Gandalf of the Secret Fire (Commander) - Core Spellslinger

Gandalf of the Secret Fire
Rank #661
31decks
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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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Bender's Waterskin
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, All-Knowing
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Boomerang Basics
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Olórin's Searing Light
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
75%synergy
Flame of Anor
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
68%synergy
Fiery Inscription
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
58%synergy
Guttersnipe
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Mystic Confluence
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Press the Enemy
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Path to Exile
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Frantic Search
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Bolt
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Prismari Command
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Brainstorm
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Courageous Resolve
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Opt
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Kykar, Wind's Fury
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Young Pyromancer
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Wizards of Thay
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Archmage of Runes
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Monastery Mentor
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Jhoira's Timebug
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Coruscation Mage
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Time Beetle
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Narset, Enlightened Exile
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
High Fae Trickster
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
The Tenth Doctor
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Rift Elemental
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Firebrand Archer
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
The Ninth Doctor
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Elsha of the Infinite
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Mocking Sprite
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Charmbreaker Devils
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Rose Tyler
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Electrostatic Field
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Stormscale Scion
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Clockspinning
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Dust of Moments
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Display of Power
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Consider
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Fury Charm
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Boros Charm
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Archmage's Charm
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Reprieve
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Quick Study
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Helix
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Izzet Charm
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Silundi Vision
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Impulse
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Abrade
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Counterspell
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Dig Through Time
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Snap
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Quicken
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Reality Shift
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Riot Control
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Cryptic Command
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Think Twice
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
New Way Forward
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Jeskai Revelation
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Jwari Disruption
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Anticipate
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Legion Leadership
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Pongify
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Jeskai Charm
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Eerie Interference
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Fact or Fiction
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Resculpt
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Thought Scour
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Filter Out
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Delay
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Invert // Invent
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Big Score
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Sorcerous Squall
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Ponder
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
13%synergy
All of History, All at Once
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Expressive Iteration
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Lórien Revealed
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
The Wedding of River Song
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Preordain
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Grapeshot
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Boltwave
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Supreme Verdict
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Mists of Lórien
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Mana Geyser
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Elemental Eruption
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Fractured Identity
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Serum Visions
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Mind's Desire
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Stock Up
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Windfall
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Dismantling Wave
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Past in Flames
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Empty the Warrens
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Farewell
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Rousing Refrain
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Chronomantic Escape
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Call to Mind
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Encore
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Cleansing Nova
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
See the Truth
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Step Through
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sudden Disappearance
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Portent
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Raise the Palisade
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Compulsive Research
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Glamdring
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Rotating Fireplace
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Rod of Absorption
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Primal Amulet
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Levitating Statue
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Wand of Wonder
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sunforger
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
The Prima Vista
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
As Foretold
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Paradox Haze
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Sorcerer Class
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Double Vision
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Storm of Saruman
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
The Parting of the Ways
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Wizard Class
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Aria of Flame
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Shark Typhoon
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Quintorius Kand
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Emergence Zone
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Rivendell
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Mines of Moria
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Hidden Cataract
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Hidden Volcano
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Sol Ring
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Signet
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Signet
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Boros Signet
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Sulfur Falls
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Monastery
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Glacial Fortress
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Perilous Landscape
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Prairie Stream
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Shivan Reef
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Training Center
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Port Town
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Sea of Clouds
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Triumph
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Silundi Vision
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Raugrin Triome
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Deserted Beach
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Steam Vents
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-17%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Battlefield Forge
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-19%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Scalding Tarn
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Azorius Chancery
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Tranquil Cove
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Spectator Seating
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-24%synergy
Sundown Pass
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Thundering Falls
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Flooded Strand
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy