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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Storm Herd
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
63%synergy
Tamiyo's Epiphany
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Foresee
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Opt
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
55%synergy
Interpret the Signs
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Sigiled Starfish
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Jace, Mirror Mage
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Deliberate
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Crystal Ball
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Siani, Eye of the Storm
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Hour of Reckoning
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Oath of Teferi
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Oji, the Exquisite Blade
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Augury Owl
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Serum Visions
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Treasure Cruise
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Precognitive Perception
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Negate
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Ugin's Insight
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Creatures
Cryptic Annelid
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Sphinx of Foresight
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Geist of the Archives
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Thunderclap Wyvern
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Bronze Walrus
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Prognostic Sphinx
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Archaeomancer
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Omenspeaker
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Faerie Seer
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Kangee, Sky Warden
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Inga Rune-Eyes
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Serum Sovereign
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Moonfolk Puzzlemaker
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Serum Visionary
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Sapphire Dragon
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Shadow Puppeteers
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Runes
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Windborn Muse
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Kor Cartographer
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Overwhelmed Apprentice
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-15%synergy
Cloudkin Seer
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Attentive Sunscribe
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Onakke Oathkeeper
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Ojutai, Soul of Winter
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
The Council of Four
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Raff, Weatherlight Stalwart
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Silver Raven
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Pilgrim's Eye
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Sage's Row Savant
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Skycat Sovereign
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Wall of Denial
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Verge Rangers
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Sage Owl
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Warden of Evos Isle
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Young Blue Dragon
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Vesuvan Drifter
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Bygone Colossus
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Dissolve
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Dig Through Time
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Guiding Bolt
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Brainsurge
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Bane's Contingency
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Expose to Daylight
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Scour from Existence
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Condescend
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Judge Unworthy
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Counterspell
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-36%synergy
Path to Exile
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-35%synergy
Memory Drain
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Aetherize
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Perplexing Test
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Contact Other Plane
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Chant of Vitu-Ghazi
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Long River's Pull
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Diviner's Portent
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Telling Time
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Hithlain Knots
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Resculpt
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Rally of Wings
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Banishing Stroke
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Elminster's Simulacrum
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-59%synergy
Rewind
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
No More Lies
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Artistic Refusal
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Emergency Powers
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Faebloom Trick
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Dazzling Denial
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Transcendent Message
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Return to Dust
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Absorb
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Displace
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Condemn
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Frantic Search
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Fact or Fiction
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Reflection
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Voyage's End
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Gods Willing
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Lose Focus
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Cloudshift
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Dispel
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Cancel
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Aminatou's Augury
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Scour All Possibilities
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Runic Shot
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Time Wipe
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Preordain
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Commit // Memory
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Introduction to Prophecy
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Clone Legion
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Multiple Choice
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Warrant // Warden
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Dream Cache
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Terminus
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Index
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Overflowing Insight
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Freeze in Place
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Inscription of Insight
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Ondu Inversion
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Oath
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Curse of the Swine
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Introduction to Annihilation
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Martial Coup
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Speculation
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Entreat the Angels
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Sublime Exhalation
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Ravenform
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Fractured Identity
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Spelltwine
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Ransack
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Rebirth
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Revoke Existence
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Denying Wind
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Blessed Wind
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Omen
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Declaration in Stone
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Invincible Hymn
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Deep Analysis
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Portent
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Migratory Route
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Call to Mind
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Increasing Devotion
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Sea God's Revenge
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Temporal Anchor
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Witching Well
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Goggles of Night
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Mazemind Tome
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Brainstone
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Pendant
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Brain in a Jar
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Lens of Clarity
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Raiders' Karve
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Armillary Sphere
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Aladdin's Lamp
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Explorer's Scope
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Favorable Winds
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Omen of the Sea
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Intangible Virtue
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Netherese Puzzle-Ward
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Eyes Everywhere
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Lost Isle Calling
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Teferi's Talent
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Aqueous Form
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Deification
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Oath of Jace
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Redaction
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Wizard Class
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Psychic Impetus
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Valor in Akros
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Elspeth's Talent
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Precognition Field
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Banishing Light
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Gravitational Shift
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Behold the Unspeakable
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Military Intelligence
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Monk Class
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Insignia
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Regenerations Restored
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Day of the Dragons
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Charmed Sleep
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Champions from Beyond
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Niko Aris
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Zhalfirin Void
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
New Benalia
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Castle Vantress
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Halimar Depths
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-34%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Prahv, Spires of Order
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Moorland Haunt
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Idyllic Grange
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Secluded Steppe
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Restless Anchorage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
-30%synergy
Azorius Signet
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Sky Diamond
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Commander's Sphere
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Sol Ring
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
-48%synergy
Mana Geode
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Marble Diamond
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Azorius Locket
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-29%synergy
Azorius Cluestone
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Prismatic Lens
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Azorius Keyrune
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Seer's Lantern
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-18%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-32%synergy
Wand of the Worldsoul
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Fieldmist Borderpost
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Island
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
-22%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Prairie Stream
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
-16%synergy
Azorius Chancery
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Tranquil Cove
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Port Town
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Crystal Grotto
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Skybridge Towers
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Rumble Arena
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Study Hall
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Meandering River
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
The Grey Havens
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Coastal Tower
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Razortide Bridge
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Ondu Inversion
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Ash Barrens
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Isle
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-36%synergy