Elminster (Commander) - Control

Chris Guest
Feb 3, 2026
Ranking All 22 Planeswalkers That Can Be Your Commander, Including Quintorius
With a new planeswalker commander coming in Secrets of Strixhaven, let's rank every planeswalker commander available. Which is your favorite?
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Erode
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Mana Sculpt
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Harmonized Trio
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Restoration Seminar
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
The Dawning Archaic
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Preordain
82%inclusion154 decks188 decks
73%synergy
Serum Visions
71%inclusion134 decks188 decks
68%synergy
Mystic Speculation
65%inclusion123 decks188 decks
64%synergy
Foresee
63%inclusion119 decks188 decks
62%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
76%inclusion143 decks188 decks
61%synergy
Oath of Teferi
60%inclusion113 decks188 decks
58%synergy
Tamiyo's Epiphany
55%inclusion104 decks188 decks
54%synergy
Jace, Mirror Mage
55%inclusion103 decks188 decks
53%synergy
Storm Herd
56%inclusion106 decks188 decks
52%synergy
Brainstorm
69%inclusion130 decks188 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion144 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Counterspell
76%inclusion142 decks188 decks
22%synergy
Path to Exile
62%inclusion116 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Dovin's Veto
60%inclusion112 decks188 decks
21%synergy
Dig Through Time
48%inclusion91 decks188 decks
45%synergy
Ugin's Insight
48%inclusion90 decks188 decks
47%synergy
Supreme Verdict
47%inclusion89 decks188 decks
20%synergy
Generous Gift
45%inclusion84 decks188 decks
14%synergy
Terminus
44%inclusion83 decks188 decks
43%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
42%inclusion42 decks99 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
47%inclusion88 decks188 decks
34%synergy
Farewell
46%inclusion87 decks188 decks
29%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
30%inclusion57 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
27%inclusion51 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
27%inclusion50 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
26%inclusion48 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Rhystic Study
24%inclusion46 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
22%inclusion42 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Force of Will
22%inclusion41 decks188 decks
13%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
19%inclusion36 decks188 decks
12%synergy
Creatures
Spark Double
36%inclusion67 decks188 decks
31%synergy
Faerie Seer
35%inclusion65 decks188 decks
33%synergy
Augury Owl
34%inclusion64 decks188 decks
32%synergy
Displacer Kitten
31%inclusion58 decks188 decks
20%synergy
Cryptic Annelid
31%inclusion58 decks188 decks
30%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
30%inclusion41 decks136 decks
29%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
20%inclusion38 decks188 decks
15%synergy
Siani, Eye of the Storm
20%inclusion38 decks188 decks
19%synergy
Elvish Mariner
19%inclusion36 decks188 decks
16%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
19%inclusion36 decks188 decks
15%synergy
Oji, the Exquisite Blade
18%inclusion34 decks188 decks
14%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
17%inclusion32 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
15%inclusion29 decks188 decks
15%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
15%inclusion29 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Prognostic Sphinx
15%inclusion29 decks188 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion28 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Sigiled Starfish
14%inclusion27 decks188 decks
14%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
12%inclusion23 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
12%inclusion23 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
12%inclusion23 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Sphinx of Foresight
12%inclusion23 decks188 decks
12%synergy
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
12%inclusion22 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
12%inclusion22 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
11%inclusion21 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Esper Sentinel
11%inclusion20 decks188 decks
-11%synergy
Wizards of Thay
11%inclusion20 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
10%inclusion19 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Vexilus Praetor
10%inclusion19 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Cavalier of Gales
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
8.8%inclusion12 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Shadow Puppeteers
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
5%synergy
The Reality Chip
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
-17%synergy
Onakke Oathkeeper
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Sapphire Dragon
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Draco
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Princess Yue
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Ojutai, Soul of Winter
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
-4%synergy
Serum Visionary
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
-1%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
-6%synergy
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Serum Sovereign
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Opt
40%inclusion76 decks188 decks
31%synergy
Deliberate
40%inclusion75 decks188 decks
38%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
39%inclusion74 decks188 decks
13%synergy
Negate
38%inclusion72 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Brainsurge
37%inclusion68 decks184 decks
35%synergy
Mana Drain
34%inclusion63 decks188 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
31%inclusion59 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion49 decks184 decks
14%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion47 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
24%inclusion46 decks188 decks
22%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
24%inclusion45 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Elminster's Simulacrum
23%inclusion44 decks188 decks
22%synergy
Narset's Reversal
17%inclusion32 decks188 decks
13%synergy
Force of Negation
16%inclusion31 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
15%inclusion29 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Precognitive Perception
15%inclusion28 decks188 decks
14%synergy
Nexus of Fate
15%inclusion28 decks188 decks
13%synergy
Perplexing Test
15%inclusion28 decks188 decks
13%synergy
Condescend
15%inclusion28 decks188 decks
14%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion27 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
14%inclusion27 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion26 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Render Silent
13%inclusion25 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Silundi Vision
13%inclusion24 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Confluence
13%inclusion24 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
13%inclusion24 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Reflection
12%inclusion22 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Contact Other Plane
12%inclusion22 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Frantic Search
11%inclusion20 decks188 decks
-1%synergy
Disenchant
11%inclusion20 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Diviner's Portent
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Get Lost
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Bane's Contingency
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Permission Denied
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
2%synergy
No More Lies
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Pact of Negation
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.1%inclusion13 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Return to Dust
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Emergency Powers
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Long-Term Plans
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Absorb
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
0%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Silence
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
-3%synergy
Banishing Stroke
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Perch Protection
5.1%inclusion9 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Aminatou's Augury
41%inclusion77 decks188 decks
40%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
40%inclusion76 decks188 decks
39%synergy
Temporal Mastery
40%inclusion76 decks188 decks
39%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
39%inclusion73 decks188 decks
34%synergy
Treasure Cruise
34%inclusion64 decks188 decks
31%synergy
Austere Command
33%inclusion62 decks188 decks
19%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
31%inclusion59 decks188 decks
26%synergy
Ponder
30%inclusion56 decks188 decks
18%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
30%inclusion56 decks188 decks
27%synergy
Personal Tutor
29%inclusion55 decks188 decks
27%synergy
Solve the Equation
29%inclusion54 decks188 decks
24%synergy
Interpret the Signs
26%inclusion49 decks188 decks
25%synergy
Time Stretch
25%inclusion47 decks188 decks
23%synergy
Ondu Inversion
23%inclusion44 decks188 decks
21%synergy
Emeria's Call
23%inclusion43 decks188 decks
21%synergy
Lórien Revealed
22%inclusion41 decks188 decks
19%synergy
Clone Legion
20%inclusion37 decks188 decks
18%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
18%inclusion33 decks188 decks
17%synergy
Wrath of God
18%inclusion33 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Expropriate
18%inclusion33 decks188 decks
16%synergy
Cleansing Nova
14%inclusion27 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Entreat the Angels
14%inclusion27 decks188 decks
14%synergy
Temporal Trespass
14%inclusion27 decks188 decks
14%synergy
Commit // Memory
14%inclusion26 decks188 decks
12%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
13%inclusion25 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Scour All Possibilities
12%inclusion23 decks188 decks
12%synergy
Finale of Glory
12%inclusion22 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
10%inclusion19 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Day of Judgment
10%inclusion19 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Time Warp
10%inclusion19 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Devout Invocation
10%inclusion19 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Enter the Infinite
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Sunfall
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Everything Comes to Dust
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Finale of Revelation
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
2%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Devastation Tide
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Windfall
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
-7%synergy
Curse of the Swine
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Martial Coup
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Doomskar
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Blatant Thievery
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
40%inclusion75 decks188 decks
33%synergy
The Temporal Anchor
32%inclusion61 decks188 decks
31%synergy
Scroll Rack
31%inclusion59 decks188 decks
30%synergy
Crystal Ball
28%inclusion53 decks188 decks
27%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
21%inclusion40 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
15%inclusion28 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Ichormoon Gauntlet
13%inclusion24 decks188 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
12%inclusion23 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Witching Well
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
-2%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Mazemind Tome
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Brainstone
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
35%inclusion65 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
32%inclusion61 decks188 decks
30%synergy
Intangible Virtue
32%inclusion61 decks188 decks
26%synergy
Netherese Puzzle-Ward
31%inclusion59 decks188 decks
30%synergy
Ghostly Prison
26%inclusion48 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Shark Typhoon
24%inclusion45 decks188 decks
22%synergy
Lost Isle Calling
23%inclusion43 decks188 decks
22%synergy
Deification
23%inclusion43 decks188 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Remora
20%inclusion38 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Divine Visitation
19%inclusion35 decks188 decks
17%synergy
Favorable Winds
15%inclusion29 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Oath of Jace
11%inclusion21 decks188 decks
11%synergy
The Legend of Kuruk
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
9%synergy
One with the Multiverse
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Gravitational Shift
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Anointed Procession
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
0%synergy
Teferi's Talent
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Out of Time
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Elspeth's Talent
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Counterbalance
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Omen of the Sea
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
-4%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
6.4%inclusion11 decks173 decks
5%synergy
Omniscience
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Regenerations Restored
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
36%inclusion67 decks188 decks
25%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
17%inclusion32 decks188 decks
16%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
13%inclusion19 decks150 decks
10%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
12%inclusion22 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Narset Transcendent
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
63%inclusion118 decks188 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
61%inclusion114 decks188 decks
43%synergy
Castle Vantress
45%inclusion84 decks188 decks
39%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
30%inclusion57 decks188 decks
29%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
30%inclusion56 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
21%inclusion39 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Rivendell
16%inclusion30 decks188 decks
12%synergy
Halimar Depths
15%inclusion29 decks188 decks
13%synergy
New Benalia
13%inclusion25 decks188 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion21 decks188 decks
0%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion19 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Restless Anchorage
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
0%synergy
Isolated Watchtower
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion172 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Sol Ring
90%inclusion169 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Signet
71%inclusion133 decks188 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Progress
66%inclusion125 decks188 decks
16%synergy
Thought Vessel
57%inclusion108 decks188 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
37%inclusion70 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
37%inclusion69 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
21%inclusion39 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion28 decks188 decks
0%synergy
Midnight Clock
13%inclusion24 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Sky Diamond
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Marble Diamond
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
0%synergy
Wand of the Worldsoul
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
93%inclusion174 decks188 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion173 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Plains
92%inclusion173 decks188 decks
-3%synergy
Prairie Stream
78%inclusion146 decks188 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
73%inclusion138 decks188 decks
36%synergy
Glacial Fortress
72%inclusion135 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
56%inclusion105 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Sea of Clouds
54%inclusion102 decks188 decks
15%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
54%inclusion101 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Deserted Beach
51%inclusion96 decks188 decks
12%synergy
Port Town
45%inclusion85 decks188 decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Strand
45%inclusion84 decks188 decks
12%synergy
Azorius Chancery
44%inclusion82 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
38%inclusion71 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Gate
34%inclusion64 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
31%inclusion59 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
31%inclusion59 decks188 decks
26%synergy
Crystal Grotto
30%inclusion57 decks188 decks
29%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
30%inclusion56 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Meticulous Archive
27%inclusion51 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion49 decks184 decks
14%synergy
Ondu Inversion
23%inclusion44 decks188 decks
21%synergy
Nimbus Maze
23%inclusion44 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
23%inclusion40 decks173 decks
-4%synergy
Emeria's Call
23%inclusion43 decks188 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion41 decks188 decks
-6%synergy
Seachrome Coast
20%inclusion37 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Tundra
16%inclusion31 decks188 decks
3%synergy
The Grey Havens
16%inclusion31 decks188 decks
16%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion29 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion28 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion28 decks188 decks
-1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion27 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion27 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Tranquil Cove
13%inclusion24 decks188 decks
-6%synergy
Silundi Vision
13%inclusion24 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion23 decks188 decks
-4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion22 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
11%inclusion21 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion20 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
11%inclusion20 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
-2%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Study Hall
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.1%inclusion13 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
4%synergy