Cayth, Famed Mechanist (Commander) - Budget Core

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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Whirler Rogue
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
47%synergy
Master of Etherium
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
47%synergy
Steel Overseer
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
46%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
43%synergy
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
43%synergy
Silver Myr
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
42%synergy
Foundry Inspector
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
41%synergy
Intangible Virtue
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
39%synergy
Negate
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
38%synergy
Gold Myr
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
37%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
35%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
35%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
37%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
34%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
34%synergy
Austere Command
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Iron Myr
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
34%synergy
Semester's End
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
29%synergy
Creatures
Thopter Engineer
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
31%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Meteor Golem
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
29%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Ornithopter
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Thought Monitor
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Faerie Impostor
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Deputy of Acquittals
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Shrieking Drake
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Ingenious Artillerist
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Whitemane Lion
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Frogmite
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Sojourner's Companion
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Nick Valentine, Private Eye
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Rose Room Treasurer
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Yorion, Sky Nomad
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Rapid Augmenter
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Prava of the Steel Legion
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Junk Winder
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Spirited Companion
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Stonecloaker
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Arabella, Abandoned Doll
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Myr Convert
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Hellrider
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Curie, Emergent Intelligence
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Akal Pakal, First Among Equals
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Wildfire Elemental
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Bronze Guardian
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Saheeli, the Sun's Brilliance
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Digsite Engineer
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Roil Cartographer
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Burnished Hart
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Rootborn Defenses
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Disruption Protocol
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Thraben Charm
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Dispatch
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-50%synergy
Path to Exile
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-31%synergy
Focus Fire
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
You Find Some Prisoners
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Abrade
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Suspend
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Galvanic Discharge
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Demand Answers
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Electrosiphon
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Drill Too Deep
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Refute
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Glimmer of Genius
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Aether Spike
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Shattering Pulse
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-12%synergy
Experimental Augury
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Tune the Narrative
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Wear // Tear
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Depose // Deploy
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Counterspell
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-29%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Protect the Negotiators
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Voyage Home
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Wake the Past
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Curse of the Swine
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Requisition Raid
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Jolted Awake
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Cleansing Nova
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Reverse Engineer
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Reiterating Bolt
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Contentious Plan
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Thoughtcast
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Localized Destruction
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Ravenform
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
One with the Machine
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Confiscation Coup
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Fuss // Bother
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Delete
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Bident of Thassa
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Automated Assembly Line
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Thopter Shop
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Generatorium
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Decoction Module
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Aetherworks Marvel
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Warmaker Gunship
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Insight Engine
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Rescue Skiff
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Wedgelight Rammer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Moxite Refinery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Lumen-Class Frigate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Uthros Scanship
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Panharmonicon
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Stone Idol Generator
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Aether Refinery
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Bespoke Battlewagon
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Mirrorworks
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
The Seriema
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Repurposing Bay
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Conduit
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
T-45 Power Armor
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Fabrication Module
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Throne of Geth
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-19%synergy
Lux Artillery
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Aethersphere Harvester
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Forge
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Animation Module
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Impact Tremors
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Inspiring Leader
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Mechanized Production
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Raid Bombardment
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Tempered Steel
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Cavalcade of Calamity
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Efficient Construction
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Era of Innovation
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Static Prison
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Aether Revolt
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Scurry of Gremlins
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Consulate Surveillance
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Banish to Another Universe
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Muster the Departed
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Saheeli, Filigree Master
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Needle Spires
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Archway of Innovation
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Restless Spire
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Wandering Fumarole
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Foundry of the Consuls
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Karn's Bastion
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-14%synergy
Memorial to Glory
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
-29%synergy
Arcane Signet
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
-30%synergy
Azorius Signet
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Boros Signet
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
-13%synergy
Talisman of Progress
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
-19%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Signet
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-20%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Solar Array
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Jeskai Banner
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Prophetic Prism
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Conversion Apparatus
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Solar Transformer
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion50 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion50 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Island
98%inclusion49 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
72%inclusion36 decks50 decks
-21%synergy
Mystic Monastery
64%inclusion32 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
-13%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Evolving Wilds
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Triumph
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Glacial Fortress
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
-17%synergy
Prairie Stream
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Perilous Landscape
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Port Town
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Ferrous Lake
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
-26%synergy
Battlefield Forge
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
-19%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Sulfur Falls
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
-31%synergy
Shivan Reef
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
-22%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
-8%synergy
Tranquil Cove
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-19%synergy
Radiant Summit
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Chancery
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Spire of Industry
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Boros Garrison
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Razortide Bridge
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Alpine Meadow
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Sacred Peaks
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Glittering Massif
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Aether Hub
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Boros Guildgate
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Skybridge Towers
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Molten Tributary
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-1%synergy