Cayth, Famed Mechanist (Commander) - Expensive 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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Improvised Arsenal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Abundant Countryside
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Stridehangar Automaton
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Skullclamp
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Thought Monitor
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Hangarback Walker
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Gold Myr
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
26%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
26%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
-24%synergy
Esper Sentinel
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Steel Overseer
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Path to Exile
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
-18%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Dispatch
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Creatures
Witch Enchanter
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Filigree Vector
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Surge Conductor
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
11%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
21%synergy
Silver Myr
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Saheeli, the Sun's Brilliance
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Agate Instigator
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Foundry Inspector
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Iron Myr
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Pinnacle Emissary
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
16%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Master of Etherium
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Walking Ballista
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Crystalline Crawler
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Lion Sash
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Securitron Squadron
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Digsite Engineer
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Norin the Wary
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Enduring Innocence
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Whirler Rogue
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Danny Pink
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Ingenious Artillerist
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Aether Channeler
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Nesting Dovehawk
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Palladium Myr
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Counterspell
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Clever Concealment
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Ripples of Potential
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Ephemerate
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Cloudshift
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Dovin's Veto
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Eerie Interlude
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Experimental Augury
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Elminster's Simulacrum
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
See Double
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Kabira Takedown
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-14%synergy
Mana Drain
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Cerebral Download
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Desculpting Blast
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Emergency Eject
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Thoughtcast
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Voyage Home
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Season of Weaving
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Requisition Raid
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Wake the Past
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Damning Verdict
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Fabricate
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Saheeli's Artistry
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Relm's Sketching
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Fractured Identity
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Another Round
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Collective Effort
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Flash Photography
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Idol of Oblivion
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Unwinding Clock
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Insight Engine
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Panharmonicon
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
9%synergy
The Ozolith
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Contagion Engine
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Animation Module
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Lux Artillery
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Thopter Shop
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Throne of Geth
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Contagion Clasp
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Urabrask's Forge
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
0%synergy
The Seriema
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Argent Dais
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Titan Forge
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-16%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Helm of the Host
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Forge
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Lux Cannon
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Culling Dais
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Sculpting Steel
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Forge
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Power Conduit
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Lost Jitte
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Energy Chamber
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Moxite Refinery
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-4%synergy
Warmaker Gunship
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Anointed Procession
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Impact Tremors
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Mechanized Production
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Warleader's Call
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
18%synergy
Resourceful Defense
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Together Forever
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Intangible Virtue
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Storm the Vault
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
All Will Be One
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Nahiri's Resolve
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Inexorable Tide
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Airbender Ascension
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Waterbender Ascension
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
City on Fire
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
The Brothers' War
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Ion Storm
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Training Grounds
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Teleportation Circle
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Smile at Death
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Weapons Manufacturing
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, the Gifted
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Saheeli, Filigree Master
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Archway of Innovation
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Den
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Karn's Bastion
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Seat of the Synod
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Inventors' Fair
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Academy Ruins
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Great Furnace
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Saga
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Buried Ruin
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-16%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Fomori Vault
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Kavaron, Memorial World
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Fountainport
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Thespian's Stage
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
City of Shadows
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Diamond City
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Castle Vantress
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
-18%synergy
Arcane Signet
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
-24%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Progress
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
-11%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Azorius Signet
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-17%synergy
Empowered Autogenerator
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Mox Opal
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Signet
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-21%synergy
Boros Signet
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-18%synergy
Cursed Mirror
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Solar Array
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
Staff of Compleation
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Patriar's Seal
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-15%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
The Aetherspark
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Coalition Relic
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
93%inclusion42 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Plains
87%inclusion39 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Sacred Foundry
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Mountain
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Island
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
-11%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
43%synergy
Steam Vents
82%inclusion37 decks45 decks
42%synergy
Raugrin Triome
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Arid Mesa
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
48%synergy
Flooded Strand
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Scalding Tarn
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
42%synergy
Sea of Clouds
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Training Center
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Spectator Seating
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Elegant Parlor
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Deserted Beach
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Sundown Pass
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Meticulous Archive
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
-30%synergy
Sulfur Falls
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
-21%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
-20%synergy
Glacial Fortress
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
-23%synergy
Witch Enchanter
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Battlefield Forge
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
-11%synergy
Thundering Falls
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Plateau
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Volcanic Island
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Tundra
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Shivan Reef
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
-14%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Prairie Stream
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-20%synergy
Razortide Bridge
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Monastery
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-39%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Spire of Industry
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
3%synergy