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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
Preordain
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
76%synergy
Mystic Speculation
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
70%synergy
Mana Drain
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
70%synergy
Serum Visions
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
68%synergy
Temporal Mastery
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
65%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
65%synergy
Personal Tutor
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
65%synergy
Brainstorm
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
63%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
58%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
56%synergy
Farewell
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
48%synergy
Swan Song
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
56%synergy
Displacer Kitten
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Dovin's Veto
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
20%synergy
The One Ring
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
49%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Esper Sentinel
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
82%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
68%synergy
Force of Will
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
77%synergy
Smothering Tithe
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
61%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
59%synergy
Rhystic Study
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
52%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
56%synergy
Mana Vault
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
65%synergy
Ancient Tomb
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
59%synergy
Teferi's Protection
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Creatures
Snapcaster Mage
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Spark Double
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Grand Abolisher
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Cryptic Annelid
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
26%synergy
Faerie Seer
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Augury Owl
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Monastery Mentor
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Archaeomancer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Cavalier of Gales
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Spellseeker
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
The Council of Four
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Magus of the Moat
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Onakke Oathkeeper
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Vexilus Praetor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Triumph of Saint Katherine
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Trinket Mage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Force of Negation
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Counterspell
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Nexus of Fate
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Dig Through Time
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Sink into Stupor
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Pact of Negation
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Brainsurge
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Flusterstorm
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Permission Denied
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Silence
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Mental Misstep
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Opt
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Strix Serenade
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Delay
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Misdirection
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Narset's Reversal
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Suspend
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-19%synergy
Spell Pierce
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Graven Lore
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Frantic Search
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Reflection
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Banishing Stroke
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Deliberate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Brain Freeze
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Snap
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Sea Gate Restoration
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
66%synergy
Expropriate
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Solve the Equation
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
48%synergy
Supreme Verdict
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Time Warp
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Terminus
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Emeria's Call
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Windfall
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Storm Herd
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Foresee
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Ponder
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Tamiyo's Epiphany
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Lórien Revealed
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Time Stretch
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Temporal Trespass
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Ondu Inversion
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Austere Command
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Treasure Cruise
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Wrath of God
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Ugin's Insight
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Timetwister
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Enter the Infinite
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Merchant Scroll
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Entreat the Angels
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Time Wipe
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Walk the Aeons
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Everything Comes to Dust
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Recall
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Commit // Memory
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Introduction to Prophecy
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Time Spiral
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Scroll Rack
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Crystal Ball
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Cursed Totem
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Torpor Orb
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Isochron Scepter
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
The Chain Veil
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Ichormoon Gauntlet
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Oath of Teferi
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Mystic Remora
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Propaganda
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Shark Typhoon
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Moat
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Omen of the Sea
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Deification
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Humility
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Ghostly Prison
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Divine Visitation
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Blind Obedience
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Anointed Procession
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Search for Azcanta
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Netherese Puzzle-Ward
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Trade Routes
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Regenerations Restored
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
The Legend of Kuruk
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Jace, Mirror Mage
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Narset Transcendent
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
The Wandering Emperor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Urza's Saga
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Castle Vantress
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Command Beacon
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Wasteland
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Three Tree City
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Isolated Watchtower
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Restless Anchorage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Rivendell
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Kor Haven
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Seat of the Synod
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Den
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
New Benalia
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Progress
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Azorius Signet
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Chrome Mox
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Grim Monolith
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Mox Diamond
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Lotus Petal
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
64%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
49%synergy
Island
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Sea of Clouds
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Plains
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Glacial Fortress
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Misty Rainforest
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
69%synergy
Polluted Delta
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
68%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
66%synergy
Scalding Tarn
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
64%synergy
Tundra
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
59%synergy
Meticulous Archive
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
53%synergy
Mystic Gate
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Marsh Flats
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
55%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Arid Mesa
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Windswept Heath
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Prairie Stream
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Deserted Beach
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Prismatic Vista
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Emeria's Call
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Sink into Stupor
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Ondu Inversion
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Nimbus Maze
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
City of Brass
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Chancery
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-18%synergy
Seachrome Coast
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Crystal Grotto
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-19%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-21%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Port Town
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-33%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy