Elminster (Commander) - Upgraded

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
Erode
4.2%inclusion3 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Restoration Seminar
4.2%inclusion3 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Mana Sculpt
4.2%inclusion3 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
4.0%inclusion3 decks75 decks
4%synergy
The Dawning Archaic
2.6%inclusion2 decks78 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Preordain
80%inclusion375 decks469 decks
71%synergy
Serum Visions
74%inclusion348 decks469 decks
71%synergy
Mystic Speculation
68%inclusion320 decks469 decks
67%synergy
Foresee
67%inclusion316 decks469 decks
66%synergy
Storm Herd
69%inclusion322 decks469 decks
64%synergy
Oath of Teferi
66%inclusion309 decks469 decks
64%synergy
Jace, Mirror Mage
62%inclusion293 decks469 decks
61%synergy
Tamiyo's Epiphany
60%inclusion280 decks469 decks
58%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
68%inclusion318 decks469 decks
52%synergy
Ugin's Insight
53%inclusion249 decks469 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion333 decks469 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
65%inclusion303 decks469 decks
47%synergy
Counterspell
62%inclusion289 decks469 decks
8%synergy
Path to Exile
57%inclusion268 decks469 decks
4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
50%inclusion235 decks469 decks
12%synergy
Opt
50%inclusion233 decks469 decks
40%synergy
Dig Through Time
49%inclusion231 decks469 decks
46%synergy
Deliberate
49%inclusion230 decks469 decks
47%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
48%inclusion224 decks469 decks
47%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
47%inclusion221 decks469 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
38%inclusion180 decks469 decks
25%synergy
Farewell
37%inclusion172 decks469 decks
19%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
18%inclusion83 decks469 decks
-4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion75 decks469 decks
0%synergy
Smothering Tithe
15%inclusion71 decks469 decks
-9%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
12%inclusion56 decks469 decks
2%synergy
Rhystic Study
12%inclusion56 decks469 decks
-11%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
10%inclusion46 decks469 decks
-7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion45 decks469 decks
-6%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.1%inclusion38 decks469 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Cryptic Annelid
42%inclusion195 decks469 decks
41%synergy
Augury Owl
41%inclusion194 decks469 decks
39%synergy
Spark Double
40%inclusion189 decks469 decks
36%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
39%inclusion158 decks408 decks
38%synergy
Faerie Seer
37%inclusion174 decks469 decks
36%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
30%inclusion142 decks469 decks
25%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
27%inclusion128 decks469 decks
23%synergy
Siani, Eye of the Storm
27%inclusion126 decks469 decks
26%synergy
Elvish Mariner
25%inclusion116 decks469 decks
22%synergy
Sigiled Starfish
25%inclusion116 decks469 decks
24%synergy
Displacer Kitten
24%inclusion114 decks469 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
22%inclusion105 decks469 decks
21%synergy
Oji, the Exquisite Blade
22%inclusion101 decks469 decks
17%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
20%inclusion96 decks469 decks
20%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
19%inclusion87 decks469 decks
17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion81 decks469 decks
5%synergy
Prognostic Sphinx
17%inclusion79 decks469 decks
16%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
16%inclusion77 decks469 decks
6%synergy
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
15%inclusion69 decks469 decks
14%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
14%inclusion64 decks469 decks
9%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
13%inclusion63 decks469 decks
12%synergy
Sphinx of Foresight
13%inclusion61 decks469 decks
12%synergy
Princess Yue
12%inclusion33 decks285 decks
11%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
11%inclusion51 decks469 decks
8%synergy
The Reality Chip
11%inclusion50 decks469 decks
5%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
10%inclusion48 decks469 decks
6%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
10%inclusion48 decks469 decks
8%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
10%inclusion48 decks469 decks
2%synergy
Shadow Puppeteers
10%inclusion46 decks469 decks
9%synergy
Cavalier of Gales
10%inclusion45 decks469 decks
9%synergy
Sapphire Dragon
10%inclusion45 decks469 decks
9%synergy
Draco
10%inclusion45 decks469 decks
9%synergy
Ojutai, Soul of Winter
9.4%inclusion44 decks469 decks
9%synergy
Vexilus Praetor
9.2%inclusion43 decks469 decks
8%synergy
Wizards of Thay
9.0%inclusion42 decks469 decks
8%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
8.3%inclusion34 decks408 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.3%inclusion39 decks469 decks
-16%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
8.3%inclusion39 decks469 decks
4%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
7.9%inclusion37 decks469 decks
4%synergy
Onakke Oathkeeper
7.5%inclusion35 decks469 decks
7%synergy
Esper Sentinel
7.0%inclusion33 decks469 decks
-15%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.8%inclusion32 decks469 decks
0%synergy
Thunderclap Wyvern
6.6%inclusion31 decks469 decks
3%synergy
Geist of the Archives
6.2%inclusion29 decks469 decks
6%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
6.2%inclusion29 decks469 decks
4%synergy
Serum Visionary
6.2%inclusion29 decks469 decks
5%synergy
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
6.0%inclusion28 decks469 decks
6%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
5.9%inclusion22 decks371 decks
3%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
5.8%inclusion27 decks469 decks
3%synergy
Bronze Walrus
5.8%inclusion27 decks469 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
43%inclusion202 decks469 decks
12%synergy
Negate
36%inclusion169 decks469 decks
8%synergy
Brainsurge
34%inclusion160 decks469 decks
32%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
34%inclusion158 decks469 decks
31%synergy
Elminster's Simulacrum
33%inclusion154 decks469 decks
32%synergy
Arcane Denial
30%inclusion141 decks469 decks
5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
30%inclusion140 decks469 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion124 decks469 decks
13%synergy
Precognitive Perception
22%inclusion104 decks469 decks
22%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
22%inclusion102 decks469 decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
21%inclusion97 decks469 decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion85 decks469 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Reflection
18%inclusion83 decks469 decks
15%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
17%inclusion78 decks469 decks
8%synergy
Aetherize
16%inclusion74 decks469 decks
6%synergy
Perplexing Test
14%inclusion67 decks469 decks
13%synergy
Narset's Reversal
14%inclusion65 decks469 decks
10%synergy
Silundi Vision
14%inclusion64 decks469 decks
12%synergy
Condescend
14%inclusion64 decks469 decks
13%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
13%inclusion60 decks469 decks
6%synergy
Frantic Search
12%inclusion57 decks469 decks
0%synergy
Diviner's Portent
12%inclusion54 decks469 decks
11%synergy
Contact Other Plane
11%inclusion52 decks469 decks
11%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion50 decks469 decks
3%synergy
Pongify
10%inclusion47 decks469 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Confluence
8.5%inclusion40 decks469 decks
7%synergy
Guiding Bolt
8.5%inclusion40 decks469 decks
8%synergy
Nexus of Fate
8.3%inclusion39 decks469 decks
7%synergy
Mirrorform
8.2%inclusion18 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Disenchant
8.1%inclusion38 decks469 decks
0%synergy
Render Silent
7.5%inclusion35 decks469 decks
0%synergy
Dissolve
7.2%inclusion34 decks469 decks
7%synergy
Force of Negation
7.2%inclusion34 decks469 decks
0%synergy
No More Lies
7.2%inclusion34 decks469 decks
3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.8%inclusion32 decks469 decks
1%synergy
Bane's Contingency
6.4%inclusion30 decks469 decks
6%synergy
Reprieve
6.4%inclusion30 decks469 decks
2%synergy
Force of Will
6.0%inclusion28 decks469 decks
-2%synergy
Council's Deliberation
5.8%inclusion27 decks469 decks
6%synergy
Perch Protection
5.5%inclusion26 decks469 decks
3%synergy
Permission Denied
5.3%inclusion25 decks469 decks
0%synergy
Emergency Powers
5.1%inclusion24 decks469 decks
3%synergy
Judge Unworthy
5.1%inclusion24 decks469 decks
5%synergy
Unwind
5.1%inclusion24 decks469 decks
1%synergy
Banishing Stroke
5.1%inclusion24 decks469 decks
5%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Treasure Cruise
40%inclusion186 decks469 decks
37%synergy
Terminus
39%inclusion181 decks469 decks
37%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
38%inclusion177 decks469 decks
35%synergy
Temporal Mastery
36%inclusion170 decks469 decks
35%synergy
Interpret the Signs
36%inclusion167 decks469 decks
35%synergy
Clone Legion
34%inclusion158 decks469 decks
32%synergy
Supreme Verdict
33%inclusion157 decks469 decks
6%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
31%inclusion145 decks469 decks
26%synergy
Austere Command
30%inclusion141 decks469 decks
16%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
28%inclusion129 decks469 decks
22%synergy
Ponder
27%inclusion126 decks469 decks
16%synergy
Time Stretch
25%inclusion117 decks469 decks
23%synergy
Ondu Inversion
22%inclusion101 decks469 decks
19%synergy
Personal Tutor
21%inclusion100 decks469 decks
19%synergy
Solve the Equation
21%inclusion100 decks469 decks
17%synergy
Emeria's Call
20%inclusion96 decks469 decks
19%synergy
Entreat the Angels
17%inclusion78 decks469 decks
16%synergy
Commit // Memory
16%inclusion75 decks469 decks
15%synergy
Expropriate
15%inclusion72 decks469 decks
14%synergy
Scour All Possibilities
15%inclusion70 decks469 decks
14%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
14%inclusion68 decks469 decks
14%synergy
Temporal Trespass
14%inclusion65 decks469 decks
13%synergy
Lórien Revealed
13%inclusion62 decks469 decks
11%synergy
Finale of Glory
12%inclusion56 decks469 decks
9%synergy
Devout Invocation
11%inclusion52 decks469 decks
11%synergy
Wrath of God
11%inclusion50 decks469 decks
4%synergy
Everything Comes to Dust
10%inclusion47 decks469 decks
9%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
10%inclusion45 decks469 decks
6%synergy
Day of Judgment
9.2%inclusion43 decks469 decks
7%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
9.0%inclusion42 decks469 decks
7%synergy
Blatant Thievery
7.9%inclusion37 decks469 decks
8%synergy
Finale of Revelation
7.7%inclusion36 decks469 decks
4%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
7.7%inclusion36 decks469 decks
5%synergy
Cleansing Nova
7.5%inclusion35 decks469 decks
3%synergy
Enter the Infinite
6.8%inclusion32 decks469 decks
6%synergy
Time Wipe
6.6%inclusion31 decks469 decks
-7%synergy
Martial Coup
6.2%inclusion29 decks469 decks
4%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
5.8%inclusion27 decks469 decks
5%synergy
Sunfall
5.3%inclusion25 decks469 decks
4%synergy
Windfall
5.1%inclusion24 decks469 decks
-7%synergy
Curse of the Swine
5.1%inclusion24 decks469 decks
2%synergy
Time Warp
5.1%inclusion24 decks469 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
44%inclusion130 decks293 decks
43%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
36%inclusion171 decks469 decks
30%synergy
The Temporal Anchor
35%inclusion166 decks469 decks
34%synergy
Crystal Ball
33%inclusion154 decks469 decks
32%synergy
Scroll Rack
30%inclusion141 decks469 decks
29%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion89 decks469 decks
8%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
16%inclusion77 decks469 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
9.4%inclusion44 decks469 decks
1%synergy
Ichormoon Gauntlet
8.3%inclusion39 decks469 decks
8%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
7.9%inclusion37 decks469 decks
1%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
7.0%inclusion33 decks469 decks
6%synergy
Mazemind Tome
6.8%inclusion32 decks469 decks
6%synergy
Witching Well
6.4%inclusion30 decks469 decks
6%synergy
Pearl Medallion
6.2%inclusion29 decks469 decks
-1%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
6.2%inclusion29 decks469 decks
6%synergy
Brainstone
5.1%inclusion24 decks469 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Jace's Sanctum
47%inclusion219 decks469 decks
45%synergy
Intangible Virtue
41%inclusion194 decks469 decks
35%synergy
Netherese Puzzle-Ward
40%inclusion189 decks469 decks
39%synergy
Deification
30%inclusion142 decks469 decks
30%synergy
Lost Isle Calling
26%inclusion123 decks469 decks
26%synergy
Propaganda
26%inclusion123 decks469 decks
0%synergy
Ghostly Prison
22%inclusion104 decks469 decks
-2%synergy
Divine Visitation
18%inclusion84 decks469 decks
16%synergy
Favorable Winds
17%inclusion81 decks469 decks
11%synergy
Shark Typhoon
17%inclusion78 decks469 decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Talent
13%inclusion62 decks469 decks
13%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion52 decks469 decks
9%synergy
One with the Multiverse
11%inclusion51 decks469 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion51 decks469 decks
-5%synergy
Gravitational Shift
10%inclusion46 decks469 decks
6%synergy
Anointed Procession
9.4%inclusion44 decks469 decks
5%synergy
Penance
9.0%inclusion42 decks469 decks
9%synergy
Omen of the Sea
7.9%inclusion37 decks469 decks
4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.9%inclusion37 decks469 decks
-2%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
7.9%inclusion37 decks469 decks
7%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
7.9%inclusion37 decks469 decks
5%synergy
Oath of Jace
7.5%inclusion35 decks469 decks
7%synergy
The Legend of Kuruk
6.5%inclusion19 decks293 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
6.2%inclusion29 decks469 decks
-3%synergy
Eyes Everywhere
6.0%inclusion28 decks469 decks
6%synergy
Elspeth's Talent
5.8%inclusion27 decks469 decks
6%synergy
Regenerations Restored
5.8%inclusion27 decks469 decks
5%synergy
Wizard Class
5.5%inclusion26 decks469 decks
-1%synergy
Champions from Beyond
5.1%inclusion21 decks408 decks
4%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.1%inclusion24 decks469 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
25%inclusion118 decks469 decks
15%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
12%inclusion54 decks434 decks
10%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
10%inclusion46 decks469 decks
9%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
7.9%inclusion37 decks469 decks
5%synergy
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
7.5%inclusion35 decks469 decks
7%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
6.2%inclusion29 decks469 decks
4%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
6.2%inclusion29 decks469 decks
5%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
5.5%inclusion26 decks469 decks
3%synergy
Narset Transcendent
5.3%inclusion25 decks469 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
63%inclusion297 decks469 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
52%inclusion246 decks469 decks
35%synergy
Castle Vantress
48%inclusion224 decks469 decks
42%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
42%inclusion196 decks469 decks
41%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion99 decks469 decks
2%synergy
Halimar Depths
21%inclusion98 decks469 decks
19%synergy
Rivendell
20%inclusion92 decks469 decks
15%synergy
New Benalia
20%inclusion92 decks469 decks
19%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion64 decks469 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion48 decks469 decks
3%synergy
Isolated Watchtower
9.2%inclusion43 decks469 decks
9%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
8.3%inclusion39 decks469 decks
4%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.9%inclusion37 decks469 decks
3%synergy
Restless Anchorage
7.9%inclusion37 decks469 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.0%inclusion33 decks469 decks
-4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.6%inclusion31 decks469 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
6.2%inclusion29 decks469 decks
3%synergy
Karn's Bastion
5.1%inclusion24 decks469 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion422 decks469 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion413 decks469 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Signet
70%inclusion326 decks469 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
57%inclusion269 decks469 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Progress
56%inclusion262 decks469 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
34%inclusion161 decks469 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion153 decks469 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
21%inclusion99 decks469 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion67 decks469 decks
-1%synergy
Sky Diamond
14%inclusion66 decks469 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
12%inclusion56 decks469 decks
4%synergy
Marble Diamond
11%inclusion50 decks469 decks
3%synergy
Wand of the Worldsoul
9.0%inclusion42 decks469 decks
8%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
8.1%inclusion35 decks433 decks
8%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.4%inclusion26 decks350 decks
1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.2%inclusion34 decks469 decks
3%synergy
Mana Geode
6.2%inclusion29 decks469 decks
6%synergy
Heraldic Banner
5.3%inclusion25 decks469 decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.1%inclusion24 decks469 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
93%inclusion437 decks469 decks
8%synergy
Island
93%inclusion437 decks469 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion436 decks469 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
76%inclusion358 decks469 decks
39%synergy
Prairie Stream
70%inclusion329 decks469 decks
4%synergy
Glacial Fortress
70%inclusion327 decks469 decks
7%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
58%inclusion270 decks469 decks
10%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
53%inclusion249 decks469 decks
9%synergy
Sea of Clouds
51%inclusion240 decks469 decks
12%synergy
Deserted Beach
50%inclusion234 decks469 decks
10%synergy
Port Town
47%inclusion221 decks469 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Chancery
47%inclusion220 decks469 decks
10%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
44%inclusion207 decks469 decks
9%synergy
Crystal Grotto
42%inclusion196 decks469 decks
41%synergy
Flooded Strand
39%inclusion181 decks469 decks
6%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
35%inclusion162 decks469 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Gate
33%inclusion157 decks469 decks
10%synergy
Nimbus Maze
33%inclusion156 decks469 decks
11%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
31%inclusion146 decks469 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
28%inclusion129 decks469 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion125 decks469 decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion124 decks469 decks
13%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
25%inclusion119 decks469 decks
4%synergy
Meticulous Archive
24%inclusion114 decks469 decks
6%synergy
The Grey Havens
22%inclusion104 decks469 decks
21%synergy
Ondu Inversion
22%inclusion101 decks469 decks
19%synergy
Emeria's Call
20%inclusion96 decks469 decks
19%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion81 decks469 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion80 decks469 decks
1%synergy
Seachrome Coast
17%inclusion79 decks469 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion71 decks469 decks
-1%synergy
Tranquil Cove
15%inclusion70 decks469 decks
-4%synergy
Silundi Vision
14%inclusion64 decks469 decks
12%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion61 decks469 decks
5%synergy
Rumble Arena
12%inclusion33 decks285 decks
11%synergy
Tundra
11%inclusion50 decks469 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.4%inclusion44 decks469 decks
-1%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
8.7%inclusion41 decks469 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.7%inclusion41 decks469 decks
1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
8.1%inclusion38 decks469 decks
1%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
7.9%inclusion37 decks469 decks
0%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
7.9%inclusion37 decks469 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
7.9%inclusion37 decks469 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
7.2%inclusion34 decks469 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.8%inclusion32 decks469 decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.8%inclusion32 decks469 decks
0%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.6%inclusion31 decks469 decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.6%inclusion31 decks469 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.4%inclusion30 decks469 decks
0%synergy
Arid Mesa
6.0%inclusion28 decks469 decks
0%synergy