Gandalf of the Secret Fire (Commander) - Optimized Counterspells

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Benjamin Levin
Oct 21, 2025
Benjamin Levin
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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Rhystic Study
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
79%synergy
Mystical Tutor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Jeska's Will
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
52%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
48%synergy
Grim Monolith
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Intuition
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Mox Diamond
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Chrome Mox
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Gamble
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Creatures
Archmage Emeritus
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Mocking Sprite
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Melek, Reforged Researcher
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
High Fae Trickster
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Crystal Barricade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Cori Mountain Stalwart
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Glory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Monastery Mentor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Heartflame Duelist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Esper Sentinel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Radiant Scrollwielder
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Jhoira's Timebug
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Guttersnipe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Wizards of Thay
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Shiko, Paragon of the Way
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Narset, Enlightened Exile
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Soulfire Grand Master
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Rift Elemental
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Instants
Brainstorm
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
80%synergy
Frantic Search
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
52%synergy
Boros Charm
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
46%synergy
Clockspinning
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Lightning Bolt
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Brainsurge
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Mana Drain
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Lightning Helix
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Izzet Charm
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Cryptic Command
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-2%synergy
Path to Exile
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Flame of Anor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Prismari Command
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Lorehold Command
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Orim's Chant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Magma Jet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Dust of Moments
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
New Way Forward
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Brain Freeze
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Twist Reality
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Nexus of Fate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Supreme Will
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Final Showdown
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Archmage's Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Flusterstorm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Silence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Delay
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Intervention Pact
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Snap
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Silundi Vision
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Fury Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Ojutai's Command
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Confluence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Deflecting Palm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Pyroblast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Reprieve
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Divergent Transformations
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Dig Through Time
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Blasphemous Act
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
45%synergy
Preordain
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Polymorph
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Crackle with Power
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Slagstorm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Time Wipe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
All of History, All at Once
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Transmogrify
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
See Beyond
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Serum Visions
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Treasure Cruise
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Merchant Scroll
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Ancestral Vision
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Reconstruct History
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Reality Scramble
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Inspiration from Beyond
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Expressive Iteration
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Solve the Equation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Archangel's Light
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
The One Ring
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Robe of Stars
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Enchantments
Leyline of Anticipation
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Counterbalance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Fiery Inscription
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Smothering Tithe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Double Vision
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mystic Remora
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Powerbalance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Shark Typhoon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Storm of Saruman
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Land Tax
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Paradox Haze
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
As Foretold
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Reliquary Tower
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Rivendell
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Kor Haven
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Emergence Zone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Command Beacon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Progress
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Lotus Bloom
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Boros Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Mox Amber
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Guardian Idol
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Azorius Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Sacred Foundry
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Island
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
72%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Tundra
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Volcanic Island
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Plateau
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Raugrin Triome
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Scalding Tarn
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
39%synergy
Flooded Strand
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
37%synergy
Glacial Fortress
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-19%synergy
Misty Rainforest
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Fabled Passage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Shivan Reef
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Prairie Stream
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-8%synergy
Sundown Pass
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Wooded Foothills
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sea of Clouds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-17%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Cavern of Souls
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Boros Garrison
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Seachrome Coast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Silundi Vision
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Mana Confluence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
0%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-15%synergy
Perilous Landscape
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Valakut Awakening
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
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