I have been playing and DM'ing in the forgotten realms setting since AD&D, I have read every Ed Greenwood novel and novella including the non-D&D related ones as well as every novel from RA Salvatore. Played each of the FR based games, in fact just recently ran back through BG1 & 2 and still...
I also do not expect to see him in the commander precons. I don't think the color combinations would fit him as they stand, nor do I think It makes much sense to have him "under" another commander.
He made the base setting, stating he made "All of FR" is a gross overstatement. However Elminster has been his biggest focal point and has shaped the realms for years, not to mention he is Ed Greenwoods character not just "one character". With the seven sisters coming behind that, also not...
I was really excited about this set, but will now not invest in it at all. It is such a huge slap in the face to Ed Greenwood to create a card set on the setting he created and not include Elminster.