Gandalf of the Secret Fire (Commander) - Core

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Keep Out
4.3%inclusion2 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Lorehold, the Historian
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Unwelcome Sprite
2.1%inclusion1 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
2.1%inclusion1 decks48 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Olórin's Searing Light
71%inclusion238 decks333 decks
70%synergy
Flame of Anor
69%inclusion229 decks333 decks
66%synergy
Fiery Inscription
63%inclusion211 decks333 decks
61%synergy
Guttersnipe
59%inclusion195 decks333 decks
52%synergy
Press the Enemy
52%inclusion173 decks333 decks
51%synergy
Mystic Confluence
52%inclusion174 decks333 decks
50%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
48%inclusion160 decks333 decks
47%synergy
Opt
59%inclusion197 decks333 decks
46%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
47%inclusion156 decks333 decks
46%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
58%inclusion192 decks333 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion238 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Path to Exile
62%inclusion205 decks333 decks
13%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
56%inclusion187 decks333 decks
32%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
55%inclusion183 decks333 decks
42%synergy
Brainstorm
47%inclusion158 decks333 decks
27%synergy
Fury Charm
47%inclusion158 decks333 decks
46%synergy
Frantic Search
47%inclusion158 decks333 decks
32%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
46%inclusion153 decks333 decks
35%synergy
Courageous Resolve
46%inclusion152 decks333 decks
45%synergy
Dust of Moments
44%inclusion146 decks333 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
8.7%inclusion29 decks333 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Vega, the Watcher
41%inclusion136 decks333 decks
37%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
40%inclusion134 decks333 decks
34%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
37%inclusion124 decks333 decks
32%synergy
Wizards of Thay
35%inclusion115 decks333 decks
34%synergy
Archmage of Runes
34%inclusion83 decks246 decks
30%synergy
Jhoira's Timebug
34%inclusion112 decks333 decks
32%synergy
Young Pyromancer
32%inclusion105 decks333 decks
24%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
30%inclusion100 decks333 decks
20%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
29%inclusion98 decks333 decks
29%synergy
Time Beetle
29%inclusion95 decks333 decks
26%synergy
Coruscation Mage
26%inclusion77 decks293 decks
24%synergy
Monastery Mentor
25%inclusion83 decks333 decks
11%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
25%inclusion73 decks294 decks
19%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
23%inclusion78 decks333 decks
23%synergy
Rift Elemental
23%inclusion77 decks333 decks
22%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
20%inclusion62 decks309 decks
14%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
17%inclusion55 decks333 decks
15%synergy
The Tenth Doctor
17%inclusion55 decks333 decks
15%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
16%inclusion54 decks333 decks
15%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
16%inclusion52 decks333 decks
13%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
15%inclusion25 decks165 decks
11%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
15%inclusion50 decks333 decks
11%synergy
Electrostatic Field
14%inclusion46 decks333 decks
13%synergy
High Fae Trickster
13%inclusion32 decks245 decks
12%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
13%inclusion42 decks333 decks
12%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
11%inclusion36 decks333 decks
2%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
10%inclusion15 decks143 decks
6%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
10%inclusion30 decks293 decks
8%synergy
Narset, Enlightened Exile
10%inclusion33 decks333 decks
5%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion32 decks333 decks
8%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
10%inclusion32 decks333 decks
9%synergy
Firebrand Archer
9.0%inclusion30 decks333 decks
8%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
8.8%inclusion29 decks329 decks
8%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Elsha of the Infinite
8.4%inclusion28 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
8.1%inclusion27 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Nalfeshnee
7.5%inclusion25 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
7.2%inclusion24 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Pelargir Survivor
7.2%inclusion24 decks333 decks
7%synergy
Mocking Sprite
6.9%inclusion23 decks333 decks
7%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
6.6%inclusion22 decks333 decks
0%synergy
Final-Word Phantom
6.6%inclusion22 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
6.3%inclusion21 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
6.3%inclusion21 decks333 decks
5%synergy
Gandalf the White
6.3%inclusion21 decks333 decks
6%synergy
The Ninth Doctor
6.3%inclusion21 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
6.1%inclusion18 decks294 decks
6%synergy
Heartflame Duelist
6.0%inclusion20 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Saruman the White
6.0%inclusion20 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
6.0%inclusion20 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Prismari Command
44%inclusion145 decks333 decks
38%synergy
Consider
43%inclusion143 decks333 decks
33%synergy
Clockspinning
41%inclusion136 decks333 decks
38%synergy
Generous Gift
40%inclusion132 decks333 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Bolt
36%inclusion120 decks333 decks
28%synergy
Boros Charm
36%inclusion120 decks333 decks
15%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
32%inclusion108 decks333 decks
30%synergy
Archmage's Charm
32%inclusion105 decks333 decks
31%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
31%inclusion103 decks333 decks
29%synergy
Display of Power
29%inclusion98 decks333 decks
29%synergy
Izzet Charm
29%inclusion96 decks333 decks
26%synergy
Abrade
26%inclusion87 decks333 decks
19%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
26%inclusion85 decks333 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion84 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Fact or Fiction
25%inclusion84 decks333 decks
23%synergy
Reprieve
24%inclusion79 decks333 decks
21%synergy
Quick Study
24%inclusion79 decks333 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Helix
23%inclusion78 decks333 decks
22%synergy
Cryptic Command
21%inclusion69 decks333 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
20%inclusion66 decks333 decks
-15%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
19%inclusion64 decks333 decks
16%synergy
Dig Through Time
19%inclusion64 decks333 decks
17%synergy
Big Score
19%inclusion63 decks333 decks
14%synergy
Snap
19%inclusion62 decks333 decks
11%synergy
Jeskai Revelation
18%inclusion29 decks162 decks
16%synergy
Impulse
17%inclusion57 decks333 decks
16%synergy
Silundi Vision
17%inclusion55 decks333 decks
15%synergy
Quicken
15%inclusion51 decks333 decks
15%synergy
Jeskai Charm
15%inclusion49 decks333 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion47 decks333 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion43 decks310 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion43 decks333 decks
10%synergy
Spellgyre
12%inclusion35 decks290 decks
12%synergy
New Way Forward
11%inclusion18 decks164 decks
8%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
11%inclusion13 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion35 decks333 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
11%inclusion35 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion34 decks333 decks
-6%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
10%inclusion33 decks333 decks
8%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
10%inclusion33 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Cast into the Fire
10%inclusion33 decks333 decks
10%synergy
Brainsurge
9.4%inclusion29 decks310 decks
7%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
8.7%inclusion29 decks333 decks
8%synergy
Hithlain Knots
8.4%inclusion28 decks333 decks
8%synergy
Seething Song
8.4%inclusion28 decks333 decks
6%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
8.1%inclusion27 decks333 decks
8%synergy
You Cannot Pass!
8.1%inclusion27 decks333 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.1%inclusion27 decks333 decks
5%synergy
Smite the Deathless
7.8%inclusion26 decks333 decks
8%synergy
Confounding Riddle
7.8%inclusion26 decks333 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Gandalf's Sanction
36%inclusion119 decks333 decks
35%synergy
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
34%inclusion112 decks333 decks
31%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
32%inclusion107 decks333 decks
32%synergy
Sorcerous Squall
31%inclusion103 decks333 decks
31%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion84 decks333 decks
3%synergy
All of History, All at Once
25%inclusion83 decks333 decks
23%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
19%inclusion64 decks333 decks
18%synergy
Preordain
18%inclusion61 decks333 decks
5%synergy
Supreme Verdict
18%inclusion61 decks333 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
17%inclusion57 decks333 decks
15%synergy
Ponder
16%inclusion54 decks333 decks
0%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
16%inclusion52 decks333 decks
12%synergy
Rousing Refrain
14%inclusion48 decks333 decks
12%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
14%inclusion46 decks333 decks
9%synergy
Time Wipe
13%inclusion42 decks333 decks
7%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
12%inclusion40 decks333 decks
9%synergy
The Wedding of River Song
11%inclusion36 decks333 decks
9%synergy
Expressive Iteration
11%inclusion36 decks333 decks
2%synergy
Mists of Lórien
9.3%inclusion31 decks333 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
8.7%inclusion29 decks333 decks
-3%synergy
Grapeshot
8.4%inclusion28 decks333 decks
5%synergy
Chronomantic Escape
7.5%inclusion25 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
7.5%inclusion25 decks333 decks
-1%synergy
Birthday Escape
7.2%inclusion24 decks333 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.9%inclusion23 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.9%inclusion23 decks333 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Geyser
6.6%inclusion22 decks333 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
6.6%inclusion22 decks333 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.0%inclusion20 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
5.7%inclusion19 decks333 decks
1%synergy
Windfall
5.4%inclusion18 decks333 decks
-4%synergy
Elemental Eruption
5.2%inclusion17 decks329 decks
5%synergy
Inspired Ultimatum
5.1%inclusion17 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
32%inclusion108 decks333 decks
31%synergy
Glamdring
29%inclusion96 decks333 decks
28%synergy
Rotating Fireplace
18%inclusion61 decks333 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion51 decks333 decks
-9%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
14%inclusion48 decks333 decks
14%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
14%inclusion46 decks333 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion45 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion37 decks333 decks
-13%synergy
Primal Amulet
10%inclusion32 decks333 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Leyline of Anticipation
33%inclusion111 decks333 decks
31%synergy
As Foretold
30%inclusion101 decks333 decks
27%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
28%inclusion93 decks333 decks
24%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
22%inclusion73 decks333 decks
21%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
21%inclusion51 decks245 decks
19%synergy
Paradox Haze
14%inclusion45 decks333 decks
11%synergy
Double Vision
13%inclusion43 decks333 decks
12%synergy
Shark Typhoon
13%inclusion43 decks333 decks
9%synergy
Sorcerer Class
12%inclusion40 decks333 decks
9%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
11%inclusion37 decks333 decks
-4%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
11%inclusion36 decks333 decks
9%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
11%inclusion36 decks333 decks
9%synergy
Storm of Saruman
11%inclusion35 decks333 decks
10%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion34 decks333 decks
-1%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
8.4%inclusion28 decks333 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.4%inclusion28 decks333 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
8.1%inclusion27 decks333 decks
7%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
7.4%inclusion23 decks310 decks
6%synergy
Aria of Flame
7.2%inclusion24 decks333 decks
7%synergy
The Parting of the Ways
6.3%inclusion21 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.1%inclusion17 decks333 decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
12%inclusion35 decks296 decks
8%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
9.3%inclusion31 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Quintorius Kand
9.0%inclusion30 decks333 decks
7%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
6.3%inclusion21 decks333 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion139 decks333 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
24%inclusion80 decks333 decks
18%synergy
Rivendell
18%inclusion61 decks333 decks
16%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
17%inclusion55 decks333 decks
16%synergy
Minas Tirith
12%inclusion39 decks333 decks
7%synergy
Emergence Zone
11%inclusion35 decks333 decks
9%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
10%inclusion14 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Mines of Moria
10%inclusion32 decks333 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.6%inclusion22 decks333 decks
1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
6.6%inclusion22 decks333 decks
-6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.3%inclusion21 decks333 decks
-13%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
5.4%inclusion18 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion281 decks333 decks
-4%synergy
Sol Ring
80%inclusion266 decks333 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Progress
41%inclusion136 decks333 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
40%inclusion133 decks333 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Signet
40%inclusion132 decks333 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
38%inclusion128 decks333 decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Signet
36%inclusion120 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
36%inclusion119 decks333 decks
12%synergy
Boros Signet
26%inclusion85 decks333 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion84 decks333 decks
-7%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion56 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion38 decks333 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion38 decks333 decks
2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.7%inclusion29 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.5%inclusion25 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Sol Talisman
5.7%inclusion19 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion328 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion326 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion323 decks333 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion292 decks333 decks
-5%synergy
Mystic Monastery
62%inclusion208 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion208 decks333 decks
1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
57%inclusion189 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Glacial Fortress
52%inclusion173 decks333 decks
-2%synergy
Prairie Stream
52%inclusion173 decks333 decks
12%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
49%inclusion163 decks333 decks
-2%synergy
Shivan Reef
40%inclusion134 decks333 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion126 decks333 decks
10%synergy
Battlefield Forge
36%inclusion121 decks333 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
35%inclusion117 decks333 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
32%inclusion107 decks333 decks
5%synergy
Port Town
32%inclusion106 decks333 decks
14%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
31%inclusion103 decks333 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
31%inclusion102 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Triumph
30%inclusion99 decks333 decks
5%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
29%inclusion95 decks333 decks
12%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
26%inclusion87 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Perilous Landscape
26%inclusion80 decks308 decks
7%synergy
Steam Vents
25%inclusion84 decks333 decks
-15%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
25%inclusion83 decks333 decks
-11%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
24%inclusion80 decks333 decks
-17%synergy
Raugrin Triome
24%inclusion79 decks333 decks
-13%synergy
Training Center
23%inclusion77 decks333 decks
-8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
23%inclusion76 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
23%inclusion75 decks333 decks
-1%synergy
Deserted Beach
22%inclusion74 decks333 decks
0%synergy
Sea of Clouds
21%inclusion71 decks333 decks
-9%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
21%inclusion69 decks333 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion69 decks333 decks
10%synergy
Sacred Foundry
20%inclusion67 decks333 decks
-20%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
20%inclusion62 decks309 decks
14%synergy
Spectator Seating
20%inclusion66 decks333 decks
-9%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
19%inclusion64 decks333 decks
-3%synergy
Tranquil Cove
17%inclusion58 decks333 decks
10%synergy
Azorius Chancery
17%inclusion56 decks333 decks
5%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
17%inclusion55 decks333 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
17%inclusion55 decks333 decks
-11%synergy
Sundown Pass
17%inclusion55 decks333 decks
-3%synergy
Silundi Vision
17%inclusion55 decks333 decks
15%synergy
Flooded Strand
16%inclusion53 decks333 decks
-14%synergy
Boros Garrison
15%inclusion50 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
15%inclusion50 decks333 decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion49 decks333 decks
-13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion43 decks310 decks
5%synergy
Rugged Prairie
14%inclusion45 decks333 decks
-9%synergy
Ferrous Lake
12%inclusion39 decks333 decks
0%synergy