Gandalf of the Secret Fire (Commander) - Burn

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Benjamin Levin
Oct 21, 2025
How Fun Are All of the Jeskai Commanders?
There are dozens of Jeskai commanders available now, but which ones are fun to play? Let's break them all down.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bender's Waterskin
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Katara, Waterbending Master
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Professor Zei, Anthropologist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Olórin's Searing Light
91%inclusion59 decks65 decks
89%synergy
Flame of Anor
91%inclusion59 decks65 decks
88%synergy
Fiery Inscription
89%inclusion58 decks65 decks
86%synergy
Guttersnipe
88%inclusion57 decks65 decks
81%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
63%inclusion41 decks65 decks
61%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
72%inclusion47 decks65 decks
59%synergy
Lightning Bolt
63%inclusion41 decks65 decks
55%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
54%inclusion35 decks65 decks
53%synergy
Prismari Command
58%inclusion38 decks65 decks
53%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
52%inclusion34 decks65 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion48 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Boros Charm
68%inclusion44 decks65 decks
47%synergy
Path to Exile
66%inclusion43 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
65%inclusion42 decks65 decks
40%synergy
Brainstorm
63%inclusion41 decks65 decks
43%synergy
Opt
58%inclusion38 decks65 decks
46%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
58%inclusion38 decks65 decks
47%synergy
Frantic Search
55%inclusion36 decks65 decks
40%synergy
Fury Charm
51%inclusion33 decks65 decks
49%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
49%inclusion32 decks65 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Mystical Tutor
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Rhystic Study
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
-4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Coruscation Mage
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
46%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
45%inclusion29 decks65 decks
44%synergy
Archmage of Runes
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
40%synergy
Wizards of Thay
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
41%synergy
Electrostatic Field
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
39%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
36%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
27%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
29%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
25%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
31%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
27%synergy
Firebrand Archer
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
28%synergy
Jhoira's Timebug
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
26%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
22%synergy
Young Pyromancer
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Time Beetle
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
22%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Monastery Mentor
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Urabrask
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Rift Elemental
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
18%synergy
High Fae Trickster
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Elsha of the Infinite
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Heartflame Duelist
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Nalfeshnee
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Narset, Enlightened Exile
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Radiant Scrollwielder
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Mysidian Elder
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Press the Enemy
46%inclusion30 decks65 decks
45%synergy
Lightning Helix
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
41%synergy
Generous Gift
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Consider
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
32%synergy
Archmage's Charm
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
41%synergy
Mystic Confluence
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
37%synergy
Courageous Resolve
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
39%synergy
Clockspinning
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
36%synergy
Dust of Moments
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
37%synergy
Izzet Charm
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
31%synergy
Quick Study
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
30%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
28%synergy
Abrade
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Snap
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
22%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Jeskai Charm
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Display of Power
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
25%synergy
Counterspell
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
-9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Cryptic Command
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Chaos Warp
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Impulse
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Silundi Vision
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Cast into the Fire
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Supreme Will
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Reprieve
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Reroute Systems
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Fact or Fiction
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Dig Through Time
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Brainsurge
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Protection Magic
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Nexus of Fate
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Riot Control
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Pongify
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Smite the Deathless
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Big Score
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Jeskai Revelation
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Spellgyre
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Anticipate
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Wear // Tear
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Thraben Charm
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Gandalf's Sanction
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
41%synergy
Blasphemous Act
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
16%synergy
All of History, All at Once
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
27%synergy
Sorcerous Squall
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
27%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
25%synergy
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Boltwave
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Ponder
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Preordain
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Supreme Verdict
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Vandalblast
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Confluence
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Rousing Refrain
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Mana Geyser
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Grapeshot
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Lórien Revealed
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Expressive Iteration
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Windfall
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
The Wedding of River Song
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Crackle with Power
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Birthday Escape
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Time Warp
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Solve the Equation
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Past in Flames
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Chronomantic Escape
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Flame Rift
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood's End
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Riverwheel Sweep
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
31%synergy
Primal Amulet
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
25%synergy
Glamdring
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Rotating Fireplace
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-15%synergy
Unstable Amulet
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
36%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
34%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
26%synergy
As Foretold
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
22%synergy
Propaganda
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Sorcerer Class
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Aria of Flame
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Ghostly Prison
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Paradox Haze
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Artist's Talent
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-7%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Storm of Saruman
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Repercussion
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Quintorius Kand
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
63%inclusion41 decks65 decks
29%synergy
Mistrise Village
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
27%synergy
Rivendell
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Emergence Zone
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Mines of Moria
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Kor Haven
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion56 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Sol Ring
80%inclusion52 decks65 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
49%inclusion32 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Signet
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Signet
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Boros Signet
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
-13%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-7%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Sol Talisman
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion63 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion63 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion61 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion55 decks65 decks
-8%synergy
Mystic Monastery
60%inclusion39 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
58%inclusion38 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Glacial Fortress
55%inclusion36 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
52%inclusion34 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
-21%synergy
Sea of Clouds
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Raugrin Triome
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Training Center
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Steam Vents
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Prairie Stream
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Deserted Beach
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Spectator Seating
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Perilous Landscape
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Sundown Pass
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Triumph
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Shivan Reef
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
-17%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Battlefield Forge
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
-18%synergy
Arid Mesa
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Flooded Strand
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
-8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
-9%synergy
Silundi Vision
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
-4%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
-16%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Chancery
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
-14%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Port Town
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Volcanic Island
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Plateau
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Tundra
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-7%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy