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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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Glen Elendra's Answer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Keep Out
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Winnowing
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Serum Visions
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
70%synergy
Preordain
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
64%synergy
Mystic Speculation
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
61%synergy
Brainstorm
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
58%synergy
Foresee
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
56%synergy
Brainsurge
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
56%synergy
Storm Herd
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
56%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
53%synergy
Oath of Teferi
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
51%synergy
Jace, Mirror Mage
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Counterspell
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Dovin's Veto
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Path to Exile
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Supreme Verdict
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Opt
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Austere Command
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Tamiyo's Epiphany
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
45%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Farewell
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Protection
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Smothering Tithe
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Force of Will
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Rhystic Study
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-12%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Augury Owl
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Faerie Seer
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Spark Double
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Oji, the Exquisite Blade
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Displacer Kitten
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Cryptic Annelid
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Elvish Mariner
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Prognostic Sphinx
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Cavalier of Gales
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-14%synergy
Sapphire Dragon
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
The Reality Chip
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Princess Yue
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Shadow Puppeteers
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Thunderclap Wyvern
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Archmage of Runes
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Sigiled Starfish
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Monastery Mentor
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
The Council of Four
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Bronze Walrus
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Junk Winder
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Draco
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Serum Visionary
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Magus of the Moat
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Archaeomancer
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Wizards of Thay
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Sphinx of Foresight
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Dig Through Time
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
43%synergy
Deliberate
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
43%synergy
Generous Gift
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Negate
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Mana Drain
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Perplexing Test
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Silundi Vision
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Render Silent
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Frantic Search
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Precognitive Perception
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Elminster's Simulacrum
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Disenchant
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Reality Shift
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Reflection
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Confluence
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
No More Lies
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Reprieve
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Unexplained Absence
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Contact Other Plane
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Condescend
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Permission Denied
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Narset's Reversal
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Evacuation
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Pongify
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Return to Dust
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Delay
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Cryptic Command
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Council's Deliberation
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Fact or Fiction
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Aetherspouts
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Get Lost
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Said // Done
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Delightful Discovery
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Archmage's Charm
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Submerge
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Banishing Stroke
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Ugin's Insight
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Terminus
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Ponder
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Temporal Mastery
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Treasure Cruise
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Lórien Revealed
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Personal Tutor
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Solve the Equation
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Ondu Inversion
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Emeria's Call
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Cleansing Nova
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Time Stretch
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Interpret the Signs
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Everything Comes to Dust
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Entreat the Angels
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Doomskar
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Curse of the Swine
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Clone Legion
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Day of Judgment
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Wrath of God
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Scour All Possibilities
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Finale of Glory
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Devout Invocation
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Martial Coup
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Makindi Stampede
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Time Wipe
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Devastation Tide
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Commit // Memory
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Finale of Revelation
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Dream Cache
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Blatant Thievery
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Temporal Trespass
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Requisition Raid
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Inscription of Insight
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Dismantling Wave
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Wash Out
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Fumigate
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Sunfall
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Scroll Rack
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
32%synergy
The Temporal Anchor
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Crystal Ball
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Pearl Medallion
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Ichormoon Gauntlet
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Crawlspace
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Brainstone
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Intangible Virtue
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Propaganda
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Ghostly Prison
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Divine Visitation
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Lost Isle Calling
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Netherese Puzzle-Ward
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Remora
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Deification
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Shark Typhoon
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Anointed Procession
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Elspeth's Talent
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Gravitational Shift
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
One with the Multiverse
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Wizard Class
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Out of Time
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Oath of Jace
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Talent
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Court of Grace
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Champions from Beyond
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Favorable Winds
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Omen of the Sea
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Penance
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
The Legend of Kuruk
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Narset Transcendent
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
38%synergy
Reliquary Tower
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Castle Vantress
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Halimar Depths
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Rivendell
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
New Benalia
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Restless Anchorage
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Moonring Island
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Three Tree City
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion40 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Signet
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Progress
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Midnight Clock
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Marble Diamond
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Wand of the Worldsoul
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Misleading Signpost
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion43 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Island
91%inclusion41 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Plains
91%inclusion41 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Glacial Fortress
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Prairie Stream
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Sea of Clouds
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Deserted Beach
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Port Town
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Chancery
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Meticulous Archive
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Gate
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Crystal Grotto
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Flooded Strand
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
2%synergy
The Grey Havens
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Ondu Inversion
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Emeria's Call
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Silundi Vision
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Demolition Field
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Nimbus Maze
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Rumble Arena
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Tundra
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Seachrome Coast
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Makindi Stampede
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Tranquil Cove
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Meandering River
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy