Elminster (Commander) - Expensive 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
Erode
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Temporal Mastery
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
72%synergy
Mystic Speculation
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
72%synergy
Mana Drain
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
69%synergy
Preordain
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
68%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
67%synergy
Serum Visions
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
66%synergy
Personal Tutor
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
63%synergy
Brainstorm
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
59%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
58%synergy
Scroll Rack
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Teferi's Protection
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Displacer Kitten
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
47%synergy
The One Ring
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Swan Song
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Force of Negation
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Supreme Verdict
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Dovin's Veto
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
83%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
67%synergy
Smothering Tithe
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
57%synergy
Force of Will
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
72%synergy
Rhystic Study
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
54%synergy
Ancient Tomb
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
65%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
58%synergy
Mana Vault
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
63%synergy
Farewell
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Spark Double
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Witch Enchanter
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Cryptic Annelid
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Grand Abolisher
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Augury Owl
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Faerie Seer
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Monastery Mentor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Spellseeker
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
The Council of Four
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Vexilus Praetor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Archaeomancer
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Onakke Oathkeeper
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Cavalier of Gales
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Alrund, God of the Cosmos
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Triumph of Saint Katherine
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Gandalf, White Rider
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Sigiled Starfish
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Magus of the Moat
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Draco
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Eagles of the North
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Drake
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Trinket Mage
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Aang, Swift Savior
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Anticausal Vestige
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Dig Through Time
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
43%synergy
Nexus of Fate
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Pact of Negation
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Brainsurge
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Opt
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Flusterstorm
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Misdirection
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Narset's Reversal
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Frantic Search
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Mental Misstep
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Deliberate
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Reflection
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Strix Serenade
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Delay
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-15%synergy
Silence
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-17%synergy
Brain Freeze
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Orim's Chant
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Permission Denied
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Condescend
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Pongify
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Graven Lore
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Chain of Vapor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Elminster's Simulacrum
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Banishing Stroke
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Snap
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Long River's Pull
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Suspend
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Spell Pierce
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Sea Gate Restoration
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
67%synergy
Emeria's Call
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Terminus
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Expropriate
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Solve the Equation
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Windfall
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Storm Herd
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Temporal Trespass
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Foresee
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Time Stretch
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Time Warp
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Ponder
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Treasure Cruise
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Tamiyo's Epiphany
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Ondu Inversion
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Lórien Revealed
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Ugin's Insight
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Austere Command
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Enter the Infinite
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Wrath of God
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Timetwister
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Stock Up
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Commit // Memory
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Time Wipe
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Entreat the Angels
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Walk the Aeons
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Everything Comes to Dust
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Recall
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Fabricate
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Season of Weaving
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Clone Legion
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Devastation Tide
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Sublime Exhalation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Step Through
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Merchant Scroll
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Rise of the Eldrazi
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Introduction to Prophecy
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Time Spiral
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
42%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Crystal Ball
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Isochron Scepter
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Torpor Orb
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Cursed Totem
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
The Chain Veil
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Coat of Arms
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Ichormoon Gauntlet
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Oath of Teferi
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Mystic Remora
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Propaganda
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Moat
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Omen of the Sea
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Deification
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Ghostly Prison
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Humility
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Counterbalance
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Divine Visitation
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Shark Typhoon
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Land Tax
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Netherese Puzzle-Ward
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Anointed Procession
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Blind Obedience
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Intangible Virtue
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
One with the Multiverse
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Trade Routes
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Wizard Class
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Omniscience
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Search for Azcanta
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Regenerations Restored
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
The Legend of Kuruk
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Jace, Mirror Mage
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Narset Transcendent
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
56%synergy
Reliquary Tower
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Castle Vantress
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Three Tree City
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Strip Mine
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Den
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Wasteland
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Kor Haven
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Rivendell
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Seat of the Synod
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Halimar Depths
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Crystal Vein
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
New Benalia
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Isolated Watchtower
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Tolaria West
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Restless Anchorage
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Azorius Signet
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Chrome Mox
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Thought Vessel
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Lotus Petal
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Grim Monolith
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Mind Stone
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Mox Opal
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Flooded Strand
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
60%synergy
Island
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Plains
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Sea of Clouds
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
67%synergy
Tundra
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
56%synergy
Misty Rainforest
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
62%synergy
Polluted Delta
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
61%synergy
Glacial Fortress
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Meticulous Archive
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Mystic Gate
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Scalding Tarn
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
58%synergy
Marsh Flats
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Arid Mesa
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Windswept Heath
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
43%synergy
Sink into Stupor
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Prairie Stream
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
-20%synergy
Emeria's Call
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Deserted Beach
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Nimbus Maze
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Ondu Inversion
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Azorius Chancery
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-17%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-20%synergy
Seachrome Coast
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Crystal Grotto
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Port Town
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-35%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-20%synergy
Tranquil Cove
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-11%synergy