Dr. Madison Li (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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MTGStocks
Pursue the Past
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Borrowed Knowledge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Spirit Mascot
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Automated Assembly Line
85%inclusion58 decks68 decks
80%synergy
Glimmer of Genius
84%inclusion57 decks68 decks
78%synergy
Brotherhood Scribe
82%inclusion56 decks68 decks
77%synergy
Synth Eradicator
76%inclusion52 decks68 decks
73%synergy
Electrosiphon
78%inclusion53 decks68 decks
71%synergy
Liberty Prime, Recharged
75%inclusion51 decks68 decks
71%synergy
Sentry Bot
74%inclusion50 decks68 decks
70%synergy
Assaultron Dominator
74%inclusion50 decks68 decks
68%synergy
Izzet Generatorium
74%inclusion50 decks68 decks
66%synergy
Robobrain War Mind
68%inclusion46 decks68 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Rex, Cyber-Hound
65%inclusion44 decks68 decks
62%synergy
Plasma Caster
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
58%synergy
Behemoth of Vault 0
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
58%synergy
The Motherlode, Excavator
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
58%synergy
Bespoke Battlewagon
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
58%synergy
T-45 Power Armor
60%inclusion41 decks68 decks
57%synergy
Whirler Virtuoso
57%inclusion39 decks68 decks
52%synergy
Decoction Module
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
49%synergy
Jolted Awake
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
50%synergy
Vault 112: Sadistic Simulation
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Blaster Hulk
54%inclusion37 decks68 decks
50%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
37%synergy
Roil Cartographer
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
43%synergy
Satya, Aetherflux Genius
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
43%synergy
Razorfield Ripper
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
40%synergy
Aetherstorm Roc
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
38%synergy
Sphinx of the Revelation
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
37%synergy
Elder Owyn Lyons
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
39%synergy
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
39%synergy
Salvation Colossus
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
35%synergy
Steel Overseer
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Amped Raptor
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Runner
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Aethersquall Ancient
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Sentinel Sarah Lyons
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Aurora Shifter
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Synth Infiltrator
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Riddle Gate Gargoyle
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Arcade Gannon
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Whirler Rogue
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Foundry Inspector
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Aethertide Whale
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Aethergeode Miner
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Guide of Souls
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Aethertorch Renegade
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Curie, Emergent Intelligence
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Nick Valentine, Private Eye
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Shielded Aether Thief
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Electrostatic Pummeler
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Tempest Harvester
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Smelted Chargebug
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Overclocked Electromancer
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Conduit Goblin
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Cyclops Superconductor
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Shaun, Father of Synths
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Emissary of Soulfire
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Virulent Silencer
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Inspired Inventor
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
James, Wandering Dad
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Aether Swooper
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Rook Turret
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Territorial Aetherkite
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Tune the Narrative
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
48%synergy
Dispatch
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
37%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
40%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
-22%synergy
Aether Spike
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
41%synergy
Galvanic Discharge
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
41%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Crush Contraband
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Bottle-Cap Blast
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Harnessed Lightning
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Path to Exile
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-38%synergy
Cerebral Download
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-16%synergy
Negate
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-10%synergy
Disenchant
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Reroute Systems
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Wake the Past
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
46%synergy
Austere Command
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
37%synergy
One with the Machine
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
44%synergy
Localized Destruction
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
39%synergy
Confiscation Coup
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Open the Vaults
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Wheel of Potential
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Suppression Ray
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Voyage Home
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Wrath of the Skies
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Reiterating Bolt
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Organic Extinction
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Thoughtcast
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Boomerang Basics
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aether Refinery
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
50%synergy
Aetherworks Marvel
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
43%synergy
Stone Idol Generator
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
43%synergy
Mystic Forge
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
35%synergy
Fabrication Module
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
37%synergy
Gonti's Aether Heart
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Unstable Amulet
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Aetherflux Conduit
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Ironworks
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
30%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Panharmonicon
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Consulate Turret
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Aethersphere Harvester
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Glassblower's Puzzleknot
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Filigree Racer
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Inventor's Axe
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Dynavolt Tower
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
C.A.M.P.
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Deadlock Trap
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Expert-Level Safe
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Bark of Doran
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Animation Module
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Burner Rocket
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Repurposing Bay
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Broadcast Rambler
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Valor's Flagship
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Mangler
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Cloudspire Skycycle
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Era of Innovation
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
48%synergy
Aether Revolt
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
35%synergy
Mechanized Production
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Scurry of Gremlins
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Static Prison
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Consulate Surveillance
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Overencumbered
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Efficient Construction
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Nerd Rage
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Vault 13: Dweller's Journey
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Liminal Hold
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
HELIOS One
71%inclusion48 decks68 decks
65%synergy
Buried Ruin
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Treasure Vault
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Castle Vantress
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Seat of the Synod
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Ancient Den
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion50 decks68 decks
-15%synergy
Sol Ring
72%inclusion49 decks68 decks
-17%synergy
Solar Transformer
63%inclusion43 decks68 decks
57%synergy
Conversion Apparatus
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
43%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Thought Vessel
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Azorius Signet
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-18%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Signet
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-20%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Hourglass of the Lost
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion68 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion67 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion67 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Monastery
87%inclusion59 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Command Tower
82%inclusion56 decks68 decks
-10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
65%inclusion44 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
65%inclusion44 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion43 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Aether Hub
63%inclusion43 decks68 decks
56%synergy
Glacial Fortress
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Prairie Stream
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Spire of Industry
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
48%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
60%inclusion41 decks68 decks
38%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
60%inclusion41 decks68 decks
48%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
46%synergy
Razortide Bridge
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
46%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Ferrous Lake
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
44%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
54%inclusion37 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Evolving Wilds
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Path of Ancestry
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Myriad Landscape
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Ash Barrens
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Shivan Reef
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
-17%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Triumph
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Port Town
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Battlefield Forge
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
-21%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Perilous Landscape
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
-18%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Chancery
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Suppression Ray
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Tranquil Cove
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Gate
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Boros Garrison
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Rugged Prairie
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-16%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Boros Guildgate
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-17%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Molten Tributary
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy