Gandalf of the Secret Fire (Commander) - Budget Core

Gandalf of the Secret Fire
Rank #699
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
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Olórin's Searing Light
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
66%synergy
Courageous Resolve
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
55%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
47%synergy
Fury Charm
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
40%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Fiery Inscription
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Press the Enemy
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Opt
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Frantic Search
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Guttersnipe
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Dust of Moments
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
-30%synergy
Path to Exile
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Consider
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Quick Study
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Dig Through Time
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Creatures
Vega, the Watcher
32%inclusion11 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
Wavebreak Hippocamp
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Pelargir Survivor
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Young Pyromancer
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Mocking Sprite
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Coruscation Mage
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Time Beetle
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Saruman the White
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Rift Elemental
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Archmage of Runes
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Jhoira's Timebug
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Firebrand Archer
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Monastery Mentor
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Timebender
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Gimli, Counter of Kills
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Final-Word Phantom
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Meneldor, Swift Savior
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Shire Scarecrow
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Amy Pond
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Sword Coast Serpent
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Théoden, King of Rohan
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
The Tenth Doctor
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Wizards of Thay
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Crystal Barricade
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Cori Mountain Stalwart
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Abrade
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Hithlain Knots
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Clockspinning
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Mystic Confluence
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Cast into the Fire
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Jeskai Revelation
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Fact or Fiction
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Display of Power
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Prismari Command
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Helix
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Charm
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Bolt
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Silundi Vision
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Smite the Deathless
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Reprieve
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Reality Shift
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
You Cannot Pass!
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Glorious Gale
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Lost to Legend
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Impulse
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Lorehold Command
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Council's Deliberation
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Brainstorm
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Big Score
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Flame of Anor
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Narset's Rebuke
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Rally the Monastery
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Spectacular Tactics
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Battle Menu
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Emergency Eject
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Whoosh!
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Unwanted Remake
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Glimmerburst
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Jeskai Charm
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%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
Quicken
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Counterspell
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-23%synergy
Azorius Charm
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Take Up the Shield
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Spellgyre
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Slick Sequence
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Faebloom Trick
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 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
Lórien Revealed
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%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
All of History, All at Once
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Treason of Isengard
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
The Wedding of River Song
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Birthday Escape
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Arwen's Gift
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Mists of Lórien
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Fear, Fire, Foes!
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
Blasphemous Act
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-14%synergy
Coward // Killer
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Rousing Refrain
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Warrant // Warden
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Past in Flames
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Foray of Orcs
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Increasing Devotion
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Response // Resurgence
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Quarrel's End
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Divination
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Ecstatic Beauty
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Inspired Ultimatum
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Reconstruct History
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Rout
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
Seize the Spoils
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Chronomantic Escape
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Wrap in Flames
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Expressive Iteration
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Maddening Cacophony
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
Wayfarer's Bauble
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Rotating Fireplace
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Glamdring
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-13%synergy
Jeskai Monument
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Sunforger
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Mirror of Galadriel
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Geistflame Reservoir
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Dúnedain Blade
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Dynavolt Tower
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%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
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Spider-Verse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
The Parting of the Ways
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Observed Stasis
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Sorcerer Class
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Duskmourn's Domination
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Four Knocks
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
The Girl in the Fireplace
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Fevered Visions
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Bewitching Leechcraft
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
The Bath Song
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Banishing Light
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%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
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-19%synergy
Rivendell
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Restless Spire
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Needle Spires
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%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
Azorius Signet
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Izzet 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
-24%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Inherited Envelope
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-20%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-34%synergy
Sol Talisman
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Wizard's Rockets
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Pristine Talisman
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
Worn Powerstone
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Locket
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Island
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
-16%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
Terramorphic Expanse
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
-20%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Prairie Stream
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Triumph
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Tranquil Cove
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Glacial Fortress
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-24%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-21%synergy
Port Town
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Perilous Landscape
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-25%synergy
Azorius Chancery
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Silundi Vision
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Battlefield Forge
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-21%synergy
Boros Garrison
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Reef
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-23%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Boros Guildgate
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Radiant Summit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Ferrous Lake
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Ash Barrens
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Molten Tributary
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Thriving Bluff
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Rugged Prairie
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Thriving Isle
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Heath
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Eroded Canyon
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Jwari Disruption
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-27%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-14%synergy