Elminster (Commander) - Core

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?
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Harmonized Trio
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Restoration Seminar
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Hydro-Channeler
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Erode
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Serum Visions
65%inclusion197 decks302 decks
62%synergy
Preordain
70%inclusion212 decks302 decks
61%synergy
Storm Herd
64%inclusion193 decks302 decks
60%synergy
Jace, Mirror Mage
59%inclusion178 decks302 decks
58%synergy
Foresee
59%inclusion178 decks302 decks
57%synergy
Tamiyo's Epiphany
59%inclusion177 decks302 decks
57%synergy
Oath of Teferi
56%inclusion169 decks302 decks
54%synergy
Mystic Speculation
50%inclusion152 decks302 decks
49%synergy
Deliberate
50%inclusion152 decks302 decks
49%synergy
Ugin's Insight
49%inclusion149 decks302 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion177 decks302 decks
-10%synergy
Brainstorm
53%inclusion159 decks302 decks
35%synergy
Opt
52%inclusion158 decks302 decks
43%synergy
Counterspell
49%inclusion148 decks302 decks
-5%synergy
Dig Through Time
49%inclusion147 decks302 decks
45%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
48%inclusion144 decks302 decks
32%synergy
Augury Owl
46%inclusion140 decks302 decks
44%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
46%inclusion138 decks302 decks
44%synergy
Treasure Cruise
45%inclusion135 decks302 decks
42%synergy
The Temporal Anchor
44%inclusion133 decks302 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
13%inclusion40 decks302 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Cryptic Annelid
41%inclusion124 decks302 decks
40%synergy
Faerie Seer
39%inclusion119 decks302 decks
38%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
37%inclusion111 decks302 decks
32%synergy
Siani, Eye of the Storm
37%inclusion111 decks302 decks
36%synergy
Oji, the Exquisite Blade
33%inclusion101 decks302 decks
29%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
32%inclusion59 decks184 decks
31%synergy
Elvish Mariner
28%inclusion86 decks302 decks
26%synergy
Spark Double
28%inclusion85 decks302 decks
24%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
27%inclusion83 decks302 decks
22%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
26%inclusion78 decks302 decks
16%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
26%inclusion78 decks302 decks
24%synergy
Sigiled Starfish
25%inclusion77 decks302 decks
25%synergy
Prognostic Sphinx
24%inclusion72 decks302 decks
23%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
23%inclusion69 decks302 decks
22%synergy
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
22%inclusion66 decks302 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
21%inclusion62 decks302 decks
19%synergy
Displacer Kitten
20%inclusion60 decks302 decks
9%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
19%inclusion56 decks302 decks
16%synergy
Sphinx of Foresight
17%inclusion51 decks302 decks
16%synergy
Wizards of Thay
17%inclusion50 decks302 decks
16%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
16%inclusion49 decks302 decks
12%synergy
Thunderclap Wyvern
15%inclusion46 decks302 decks
12%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
14%inclusion43 decks302 decks
10%synergy
Shadow Puppeteers
14%inclusion42 decks302 decks
14%synergy
Sapphire Dragon
13%inclusion40 decks302 decks
13%synergy
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
13%inclusion39 decks302 decks
13%synergy
Ojutai, Soul of Winter
13%inclusion38 decks302 decks
12%synergy
Bronze Walrus
13%inclusion38 decks302 decks
12%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
13%inclusion23 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
12%inclusion36 decks302 decks
11%synergy
Serum Sovereign
12%inclusion35 decks302 decks
11%synergy
Cavalier of Gales
11%inclusion34 decks302 decks
11%synergy
Draco
11%inclusion34 decks302 decks
11%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion33 decks302 decks
-14%synergy
The Reality Chip
10%inclusion30 decks302 decks
4%synergy
Geist of the Archives
10%inclusion29 decks302 decks
9%synergy
Omenspeaker
10%inclusion29 decks302 decks
9%synergy
Archaeomancer
10%inclusion29 decks302 decks
-1%synergy
Princess Yue
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.6%inclusion26 decks301 decks
-4%synergy
Serum Visionary
8.3%inclusion25 decks301 decks
8%synergy
Onakke Oathkeeper
8.3%inclusion25 decks302 decks
8%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
8.1%inclusion22 decks272 decks
3%synergy
Flux Channeler
7.6%inclusion23 decks302 decks
6%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
7.6%inclusion23 decks302 decks
0%synergy
Overwhelmed Apprentice
7.6%inclusion23 decks302 decks
7%synergy
Archmage of Runes
7.3%inclusion20 decks273 decks
5%synergy
The Council of Four
7.0%inclusion21 decks302 decks
0%synergy
Young Blue Dragon
7.0%inclusion21 decks302 decks
7%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
6.3%inclusion19 decks302 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
43%inclusion131 decks302 decks
-10%synergy
Elminster's Simulacrum
40%inclusion122 decks302 decks
39%synergy
Negate
37%inclusion111 decks302 decks
9%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
36%inclusion109 decks302 decks
33%synergy
Generous Gift
35%inclusion106 decks302 decks
4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
32%inclusion96 decks302 decks
-6%synergy
Brainsurge
30%inclusion89 decks301 decks
28%synergy
Precognitive Perception
28%inclusion84 decks302 decks
27%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
20%inclusion60 decks302 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion60 decks302 decks
-6%synergy
Diviner's Portent
19%inclusion56 decks302 decks
18%synergy
Contact Other Plane
18%inclusion55 decks302 decks
18%synergy
Guiding Bolt
18%inclusion54 decks302 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion53 decks302 decks
-9%synergy
Perplexing Test
18%inclusion53 decks302 decks
16%synergy
Condescend
17%inclusion50 decks302 decks
16%synergy
Dissolve
15%inclusion44 decks302 decks
14%synergy
Aetherize
15%inclusion44 decks302 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Reflection
14%inclusion42 decks302 decks
12%synergy
Bane's Contingency
14%inclusion42 decks302 decks
13%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
14%inclusion41 decks302 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion39 decks302 decks
5%synergy
Emergency Powers
10%inclusion31 decks302 decks
9%synergy
Silundi Vision
10%inclusion30 decks302 decks
8%synergy
Frantic Search
9.3%inclusion28 decks302 decks
-3%synergy
Judge Unworthy
8.9%inclusion27 decks302 decks
9%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
8.6%inclusion26 decks302 decks
2%synergy
No More Lies
7.9%inclusion24 decks302 decks
4%synergy
Expose to Daylight
7.6%inclusion23 decks302 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.3%inclusion22 decks301 decks
-6%synergy
Pongify
7.3%inclusion22 decks302 decks
-1%synergy
Banishing Stroke
7.3%inclusion22 decks302 decks
7%synergy
Return to Dust
7.0%inclusion21 decks302 decks
4%synergy
Mana Drain
7.0%inclusion21 decks302 decks
-9%synergy
Swan Song
7.0%inclusion21 decks302 decks
-11%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Fact or Fiction
6.6%inclusion20 decks302 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Confluence
6.0%inclusion18 decks302 decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
5.6%inclusion17 decks302 decks
-2%synergy
Render Silent
5.3%inclusion16 decks302 decks
-2%synergy
Perch Protection
5.1%inclusion15 decks295 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Aminatou's Augury
42%inclusion127 decks302 decks
41%synergy
Interpret the Signs
42%inclusion127 decks302 decks
41%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
41%inclusion124 decks302 decks
38%synergy
Clone Legion
37%inclusion113 decks302 decks
36%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
35%inclusion105 decks302 decks
34%synergy
Terminus
33%inclusion99 decks302 decks
31%synergy
Austere Command
29%inclusion89 decks302 decks
15%synergy
Scour All Possibilities
21%inclusion64 decks302 decks
21%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
20%inclusion59 decks302 decks
15%synergy
Supreme Verdict
18%inclusion55 decks302 decks
-10%synergy
Ponder
17%inclusion50 decks302 decks
5%synergy
Emeria's Call
16%inclusion48 decks302 decks
14%synergy
Commit // Memory
16%inclusion47 decks302 decks
14%synergy
Ondu Inversion
15%inclusion45 decks302 decks
12%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
15%inclusion44 decks302 decks
14%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
14%inclusion43 decks302 decks
11%synergy
Entreat the Angels
14%inclusion42 decks302 decks
13%synergy
Devout Invocation
14%inclusion41 decks302 decks
13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion40 decks302 decks
8%synergy
Lórien Revealed
13%inclusion40 decks302 decks
11%synergy
Finale of Glory
13%inclusion39 decks302 decks
10%synergy
Temporal Mastery
12%inclusion36 decks302 decks
11%synergy
Multiple Choice
11%inclusion33 decks302 decks
11%synergy
Time Stretch
11%inclusion32 decks302 decks
9%synergy
Time Wipe
10%inclusion31 decks302 decks
-3%synergy
Runic Shot
10%inclusion30 decks302 decks
9%synergy
Finale of Revelation
10%inclusion29 decks302 decks
6%synergy
Introduction to Prophecy
10%inclusion29 decks302 decks
9%synergy
Wrath of God
8.6%inclusion26 decks302 decks
2%synergy
Personal Tutor
8.6%inclusion26 decks302 decks
7%synergy
Curse of the Swine
8.6%inclusion26 decks302 decks
6%synergy
Solve the Equation
8.3%inclusion25 decks302 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Oath
7.0%inclusion21 decks302 decks
7%synergy
Everything Comes to Dust
6.6%inclusion20 decks302 decks
6%synergy
Freeze in Place
6.6%inclusion20 decks302 decks
4%synergy
Inscription of Insight
6.3%inclusion19 decks302 decks
6%synergy
Cleansing Nova
6.3%inclusion19 decks302 decks
2%synergy
Blatant Thievery
6.0%inclusion18 decks302 decks
6%synergy
Martial Coup
5.6%inclusion17 decks302 decks
4%synergy
Mentor's Guidance
5.6%inclusion17 decks302 decks
6%synergy
Temporal Trespass
5.6%inclusion17 decks302 decks
5%synergy
Enter the Infinite
5.3%inclusion16 decks302 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
39%inclusion43 decks109 decks
38%synergy
Crystal Ball
37%inclusion111 decks302 decks
36%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion60 decks302 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion51 decks302 decks
10%synergy
Scroll Rack
11%inclusion32 decks302 decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion32 decks302 decks
3%synergy
Witching Well
10%inclusion29 decks302 decks
9%synergy
Brainstone
8.9%inclusion27 decks302 decks
9%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
8.6%inclusion26 decks302 decks
0%synergy
Mazemind Tome
7.6%inclusion23 decks302 decks
7%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
6.6%inclusion20 decks302 decks
6%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
6.0%inclusion18 decks302 decks
5%synergy
Brain in a Jar
5.3%inclusion16 decks302 decks
5%synergy
Ichormoon Gauntlet
5.3%inclusion16 decks302 decks
5%synergy
The Magic Mirror
5.3%inclusion16 decks302 decks
5%synergy
Goggles of Night
5.3%inclusion16 decks302 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Netherese Puzzle-Ward
43%inclusion129 decks302 decks
42%synergy
Intangible Virtue
43%inclusion129 decks302 decks
37%synergy
Favorable Winds
25%inclusion75 decks302 decks
19%synergy
Deification
25%inclusion74 decks302 decks
24%synergy
Propaganda
22%inclusion66 decks302 decks
-5%synergy
Lost Isle Calling
21%inclusion63 decks302 decks
20%synergy
Divine Visitation
17%inclusion51 decks302 decks
15%synergy
Shark Typhoon
16%inclusion47 decks302 decks
13%synergy
Ghostly Prison
14%inclusion42 decks302 decks
-11%synergy
Oath of Jace
12%inclusion37 decks302 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Talent
11%inclusion34 decks302 decks
11%synergy
Omen of the Sea
10%inclusion31 decks302 decks
6%synergy
Wizard Class
10%inclusion30 decks302 decks
3%synergy
Eyes Everywhere
10%inclusion29 decks302 decks
9%synergy
Gravitational Shift
9.3%inclusion28 decks302 decks
6%synergy
One with the Multiverse
8.9%inclusion27 decks302 decks
8%synergy
Elspeth's Talent
8.9%inclusion27 decks302 decks
9%synergy
Anointed Procession
8.3%inclusion25 decks302 decks
4%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
7.8%inclusion22 decks282 decks
6%synergy
Regenerations Restored
7.3%inclusion22 decks302 decks
7%synergy
Aqueous Form
6.6%inclusion20 decks302 decks
2%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
6.6%inclusion20 decks302 decks
3%synergy
Psychic Impetus
6.0%inclusion18 decks302 decks
6%synergy
Omniscience
5.3%inclusion16 decks302 decks
3%synergy
Air Nomad Legacy
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
13%inclusion38 decks302 decks
2%synergy
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
7.0%inclusion21 decks302 decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
6.3%inclusion19 decks302 decks
4%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
6.0%inclusion13 decks215 decks
3%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
6.0%inclusion18 decks302 decks
4%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
6.0%inclusion18 decks302 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
51%inclusion153 decks302 decks
2%synergy
Castle Vantress
42%inclusion126 decks302 decks
36%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
37%inclusion113 decks302 decks
20%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
36%inclusion110 decks302 decks
35%synergy
New Benalia
21%inclusion63 decks302 decks
20%synergy
Rivendell
20%inclusion59 decks302 decks
15%synergy
Halimar Depths
14%inclusion41 decks302 decks
11%synergy
Isolated Watchtower
10%inclusion29 decks302 decks
9%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
10%inclusion29 decks302 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.9%inclusion27 decks302 decks
1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.6%inclusion26 decks302 decks
-10%synergy
Restless Anchorage
7.3%inclusion22 decks302 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion238 decks302 decks
-4%synergy
Sol Ring
76%inclusion230 decks302 decks
-10%synergy
Azorius Signet
59%inclusion179 decks302 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
45%inclusion135 decks302 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
42%inclusion126 decks302 decks
-9%synergy
Mind Stone
34%inclusion103 decks302 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion91 decks302 decks
2%synergy
Sky Diamond
20%inclusion61 decks302 decks
11%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
20%inclusion59 decks302 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion56 decks302 decks
4%synergy
Marble Diamond
18%inclusion54 decks302 decks
10%synergy
Mana Geode
12%inclusion36 decks302 decks
11%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion32 decks302 decks
3%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
9.0%inclusion19 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.7%inclusion9 decks135 decks
0%synergy
Heraldic Banner
6.3%inclusion19 decks302 decks
5%synergy
Wand of the Worldsoul
6.3%inclusion19 decks302 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Island
96%inclusion291 decks302 decks
1%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion287 decks302 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion250 decks302 decks
-3%synergy
Prairie Stream
71%inclusion215 decks302 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
70%inclusion212 decks302 decks
33%synergy
Glacial Fortress
55%inclusion165 decks302 decks
-8%synergy
Port Town
47%inclusion143 decks302 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Chancery
47%inclusion142 decks302 decks
11%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
39%inclusion117 decks302 decks
3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
35%inclusion105 decks302 decks
-9%synergy
Crystal Grotto
35%inclusion105 decks302 decks
34%synergy
Deserted Beach
31%inclusion95 decks302 decks
-8%synergy
Sea of Clouds
27%inclusion83 decks302 decks
-12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion82 decks302 decks
0%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
25%inclusion76 decks302 decks
-23%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion75 decks302 decks
9%synergy
Nimbus Maze
25%inclusion74 decks302 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion73 decks302 decks
8%synergy
Tranquil Cove
23%inclusion70 decks302 decks
4%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
23%inclusion68 decks302 decks
2%synergy
The Grey Havens
22%inclusion65 decks302 decks
21%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
19%inclusion56 decks302 decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Gate
18%inclusion53 decks302 decks
-6%synergy
Emeria's Call
16%inclusion48 decks302 decks
14%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
15%inclusion43 decks282 decks
-11%synergy
Ondu Inversion
15%inclusion45 decks302 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion45 decks302 decks
-17%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion40 decks302 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion39 decks302 decks
2%synergy
Study Hall
12%inclusion36 decks302 decks
12%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
12%inclusion35 decks302 decks
4%synergy
Rumble Arena
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
10%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
11%inclusion32 decks302 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
11%inclusion32 decks302 decks
4%synergy
Silundi Vision
10%inclusion30 decks302 decks
8%synergy
Seachrome Coast
10%inclusion29 decks302 decks
-6%synergy
Meticulous Archive
10%inclusion29 decks302 decks
-9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.6%inclusion26 decks301 decks
-4%synergy
Skybridge Towers
8.6%inclusion26 decks302 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
7.6%inclusion23 decks302 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.3%inclusion22 decks301 decks
-6%synergy
Meandering River
6.6%inclusion20 decks302 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.3%inclusion19 decks302 decks
-8%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.0%inclusion18 decks302 decks
-2%synergy
Tundra
5.3%inclusion16 decks302 decks
-8%synergy