Gavi, Nest Warden (Commander) - Optimized

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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
Forgotten Cave
96%inclusion85 decks89 decks
93%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
94%inclusion84 decks89 decks
93%synergy
Drifting Meadow
93%inclusion83 decks89 decks
91%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
94%inclusion84 decks89 decks
90%synergy
Remote Isle
92%inclusion82 decks89 decks
90%synergy
Secluded Steppe
92%inclusion82 decks89 decks
88%synergy
Astral Drift
90%inclusion80 decks89 decks
88%synergy
Smoldering Crater
90%inclusion80 decks89 decks
88%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
80%inclusion71 decks89 decks
78%synergy
Tectonic Reformation
80%inclusion71 decks89 decks
78%synergy
Top Cards
Dismantling Wave
82%inclusion73 decks89 decks
78%synergy
Neutralize
80%inclusion71 decks89 decks
78%synergy
Decree of Silence
75%inclusion67 decks89 decks
74%synergy
Fluctuator
75%inclusion67 decks89 decks
74%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
75%inclusion67 decks89 decks
73%synergy
Akroma's Vengeance
74%inclusion66 decks89 decks
73%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
73%inclusion65 decks89 decks
68%synergy
Curator of Mysteries
72%inclusion64 decks89 decks
70%synergy
Drannith Stinger
71%inclusion63 decks89 decks
69%synergy
New Perspectives
70%inclusion62 decks89 decks
68%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
56%inclusion50 decks89 decks
41%synergy
Rhystic Study
51%inclusion45 decks89 decks
31%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
48%inclusion43 decks89 decks
31%synergy
Smothering Tithe
45%inclusion40 decks89 decks
26%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
40%inclusion36 decks89 decks
25%synergy
Teferi's Protection
38%inclusion34 decks89 decks
24%synergy
Mystical Tutor
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
23%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Force of Will
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Valiant Rescuer
70%inclusion62 decks89 decks
68%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
62%inclusion55 decks89 decks
60%synergy
The Locust God
52%inclusion46 decks89 decks
45%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
49%inclusion44 decks89 decks
48%synergy
Brallin, Skyshark Rider
48%inclusion43 decks89 decks
47%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
46%inclusion41 decks89 decks
44%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
45%inclusion40 decks89 decks
43%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
43%inclusion38 decks89 decks
41%synergy
Yidaro, Wandering Monster
43%inclusion38 decks89 decks
42%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
38%inclusion33 decks88 decks
36%synergy
Herald of the Forgotten
37%inclusion33 decks89 decks
36%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
35%inclusion31 decks89 decks
34%synergy
Flourishing Fox
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
31%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
27%synergy
Waxen Shapethief
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
28%synergy
Rooting Moloch
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
27%synergy
Containment Construct
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
26%synergy
Homunculus Horde
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
24%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Drannith Healer
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
23%synergy
Marauding Mako
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
21%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Eternal Dragon
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Basri, Tomorrow's Champion
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Sun Titan
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Scrounging Skyray
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Esper Sentinel
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Jo Grant
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Spellpyre Phoenix
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Drownyard Lurker
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Rhet-Tomb Mystic
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Timeless Dragon
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Captain Howler, Sea Scourge
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Toothy, Imaginary Friend
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Chasm Skulker
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Warden of the Eye
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Ruin Grinder
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Hollow One
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Splendor Mare
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Complicate
64%inclusion57 decks89 decks
63%synergy
Forsake the Worldly
62%inclusion55 decks89 decks
60%synergy
Countervailing Winds
61%inclusion54 decks89 decks
59%synergy
Hieroglyphic Illumination
51%inclusion45 decks89 decks
49%synergy
Angelsong
49%inclusion44 decks89 decks
48%synergy
Miscalculation
45%inclusion40 decks89 decks
44%synergy
Starstorm
44%inclusion39 decks89 decks
43%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
42%inclusion37 decks89 decks
-27%synergy
Zenith Flare
42%inclusion37 decks89 decks
41%synergy
Radiant's Judgment
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
31%synergy
Rebuild
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
28%synergy
Akroma's Blessing
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
28%synergy
Path to Exile
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
-24%synergy
Shredded Sails
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
22%synergy
Mage's Guile
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Gallant Strike
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
-20%synergy
Rescind
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Deflecting Swat
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Clear
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Censor
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Deem Worthy
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Dovin's Veto
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
-7%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Drain
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Fuel the Flames
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Choking Tethers
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
-13%synergy
Frantic Search
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
-6%synergy
Long-Term Plans
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Wipe Clean
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Swan Song
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
-9%synergy
Gilded Light
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-13%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Don't Blink
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Force of Negation
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Chaos Warp
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-17%synergy
Angel's Grace
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Decree of Justice
67%inclusion60 decks89 decks
66%synergy
Decree of Annihilation
57%inclusion51 decks89 decks
57%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
46%inclusion41 decks89 decks
45%synergy
Slice and Dice
43%inclusion38 decks89 decks
42%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
41%inclusion36 decks88 decks
40%synergy
Windfall
37%inclusion33 decks89 decks
28%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
34%inclusion30 decks89 decks
29%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
27%synergy
Lórien Revealed
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
27%synergy
Sweltering Suns
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
25%synergy
Step Through
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Blasphemous Act
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
-13%synergy
Jeska's Will
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Trade the Helm
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Gamble
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Migratory Route
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Sacred Excavation
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Go for Blood
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Fractured Sanity
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Change
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Monument to Endurance
58%inclusion51 decks88 decks
56%synergy
Abandoned Sarcophagus
52%inclusion46 decks89 decks
50%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
37%inclusion33 decks89 decks
35%synergy
Bag of Holding
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Currency Converter
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
-13%synergy
The One Ring
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
-17%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Cast Out
64%inclusion57 decks89 decks
63%synergy
Ominous Seas
62%inclusion55 decks89 decks
60%synergy
Astral Slide
57%inclusion51 decks89 decks
56%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
46%inclusion41 decks89 decks
42%synergy
Shark Typhoon
38%inclusion34 decks89 decks
34%synergy
Drake Haven
34%inclusion30 decks89 decks
33%synergy
Crystalline Resonance
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
28%synergy
Unpredictable Cyclone
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
25%synergy
Mystic Remora
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Escape Protocol
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Rift
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Divine Visitation
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Impact Tremors
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Curiosity
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Anointed Procession
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Improbable Alliance
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Solemnity
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Flame Blitz
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Warleader's Call
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Lay Claim
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Ophidian Eye
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Breach
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Master of Time
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Dack Fayden
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Desert of the True
78%inclusion69 decks89 decks
76%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
76%inclusion68 decks89 decks
75%synergy
Reliquary Tower
61%inclusion54 decks89 decks
27%synergy
Blasted Landscape
43%inclusion38 decks89 decks
42%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Field of the Dead
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion85 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion79 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Raugrin Crystal
76%inclusion68 decks89 decks
73%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
52%inclusion46 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
48%inclusion43 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Signet
44%inclusion39 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Azorius Signet
43%inclusion38 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Progress
40%inclusion36 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Signet
36%inclusion32 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
-8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion85 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
93%inclusion83 decks89 decks
80%synergy
Island
92%inclusion82 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Plains
92%inclusion82 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Mountain
89%inclusion79 decks89 decks
-6%synergy
Raugrin Triome
87%inclusion77 decks89 decks
49%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
64%inclusion57 decks89 decks
23%synergy
Steam Vents
62%inclusion55 decks89 decks
22%synergy
Sacred Foundry
57%inclusion51 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Ash Barrens
54%inclusion48 decks89 decks
47%synergy
Glittering Massif
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
46%synergy
Perilous Landscape
49%inclusion44 decks89 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion40 decks89 decks
-16%synergy
Training Center
44%inclusion39 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Flooded Strand
44%inclusion39 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Sea of Clouds
42%inclusion37 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Spectator Seating
40%inclusion36 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Arid Mesa
39%inclusion35 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Monastery
38%inclusion34 decks89 decks
-21%synergy
Scalding Tarn
38%inclusion34 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Prairie Stream
36%inclusion32 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Shivan Reef
35%inclusion31 decks89 decks
-6%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
34%inclusion30 decks89 decks
21%synergy
Azorius Chancery
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Boros Garrison
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Sulfur Falls
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
-24%synergy
Night Market
26%inclusion23 decks88 decks
25%synergy
Glacial Fortress
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
-30%synergy
Tundra
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Volcanic Island
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Plateau
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Deserted Beach
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
-32%synergy
Capital City
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Battlefield Forge
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
-24%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
-6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Sundown Pass
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
-6%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
-22%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
-10%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
-12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
-19%synergy
Mystic Gate
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Fiery Islet
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
0%synergy