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
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
51%synergy
Master of Etherium
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
47%synergy
Steel Overseer
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
46%synergy
Silver Myr
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
44%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
43%synergy
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
43%synergy
Negate
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
42%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
41%synergy
Foundry Inspector
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
41%synergy
Intangible Virtue
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
37%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
31%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
39%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
37%synergy
Gold Myr
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
40%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
36%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
36%synergy
Austere Command
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Iron Myr
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
36%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
35%synergy
Creatures
Lorehold Archivist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Colossus of the Blood Age
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Excava, the Risen Past
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
29%synergy
Thopter Engineer
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
29%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Ornithopter
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
29%synergy
Meteor Golem
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
29%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Thought Monitor
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Shrieking Drake
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Deputy of Acquittals
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Whitemane Lion
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Faerie Impostor
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Ingenious Artillerist
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Frogmite
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Sojourner's Companion
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Nick Valentine, Private Eye
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Rose Room Treasurer
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Yorion, Sky Nomad
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Prava of the Steel Legion
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Spirited Companion
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Stonecloaker
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Rapid Augmenter
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Arabella, Abandoned Doll
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Myr Convert
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Junk Winder
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Hellrider
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Curie, Emergent Intelligence
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Akal Pakal, First Among Equals
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Wildfire Elemental
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Burnished Hart
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Digsite Engineer
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Ragost, Deft Gastronaut
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Surge Conductor
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Stand Up for Yourself
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Harsh Annotation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Prismari Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Erode
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Semester's End
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
29%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Thraben Charm
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Disruption Protocol
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-50%synergy
Dispatch
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
2%synergy
You Find Some Prisoners
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Suspend
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-33%synergy
Focus Fire
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Galvanic Discharge
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Electrosiphon
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Shattering Pulse
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Aether Spike
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Demand Answers
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Experimental Augury
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Wear // Tear
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Glimmer of Genius
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Counterspell
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-27%synergy
Refute
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Divert Disaster
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Scour for Scrap
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Spectacular Tactics
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Drill Too Deep
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Tune the Narrative
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Depose // Deploy
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-14%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Voyage Home
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Wake the Past
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Curse of the Swine
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Cleansing Nova
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Requisition Raid
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Jolted Awake
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Ravenform
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Contentious Plan
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Reiterating Bolt
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Localized Destruction
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Reverse Engineer
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Delete
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
One with the Machine
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Fuss // Bother
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Confiscation Coup
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Thoughtcast
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Automated Assembly Line
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Generatorium
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Thopter Shop
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Decoction Module
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
1%synergy
The Seriema
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Aether Refinery
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Bespoke Battlewagon
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Stone Idol Generator
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Aetherworks Marvel
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Animation Module
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Panharmonicon
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Mirrorworks
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Warmaker Gunship
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Moxite Refinery
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-1%synergy
Insight Engine
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-6%synergy
Rescue Skiff
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Wedgelight Rammer
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Uthros Scanship
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-2%synergy
Lumen-Class Frigate
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Repurposing Bay
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Aetherflux Conduit
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
T-45 Power Armor
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Aethersphere Harvester
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Fabrication Module
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Lux Artillery
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-0%synergy
Mystic Forge
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-19%synergy
The Lunar Whale
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
The Regalia
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Coral Sword
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Impact Tremors
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Inspiring Leader
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Mechanized Production
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Raid Bombardment
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Tempered Steel
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Efficient Construction
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Cavalcade of Calamity
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Collective Inferno
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Era of Innovation
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Static Prison
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Aether Revolt
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Consulate Surveillance
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Muster the Departed
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Scurry of Gremlins
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Needle Spires
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Buried Ruin
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Restless Spire
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Wandering Fumarole
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Foundry of the Consuls
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Seat of the Synod
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Mishra's Factory
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Memorial to Glory
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Karn's Bastion
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-8%synergy
Archway of Innovation
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-13%synergy
The Gold Saucer
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
-29%synergy
Arcane Signet
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
-34%synergy
Azorius Signet
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Boros Signet
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
-13%synergy
Izzet Signet
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
-21%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-26%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-20%synergy
Conversion Apparatus
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Solar Transformer
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Jeskai Banner
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Solar Array
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%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
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
-16%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Evolving Wilds
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Triumph
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Glacial Fortress
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
-15%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Prairie Stream
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Perilous Landscape
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Port Town
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Ferrous Lake
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
-26%synergy
Sulfur Falls
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
-32%synergy
Battlefield Forge
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
-21%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Tranquil Cove
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Shivan Reef
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-24%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Spire of Industry
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-10%synergy
Azorius Chancery
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-22%synergy
Razortide Bridge
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Radiant Summit
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Boros Garrison
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Alpine Meadow
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-0%synergy
Aether Hub
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Skybridge Towers
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Boros Guildgate
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Sacred Peaks
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Command Bridge
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Glittering Massif
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-1%synergy