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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Pensive Professor
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Pursue the Past
2.1%inclusion1 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Practiced Offense
1.8%inclusion1 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Erode
1.8%inclusion1 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Turbulent Springs
1.8%inclusion1 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
59%inclusion368 decks620 decks
58%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
52%inclusion325 decks620 decks
51%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
51%inclusion318 decks620 decks
50%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
50%inclusion308 decks620 decks
49%synergy
Foundry Inspector
55%inclusion342 decks620 decks
48%synergy
Steel Overseer
57%inclusion355 decks620 decks
47%synergy
Abzan Falconer
48%inclusion296 decks620 decks
46%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
57%inclusion353 decks620 decks
44%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
45%inclusion281 decks620 decks
44%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
42%inclusion260 decks620 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
58%inclusion358 decks620 decks
-10%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
49%inclusion306 decks620 decks
36%synergy
Path to Exile
47%inclusion292 decks620 decks
-2%synergy
Dispatch
46%inclusion287 decks620 decks
32%synergy
Wake the Past
42%inclusion259 decks620 decks
32%synergy
Counterspell
41%inclusion255 decks620 decks
6%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
41%inclusion252 decks620 decks
37%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
39%inclusion244 decks620 decks
23%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
39%inclusion241 decks620 decks
33%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
38%inclusion233 decks620 decks
33%synergy
Creatures
Herald of Secret Streams
37%inclusion231 decks620 decks
34%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
35%inclusion85 decks241 decks
20%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
34%inclusion208 decks620 decks
33%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
32%inclusion200 decks620 decks
31%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
30%inclusion189 decks620 decks
18%synergy
Surge Conductor
30%inclusion72 decks241 decks
17%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
30%inclusion183 decks620 decks
23%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
29%inclusion177 decks620 decks
28%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
28%inclusion176 decks620 decks
27%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
28%inclusion175 decks620 decks
26%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
28%inclusion173 decks613 decks
20%synergy
Bronze Guardian
28%inclusion173 decks620 decks
26%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
27%inclusion164 decks605 decks
26%synergy
Thrummingbird
26%inclusion164 decks620 decks
17%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
24%inclusion149 decks620 decks
24%synergy
Lion Sash
24%inclusion148 decks620 decks
22%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
23%inclusion59 decks254 decks
13%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
23%inclusion140 decks620 decks
15%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
22%inclusion138 decks620 decks
18%synergy
Danny Pink
22%inclusion137 decks620 decks
20%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
22%inclusion135 decks620 decks
21%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
21%inclusion132 decks620 decks
21%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
21%inclusion128 decks620 decks
14%synergy
Esper Sentinel
21%inclusion128 decks620 decks
1%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
20%inclusion126 decks620 decks
19%synergy
Thundering Raiju
20%inclusion122 decks620 decks
18%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
19%inclusion43 decks225 decks
17%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
19%inclusion118 decks620 decks
19%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
19%inclusion115 decks620 decks
10%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
18%inclusion114 decks620 decks
18%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
17%inclusion106 decks620 decks
17%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
16%inclusion102 decks620 decks
16%synergy
Thought Monitor
16%inclusion99 decks620 decks
9%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
16%inclusion98 decks620 decks
15%synergy
Axgard Artisan
14%inclusion89 decks620 decks
14%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
14%inclusion55 decks401 decks
12%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
14%inclusion85 decks620 decks
10%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
14%inclusion85 decks620 decks
13%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
14%inclusion56 decks413 decks
11%synergy
Research Thief
13%inclusion81 decks620 decks
12%synergy
Grateful Apparition
13%inclusion79 decks620 decks
9%synergy
Elite Scaleguard
13%inclusion78 decks620 decks
12%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
12%inclusion74 decks620 decks
11%synergy
Hangarback Walker
12%inclusion72 decks620 decks
7%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
11%inclusion71 decks620 decks
5%synergy
Reluctant Role Model
11%inclusion59 decks549 decks
10%synergy
Master of Etherium
11%inclusion66 decks620 decks
10%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
11%inclusion66 decks620 decks
10%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
11%inclusion66 decks620 decks
10%synergy
SP//dr, Piloted by Peni
10%inclusion23 decks225 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
36%inclusion222 decks620 decks
15%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
34%inclusion208 decks620 decks
26%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion204 decks620 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion183 decks620 decks
7%synergy
Negate
26%inclusion163 decks620 decks
11%synergy
Experimental Augury
25%inclusion157 decks620 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion77 decks620 decks
-4%synergy
Wear // Tear
12%inclusion74 decks620 decks
5%synergy
Ripples of Potential
11%inclusion71 decks620 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion70 decks620 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
11%inclusion66 decks620 decks
10%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion65 decks620 decks
9%synergy
Dovin's Veto
10%inclusion64 decks620 decks
-8%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion59 decks620 decks
-3%synergy
Legion Leadership
8.5%inclusion52 decks611 decks
2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.2%inclusion51 decks620 decks
-12%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
7.4%inclusion46 decks620 decks
2%synergy
Slip Out the Back
6.9%inclusion43 decks620 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
6.6%inclusion41 decks620 decks
-13%synergy
Desynchronization
6.5%inclusion38 decks589 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
6.1%inclusion38 decks620 decks
-1%synergy
Serum Snare
6.0%inclusion37 decks620 decks
5%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
6.0%inclusion37 decks620 decks
2%synergy
Loran's Escape
5.5%inclusion34 decks620 decks
4%synergy
Reject Imperfection
5.5%inclusion34 decks620 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
5.3%inclusion33 decks620 decks
2%synergy
Armed and Armored
5.3%inclusion33 decks620 decks
5%synergy
Demand Answers
5.3%inclusion33 decks620 decks
4%synergy
Unbounded Potential
5.2%inclusion32 decks620 decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
5.2%inclusion32 decks620 decks
-13%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
37%inclusion231 decks620 decks
29%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
37%inclusion227 decks620 decks
25%synergy
Thoughtcast
33%inclusion202 decks620 decks
29%synergy
Blasphemous Act
24%inclusion150 decks620 decks
1%synergy
Damning Verdict
24%inclusion146 decks620 decks
21%synergy
One with the Machine
20%inclusion127 decks620 decks
18%synergy
Requisition Raid
18%inclusion111 decks620 decks
15%synergy
Fabricate
16%inclusion100 decks620 decks
8%synergy
Wave Goodbye
14%inclusion87 decks620 decks
13%synergy
Contentious Plan
12%inclusion76 decks620 decks
9%synergy
Voyage Home
12%inclusion49 decks405 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion71 decks620 decks
0%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
8.7%inclusion54 decks620 decks
8%synergy
Collective Effort
7.3%inclusion45 decks620 decks
7%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.1%inclusion44 decks620 decks
-6%synergy
Dance of the Manse
7.1%inclusion44 decks620 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
6.8%inclusion42 decks620 decks
-2%synergy
Delete
6.3%inclusion39 decks620 decks
6%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
5.5%inclusion34 decks620 decks
4%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.0%inclusion31 decks620 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
36%inclusion88 decks244 decks
28%synergy
Lux Artillery
35%inclusion219 decks620 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion214 decks620 decks
10%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
26%inclusion161 decks620 decks
23%synergy
The Ozolith
22%inclusion138 decks620 decks
19%synergy
Unwinding Clock
21%inclusion129 decks620 decks
15%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
18%inclusion43 decks241 decks
5%synergy
Mechtitan Core
18%inclusion109 decks620 decks
17%synergy
Salvation Engine
15%inclusion59 decks401 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion91 decks620 decks
4%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
14%inclusion85 decks620 decks
13%synergy
Cloud Key
13%inclusion81 decks620 decks
6%synergy
Bident of Thassa
12%inclusion77 decks620 decks
3%synergy
Insight Engine
12%inclusion29 decks241 decks
-1%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion73 decks620 decks
-12%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
10%inclusion64 decks620 decks
7%synergy
Sculpting Steel
10%inclusion64 decks620 decks
8%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
10%inclusion63 decks620 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Forge
10%inclusion59 decks620 decks
4%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
10%inclusion59 decks620 decks
9%synergy
The Indomitable
8.9%inclusion55 decks620 decks
8%synergy
Parhelion II
8.5%inclusion53 decks620 decks
8%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
8.1%inclusion50 decks620 decks
8%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
8.1%inclusion15 decks186 decks
6%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
7.9%inclusion19 decks241 decks
-1%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
7.7%inclusion48 decks620 decks
7%synergy
Weatherlight
7.3%inclusion45 decks620 decks
6%synergy
Throne of Geth
7.3%inclusion45 decks620 decks
7%synergy
Imposter Mech
7.3%inclusion45 decks620 decks
6%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
7.1%inclusion42 decks589 decks
2%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
7.1%inclusion44 decks620 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
6.8%inclusion42 decks620 decks
4%synergy
The Seriema
6.7%inclusion17 decks254 decks
2%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
6.5%inclusion40 decks620 decks
5%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
6.5%inclusion40 decks620 decks
6%synergy
Moxite Refinery
6.2%inclusion15 decks241 decks
-2%synergy
The Key to the Vault
6.1%inclusion38 decks620 decks
3%synergy
Deluxe Dragster
5.8%inclusion36 decks620 decks
5%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
5.6%inclusion35 decks620 decks
5%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
5.6%inclusion35 decks620 decks
4%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
5.6%inclusion35 decks620 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Forge
5.5%inclusion34 decks620 decks
4%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
5.3%inclusion33 decks620 decks
3%synergy
Reaver Titan
5.2%inclusion32 decks620 decks
5%synergy
The Ooze
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Together Forever
34%inclusion213 decks620 decks
34%synergy
Resourceful Defense
25%inclusion155 decks620 decks
18%synergy
Felidar Retreat
21%inclusion132 decks620 decks
20%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
21%inclusion128 decks620 decks
19%synergy
Tempered Steel
20%inclusion124 decks620 decks
19%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
10%inclusion65 decks620 decks
10%synergy
True Conviction
10%inclusion65 decks620 decks
9%synergy
All Will Be One
10%inclusion63 decks620 decks
5%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Storm the Vault
8.9%inclusion55 decks620 decks
7%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
8.5%inclusion53 decks620 decks
5%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
8.2%inclusion51 decks620 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
6.9%inclusion43 decks620 decks
4%synergy
Citadel Siege
6.9%inclusion43 decks620 decks
7%synergy
Inexorable Tide
6.6%inclusion41 decks620 decks
1%synergy
Mechanized Production
6.5%inclusion40 decks620 decks
2%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
6.5%inclusion40 decks620 decks
-17%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.8%inclusion36 decks620 decks
2%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
5.3%inclusion18 decks338 decks
-7%synergy
Gleam of Authority
5.2%inclusion32 decks620 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
17%inclusion103 decks620 decks
15%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
10%inclusion63 decks620 decks
8%synergy
Chandra, Spark Hunter
7.0%inclusion29 decks413 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
37%inclusion228 decks620 decks
24%synergy
Great Furnace
33%inclusion207 decks620 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Den
33%inclusion203 decks620 decks
20%synergy
Karn's Bastion
32%inclusion197 decks620 decks
18%synergy
Buried Ruin
24%inclusion146 decks620 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
22%inclusion137 decks620 decks
18%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion120 decks620 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion118 decks620 decks
-15%synergy
Mech Hangar
15%inclusion90 decks620 decks
14%synergy
Academy Ruins
12%inclusion74 decks620 decks
4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
10%inclusion65 decks620 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion60 decks620 decks
4%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
8.6%inclusion21 decks244 decks
0%synergy
Archway of Innovation
7.9%inclusion47 decks598 decks
3%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
1%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
5.6%inclusion35 decks620 decks
3%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.6%inclusion34 decks610 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion551 decks620 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion532 decks620 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Signet
44%inclusion275 decks620 decks
13%synergy
Boros Signet
40%inclusion245 decks620 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Signet
39%inclusion241 decks620 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
37%inclusion227 decks620 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
36%inclusion223 decks620 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
35%inclusion220 decks620 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion196 decks620 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
27%inclusion168 decks620 decks
15%synergy
Solar Array
22%inclusion54 decks241 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion110 decks620 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion93 decks620 decks
-8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion86 decks620 decks
5%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
8.7%inclusion54 decks620 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.7%inclusion48 decks620 decks
-3%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.8%inclusion42 decks620 decks
3%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
6.1%inclusion36 decks589 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.2%inclusion32 decks620 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion615 decks620 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion614 decks620 decks
5%synergy
Island
99%inclusion614 decks620 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion557 decks620 decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Monastery
62%inclusion382 decks620 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion337 decks620 decks
-7%synergy
Prairie Stream
43%inclusion266 decks620 decks
4%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
38%inclusion235 decks620 decks
-14%synergy
Battlefield Forge
38%inclusion234 decks620 decks
-5%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
37%inclusion230 decks620 decks
24%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
37%inclusion230 decks620 decks
25%synergy
Razortide Bridge
37%inclusion229 decks620 decks
24%synergy
Glacial Fortress
35%inclusion215 decks620 decks
-20%synergy
Evolving Wilds
34%inclusion212 decks620 decks
7%synergy
Sulfur Falls
33%inclusion207 decks620 decks
-20%synergy
Shivan Reef
32%inclusion196 decks620 decks
-10%synergy
Raugrin Triome
31%inclusion192 decks620 decks
-5%synergy
Spire of Industry
29%inclusion177 decks620 decks
15%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
26%inclusion162 decks620 decks
-16%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
26%inclusion159 decks620 decks
-1%synergy
Perilous Landscape
26%inclusion155 decks605 decks
7%synergy
Steam Vents
25%inclusion152 decks620 decks
-16%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
24%inclusion150 decks620 decks
-13%synergy
Sacred Foundry
24%inclusion148 decks620 decks
-17%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
24%inclusion148 decks620 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Triumph
23%inclusion142 decks620 decks
-1%synergy
Sea of Clouds
23%inclusion140 decks620 decks
-8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion131 decks620 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Chancery
20%inclusion125 decks620 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion122 decks620 decks
-8%synergy
Power Depot
20%inclusion121 decks620 decks
17%synergy
Training Center
19%inclusion120 decks620 decks
-11%synergy
Spectator Seating
19%inclusion119 decks620 decks
-10%synergy
Deserted Beach
19%inclusion116 decks620 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Garrison
18%inclusion113 decks620 decks
9%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
17%inclusion105 decks620 decks
-6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
16%inclusion101 decks620 decks
-6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion96 decks620 decks
6%synergy
Sundown Pass
15%inclusion92 decks620 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
14%inclusion89 decks620 decks
3%synergy
Port Town
14%inclusion88 decks620 decks
-3%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
13%inclusion82 decks620 decks
8%synergy
Tranquil Cove
12%inclusion77 decks620 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion74 decks620 decks
-18%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
12%inclusion73 decks620 decks
5%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
10%inclusion63 decks620 decks
-6%synergy
Arid Mesa
10%inclusion61 decks620 decks
-18%synergy
Scalding Tarn
10%inclusion60 decks620 decks
-18%synergy
Rugged Prairie
9.0%inclusion56 decks620 decks
-14%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
8.9%inclusion55 decks620 decks
-5%synergy