Cayth, Famed Mechanist (Commander) - Upgraded +1/+1 Counters

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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Emeritus of Ideation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Turbulent Springs
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Inspired Skypainter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
54%synergy
Steel Overseer
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
52%synergy
Organic Extinction
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Seat of the Synod
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Dispatch
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Thought Monitor
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Skullclamp
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Panharmonicon
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Rhystic Study
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Foundry Inspector
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Esper Sentinel
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Master of Etherium
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Pinnacle Emissary
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Surge Conductor
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Hangarback Walker
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Filigree Vector
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Gold Myr
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Digsite Engineer
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Silver Myr
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Iron Myr
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Chief Engineer
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Angel of Invention
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Nick Valentine, Private Eye
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Saheeli, the Sun's Brilliance
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Crystalline Crawler
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Whirler Rogue
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
The Reality Chip
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Arabella, Abandoned Doll
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
The Jolly Balloon Man
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Engineer
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Thrummingbird
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Dovin's Veto
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Path to Exile
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-28%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Ephemerate
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Boros Charm
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Experimental Augury
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Ripples of Potential
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Scour for Scrap
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Eerie Interlude
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Semester's End
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
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9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Negate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Access Denied
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Essence Flux
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Mana Drain
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Perplexing Test
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Disallow
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Momentary Blink
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Wake the Past
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Voyage Home
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Thoughtcast
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Supreme Verdict
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Requisition Raid
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Damning Verdict
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Fabricate
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Delete
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Vandalblast
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Jolted Awake
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Act
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Fumigate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Reverse Engineer
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Sunfall
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
United Front
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thousand Moons Smithy
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Mystic Forge
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Insight Engine
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Unwinding Clock
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
6%synergy
The Ozolith
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Cloud Key
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Thopter Shop
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Bident of Thassa
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Lux Cannon
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Moxite Refinery
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
The Seriema
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Throne of Geth
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Sculpting Steel
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Forge
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
The Ooze
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Nettlecyst
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Repurposing Bay
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Contagion Engine
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Automated Assembly Line
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Possession Engine
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Lux Artillery
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Unstable Amulet
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Impact Tremors
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Mechanized Production
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Warleader's Call
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Resourceful Defense
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Nahiri's Resolve
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Intruder Alarm
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Inexorable Tide
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
All Will Be One
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Kindred Discovery
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Felidar Retreat
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Divine Visitation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Coastal Piracy
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Intangible Virtue
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Tempered Steel
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Saheeli, Filigree Master
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Den
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Great Furnace
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Academy Ruins
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Buried Ruin
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Archway of Innovation
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Reliquary Tower
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Inventors' Fair
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Karn's Bastion
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Treasure Vault
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Remote Farm
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Sandstone Needle
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Secluded Starforge
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Castle Vantress
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Sol Ring
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Thought Vessel
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Progress
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Solar Array
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-18%synergy
Azorius Signet
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-18%synergy
Empowered Autogenerator
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Signet
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-25%synergy
Boros Signet
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-22%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Island
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Monastery
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Sulfur Falls
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Spire of Industry
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Glacial Fortress
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Razortide Bridge
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Steam Vents
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Shivan Reef
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Battlefield Forge
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Perilous Landscape
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Flooded Strand
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Prairie Stream
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Sea of Clouds
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Raugrin Triome
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Spectator Seating
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Training Center
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Port Town
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Power Depot
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Rugged Prairie
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Mystic Gate
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Ferrous Lake
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Deserted Beach
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Command Bridge
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Sundown Pass
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-9%synergy