spell Pierce
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Sea Gate Restoration
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
62%synergy
Expropriate
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Solve the Equation
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Terminus
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Windfall
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Storm Herd
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Emeria's Call
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Temporal Trespass
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Foresee
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Time Stretch
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Time Warp
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Ponder
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Tamiyo's Epiphany
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Treasure Cruise
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Lórien Revealed
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Austere Command
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Ondu Inversion
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Ugin's Insight
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Enter the Infinite
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Wrath of God
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Timetwister
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Time Wipe
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Stock Up
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Commit // Memory
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Merchant Scroll
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Entreat the Angels
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Walk the Aeons
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Recall
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Fabricate
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Season of Weaving
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Clone Legion
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Everything Comes to Dust
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Introduction to Prophecy
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Sublime Exhalation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Step Through
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Time Spiral
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
41%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Crystal Ball
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Isochron Scepter
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Cursed Totem
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Torpor Orb
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
The Chain Veil
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Coat of Arms
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Ichormoon Gauntlet
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Oath of Teferi
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Propaganda
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Omen of the Sea
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Moat
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Divine Visitation
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Deification
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Ghostly Prison
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Shark Typhoon
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Anointed Procession
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Humility
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Land Tax
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Counterbalance
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Blind Obedience
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Netherese Puzzle-Ward
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Search for Azcanta
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
One with the Multiverse
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Trade Routes
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Wizard Class
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Regenerations Restored
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Intangible Virtue
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
The Legend of Kuruk
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Jace, Mirror Mage
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Narset Transcendent
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
The Wandering Emperor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
54%synergy
Reliquary Tower
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Urza's Saga
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Castle Vantress
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Command Beacon
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Three Tree City
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Den
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Wasteland
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Rivendell
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Kor Haven
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Seat of the Synod
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Isolated Watchtower
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Restless Anchorage
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Crystal Vein
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
New Benalia
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Progress
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Azorius Signet
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Fellwar Stone
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Thought Vessel
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Grim Monolith
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Mind Stone
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Mox Opal
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Worn Powerstone
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Island
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Plains
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Strand
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
60%synergy
Sea of Clouds
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
48%synergy
Misty Rainforest
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
65%synergy
Polluted Delta
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
64%synergy
Tundra
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
55%synergy
Glacial Fortress
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
62%synergy
Scalding Tarn
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
61%synergy
Meticulous Archive
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Mystic Gate
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Marsh Flats
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
53%synergy
Arid Mesa
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Windswept Heath
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Prismatic Vista
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Prairie Stream
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
-18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Deserted Beach
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Emeria's Call
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Nimbus Maze
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-14%synergy
City of Brass
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Ondu Inversion
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Azorius Chancery
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-16%synergy
Seachrome Coast
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Crystal Grotto
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Port Town
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-35%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-23%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Tranquil Cove
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy