Optimus Prime, Hero (Commander) - Budget +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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Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
77%inclusion36 decks47 decks
75%synergy
Abzan Falconer
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
60%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
57%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
56%synergy
Together Forever
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
50%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
50%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
46%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
46%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
44%synergy
Lux Artillery
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
-17%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
39%synergy
Steel Overseer
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Path to Exile
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Foundry Inspector
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
41%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Thrummingbird
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Creatures
Ainok Bond-Kin
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
40%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Grateful Apparition
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Surge Conductor
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Arcbound Prototype
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Axgard Artisan
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Mindless Automaton
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Thundering Raiju
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Arcbound Stinger
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Bronze Guardian
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Towashi Guide-Bot
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Arcbound Slasher
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Depthshaker Titan
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Victory's Envoy
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Arcbound Worker
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Winged Hive Tyrant
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Etched Oracle
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Elite Scaleguard
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Arcbound Crusher
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Araña, Heart of the Spider
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Mm'menon, Uthros Exile
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Experimental Augury
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Dispatch
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Generous Gift
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Negate
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Boros Charm
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Serum Snare
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Reject Imperfection
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Lorehold Charm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Contractual Safeguard
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Wear // Tear
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Unbounded Potential
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Spectral Interference
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Ooze Spill
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Dovin's Veto
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Ripples of Potential
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Aetherize
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Slip Out the Back
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Take Up the Shield
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Loran's Escape
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Jeskai Charm
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Tune the Narrative
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Fact or Fiction
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Charm
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Demand Answers
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Volt Charge
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Steady Progress
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Aether Spike
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Think Twice
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Divine Resilience
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Wake the Past
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Thoughtcast
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
28%synergy
One with the Machine
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Austere Command
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Requisition Raid
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Voyage Home
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Collective Effort
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Wave Goodbye
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Contentious Plan
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Tune Up
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-14%synergy
Fumigate
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Rip Apart
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Reckless Handling
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
From Father to Son
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Delete
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Divination
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Basri's Solidarity
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Reconstruct History
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Stock Up
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Collision Course
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Bident of Thassa
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
11%synergy
The Key to the Vault
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Mechtitan Core
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Insight Engine
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Forge
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Salvation Engine
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Cloud Key
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Throne of Geth
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Sculpting Steel
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Moxite Refinery
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Sewer-veillance Cam
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Animation Module
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Repurposing Bay
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Rangers' Refueler
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Mangler
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Aether Syphon
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Felidar Retreat
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Tempered Steel
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Resourceful Defense
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Citadel Siege
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Rising of the Day
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Inexorable Tide
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Leader's Talent
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
True Conviction
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Den
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Buried Ruin
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Karn's Bastion
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Great Furnace
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Restless Bivouac
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-23%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Mech Hangar
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Archway of Innovation
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion41 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Sol Ring
87%inclusion41 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Signet
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Commander's Sphere
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Izzet Signet
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Boros Signet
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
-13%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
-13%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
-14%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Solar Array
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-0%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-15%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Pristine Talisman
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Hedron Archive
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Pentad Prism
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Locket
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion47 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Island
100%inclusion47 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion47 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion43 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Monastery
77%inclusion36 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Evolving Wilds
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
39%synergy
Prairie Stream
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
-15%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Razortide Bridge
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Temple of Triumph
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Glacial Fortress
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
-17%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Sulfur Falls
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
-15%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Azorius Chancery
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Boros Garrison
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Perilous Landscape
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Shivan Reef
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
-16%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Tranquil Cove
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Battlefield Forge
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
-20%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Spire of Industry
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Radiant Summit
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Power Depot
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-21%synergy
Port Town
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Glittering Massif
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Guildgate
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Dimension X
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Ferrous Lake
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Heath
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-17%synergy
Sacred Peaks
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-16%synergy
Molten Tributary
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-7%synergy