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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Preordain
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
73%synergy
Mystic Speculation
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
72%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
72%synergy
Mana Drain
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
71%synergy
Temporal Mastery
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
68%synergy
Personal Tutor
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
68%synergy
Serum Visions
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
66%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
61%synergy
Brainstorm
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Scroll Rack
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Swan Song
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Farewell
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Counterspell
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Displacer Kitten
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Dovin's Veto
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Path to Exile
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
83%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
69%synergy
Smothering Tithe
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
58%synergy
Force of Will
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
74%synergy
Rhystic Study
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
58%synergy
Mana Vault
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
67%synergy
Teferi's Protection
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Ancient Tomb
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
62%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Witch Enchanter
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Cryptic Annelid
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Spark Double
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Augury Owl
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
22%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Faerie Seer
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Grand Abolisher
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Monastery Mentor
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
The Council of Four
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Spellseeker
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Vexilus Praetor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Cavalier of Gales
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Onakke Oathkeeper
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Triumph of Saint Katherine
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Sigiled Starfish
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Archaeomancer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Solitude
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Trinket Mage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Alrund, God of the Cosmos
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Magus of the Moat
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Aang, Swift Savior
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Anticausal Vestige
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Force of Negation
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Dig Through Time
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
44%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Nexus of Fate
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Sink into Stupor
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Pact of Negation
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Brainsurge
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Narset's Reversal
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Generous Gift
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Opt
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Silence
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Strix Serenade
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Flusterstorm
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Permission Denied
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Misdirection
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Delay
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Suspend
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Deliberate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Mental Misstep
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Elminster's Simulacrum
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Reflection
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Banishing Stroke
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Brain Freeze
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Spell Pierce
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Graven Lore
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Condescend
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Sea Gate Restoration
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Supreme Verdict
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Expropriate
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Solve the Equation
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Storm Herd
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Terminus
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Emeria's Call
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Foresee
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Windfall
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Time Stretch
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Temporal Trespass
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Time Warp
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Tamiyo's Epiphany
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Ponder
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Lórien Revealed
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Austere Command
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Ondu Inversion
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Treasure Cruise
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Wrath of God
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Ugin's Insight
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Enter the Infinite
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Timetwister
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Time Wipe
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Entreat the Angels
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Stock Up
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Merchant Scroll
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Commit // Memory
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Clone Legion
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Time Spiral
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Everything Comes to Dust
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Introduction to Prophecy
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Walk the Aeons
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Sublime Exhalation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Crystal Ball
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
The Chain Veil
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Cursed Totem
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Torpor Orb
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Coat of Arms
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Ichormoon Gauntlet
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Oath of Teferi
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Mystic Remora
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Propaganda
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Moat
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Divine Visitation
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Ghostly Prison
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Omen of the Sea
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Shark Typhoon
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Deification
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Humility
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
The Legend of Kuruk
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Blind Obedience
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Anointed Procession
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Netherese Puzzle-Ward
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Search for Azcanta
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
One with the Multiverse
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Regenerations Restored
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Intangible Virtue
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Counterbalance
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Trade Routes
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Wizard Class
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Jace, Mirror Mage
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Narset Transcendent
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
The Wandering Emperor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Reliquary Tower
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Castle Vantress
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Command Beacon
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Mistrise Village
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
11%synergy
Wasteland
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Three Tree City
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Rivendell
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Kor Haven
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Isolated Watchtower
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
New Benalia
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Restless Anchorage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Progress
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Azorius Signet
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Chrome Mox
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Grim Monolith
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Mind Stone
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Mox Diamond
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Lotus Petal
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Mox Amber
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Flooded Strand
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Sea of Clouds
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Island
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Plains
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Glacial Fortress
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Misty Rainforest
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
66%synergy
Polluted Delta
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
66%synergy
Tundra
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
61%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Meticulous Archive
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Scalding Tarn
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
62%synergy
Marsh Flats
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Mystic Gate
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Prairie Stream
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Deserted Beach
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Arid Mesa
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Windswept Heath
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Emeria's Call
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Witch Enchanter
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Sink into Stupor
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Nimbus Maze
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Ondu Inversion
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Chancery
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Crystal Grotto
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-22%synergy
Seachrome Coast
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Port Town
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-34%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy