Gandalf of the Secret Fire (Commander) - Budget Core

Gandalf of the Secret Fire
Rank #687
34decks
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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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The Last Agni Kai
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Olórin's Searing Light
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
69%synergy
Courageous Resolve
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
58%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
41%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
40%synergy
Opt
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
40%synergy
Fury Charm
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
40%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Fiery Inscription
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Press the Enemy
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
-27%synergy
Path to Exile
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Guttersnipe
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Quick Study
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Abrade
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Dust of Moments
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Consider
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Creatures
Vega, the Watcher
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Young Pyromancer
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Coruscation Mage
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Mocking Sprite
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Pelargir Survivor
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Time Beetle
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Saruman the White
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Archmage of Runes
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
The Tenth Doctor
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Firebrand Archer
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Jhoira's Timebug
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Gimli, Counter of Kills
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Rift Elemental
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Crystal Barricade
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Final-Word Phantom
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Wizards of Thay
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
The Ninth Doctor
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Sword Coast Serpent
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Monastery Mentor
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Shire Scarecrow
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Elsha of the Infinite
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Théoden, King of Rohan
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Meneldor, Swift Savior
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Timebender
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Jeskai Shrinekeeper
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Dig Through Time
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Clockspinning
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Hithlain Knots
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Fact or Fiction
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Mystic Confluence
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Prismari Command
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Display of Power
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Cast into the Fire
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Jeskai Revelation
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Bolt
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Helix
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Impulse
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Izzet Charm
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Reprieve
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Silundi Vision
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
You Cannot Pass!
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Big Score
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Smite the Deathless
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Lost to Legend
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Battle Menu
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Spectacular Tactics
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Whoosh!
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Brainstorm
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Glorious Gale
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Quicken
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Valorous Stance
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Council's Deliberation
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
15%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Counterspell
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-21%synergy
Flame of Anor
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Unwanted Remake
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Glimmerburst
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Spellgyre
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Lorehold Command
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Loran's Escape
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Jeskai Charm
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Snap
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Take Up the Shield
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Suspend
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Dreams of Laguna
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Faebloom Trick
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Slick Sequence
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Refute
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Sorcerous Squall
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Supreme Verdict
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Time Wipe
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Banish from Edoras
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Lórien Revealed
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
All of History, All at Once
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
The Wedding of River Song
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Mists of Lórien
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-14%synergy
Arwen's Gift
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Fire of Orthanc
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Birthday Escape
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Treason of Isengard
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Rout
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Arc Blade
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Past in Flames
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Seize the Spoils
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Chronomantic Escape
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Preordain
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Expressive Iteration
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Quarrel's End
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Fell the Mighty
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Coward // Killer
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Fear, Fire, Foes!
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Rousing Refrain
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Reconstruct History
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Response // Resurgence
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Wrap in Flames
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Maddening Cacophony
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Warrant // Warden
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Reality Strobe
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Empty the Warrens
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Increasing Devotion
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Explosive Getaway
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Boltwave
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Inspiration from Beyond
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Rotating Fireplace
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Glamdring
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-13%synergy
Jeskai Monument
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Geistflame Reservoir
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Dúnedain Blade
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Dynavolt Tower
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Mirror of Galadriel
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Sunforger
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Celestial Armor
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Whirlwind of Thought
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Double Vision
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
25%synergy
As Foretold
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Observed Stasis
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sorcerer Class
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
The Parting of the Ways
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Duskmourn's Domination
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Four Knocks
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Bewitching Leechcraft
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Banishing Light
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset of the Ancient Way
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Riptide Laboratory
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Rivendell
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Needle Spires
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Restless Spire
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
-21%synergy
Sol Ring
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
-31%synergy
Commander's Sphere
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Izzet Signet
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Signet
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Boros Signet
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Progress
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-22%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-21%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Sol Talisman
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Inherited Envelope
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-32%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-23%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Locket
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Locket
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Boros Locket
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Pristine Talisman
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Wizard's Rockets
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Island
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
-13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Mystic Monastery
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
-17%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Path of Ancestry
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Tranquil Cove
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Perilous Landscape
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Glacial Fortress
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-24%synergy
Port Town
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Prairie Stream
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Triumph
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-25%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-24%synergy
Azorius Chancery
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Shivan Reef
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-20%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Boros Garrison
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Silundi Vision
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Battlefield Forge
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-24%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Boros Guildgate
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Ash Barrens
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Isle
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Heath
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Molten Tributary
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Thriving Bluff
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Eroded Canyon
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Ferrous Lake
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Jwari Disruption
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-14%synergy
Prismari Campus
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Rugged Prairie
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-13%synergy
Shire Terrace
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy