Gandalf of the Secret Fire (Commander) - Expensive Core

Gandalf of the Secret Fire
Rank #710
33decks
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Benjamin Levin
Oct 21, 2025
How Fun Are All of the Jeskai Commanders?
There are dozens of Jeskai commanders available now, but which ones are fun to play? Let's break them all down.
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Flame of Anor
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
82%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
61%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
56%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
55%synergy
Fury Charm
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
50%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
49%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
48%synergy
Mystic Confluence
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
46%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
45%synergy
Dust of Moments
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Path to Exile
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Boros Charm
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Brainstorm
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Consider
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Prismari Command
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
43%synergy
Fiery Inscription
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Frantic Search
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Clockspinning
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
The One Ring
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Rhystic Study
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Creatures
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Guttersnipe
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Jhoira's Timebug
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Wizards of Thay
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
29%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Archmage of Runes
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Time Beetle
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
27%synergy
High Fae Trickster
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Electrostatic Field
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Rift Elemental
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Coruscation Mage
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Young Pyromancer
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Monastery Mentor
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Esper Sentinel
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Nalfeshnee
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Final-Word Phantom
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Claim Jumper
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Tataru Taru
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Marang River Regent
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
38%synergy
Generous Gift
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Opt
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Valakut Awakening
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Archmage's Charm
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Impulse
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Press the Enemy
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Pongify
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Cryptic Command
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Silundi Vision
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Snap
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Bolt
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Wear // Tear
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Counterspell
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Dig Through Time
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Quick Study
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Final Showdown
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Jeskai Revelation
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
19%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Charm
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Abrade
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Supreme Will
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Display of Power
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Narset's Reversal
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Spellgyre
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Confounding Riddle
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Big Score
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Brainsurge
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Tithe
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Get Lost
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Visions of Beyond
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Suspend
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Courageous Resolve
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Seething Song
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Will of the Mardu
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
New Way Forward
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Reverse the Polarity
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Sea Gate Restoration
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
40%synergy
Ponder
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
33%synergy
All of History, All at Once
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Rousing Refrain
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
25%synergy
The Wedding of River Song
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Preordain
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Expressive Iteration
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Supreme Verdict
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Ancestral Vision
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Time Wipe
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Elemental Eruption
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Sorcerous Squall
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Don't Move
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Solve the Equation
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Fated Clash
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Ecstatic Beauty
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Restore Balance
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Time Warp
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Immolating Gyre
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Mists of Lórien
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Call to Mind
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Call the Mountain Chocobo
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rotating Fireplace
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Isochron Scepter
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Primal Amulet
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-15%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Glamdring
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Leyline of Anticipation
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
34%synergy
As Foretold
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Shark Typhoon
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Paradox Haze
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Remora
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Sorcerer Class
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Land Tax
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Double Vision
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Aria of Flame
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Fated Firepower
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Cryptic Pursuit
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Out of Time
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Storm of Saruman
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
The Parting of the Ways
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Copy Artifact
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Arcavios
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Quintorius Kand
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Narset of the Ancient Way
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
21%synergy
Mistrise Village
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Emergence Zone
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Kor Haven
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Sol Ring
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Progress
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
38%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Signet
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Signet
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Midnight Clock
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Boros Signet
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Sol Talisman
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Mox Tantalite
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Steam Vents
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
51%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
50%synergy
Island
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Mountain
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Flooded Strand
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
52%synergy
Plains
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Sacred Foundry
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Raugrin Triome
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
42%synergy
Scalding Tarn
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
51%synergy
Arid Mesa
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
48%synergy
Thundering Falls
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
58%synergy
Sea of Clouds
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Training Center
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Meticulous Archive
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
49%synergy
Spectator Seating
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Volcanic Island
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
40%synergy
Tundra
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Sink into Stupor
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
38%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
-16%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
40%synergy
Plateau
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Sulfur Falls
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Elegant Parlor
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Valakut Awakening
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Glacial Fortress
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
-15%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Shivan Reef
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Sundown Pass
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
-20%synergy
Silundi Vision
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Misty Rainforest
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Polluted Delta
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Prairie Stream
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
Deserted Beach
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Monastery
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-35%synergy
Mystic Gate
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Windswept Heath
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Wooded Foothills
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Prismatic Vista
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
12%synergy