Gandalf of the Secret Fire (Commander) - Wizards

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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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Gandalf the Grey
85%inclusion46 decks54 decks
84%synergy
Flame of Anor
83%inclusion45 decks54 decks
81%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
78%inclusion42 decks54 decks
76%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
81%inclusion44 decks54 decks
70%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
63%inclusion34 decks54 decks
62%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
67%inclusion36 decks54 decks
60%synergy
Fiery Inscription
63%inclusion34 decks54 decks
60%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
67%inclusion36 decks54 decks
56%synergy
Courageous Resolve
56%inclusion30 decks54 decks
55%synergy
Lightning Bolt
57%inclusion31 decks54 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Brainstorm
67%inclusion36 decks54 decks
47%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion36 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Opt
61%inclusion33 decks54 decks
48%synergy
Path to Exile
59%inclusion32 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
57%inclusion31 decks54 decks
33%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
57%inclusion31 decks54 decks
45%synergy
Guttersnipe
52%inclusion28 decks54 decks
45%synergy
Mystic Confluence
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
47%synergy
Wizards of Thay
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
49%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Rhystic Study
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Protection
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-9%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Farewell
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-9%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Stormcatch Mentor
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Archmage of Runes
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Coruscation Mage
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
35%synergy
High Fae Trickster
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
30%synergy
Young Pyromancer
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Jhoira's Timebug
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Time Beetle
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Rift Elemental
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Mysidian Elder
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Cyclone Summoner
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Docent of Perfection
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Narset, Enlightened Exile
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Gandalf the White
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Uthros Psionicist
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Sinister Cryologist
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Boar-q-pine
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Electrostatic Field
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Monastery Mentor
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Naru Meha, Master Wizard
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Fury Charm
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
47%synergy
Prismari Command
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
42%synergy
Frantic Search
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
31%synergy
Generous Gift
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Press the Enemy
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
42%synergy
Consider
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
33%synergy
Dust of Moments
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
40%synergy
Boros Charm
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
36%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
36%synergy
Clockspinning
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
35%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
26%synergy
Display of Power
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Archmage's Charm
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Helix
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Izzet Charm
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Redirect Lightning
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
New Way Forward
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Quick Study
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Cryptic Command
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Reprieve
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Fact or Fiction
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Snap
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Quicken
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Jeskai Charm
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Fire Nation Attacks
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Abandon Attachments
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Katara's Reversal
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Lost Days
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Pongify
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Seething Song
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Cancel
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Riot Control
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Dawn Charm
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Wizard's Retort
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Dig Through Time
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
6%synergy
You Cannot Pass!
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Azorius Charm
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Gandalf's Sanction
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
42%synergy
Preordain
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Sorcerous Squall
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
35%synergy
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
30%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
33%synergy
Ponder
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
15%synergy
All of History, All at Once
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Supreme Verdict
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Expressive Iteration
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Grapeshot
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Boltwave
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Sozin's Comet
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Boomerang Basics
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Destined Confrontation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
The Wedding of River Song
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Riverwheel Sweep
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Time Wipe
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Fiery Confluence
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Rousing Refrain
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Serum Visions
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Solve the Equation
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Stock Up
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Elemental Eruption
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Chain Reaction
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Wrath of God
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Geyser
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Chronomantic Escape
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Chain Lightning
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
38%synergy
Glamdring
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
36%synergy
Isochron Scepter
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Primal Amulet
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-13%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Rotating Fireplace
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-19%synergy
Enchantments
Leyline of Anticipation
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
40%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
35%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
27%synergy
Wizard Class
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Storm of Saruman
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
14%synergy
As Foretold
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Sorcerer Class
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Double Vision
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Propaganda
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Remora
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Artist's Talent
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Shark Typhoon
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Narset of the Ancient Way
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Narset Transcendent
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
52%inclusion28 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Rivendell
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Mistrise Village
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Minas Tirith
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Mines of Moria
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Emergence Zone
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Castle Vantress
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Restless Spire
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion48 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion46 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
30%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Signet
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
-9%synergy
Azorius Signet
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
-14%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
-8%synergy
Boros Signet
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
-9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Séance Board
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion54 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Island
100%inclusion54 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion52 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion48 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Mystic Monastery
65%inclusion35 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion33 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Sulfur Falls
57%inclusion31 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Prairie Stream
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Glacial Fortress
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
-12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Steam Vents
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Sea of Clouds
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Training Center
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Raugrin Triome
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
-10%synergy
Battlefield Forge
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
-13%synergy
Perilous Landscape
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Shivan Reef
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
-15%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Spectator Seating
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Sacred Foundry
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
-16%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
-14%synergy
Flooded Strand
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Deserted Beach
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Port Town
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
-8%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Triumph
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
-8%synergy
Tranquil Cove
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Ferrous Lake
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Thriving Isle
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Seachrome Coast
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-13%synergy
Sundown Pass
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Rugged Prairie
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-10%synergy
Thriving Bluff
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
2%synergy
North Pole Gates
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy