Gandalf of the Secret Fire (Commander) - Budget Upgraded

Gandalf of the Secret Fire
Rank #639
12decks
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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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Guttersnipe
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
84%synergy
Opt
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
79%synergy
Archmage of Runes
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
72%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
69%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
66%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
64%synergy
Flame of Anor
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
64%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
63%synergy
Lightning Bolt
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
59%synergy
Consider
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
50%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
54%synergy
Fiery Inscription
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Brainstorm
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Prismari Command
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
44%synergy
Frantic Search
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Press the Enemy
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Gamble
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Time Beetle
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Monastery Mentor
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Jhoira's Timebug
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Wizards of Thay
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Young Pyromancer
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Haughty Djinn
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Sprite Dragon
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Rift Elemental
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Coruscation Mage
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Mischievous Chimera
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
The Tenth Doctor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Crystal Barricade
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Hinata, Dawn-Crowned
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Mysidian Elder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Summon: G.F. Cerberus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lulu, Stern Guardian
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Shiko and Narset, Unified
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Voracious Bibliophile
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Bedlam Reveler
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Urabrask
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Gandalf the White
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Tempest Angler
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Octavia, Living Thesis
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Battlefield Thaumaturge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Flux Channeler
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
The Second Doctor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Courageous Resolve
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Path to Exile
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Counterspell
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Helix
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Clockspinning
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Dust of Moments
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Mystic Confluence
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Narset's Reversal
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Pongify
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Boros Charm
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Silundi Vision
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Nexus of Fate
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Fury Charm
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Reprieve
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Reroute Systems
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Electrolyze
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Loran's Escape
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Jeskai Charm
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Fact or Fiction
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
You Cannot Pass!
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Big Score
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Quicken
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
High Tide
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Strike
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Dig Through Time
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Complete the Circuit
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Archmage's Charm
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Unwanted Remake
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Display of Power
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Charm
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Burst Lightning
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Snap
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Teach by Example
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Anticipate
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Bounce Off
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Thunder Magic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Narset's Rebuke
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Jeskai Revelation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
New Way Forward
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Rabid Gnaw
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Farewell
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Time Wipe
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Ponder
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Expressive Iteration
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Windfall
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Sorcerous Squall
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Inspiration from Beyond
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Lórien Revealed
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
4%synergy
All of History, All at Once
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Dismantling Wave
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Faithless Looting
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Winds of Abandon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Birthday Escape
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Switcheroo
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Time Stretch
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Train of Thought
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Seize the Storm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Grapeshot
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Sunfall
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Rite of Replication
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Tranquilize
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Contentious Plan
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Mind Sculpt
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Curse of the Swine
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Index
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Library of Lat-Nam
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Heist
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Omen
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Overmaster
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Finish
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Wrap in Flames
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Deafening Clarion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Supreme Verdict
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Austere Command
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Exhaustion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Wrath of God
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Rousing Refrain
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Excommunicate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Pearl of Wisdom
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Baral's Expertise
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Glamdring
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Geistflame Reservoir
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Primal Amulet
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Rotating Fireplace
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Crystal Fragments
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Glaring Spotlight
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Cloud Key
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Twinning Staff
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Relic Amulet
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-15%synergy
Crawlspace
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Magistrate's Scepter
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Dynavolt Tower
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Aetherflux Conduit
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Eye of Ojer Taq
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Helm of the Gods
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Barrow-Blade
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Spellbinder
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Leyline of Anticipation
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Ghostly Prison
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Shark Typhoon
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Banishing Light
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Inexorable Tide
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
City on Fire
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Kumano Faces Kakkazan
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Impact Tremors
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Precognition Field
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Assemble the Legion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Storm of Saruman
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Sorcerer Class
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Aria of Flame
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Nerd Rage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Double Vision
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Omniscience
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Opulence
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Duskmourn's Domination
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Quintorius Kand
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Narset of the Ancient Way
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Minas Tirith
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Rivendell
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Hidden Cataract
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-12%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Mines of Moria
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Hidden Volcano
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Hidden Courtyard
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Access Tunnel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Sol Ring
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Signet
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Signet
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-20%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Midnight Clock
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Replicating Ring
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Sol Talisman
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Raugrin Crystal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-24%synergy
Azorius Cluestone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Séance Board
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Island
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Plains
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Mountain
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
-9%synergy
Sulfur Falls
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Monastery
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Glacial Fortress
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Tranquil Cove
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
42%synergy
Evolving Wilds
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Shivan Reef
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Prairie Stream
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Triumph
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Port Town
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-15%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Battlefield Forge
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Ferrous Lake
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Boros Garrison
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Silundi Vision
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Azorius Chancery
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Ash Barrens
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Seachrome Coast
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Rugged Prairie
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
The Grey Havens
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Perilous Landscape
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Night Market
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Bluff
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Molten Tributary
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Surtland Frostpyre
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy