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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Molecule Man
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Falcon and Redwing
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Captain America, Living Legend
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Gleaming Bastion
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Preordain
79%inclusion158 decks199 decks
70%synergy
Serum Visions
70%inclusion139 decks199 decks
66%synergy
Mystic Speculation
67%inclusion133 decks199 decks
65%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
75%inclusion150 decks199 decks
60%synergy
Foresee
61%inclusion122 decks199 decks
60%synergy
Oath of Teferi
59%inclusion118 decks199 decks
57%synergy
Tamiyo's Epiphany
55%inclusion109 decks199 decks
53%synergy
Storm Herd
56%inclusion111 decks199 decks
52%synergy
Jace, Mirror Mage
52%inclusion104 decks199 decks
51%synergy
Brainstorm
68%inclusion136 decks199 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion151 decks199 decks
7%synergy
Counterspell
75%inclusion150 decks199 decks
21%synergy
Path to Exile
63%inclusion125 decks199 decks
10%synergy
Dovin's Veto
58%inclusion115 decks199 decks
19%synergy
Dig Through Time
48%inclusion96 decks199 decks
45%synergy
Ugin's Insight
47%inclusion94 decks199 decks
46%synergy
Supreme Verdict
45%inclusion90 decks199 decks
18%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
44%inclusion53 decks120 decks
43%synergy
Generous Gift
43%inclusion85 decks199 decks
12%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
42%inclusion84 decks199 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
46%inclusion91 decks199 decks
33%synergy
Farewell
44%inclusion87 decks199 decks
27%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
29%inclusion58 decks199 decks
8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
26%inclusion52 decks199 decks
2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
26%inclusion51 decks199 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Protection
25%inclusion49 decks199 decks
9%synergy
Rhystic Study
24%inclusion48 decks199 decks
1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
22%inclusion43 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Force of Will
21%inclusion41 decks199 decks
12%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
19%inclusion37 decks199 decks
12%synergy
Creatures
Spark Double
35%inclusion69 decks199 decks
30%synergy
Faerie Seer
35%inclusion69 decks199 decks
33%synergy
Augury Owl
34%inclusion68 decks199 decks
32%synergy
Cryptic Annelid
32%inclusion64 decks199 decks
31%synergy
Displacer Kitten
31%inclusion62 decks199 decks
21%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
30%inclusion47 decks157 decks
29%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
19%inclusion38 decks199 decks
14%synergy
Siani, Eye of the Storm
19%inclusion38 decks199 decks
18%synergy
Elvish Mariner
19%inclusion37 decks199 decks
16%synergy
Oji, the Exquisite Blade
18%inclusion36 decks199 decks
14%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
18%inclusion36 decks199 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion34 decks199 decks
4%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
17%inclusion34 decks199 decks
7%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
17%inclusion33 decks199 decks
16%synergy
Sigiled Starfish
16%inclusion32 decks199 decks
15%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
15%inclusion29 decks199 decks
10%synergy
Prognostic Sphinx
14%inclusion28 decks199 decks
14%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
13%inclusion26 decks199 decks
3%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
12%inclusion23 decks199 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
12%inclusion23 decks199 decks
10%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
12%inclusion23 decks199 decks
11%synergy
Sphinx of Foresight
12%inclusion23 decks199 decks
11%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
12%inclusion23 decks199 decks
9%synergy
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
11%inclusion22 decks199 decks
11%synergy
Cavalier of Gales
10%inclusion20 decks199 decks
10%synergy
Wizards of Thay
10%inclusion20 decks199 decks
9%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
10%inclusion20 decks199 decks
2%synergy
Shadow Puppeteers
10%inclusion19 decks199 decks
9%synergy
Esper Sentinel
10%inclusion19 decks199 decks
-13%synergy
Vexilus Praetor
10%inclusion19 decks199 decks
9%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
9.0%inclusion18 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
8.5%inclusion17 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
8.5%inclusion17 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Onakke Oathkeeper
8.0%inclusion16 decks199 decks
8%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
8.0%inclusion16 decks199 decks
4%synergy
The Reality Chip
8.0%inclusion16 decks199 decks
2%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
8.0%inclusion16 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Harmonized Trio
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
7.6%inclusion12 decks157 decks
6%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
7.5%inclusion15 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.0%inclusion14 decks199 decks
-17%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.0%inclusion14 decks199 decks
0%synergy
Draco
7.0%inclusion14 decks199 decks
7%synergy
Serum Sovereign
7.0%inclusion14 decks199 decks
7%synergy
Ojutai, Soul of Winter
6.5%inclusion13 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Serum Visionary
6.5%inclusion13 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Sapphire Dragon
6.0%inclusion12 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
6.0%inclusion12 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer
6.0%inclusion12 decks199 decks
-4%synergy
Princess Yue
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Opt
40%inclusion79 decks199 decks
30%synergy
Deliberate
39%inclusion77 decks199 decks
37%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
39%inclusion77 decks199 decks
12%synergy
Negate
37%inclusion74 decks199 decks
9%synergy
Brainsurge
37%inclusion73 decks199 decks
35%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion65 decks199 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
31%inclusion62 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion57 decks199 decks
15%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
25%inclusion49 decks199 decks
22%synergy
Swan Song
24%inclusion47 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
24%inclusion47 decks199 decks
8%synergy
Elminster's Simulacrum
23%inclusion45 decks199 decks
22%synergy
Narset's Reversal
18%inclusion35 decks199 decks
14%synergy
Aetherize
16%inclusion32 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Precognitive Perception
16%inclusion31 decks199 decks
15%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
16%inclusion31 decks199 decks
7%synergy
Force of Negation
16%inclusion31 decks199 decks
8%synergy
Condescend
15%inclusion30 decks199 decks
15%synergy
Nexus of Fate
15%inclusion29 decks199 decks
13%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion29 decks199 decks
7%synergy
Perplexing Test
15%inclusion29 decks199 decks
13%synergy
Silundi Vision
15%inclusion29 decks199 decks
13%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
14%inclusion27 decks199 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion26 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Reflection
13%inclusion26 decks199 decks
11%synergy
Render Silent
13%inclusion26 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Erode
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Confluence
13%inclusion25 decks199 decks
11%synergy
Contact Other Plane
11%inclusion22 decks199 decks
11%synergy
Disenchant
11%inclusion22 decks199 decks
3%synergy
Frantic Search
10%inclusion19 decks199 decks
-3%synergy
Permission Denied
9.0%inclusion18 decks199 decks
4%synergy
Diviner's Portent
8.5%inclusion17 decks199 decks
8%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.0%inclusion16 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Emergency Powers
8.0%inclusion16 decks199 decks
6%synergy
No More Lies
8.0%inclusion16 decks199 decks
4%synergy
Get Lost
7.5%inclusion15 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Pact of Negation
7.5%inclusion15 decks199 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
7.5%inclusion15 decks199 decks
3%synergy
Return to Dust
7.0%inclusion14 decks199 decks
4%synergy
Long-Term Plans
7.0%inclusion14 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.5%inclusion13 decks199 decks
1%synergy
Absorb
6.0%inclusion12 decks199 decks
-1%synergy
Bane's Contingency
6.0%inclusion12 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.5%inclusion11 decks199 decks
1%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.5%inclusion11 decks199 decks
1%synergy
Silence
5.5%inclusion11 decks199 decks
-2%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Perch Protection
5.1%inclusion10 decks197 decks
3%synergy
Cryptic Command
5.0%inclusion10 decks199 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Terminus
42%inclusion83 decks199 decks
40%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
42%inclusion83 decks199 decks
41%synergy
Temporal Mastery
41%inclusion81 decks199 decks
39%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
40%inclusion80 decks199 decks
36%synergy
Treasure Cruise
35%inclusion69 decks199 decks
32%synergy
Austere Command
33%inclusion66 decks199 decks
19%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
32%inclusion64 decks199 decks
26%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
31%inclusion61 decks199 decks
28%synergy
Ponder
29%inclusion58 decks199 decks
18%synergy
Interpret the Signs
28%inclusion56 decks199 decks
27%synergy
Personal Tutor
28%inclusion56 decks199 decks
26%synergy
Solve the Equation
28%inclusion55 decks199 decks
23%synergy
Time Stretch
26%inclusion51 decks199 decks
24%synergy
Ondu Inversion
24%inclusion48 decks199 decks
22%synergy
Emeria's Call
23%inclusion45 decks199 decks
21%synergy
Lórien Revealed
21%inclusion42 decks199 decks
19%synergy
Clone Legion
21%inclusion42 decks199 decks
20%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
19%inclusion38 decks199 decks
19%synergy
Wrath of God
18%inclusion35 decks199 decks
12%synergy
Expropriate
17%inclusion34 decks199 decks
16%synergy
Temporal Trespass
16%inclusion32 decks199 decks
16%synergy
Entreat the Angels
14%inclusion27 decks199 decks
13%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
13%inclusion26 decks199 decks
11%synergy
Cleansing Nova
13%inclusion25 decks199 decks
8%synergy
Finale of Glory
12%inclusion24 decks199 decks
9%synergy
Scour All Possibilities
11%inclusion22 decks199 decks
11%synergy
Commit // Memory
11%inclusion21 decks199 decks
9%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
11%inclusion21 decks199 decks
10%synergy
Day of Judgment
11%inclusion21 decks199 decks
8%synergy
Devout Invocation
10%inclusion20 decks199 decks
10%synergy
Time Warp
10%inclusion19 decks199 decks
8%synergy
Finale of Revelation
8.5%inclusion17 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
8.5%inclusion17 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Sunfall
8.5%inclusion17 decks199 decks
7%synergy
Enter the Infinite
8.0%inclusion16 decks199 decks
7%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
7.5%inclusion15 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Everything Comes to Dust
7.0%inclusion14 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.0%inclusion14 decks199 decks
2%synergy
Devastation Tide
6.0%inclusion12 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Curse of the Swine
6.0%inclusion12 decks199 decks
3%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
6.0%inclusion12 decks199 decks
3%synergy
Windfall
5.5%inclusion11 decks199 decks
-7%synergy
Doomskar
5.5%inclusion11 decks199 decks
3%synergy
Time Wipe
5.5%inclusion11 decks199 decks
-8%synergy
Fumigate
5.5%inclusion11 decks199 decks
0%synergy
Martial Coup
5.0%inclusion10 decks199 decks
3%synergy
Blatant Thievery
5.0%inclusion10 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
5.0%inclusion10 decks199 decks
4%synergy
Introduction to Prophecy
5.0%inclusion10 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
40%inclusion79 decks199 decks
33%synergy
The Temporal Anchor
33%inclusion66 decks199 decks
32%synergy
Scroll Rack
32%inclusion63 decks199 decks
30%synergy
Crystal Ball
30%inclusion60 decks199 decks
29%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion37 decks199 decks
8%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
17%inclusion34 decks199 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion25 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Ichormoon Gauntlet
13%inclusion25 decks199 decks
12%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
9.0%inclusion18 decks199 decks
2%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
7.5%inclusion15 decks199 decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
6.0%inclusion12 decks199 decks
-2%synergy
Pearl Medallion
5.5%inclusion11 decks199 decks
-2%synergy
Mazemind Tome
5.5%inclusion11 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Witching Well
5.5%inclusion11 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Brainstone
5.5%inclusion11 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
35%inclusion69 decks199 decks
8%synergy
Intangible Virtue
32%inclusion64 decks199 decks
26%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
31%inclusion62 decks199 decks
29%synergy
Netherese Puzzle-Ward
31%inclusion62 decks199 decks
30%synergy
Ghostly Prison
25%inclusion49 decks199 decks
-0%synergy
Deification
24%inclusion48 decks199 decks
23%synergy
Shark Typhoon
23%inclusion45 decks199 decks
20%synergy
Lost Isle Calling
22%inclusion44 decks199 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Remora
21%inclusion42 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Divine Visitation
19%inclusion37 decks199 decks
17%synergy
Favorable Winds
15%inclusion29 decks199 decks
9%synergy
The Legend of Kuruk
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Anointed Procession
10%inclusion20 decks199 decks
6%synergy
One with the Multiverse
10%inclusion19 decks199 decks
8%synergy
Oath of Jace
10%inclusion19 decks199 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Talent
10%inclusion19 decks199 decks
9%synergy
Gravitational Shift
9.0%inclusion18 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
8.5%inclusion17 decks199 decks
-0%synergy
Counterbalance
8.0%inclusion16 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Out of Time
8.0%inclusion16 decks199 decks
7%synergy
Elspeth's Talent
7.0%inclusion14 decks199 decks
7%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.5%inclusion13 decks199 decks
-4%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
6.5%inclusion13 decks199 decks
3%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
6.2%inclusion12 decks193 decks
5%synergy
Omen of the Sea
6.0%inclusion12 decks199 decks
2%synergy
Omniscience
6.0%inclusion12 decks199 decks
4%synergy
Humility
6.0%inclusion12 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Penance
5.5%inclusion11 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Sphere of Safety
5.0%inclusion10 decks199 decks
-0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
33%inclusion65 decks199 decks
22%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
18%inclusion35 decks199 decks
17%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
13%inclusion22 decks171 decks
10%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
10%inclusion20 decks199 decks
8%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
10%inclusion20 decks199 decks
7%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
8.0%inclusion16 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
7.0%inclusion14 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Narset Transcendent
7.0%inclusion14 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
5.5%inclusion11 decks199 decks
4%synergy
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
5.0%inclusion10 decks199 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
63%inclusion126 decks199 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
61%inclusion121 decks199 decks
43%synergy
Castle Vantress
47%inclusion94 decks199 decks
42%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
31%inclusion61 decks199 decks
30%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
31%inclusion61 decks199 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
20%inclusion40 decks199 decks
10%synergy
Rivendell
16%inclusion32 decks199 decks
12%synergy
Halimar Depths
16%inclusion32 decks199 decks
14%synergy
New Benalia
14%inclusion28 decks199 decks
13%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion22 decks199 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion21 decks199 decks
-1%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion20 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
10%inclusion20 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Restless Anchorage
9.0%inclusion18 decks199 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.0%inclusion16 decks199 decks
1%synergy
Isolated Watchtower
8.0%inclusion16 decks199 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.0%inclusion16 decks199 decks
1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.5%inclusion15 decks199 decks
3%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
6.0%inclusion12 decks199 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion182 decks199 decks
8%synergy
Sol Ring
89%inclusion178 decks199 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Signet
73%inclusion146 decks199 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Progress
69%inclusion138 decks199 decks
19%synergy
Thought Vessel
57%inclusion113 decks199 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion77 decks199 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
34%inclusion68 decks199 decks
9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
20%inclusion39 decks199 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion26 decks199 decks
-1%synergy
Midnight Clock
13%inclusion26 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Sky Diamond
10%inclusion20 decks199 decks
2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Marble Diamond
9.0%inclusion18 decks199 decks
2%synergy
Wand of the Worldsoul
7.0%inclusion14 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
6.5%inclusion13 decks199 decks
0%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
5.8%inclusion10 decks171 decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.0%inclusion10 decks199 decks
1%synergy
Misleading Signpost
5.0%inclusion10 decks199 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
93%inclusion186 decks199 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion185 decks199 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion182 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Prairie Stream
76%inclusion152 decks199 decks
11%synergy
Glacial Fortress
73%inclusion146 decks199 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
71%inclusion142 decks199 decks
34%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
57%inclusion114 decks199 decks
9%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
55%inclusion110 decks199 decks
10%synergy
Sea of Clouds
54%inclusion107 decks199 decks
14%synergy
Deserted Beach
51%inclusion101 decks199 decks
11%synergy
Azorius Chancery
46%inclusion91 decks199 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
45%inclusion90 decks199 decks
13%synergy
Port Town
44%inclusion88 decks199 decks
-3%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
37%inclusion74 decks199 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Gate
35%inclusion70 decks199 decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
32%inclusion64 decks199 decks
26%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
32%inclusion64 decks199 decks
12%synergy
Crystal Grotto
31%inclusion62 decks199 decks
30%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
30%inclusion60 decks199 decks
9%synergy
Meticulous Archive
30%inclusion59 decks199 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion57 decks199 decks
15%synergy
Ondu Inversion
24%inclusion48 decks199 decks
22%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
23%inclusion45 decks193 decks
-4%synergy
Emeria's Call
23%inclusion45 decks199 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion44 decks199 decks
-5%synergy
Nimbus Maze
22%inclusion44 decks199 decks
-0%synergy
Seachrome Coast
22%inclusion43 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Tundra
17%inclusion34 decks199 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion34 decks199 decks
4%synergy
The Grey Havens
16%inclusion32 decks199 decks
15%synergy
Polluted Delta
16%inclusion32 decks199 decks
8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
15%inclusion29 decks199 decks
7%synergy
Silundi Vision
15%inclusion29 decks199 decks
13%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion28 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion26 decks199 decks
-2%synergy
Tranquil Cove
13%inclusion26 decks199 decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion24 decks199 decks
-3%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion22 decks199 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
11%inclusion22 decks199 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion21 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
10%inclusion20 decks199 decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
10%inclusion20 decks199 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
9.0%inclusion18 decks199 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.0%inclusion16 decks199 decks
-2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.0%inclusion16 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Study Hall
8.0%inclusion16 decks199 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
7.5%inclusion15 decks199 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
7.5%inclusion15 decks199 decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.0%inclusion14 decks199 decks
0%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
7.0%inclusion14 decks199 decks
-0%synergy