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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Moxfield
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Flame of Anor
86%inclusion56 decks65 decks
83%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
83%inclusion54 decks65 decks
82%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
82%inclusion53 decks65 decks
79%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
72%inclusion47 decks65 decks
71%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
80%inclusion52 decks65 decks
68%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
69%inclusion45 decks65 decks
63%synergy
Wizards of Thay
62%inclusion40 decks65 decks
60%synergy
Courageous Resolve
57%inclusion37 decks65 decks
56%synergy
Fiery Inscription
58%inclusion38 decks65 decks
55%synergy
Lightning Bolt
62%inclusion40 decks65 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion47 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
68%inclusion44 decks65 decks
48%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
65%inclusion42 decks65 decks
53%synergy
Path to Exile
63%inclusion41 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Opt
62%inclusion40 decks65 decks
49%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
58%inclusion38 decks65 decks
45%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
57%inclusion37 decks65 decks
32%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
55%inclusion36 decks65 decks
49%synergy
Frantic Search
52%inclusion34 decks65 decks
38%synergy
Mystic Confluence
51%inclusion33 decks65 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Rhystic Study
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Teferi's Protection
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Guttersnipe
49%inclusion32 decks65 decks
42%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
43%synergy
Archmage of Runes
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
40%synergy
Coruscation Mage
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
High Fae Trickster
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
29%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
25%synergy
Young Pyromancer
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Mysidian Elder
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Jhoira's Timebug
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Rift Elemental
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Time Beetle
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Docent of Perfection
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Marang River Regent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Dirgur Island Dragon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Stormscale Scion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Naru Meha, Master Wizard
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Gandalf the White
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Narset, Enlightened Exile
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Cyclone Summoner
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
The Tenth Doctor
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Monastery Mentor
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Fury Charm
48%inclusion31 decks65 decks
46%synergy
Generous Gift
48%inclusion31 decks65 decks
25%synergy
Prismari Command
45%inclusion29 decks65 decks
39%synergy
Clockspinning
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
40%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
40%synergy
Boros Charm
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Press the Enemy
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
41%synergy
Dust of Moments
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
35%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
34%synergy
Consider
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
25%synergy
Display of Power
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
33%synergy
Archmage's Charm
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
31%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
-4%synergy
You're Not Alone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Restoration Magic
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Izzet Charm
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Helix
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Protection Magic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Fact or Fiction
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Quicken
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Snap
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
13%synergy
New Way Forward
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Jeskai Revelation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Quick Study
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Cryptic Command
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Seething Song
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Pongify
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Jeskai Charm
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Spellgyre
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Timecrafting
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-7%synergy
Dig Through Time
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Negate
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Drain
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
You Cannot Pass!
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Riot Control
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Silundi Vision
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Wizard's Retort
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Narset's Reversal
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Charm
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Gandalf's Sanction
48%inclusion31 decks65 decks
47%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
39%synergy
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
35%synergy
Sorcerous Squall
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
38%synergy
Preordain
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
25%synergy
Ponder
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
16%synergy
All of History, All at Once
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
28%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
22%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Supreme Verdict
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Grapeshot
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Boltwave
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Riverwheel Sweep
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Expressive Iteration
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Windfall
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Rousing Refrain
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Stock Up
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
The Wedding of River Song
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Chronomantic Escape
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Solve the Equation
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Confluence
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-8%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Serum Visions
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Brass's Bounty
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Call for Aid
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Mana Geyser
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Elemental Eruption
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
40%synergy
Glamdring
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
36%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Primal Amulet
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Isochron Scepter
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-14%synergy
Rotating Fireplace
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-17%synergy
Enchantments
Leyline of Anticipation
46%inclusion30 decks65 decks
43%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
28%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
28%synergy
As Foretold
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Sorcerer Class
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Wizard Class
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Storm of Saruman
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Artist's Talent
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Double Vision
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Paradox Haze
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-7%synergy
Aria of Flame
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Quintorius Kand
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
55%inclusion36 decks65 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
25%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Rivendell
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Mines of Moria
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Minas Tirith
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Castle Vantress
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion59 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion56 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
49%inclusion32 decks65 decks
25%synergy
Izzet Signet
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Azorius Signet
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Progress
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
-14%synergy
Boros Signet
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
-10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
-14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Séance Board
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion65 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Island
100%inclusion65 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion65 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion60 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion39 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Monastery
60%inclusion39 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
57%inclusion37 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Prairie Stream
55%inclusion36 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Glacial Fortress
48%inclusion31 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
46%inclusion30 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Steam Vents
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Raugrin Triome
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Sea of Clouds
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
-12%synergy
Perilous Landscape
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Training Center
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Shivan Reef
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
-15%synergy
Battlefield Forge
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
-16%synergy
Deserted Beach
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
-17%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
-4%synergy
Port Town
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Spectator Seating
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
-11%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
-10%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
-13%synergy
Sundown Pass
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
-12%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Seachrome Coast
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
-19%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
-8%synergy
Ferrous Lake
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Chancery
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Thriving Isle
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Triumph
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
-12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Tranquil Cove
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Bluff
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-17%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
3%synergy