Elminster (Commander) - Budget 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?
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Tamiyo's Epiphany
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
62%synergy
Foresee
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
62%synergy
Storm Herd
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
59%synergy
Interpret the Signs
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
56%synergy
Opt
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
54%synergy
Jace, Mirror Mage
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
52%synergy
Deliberate
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
52%synergy
Serum Visions
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
50%synergy
Precognitive Perception
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Sigiled Starfish
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Hour of Reckoning
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
44%synergy
Treasure Cruise
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
44%synergy
Ugin's Insight
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
44%synergy
Crystal Ball
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Cryptic Annelid
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Augury Owl
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
41%synergy
Siani, Eye of the Storm
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Oath of Teferi
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
41%synergy
Oji, the Exquisite Blade
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Creatures
Sphinx of Foresight
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Prognostic Sphinx
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Thunderclap Wyvern
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Geist of the Archives
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Bronze Walrus
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Omenspeaker
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Archaeomancer
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Faerie Seer
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Kangee, Sky Warden
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Serum Sovereign
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Inga Rune-Eyes
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Moonfolk Puzzlemaker
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Serum Visionary
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Sapphire Dragon
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Overwhelmed Apprentice
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Sage's Row Savant
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Wall of Runes
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Windborn Muse
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Young Blue Dragon
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-15%synergy
Cloudkin Seer
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Onakke Oathkeeper
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Shadow Puppeteers
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Attentive Sunscribe
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Ojutai, Soul of Winter
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
The Council of Four
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Raff, Weatherlight Stalwart
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Silver Raven
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Skycat Sovereign
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Kor Cartographer
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Pilgrim's Eye
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Wall of Denial
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Warden of Evos Isle
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Bygone Colossus
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Plumecreed Mentor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mocking Sprite
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Eternal Dragon
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Windstorm Drake
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Negate
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Dig Through Time
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Dissolve
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Brainsurge
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Expose to Daylight
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Bane's Contingency
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Guiding Bolt
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Judge Unworthy
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-34%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Contact Other Plane
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Condescend
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Memory Drain
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Scour from Existence
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Elminster's Simulacrum
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Banishing Stroke
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Perplexing Test
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-56%synergy
Path to Exile
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-40%synergy
Long River's Pull
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Frantic Search
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Diviner's Portent
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Absorb
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Hithlain Knots
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Return to Dust
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Resculpt
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Saw It Coming
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Emergency Powers
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Dispel
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Chant of Vitu-Ghazi
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
No More Lies
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Artistic Refusal
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Faebloom Trick
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Dazzling Denial
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Telling Time
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Voyage's End
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Transcendent Message
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Displace
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Lose Focus
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Fact or Fiction
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Reflection
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Gods Willing
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Make a Stand
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Condemn
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Farsight Ritual
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Aminatou's Augury
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Preordain
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Scour All Possibilities
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Runic Shot
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Time Wipe
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Clone Legion
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Austere Command
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Multiple Choice
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Introduction to Prophecy
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Warrant // Warden
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Terminus
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Commit // Memory
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Inscription of Insight
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Dream Cache
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Speculation
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Overflowing Insight
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Ondu Inversion
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Martial Coup
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Oath
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Declaration in Stone
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Aether Gale
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Index
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Call to Mind
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Freeze in Place
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Sublime Exhalation
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Ravenform
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Mighty
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Doomskar
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Revoke Existence
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Deep Analysis
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Curse of the Swine
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Spelltwine
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Introduction to Annihilation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Finale of Glory
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Rebirth
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
End Hostilities
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Denying Wind
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Blessed Wind
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Fumigate
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Entreat the Angels
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
River's Rebuke
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Rout
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Temporal Anchor
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Witching Well
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Mazemind Tome
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Goggles of Night
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Brain in a Jar
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Brainstone
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Pendant
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Aladdin's Lamp
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Armillary Sphere
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Lens of Clarity
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Omen of the Sea
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Intangible Virtue
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Favorable Winds
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Eyes Everywhere
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Netherese Puzzle-Ward
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Lost Isle Calling
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Aqueous Form
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Deification
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Oath of Jace
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Teferi's Talent
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Redaction
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Wizard Class
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Military Intelligence
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Elspeth's Talent
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Precognition Field
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Banishing Light
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Gravitational Shift
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Psychic Impetus
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Monk Class
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Behold the Unspeakable
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Witness Protection
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Valor in Akros
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Medomai's Prophecy
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Regenerations Restored
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Day of the Dragons
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Charmed Sleep
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Champions from Beyond
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Niko Aris
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Mordenkainen
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Zhalfirin Void
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
New Benalia
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Castle Vantress
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Halimar Depths
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Calciform Pools
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-38%synergy
Interplanar Beacon
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Prahv, Spires of Order
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Grange
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Restless Anchorage
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Moorland Haunt
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
-30%synergy
Azorius Signet
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Sky Diamond
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Commander's Sphere
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Sol Ring
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
-50%synergy
Marble Diamond
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Mana Geode
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Azorius Locket
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-30%synergy
Azorius Cluestone
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Prismatic Lens
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Seer's Lantern
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Azorius Keyrune
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-18%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Hedron Archive
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Wand of the Worldsoul
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-35%synergy
Fieldmist Borderpost
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
-16%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Azorius Chancery
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Prairie Stream
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
-16%synergy
Tranquil Cove
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Port Town
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Crystal Grotto
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Skybridge Towers
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Rumble Arena
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Study Hall
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Razortide Bridge
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Meandering River
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Coastal Tower
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
The Grey Havens
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Glacial Fortress
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-53%synergy
Ondu Inversion
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Ash Barrens
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Flood Plain
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Study
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-38%synergy
Thriving Isle
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy