Optimus Prime, Hero (Commander) - +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
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Iron Man, Armored Avenger
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Vision Quest
4.9%inclusion2 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Iron Man, Bleeding Edge
4.0%inclusion2 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Willie Lumpkin, Postman
2.5%inclusion1 decks40 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Abzan Falconer
62%inclusion293 decks474 decks
60%synergy
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
61%inclusion290 decks474 decks
60%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
56%inclusion266 decks474 decks
53%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
52%inclusion247 decks474 decks
51%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
52%inclusion245 decks474 decks
51%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
51%inclusion240 decks474 decks
49%synergy
Steel Overseer
59%inclusion281 decks474 decks
49%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
52%inclusion246 decks474 decks
46%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
47%inclusion221 decks474 decks
46%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
56%inclusion266 decks474 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion294 decks474 decks
-6%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
51%inclusion240 decks474 decks
37%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion230 decks474 decks
-0%synergy
Foundry Inspector
47%inclusion223 decks474 decks
40%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
46%inclusion220 decks474 decks
35%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
46%inclusion120 decks259 decks
31%synergy
Dispatch
46%inclusion219 decks474 decks
32%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
46%inclusion121 decks262 decks
38%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion215 decks474 decks
10%synergy
The Ozolith
43%inclusion202 decks474 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
17%inclusion82 decks474 decks
4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
14%inclusion65 decks474 decks
-1%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion63 decks474 decks
-5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
13%inclusion62 decks474 decks
-5%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
12%inclusion58 decks474 decks
-4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion46 decks474 decks
-5%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.0%inclusion38 decks474 decks
-5%synergy
Farewell
8.0%inclusion38 decks474 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
42%inclusion201 decks474 decks
40%synergy
Thrummingbird
41%inclusion195 decks474 decks
31%synergy
Surge Conductor
41%inclusion105 decks259 decks
28%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
39%inclusion106 decks271 decks
29%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
39%inclusion183 decks474 decks
38%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
38%inclusion178 decks474 decks
33%synergy
Esper Sentinel
38%inclusion178 decks474 decks
18%synergy
Danny Pink
36%inclusion173 decks474 decks
35%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
36%inclusion173 decks474 decks
28%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
36%inclusion170 decks474 decks
35%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
35%inclusion168 decks474 decks
22%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
34%inclusion160 decks474 decks
18%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
34%inclusion159 decks474 decks
33%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
33%inclusion158 decks474 decks
33%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
33%inclusion155 decks474 decks
32%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
32%inclusion150 decks474 decks
25%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
30%inclusion143 decks474 decks
30%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
30%inclusion76 decks254 decks
28%synergy
Thundering Raiju
27%inclusion129 decks474 decks
25%synergy
Lion Sash
27%inclusion127 decks474 decks
25%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
26%inclusion124 decks474 decks
26%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
26%inclusion123 decks474 decks
19%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
26%inclusion122 decks474 decks
25%synergy
Bronze Guardian
25%inclusion119 decks474 decks
23%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
25%inclusion118 decks474 decks
21%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
24%inclusion116 decks474 decks
24%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
24%inclusion113 decks474 decks
23%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
23%inclusion111 decks474 decks
23%synergy
Grateful Apparition
23%inclusion108 decks474 decks
19%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
23%inclusion107 decks474 decks
21%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
22%inclusion104 decks474 decks
15%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
20%inclusion96 decks474 decks
20%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
20%inclusion95 decks474 decks
19%synergy
Axgard Artisan
19%inclusion90 decks474 decks
19%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
18%inclusion87 decks474 decks
17%synergy
Walking Ballista
18%inclusion86 decks474 decks
14%synergy
Arcbound Reclaimer
18%inclusion83 decks474 decks
17%synergy
Arcbound Crusher
18%inclusion83 decks474 decks
17%synergy
Hangarback Walker
16%inclusion77 decks474 decks
12%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
16%inclusion76 decks474 decks
16%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
16%inclusion74 decks474 decks
12%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
16%inclusion74 decks474 decks
15%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
15%inclusion72 decks474 decks
6%synergy
Elite Scaleguard
15%inclusion72 decks474 decks
15%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
15%inclusion50 decks338 decks
13%synergy
Reluctant Role Model
14%inclusion63 decks438 decks
14%synergy
Thought Monitor
14%inclusion68 decks474 decks
7%synergy
SP//dr, Piloted by Peni
14%inclusion35 decks254 decks
12%synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
14%inclusion65 decks474 decks
13%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
13%inclusion46 decks345 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
40%inclusion191 decks474 decks
19%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
35%inclusion164 decks474 decks
27%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion153 decks474 decks
10%synergy
Experimental Augury
31%inclusion149 decks474 decks
23%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion142 decks474 decks
10%synergy
Ripples of Potential
20%inclusion95 decks474 decks
9%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion92 decks474 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
17%inclusion79 decks474 decks
4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
16%inclusion75 decks474 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion59 decks474 decks
-4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion52 decks474 decks
-10%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
10%inclusion46 decks474 decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
9.5%inclusion45 decks474 decks
-1%synergy
Serum Snare
9.1%inclusion43 decks474 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.6%inclusion41 decks474 decks
-0%synergy
Swan Song
7.6%inclusion36 decks474 decks
-11%synergy
Disenchant
7.6%inclusion36 decks474 decks
6%synergy
Scour for Scrap
7.5%inclusion19 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.4%inclusion35 decks474 decks
-5%synergy
Slip Out the Back
7.4%inclusion35 decks474 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.4%inclusion35 decks474 decks
-7%synergy
Reject Imperfection
7.2%inclusion34 decks474 decks
6%synergy
Wear // Tear
7.0%inclusion33 decks474 decks
1%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.1%inclusion29 decks474 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
5.3%inclusion25 decks474 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Wake the Past
41%inclusion192 decks474 decks
30%synergy
Damning Verdict
39%inclusion186 decks474 decks
36%synergy
Organic Extinction
34%inclusion161 decks474 decks
25%synergy
Wave Goodbye
29%inclusion139 decks474 decks
28%synergy
Fabricate
27%inclusion129 decks474 decks
19%synergy
Thoughtcast
26%inclusion122 decks474 decks
22%synergy
Requisition Raid
22%inclusion104 decks474 decks
19%synergy
One with the Machine
20%inclusion95 decks474 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion92 decks474 decks
-3%synergy
Contentious Plan
15%inclusion72 decks474 decks
12%synergy
Voyage Home
14%inclusion48 decks341 decks
12%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion49 decks474 decks
-1%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
8.6%inclusion41 decks474 decks
8%synergy
Collective Effort
7.2%inclusion34 decks474 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
6.8%inclusion32 decks474 decks
-2%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.3%inclusion30 decks474 decks
-6%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
5.1%inclusion24 decks474 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lux Artillery
41%inclusion196 decks474 decks
35%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion162 decks474 decks
9%synergy
Unwinding Clock
25%inclusion120 decks474 decks
20%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
24%inclusion63 decks259 decks
12%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
16%inclusion78 decks474 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion75 decks474 decks
-8%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
15%inclusion72 decks474 decks
12%synergy
Insight Engine
15%inclusion38 decks259 decks
2%synergy
Bident of Thassa
14%inclusion64 decks474 decks
4%synergy
Cloud Key
12%inclusion59 decks474 decks
6%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
12%inclusion58 decks474 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion57 decks474 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Forge
11%inclusion52 decks474 decks
6%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
11%inclusion50 decks474 decks
7%synergy
Throne of Geth
10%inclusion47 decks474 decks
9%synergy
Mechtitan Core
10%inclusion46 decks474 decks
9%synergy
Salvation Engine
9.4%inclusion32 decks339 decks
8%synergy
Sculpting Steel
8.2%inclusion39 decks474 decks
6%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
8.1%inclusion21 decks259 decks
-0%synergy
Darksteel Forge
8.0%inclusion38 decks474 decks
7%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
7.4%inclusion17 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Moxite Refinery
7.3%inclusion19 decks259 decks
-1%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
7.0%inclusion33 decks474 decks
4%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.3%inclusion30 decks474 decks
5%synergy
Doubling Cube
6.3%inclusion30 decks474 decks
6%synergy
The Ooze
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
6%synergy
The Key to the Vault
5.5%inclusion26 decks474 decks
3%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
5.3%inclusion25 decks474 decks
0%synergy
Animation Module
5.3%inclusion25 decks474 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Together Forever
42%inclusion197 decks474 decks
41%synergy
Resourceful Defense
41%inclusion196 decks474 decks
34%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
34%inclusion161 decks474 decks
33%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
33%inclusion157 decks474 decks
29%synergy
Felidar Retreat
26%inclusion123 decks474 decks
25%synergy
All Will Be One
23%inclusion111 decks474 decks
18%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
18%inclusion85 decks474 decks
15%synergy
Inexorable Tide
17%inclusion80 decks474 decks
11%synergy
True Conviction
13%inclusion60 decks474 decks
12%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
12%inclusion56 decks474 decks
10%synergy
Tempered Steel
12%inclusion55 decks474 decks
11%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
11%inclusion53 decks474 decks
11%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
11%inclusion33 decks313 decks
-2%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Gleam of Authority
7.4%inclusion35 decks474 decks
7%synergy
Storm the Vault
7.4%inclusion35 decks474 decks
5%synergy
Citadel Siege
6.8%inclusion32 decks474 decks
7%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.3%inclusion25 decks474 decks
1%synergy
Artificer Class
5.3%inclusion25 decks474 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
12%inclusion57 decks474 decks
11%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.6%inclusion18 decks273 decks
1%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
5.7%inclusion27 decks474 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
49%inclusion232 decks474 decks
35%synergy
Seat of the Synod
41%inclusion194 decks474 decks
28%synergy
Ancient Den
39%inclusion183 decks474 decks
26%synergy
Great Furnace
38%inclusion182 decks474 decks
26%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion119 decks474 decks
-9%synergy
Buried Ruin
22%inclusion104 decks474 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion103 decks474 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
21%inclusion100 decks474 decks
17%synergy
Academy Ruins
21%inclusion98 decks474 decks
13%synergy
Inventors' Fair
19%inclusion88 decks474 decks
11%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
15%inclusion40 decks262 decks
7%synergy
Archway of Innovation
11%inclusion52 decks474 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion47 decks474 decks
2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion47 decks474 decks
-3%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
10%inclusion20 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion43 decks474 decks
4%synergy
High Market
7.6%inclusion36 decks474 decks
7%synergy
Mech Hangar
7.2%inclusion34 decks474 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.2%inclusion34 decks474 decks
5%synergy
Nesting Grounds
5.5%inclusion26 decks474 decks
3%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
5.2%inclusion18 decks345 decks
4%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
5.1%inclusion24 decks474 decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.1%inclusion24 decks474 decks
-0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion438 decks474 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion418 decks474 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Signet
39%inclusion186 decks474 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Progress
38%inclusion182 decks474 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
38%inclusion182 decks474 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
36%inclusion171 decks474 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Signet
36%inclusion169 decks474 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Signet
34%inclusion161 decks474 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion149 decks474 decks
-0%synergy
Solar Array
27%inclusion69 decks259 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion111 decks474 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion77 decks474 decks
-7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion63 decks474 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion55 decks474 decks
-0%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion49 decks474 decks
-0%synergy
The Aetherspark
10%inclusion34 decks345 decks
8%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.0%inclusion33 decks474 decks
4%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
6.5%inclusion31 decks474 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
6.1%inclusion29 decks474 decks
1%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.7%inclusion27 decks474 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion469 decks474 decks
4%synergy
Island
99%inclusion467 decks474 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion462 decks474 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion453 decks474 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Monastery
62%inclusion294 decks474 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion262 decks474 decks
-6%synergy
Glacial Fortress
45%inclusion212 decks474 decks
-11%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
44%inclusion209 decks474 decks
-8%synergy
Prairie Stream
42%inclusion199 decks474 decks
3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
42%inclusion197 decks474 decks
-12%synergy
Sacred Foundry
41%inclusion196 decks474 decks
0%synergy
Raugrin Triome
41%inclusion195 decks474 decks
5%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
40%inclusion188 decks474 decks
-2%synergy
Battlefield Forge
38%inclusion181 decks474 decks
-5%synergy
Steam Vents
37%inclusion177 decks474 decks
-4%synergy
Shivan Reef
34%inclusion160 decks474 decks
-8%synergy
Sea of Clouds
34%inclusion159 decks474 decks
4%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
33%inclusion155 decks474 decks
20%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
33%inclusion155 decks474 decks
20%synergy
Razortide Bridge
32%inclusion154 decks474 decks
20%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
32%inclusion151 decks474 decks
-6%synergy
Spectator Seating
31%inclusion146 decks474 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion143 decks474 decks
3%synergy
Training Center
30%inclusion142 decks474 decks
-0%synergy
Spire of Industry
28%inclusion132 decks474 decks
15%synergy
Deserted Beach
24%inclusion114 decks474 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
23%inclusion111 decks474 decks
-6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
23%inclusion110 decks474 decks
0%synergy
Perilous Landscape
23%inclusion108 decks474 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
23%inclusion107 decks474 decks
-5%synergy
Sundown Pass
22%inclusion106 decks474 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
22%inclusion103 decks474 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
21%inclusion99 decks474 decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion93 decks474 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion92 decks474 decks
-9%synergy
Azorius Chancery
19%inclusion89 decks474 decks
7%synergy
Power Depot
19%inclusion88 decks474 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Triumph
19%inclusion88 decks474 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Garrison
18%inclusion86 decks474 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
18%inclusion86 decks474 decks
-8%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
18%inclusion84 decks474 decks
6%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
14%inclusion65 decks474 decks
-9%synergy
Radiant Summit
14%inclusion35 decks259 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion61 decks474 decks
3%synergy
Rugged Prairie
12%inclusion58 decks474 decks
-12%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
12%inclusion56 decks474 decks
-13%synergy
Port Town
12%inclusion55 decks474 decks
-6%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
10%inclusion48 decks474 decks
5%synergy
Tranquil Cove
10%inclusion46 decks474 decks
3%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
8.9%inclusion42 decks474 decks
2%synergy