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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Metalhead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Leader's Talent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
77%inclusion44 decks57 decks
76%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
67%inclusion38 decks57 decks
66%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
60%synergy
Steel Overseer
68%inclusion39 decks57 decks
58%synergy
Foundry Inspector
65%inclusion37 decks57 decks
58%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
57%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
54%inclusion31 decks57 decks
53%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
65%inclusion37 decks57 decks
52%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
54%inclusion31 decks57 decks
51%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Wake the Past
56%inclusion32 decks57 decks
46%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
51%inclusion29 decks57 decks
-17%synergy
Dispatch
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
33%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
34%synergy
Organic Extinction
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
36%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
38%synergy
Thoughtcast
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
36%synergy
Abzan Falconer
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
37%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Creatures
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
33%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
33%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
32%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
28%synergy
Bronze Guardian
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
28%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Surge Conductor
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Thought Monitor
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Thrummingbird
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Research Thief
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Master of Etherium
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Scrap Trawler
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Diversion Unit
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Mindless Automaton
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Chrome Companion
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Emissary Escort
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Depthshaker Titan
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
SP//dr, Piloted by Peni
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
-14%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Counterspell
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Experimental Augury
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Disenchant
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Generous Gift
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Boros Charm
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Take Up the Shield
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Reject Imperfection
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Wear // Tear
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Spectral Interference
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Bounce Off
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Loran's Escape
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Ripples of Potential
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Reality Heist
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Demand Answers
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Kill Shot
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Serum Snare
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Suit Up
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Jeskai Charm
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Access Denied
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-15%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Aetherize
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Resculpt
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-12%synergy
Hindering Light
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Glimmer of Genius
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Electrosiphon
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Steady Progress
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Crush Contraband
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Tezzeret's Gambit
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
28%synergy
One with the Machine
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Voyage Home
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Requisition Raid
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Collision Course
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Faithless Looting
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-14%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Reverse Engineer
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Dance of the Manse
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Full Throttle
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Wave Goodbye
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Forging the Anchor
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Open the Vaults
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Repair and Recharge
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Rise and Shine
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Universal Surveillance
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Reckless Handling
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Delete
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Deep Analysis
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Rebirth
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Collective Effort
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Fumigate
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Recommission
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Refurbish
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lux Artillery
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Sculpting Steel
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Mechtitan Core
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Insight Engine
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Forge
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Moxite Refinery
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
The Key to the Vault
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Salvation Engine
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Cloudspire Skycycle
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Parhelion II
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Weatherlight
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
The Seriema
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Cloud Key
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Animation Module
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Bident of Thassa
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Repurposing Bay
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Gastal Thrillroller
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Guidelight Matrix
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Hulldrifter
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Possession Engine
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Mangler
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Aether Syphon
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Plasma Caster
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Throne of Geth
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Automated Assembly Line
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Quick-Draw Katana
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
T-45 Power Armor
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Manifold Key
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Deluxe Dragster
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Panharmonicon
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
The Belligerent
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
High-Speed Hoverbike
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Brute Suit
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Imposter Mech
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Tempered Steel
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
32%synergy
Together Forever
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Resourceful Defense
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Felidar Retreat
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Mechanized Production
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Rising of the Day
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-17%synergy
Storm the Vault
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Born to Drive
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
All That Glitters
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Pia's Revolution
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Inexorable Tide
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Citadel Siege
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Vault 112: Sadistic Simulation
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Kaladesh
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Seat of the Synod
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Den
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Karn's Bastion
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Great Furnace
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Archway of Innovation
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Mech Hangar
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Reef Roads
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Rocky Roads
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-23%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Country Roads
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Restless Bivouac
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion50 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion46 decks57 decks
-8%synergy
Azorius Signet
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Signet
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Boros Signet
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
-18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Solar Array
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Progress
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
-22%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
-21%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-8%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Pristine Talisman
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Marble Diamond
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Fire Diamond
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Slagstone Refinery
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Hedron Archive
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Network Terminal
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Solar Transformer
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Relic of Legends
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion57 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Island
100%inclusion57 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion57 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
77%inclusion44 decks57 decks
-15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
63%inclusion36 decks57 decks
36%synergy
Mystic Monastery
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Prairie Stream
54%inclusion31 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
51%inclusion29 decks57 decks
39%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
36%synergy
Razortide Bridge
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
36%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
-18%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Triumph
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Battlefield Forge
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Glacial Fortress
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
-23%synergy
Spire of Industry
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Sulfur Falls
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
-23%synergy
Tranquil Cove
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Shivan Reef
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
-15%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Boros Garrison
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Azorius Chancery
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
-17%synergy
Glittering Massif
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Radiant Summit
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Power Depot
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Perilous Landscape
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Port Town
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Rugged Prairie
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-14%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Highland Lake
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-15%synergy
Meandering River
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Molten Tributary
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Ferrous Lake
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-10%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Boros Guildgate
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Stone Quarry
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy