Optimus Prime, Hero (Commander) - 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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War Machine, Avenging Arsenal
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Iron Man, Armored Avenger
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
6%synergy
The Fantasticar
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Love on the Battlefield
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
The Thanos-Copter
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
60%inclusion368 decks615 decks
59%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
53%inclusion325 decks615 decks
52%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
52%inclusion317 decks615 decks
51%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
50%inclusion308 decks615 decks
49%synergy
Steel Overseer
59%inclusion362 decks615 decks
49%synergy
Foundry Inspector
55%inclusion338 decks615 decks
48%synergy
Abzan Falconer
47%inclusion290 decks615 decks
45%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
56%inclusion347 decks615 decks
43%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
44%inclusion272 decks615 decks
43%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
43%inclusion264 decks615 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion360 decks615 decks
-9%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
51%inclusion312 decks615 decks
37%synergy
Dispatch
47%inclusion291 decks615 decks
33%synergy
Path to Exile
47%inclusion289 decks615 decks
-2%synergy
Wake the Past
42%inclusion261 decks615 decks
32%synergy
Counterspell
41%inclusion253 decks615 decks
6%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
40%inclusion249 decks615 decks
37%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
39%inclusion241 decks615 decks
24%synergy
Organic Extinction
38%inclusion235 decks615 decks
29%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
38%inclusion234 decks615 decks
34%synergy
Creatures
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
38%inclusion231 decks615 decks
32%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
36%inclusion224 decks615 decks
33%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
36%inclusion98 decks273 decks
21%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
33%inclusion202 decks615 decks
32%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
32%inclusion199 decks615 decks
32%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
32%inclusion196 decks615 decks
19%synergy
Surge Conductor
32%inclusion86 decks273 decks
19%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
31%inclusion191 decks615 decks
24%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
29%inclusion180 decks615 decks
28%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
29%inclusion180 decks615 decks
21%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
29%inclusion178 decks615 decks
27%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
28%inclusion175 decks615 decks
28%synergy
Bronze Guardian
28%inclusion174 decks615 decks
26%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
27%inclusion165 decks615 decks
26%synergy
Thrummingbird
26%inclusion162 decks615 decks
17%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
26%inclusion74 decks286 decks
15%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
24%inclusion148 decks615 decks
24%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
23%inclusion143 decks615 decks
16%synergy
Lion Sash
23%inclusion141 decks615 decks
21%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
23%inclusion139 decks615 decks
16%synergy
Danny Pink
22%inclusion136 decks615 decks
20%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
22%inclusion134 decks615 decks
18%synergy
Esper Sentinel
21%inclusion132 decks615 decks
2%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
21%inclusion131 decks615 decks
21%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
21%inclusion53 decks258 decks
18%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
20%inclusion126 decks615 decks
19%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
20%inclusion124 decks615 decks
20%synergy
Thundering Raiju
19%inclusion117 decks615 decks
17%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
19%inclusion116 decks615 decks
10%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
18%inclusion112 decks615 decks
18%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
18%inclusion108 decks615 decks
17%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
17%inclusion103 decks615 decks
16%synergy
Thought Monitor
17%inclusion103 decks615 decks
10%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
16%inclusion99 decks615 decks
16%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
16%inclusion97 decks615 decks
15%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
14%inclusion88 decks615 decks
10%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
14%inclusion61 decks442 decks
11%synergy
Research Thief
13%inclusion82 decks615 decks
13%synergy
Axgard Artisan
13%inclusion82 decks615 decks
13%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
13%inclusion57 decks431 decks
11%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
13%inclusion79 decks615 decks
12%synergy
Elite Scaleguard
13%inclusion77 decks615 decks
12%synergy
Grateful Apparition
12%inclusion76 decks615 decks
8%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
12%inclusion74 decks615 decks
5%synergy
Hangarback Walker
12%inclusion72 decks615 decks
7%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
11%inclusion70 decks615 decks
11%synergy
SP//dr, Piloted by Peni
11%inclusion28 decks258 decks
9%synergy
Reluctant Role Model
11%inclusion61 decks577 decks
10%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
10%inclusion64 decks615 decks
9%synergy
Master of Etherium
10%inclusion62 decks615 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
36%inclusion220 decks615 decks
15%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
33%inclusion204 decks615 decks
25%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion202 decks615 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion184 decks615 decks
8%synergy
Experimental Augury
26%inclusion158 decks615 decks
17%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion155 decks615 decks
10%synergy
Ripples of Potential
13%inclusion80 decks615 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion79 decks615 decks
-3%synergy
Wear // Tear
12%inclusion75 decks615 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion70 decks615 decks
3%synergy
Dovin's Veto
11%inclusion67 decks615 decks
-8%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion63 decks615 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion61 decks615 decks
-2%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
9.4%inclusion58 decks615 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
9.1%inclusion56 decks615 decks
-12%synergy
Legion Leadership
8.3%inclusion51 decks615 decks
2%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
7.8%inclusion48 decks615 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
6.8%inclusion42 decks615 decks
-13%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
6.5%inclusion40 decks615 decks
3%synergy
Desynchronization
6.3%inclusion39 decks615 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
6.2%inclusion38 decks615 decks
-1%synergy
Slip Out the Back
6.0%inclusion37 decks615 decks
4%synergy
Serum Snare
6.0%inclusion37 decks615 decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
5.7%inclusion35 decks615 decks
-12%synergy
Loran's Escape
5.5%inclusion34 decks615 decks
4%synergy
Armed and Armored
5.4%inclusion33 decks615 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
5.4%inclusion33 decks615 decks
3%synergy
Reject Imperfection
5.2%inclusion32 decks615 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Tezzeret's Gambit
37%inclusion226 decks615 decks
25%synergy
Thoughtcast
32%inclusion199 decks615 decks
29%synergy
Damning Verdict
24%inclusion149 decks615 decks
21%synergy
Blasphemous Act
24%inclusion147 decks615 decks
1%synergy
One with the Machine
21%inclusion132 decks615 decks
19%synergy
Requisition Raid
18%inclusion108 decks615 decks
15%synergy
Fabricate
16%inclusion99 decks615 decks
8%synergy
Wave Goodbye
15%inclusion91 decks615 decks
13%synergy
Voyage Home
12%inclusion52 decks435 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion70 decks615 decks
1%synergy
Contentious Plan
11%inclusion70 decks615 decks
8%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
7.6%inclusion47 decks615 decks
7%synergy
Collective Effort
7.5%inclusion46 decks615 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
7.2%inclusion44 decks615 decks
-2%synergy
Dance of the Manse
7.2%inclusion44 decks615 decks
6%synergy
Delete
6.3%inclusion39 decks615 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.3%inclusion39 decks615 decks
-6%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
5.4%inclusion33 decks615 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
38%inclusion104 decks276 decks
29%synergy
Lux Artillery
36%inclusion220 decks615 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion216 decks615 decks
10%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
26%inclusion158 decks615 decks
23%synergy
The Ozolith
22%inclusion135 decks615 decks
19%synergy
Unwinding Clock
21%inclusion131 decks615 decks
16%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
20%inclusion54 decks273 decks
7%synergy
Mechtitan Core
17%inclusion106 decks615 decks
17%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion90 decks615 decks
5%synergy
Cloud Key
14%inclusion88 decks615 decks
7%synergy
Salvation Engine
14%inclusion59 decks431 decks
13%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
14%inclusion84 decks615 decks
13%synergy
Insight Engine
14%inclusion37 decks273 decks
1%synergy
Bident of Thassa
13%inclusion77 decks615 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion76 decks615 decks
-11%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
11%inclusion65 decks615 decks
7%synergy
Sculpting Steel
10%inclusion62 decks615 decks
8%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
10%inclusion59 decks615 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Forge
10%inclusion59 decks615 decks
5%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
10%inclusion59 decks615 decks
9%synergy
The Indomitable
8.8%inclusion54 decks615 decks
8%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
8.7%inclusion19 decks219 decks
7%synergy
Parhelion II
8.5%inclusion52 decks615 decks
8%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
8.1%inclusion50 decks615 decks
8%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
8.1%inclusion22 decks273 decks
-0%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
7.6%inclusion47 decks615 decks
7%synergy
Imposter Mech
7.5%inclusion46 decks615 decks
6%synergy
Weatherlight
7.3%inclusion45 decks615 decks
6%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
7.2%inclusion44 decks615 decks
2%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
7.0%inclusion43 decks615 decks
4%synergy
Moxite Refinery
7.0%inclusion19 decks273 decks
-1%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
6.8%inclusion42 decks615 decks
6%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
6.8%inclusion42 decks615 decks
5%synergy
Throne of Geth
6.7%inclusion41 decks615 decks
6%synergy
The Seriema
6.3%inclusion18 decks286 decks
1%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
6.0%inclusion37 decks615 decks
5%synergy
The Ooze
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
5.7%inclusion35 decks615 decks
5%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
5.7%inclusion35 decks615 decks
3%synergy
The Key to the Vault
5.7%inclusion35 decks615 decks
3%synergy
Deluxe Dragster
5.5%inclusion34 decks615 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Forge
5.5%inclusion34 decks615 decks
4%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
5.2%inclusion32 decks615 decks
5%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
5.2%inclusion32 decks615 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Together Forever
34%inclusion207 decks615 decks
33%synergy
Resourceful Defense
27%inclusion165 decks615 decks
19%synergy
Felidar Retreat
21%inclusion130 decks615 decks
20%synergy
Tempered Steel
20%inclusion125 decks615 decks
19%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
20%inclusion122 decks615 decks
18%synergy
True Conviction
11%inclusion70 decks615 decks
10%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
10%inclusion62 decks615 decks
10%synergy
All Will Be One
10%inclusion61 decks615 decks
4%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
8.8%inclusion15 decks170 decks
8%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
8.6%inclusion53 decks615 decks
5%synergy
Storm the Vault
8.5%inclusion52 decks615 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
7.6%inclusion47 decks615 decks
6%synergy
Inexorable Tide
7.3%inclusion45 decks615 decks
1%synergy
Mechanized Production
6.8%inclusion42 decks615 decks
2%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
6.5%inclusion40 decks615 decks
3%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
6.5%inclusion40 decks615 decks
-17%synergy
Citadel Siege
6.5%inclusion40 decks615 decks
6%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.9%inclusion36 decks615 decks
2%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
5.2%inclusion19 decks368 decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
17%inclusion105 decks615 decks
16%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
10%inclusion61 decks615 decks
8%synergy
Chandra, Spark Hunter
6.8%inclusion30 decks442 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
38%inclusion234 decks615 decks
25%synergy
Great Furnace
35%inclusion213 decks615 decks
22%synergy
Ancient Den
34%inclusion212 decks615 decks
22%synergy
Karn's Bastion
33%inclusion200 decks615 decks
19%synergy
Buried Ruin
24%inclusion150 decks615 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
23%inclusion140 decks615 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion121 decks615 decks
-14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion119 decks615 decks
-0%synergy
Mech Hangar
14%inclusion87 decks615 decks
14%synergy
Academy Ruins
12%inclusion74 decks615 decks
4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
12%inclusion71 decks615 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion59 decks615 decks
4%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
9.4%inclusion26 decks276 decks
1%synergy
Archway of Innovation
8.0%inclusion49 decks615 decks
3%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
6.8%inclusion13 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
6.0%inclusion37 decks615 decks
4%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.7%inclusion35 decks615 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion550 decks615 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion528 decks615 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Signet
43%inclusion266 decks615 decks
12%synergy
Boros Signet
39%inclusion240 decks615 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Signet
38%inclusion234 decks615 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
37%inclusion227 decks615 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
36%inclusion223 decks615 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
36%inclusion220 decks615 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion191 decks615 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
27%inclusion163 decks615 decks
15%synergy
Solar Array
23%inclusion63 decks273 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion104 decks615 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion98 decks615 decks
-7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion86 decks615 decks
5%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
8.5%inclusion52 decks615 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.0%inclusion49 decks615 decks
-3%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.0%inclusion43 decks615 decks
3%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
6.2%inclusion38 decks615 decks
5%synergy
The Aetherspark
5.4%inclusion24 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.2%inclusion32 decks615 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion610 decks615 decks
4%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion610 decks615 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion609 decks615 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion555 decks615 decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Monastery
62%inclusion384 decks615 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion335 decks615 decks
-7%synergy
Prairie Stream
43%inclusion266 decks615 decks
4%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
39%inclusion240 decks615 decks
-13%synergy
Battlefield Forge
38%inclusion234 decks615 decks
-5%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
38%inclusion233 decks615 decks
25%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
38%inclusion233 decks615 decks
26%synergy
Razortide Bridge
38%inclusion231 decks615 decks
25%synergy
Glacial Fortress
36%inclusion222 decks615 decks
-19%synergy
Sulfur Falls
35%inclusion213 decks615 decks
-19%synergy
Evolving Wilds
34%inclusion210 decks615 decks
7%synergy
Shivan Reef
33%inclusion200 decks615 decks
-9%synergy
Raugrin Triome
31%inclusion189 decks615 decks
-5%synergy
Spire of Industry
29%inclusion177 decks615 decks
15%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
27%inclusion164 decks615 decks
-15%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
26%inclusion159 decks615 decks
-1%synergy
Perilous Landscape
26%inclusion157 decks615 decks
7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
25%inclusion156 decks615 decks
-13%synergy
Steam Vents
25%inclusion153 decks615 decks
-16%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
24%inclusion150 decks615 decks
-2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
24%inclusion149 decks615 decks
-17%synergy
Temple of Triumph
23%inclusion143 decks615 decks
-1%synergy
Sea of Clouds
21%inclusion132 decks615 decks
-8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion130 decks615 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Chancery
20%inclusion120 decks615 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion119 decks615 decks
-9%synergy
Spectator Seating
19%inclusion118 decks615 decks
-10%synergy
Power Depot
19%inclusion117 decks615 decks
17%synergy
Deserted Beach
19%inclusion116 decks615 decks
-3%synergy
Training Center
19%inclusion116 decks615 decks
-11%synergy
Boros Garrison
18%inclusion108 decks615 decks
9%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
17%inclusion104 decks615 decks
-6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
16%inclusion99 decks615 decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion95 decks615 decks
6%synergy
Sundown Pass
15%inclusion91 decks615 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
14%inclusion88 decks615 decks
3%synergy
Port Town
14%inclusion85 decks615 decks
-4%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
13%inclusion78 decks615 decks
8%synergy
Tranquil Cove
13%inclusion77 decks615 decks
6%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
12%inclusion75 decks615 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion75 decks615 decks
-17%synergy
Radiant Summit
11%inclusion29 decks273 decks
-2%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
10%inclusion64 decks615 decks
-6%synergy
Arid Mesa
10%inclusion63 decks615 decks
-17%synergy
Rugged Prairie
10%inclusion61 decks615 decks
-14%synergy
Scalding Tarn
10%inclusion61 decks615 decks
-17%synergy