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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
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Chrome Dome
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Ravenous Robots
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
High Synergy Cards
The Ozolith
67%inclusion40 decks60 decks
64%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
51%synergy
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
47%synergy
Danny Pink
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
47%synergy
Damning Verdict
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
46%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
46%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Steel Overseer
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
44%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
42%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Path to Exile
62%inclusion37 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Esper Sentinel
58%inclusion35 decks60 decks
39%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Dispatch
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
39%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
-15%synergy
Wake the Past
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
42%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
39%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
37%synergy
Foundry Inspector
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
39%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Alibou, Ancient Witness
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
37%synergy
Abzan Falconer
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
40%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
36%synergy
Surge Conductor
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
35%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
35%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
34%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
33%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
32%synergy
Bronze Guardian
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
30%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
31%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
25%synergy
Lion Sash
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
27%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
25%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Thrummingbird
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Thought Monitor
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Walking Ballista
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Axgard Artisan
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Thundering Raiju
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Research Thief
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Filigree Vector
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Chocobo Knights
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Lita, Mechanical Engineer
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Hangarback Walker
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Rikku, Resourceful Guardian
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Depthshaker Titan
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Scrap Trawler
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Counterspell
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Dovin's Veto
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Ripples of Potential
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Legion Leadership
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Wear // Tear
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Experimental Augury
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Desynchronization
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Swan Song
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Aetherize
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Deflecting Palm
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Take Up the Shield
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Access Denied
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Fact or Fiction
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Slip Out the Back
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Steady Progress
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Whir of Invention
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Stubborn Denial
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Scale Blessing
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-15%synergy
Get Lost
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Serum Snare
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Tezzeret's Gambit
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Organic Extinction
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Fabricate
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
16%synergy
One with the Machine
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Thoughtcast
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Requisition Raid
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Wave Goodbye
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Vandalblast
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Voyage Home
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Contentious Plan
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Collective Effort
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Dance of the Manse
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Single Combat
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Scrap Mastery
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Unwinding Clock
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
28%synergy
Lux Artillery
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Bident of Thassa
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Costume Closet
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Salvation Engine
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
13%synergy
The Indomitable
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Imposter Mech
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Insight Engine
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Darksteel Forge
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Cloud Key
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Throne of Geth
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Mechtitan Core
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Embercleave
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Shadowspear
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Helm of the Host
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Forge
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
3%synergy
The Seriema
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Parhelion II
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Deluxe Dragster
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Skullclamp
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Sculpting Steel
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Buster Sword
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Collector's Cage
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Automated Assembly Line
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Weatherlight
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Cybership
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Reaver Titan
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
34%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
35%synergy
Resourceful Defense
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
27%synergy
Together Forever
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Felidar Retreat
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
26%synergy
All Will Be One
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Storm the Vault
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
21%synergy
True Conviction
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Inexorable Tide
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Artificer Class
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Tempered Steel
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Warrior's Resolve
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Mechanized Production
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Gleam of Authority
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-19%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Chandra, Spark Hunter
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
34%synergy
Ancient Den
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
33%synergy
Great Furnace
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
33%synergy
Karn's Bastion
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Academy Ruins
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
-11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Inventors' Fair
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Buried Ruin
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Mech Hangar
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
High Market
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Archway of Innovation
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Restless Bivouac
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Nesting Grounds
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion51 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion51 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Signet
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Boros Signet
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Signet
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
-7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Solar Array
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
The Aetherspark
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Glistening Sphere
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion59 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion59 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Island
98%inclusion59 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion55 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
88%inclusion53 decks60 decks
47%synergy
Raugrin Triome
87%inclusion52 decks60 decks
50%synergy
Steam Vents
83%inclusion50 decks60 decks
43%synergy
Sacred Foundry
82%inclusion49 decks60 decks
41%synergy
Training Center
70%inclusion42 decks60 decks
39%synergy
Sea of Clouds
68%inclusion41 decks60 decks
38%synergy
Spectator Seating
60%inclusion36 decks60 decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
-11%synergy
Mystic Monastery
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
-9%synergy
Flooded Strand
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Scalding Tarn
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Arid Mesa
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Sundown Pass
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Deserted Beach
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Battlefield Forge
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
-19%synergy
Shivan Reef
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
-9%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Razortide Bridge
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Glacial Fortress
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
-26%synergy
Spire of Industry
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Sulfur Falls
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
-25%synergy
Tundra
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Volcanic Island
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Prairie Stream
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
-16%synergy
Plateau
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Elegant Parlor
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Power Depot
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Thundering Falls
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Legion Leadership
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
-15%synergy
Meticulous Archive
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Rugged Prairie
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-10%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-12%synergy
Perilous Landscape
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-17%synergy
City of Brass
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
2%synergy