Gandalf of the Secret Fire (Commander) - Budget 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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Moxfield
Scryfall
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Bender's Waterskin
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Olórin's Searing Light
78%inclusion76 decks98 decks
75%synergy
Guttersnipe
79%inclusion77 decks98 decks
72%synergy
Fiery Inscription
73%inclusion72 decks98 decks
70%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
69%inclusion68 decks98 decks
69%synergy
Press the Enemy
64%inclusion63 decks98 decks
63%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
68%inclusion67 decks98 decks
62%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
61%inclusion60 decks98 decks
61%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
61%inclusion60 decks98 decks
60%synergy
Courageous Resolve
59%inclusion58 decks98 decks
58%synergy
Mystic Confluence
61%inclusion60 decks98 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Path to Exile
67%inclusion66 decks98 decks
18%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
64%inclusion63 decks98 decks
39%synergy
Opt
64%inclusion63 decks98 decks
52%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion63 decks98 decks
-4%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
62%inclusion61 decks98 decks
51%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
60%inclusion59 decks98 decks
47%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
56%inclusion55 decks98 decks
52%synergy
Fury Charm
54%inclusion53 decks98 decks
52%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
51%inclusion50 decks98 decks
51%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
51%inclusion50 decks98 decks
45%synergy
Creatures
Archmage Emeritus
50%inclusion49 decks98 decks
38%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
48%inclusion47 decks98 decks
47%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
42%synergy
Young Pyromancer
47%inclusion46 decks98 decks
39%synergy
Wizards of Thay
45%inclusion44 decks98 decks
44%synergy
Jhoira's Timebug
41%inclusion40 decks98 decks
39%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
38%inclusion37 decks98 decks
26%synergy
Time Beetle
36%inclusion35 decks98 decks
32%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
35%inclusion34 decks98 decks
34%synergy
Archmage of Runes
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Coruscation Mage
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
31%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
33%inclusion32 decks98 decks
30%synergy
Rift Elemental
31%inclusion30 decks98 decks
29%synergy
Elsha of the Infinite
26%inclusion25 decks98 decks
20%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
24%inclusion24 decks98 decks
23%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
16%synergy
Monastery Mentor
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
The Tenth Doctor
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
15%synergy
Electrostatic Field
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
15%synergy
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
16%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Firebrand Archer
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lyse Hext
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Krile Baldesion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Urianger Augurelt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Tellah, Great Sage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Uthros Psionicist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Station Monitor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
12%synergy
The Ninth Doctor
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Pelargir Survivor
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Haughty Djinn
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Mocking Sprite
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Jeskai Shrinekeeper
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Marang River Regent
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Narset, Jeskai Waymaster
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Dirgur Island Dragon
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Shiko, Paragon of the Way
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Final-Word Phantom
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Flame of Anor
51%inclusion50 decks98 decks
48%synergy
Frantic Search
50%inclusion49 decks98 decks
35%synergy
Clockspinning
50%inclusion49 decks98 decks
47%synergy
Dust of Moments
49%inclusion48 decks98 decks
48%synergy
Prismari Command
49%inclusion48 decks98 decks
43%synergy
Izzet Charm
46%inclusion45 decks98 decks
43%synergy
Quick Study
46%inclusion45 decks98 decks
45%synergy
Lightning Bolt
45%inclusion44 decks98 decks
37%synergy
Display of Power
45%inclusion44 decks98 decks
44%synergy
Generous Gift
45%inclusion44 decks98 decks
23%synergy
Brainstorm
39%inclusion38 decks98 decks
18%synergy
Consider
39%inclusion38 decks98 decks
29%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
39%inclusion38 decks98 decks
36%synergy
Fact or Fiction
37%inclusion36 decks98 decks
34%synergy
Reprieve
33%inclusion32 decks98 decks
30%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion31 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Helix
30%inclusion29 decks98 decks
28%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion27 decks98 decks
-7%synergy
Jeskai Charm
27%inclusion26 decks98 decks
24%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
27%inclusion26 decks98 decks
17%synergy
Quicken
26%inclusion25 decks98 decks
25%synergy
Abrade
23%inclusion23 decks98 decks
17%synergy
Boros Charm
22%inclusion22 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Archmage's Charm
22%inclusion22 decks98 decks
21%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion21 decks98 decks
5%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
20%inclusion20 decks98 decks
20%synergy
Narset's Rebuke
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Jeskai Revelation
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Spellgyre
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
20%synergy
School Daze
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Snap
18%inclusion18 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Big Score
18%inclusion18 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Impulse
18%inclusion18 decks98 decks
17%synergy
Dig Through Time
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Slick Sequence
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Silundi Vision
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Twinferno
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
-6%synergy
Anticipate
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Focus the Mind
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Riverwalk Technique
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Smite the Deathless
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Supreme Will
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
9%synergy
You Cannot Pass!
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Strike
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
9%synergy
New Way Forward
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
44%inclusion43 decks98 decks
41%synergy
Sorcerous Squall
42%inclusion41 decks98 decks
41%synergy
All of History, All at Once
38%inclusion37 decks98 decks
35%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion25 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Grapeshot
26%inclusion25 decks98 decks
22%synergy
Preordain
26%inclusion25 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Time Wipe
21%inclusion21 decks98 decks
15%synergy
Supreme Verdict
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
-2%synergy
Lórien Revealed
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Birthday Escape
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
0%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
9%synergy
The Wedding of River Song
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Mists of Lórien
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Expressive Iteration
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
0%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Past in Flames
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Boltwave
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Fear, Fire, Foes!
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Mana Geyser
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Fumigate
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Explosive Getaway
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Windfall
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
-5%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Seize the Spoils
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Call for Aid
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
-1%synergy
Cleansing Nova
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
42%inclusion41 decks98 decks
41%synergy
Glamdring
39%inclusion38 decks98 decks
38%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
18%inclusion18 decks98 decks
17%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
-8%synergy
Rotating Fireplace
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
13%synergy
The Prima Vista
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Jeskai Monument
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
As Foretold
43%inclusion42 decks98 decks
39%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
37%inclusion36 decks98 decks
34%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
37%inclusion36 decks98 decks
33%synergy
Double Vision
31%inclusion30 decks98 decks
30%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
29%inclusion26 decks90 decks
28%synergy
Sorcerer Class
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
17%synergy
Aria of Flame
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
15%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
-1%synergy
Storm of Saruman
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Powerbalance
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Artist's Talent
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
5%synergy
The Parting of the Ways
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
4%synergy
The Bath Song
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
-5%synergy
Propaganda
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Quintorius Kand
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Narset of the Ancient Way
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
0%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
39%inclusion38 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
22%inclusion22 decks98 decks
16%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
17%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Rivendell
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion78 decks98 decks
-9%synergy
Sol Ring
73%inclusion72 decks98 decks
-16%synergy
Izzet Signet
45%inclusion44 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Azorius Signet
38%inclusion37 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
37%inclusion36 decks98 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
37%inclusion36 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
35%inclusion34 decks98 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Progress
32%inclusion31 decks98 decks
-14%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
32%inclusion31 decks98 decks
-12%synergy
Boros Signet
23%inclusion23 decks98 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
-16%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
-1%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Wizard's Rockets
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Jeskai Banner
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion97 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Island
99%inclusion97 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion97 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion82 decks98 decks
-9%synergy
Mystic Monastery
70%inclusion69 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
65%inclusion64 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Sulfur Falls
60%inclusion59 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Prairie Stream
51%inclusion50 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
46%inclusion45 decks98 decks
18%synergy
Glacial Fortress
45%inclusion44 decks98 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
45%inclusion44 decks98 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
41%inclusion40 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
39%inclusion38 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Triumph
37%inclusion36 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
36%inclusion35 decks98 decks
21%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
36%inclusion35 decks98 decks
-14%synergy
Port Town
35%inclusion34 decks98 decks
16%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
34%inclusion33 decks98 decks
16%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
30%inclusion29 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Shivan Reef
29%inclusion28 decks98 decks
-11%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
29%inclusion28 decks98 decks
16%synergy
Perilous Landscape
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion26 decks98 decks
15%synergy
Azorius Chancery
23%inclusion23 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Tranquil Cove
22%inclusion22 decks98 decks
15%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
22%inclusion22 decks98 decks
15%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
21%inclusion21 decks98 decks
16%synergy
University Campus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Battlefield Forge
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
-22%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
18%inclusion18 decks98 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Garrison
18%inclusion18 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Silundi Vision
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Molten Tributary
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
-22%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Ferrous Lake
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
-4%synergy
Skybridge Towers
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Prismari Campus
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Isle
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Sacred Peaks
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Eroded Canyon
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
-16%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Shire Terrace
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Bluff
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Heath
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
4%synergy