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
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Avatar's Wrath
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Katara, Waterbending Master
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Olórin's Searing Light
94%inclusion61 decks65 decks
92%synergy
Flame of Anor
92%inclusion60 decks65 decks
89%synergy
Fiery Inscription
91%inclusion59 decks65 decks
87%synergy
Guttersnipe
86%inclusion56 decks65 decks
79%synergy
Lightning Bolt
68%inclusion44 decks65 decks
59%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
62%inclusion40 decks65 decks
59%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
71%inclusion46 decks65 decks
58%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
55%inclusion36 decks65 decks
55%synergy
Prismari Command
60%inclusion39 decks65 decks
54%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
52%inclusion34 decks65 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion50 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Boros Charm
69%inclusion45 decks65 decks
48%synergy
Path to Exile
68%inclusion44 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Brainstorm
63%inclusion41 decks65 decks
43%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
62%inclusion40 decks65 decks
37%synergy
Opt
60%inclusion39 decks65 decks
47%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
55%inclusion36 decks65 decks
44%synergy
Frantic Search
54%inclusion35 decks65 decks
39%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
51%inclusion33 decks65 decks
50%synergy
Fury Charm
49%inclusion32 decks65 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Mystical Tutor
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Rhystic Study
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Smothering Tithe
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-9%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
48%inclusion31 decks65 decks
47%synergy
Archmage of Runes
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
44%synergy
Coruscation Mage
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
42%synergy
Electrostatic Field
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
41%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
29%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
36%synergy
Wizards of Thay
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
39%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
31%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
25%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
33%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
25%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Young Pyromancer
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Firebrand Archer
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
27%synergy
Jhoira's Timebug
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
25%synergy
Time Beetle
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Monastery Mentor
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Urabrask
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Rift Elemental
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
12%synergy
High Fae Trickster
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Heartflame Duelist
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Nalfeshnee
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Elsha of the Infinite
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Radiant Scrollwielder
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Narset, Enlightened Exile
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Mysidian Elder
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Firesong and Sunspeaker
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
8%synergy
The Tenth Doctor
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Haughty Djinn
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
48%inclusion31 decks65 decks
25%synergy
Press the Enemy
46%inclusion30 decks65 decks
45%synergy
Consider
45%inclusion29 decks65 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Helix
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
41%synergy
Courageous Resolve
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
41%synergy
Archmage's Charm
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
41%synergy
Mystic Confluence
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
37%synergy
Clockspinning
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
36%synergy
Dust of Moments
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
37%synergy
Izzet Charm
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
29%synergy
Display of Power
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
30%synergy
Abrade
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Quick Study
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
28%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
27%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Snap
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Jeskai Charm
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Counterspell
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
-9%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Cryptic Command
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Impulse
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Reroute Systems
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Supreme Will
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Silundi Vision
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Cast into the Fire
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Protection Magic
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Jeskai Revelation
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Smite the Deathless
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Fact or Fiction
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Reprieve
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Brainsurge
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Riot Control
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Big Score
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Dig Through Time
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Spellgyre
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Anticipate
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Negate
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-7%synergy
Reiterate
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Gandalf's Sanction
46%inclusion30 decks65 decks
45%synergy
Blasphemous Act
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
19%synergy
All of History, All at Once
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
27%synergy
Sorcerous Squall
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
29%synergy
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
25%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
26%synergy
Boltwave
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Preordain
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Ponder
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Fiery Confluence
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Supreme Verdict
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Rousing Refrain
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Mana Geyser
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Grapeshot
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Birthday Escape
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Lórien Revealed
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Crackle with Power
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Expressive Iteration
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
2%synergy
The Wedding of River Song
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Windfall
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Past in Flames
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Chronomantic Escape
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Riverwheel Sweep
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Flame Rift
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-7%synergy
Time Warp
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Solve the Equation
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Elemental Eruption
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
33%synergy
Primal Amulet
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Glamdring
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Rotating Fireplace
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-13%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Unstable Amulet
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Leyline of Anticipation
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
36%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
35%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
29%synergy
As Foretold
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Propaganda
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Aria of Flame
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Sorcerer Class
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Ghostly Prison
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Paradox Haze
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Artist's Talent
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-9%synergy
Storm of Saruman
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Repercussion
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
66%inclusion43 decks65 decks
32%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
29%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
22%synergy
Mistrise Village
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Rivendell
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Mines of Moria
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Emergence Zone
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Kor Haven
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion56 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Sol Ring
82%inclusion53 decks65 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
48%inclusion31 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Izzet Signet
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Azorius Signet
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Signet
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
-14%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Sol Talisman
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion63 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Island
97%inclusion63 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion61 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion55 decks65 decks
-8%synergy
Mystic Monastery
58%inclusion38 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Sulfur Falls
57%inclusion37 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Glacial Fortress
54%inclusion35 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
54%inclusion35 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
-18%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Sea of Clouds
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Training Center
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Prairie Stream
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
-4%synergy
Raugrin Triome
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Deserted Beach
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
-4%synergy
Steam Vents
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Spectator Seating
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Perilous Landscape
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Sacred Foundry
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
-9%synergy
Sundown Pass
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Triumph
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Shivan Reef
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
-17%synergy
Scalding Tarn
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Arid Mesa
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Strand
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
-9%synergy
Battlefield Forge
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
-23%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Silundi Vision
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
-11%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
-17%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Chancery
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Port Town
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Tundra
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Volcanic Island
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Plateau
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-9%synergy