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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Olórin's Searing Light
94%inclusion60 decks64 decks
91%synergy
Fiery Inscription
94%inclusion60 decks64 decks
90%synergy
Flame of Anor
92%inclusion59 decks64 decks
89%synergy
Guttersnipe
88%inclusion56 decks64 decks
80%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
61%inclusion39 decks64 decks
58%synergy
Lightning Bolt
66%inclusion42 decks64 decks
58%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
58%inclusion37 decks64 decks
57%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
69%inclusion44 decks64 decks
56%synergy
Prismari Command
59%inclusion38 decks64 decks
54%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
53%inclusion34 decks64 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion48 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Boros Charm
70%inclusion45 decks64 decks
50%synergy
Path to Exile
67%inclusion43 decks64 decks
18%synergy
Brainstorm
61%inclusion39 decks64 decks
41%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
61%inclusion39 decks64 decks
36%synergy
Opt
58%inclusion37 decks64 decks
46%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
56%inclusion36 decks64 decks
44%synergy
Frantic Search
53%inclusion34 decks64 decks
39%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
52%inclusion33 decks64 decks
50%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
48%inclusion31 decks64 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Mystical Tutor
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
0%synergy
Rhystic Study
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
-5%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Smothering Tithe
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
-9%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
-8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Archmage of Runes
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
44%synergy
Coruscation Mage
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
44%synergy
Electrostatic Field
42%inclusion27 decks64 decks
41%synergy
Wizards of Thay
42%inclusion27 decks64 decks
41%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
41%inclusion26 decks64 decks
29%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
41%inclusion26 decks64 decks
37%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
38%inclusion24 decks64 decks
31%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
34%inclusion22 decks64 decks
26%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
34%inclusion22 decks64 decks
33%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
23%synergy
Firebrand Archer
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
27%synergy
Jhoira's Timebug
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
26%synergy
Time Beetle
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
23%synergy
Young Pyromancer
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
18%synergy
Monastery Mentor
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
23%synergy
Rift Elemental
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
22%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
18%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
20%synergy
Urabrask
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
19%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
8%synergy
High Fae Trickster
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Heartflame Duelist
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Nalfeshnee
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Elsha of the Infinite
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Radiant Scrollwielder
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Queen Brahne
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Mysidian Elder
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Narset, Enlightened Exile
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Firesong and Sunspeaker
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
8%synergy
The Tenth Doctor
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Haughty Djinn
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
48%inclusion31 decks64 decks
26%synergy
Fury Charm
47%inclusion30 decks64 decks
45%synergy
Press the Enemy
45%inclusion29 decks64 decks
44%synergy
Consider
44%inclusion28 decks64 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Helix
42%inclusion27 decks64 decks
40%synergy
Clockspinning
41%inclusion26 decks64 decks
37%synergy
Courageous Resolve
41%inclusion26 decks64 decks
40%synergy
Mystic Confluence
41%inclusion26 decks64 decks
37%synergy
Archmage's Charm
39%inclusion25 decks64 decks
38%synergy
Dust of Moments
38%inclusion24 decks64 decks
36%synergy
Izzet Charm
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
28%synergy
Display of Power
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
29%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
20%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
27%synergy
Abrade
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
23%synergy
Quick Study
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
27%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
26%synergy
Counterspell
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
-8%synergy
Jeskai Charm
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
22%synergy
Snap
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
18%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Reroute Systems
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
0%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Protection Magic
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Cryptic Command
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
16%synergy
Supreme Will
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Silundi Vision
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Cast into the Fire
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Impulse
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Smite the Deathless
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Brainsurge
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Spellgyre
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Fact or Fiction
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Riot Control
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Big Score
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Reprieve
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Dig Through Time
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Emergency Eject
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Scour for Scrap
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Negate
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
-7%synergy
Reiterate
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Gandalf's Sanction
47%inclusion30 decks64 decks
46%synergy
Blasphemous Act
44%inclusion28 decks64 decks
22%synergy
All of History, All at Once
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
28%synergy
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
26%synergy
Sorcerous Squall
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
29%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
27%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
26%synergy
Preordain
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Boltwave
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
17%synergy
Ponder
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Fiery Confluence
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
16%synergy
Rousing Refrain
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Supreme Verdict
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Mana Geyser
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Grapeshot
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
-3%synergy
Birthday Escape
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Lórien Revealed
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
The Wedding of River Song
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Crackle with Power
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Expressive Iteration
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Riverwheel Sweep
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Windfall
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
-3%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
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
Solve the Equation
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Split Up
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
33%inclusion21 decks64 decks
32%synergy
Primal Amulet
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
22%synergy
Glamdring
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
-3%synergy
Rotating Fireplace
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
-12%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Unstable Amulet
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Leyline of Anticipation
41%inclusion26 decks64 decks
38%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
38%inclusion24 decks64 decks
34%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
28%synergy
As Foretold
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
24%synergy
Propaganda
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Aria of Flame
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
18%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
17%synergy
Sorcerer Class
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Paradox Haze
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Artist's Talent
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
-5%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
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
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
66%inclusion42 decks64 decks
32%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
20%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
26%synergy
Mistrise Village
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
16%synergy
Rivendell
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
18%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Mines of Moria
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Emergence Zone
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion53 decks64 decks
-6%synergy
Sol Ring
83%inclusion53 decks64 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
45%inclusion29 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
41%inclusion26 decks64 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
39%inclusion25 decks64 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Signet
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Signet
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Signet
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
-15%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
-6%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
7%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
Mystic Monastery
59%inclusion38 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
56%inclusion36 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Glacial Fortress
55%inclusion35 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
55%inclusion35 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
44%inclusion28 decks64 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion27 decks64 decks
-19%synergy
Sea of Clouds
41%inclusion26 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Training Center
41%inclusion26 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Raugrin Triome
38%inclusion24 decks64 decks
0%synergy
Deserted Beach
38%inclusion24 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
38%inclusion24 decks64 decks
-4%synergy
Steam Vents
36%inclusion23 decks64 decks
-4%synergy
Prairie Stream
36%inclusion23 decks64 decks
-5%synergy
Spectator Seating
34%inclusion22 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
33%inclusion21 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
-9%synergy
Perilous Landscape
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Sundown Pass
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Triumph
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
-4%synergy
Shivan Reef
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
-18%synergy
Arid Mesa
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
-6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
17%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
-7%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
-9%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
-8%synergy
Battlefield Forge
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
-24%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Port Town
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
-4%synergy
Silundi Vision
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
-18%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Azorius Chancery
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
-4%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Summit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Tundra
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Volcanic Island
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Plateau
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
2%synergy