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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
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Lasting Tarfire
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Ravenous Robots
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Dome
3.1%inclusion1 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Soul Immolation
2.1%inclusion1 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Noggle the Mind
2.1%inclusion1 decks47 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
59%inclusion360 decks607 decks
58%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
53%inclusion321 decks607 decks
52%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
52%inclusion315 decks607 decks
51%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
50%inclusion305 decks607 decks
49%synergy
Foundry Inspector
56%inclusion341 decks607 decks
49%synergy
Steel Overseer
58%inclusion352 decks607 decks
48%synergy
Abzan Falconer
48%inclusion292 decks607 decks
46%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
47%inclusion286 decks607 decks
46%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
57%inclusion348 decks607 decks
45%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
44%inclusion268 decks607 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
58%inclusion353 decks607 decks
-10%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
49%inclusion300 decks607 decks
37%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion289 decks607 decks
-2%synergy
Dispatch
47%inclusion285 decks607 decks
33%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
43%inclusion260 decks607 decks
39%synergy
Wake the Past
43%inclusion259 decks607 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
41%inclusion251 decks607 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
41%inclusion251 decks607 decks
25%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
39%inclusion237 decks607 decks
36%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
39%inclusion236 decks607 decks
35%synergy
Creatures
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
39%inclusion235 decks607 decks
33%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
34%inclusion60 decks177 decks
17%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
34%inclusion205 decks607 decks
33%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
32%inclusion196 decks607 decks
31%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
30%inclusion185 decks607 decks
25%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
30%inclusion180 decks607 decks
17%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
29%inclusion179 decks607 decks
29%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
29%inclusion179 decks607 decks
28%synergy
Surge Conductor
29%inclusion52 decks177 decks
16%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
29%inclusion165 decks562 decks
21%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
29%inclusion177 decks607 decks
27%synergy
Bronze Guardian
29%inclusion176 decks607 decks
27%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
27%inclusion150 decks554 decks
26%synergy
Thrummingbird
26%inclusion159 decks607 decks
17%synergy
Lion Sash
25%inclusion153 decks607 decks
23%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
24%inclusion146 decks607 decks
24%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
24%inclusion45 decks191 decks
13%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
23%inclusion141 decks607 decks
19%synergy
Danny Pink
23%inclusion141 decks607 decks
22%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
22%inclusion135 decks607 decks
22%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
21%inclusion129 decks607 decks
19%synergy
Esper Sentinel
21%inclusion128 decks607 decks
2%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
21%inclusion127 decks607 decks
21%synergy
Thundering Raiju
21%inclusion126 decks607 decks
19%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
20%inclusion124 decks607 decks
14%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
20%inclusion123 decks607 decks
14%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
20%inclusion121 decks607 decks
19%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
18%inclusion112 decks607 decks
18%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
18%inclusion109 decks607 decks
10%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
18%inclusion107 decks607 decks
17%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
18%inclusion107 decks607 decks
17%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
16%inclusion98 decks607 decks
16%synergy
Thought Monitor
16%inclusion95 decks607 decks
9%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
15%inclusion24 decks160 decks
13%synergy
Axgard Artisan
15%inclusion90 decks607 decks
15%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
15%inclusion89 decks607 decks
10%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
14%inclusion84 decks607 decks
13%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
14%inclusion48 decks348 decks
12%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
14%inclusion49 decks360 decks
11%synergy
Research Thief
13%inclusion80 decks607 decks
13%synergy
Grateful Apparition
13%inclusion79 decks607 decks
9%synergy
Elite Scaleguard
13%inclusion77 decks607 decks
13%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
12%inclusion70 decks607 decks
10%synergy
Hangarback Walker
12%inclusion70 decks607 decks
8%synergy
Reluctant Role Model
11%inclusion57 decks497 decks
11%synergy
Master of Etherium
11%inclusion69 decks607 decks
10%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
11%inclusion69 decks607 decks
11%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
11%inclusion68 decks607 decks
4%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
11%inclusion67 decks607 decks
11%synergy
Filigree Vector
10%inclusion62 decks607 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
38%inclusion229 decks607 decks
17%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
35%inclusion212 decks607 decks
27%synergy
Generous Gift
35%inclusion211 decks607 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion181 decks607 decks
8%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion167 decks607 decks
12%synergy
Experimental Augury
26%inclusion157 decks607 decks
18%synergy
Wear // Tear
12%inclusion75 decks607 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion74 decks607 decks
-4%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
11%inclusion64 decks607 decks
10%synergy
Dovin's Veto
11%inclusion64 decks607 decks
-8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion63 decks607 decks
1%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion61 decks607 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
9.1%inclusion55 decks607 decks
-3%synergy
Ripples of Potential
8.9%inclusion54 decks607 decks
0%synergy
Legion Leadership
8.6%inclusion48 decks560 decks
2%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
8.1%inclusion49 decks607 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
7.6%inclusion46 decks607 decks
-13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
7.1%inclusion43 decks607 decks
-13%synergy
Desynchronization
6.7%inclusion36 decks537 decks
5%synergy
Slip Out the Back
6.3%inclusion38 decks607 decks
5%synergy
Serum Snare
5.9%inclusion36 decks607 decks
5%synergy
Armed and Armored
5.9%inclusion36 decks607 decks
6%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
5.9%inclusion36 decks607 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
5.8%inclusion35 decks607 decks
-1%synergy
Reject Imperfection
5.4%inclusion33 decks607 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
5.4%inclusion33 decks607 decks
2%synergy
Unbounded Potential
5.4%inclusion33 decks607 decks
5%synergy
Demand Answers
5.4%inclusion33 decks607 decks
4%synergy
Take Up the Shield
5.1%inclusion31 decks607 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
37%inclusion223 decks607 decks
29%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
36%inclusion221 decks607 decks
26%synergy
Thoughtcast
33%inclusion200 decks607 decks
29%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion151 decks607 decks
2%synergy
Damning Verdict
23%inclusion142 decks607 decks
21%synergy
One with the Machine
20%inclusion124 decks607 decks
17%synergy
Requisition Raid
17%inclusion102 decks585 decks
15%synergy
Fabricate
15%inclusion94 decks607 decks
8%synergy
Wave Goodbye
13%inclusion81 decks607 decks
12%synergy
Voyage Home
12%inclusion43 decks352 decks
10%synergy
Contentious Plan
12%inclusion72 decks607 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion70 decks607 decks
0%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
10%inclusion58 decks607 decks
9%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.4%inclusion45 decks607 decks
-6%synergy
Dance of the Manse
7.2%inclusion44 decks607 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
6.8%inclusion41 decks607 decks
-2%synergy
Collective Effort
6.8%inclusion41 decks607 decks
6%synergy
Delete
6.6%inclusion40 decks607 decks
6%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
5.8%inclusion35 decks607 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
5.3%inclusion32 decks607 decks
-10%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.3%inclusion32 decks607 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
35%inclusion63 decks181 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion210 decks607 decks
10%synergy
Lux Artillery
35%inclusion210 decks607 decks
29%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
28%inclusion170 decks607 decks
25%synergy
The Ozolith
22%inclusion135 decks607 decks
19%synergy
Unwinding Clock
21%inclusion129 decks607 decks
15%synergy
Mechtitan Core
18%inclusion108 decks607 decks
17%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
18%inclusion31 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
15%inclusion90 decks607 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion89 decks607 decks
3%synergy
Salvation Engine
15%inclusion51 decks348 decks
13%synergy
Bident of Thassa
14%inclusion85 decks607 decks
4%synergy
Cloud Key
13%inclusion80 decks607 decks
7%synergy
Insight Engine
12%inclusion22 decks177 decks
-1%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
12%inclusion71 decks607 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion71 decks607 decks
-13%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
11%inclusion66 decks607 decks
10%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
11%inclusion64 decks607 decks
10%synergy
Sculpting Steel
10%inclusion63 decks607 decks
8%synergy
The Indomitable
10%inclusion61 decks607 decks
9%synergy
Parhelion II
9.4%inclusion57 decks607 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Forge
9.2%inclusion56 decks607 decks
4%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
8.7%inclusion53 decks607 decks
8%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
8.2%inclusion50 decks607 decks
8%synergy
Imposter Mech
8.1%inclusion49 decks607 decks
7%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
7.9%inclusion14 decks177 decks
-2%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
7.8%inclusion42 decks537 decks
2%synergy
Weatherlight
7.4%inclusion45 decks607 decks
6%synergy
The Seriema
6.8%inclusion13 decks191 decks
2%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
6.8%inclusion41 decks604 decks
5%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
6.8%inclusion41 decks607 decks
5%synergy
The Key to the Vault
6.5%inclusion38 decks586 decks
4%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
6.5%inclusion39 decks603 decks
5%synergy
Throne of Geth
6.4%inclusion39 decks607 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
6.4%inclusion39 decks607 decks
4%synergy
Deluxe Dragster
6.3%inclusion38 decks607 decks
6%synergy
Moxite Refinery
6.2%inclusion11 decks177 decks
-2%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
6.1%inclusion37 decks607 decks
5%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
5.9%inclusion36 decks607 decks
5%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
5.8%inclusion35 decks607 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Forge
5.8%inclusion35 decks607 decks
4%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
5.6%inclusion10 decks179 decks
1%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
5.0%inclusion18 decks360 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Together Forever
36%inclusion217 decks607 decks
35%synergy
Resourceful Defense
24%inclusion145 decks607 decks
18%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
23%inclusion137 decks607 decks
21%synergy
Felidar Retreat
22%inclusion136 decks607 decks
21%synergy
Tempered Steel
22%inclusion131 decks607 decks
21%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
11%inclusion67 decks607 decks
11%synergy
True Conviction
11%inclusion64 decks607 decks
9%synergy
All Will Be One
9.4%inclusion57 decks607 decks
4%synergy
Storm the Vault
8.7%inclusion53 decks607 decks
6%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
8.4%inclusion51 decks607 decks
5%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
8.4%inclusion51 decks607 decks
7%synergy
Citadel Siege
7.4%inclusion45 decks607 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
7.2%inclusion44 decks607 decks
4%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
7.1%inclusion43 decks607 decks
-17%synergy
Inexorable Tide
6.6%inclusion40 decks607 decks
1%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.3%inclusion38 decks607 decks
2%synergy
Mechanized Production
6.1%inclusion37 decks607 decks
1%synergy
Gleam of Authority
5.8%inclusion35 decks607 decks
6%synergy
Artificer Class
5.4%inclusion33 decks607 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
17%inclusion106 decks607 decks
16%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
11%inclusion64 decks607 decks
9%synergy
Chandra, Spark Hunter
7.2%inclusion26 decks360 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
36%inclusion220 decks607 decks
24%synergy
Great Furnace
33%inclusion202 decks607 decks
21%synergy
Karn's Bastion
33%inclusion198 decks607 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Den
32%inclusion197 decks607 decks
20%synergy
Buried Ruin
24%inclusion146 decks607 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
23%inclusion142 decks607 decks
19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion120 decks607 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion116 decks607 decks
-15%synergy
Mech Hangar
15%inclusion92 decks607 decks
15%synergy
Academy Ruins
12%inclusion74 decks607 decks
5%synergy
Inventors' Fair
11%inclusion64 decks607 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion61 decks607 decks
4%synergy
Archway of Innovation
7.7%inclusion42 decks547 decks
3%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
6.1%inclusion11 decks181 decks
-3%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.9%inclusion33 decks559 decks
4%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
5.6%inclusion34 decks607 decks
3%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
5.0%inclusion18 decks360 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion539 decks607 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion521 decks607 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Signet
47%inclusion283 decks607 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Signet
41%inclusion251 decks607 decks
9%synergy
Boros Signet
41%inclusion251 decks607 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
38%inclusion229 decks607 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
37%inclusion226 decks607 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
36%inclusion218 decks607 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion196 decks607 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
29%inclusion176 decks607 decks
16%synergy
Solar Array
23%inclusion41 decks177 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion110 decks607 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion93 decks607 decks
-8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion88 decks607 decks
5%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
8.9%inclusion54 decks607 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.6%inclusion46 decks607 decks
-2%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.9%inclusion42 decks607 decks
3%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
6.3%inclusion34 decks537 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.4%inclusion33 decks607 decks
3%synergy
The Aetherspark
5.0%inclusion18 decks360 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion602 decks607 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion601 decks607 decks
5%synergy
Island
99%inclusion601 decks607 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion547 decks607 decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Monastery
63%inclusion380 decks607 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion335 decks607 decks
-6%synergy
Prairie Stream
44%inclusion265 decks607 decks
4%synergy
Razortide Bridge
37%inclusion226 decks607 decks
25%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
37%inclusion222 decks607 decks
24%synergy
Battlefield Forge
36%inclusion221 decks607 decks
-6%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
36%inclusion221 decks607 decks
24%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
36%inclusion219 decks607 decks
-15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
34%inclusion205 decks607 decks
6%synergy
Glacial Fortress
33%inclusion199 decks607 decks
-21%synergy
Sulfur Falls
32%inclusion196 decks607 decks
-20%synergy
Raugrin Triome
31%inclusion191 decks607 decks
-6%synergy
Shivan Reef
30%inclusion185 decks607 decks
-10%synergy
Spire of Industry
28%inclusion170 decks607 decks
15%synergy
Perilous Landscape
27%inclusion147 decks554 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
26%inclusion159 decks607 decks
-1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
25%inclusion152 decks607 decks
-16%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
25%inclusion149 decks607 decks
-3%synergy
Steam Vents
24%inclusion143 decks607 decks
-17%synergy
Temple of Triumph
23%inclusion142 decks607 decks
-1%synergy
Sacred Foundry
23%inclusion139 decks607 decks
-18%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
23%inclusion137 decks607 decks
-13%synergy
Sea of Clouds
22%inclusion134 decks607 decks
-9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion132 decks607 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Chancery
20%inclusion123 decks607 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion119 decks607 decks
-8%synergy
Training Center
19%inclusion116 decks607 decks
-12%synergy
Boros Garrison
19%inclusion114 decks607 decks
9%synergy
Power Depot
19%inclusion113 decks607 decks
16%synergy
Spectator Seating
18%inclusion112 decks607 decks
-11%synergy
Deserted Beach
18%inclusion110 decks607 decks
-4%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
17%inclusion106 decks607 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion96 decks607 decks
5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
16%inclusion95 decks607 decks
-7%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
15%inclusion91 decks607 decks
3%synergy
Port Town
15%inclusion89 decks607 decks
-4%synergy
Sundown Pass
14%inclusion86 decks607 decks
-5%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
14%inclusion82 decks607 decks
8%synergy
Tranquil Cove
12%inclusion73 decks607 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
11%inclusion68 decks607 decks
-18%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
11%inclusion67 decks607 decks
4%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
10%inclusion63 decks607 decks
-7%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
9.1%inclusion55 decks607 decks
-5%synergy
Arid Mesa
9.1%inclusion55 decks607 decks
-19%synergy
Scalding Tarn
9.1%inclusion55 decks607 decks
-18%synergy
Legion Leadership
8.6%inclusion48 decks560 decks
2%synergy