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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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Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
54%inclusion33 decks61 decks
53%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
43%synergy
Abzan Falconer
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
42%synergy
Foundry Inspector
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
37%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
37%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
35%synergy
Steel Overseer
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
33%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
-32%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Wake the Past
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Creatures
Thrummingbird
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Thundering Raiju
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Grateful Apparition
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Surge Conductor
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Axgard Artisan
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Burnished Hart
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Towashi Guide-Bot
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Elite Scaleguard
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Mindless Automaton
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Walking Skyscraper
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Arcbound Prototype
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Metropolis Angel
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Iron Apprentice
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Automated Artificer
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Dragonscale General
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Master of Etherium
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Arcbound Slith
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Etched Oracle
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Arcbound Slasher
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Spectrum Sentinel
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Arcbound Stinger
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Loran, Disciple of History
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Depthshaker Titan
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Rhys, the Evermore
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Path to Exile
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
-28%synergy
Experimental Augury
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Disenchant
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Counterspell
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-21%synergy
Abrade
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Take Up the Shield
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-9%synergy
Reject Imperfection
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Wear // Tear
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Essence Capture
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Loran's Escape
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Legion Leadership
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Stern Lesson
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Serum Snare
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Zuko's Exile
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Firebending Lesson
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Machine Over Matter
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Armed and Armored
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Planar Incision
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Volt Charge
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Unbounded Potential
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Demand Answers
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Consider
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
It'll Quench Ya!
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Fire Nation Attacks
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
How to Start a Riot
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Thoughtcast
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Recommission
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Requisition Raid
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Forging the Anchor
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Contentious Plan
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Start Your Engines
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Invoke Justice
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Basri's Solidarity
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
One with the Machine
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Sibling Rivalry
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Gather the White Lotus
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Time Wipe
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Fumigate
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Reckless Handling
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Repair and Recharge
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Act
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-16%synergy
Push the Limit
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Waterbending Lesson
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Collision Course
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Lux Artillery
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Mechtitan Core
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-12%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Recovery Unit
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Bident of Thassa
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Memorial Vault
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
The Key to the Vault
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Moxite Refinery
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
High-Speed Hoverbike
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Parhelion II
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Cloud Key
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Brute Suit
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Salvation Engine
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Adventurer's Airship
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Kyoshi Battle Fan
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
The Regalia
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Forge
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Key to the City
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Careening Mine Cart
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Mindlink Mech
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Sculpting Steel
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Imposter Mech
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Passenger Ferry
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Hulldrifter
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Atomic Microsizer
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Together Forever
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Felidar Retreat
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Citadel Siege
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Rising of the Day
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Gleam of Authority
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Born to Drive
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Honest Work
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
The Cave of Two Lovers
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Gleam of Battle
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-17%synergy
Tempered Steel
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Kickoff Celebrations
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Kaladesh
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Daretti, Scrap Savant
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Saheeli, Filigree Master
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Chandra, Spark Hunter
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Mech Hangar
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Seat of the Synod
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Karn's Bastion
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Den
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Tocasia's Dig Site
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion44 decks61 decks
-16%synergy
Sol Ring
69%inclusion42 decks61 decks
-20%synergy
Commander's Sphere
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
33%synergy
Izzet Signet
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Signet
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Boros Signet
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Sky Diamond
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Solar Array
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Marble Diamond
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Fire Diamond
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
-27%synergy
Talisman of Progress
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-30%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-28%synergy
Network Terminal
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Pristine Talisman
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Boros Cluestone
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion61 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion61 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Island
98%inclusion60 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
74%inclusion45 decks61 decks
-19%synergy
Evolving Wilds
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
-14%synergy
Mystic Monastery
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
-13%synergy
Temple of Triumph
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
28%synergy
Prairie Stream
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Tranquil Cove
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Azorius Chancery
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Boros Garrison
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Battlefield Forge
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
-18%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
-32%synergy
Port Town
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
Spire of Industry
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Shivan Reef
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
-25%synergy
Razortide Bridge
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Glacial Fortress
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-40%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Power Depot
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Airship Engine Room
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Radiant Summit
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-24%synergy
Sulfur Falls
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-39%synergy
Thriving Isle
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Guildgate
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Bluff
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Heath
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Perilous Landscape
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-9%synergy
Glittering Massif
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Legion Leadership
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Rugged Prairie
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-15%synergy
Lorehold Campus
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy