Elminster (Commander) - Budget 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
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Erode
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Storm Herd
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
69%synergy
Tamiyo's Epiphany
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
68%synergy
Oath of Teferi
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
67%synergy
Preordain
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
64%synergy
Serum Visions
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
58%synergy
Jace, Mirror Mage
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
56%synergy
Foresee
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
56%synergy
Deliberate
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
52%synergy
Time Stretch
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
0%synergy
The Temporal Anchor
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Opt
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Mystic Speculation
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Negate
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Path to Exile
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Dig Through Time
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Cryptic Annelid
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Spark Double
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Augury Owl
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Siani, Eye of the Storm
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Faerie Seer
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Omenspeaker
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Elvish Mariner
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Wizards of Thay
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Sigiled Starfish
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Flux Channeler
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Onakke Oathkeeper
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Shadow Puppeteers
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Archaeomancer
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Overwhelmed Apprentice
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Icebreaker Kraken
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Thunderclap Wyvern
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Sylvia Brightspear
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Ojutai, Soul of Winter
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
High Fae Trickster
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Draco
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Dream Trawler
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Spellstutter Sprite
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Kangee, Sky Warden
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
The Reality Chip
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Fog Bank
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Oji, the Exquisite Blade
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
God-Eternal Kefnet
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Serum Visionary
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Wall of Denial
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
-30%synergy
Elminster's Simulacrum
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Brainstorm
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Diviner's Portent
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Dovin's Veto
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Perplexing Test
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Frantic Search
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Reflection
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Contact Other Plane
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Aetherize
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Condescend
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Generous Gift
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Complete the Circuit
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Emergency Powers
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Narset's Reversal
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
No More Lies
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Precognitive Perception
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Dissolve
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Guiding Bolt
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Spell Stutter
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Graven Lore
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Return to Dust
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Nexus of Fate
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Bane's Contingency
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Commandeer
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Mana Leak
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Spell Pierce
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Evacuation
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Silundi Vision
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Confluence
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Kabira Takedown
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Lose Focus
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Perch Protection
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Render Silent
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Council's Deliberation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Dispel
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Protect the Negotiators
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Archmage's Charm
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Blinkmoth Infusion
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Reins of Power
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Delay
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Wash Away
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Secure the Wastes
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Ugin's Insight
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Solve the Equation
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Interpret the Signs
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Temporal Mastery
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Supreme Verdict
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Time Wipe
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Clone Legion
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Temporal Trespass
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Treasure Cruise
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Terminus
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Personal Tutor
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Commit // Memory
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Part the Waterveil
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Emeria's Call
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Entreat the Angels
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Walk the Aeons
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Ondu Inversion
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Fumigate
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Finale of Revelation
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Sunfall
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Ponder
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Curse of the Swine
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Wrath of God
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Devastation Tide
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Expropriate
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Ultima
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Inscription of Insight
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Spelltwine
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Mass Manipulation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Scour All Possibilities
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Unexplained Vision
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Mind's Desire
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Sway of the Stars
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Day of Judgment
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Organic Extinction
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
32%synergy
Ichormoon Gauntlet
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Crystal Ball
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
The Chain Veil
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Norn's Annex
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Halo Fountain
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Mazemind Tome
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Mirari
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Lost Isle Calling
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Intangible Virtue
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Netherese Puzzle-Ward
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Propaganda
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Talent
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Shark Typhoon
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Favorable Winds
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Divine Visitation
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
The Legend of Kuruk
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Out of Time
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Deification
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Oath of Jace
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Soothsaying
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Wizard Class
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Omen of the Sea
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Marit Lage's Slumber
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
As Foretold
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Dress Down
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
One with the Multiverse
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Rest in Peace
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Ominous Seas
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Omniscience
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Future Sight
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Font of Magic
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Oath of Gideon
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Eyes Everywhere
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Elspeth's Talent
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Medomai's Prophecy
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Search for Azcanta
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Chakra Meditation
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Archmage
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Jace, Architect of Thought
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
The Wanderer
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Teferi, Timebender
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Castle Vantress
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Halimar Depths
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
New Benalia
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Cave of the Frost Dragon
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Rivendell
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Isolated Watchtower
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Blast Zone
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Blighted Cataract
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Secluded Steppe
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Restless Anchorage
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Sol Ring
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Azorius Signet
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Progress
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-20%synergy
Commander's Sphere
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Sky Diamond
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Marble Diamond
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Heraldic Banner
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Blitzball
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Plains
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Command Tower
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Prairie Stream
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Azorius Chancery
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Glacial Fortress
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
-20%synergy
Port Town
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Tranquil Cove
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Deserted Beach
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Emeria's Call
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Ondu Inversion
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
The Grey Havens
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Nimbus Maze
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Study Hall
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Crystal Grotto
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Isle
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Skybridge Towers
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Razortide Bridge
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Silundi Vision
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Gate
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Kabira Takedown
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Boreal Shelf
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Meandering River
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-25%synergy
Seachrome Coast
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Heath
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-40%synergy