Optimus Prime, Hero (Commander) - Core +1/+1 Counters

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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War Machine, Avenging Arsenal
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Iron Man, Armored Avenger
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
15%synergy
Matt Murdock, Justice Seeker
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Vision Quest
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Love on the Battlefield
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
59%inclusion44 decks75 decks
57%synergy
Abzan Falconer
57%inclusion43 decks75 decks
56%synergy
Steel Overseer
64%inclusion48 decks75 decks
54%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
52%inclusion39 decks75 decks
51%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
51%inclusion38 decks75 decks
49%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
52%inclusion39 decks75 decks
49%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
61%inclusion46 decks75 decks
48%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
49%inclusion37 decks75 decks
47%synergy
Foundry Inspector
53%inclusion40 decks75 decks
46%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
47%inclusion35 decks75 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
56%inclusion42 decks75 decks
-12%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
55%inclusion41 decks75 decks
41%synergy
Dispatch
53%inclusion40 decks75 decks
39%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
48%inclusion36 decks75 decks
42%synergy
Path to Exile
47%inclusion35 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
38%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
44%inclusion33 decks75 decks
36%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
43%inclusion32 decks75 decks
42%synergy
Generous Gift
43%inclusion32 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Wake the Past
41%inclusion31 decks75 decks
31%synergy
Creatures
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
39%inclusion29 decks75 decks
35%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
37%synergy
Thrummingbird
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
26%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Esper Sentinel
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
32%synergy
Surge Conductor
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
30%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Bronze Guardian
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
29%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
28%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
26%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
26%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Danny Pink
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
24%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Thundering Raiju
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Arcbound Reclaimer
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
21%synergy
SP//dr, Piloted by Peni
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Arcbound Crusher
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Axgard Artisan
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Lion Sash
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Grateful Apparition
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Arcbound Stinger
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Thought Monitor
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Research Thief
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Walking Ballista
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Arcbound Slith
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Donatello, Mutant Mechanic
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Pensive Professor
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Mm'menon, Uthros Exile
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Boros Charm
39%inclusion29 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Negate
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Experimental Augury
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Ripples of Potential
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
-9%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Serum Snare
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-9%synergy
Disenchant
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Wear // Tear
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Reject Imperfection
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Slip Out the Back
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Erode
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Scour for Scrap
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Continue?
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-14%synergy
Cancel
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Charm
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Desynchronization
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Tezzeret's Gambit
40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
29%synergy
Thoughtcast
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
33%synergy
Damning Verdict
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
33%synergy
Organic Extinction
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
27%synergy
One with the Machine
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
29%synergy
Blasphemous Act
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Fabricate
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Wave Goodbye
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Voyage Home
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Requisition Raid
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Dance of the Manse
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Collective Effort
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Contentious Plan
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-6%synergy
Practiced Offense
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Single Combat
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Preordain
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lux Artillery
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
8%synergy
The Ozolith
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
26%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Unwinding Clock
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Insight Engine
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Salvation Engine
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Bident of Thassa
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
-12%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Mechtitan Core
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Sculpting Steel
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Forge
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
9%synergy
The Ooze
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Cloud Key
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Forge
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Weatherlight
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Doubling Cube
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Animation Module
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Parhelion II
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Throne of Geth
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Imposter Mech
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Warmaker Gunship
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Moxite Refinery
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
3%synergy
The Regalia
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
27%synergy
Together Forever
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
29%synergy
Resourceful Defense
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Felidar Retreat
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
22%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
17%synergy
True Conviction
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Inexorable Tide
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Tempered Steel
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
11%synergy
All Will Be One
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Citadel Siege
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Artificer Class
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-18%synergy
Pia's Revolution
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Leader's Talent
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Chandra, Spark Hunter
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
44%inclusion33 decks75 decks
30%synergy
Seat of the Synod
40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Den
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
24%synergy
Great Furnace
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Buried Ruin
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
-8%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Academy Ruins
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Archway of Innovation
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Inventors' Fair
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Mech Hangar
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
High Market
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion69 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion63 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Signet
47%inclusion35 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Azorius Signet
45%inclusion34 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Progress
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
-6%synergy
Izzet Signet
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Solar Array
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
6%synergy
The Aetherspark
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Raugrin Crystal
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion75 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion75 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion74 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion73 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Monastery
67%inclusion50 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion41 decks75 decks
-7%synergy
Battlefield Forge
47%inclusion35 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Prairie Stream
45%inclusion34 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Glacial Fortress
40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
-15%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
-12%synergy
Shivan Reef
39%inclusion29 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
-19%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Steam Vents
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
-10%synergy
Sacred Foundry
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
-13%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Raugrin Triome
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
-8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Sundown Pass
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Sea of Clouds
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Razortide Bridge
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Spire of Industry
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Spectator Seating
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Deserted Beach
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Power Depot
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Triumph
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Garrison
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
-6%synergy
Perilous Landscape
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
Tranquil Cove
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Training Center
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
-13%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
-9%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
-13%synergy
Scalding Tarn
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
-14%synergy
Port Town
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Rugged Prairie
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
-12%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
5%synergy