Gandalf of the Secret Fire (Commander) - Expensive 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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Flame of Anor
88%inclusion86 decks98 decks
85%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
76%inclusion74 decks98 decks
73%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
80%inclusion78 decks98 decks
67%synergy
Fiery Inscription
67%inclusion66 decks98 decks
64%synergy
Mystic Confluence
65%inclusion64 decks98 decks
62%synergy
Prismari Command
66%inclusion65 decks98 decks
61%synergy
Fury Charm
61%inclusion60 decks98 decks
59%synergy
Brainstorm
78%inclusion76 decks98 decks
57%synergy
Wizards of Thay
58%inclusion57 decks98 decks
57%synergy
Guttersnipe
63%inclusion62 decks98 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
82%inclusion80 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
71%inclusion70 decks98 decks
46%synergy
Path to Exile
69%inclusion68 decks98 decks
20%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
67%inclusion66 decks98 decks
56%synergy
Frantic Search
65%inclusion64 decks98 decks
50%synergy
Opt
58%inclusion57 decks98 decks
46%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
57%inclusion56 decks98 decks
55%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
54%inclusion53 decks98 decks
51%synergy
Press the Enemy
52%inclusion51 decks98 decks
51%synergy
Clockspinning
52%inclusion51 decks98 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
66%inclusion65 decks98 decks
55%synergy
Jeska's Will
65%inclusion64 decks98 decks
51%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
52%inclusion51 decks98 decks
34%synergy
Rhystic Study
49%inclusion48 decks98 decks
29%synergy
Smothering Tithe
35%inclusion34 decks98 decks
15%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
34%inclusion33 decks98 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Tomb
32%inclusion31 decks98 decks
24%synergy
Teferi's Protection
31%inclusion30 decks98 decks
16%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
31%inclusion30 decks98 decks
15%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Creatures
Kykar, Wind's Fury
50%inclusion49 decks98 decks
39%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
49%inclusion48 decks98 decks
48%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
49%inclusion48 decks98 decks
43%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
42%inclusion41 decks98 decks
41%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
41%inclusion40 decks98 decks
40%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
40%inclusion39 decks98 decks
36%synergy
High Fae Trickster
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
37%inclusion36 decks98 decks
31%synergy
Archmage of Runes
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Rift Elemental
32%inclusion31 decks98 decks
30%synergy
Monastery Mentor
30%inclusion29 decks98 decks
16%synergy
Young Pyromancer
28%inclusion27 decks98 decks
19%synergy
Coruscation Mage
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
27%inclusion26 decks98 decks
25%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
26%synergy
Jhoira's Timebug
24%inclusion24 decks98 decks
22%synergy
Electrostatic Field
22%inclusion22 decks98 decks
22%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
22%inclusion22 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Esper Sentinel
21%inclusion21 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
21%inclusion21 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Time Beetle
20%inclusion20 decks98 decks
17%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
19%synergy
Urabrask
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
18%synergy
The Tenth Doctor
18%inclusion18 decks98 decks
17%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
17%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Narset, Enlightened Exile
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Cori Mountain Stalwart
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Haughty Djinn
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Shiko, Paragon of the Way
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Final-Word Phantom
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Dust of Moments
52%inclusion51 decks98 decks
51%synergy
Consider
52%inclusion51 decks98 decks
43%synergy
Lightning Bolt
50%inclusion49 decks98 decks
42%synergy
Generous Gift
49%inclusion48 decks98 decks
27%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
48%inclusion47 decks98 decks
45%synergy
Cryptic Command
39%inclusion38 decks98 decks
38%synergy
Boros Charm
38%inclusion37 decks98 decks
17%synergy
Archmage's Charm
37%inclusion36 decks98 decks
36%synergy
Courageous Resolve
34%inclusion33 decks98 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
34%inclusion33 decks98 decks
-1%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
31%inclusion30 decks98 decks
21%synergy
Dig Through Time
29%inclusion28 decks98 decks
26%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion26 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Snap
27%inclusion26 decks98 decks
19%synergy
Quick Study
27%inclusion26 decks98 decks
26%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
24%inclusion24 decks98 decks
21%synergy
Display of Power
23%inclusion23 decks98 decks
23%synergy
Izzet Charm
23%inclusion23 decks98 decks
20%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
22%inclusion22 decks98 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Helix
22%inclusion22 decks98 decks
20%synergy
Deflecting Swat
21%inclusion21 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Seething Song
20%inclusion20 decks98 decks
18%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Nexus of Fate
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
18%synergy
Impulse
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
18%synergy
Big Score
18%inclusion18 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Abrade
18%inclusion18 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion18 decks98 decks
15%synergy
Reiterate
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
17%synergy
Fact or Fiction
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
15%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Spellgyre
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Silundi Vision
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
-1%synergy
Supreme Will
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
14%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Final Showdown
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Silence
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Confounding Riddle
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Quicken
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Brainsurge
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Jeskai Revelation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
52%inclusion51 decks98 decks
49%synergy
Preordain
42%inclusion41 decks98 decks
29%synergy
All of History, All at Once
37%inclusion36 decks98 decks
34%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
33%inclusion32 decks98 decks
31%synergy
Ponder
32%inclusion31 decks98 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
32%inclusion31 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
29%inclusion28 decks98 decks
28%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
26%inclusion25 decks98 decks
25%synergy
Grapeshot
24%inclusion24 decks98 decks
21%synergy
Supreme Verdict
23%inclusion23 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
23%inclusion23 decks98 decks
21%synergy
Sorcerous Squall
23%inclusion23 decks98 decks
23%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
18%inclusion18 decks98 decks
15%synergy
Lórien Revealed
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Expressive Iteration
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Rousing Refrain
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Boltwave
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Mana Geyser
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
-2%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Windfall
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Mists of Lórien
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Time Warp
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Elemental Eruption
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Time Wipe
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Inspired Ultimatum
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Solve the Equation
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
6%synergy
The Wedding of River Song
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
-1%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Timetwister
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Crackle with Power
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Stock Up
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Inspiration from Beyond
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
-4%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
-1%synergy
Chronomantic Escape
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Vedalken Orrery
33%inclusion32 decks98 decks
32%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
28%inclusion27 decks98 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion27 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Primal Amulet
27%inclusion26 decks98 decks
25%synergy
Glamdring
18%inclusion18 decks98 decks
18%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Rotating Fireplace
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
-13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
-6%synergy
Ruby Medallion
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
47%inclusion46 decks98 decks
43%synergy
As Foretold
32%inclusion31 decks98 decks
28%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
27%inclusion24 decks90 decks
25%synergy
Paradox Haze
23%inclusion23 decks98 decks
20%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Sorcerer Class
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
0%synergy
Aria of Flame
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
-5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
-2%synergy
Shark Typhoon
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Propaganda
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
-3%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Underworld Breach
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Double Vision
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Powerbalance
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Font of Magic
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Storm of Saruman
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
33%inclusion32 decks98 decks
26%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
56%inclusion55 decks98 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
53%inclusion52 decks98 decks
47%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
46%inclusion45 decks98 decks
33%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
32%inclusion31 decks98 decks
31%synergy
Rivendell
28%inclusion27 decks98 decks
25%synergy
Emergence Zone
20%inclusion20 decks98 decks
19%synergy
Mines of Moria
18%inclusion18 decks98 decks
17%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
16%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
0%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Glacial Chasm
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion93 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion90 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
61%inclusion60 decks98 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Progress
52%inclusion51 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Signet
47%inclusion46 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
43%inclusion42 decks98 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Signet
41%inclusion40 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion32 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Boros Signet
29%inclusion28 decks98 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
29%inclusion28 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Séance Board
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Mana Crypt
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Tantalite
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Vault
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Steam Vents
96%inclusion94 decks98 decks
56%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
95%inclusion93 decks98 decks
54%synergy
Volcanic Island
94%inclusion92 decks98 decks
83%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion91 decks98 decks
0%synergy
Island
93%inclusion91 decks98 decks
-3%synergy
Plateau
92%inclusion90 decks98 decks
80%synergy
Tundra
91%inclusion89 decks98 decks
79%synergy
Mountain
90%inclusion88 decks98 decks
-4%synergy
Sacred Foundry
87%inclusion85 decks98 decks
47%synergy
Flooded Strand
87%inclusion85 decks98 decks
57%synergy
Raugrin Triome
86%inclusion84 decks98 decks
48%synergy
Scalding Tarn
86%inclusion84 decks98 decks
58%synergy
Plains
85%inclusion83 decks98 decks
-10%synergy
Arid Mesa
85%inclusion83 decks98 decks
57%synergy
Training Center
80%inclusion78 decks98 decks
48%synergy
Sea of Clouds
77%inclusion75 decks98 decks
45%synergy
Spectator Seating
69%inclusion68 decks98 decks
39%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion60 decks98 decks
0%synergy
Sulfur Falls
54%inclusion53 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
53%inclusion52 decks98 decks
30%synergy
Glacial Fortress
51%inclusion50 decks98 decks
-2%synergy
Deserted Beach
50%inclusion49 decks98 decks
27%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
45%inclusion44 decks98 decks
-4%synergy
Sundown Pass
40%inclusion39 decks98 decks
20%synergy
Reflecting Pool
35%inclusion34 decks98 decks
28%synergy
Mystic Monastery
31%inclusion30 decks98 decks
-28%synergy
Thundering Falls
29%inclusion26 decks90 decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Meticulous Archive
24%inclusion22 decks90 decks
15%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
23%inclusion23 decks98 decks
21%synergy
Shivan Reef
22%inclusion22 decks98 decks
-17%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Misty Rainforest
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Prairie Stream
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
-21%synergy
Battlefield Forge
18%inclusion18 decks98 decks
-23%synergy
Polluted Delta
18%inclusion18 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion18 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
18%inclusion18 decks98 decks
-16%synergy
Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion18 decks98 decks
15%synergy
Perilous Landscape
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
-6%synergy
Elegant Parlor
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Silundi Vision
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
14%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
-14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
-2%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
-2%synergy