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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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Big Mother Mouser
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Chrome Dome
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Donatello, Mutant Mechanic
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Hidden Hideout
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
The Ozolith
67%inclusion41 decks61 decks
64%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
57%inclusion35 decks61 decks
54%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
54%inclusion33 decks61 decks
48%synergy
Damning Verdict
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
48%synergy
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
48%synergy
Danny Pink
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
47%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
45%synergy
Esper Sentinel
64%inclusion39 decks61 decks
45%synergy
Steel Overseer
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Path to Exile
67%inclusion41 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
61%inclusion37 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Dispatch
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
42%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
38%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
38%synergy
Wake the Past
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
39%synergy
Foundry Inspector
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
39%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
38%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Farewell
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Abzan Falconer
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
41%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
36%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
35%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
35%synergy
Surge Conductor
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
34%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
33%synergy
Bronze Guardian
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
31%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Lion Sash
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Thrummingbird
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Axgard Artisan
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Thought Monitor
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Thundering Raiju
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Walking Ballista
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Chocobo Knights
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Research Thief
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Filigree Vector
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Lita, Mechanical Engineer
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Hangarback Walker
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Generous Pup
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
7%synergy
The Reality Chip
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Ripples of Potential
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Dovin's Veto
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Mana Drain
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Experimental Augury
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Desynchronization
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Legion Leadership
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Wear // Tear
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Slip Out the Back
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Access Denied
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Steady Progress
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Take Up the Shield
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Tezzeret's Gambit
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Organic Extinction
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Blasphemous Act
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Thoughtcast
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Fabricate
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Wave Goodbye
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Requisition Raid
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
17%synergy
One with the Machine
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Voyage Home
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Soul Immolation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Contentious Plan
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Collective Effort
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lux Artillery
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
30%synergy
Unwinding Clock
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Bident of Thassa
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Salvation Engine
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
The Indomitable
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Forge
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Shadowspear
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Mechtitan Core
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Embercleave
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Throne of Geth
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Costume Closet
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Insight Engine
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Forge
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Helm of the Host
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Imposter Mech
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
The Ooze
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Cloud Key
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Sculpting Steel
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
The Seriema
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Deluxe Dragster
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Skullclamp
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Reaver Titan
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Buster Sword
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Collector's Cage
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
37%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
36%synergy
Together Forever
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Felidar Retreat
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
28%synergy
Resourceful Defense
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
23%synergy
All Will Be One
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Storm the Vault
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Inexorable Tide
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
9%synergy
True Conviction
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Tempered Steel
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Artificer Class
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mechanized Production
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Gleam of Authority
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Warrior's Resolve
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Chandra, Spark Hunter
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
36%synergy
Ancient Den
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
35%synergy
Great Furnace
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
34%synergy
Karn's Bastion
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
31%synergy
Academy Ruins
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Inventors' Fair
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
-9%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Buried Ruin
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Mech Hangar
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
5%synergy
High Market
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Archway of Innovation
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Restless Bivouac
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion53 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion52 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Signet
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Boros Signet
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Signet
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Solar Array
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
The Aetherspark
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Glistening Sphere
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion60 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Island
98%inclusion60 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion59 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion56 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
85%inclusion52 decks61 decks
44%synergy
Raugrin Triome
85%inclusion52 decks61 decks
49%synergy
Steam Vents
80%inclusion49 decks61 decks
40%synergy
Sacred Foundry
79%inclusion48 decks61 decks
38%synergy
Sea of Clouds
67%inclusion41 decks61 decks
37%synergy
Training Center
67%inclusion41 decks61 decks
37%synergy
Spectator Seating
61%inclusion37 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Flooded Strand
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Scalding Tarn
54%inclusion33 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Arid Mesa
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
-14%synergy
Mystic Monastery
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
-11%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Deserted Beach
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Sundown Pass
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
-17%synergy
Battlefield Forge
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
Shivan Reef
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
-10%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Glacial Fortress
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
-25%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Sulfur Falls
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
-23%synergy
Razortide Bridge
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Tundra
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Spire of Industry
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Volcanic Island
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Plateau
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Fabled Passage
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Prairie Stream
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
-20%synergy
Power Depot
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Perilous Landscape
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-15%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Legion Leadership
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Thundering Falls
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-16%synergy
Elegant Parlor
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Meticulous Archive
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
1%synergy