Gandalf of the Secret Fire (Commander) - 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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Bender's Waterskin
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Boomerang Basics
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
0%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Katara, Waterbending Master
4.2%inclusion2 decks48 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Olórin's Searing Light
83%inclusion804 decks972 decks
81%synergy
Flame of Anor
82%inclusion795 decks972 decks
79%synergy
Fiery Inscription
76%inclusion737 decks972 decks
73%synergy
Guttersnipe
75%inclusion733 decks972 decks
68%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
78%inclusion757 decks972 decks
65%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
73%inclusion712 decks972 decks
61%synergy
Mystic Confluence
63%inclusion614 decks972 decks
60%synergy
Press the Enemy
59%inclusion575 decks972 decks
58%synergy
Fury Charm
58%inclusion562 decks972 decks
56%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
56%inclusion548 decks972 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
80%inclusion777 decks972 decks
12%synergy
Path to Exile
77%inclusion750 decks972 decks
28%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
71%inclusion686 decks972 decks
46%synergy
Brainstorm
68%inclusion660 decks972 decks
48%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
64%inclusion621 decks972 decks
53%synergy
Opt
63%inclusion616 decks972 decks
51%synergy
Frantic Search
60%inclusion581 decks972 decks
45%synergy
Prismari Command
58%inclusion563 decks972 decks
52%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
57%inclusion553 decks972 decks
54%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
56%inclusion549 decks972 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
36%inclusion353 decks972 decks
25%synergy
Jeska's Will
33%inclusion322 decks972 decks
19%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
27%inclusion259 decks972 decks
9%synergy
Rhystic Study
21%inclusion203 decks972 decks
1%synergy
Smothering Tithe
16%inclusion152 decks972 decks
-4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion149 decks972 decks
1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
13%inclusion125 decks972 decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
9.3%inclusion90 decks972 decks
1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
9.3%inclusion90 decks972 decks
-6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.7%inclusion55 decks972 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
56%inclusion544 decks972 decks
55%synergy
Wizards of Thay
55%inclusion539 decks972 decks
54%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
49%inclusion476 decks972 decks
43%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
49%inclusion475 decks972 decks
45%synergy
Archmage of Runes
42%inclusion129 decks305 decks
39%synergy
Young Pyromancer
39%inclusion383 decks972 decks
31%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
37%inclusion359 decks972 decks
36%synergy
Jhoira's Timebug
37%inclusion358 decks972 decks
35%synergy
Monastery Mentor
35%inclusion344 decks972 decks
21%synergy
Rift Elemental
32%inclusion315 decks972 decks
31%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
31%inclusion303 decks972 decks
30%synergy
Time Beetle
30%inclusion296 decks972 decks
27%synergy
Coruscation Mage
30%inclusion146 decks493 decks
27%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
26%inclusion130 decks494 decks
21%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
25%inclusion242 decks972 decks
14%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
24%inclusion229 decks972 decks
15%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
23%inclusion224 decks972 decks
23%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
23%inclusion223 decks972 decks
22%synergy
The Tenth Doctor
23%inclusion219 decks972 decks
21%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
22%inclusion209 decks972 decks
18%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
20%inclusion139 decks695 decks
19%synergy
High Fae Trickster
20%inclusion59 decks299 decks
18%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion108 decks575 decks
12%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
18%inclusion178 decks972 decks
17%synergy
Electrostatic Field
18%inclusion174 decks972 decks
17%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
15%inclusion142 decks972 decks
12%synergy
Elsha of the Infinite
14%inclusion138 decks972 decks
8%synergy
Narset, Enlightened Exile
12%inclusion114 decks972 decks
7%synergy
Urabrask
12%inclusion112 decks972 decks
10%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
11%inclusion53 decks493 decks
9%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
10%inclusion56 decks580 decks
9%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
9.5%inclusion92 decks972 decks
8%synergy
Nalfeshnee
8.8%inclusion86 decks972 decks
8%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
8.3%inclusion81 decks972 decks
7%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
8.1%inclusion79 decks972 decks
8%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
7.7%inclusion23 decks298 decks
4%synergy
Docent of Perfection
7.7%inclusion75 decks972 decks
7%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
7.6%inclusion74 decks972 decks
2%synergy
Haughty Djinn
7.4%inclusion72 decks972 decks
5%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
7.3%inclusion71 decks972 decks
7%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
7.2%inclusion70 decks972 decks
5%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
6.8%inclusion66 decks972 decks
0%synergy
Final-Word Phantom
6.6%inclusion57 decks865 decks
6%synergy
The Ninth Doctor
6.5%inclusion63 decks972 decks
4%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
6.4%inclusion37 decks577 decks
6%synergy
Firebrand Archer
6.4%inclusion62 decks972 decks
5%synergy
Esper Sentinel
6.4%inclusion62 decks972 decks
-14%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
6.3%inclusion61 decks972 decks
5%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
6.1%inclusion59 decks972 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Courageous Resolve
54%inclusion527 decks972 decks
53%synergy
Clockspinning
52%inclusion506 decks972 decks
49%synergy
Generous Gift
51%inclusion500 decks972 decks
29%synergy
Dust of Moments
50%inclusion490 decks972 decks
49%synergy
Lightning Bolt
50%inclusion490 decks972 decks
42%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
48%inclusion467 decks972 decks
45%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
47%inclusion456 decks972 decks
44%synergy
Boros Charm
47%inclusion455 decks972 decks
26%synergy
Consider
45%inclusion440 decks972 decks
36%synergy
Archmage's Charm
39%inclusion380 decks972 decks
38%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
38%inclusion372 decks972 decks
29%synergy
Display of Power
36%inclusion354 decks972 decks
36%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion310 decks972 decks
10%synergy
Counterspell
30%inclusion294 decks972 decks
-5%synergy
Quick Study
29%inclusion278 decks972 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Helix
27%inclusion258 decks972 decks
25%synergy
Snap
25%inclusion243 decks972 decks
17%synergy
Izzet Charm
25%inclusion242 decks972 decks
22%synergy
Cryptic Command
25%inclusion242 decks972 decks
24%synergy
Fact or Fiction
23%inclusion220 decks972 decks
20%synergy
Abrade
21%inclusion208 decks972 decks
15%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
21%inclusion200 decks972 decks
17%synergy
Reprieve
20%inclusion199 decks972 decks
18%synergy
Quicken
20%inclusion194 decks972 decks
19%synergy
Dig Through Time
19%inclusion185 decks972 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion174 decks972 decks
2%synergy
Spellgyre
18%inclusion87 decks487 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion101 decks580 decks
8%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
17%inclusion164 decks972 decks
15%synergy
Big Score
17%inclusion163 decks972 decks
12%synergy
Impulse
16%inclusion151 decks972 decks
14%synergy
Jeskai Revelation
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion132 decks972 decks
10%synergy
Jeskai Charm
13%inclusion130 decks972 decks
11%synergy
Seething Song
13%inclusion128 decks972 decks
11%synergy
Silundi Vision
13%inclusion127 decks972 decks
12%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
12%inclusion47 decks393 decks
8%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Brainsurge
12%inclusion68 decks582 decks
10%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
11%inclusion80 decks714 decks
9%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion100 decks972 decks
-6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion99 decks972 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
10%inclusion97 decks972 decks
3%synergy
Final Showdown
9.4%inclusion67 decks714 decks
8%synergy
Nexus of Fate
9.4%inclusion91 decks972 decks
8%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
9.2%inclusion89 decks972 decks
5%synergy
Narset's Reversal
9.1%inclusion88 decks972 decks
2%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
8.8%inclusion86 decks972 decks
8%synergy
New Way Forward
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.1%inclusion79 decks972 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
46%inclusion443 decks972 decks
42%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
43%inclusion420 decks972 decks
43%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
39%inclusion383 decks972 decks
39%synergy
All of History, All at Once
37%inclusion357 decks972 decks
34%synergy
Blasphemous Act
37%inclusion355 decks972 decks
14%synergy
Sorcerous Squall
35%inclusion345 decks972 decks
35%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
32%inclusion314 decks972 decks
31%synergy
Preordain
32%inclusion308 decks972 decks
18%synergy
Ponder
24%inclusion235 decks972 decks
8%synergy
Supreme Verdict
21%inclusion206 decks972 decks
8%synergy
Grapeshot
18%inclusion178 decks972 decks
15%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
17%inclusion169 decks972 decks
14%synergy
Rousing Refrain
14%inclusion136 decks972 decks
11%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion135 decks972 decks
-1%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
14%inclusion133 decks972 decks
10%synergy
Lórien Revealed
12%inclusion114 decks972 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion109 decks972 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion106 decks972 decks
2%synergy
Windfall
10%inclusion102 decks972 decks
1%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
10%inclusion101 decks972 decks
5%synergy
Expressive Iteration
10%inclusion101 decks972 decks
1%synergy
Time Wipe
10%inclusion101 decks972 decks
4%synergy
Mists of Lórien
10%inclusion100 decks972 decks
10%synergy
Mana Geyser
10%inclusion97 decks972 decks
5%synergy
Boltwave
8.9%inclusion26 decks292 decks
8%synergy
The Wedding of River Song
8.3%inclusion81 decks972 decks
6%synergy
Solve the Equation
8.1%inclusion79 decks972 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
7.9%inclusion77 decks972 decks
-4%synergy
Time Warp
7.3%inclusion71 decks972 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.1%inclusion69 decks972 decks
-6%synergy
Elemental Eruption
6.8%inclusion47 decks695 decks
6%synergy
Past in Flames
6.5%inclusion63 decks972 decks
4%synergy
Inspired Ultimatum
6.4%inclusion62 decks972 decks
5%synergy
Chronomantic Escape
6.4%inclusion62 decks972 decks
4%synergy
Mind's Desire
5.8%inclusion56 decks972 decks
5%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
5.5%inclusion53 decks972 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.5%inclusion53 decks972 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
5.2%inclusion51 decks972 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
35%inclusion338 decks972 decks
34%synergy
Glamdring
31%inclusion302 decks972 decks
30%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
27%inclusion264 decks972 decks
26%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
24%inclusion234 decks972 decks
23%synergy
Primal Amulet
23%inclusion221 decks972 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion179 decks972 decks
-6%synergy
Rotating Fireplace
14%inclusion139 decks972 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion126 decks972 decks
-11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
7.9%inclusion77 decks972 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.4%inclusion72 decks972 decks
-5%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.0%inclusion49 decks972 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
48%inclusion471 decks972 decks
45%synergy
As Foretold
34%inclusion326 decks972 decks
30%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
29%inclusion257 decks886 decks
28%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
26%inclusion77 decks292 decks
25%synergy
Paradox Haze
19%inclusion188 decks972 decks
16%synergy
Double Vision
18%inclusion172 decks972 decks
17%synergy
Sorcerer Class
17%inclusion163 decks972 decks
14%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
13%inclusion127 decks972 decks
11%synergy
Shark Typhoon
13%inclusion122 decks972 decks
8%synergy
Storm of Saruman
12%inclusion121 decks972 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
12%inclusion120 decks972 decks
11%synergy
Aria of Flame
10%inclusion100 decks972 decks
10%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
10%inclusion96 decks972 decks
9%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
10%inclusion96 decks972 decks
-5%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
9.5%inclusion92 decks972 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
8.5%inclusion83 decks972 decks
-3%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
7.3%inclusion71 decks972 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.8%inclusion66 decks972 decks
-6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.8%inclusion66 decks972 decks
-5%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.7%inclusion28 decks494 decks
4%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
5.7%inclusion33 decks584 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
24%inclusion230 decks972 decks
17%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
23%inclusion116 decks495 decks
20%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
11%inclusion103 decks972 decks
9%synergy
Quintorius Kand
10%inclusion95 decks972 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
5.6%inclusion54 decks972 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
60%inclusion583 decks972 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
42%inclusion404 decks972 decks
36%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
26%inclusion252 decks972 decks
25%synergy
Rivendell
23%inclusion224 decks972 decks
21%synergy
Emergence Zone
13%inclusion128 decks972 decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion126 decks972 decks
0%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Mines of Moria
10%inclusion102 decks972 decks
9%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Minas Tirith
9.3%inclusion90 decks972 decks
4%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
9.1%inclusion88 decks972 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.4%inclusion72 decks972 decks
1%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
5.6%inclusion54 decks972 decks
4%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
5.3%inclusion52 decks972 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion874 decks972 decks
1%synergy
Sol Ring
89%inclusion867 decks972 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
52%inclusion501 decks972 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Progress
47%inclusion458 decks972 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Signet
47%inclusion452 decks972 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
43%inclusion415 decks972 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Signet
41%inclusion401 decks972 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
38%inclusion373 decks972 decks
14%synergy
Boros Signet
25%inclusion246 decks972 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion229 decks972 decks
-8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion140 decks972 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion137 decks972 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion100 decks972 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.5%inclusion73 decks972 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
6.3%inclusion61 decks972 decks
-7%synergy
Séance Board
6.3%inclusion24 decks383 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion948 decks972 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion941 decks972 decks
3%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion927 decks972 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion895 decks972 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
65%inclusion631 decks972 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
64%inclusion619 decks972 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Monastery
62%inclusion600 decks972 decks
3%synergy
Glacial Fortress
57%inclusion558 decks972 decks
4%synergy
Prairie Stream
52%inclusion505 decks972 decks
12%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
51%inclusion494 decks972 decks
1%synergy
Steam Vents
46%inclusion450 decks972 decks
6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
46%inclusion448 decks972 decks
23%synergy
Training Center
46%inclusion448 decks972 decks
14%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
45%inclusion436 decks972 decks
4%synergy
Sea of Clouds
44%inclusion428 decks972 decks
13%synergy
Raugrin Triome
44%inclusion424 decks972 decks
6%synergy
Spectator Seating
41%inclusion398 decks972 decks
11%synergy
Sacred Foundry
40%inclusion391 decks972 decks
0%synergy
Deserted Beach
40%inclusion384 decks972 decks
17%synergy
Shivan Reef
34%inclusion335 decks972 decks
-6%synergy
Sundown Pass
34%inclusion330 decks972 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
29%inclusion280 decks972 decks
2%synergy
Battlefield Forge
29%inclusion278 decks972 decks
-13%synergy
Scalding Tarn
29%inclusion278 decks972 decks
1%synergy
Perilous Landscape
28%inclusion160 decks572 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion259 decks972 decks
-1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
26%inclusion256 decks972 decks
12%synergy
Arid Mesa
26%inclusion252 decks972 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
24%inclusion236 decks972 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Strand
24%inclusion236 decks972 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion229 decks972 decks
-4%synergy
Port Town
23%inclusion227 decks972 decks
4%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
20%inclusion196 decks972 decks
-14%synergy
Temple of Triumph
19%inclusion189 decks972 decks
-5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion108 decks575 decks
12%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
19%inclusion182 decks972 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion101 decks580 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
17%inclusion161 decks972 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion157 decks972 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion145 decks972 decks
3%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
15%inclusion141 decks972 decks
-8%synergy
Azorius Chancery
13%inclusion131 decks972 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion128 decks972 decks
7%synergy
Silundi Vision
13%inclusion127 decks972 decks
12%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
12%inclusion121 decks972 decks
-10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion109 decks972 decks
8%synergy
Boros Garrison
11%inclusion106 decks972 decks
1%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
10%inclusion101 decks972 decks
4%synergy
Thundering Falls
10%inclusion91 decks886 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion99 decks972 decks
7%synergy