Akim, the Soaring Wind (Commander) - Budget

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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Intangible Virtue
68%inclusion40 decks59 decks
65%synergy
Migratory Route
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
58%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
54%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
53%synergy
Winged Words
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
52%synergy
Skycat Sovereign
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
49%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
48%synergy
Murmuration
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
45%synergy
Emeria Angel
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
43%synergy
Favorable Winds
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Negate
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Inspiring Leader
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
40%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Kastral, the Windcrested
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
39%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
35%synergy
Airborne Aid
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
39%synergy
Battle Screech
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Dazzling Denial
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Aven Wind Guide
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
37%synergy
Creatures
Kangee, Sky Warden
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
37%synergy
Watcher of the Spheres
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
35%synergy
Prava of the Steel Legion
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Wingmate Roc
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Warden of Evos Isle
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Zinnia, Valley's Voice
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
30%synergy
Young Pyromancer
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Jubilant Skybonder
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Steel-Plume Marshal
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Cartographer's Hawk
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Kangee's Lieutenant
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Gwaihir the Windlord
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Junk Winder
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Thunderclap Wyvern
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Dragonmaster Outcast
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Judge's Familiar
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Skyknight Vanguard
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Jackdaw Savior
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Kangee, Aerie Keeper
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Burnished Hart
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Falconer Adept
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Prehistoric Pet
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Triceraton Commander
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Lifecreed Duo
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Knightfisher
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Shrike Force
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Faerie Formation
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
The Council of Four
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Aven Gagglemaster
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Crookclaw Elder
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Anointer Priest
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Phantom General
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Thrummingbird
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Aether Channeler
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Monastery Messenger
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Jeskai Shrinekeeper
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Wingblade Disciple
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Protect the Negotiators
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
35%synergy
Eyes in the Skies
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Raise the Alarm
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Rally of Wings
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Generous Gift
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Jeskai Charm
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Opt
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Perplexing Test
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-49%synergy
Counterspell
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-17%synergy
Lofty Denial
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Path to Exile
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-32%synergy
Recruit the Worthy
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Chaos Warp
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Magmaquake
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Lorehold Command
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Depose // Deploy
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Theoretical Duplication
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Frantic Search
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Charm
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
White Sun's Zenith
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
12%synergy
You See a Pair of Goblins
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Return to Dust
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Midnight Haunting
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Fate of the Sun-Cryst
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Feed the Flames
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Access Denied
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-12%synergy
Reality Shift
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Deduce
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Prismari Command
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Mirrorform
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Giantfall
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Surprise
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Unexpected Assistance
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Refute
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Make a Stand
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Cancel
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Big Score
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Secure the Wastes
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Summoner's Bane
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Cunning Maneuver
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Hour of Reckoning
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Ravenform
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Dragon Fodder
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Earthquake
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Aerial Assault
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Distant Melody
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Scour the Desert
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Martial Coup
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Time Wipe
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Krenko's Command
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Requisition Raid
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Empty the Warrens
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Storm Herd
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Decree of Justice
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Chart a Course
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Forbidden Friendship
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Increasing Devotion
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Heroic Reinforcements
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Retrieve the Esper
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Seize the Spoils
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Ordered Migration
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Goblin War Party
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Molten Birth
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Deep Analysis
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Hordeling Outburst
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Stock Up
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Calamity of Cinders
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Honor
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Bond of Discipline
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Chain Reaction
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Mass Production
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Wake the Reflections
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Curse of the Swine
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Sunset Revelry
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Hour of Revelation
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Rally
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Gleeful Demolition
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Servo Exhibition
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Gust of Wind
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-15%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Jeskai Monument
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Collector's Vault
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Pinnacle Starcage
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Extinguisher Battleship
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Parhelion II
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Detective's Satchel
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Thopter Shop
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Soulcatchers' Aerie
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Air Nomad Legacy
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Military Intelligence
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Impact Tremors
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Assemble the Legion
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Echoing Assault
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
The Raven's Warning
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Roar of Resistance
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Rally the Ranks
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Felidar Retreat
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Shared Animosity
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Shiny Impetus
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Improbable Alliance
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Aquitect's Defenses
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Noggle the Mind
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Gravitational Shift
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Valor in Akros
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-17%synergy
Love Song of Night and Day
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Haunted Library
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Monologue Tax
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Retreat to Emeria
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Muster the Departed
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Path to Redemption
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Outlaws' Merriment
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Poetic Ingenuity
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Opulence
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Dovescape
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Coastal Piracy
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Glorious Anthem
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Dovin, Grand Arbiter
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Seaside Haven
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Castle Embereth
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Lilypad Village
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Secluded Steppe
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Kher Keep
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Moorland Haunt
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-27%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Dormant Volcano
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Drifting Meadow
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion40 decks59 decks
-20%synergy
Azorius Signet
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Sol Ring
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
-40%synergy
Izzet Signet
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Boros Signet
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Raugrin Crystal
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Sky Diamond
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-31%synergy
Marble Diamond
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Jeskai Banner
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Progress
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-36%synergy
Fire Diamond
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Lens
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-35%synergy
Azorius Locket
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
0%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Azorius Keyrune
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Boros Cluestone
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-18%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion58 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Island
98%inclusion58 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion57 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
73%inclusion43 decks59 decks
-20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Monastery
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Prairie Stream
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Path of Ancestry
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
-18%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Glacial Fortress
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
-24%synergy
Azorius Chancery
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Triumph
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Tranquil Cove
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Port Town
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Sulfur Falls
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
-24%synergy
Boros Garrison
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Perilous Landscape
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Battlefield Forge
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
-23%synergy
Shivan Reef
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-27%synergy
Rugged Prairie
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-12%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Ash Barrens
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-27%synergy
Sacred Peaks
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Alpine Meadow
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Bluff
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Isle
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Boros Guildgate
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Survivors' Encampment
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Molten Tributary
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Ferrous Lake
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Volatile Fjord
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Seachrome Coast
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Thriving Heath
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-18%synergy