Optimus Prime, Hero (Commander) - Budget

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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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Big Mother Mouser
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Hidden Hideout
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Fugitive Droid
3.7%inclusion2 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Baxter Stockman
3.7%inclusion2 decks54 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
59%inclusion258 decks438 decks
58%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
54%inclusion237 decks438 decks
53%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
51%inclusion223 decks438 decks
50%synergy
Foundry Inspector
53%inclusion232 decks438 decks
46%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
46%inclusion202 decks438 decks
45%synergy
Steel Overseer
54%inclusion238 decks438 decks
44%synergy
Abzan Falconer
43%inclusion188 decks438 decks
41%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
50%inclusion221 decks438 decks
38%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
39%inclusion171 decks438 decks
38%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
37%inclusion162 decks438 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
51%inclusion222 decks438 decks
-17%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
44%inclusion192 decks438 decks
31%synergy
Wake the Past
43%inclusion187 decks438 decks
33%synergy
Surge Conductor
41%inclusion84 decks203 decks
28%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
41%inclusion84 decks203 decks
25%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
41%inclusion179 decks438 decks
24%synergy
Dispatch
40%inclusion177 decks438 decks
26%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
40%inclusion174 decks438 decks
36%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
38%inclusion167 decks438 decks
27%synergy
Organic Extinction
38%inclusion166 decks438 decks
30%synergy
Creatures
Thrummingbird
33%inclusion143 decks438 decks
23%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
31%inclusion137 decks438 decks
31%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
29%inclusion128 decks438 decks
29%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
29%inclusion62 decks216 decks
18%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
29%inclusion125 decks438 decks
24%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
27%inclusion120 decks438 decks
25%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
26%inclusion114 decks438 decks
24%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
25%inclusion104 decks412 decks
25%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
25%inclusion78 decks310 decks
23%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
25%inclusion109 decks438 decks
23%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
23%inclusion100 decks438 decks
17%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
22%inclusion95 decks423 decks
14%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
22%inclusion96 decks438 decks
21%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
21%inclusion94 decks438 decks
21%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
21%inclusion94 decks438 decks
21%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
20%inclusion88 decks438 decks
7%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
20%inclusion86 decks438 decks
11%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
19%inclusion85 decks438 decks
13%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
19%inclusion85 decks438 decks
18%synergy
Bronze Guardian
19%inclusion83 decks438 decks
17%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
18%inclusion79 decks438 decks
12%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
18%inclusion78 decks438 decks
17%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
17%inclusion54 decks316 decks
14%synergy
Thundering Raiju
17%inclusion74 decks438 decks
15%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
17%inclusion74 decks438 decks
17%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
16%inclusion72 decks438 decks
16%synergy
Thought Monitor
15%inclusion67 decks438 decks
8%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
14%inclusion63 decks438 decks
14%synergy
Depthshaker Titan
14%inclusion29 decks203 decks
9%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
14%inclusion60 decks438 decks
9%synergy
Axgard Artisan
13%inclusion58 decks438 decks
13%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
13%inclusion25 decks190 decks
11%synergy
Mindless Automaton
13%inclusion55 decks438 decks
10%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
13%inclusion55 decks438 decks
10%synergy
Burnished Hart
12%inclusion54 decks438 decks
10%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
12%inclusion53 decks438 decks
8%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
12%inclusion53 decks438 decks
6%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
12%inclusion53 decks438 decks
12%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
12%inclusion52 decks438 decks
11%synergy
Master of Etherium
12%inclusion51 decks438 decks
11%synergy
Elite Scaleguard
11%inclusion50 decks438 decks
11%synergy
Crystalline Crawler
11%inclusion49 decks438 decks
6%synergy
Grateful Apparition
11%inclusion49 decks438 decks
7%synergy
Hangarback Walker
11%inclusion48 decks438 decks
7%synergy
Research Thief
11%inclusion47 decks438 decks
10%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
10%inclusion44 decks438 decks
6%synergy
SP//dr, Piloted by Peni
10%inclusion19 decks190 decks
9%synergy
Lion Sash
10%inclusion42 decks438 decks
8%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
9.4%inclusion41 decks438 decks
9%synergy
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
9.1%inclusion40 decks438 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Experimental Augury
34%inclusion148 decks438 decks
26%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion144 decks438 decks
17%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion138 decks438 decks
-4%synergy
Path to Exile
31%inclusion136 decks438 decks
-18%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion135 decks438 decks
9%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
29%inclusion126 decks438 decks
21%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion106 decks438 decks
3%synergy
Disenchant
20%inclusion88 decks438 decks
18%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
17%inclusion76 decks438 decks
12%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
10%inclusion45 decks438 decks
9%synergy
Ripples of Potential
10%inclusion44 decks438 decks
0%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion42 decks438 decks
3%synergy
Wear // Tear
8.7%inclusion38 decks438 decks
2%synergy
Reject Imperfection
7.8%inclusion34 decks438 decks
7%synergy
Take Up the Shield
7.8%inclusion34 decks438 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.5%inclusion33 decks438 decks
-2%synergy
Serum Snare
7.3%inclusion32 decks438 decks
6%synergy
Unbounded Potential
7.3%inclusion32 decks438 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
6.8%inclusion30 decks438 decks
-11%synergy
Reality Shift
6.4%inclusion28 decks438 decks
3%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
5.9%inclusion26 decks438 decks
2%synergy
Dovin's Veto
5.9%inclusion26 decks438 decks
-13%synergy
Demand Answers
5.7%inclusion25 decks438 decks
4%synergy
Armed and Armored
5.3%inclusion23 decks438 decks
5%synergy
Loran's Escape
5.0%inclusion22 decks438 decks
4%synergy
Boros Charm
5.0%inclusion22 decks438 decks
-16%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
27%inclusion120 decks438 decks
23%synergy
Austere Command
18%inclusion79 decks438 decks
7%synergy
One with the Machine
18%inclusion79 decks438 decks
15%synergy
Requisition Raid
16%inclusion72 decks438 decks
14%synergy
Voyage Home
16%inclusion49 decks313 decks
13%synergy
Contentious Plan
12%inclusion51 decks438 decks
9%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
11%inclusion50 decks438 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion50 decks438 decks
-11%synergy
Chain Reaction
7.3%inclusion32 decks438 decks
4%synergy
Collective Effort
6.8%inclusion30 decks438 decks
6%synergy
Delete
6.8%inclusion30 decks438 decks
6%synergy
Fumigate
6.8%inclusion30 decks438 decks
4%synergy
Universal Surveillance
6.4%inclusion28 decks438 decks
4%synergy
Damning Verdict
6.2%inclusion27 decks438 decks
4%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.2%inclusion27 decks438 decks
-7%synergy
Recommission
5.3%inclusion23 decks438 decks
5%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
5.3%inclusion23 decks438 decks
4%synergy
Time Wipe
5.0%inclusion22 decks438 decks
-1%synergy
Supreme Verdict
5.0%inclusion22 decks438 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lux Artillery
37%inclusion164 decks438 decks
32%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
36%inclusion75 decks206 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion125 decks438 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
23%inclusion99 decks438 decks
12%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
22%inclusion45 decks203 decks
9%synergy
Moxite Refinery
21%inclusion42 decks203 decks
12%synergy
Insight Engine
18%inclusion37 decks203 decks
5%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
16%inclusion33 decks203 decks
7%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
16%inclusion70 decks438 decks
13%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
16%inclusion68 decks438 decks
15%synergy
Mechtitan Core
15%inclusion66 decks438 decks
14%synergy
Bident of Thassa
11%inclusion47 decks438 decks
1%synergy
Salvation Engine
10%inclusion31 decks310 decks
9%synergy
Cloud Key
10%inclusion43 decks438 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Forge
10%inclusion43 decks438 decks
5%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
9.1%inclusion40 decks438 decks
9%synergy
Sculpting Steel
8.7%inclusion38 decks438 decks
6%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
8.0%inclusion35 decks438 decks
8%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
7.8%inclusion34 decks438 decks
7%synergy
Parhelion II
7.8%inclusion34 decks438 decks
7%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
7.5%inclusion33 decks438 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Reactor
7.1%inclusion31 decks438 decks
1%synergy
Costume Closet
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
7%synergy
The Key to the Vault
6.8%inclusion30 decks438 decks
4%synergy
Gavel of the Righteous
6.6%inclusion29 decks438 decks
4%synergy
Weatherlight
6.6%inclusion29 decks438 decks
5%synergy
Lux Cannon
6.4%inclusion28 decks438 decks
1%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
6.0%inclusion19 decks316 decks
6%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
5.9%inclusion26 decks438 decks
4%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
5.9%inclusion26 decks438 decks
5%synergy
Throne of Geth
5.9%inclusion26 decks438 decks
5%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
5.7%inclusion25 decks438 decks
4%synergy
Golem Foundry
5.5%inclusion24 decks438 decks
2%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
5.5%inclusion24 decks438 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Recovery Unit
5.0%inclusion22 decks438 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Together Forever
31%inclusion136 decks438 decks
30%synergy
Tempered Steel
22%inclusion95 decks438 decks
21%synergy
Resourceful Defense
18%inclusion81 decks438 decks
12%synergy
Felidar Retreat
16%inclusion69 decks438 decks
15%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Rising of the Day
12%inclusion54 decks438 decks
8%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
8.7%inclusion38 decks438 decks
8%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
7.1%inclusion31 decks438 decks
4%synergy
Citadel Siege
6.4%inclusion28 decks438 decks
6%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
6.4%inclusion28 decks438 decks
-18%synergy
Gleam of Authority
5.9%inclusion26 decks438 decks
6%synergy
Mechanized Production
5.9%inclusion26 decks438 decks
1%synergy
Inexorable Tide
5.7%inclusion25 decks438 decks
0%synergy
Born to Drive
5.5%inclusion24 decks438 decks
5%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
5.1%inclusion14 decks275 decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
13%inclusion58 decks438 decks
12%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
11%inclusion47 decks438 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
25%inclusion108 decks438 decks
13%synergy
Karn's Bastion
20%inclusion87 decks438 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion80 decks438 decks
-1%synergy
Seat of the Synod
18%inclusion79 decks438 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Den
14%inclusion62 decks438 decks
2%synergy
Great Furnace
14%inclusion60 decks438 decks
1%synergy
Mech Hangar
12%inclusion53 decks438 decks
12%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.3%inclusion32 decks438 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
7.1%inclusion31 decks438 decks
3%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
6.8%inclusion30 decks438 decks
3%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
6.2%inclusion27 decks438 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Steppe
5.9%inclusion26 decks438 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion354 decks438 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion347 decks438 decks
-9%synergy
Azorius Signet
39%inclusion173 decks438 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
39%inclusion169 decks438 decks
26%synergy
Izzet Signet
34%inclusion149 decks438 decks
2%synergy
Boros Signet
32%inclusion138 decks438 decks
3%synergy
Solar Array
28%inclusion57 decks203 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
26%inclusion116 decks438 decks
-17%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion114 decks438 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion109 decks438 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Progress
24%inclusion107 decks438 decks
-21%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
20%inclusion86 decks438 decks
-23%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
14%inclusion61 decks438 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.9%inclusion39 decks438 decks
-15%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
8.4%inclusion37 decks438 decks
8%synergy
Marble Diamond
7.5%inclusion33 decks438 decks
6%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.5%inclusion33 decks438 decks
7%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
7.3%inclusion32 decks438 decks
0%synergy
Sky Diamond
6.8%inclusion30 decks438 decks
6%synergy
Empowered Autogenerator
5.5%inclusion24 decks438 decks
2%synergy
Pentad Prism
5.5%inclusion24 decks438 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.3%inclusion23 decks438 decks
-4%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.3%inclusion23 decks438 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion437 decks438 decks
5%synergy
Island
100%inclusion436 decks438 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion435 decks438 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
80%inclusion352 decks438 decks
-12%synergy
Mystic Monastery
62%inclusion272 decks438 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
58%inclusion253 decks438 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion236 decks438 decks
-8%synergy
Prairie Stream
42%inclusion186 decks438 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
39%inclusion173 decks438 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
39%inclusion170 decks438 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Triumph
38%inclusion167 decks438 decks
14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
36%inclusion158 decks438 decks
19%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
35%inclusion155 decks438 decks
-16%synergy
Glacial Fortress
33%inclusion144 decks438 decks
-22%synergy
Razortide Bridge
33%inclusion144 decks438 decks
20%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
33%inclusion143 decks438 decks
20%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
31%inclusion136 decks438 decks
18%synergy
Sulfur Falls
30%inclusion131 decks438 decks
-23%synergy
Spire of Industry
28%inclusion124 decks438 decks
15%synergy
Battlefield Forge
28%inclusion123 decks438 decks
-14%synergy
Tranquil Cove
27%inclusion120 decks438 decks
20%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
27%inclusion120 decks438 decks
22%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
26%inclusion113 decks438 decks
19%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
24%inclusion106 decks438 decks
2%synergy
Shivan Reef
22%inclusion96 decks438 decks
-19%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion93 decks438 decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Chancery
20%inclusion89 decks438 decks
8%synergy
Boros Garrison
20%inclusion87 decks438 decks
10%synergy
Perilous Landscape
20%inclusion81 decks412 decks
1%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
19%inclusion83 decks438 decks
-18%synergy
Radiant Summit
17%inclusion35 decks203 decks
5%synergy
Glittering Massif
16%inclusion33 decks203 decks
9%synergy
Port Town
16%inclusion71 decks438 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion70 decks438 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
15%inclusion67 decks438 decks
3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
15%inclusion66 decks438 decks
2%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
13%inclusion55 decks438 decks
-4%synergy
Rugged Prairie
12%inclusion54 decks438 decks
-11%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
11%inclusion50 decks438 decks
-3%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
11%inclusion50 decks438 decks
-13%synergy
Power Depot
11%inclusion47 decks438 decks
9%synergy
Thriving Isle
8.9%inclusion39 decks438 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Bluff
8.4%inclusion37 decks438 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Heath
8.0%inclusion35 decks438 decks
4%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.8%inclusion34 decks438 decks
1%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
7.3%inclusion32 decks438 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
7.1%inclusion31 decks438 decks
5%synergy
Boros Guildgate
6.6%inclusion29 decks438 decks
5%synergy
Ferrous Lake
6.6%inclusion29 decks438 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
6.4%inclusion28 decks438 decks
5%synergy