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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Bender's Waterskin
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
22%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Katara, Waterbending Master
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Airship Engine Room
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Professor Zei, Anthropologist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Olórin's Searing Light
90%inclusion56 decks62 decks
88%synergy
Fiery Inscription
90%inclusion56 decks62 decks
87%synergy
Flame of Anor
89%inclusion55 decks62 decks
86%synergy
Guttersnipe
87%inclusion54 decks62 decks
80%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
73%inclusion45 decks62 decks
60%synergy
Lightning Bolt
66%inclusion41 decks62 decks
58%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
60%inclusion37 decks62 decks
57%synergy
Prismari Command
61%inclusion38 decks62 decks
56%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
53%inclusion33 decks62 decks
52%synergy
Fury Charm
53%inclusion33 decks62 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion46 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Path to Exile
66%inclusion41 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
65%inclusion40 decks62 decks
40%synergy
Boros Charm
65%inclusion40 decks62 decks
43%synergy
Brainstorm
65%inclusion40 decks62 decks
44%synergy
Opt
60%inclusion37 decks62 decks
47%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
58%inclusion36 decks62 decks
46%synergy
Frantic Search
58%inclusion36 decks62 decks
43%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
52%inclusion32 decks62 decks
51%synergy
Press the Enemy
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Mystical Tutor
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Rhystic Study
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
47%inclusion29 decks62 decks
46%synergy
Coruscation Mage
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
44%synergy
Archmage of Runes
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
41%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
43%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
38%synergy
Electrostatic Field
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
39%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
29%synergy
Wizards of Thay
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
39%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
31%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
23%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
30%synergy
Jhoira's Timebug
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
27%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
24%synergy
Firebrand Archer
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
26%synergy
Young Pyromancer
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Monastery Mentor
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Rift Elemental
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
21%synergy
Time Beetle
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
17%synergy
High Fae Trickster
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Urabrask
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Elsha of the Infinite
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Heartflame Duelist
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Radiant Scrollwielder
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Nalfeshnee
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Narset, Enlightened Exile
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Balefire Liege
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Firesong and Sunspeaker
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Lightning Helix
45%inclusion28 decks62 decks
43%synergy
Consider
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
34%synergy
Dust of Moments
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
41%synergy
Generous Gift
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Clockspinning
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
38%synergy
Courageous Resolve
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
40%synergy
Archmage's Charm
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
38%synergy
Mystic Confluence
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
34%synergy
Izzet Charm
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
31%synergy
Abrade
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Quick Study
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
28%synergy
Snap
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
21%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
26%synergy
Display of Power
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
27%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Counterspell
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
-9%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Jeskai Charm
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Impulse
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Cryptic Command
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Silundi Vision
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Cast into the Fire
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Reprieve
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Big Score
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Brainsurge
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Nexus of Fate
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Supreme Will
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Dig Through Time
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Reroute Systems
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Smite the Deathless
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Fact or Fiction
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Wear // Tear
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Riot Control
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Quicken
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Protection Magic
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Restoration Magic
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Overwhelming Victory
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Jeskai Revelation
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Thraben Charm
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Gandalf's Sanction
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
43%synergy
Blasphemous Act
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Sorcerous Squall
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
27%synergy
All of History, All at Once
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
23%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Boltwave
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Ponder
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Preordain
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Rousing Refrain
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Grapeshot
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Supreme Verdict
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Vandalblast
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Mana Geyser
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Confluence
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Lórien Revealed
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Expressive Iteration
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Windfall
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Crackle with Power
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
5%synergy
The Wedding of River Song
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Past in Flames
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Birthday Escape
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Chronomantic Escape
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Solve the Equation
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Fireball
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Time Warp
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Brotherhood's End
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Suplex
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Riverwheel Sweep
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
30%synergy
Primal Amulet
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Glamdring
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Rotating Fireplace
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-15%synergy
Unstable Amulet
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
38%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
33%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
25%synergy
As Foretold
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Sorcerer Class
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Aria of Flame
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Propaganda
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Paradox Haze
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Artist's Talent
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Windcrag Siege
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Quintorius Kand
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
65%inclusion40 decks62 decks
30%synergy
Mistrise Village
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
27%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
29%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
21%synergy
Rivendell
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Emergence Zone
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Mines of Moria
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion54 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Sol Ring
79%inclusion49 decks62 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
47%inclusion29 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Signet
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Signet
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Boros Signet
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
-13%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion60 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion60 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion58 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion52 decks62 decks
-9%synergy
Sulfur Falls
60%inclusion37 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Monastery
60%inclusion37 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Glacial Fortress
58%inclusion36 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
53%inclusion33 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
-18%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Sacred Foundry
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Sea of Clouds
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Raugrin Triome
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Steam Vents
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Training Center
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Deserted Beach
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Prairie Stream
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Spectator Seating
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Perilous Landscape
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Sundown Pass
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Triumph
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Arid Mesa
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
-7%synergy
Shivan Reef
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
-18%synergy
Battlefield Forge
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
-19%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
-6%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Silundi Vision
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
-18%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
-12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Chancery
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Tundra
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Port Town
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Volcanic Island
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Plateau
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy