Cayth, Famed Mechanist (Commander) - Budget Core

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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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Whirler Rogue
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
50%synergy
Master of Etherium
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Silver Myr
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
43%synergy
Foundry Inspector
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
42%synergy
Steel Overseer
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Intangible Virtue
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Negate
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
38%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Gold Myr
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
38%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Austere Command
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Iron Myr
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Creatures
Thopter Engineer
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Meteor Golem
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Ornithopter
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Ingenious Artillerist
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Frogmite
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Faerie Impostor
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Shrieking Drake
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Whitemane Lion
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Deputy of Acquittals
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Sojourner's Companion
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Nick Valentine, Private Eye
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Yorion, Sky Nomad
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Prava of the Steel Legion
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Spirited Companion
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Thought Monitor
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Rose Room Treasurer
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Rapid Augmenter
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Arabella, Abandoned Doll
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Junk Winder
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Stonecloaker
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Hellrider
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Curie, Emergent Intelligence
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Myr Convert
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Wildfire Elemental
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Akal Pakal, First Among Equals
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Roil Cartographer
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Bronze Guardian
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Digsite Engineer
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Luxknight Breacher
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Flight-Deck Coordinator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Semester's End
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Disruption Protocol
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Thraben Charm
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Path to Exile
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-31%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Suspend
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Dispatch
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
2%synergy
You Find Some Prisoners
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-53%synergy
Galvanic Discharge
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Focus Fire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Electrosiphon
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Demand Answers
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Glimmer of Genius
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Shattering Pulse
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Aether Spike
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Tune the Narrative
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Depose // Deploy
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Counterspell
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-29%synergy
Refute
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Voyage Home
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Cleansing Nova
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Curse of the Swine
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Wake the Past
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Reverse Engineer
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Jolted Awake
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Requisition Raid
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Contentious Plan
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Reiterating Bolt
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Localized Destruction
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Thoughtcast
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Ravenform
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Fuss // Bother
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Confiscation Coup
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
One with the Machine
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Delete
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Automated Assembly Line
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Generatorium
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Thopter Shop
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Decoction Module
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Wedgelight Rammer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Aetherworks Marvel
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Bespoke Battlewagon
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Panharmonicon
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Mirrorworks
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Stone Idol Generator
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Aether Refinery
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Repurposing Bay
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Aetherflux Conduit
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
T-45 Power Armor
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Aethersphere Harvester
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Forge
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Animation Module
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Fabrication Module
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-18%synergy
Enchantments
Impact Tremors
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Inspiring Leader
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Mechanized Production
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Raid Bombardment
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Tempered Steel
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Cavalcade of Calamity
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Efficient Construction
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Era of Innovation
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Static Prison
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Scurry of Gremlins
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Aether Revolt
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Banish to Another Universe
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Consulate Surveillance
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Muster the Departed
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Needle Spires
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Buried Ruin
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Wandering Fumarole
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Restless Spire
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Archway of Innovation
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Memorial to Glory
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Foundry of the Consuls
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
-29%synergy
Arcane Signet
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
-33%synergy
Azorius Signet
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Boros Signet
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
-15%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Progress
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-21%synergy
Izzet Signet
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-28%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-21%synergy
Jeskai Banner
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Prophetic Prism
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Conversion Apparatus
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Solar Transformer
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion45 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion45 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Island
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
-24%synergy
Mystic Monastery
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
-15%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Evolving Wilds
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Triumph
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Prairie Stream
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Perilous Landscape
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Glacial Fortress
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
-18%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Port Town
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Ferrous Lake
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-26%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Tranquil Cove
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Sulfur Falls
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-32%synergy
Battlefield Forge
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-24%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Azorius Chancery
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Spire of Industry
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Shivan Reef
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-27%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Boros Garrison
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Razortide Bridge
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Alpine Meadow
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-25%synergy
Skybridge Towers
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Aether Hub
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Boros Guildgate
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Sacred Peaks
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Mystic Gate
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Raucous Carnival
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy