Gandalf of the Secret Fire (Commander) - Expensive Core

Gandalf of the Secret Fire
Rank #639
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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Electro, Assaulting Battery
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Fated Firepower
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Katara, Waterbending Master
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Flame of Anor
84%inclusion27 decks32 decks
81%synergy
Dust of Moments
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
52%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
51%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
50%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
50%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
49%synergy
Fury Charm
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
45%synergy
Mystic Confluence
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
44%synergy
Prismari Command
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
41%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
81%inclusion26 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Boros Charm
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
36%synergy
Path to Exile
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Opt
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
38%synergy
Fiery Inscription
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
40%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
41%synergy
Frantic Search
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
29%synergy
Clockspinning
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
41%synergy
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-9%synergy
The One Ring
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-10%synergy
Smothering Tithe
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-14%synergy
Rhystic Study
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-14%synergy
Creatures
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
40%synergy
Guttersnipe
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Wizards of Thay
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
30%synergy
High Fae Trickster
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Archmage of Runes
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Jhoira's Timebug
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Young Pyromancer
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Time Beetle
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Rift Elemental
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Monastery Mentor
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Electrostatic Field
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Coruscation Mage
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Esper Sentinel
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-8%synergy
Nalfeshnee
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
The Tenth Doctor
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Final-Word Phantom
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Archaeomancer
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Heartflame Duelist
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Docent of Perfection
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Narset, Enlightened Exile
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Brainstorm
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Archmage's Charm
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
36%synergy
Impulse
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
36%synergy
Generous Gift
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Consider
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
32%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Press the Enemy
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Cryptic Command
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Valakut Awakening
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Bolt
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Pongify
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Izzet Charm
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Snap
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Quick Study
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Counterspell
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
-10%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Fact or Fiction
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Big Score
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Abrade
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Silundi Vision
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Dig Through Time
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Display of Power
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Final Showdown
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Will of the Mardu
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
New Way Forward
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Helix
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Wear // Tear
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Quicken
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Confounding Riddle
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Courageous Resolve
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Seething Song
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Anticipate
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Legion Leadership
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Brainsurge
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Slick Sequence
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Jeskai Charm
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Negate
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Meeting of Minds
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Pyroblast
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-9%synergy
Sorceries
Sea Gate Restoration
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
35%synergy
Ponder
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
18%synergy
All of History, All at Once
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Rousing Refrain
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Sorcerous Squall
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
The Wedding of River Song
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Farewell
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Preordain
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Expressive Iteration
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Elemental Eruption
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Lórien Revealed
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Supreme Verdict
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Call the Mountain Chocobo
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Call to Mind
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Immolating Gyre
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Vandalblast
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Mists of Lórien
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Season of Weaving
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Suppression Ray
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Windfall
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Time Wipe
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Ancestral Vision
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Relearn
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Reconstruct History
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Solve the Equation
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Stock Up
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Wrath of God
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Sage's Knowledge
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Rout
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Pyroclasm
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Vedalken Orrery
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Rotating Fireplace
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-8%synergy
Glamdring
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Primal Amulet
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-12%synergy
Mithril Coat
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Darksteel Plate
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Skullclamp
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
The Magic Mirror
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
As Foretold
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Paradox Haze
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Shark Typhoon
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Double Vision
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Pain for All
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sorcerer Class
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Aria of Flame
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Mystic Remora
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Storm of Saruman
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Descent into Avernus
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Cryptic Pursuit
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Impact Tremors
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Propaganda
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
The Parting of the Ways
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Arcavios
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Quintorius Kand
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Narset of the Ancient Way
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Mistrise Village
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Emergence Zone
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Restless Anchorage
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion28 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Sol Ring
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
-15%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Signet
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Signet
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Boros Signet
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Midnight Clock
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Sol Talisman
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Tantalite
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
94%inclusion30 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion29 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
91%inclusion29 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion29 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
88%inclusion28 decks32 decks
46%synergy
Steam Vents
84%inclusion27 decks32 decks
44%synergy
Sacred Foundry
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
38%synergy
Raugrin Triome
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Flooded Strand
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
42%synergy
Sea of Clouds
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Training Center
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Scalding Tarn
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
38%synergy
Arid Mesa
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Thundering Falls
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Meticulous Archive
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Sulfur Falls
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Spectator Seating
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Tundra
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
35%synergy
Volcanic Island
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
35%synergy
Glacial Fortress
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
-8%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Plateau
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
-21%synergy
Elegant Parlor
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
35%synergy
Shivan Reef
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
-14%synergy
Mystic Monastery
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
-24%synergy
Sundown Pass
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Deserted Beach
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Prairie Stream
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
-10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Prismatic Vista
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Polluted Delta
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Misty Rainforest
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Silundi Vision
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-8%synergy
Marsh Flats
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Gate
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Windswept Heath
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Mana Confluence
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-18%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
9%synergy