Elminster (Commander) - Optimized

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
Willie Lumpkin, Postman
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Political Triumph
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Secret Invasion
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Origin of the Avengers
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Serum Visions
72%inclusion205 decks283 decks
69%synergy
Preordain
75%inclusion213 decks283 decks
66%synergy
Mystic Speculation
65%inclusion184 decks283 decks
64%synergy
Oath of Teferi
65%inclusion184 decks283 decks
63%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
76%inclusion214 decks283 decks
60%synergy
Foresee
60%inclusion169 decks283 decks
58%synergy
Jace, Mirror Mage
59%inclusion166 decks283 decks
57%synergy
Tamiyo's Epiphany
54%inclusion153 decks283 decks
53%synergy
Storm Herd
53%inclusion151 decks283 decks
49%synergy
Temporal Mastery
50%inclusion142 decks283 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion202 decks283 decks
3%synergy
Counterspell
64%inclusion182 decks283 decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
63%inclusion178 decks283 decks
45%synergy
Path to Exile
58%inclusion163 decks283 decks
4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
51%inclusion144 decks283 decks
12%synergy
Spark Double
47%inclusion133 decks283 decks
43%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
46%inclusion129 decks283 decks
44%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
44%inclusion77 decks174 decks
43%synergy
Supreme Verdict
44%inclusion125 decks283 decks
17%synergy
Time Stretch
43%inclusion123 decks283 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
61%inclusion174 decks283 decks
49%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
52%inclusion147 decks283 decks
30%synergy
Farewell
50%inclusion142 decks283 decks
33%synergy
Smothering Tithe
43%inclusion122 decks283 decks
19%synergy
Rhystic Study
41%inclusion117 decks283 decks
19%synergy
Teferi's Protection
41%inclusion115 decks283 decks
25%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
36%inclusion103 decks283 decks
21%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
35%inclusion99 decks283 decks
18%synergy
Force of Will
30%inclusion84 decks283 decks
21%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
26%inclusion74 decks283 decks
16%synergy
Creatures
Cryptic Annelid
36%inclusion102 decks283 decks
35%synergy
Displacer Kitten
35%inclusion100 decks283 decks
25%synergy
Augury Owl
30%inclusion86 decks283 decks
29%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
29%inclusion67 decks229 decks
28%synergy
Faerie Seer
28%inclusion80 decks283 decks
27%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
21%inclusion59 decks283 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
19%inclusion54 decks283 decks
18%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
18%inclusion52 decks283 decks
13%synergy
Elvish Mariner
18%inclusion51 decks283 decks
15%synergy
Esper Sentinel
18%inclusion51 decks283 decks
-4%synergy
Siani, Eye of the Storm
18%inclusion50 decks283 decks
17%synergy
Sigiled Starfish
17%inclusion49 decks283 decks
17%synergy
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
16%inclusion46 decks283 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion45 decks283 decks
3%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
16%inclusion45 decks283 decks
11%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
15%inclusion43 decks283 decks
14%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
13%inclusion36 decks283 decks
5%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
13%inclusion36 decks283 decks
9%synergy
Oji, the Exquisite Blade
12%inclusion35 decks283 decks
8%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
12%inclusion34 decks283 decks
11%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
11%inclusion32 decks283 decks
7%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
11%inclusion32 decks283 decks
10%synergy
Wizards of Thay
11%inclusion31 decks283 decks
10%synergy
Grand Abolisher
10%inclusion29 decks283 decks
-1%synergy
Prognostic Sphinx
10%inclusion29 decks283 decks
10%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
10%inclusion29 decks283 decks
8%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion27 decks283 decks
7%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
9.2%inclusion26 decks283 decks
4%synergy
Draco
9.2%inclusion26 decks283 decks
9%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
8.5%inclusion24 decks283 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer
8.5%inclusion24 decks283 decks
-2%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
8.5%inclusion24 decks283 decks
6%synergy
Sphinx of Foresight
8.5%inclusion24 decks283 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.1%inclusion23 decks283 decks
1%synergy
The Reality Chip
8.1%inclusion23 decks283 decks
2%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.8%inclusion22 decks283 decks
-16%synergy
Onakke Oathkeeper
7.8%inclusion22 decks283 decks
7%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
7.8%inclusion22 decks283 decks
-2%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
7.8%inclusion22 decks283 decks
4%synergy
Cavalier of Gales
7.4%inclusion21 decks283 decks
7%synergy
Ojutai, Soul of Winter
7.4%inclusion21 decks283 decks
7%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
7.4%inclusion21 decks283 decks
5%synergy
Vexilus Praetor
7.4%inclusion21 decks283 decks
7%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
7.1%inclusion20 decks283 decks
4%synergy
God-Eternal Kefnet
6.7%inclusion19 decks283 decks
6%synergy
Taigam, Ojutai Master
6.7%inclusion19 decks283 decks
6%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
6.4%inclusion18 decks283 decks
-0%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
6.1%inclusion14 decks229 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
6.0%inclusion17 decks283 decks
5%synergy
Shadow Puppeteers
5.7%inclusion16 decks283 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Opt
43%inclusion121 decks283 decks
33%synergy
Dig Through Time
42%inclusion119 decks283 decks
39%synergy
Mana Drain
40%inclusion114 decks283 decks
24%synergy
Deliberate
37%inclusion105 decks283 decks
35%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
35%inclusion98 decks283 decks
8%synergy
Nexus of Fate
30%inclusion85 decks283 decks
28%synergy
Arcane Denial
30%inclusion84 decks283 decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion82 decks283 decks
-1%synergy
Swan Song
29%inclusion81 decks283 decks
11%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion72 decks283 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion72 decks283 decks
12%synergy
Elminster's Simulacrum
23%inclusion64 decks283 decks
22%synergy
Brainsurge
22%inclusion62 decks283 decks
20%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
22%inclusion62 decks283 decks
19%synergy
Narset's Reversal
20%inclusion58 decks283 decks
17%synergy
Force of Negation
20%inclusion57 decks283 decks
13%synergy
Diviner's Portent
14%inclusion39 decks283 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Reflection
14%inclusion39 decks283 decks
12%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion36 decks283 decks
4%synergy
Precognitive Perception
13%inclusion36 decks283 decks
12%synergy
Render Silent
12%inclusion35 decks283 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
12%inclusion34 decks283 decks
2%synergy
Condescend
12%inclusion33 decks283 decks
11%synergy
Contact Other Plane
11%inclusion32 decks283 decks
11%synergy
Frantic Search
10%inclusion28 decks283 decks
-2%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
10%inclusion28 decks283 decks
2%synergy
Erode
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Silundi Vision
10%inclusion27 decks283 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
9.2%inclusion26 decks283 decks
2%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
8.5%inclusion24 decks283 decks
2%synergy
Silence
8.1%inclusion23 decks283 decks
0%synergy
Permission Denied
8.1%inclusion23 decks283 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.1%inclusion23 decks283 decks
-7%synergy
Reprieve
8.1%inclusion23 decks283 decks
4%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.1%inclusion23 decks283 decks
3%synergy
Bane's Contingency
7.8%inclusion22 decks283 decks
7%synergy
Perplexing Test
7.8%inclusion22 decks283 decks
6%synergy
Commandeer
7.4%inclusion21 decks283 decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.1%inclusion20 decks283 decks
2%synergy
Pact of Negation
7.1%inclusion20 decks283 decks
3%synergy
Emergency Powers
6.7%inclusion19 decks283 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Confluence
6.7%inclusion19 decks283 decks
5%synergy
Return to Dust
6.4%inclusion18 decks283 decks
3%synergy
No More Lies
6.4%inclusion18 decks283 decks
2%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.4%inclusion18 decks283 decks
2%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.7%inclusion16 decks283 decks
4%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
5.7%inclusion16 decks283 decks
-2%synergy
Dissolve
5.3%inclusion15 decks283 decks
5%synergy
Misdirection
5.3%inclusion15 decks283 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Ugin's Insight
42%inclusion118 decks283 decks
41%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
40%inclusion112 decks283 decks
38%synergy
Terminus
35%inclusion99 decks283 decks
33%synergy
Expropriate
34%inclusion97 decks283 decks
33%synergy
Personal Tutor
34%inclusion96 decks283 decks
32%synergy
Treasure Cruise
33%inclusion93 decks283 decks
30%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
33%inclusion93 decks283 decks
27%synergy
Solve the Equation
31%inclusion89 decks283 decks
27%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
31%inclusion87 decks283 decks
26%synergy
Ponder
24%inclusion69 decks283 decks
13%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
24%inclusion69 decks283 decks
22%synergy
Temporal Trespass
24%inclusion69 decks283 decks
24%synergy
Emeria's Call
24%inclusion68 decks283 decks
22%synergy
Austere Command
23%inclusion65 decks283 decks
9%synergy
Interpret the Signs
23%inclusion64 decks283 decks
22%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
21%inclusion60 decks283 decks
19%synergy
Clone Legion
20%inclusion57 decks283 decks
19%synergy
Ondu Inversion
20%inclusion56 decks283 decks
17%synergy
Time Warp
19%inclusion53 decks283 decks
17%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
18%inclusion51 decks283 decks
18%synergy
Wrath of God
17%inclusion47 decks283 decks
11%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
16%inclusion46 decks283 decks
15%synergy
Commit // Memory
15%inclusion43 decks283 decks
14%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
15%inclusion43 decks283 decks
15%synergy
Lórien Revealed
13%inclusion38 decks283 decks
11%synergy
Enter the Infinite
12%inclusion33 decks283 decks
11%synergy
Finale of Revelation
11%inclusion32 decks283 decks
8%synergy
Entreat the Angels
11%inclusion32 decks283 decks
11%synergy
Windfall
10%inclusion29 decks283 decks
-2%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
10%inclusion29 decks283 decks
10%synergy
Scour All Possibilities
10%inclusion28 decks283 decks
9%synergy
Time Wipe
10%inclusion27 decks283 decks
-4%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
9.2%inclusion26 decks283 decks
9%synergy
Finale of Glory
8.5%inclusion24 decks283 decks
6%synergy
Everything Comes to Dust
8.1%inclusion23 decks283 decks
7%synergy
Sunfall
7.4%inclusion21 decks283 decks
6%synergy
Cleansing Nova
6.7%inclusion19 decks283 decks
2%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Devastation Tide
6.4%inclusion18 decks283 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.4%inclusion18 decks283 decks
1%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
6.0%inclusion17 decks283 decks
3%synergy
Walk the Aeons
5.7%inclusion16 decks283 decks
5%synergy
Part the Waterveil
5.7%inclusion16 decks283 decks
5%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
5.7%inclusion16 decks283 decks
3%synergy
Devout Invocation
5.7%inclusion16 decks283 decks
5%synergy
Stock Up
5.4%inclusion15 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
42%inclusion120 decks283 decks
36%synergy
Scroll Rack
38%inclusion108 decks283 decks
37%synergy
The Temporal Anchor
30%inclusion86 decks283 decks
29%synergy
Crystal Ball
28%inclusion79 decks283 decks
27%synergy
Ichormoon Gauntlet
19%inclusion54 decks283 decks
18%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
17%inclusion49 decks283 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion32 decks283 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion31 decks283 decks
3%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
10%inclusion28 decks283 decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
8.8%inclusion25 decks283 decks
1%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.5%inclusion24 decks283 decks
3%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
8.1%inclusion23 decks283 decks
1%synergy
The Chain Veil
7.8%inclusion22 decks283 decks
7%synergy
Pearl Medallion
6.4%inclusion18 decks283 decks
-1%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
6.4%inclusion18 decks283 decks
5%synergy
Luxior, Giada's Gift
5.7%inclusion16 decks283 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Netherese Puzzle-Ward
34%inclusion97 decks283 decks
33%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
34%inclusion96 decks283 decks
32%synergy
Propaganda
31%inclusion87 decks283 decks
4%synergy
Lost Isle Calling
25%inclusion70 decks283 decks
24%synergy
Ghostly Prison
24%inclusion68 decks283 decks
-1%synergy
Intangible Virtue
24%inclusion67 decks283 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Remora
23%inclusion65 decks283 decks
7%synergy
Deification
19%inclusion55 decks283 decks
19%synergy
Divine Visitation
18%inclusion52 decks283 decks
17%synergy
Shark Typhoon
17%inclusion47 decks283 decks
14%synergy
Anointed Procession
15%inclusion42 decks283 decks
10%synergy
Oath of Jace
12%inclusion35 decks283 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Talent
12%inclusion34 decks283 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
11%inclusion31 decks283 decks
2%synergy
Favorable Winds
11%inclusion30 decks283 decks
5%synergy
One with the Multiverse
10%inclusion28 decks283 decks
9%synergy
Counterbalance
10%inclusion28 decks283 decks
8%synergy
Omniscience
10%inclusion27 decks283 decks
7%synergy
The Legend of Kuruk
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
7.1%inclusion20 decks283 decks
4%synergy
Humility
7.1%inclusion20 decks283 decks
6%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
6.4%inclusion18 decks281 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.4%inclusion18 decks283 decks
-0%synergy
Gravitational Shift
6.0%inclusion17 decks283 decks
2%synergy
Omen of the Sea
6.0%inclusion17 decks283 decks
2%synergy
Wizard Class
5.7%inclusion16 decks283 decks
-1%synergy
Penance
5.7%inclusion16 decks283 decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.3%inclusion15 decks283 decks
-5%synergy
Regenerations Restored
5.3%inclusion15 decks283 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
41%inclusion115 decks283 decks
30%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
23%inclusion65 decks283 decks
16%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
17%inclusion49 decks283 decks
16%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
14%inclusion39 decks283 decks
12%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
13%inclusion37 decks283 decks
10%synergy
Narset Transcendent
13%inclusion36 decks283 decks
12%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
8.9%inclusion23 decks259 decks
6%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
8.5%inclusion24 decks283 decks
4%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
6.7%inclusion19 decks283 decks
5%synergy
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
6.7%inclusion19 decks283 decks
6%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
6.0%inclusion17 decks283 decks
4%synergy
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
5.3%inclusion15 decks283 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
66%inclusion188 decks283 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
55%inclusion157 decks283 decks
38%synergy
Castle Vantress
37%inclusion106 decks283 decks
32%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
29%inclusion81 decks283 decks
9%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
28%inclusion80 decks283 decks
27%synergy
Rivendell
21%inclusion60 decks283 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion59 decks283 decks
13%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
18%inclusion50 decks283 decks
7%synergy
New Benalia
16%inclusion46 decks283 decks
16%synergy
Halimar Depths
14%inclusion40 decks283 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion38 decks283 decks
2%synergy
Isolated Watchtower
10%inclusion28 decks283 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.8%inclusion25 decks283 decks
1%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
8.5%inclusion24 decks283 decks
4%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.1%inclusion23 decks283 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.6%inclusion17 decks258 decks
2%synergy
Karn's Bastion
6.4%inclusion18 decks283 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
6.0%inclusion17 decks283 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion258 decks283 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion250 decks283 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Signet
58%inclusion163 decks283 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
54%inclusion152 decks283 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
53%inclusion149 decks283 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion90 decks283 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion75 decks283 decks
1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
16%inclusion44 decks283 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion41 decks283 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion27 decks283 decks
-5%synergy
Sky Diamond
9.2%inclusion26 decks283 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.5%inclusion24 decks283 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.4%inclusion18 decks283 decks
1%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.4%inclusion18 decks283 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Island
93%inclusion264 decks283 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
92%inclusion260 decks283 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion249 decks283 decks
2%synergy
Glacial Fortress
70%inclusion197 decks283 decks
6%synergy
Prairie Stream
70%inclusion197 decks283 decks
4%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
66%inclusion187 decks283 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
65%inclusion184 decks283 decks
28%synergy
Sea of Clouds
59%inclusion166 decks283 decks
19%synergy
Deserted Beach
51%inclusion145 decks283 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Strand
49%inclusion138 decks283 decks
16%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
48%inclusion135 decks283 decks
3%synergy
Port Town
42%inclusion118 decks283 decks
-5%synergy
Azorius Chancery
41%inclusion117 decks283 decks
5%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
39%inclusion110 decks283 decks
19%synergy
Nimbus Maze
35%inclusion100 decks283 decks
13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
33%inclusion93 decks283 decks
27%synergy
Mystic Gate
32%inclusion90 decks283 decks
8%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
31%inclusion87 decks283 decks
-5%synergy
Meticulous Archive
27%inclusion77 decks283 decks
9%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
27%inclusion75 decks281 decks
-0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion72 decks283 decks
12%synergy
Emeria's Call
24%inclusion68 decks283 decks
22%synergy
Crystal Grotto
24%inclusion67 decks283 decks
23%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
21%inclusion60 decks283 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion60 decks283 decks
-6%synergy
Tundra
21%inclusion59 decks283 decks
8%synergy
Ondu Inversion
20%inclusion56 decks283 decks
17%synergy
Seachrome Coast
19%inclusion55 decks283 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion47 decks283 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion45 decks283 decks
3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
16%inclusion44 decks283 decks
8%synergy
The Grey Havens
14%inclusion41 decks283 decks
14%synergy
Scalding Tarn
14%inclusion41 decks283 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion38 decks283 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion36 decks283 decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion35 decks283 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
12%inclusion33 decks283 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
11%inclusion32 decks283 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion31 decks283 decks
6%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion31 decks283 decks
4%synergy
Silundi Vision
10%inclusion27 decks283 decks
8%synergy
Tranquil Cove
9.2%inclusion26 decks283 decks
-9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.8%inclusion25 decks283 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.1%inclusion23 decks283 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
7.4%inclusion21 decks283 decks
2%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
7.1%inclusion20 decks283 decks
-0%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
7.1%inclusion20 decks283 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.7%inclusion19 decks283 decks
-4%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
6.0%inclusion17 decks283 decks
-2%synergy
Study Hall
5.7%inclusion16 decks283 decks
5%synergy