Optimus Prime, Hero (Commander) - Expensive 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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Intrepid Ace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Vision Quest
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Fantasticar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Vibranium Mining Mech
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
War Machine, Avenging Arsenal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
The Ozolith
66%inclusion40 decks61 decks
62%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
53%synergy
Damning Verdict
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
48%synergy
Esper Sentinel
66%inclusion40 decks61 decks
46%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
45%synergy
Danny Pink
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
44%synergy
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
43%synergy
Steel Overseer
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
42%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
42%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
49%inclusion19 decks39 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Path to Exile
62%inclusion38 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
61%inclusion37 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
38%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
38%synergy
Dispatch
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
30%synergy
Wake the Past
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
34%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
28%synergy
Foundry Inspector
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
36%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
37%synergy
Abzan Falconer
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Farewell
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
37%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
33%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
37%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
37%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
36%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
25%synergy
Surge Conductor
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
21%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
31%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Lion Sash
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Bronze Guardian
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Thrummingbird
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Axgard Artisan
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Walking Ballista
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Thundering Raiju
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Thought Monitor
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Donatello, Mutant Mechanic
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Research Thief
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Pensive Professor
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Filigree Vector
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Lita, Mechanical Engineer
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
13%synergy
The Reality Chip
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Hangarback Walker
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Iron Man, Armored Avenger
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Chocobo Knights
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Boros Charm
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Dovin's Veto
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Ripples of Potential
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Negate
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Experimental Augury
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Wear // Tear
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Desynchronization
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Slip Out the Back
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Continue?
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Whir of Invention
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Get Lost
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Aetherize
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Abrade
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-0%synergy
Legion Leadership
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Deflecting Swat
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Steady Progress
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Erode
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Tezzeret's Gambit
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Organic Extinction
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Fabricate
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Requisition Raid
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
19%synergy
One with the Machine
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Wave Goodbye
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Thoughtcast
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Contentious Plan
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Voyage Home
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Wrath of God
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Single Combat
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Collective Effort
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Lux Artillery
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
28%synergy
Unwinding Clock
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
The Indomitable
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Embercleave
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Bident of Thassa
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Royal Talon Fighter Jet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Ooze
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Salvation Engine
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Cloud Key
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Sculpting Steel
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Shadowspear
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Insight Engine
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Throne of Geth
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Helm of the Host
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Forge
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Mechtitan Core
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Imposter Mech
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Forge
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Repurposing Bay
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Buster Sword
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Costume Closet
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Deluxe Dragster
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-0%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
The Seriema
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
0%synergy
The Endstone
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
31%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
31%synergy
Together Forever
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
30%synergy
Felidar Retreat
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
28%synergy
Resourceful Defense
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
22%synergy
All Will Be One
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Storm the Vault
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
18%synergy
True Conviction
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Inexorable Tide
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Mechanized Production
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Artificer Class
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Tempered Steel
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
39%synergy
Great Furnace
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
38%synergy
Ancient Den
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
36%synergy
Karn's Bastion
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Academy Ruins
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Inventors' Fair
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
-11%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Buried Ruin
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Archway of Innovation
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Mech Hangar
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Restless Bivouac
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion54 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion47 decks61 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Progress
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Signet
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Solar Array
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Boros Signet
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Signet
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Opal
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
9%synergy
The Aetherspark
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Glistening Sphere
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion60 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion60 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion59 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion56 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Raugrin Triome
80%inclusion49 decks61 decks
44%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
80%inclusion49 decks61 decks
38%synergy
Steam Vents
74%inclusion45 decks61 decks
33%synergy
Sacred Foundry
74%inclusion45 decks61 decks
33%synergy
Sea of Clouds
59%inclusion36 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Scalding Tarn
59%inclusion36 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Arid Mesa
57%inclusion35 decks61 decks
30%synergy
Training Center
57%inclusion35 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Flooded Strand
57%inclusion35 decks61 decks
28%synergy
Spectator Seating
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Mystic Monastery
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
-11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
-16%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Sundown Pass
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Deserted Beach
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Razortide Bridge
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Battlefield Forge
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
-10%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
-21%synergy
Tundra
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
Shivan Reef
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
-14%synergy
Spire of Industry
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Volcanic Island
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Glacial Fortress
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
-29%synergy
Sulfur Falls
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
-27%synergy
Plateau
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Power Depot
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Fabled Passage
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Prairie Stream
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
-22%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
-10%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-15%synergy
Perilous Landscape
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Azorius Chancery
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Elegant Parlor
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Turbulent Springs
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
6%synergy