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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Avatar's Wrath
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Katara, Waterbending Master
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Olórin's Searing Light
94%inclusion62 decks66 decks
92%synergy
Flame of Anor
92%inclusion61 decks66 decks
90%synergy
Fiery Inscription
91%inclusion60 decks66 decks
88%synergy
Guttersnipe
86%inclusion57 decks66 decks
79%synergy
Lightning Bolt
67%inclusion44 decks66 decks
58%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
71%inclusion47 decks66 decks
58%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
61%inclusion40 decks66 decks
58%synergy
Prismari Command
61%inclusion40 decks66 decks
55%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
54%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
53%inclusion35 decks66 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion51 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Boros Charm
68%inclusion45 decks66 decks
47%synergy
Path to Exile
68%inclusion45 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Brainstorm
64%inclusion42 decks66 decks
43%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
62%inclusion41 decks66 decks
37%synergy
Opt
61%inclusion40 decks66 decks
48%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
56%inclusion37 decks66 decks
44%synergy
Frantic Search
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
40%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
50%synergy
Fury Charm
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Mystical Tutor
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Rhystic Study
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-9%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
The One Ring
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
46%synergy
Coruscation Mage
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
44%synergy
Archmage of Runes
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
43%synergy
Electrostatic Field
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
40%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Wizards of Thay
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
38%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
32%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
32%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Young Pyromancer
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Firebrand Archer
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
26%synergy
Jhoira's Timebug
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Time Beetle
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Monastery Mentor
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Urabrask
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Rift Elemental
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
7%synergy
High Fae Trickster
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Heartflame Duelist
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Nalfeshnee
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Elsha of the Infinite
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Radiant Scrollwielder
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Narset, Enlightened Exile
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Firesong and Sunspeaker
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Mysidian Elder
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
The Tenth Doctor
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Haughty Djinn
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Press the Enemy
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
45%synergy
Consider
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Helix
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
40%synergy
Courageous Resolve
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
40%synergy
Archmage's Charm
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
40%synergy
Clockspinning
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Dust of Moments
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
38%synergy
Mystic Confluence
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Izzet Charm
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Display of Power
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
28%synergy
Abrade
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Quick Study
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
28%synergy
Snap
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Jeskai Charm
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
-9%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Cryptic Command
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Impulse
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Supreme Will
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Silundi Vision
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Cast into the Fire
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Reroute Systems
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Reprieve
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Protection Magic
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Smite the Deathless
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Fact or Fiction
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Jeskai Revelation
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Brainsurge
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Riot Control
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Big Score
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Dig Through Time
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Spellgyre
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Nexus of Fate
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Wear // Tear
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Anticipate
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Gandalf's Sanction
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
45%synergy
Blasphemous Act
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
18%synergy
All of History, All at Once
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
26%synergy
Sorcerous Squall
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
28%synergy
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Boltwave
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Preordain
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Ponder
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Fiery Confluence
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Rousing Refrain
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Supreme Verdict
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Mana Geyser
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Grapeshot
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Birthday Escape
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Lórien Revealed
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Crackle with Power
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Expressive Iteration
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
2%synergy
The Wedding of River Song
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Windfall
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Past in Flames
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Chronomantic Escape
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Riverwheel Sweep
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Flame Rift
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Time Warp
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Solve the Equation
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Elemental Eruption
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
32%synergy
Primal Amulet
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Glamdring
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Rotating Fireplace
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-14%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Unstable Amulet
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
35%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
28%synergy
As Foretold
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Propaganda
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Aria of Flame
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Sorcerer Class
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Ghostly Prison
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Paradox Haze
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Artist's Talent
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-9%synergy
Storm of Saruman
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Repercussion
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
65%inclusion43 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Mistrise Village
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
28%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Rivendell
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Mines of Moria
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Emergence Zone
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Kor Haven
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion57 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Sol Ring
82%inclusion54 decks66 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Signet
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Boros Signet
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
-14%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Sol Talisman
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion64 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Island
97%inclusion64 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion62 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion56 decks66 decks
-8%synergy
Sulfur Falls
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Monastery
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Glacial Fortress
53%inclusion35 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
53%inclusion35 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
-19%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Sea of Clouds
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Training Center
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Raugrin Triome
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Steam Vents
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Prairie Stream
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Deserted Beach
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Spectator Seating
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
-8%synergy
Perilous Landscape
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Sundown Pass
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Triumph
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Shivan Reef
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
-16%synergy
Scalding Tarn
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Arid Mesa
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Flooded Strand
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
-8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Battlefield Forge
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
-21%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
-16%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Silundi Vision
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
-11%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Chancery
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Port Town
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Tundra
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Volcanic Island
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Plateau
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
0%synergy