Gandalf of the Secret Fire (Commander) - Budget Core

Gandalf of the Secret Fire
Rank #711
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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Unwelcome Sprite
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Olórin's Searing Light
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
63%synergy
Courageous Resolve
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
55%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
47%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Fury Charm
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Fiery Inscription
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
41%synergy
Press the Enemy
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
40%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Opt
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
-27%synergy
Guttersnipe
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Path to Exile
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Dust of Moments
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Dig Through Time
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Hithlain Knots
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Abrade
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Creatures
Vega, the Watcher
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Pelargir Survivor
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Coruscation Mage
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Mocking Sprite
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Saruman the White
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Time Beetle
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Young Pyromancer
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Rift Elemental
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Archmage of Runes
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Jhoira's Timebug
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Timebender
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
12%synergy
The Tenth Doctor
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Firebrand Archer
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Gimli, Counter of Kills
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Monastery Mentor
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Final-Word Phantom
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Gaelicat
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
G'raha Tia
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Knights of Dol Amroth
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Shire Scarecrow
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Wizards of Thay
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Théoden, King of Rohan
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Landroval, Horizon Witness
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Amy Pond
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Meneldor, Swift Savior
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Crystal Barricade
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Clockspinning
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Consider
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Confluence
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Quick Study
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Display of Power
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Cast into the Fire
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Fact or Fiction
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Jeskai Revelation
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Prismari Command
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Charm
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Reprieve
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Impulse
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Smite the Deathless
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Helix
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Silundi Vision
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Glorious Gale
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Lost to Legend
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Quicken
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Flame of Anor
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Council's Deliberation
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Bolt
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
9%synergy
You Cannot Pass!
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Unwanted Remake
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Brainstorm
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Lorehold Command
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Big Score
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Rally the Monastery
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Glimmerburst
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Valorous Stance
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Timecrafting
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Isolation at Orthanc
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Counterspell
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-24%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Suspend
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Spellgyre
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Thunder Magic
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Emergency Eject
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Radiant Strike
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Spectacular Tactics
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Whoosh!
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Battle Menu
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Faebloom Trick
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Slick Sequence
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Sorcerous Squall
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Banish from Edoras
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Supreme Verdict
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Time Wipe
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Lórien Revealed
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
All of History, All at Once
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Birthday Escape
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
The Wedding of River Song
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Fire of Orthanc
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Arwen's Gift
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Treason of Isengard
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Combat Tutorial
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Rousing Refrain
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-14%synergy
Rout
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Coward // Killer
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Fear, Fire, Foes!
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Tranquilize
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Warrant // Warden
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Foray of Orcs
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Ecstatic Beauty
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Inspired Ultimatum
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Reconstruct History
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Response // Resurgence
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Expressive Iteration
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Horses of the Bruinen
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Divination
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Wrap in Flames
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Quarrel's End
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Mighty
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Reality Strobe
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Arc Blade
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Chronomantic Escape
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Mists of Lórien
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Increasing Devotion
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Seize the Storm
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Explosive Getaway
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Rotating Fireplace
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Glamdring
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-13%synergy
Dúnedain Blade
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Mirror of Galadriel
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Sunforger
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Dynavolt Tower
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Whirlwind of Thought
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
8%synergy
As Foretold
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Double Vision
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
The Parting of the Ways
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Spider-Verse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Observed Stasis
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Duskmourn's Domination
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Fevered Visions
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Bewitching Leechcraft
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Sorcerer Class
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
The Bath Song
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
The Girl in the Fireplace
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Four Knocks
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Banishing Light
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset of the Ancient Way
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Quintorius Kand
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Riptide Laboratory
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Rivendell
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Needle Spires
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Restless Spire
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
-24%synergy
Sol Ring
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
-31%synergy
Commander's Sphere
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Izzet Signet
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Signet
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Boros Signet
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-22%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-23%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-20%synergy
Inherited Envelope
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Sol Talisman
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-34%synergy
Wizard's Rockets
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
White Auracite
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Pristine Talisman
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Locket
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Locket
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Boros Locket
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
-13%synergy
Mystic Monastery
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
-17%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Tranquil Cove
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Triumph
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Prairie Stream
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Port Town
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Glacial Fortress
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-25%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-21%synergy
Perilous Landscape
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-26%synergy
Azorius Chancery
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Battlefield Forge
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-21%synergy
Shivan Reef
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-20%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Boros Garrison
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Silundi Vision
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Boros Guildgate
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Ash Barrens
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Rugged Prairie
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Thriving Heath
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Ferrous Lake
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
0%synergy
University Campus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Radiant Summit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Eroded Canyon
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Molten Tributary
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Bluff
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-27%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-15%synergy
Prismari Campus
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy