Gandalf of the Secret Fire (Commander) - Burn

Background image for How Fun Are All of the Jeskai Commanders?
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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Katara, Waterbending Master
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%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
92%inclusion59 decks64 decks
90%synergy
Flame of Anor
92%inclusion59 decks64 decks
89%synergy
Fiery Inscription
91%inclusion58 decks64 decks
87%synergy
Guttersnipe
86%inclusion55 decks64 decks
79%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
63%inclusion40 decks64 decks
60%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
72%inclusion46 decks64 decks
59%synergy
Lightning Bolt
66%inclusion42 decks64 decks
57%synergy
Prismari Command
61%inclusion39 decks64 decks
55%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
53%inclusion34 decks64 decks
52%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
53%inclusion34 decks64 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion49 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Boros Charm
69%inclusion44 decks64 decks
48%synergy
Path to Exile
67%inclusion43 decks64 decks
18%synergy
Brainstorm
63%inclusion40 decks64 decks
42%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
63%inclusion40 decks64 decks
38%synergy
Opt
59%inclusion38 decks64 decks
47%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
56%inclusion36 decks64 decks
44%synergy
Frantic Search
55%inclusion35 decks64 decks
40%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
52%inclusion33 decks64 decks
51%synergy
Fury Charm
50%inclusion32 decks64 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Mystical Tutor
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Rhystic Study
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
-3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
0%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
-3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
-9%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
-6%synergy
The One Ring
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Coruscation Mage
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
44%synergy
Archmage of Runes
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
43%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
45%inclusion29 decks64 decks
45%synergy
Electrostatic Field
41%inclusion26 decks64 decks
40%synergy
Wizards of Thay
41%inclusion26 decks64 decks
40%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
39%inclusion25 decks64 decks
28%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
39%inclusion25 decks64 decks
35%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
36%inclusion23 decks64 decks
30%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
32%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
34%inclusion22 decks64 decks
26%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
33%inclusion21 decks64 decks
32%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
24%synergy
Firebrand Archer
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
27%synergy
Young Pyromancer
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
20%synergy
Jhoira's Timebug
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
26%synergy
Time Beetle
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
23%synergy
Monastery Mentor
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
23%synergy
Rift Elemental
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
22%synergy
Urabrask
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
21%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
20%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
17%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
7%synergy
High Fae Trickster
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Elsha of the Infinite
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Heartflame Duelist
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Nalfeshnee
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 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
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Scrollwielder
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Narset, Enlightened Exile
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Mysidian Elder
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
The Tenth Doctor
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Haughty Djinn
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Press the Enemy
47%inclusion30 decks64 decks
46%synergy
Generous Gift
47%inclusion30 decks64 decks
25%synergy
Consider
45%inclusion29 decks64 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Helix
42%inclusion27 decks64 decks
40%synergy
Archmage's Charm
42%inclusion27 decks64 decks
41%synergy
Courageous Resolve
41%inclusion26 decks64 decks
40%synergy
Mystic Confluence
41%inclusion26 decks64 decks
38%synergy
Clockspinning
39%inclusion25 decks64 decks
36%synergy
Dust of Moments
38%inclusion24 decks64 decks
36%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Izzet Charm
33%inclusion21 decks64 decks
30%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
29%synergy
Quick Study
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
29%synergy
Display of Power
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
29%synergy
Snap
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
22%synergy
Abrade
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
-8%synergy
Jeskai Charm
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
22%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
23%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
0%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
17%synergy
Cryptic Command
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
19%synergy
Impulse
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
19%synergy
Supreme Will
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
17%synergy
Silundi Vision
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
16%synergy
Cast into the Fire
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
17%synergy
Reroute Systems
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Denial
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
-1%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 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Fact or Fiction
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Reprieve
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Jeskai Revelation
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Smite the Deathless
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Brainsurge
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Riot Control
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Big Score
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Dig Through Time
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Spellgyre
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Nexus of Fate
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Wear // Tear
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Anticipate
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Gandalf's Sanction
44%inclusion28 decks64 decks
43%synergy
Blasphemous Act
41%inclusion26 decks64 decks
18%synergy
All of History, All at Once
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
27%synergy
Sorcerous Squall
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
29%synergy
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
25%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
26%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
24%synergy
Preordain
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Boltwave
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Ponder
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
18%synergy
Fiery Confluence
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Rousing Refrain
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Supreme Verdict
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Mana Geyser
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
-3%synergy
Grapeshot
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Birthday Escape
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Lórien Revealed
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Expressive Iteration
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
2%synergy
The Wedding of River Song
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Crackle with Power
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Windfall
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
-2%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Past in Flames
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Chronomantic Escape
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Riverwheel Sweep
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Flame Rift
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-7%synergy
Time Warp
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Solve the Equation
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Elemental Eruption
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
33%inclusion21 decks64 decks
32%synergy
Primal Amulet
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
24%synergy
Glamdring
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
-3%synergy
Rotating Fireplace
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
-15%synergy
Unstable Amulet
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-6%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
0%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Leyline of Anticipation
38%inclusion24 decks64 decks
35%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
38%inclusion24 decks64 decks
34%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
28%synergy
As Foretold
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
24%synergy
Propaganda
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Sorcerer Class
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Aria of Flame
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Ghostly Prison
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Paradox Haze
13%inclusion8 decks64 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
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
-3%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-9%synergy
Storm of Saruman
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Repercussion
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 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
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
66%inclusion42 decks64 decks
32%synergy
Mistrise Village
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
28%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
21%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Rivendell
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
18%synergy
Mines of Moria
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Emergence Zone
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Kor Haven
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion55 decks64 decks
-3%synergy
Sol Ring
81%inclusion52 decks64 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
48%inclusion31 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
42%inclusion27 decks64 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
41%inclusion26 decks64 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion21 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Signet
33%inclusion21 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Boros Signet
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
-13%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
-6%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Sol Talisman
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion62 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Island
97%inclusion62 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion60 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion54 decks64 decks
-8%synergy
Sulfur Falls
58%inclusion37 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Monastery
58%inclusion37 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Glacial Fortress
55%inclusion35 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
53%inclusion34 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
44%inclusion28 decks64 decks
21%synergy
Sea of Clouds
42%inclusion27 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
41%inclusion26 decks64 decks
-21%synergy
Training Center
41%inclusion26 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Raugrin Triome
39%inclusion25 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
39%inclusion25 decks64 decks
-2%synergy
Steam Vents
38%inclusion24 decks64 decks
-3%synergy
Prairie Stream
38%inclusion24 decks64 decks
-3%synergy
Deserted Beach
38%inclusion24 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Spectator Seating
36%inclusion23 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
34%inclusion22 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
33%inclusion21 decks64 decks
-7%synergy
Perilous Landscape
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Sundown Pass
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
0%synergy
Shivan Reef
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
-15%synergy
Temple of Triumph
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
-3%synergy
Arid Mesa
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
-8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
18%synergy
Battlefield Forge
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
-21%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
-9%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
-16%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
-4%synergy
Silundi Vision
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
16%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
-12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Chancery
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Port Town
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
-7%synergy
Tundra
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
-7%synergy
Volcanic Island
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
0%synergy
Plateau
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion7 decks64 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