Gandalf of the Secret Fire (Commander) - Budget Core

Gandalf of the Secret Fire
Rank #657
32decks
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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
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
96%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Olórin's Searing Light
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
70%synergy
Courageous Resolve
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
55%synergy
Fury Charm
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
48%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
46%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
46%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
44%synergy
Sorcerous Squall
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
40%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
40%synergy
Press the Enemy
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
40%synergy
Dust of Moments
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Opt
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Frantic Search
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
32%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
-28%synergy
Guttersnipe
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Fiery Inscription
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Path to Exile
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
-9%synergy
Quick Study
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Clockspinning
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
35%synergy
Dig Through Time
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
35%synergy
Creatures
Kykar, Wind's Fury
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Young Pyromancer
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Mocking Sprite
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Pelargir Survivor
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Archmage of Runes
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
17%synergy
Time Beetle
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Saruman the White
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Coruscation Mage
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Highspire Bell-Ringer
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Cori Mountain Stalwart
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Rift Elemental
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Crystal Barricade
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Wizards of Thay
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Strago and Relm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Firebrand Archer
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Gimli, Counter of Kills
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Jhoira's Timebug
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Geyser Drake
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Final-Word Phantom
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Elsha of the Infinite
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Théoden, King of Rohan
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Meneldor, Swift Savior
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Timebender
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Shire Scarecrow
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Sword Coast Serpent
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Battle Menu
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Abrade
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Hithlain Knots
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Display of Power
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Mystic Confluence
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Consider
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Izzet Charm
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Jeskai Revelation
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Fact or Fiction
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Helix
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Cast into the Fire
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Prismari Command
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Dreams of Laguna
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Reprieve
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Reality Shift
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Silundi Vision
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Bolt
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
11%synergy
You Cannot Pass!
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Impulse
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Overwhelming Surge
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Flame of Anor
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Council's Deliberation
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Smite the Deathless
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Lost to Legend
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Unwanted Remake
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Lorehold Command
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-8%synergy
Glorious Gale
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Flick a Coin
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Valorous Stance
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Counterspell
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-22%synergy
Quicken
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Jeskai Charm
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Siege Smash
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Slick Sequence
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Faebloom Trick
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Epiphany
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Refute
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Divine Resilience
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Twist Reality
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Glimmerburst
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Betrayer's Bargain
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Boon of Safety
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Time Wipe
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Banish from Edoras
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
15%synergy
All of History, All at Once
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Lórien Revealed
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Supreme Verdict
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Arwen's Gift
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
The Wedding of River Song
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Treason of Isengard
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Birthday Escape
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-13%synergy
Faithless Looting
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Fire of Orthanc
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Treasure Cruise
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Rout
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Quarrel's End
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Fear, Fire, Foes!
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Confluence
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Chronomantic Escape
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Mists of Lórien
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Response // Resurgence
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Wrap in Flames
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Warrant // Warden
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Reality Strobe
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Past in Flames
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Empty the Warrens
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Rousing Refrain
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Final Judgment
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Reconstruct History
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Expressive Iteration
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Grapeshot
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Coward // Killer
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Divination
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Increasing Devotion
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 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
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Glamdring
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Rotating Fireplace
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-12%synergy
Jeskai Monument
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Dúnedain Blade
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Dynavolt Tower
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Mirror of Galadriel
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Chaos Wand
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Sunforger
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Celestial Armor
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Case of the Ransacked Lab
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Double Vision
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
As Foretold
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
18%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Observed Stasis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Duskmourn's Domination
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
10%synergy
The Parting of the Ways
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Dog Umbra
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Sorcerer Class
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Four Knocks
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Bewitching Leechcraft
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Banishing Light
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset of the Ancient Way
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Riptide Laboratory
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-18%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-8%synergy
Rivendell
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Restless Spire
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Restless Anchorage
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
-20%synergy
Sol Ring
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
-27%synergy
Commander's Sphere
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Azorius Signet
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Signet
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Boros Signet
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
-24%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-26%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Inherited Envelope
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Sol Talisman
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-38%synergy
Pristine Talisman
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Wizard's Rockets
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Boros Locket
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-26%synergy
Izzet Locket
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Locket
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion32 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion32 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Island
100%inclusion32 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
-14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
35%synergy
Mystic Monastery
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
32%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
-18%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Triumph
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Port Town
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Prairie Stream
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Perilous Landscape
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Tranquil Cove
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Azorius Chancery
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Sulfur Falls
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
-23%synergy
Glacial Fortress
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
-28%synergy
Boros Garrison
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
-27%synergy
Silundi Vision
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Ash Barrens
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Molten Tributary
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Battlefield Forge
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-29%synergy
Thriving Isle
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Shivan Reef
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-27%synergy
Boros Guildgate
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Thriving Bluff
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Eroded Canyon
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Prismari Campus
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-13%synergy
Promising Vein
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Rugged Prairie
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-11%synergy
Jwari Disruption
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Heath
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Ferrous Lake
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Lorehold Campus
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy