Elminster (Commander) - Upgraded Control

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
Erode
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Mana Sculpt
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Seminar
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Mathemagics
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Serum Visions
72%inclusion36 decks50 decks
69%synergy
Preordain
74%inclusion37 decks50 decks
65%synergy
Mystic Speculation
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
61%synergy
Storm Herd
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
56%synergy
Foresee
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
55%synergy
Brainstorm
72%inclusion36 decks50 decks
54%synergy
Oath of Teferi
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
54%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
68%inclusion34 decks50 decks
53%synergy
Brainsurge
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
52%synergy
Tamiyo's Epiphany
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion37 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Counterspell
70%inclusion35 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Dovin's Veto
64%inclusion32 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Path to Exile
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Supreme Verdict
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Opt
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
39%synergy
Jace, Mirror Mage
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
47%synergy
Dig Through Time
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
43%synergy
Austere Command
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Farewell
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Smothering Tithe
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Force of Will
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Augury Owl
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Spark Double
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Faerie Seer
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Oji, the Exquisite Blade
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Displacer Kitten
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Elvish Mariner
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Cryptic Annelid
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Prognostic Sphinx
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Cavalier of Gales
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Sapphire Dragon
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Sigiled Starfish
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Siani, Eye of the Storm
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-15%synergy
Shadow Puppeteers
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
The Reality Chip
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Princess Yue
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Onakke Oathkeeper
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Thunderclap Wyvern
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Archmage of Runes
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Sphinx of Foresight
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Serum Sovereign
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Geist of the Archives
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Monastery Mentor
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
The Council of Four
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Bronze Walrus
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Junk Winder
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Draco
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Deliberate
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
40%synergy
Generous Gift
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Negate
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
29%synergy
Arcane Denial
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Aetherize
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Perplexing Test
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Silundi Vision
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Render Silent
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Frantic Search
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Elminster's Simulacrum
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Precognitive Perception
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Reality Shift
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Disenchant
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Reprieve
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Reflection
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Contact Other Plane
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Confluence
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Narset's Reversal
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Unexplained Absence
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Condescend
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Force of Negation
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
5%synergy
No More Lies
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Evacuation
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Pongify
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Get Lost
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Diviner's Portent
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Return to Dust
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Council's Deliberation
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Fact or Fiction
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Aetherspouts
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Permission Denied
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Delay
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Long-Term Plans
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Long River's Pull
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Confounding Riddle
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Said // Done
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Ugin's Insight
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
41%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
41%synergy
Terminus
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
36%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
33%synergy
Ponder
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Temporal Mastery
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
31%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Ondu Inversion
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Lórien Revealed
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Personal Tutor
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Solve the Equation
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Treasure Cruise
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Emeria's Call
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Cleansing Nova
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Interpret the Signs
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Scour All Possibilities
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Entreat the Angels
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Wrath of God
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Doomskar
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Everything Comes to Dust
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Time Stretch
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Day of Judgment
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Sunfall
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Curse of the Swine
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Finale of Glory
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Commit // Memory
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Clone Legion
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Finale of Revelation
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Blatant Thievery
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
10%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Expropriate
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Devout Invocation
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Martial Coup
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Makindi Stampede
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Time Wipe
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Devastation Tide
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Dream Cache
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Fumigate
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Requisition Raid
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Inscription of Insight
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Dismantling Wave
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Enter the Infinite
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Split Up
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Scroll Rack
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
33%synergy
The Temporal Anchor
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Crystal Ball
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Pearl Medallion
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Ichormoon Gauntlet
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Brainstone
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Crawlspace
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Mazemind Tome
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Intangible Virtue
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Propaganda
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Ghostly Prison
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Divine Visitation
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Netherese Puzzle-Ward
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Shark Typhoon
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Deification
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Lost Isle Calling
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Remora
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Out of Time
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Oath of Jace
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Anointed Procession
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Elspeth's Talent
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Talent
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Champions from Beyond
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Gravitational Shift
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
One with the Multiverse
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Favorable Winds
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Wizard Class
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Omen of the Sea
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Rhystic Study
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-15%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Court of Grace
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Penance
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
The Legend of Kuruk
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Narset Transcendent
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
The Wandering Emperor
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
36%synergy
Castle Vantress
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
37%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Halimar Depths
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Rivendell
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
5%synergy
New Benalia
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Restless Anchorage
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Moonring Island
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Three Tree City
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion42 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion40 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Signet
68%inclusion34 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Progress
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Midnight Clock
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Marble Diamond
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Wand of the Worldsoul
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Worn Powerstone
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Misleading Signpost
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion48 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Island
90%inclusion45 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Plains
90%inclusion45 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Glacial Fortress
76%inclusion38 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Prairie Stream
72%inclusion36 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
72%inclusion36 decks50 decks
34%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
66%inclusion33 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Sea of Clouds
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Deserted Beach
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Port Town
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Meticulous Archive
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Gate
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Flooded Strand
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Crystal Grotto
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
35%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Ondu Inversion
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Emeria's Call
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
22%synergy
The Grey Havens
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Silundi Vision
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Demolition Field
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Nimbus Maze
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Tundra
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Seachrome Coast
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Polluted Delta
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Rumble Arena
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Makindi Stampede
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Tranquil Cove
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-11%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy