Gandalf of the Secret Fire (Commander) - Core Spellslinger

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bender's Waterskin
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
University Campus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Olórin's Searing Light
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
77%synergy
Flame of Anor
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
66%synergy
Fiery Inscription
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
59%synergy
Mystic Confluence
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
52%synergy
Guttersnipe
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Press the Enemy
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Path to Exile
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Frantic Search
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Lightning Bolt
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Opt
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Prismari Command
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Brainstorm
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Courageous Resolve
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Dust of Moments
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Kykar, Wind's Fury
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Young Pyromancer
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Wizards of Thay
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Monastery Mentor
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Archmage of Runes
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Jhoira's Timebug
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Time Beetle
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Coruscation Mage
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Narset, Enlightened Exile
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
High Fae Trickster
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Rift Elemental
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
The Tenth Doctor
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Firebrand Archer
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Electrostatic Field
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
The Ninth Doctor
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Elsha of the Infinite
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Charmbreaker Devils
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Uthros Psionicist
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Station Monitor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Stormscale Scion
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Clockspinning
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Consider
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Display of Power
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Fury Charm
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Boros Charm
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Archmage's Charm
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Quick Study
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Helix
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Izzet Charm
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Silundi Vision
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Reprieve
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Impulse
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Dig Through Time
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Abrade
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Snap
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Quicken
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Reality Shift
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Riot Control
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Cryptic Command
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Think Twice
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
New Way Forward
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Jeskai Revelation
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
14%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Jwari Disruption
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Anticipate
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Legion Leadership
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Jeskai Charm
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Eerie Interference
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Fact or Fiction
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Resculpt
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Thought Scour
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Filter Out
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Delay
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Invert // Invent
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Big Score
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Narset's Reversal
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Sorcerous Squall
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Ponder
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
12%synergy
All of History, All at Once
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Expressive Iteration
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
The Wedding of River Song
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Lórien Revealed
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Grapeshot
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Boltwave
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Supreme Verdict
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Preordain
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Elemental Eruption
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Fractured Identity
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Mists of Lórien
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Mana Geyser
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mind's Desire
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Windfall
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Dismantling Wave
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Past in Flames
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Empty the Warrens
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Rousing Refrain
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Serum Visions
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Chronomantic Escape
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Call to Mind
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Encore
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
See the Truth
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Cleansing Nova
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Step Through
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sudden Disappearance
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Compulsive Research
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Raise the Palisade
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Cosmic Epiphany
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Volcanic Vision
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Glamdring
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Rotating Fireplace
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Rod of Absorption
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Primal Amulet
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Levitating Statue
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
The Prima Vista
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Jeskai Monument
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
As Foretold
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Sorcerer Class
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Paradox Haze
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Double Vision
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Storm of Saruman
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
The Parting of the Ways
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Wizard Class
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Aria of Flame
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Shark Typhoon
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Propaganda
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Quintorius Kand
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Reliquary Tower
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Emergence Zone
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Rivendell
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Mines of Moria
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Hidden Cataract
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Hidden Volcano
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Sol Ring
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Signet
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Progress
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Izzet Signet
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Boros Signet
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
-17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Monastery
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Glacial Fortress
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Perilous Landscape
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Prairie Stream
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Shivan Reef
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Training Center
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Sea of Clouds
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Port Town
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Silundi Vision
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Deserted Beach
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Battlefield Forge
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-17%synergy
Raugrin Triome
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Scalding Tarn
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Steam Vents
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-19%synergy
Azorius Chancery
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Triumph
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Spectator Seating
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-23%synergy
Tranquil Cove
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Sundown Pass
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Molten Tributary
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy