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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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Baxter, Fly in the Ointment
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Arcade Cabinet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Raphael, the Muscle
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
74%inclusion35 decks47 decks
73%synergy
Abzan Falconer
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
62%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
56%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
56%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
50%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
48%synergy
Together Forever
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
48%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
46%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
46%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
-13%synergy
Experimental Augury
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
45%synergy
Steel Overseer
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
43%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
42%synergy
Thrummingbird
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
44%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Lux Artillery
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
45%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
47%inclusion9 decks19 decks
39%synergy
Foundry Inspector
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
44%synergy
Creatures
Ainok Bond-Kin
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
42%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Surge Conductor
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
29%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Grateful Apparition
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Axgard Artisan
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Thundering Raiju
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
24%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Mindless Automaton
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Towashi Guide-Bot
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Bronze Guardian
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Arcbound Prototype
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Depthshaker Titan
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
16%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Arcbound Stinger
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Lion Sash
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Etched Oracle
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Arcbound Slasher
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Victory's Envoy
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Winged Hive Tyrant
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Thought Monitor
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Iron Apprentice
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Elite Scaleguard
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Path to Exile
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
-11%synergy
Negate
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Counterspell
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Charm
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Reject Imperfection
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Serum Snare
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Disenchant
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Wear // Tear
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Unbounded Potential
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Ripples of Potential
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Volt Charge
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Take Up the Shield
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Spectral Interference
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Contractual Safeguard
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Slip Out the Back
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Dovin's Veto
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Aetherize
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Swan Song
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-9%synergy
Steady Progress
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Divine Resilience
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Tune the Narrative
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Aether Spike
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-14%synergy
Jeskai Charm
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Reality Heist
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Scale Blessing
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Wake the Past
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Austere Command
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Thoughtcast
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
26%synergy
One with the Machine
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Requisition Raid
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Voyage Home
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Contentious Plan
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Collective Effort
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Wave Goodbye
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Reckless Handling
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Basri's Solidarity
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-14%synergy
Fumigate
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Stock Up
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Tune Up
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Delete
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Rip Apart
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Campus Renovation
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Planetary Annihilation
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Insight Engine
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
13%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
13%synergy
Bident of Thassa
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
12%synergy
The Key to the Vault
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Moxite Refinery
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Cloud Key
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Sculpting Steel
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Forge
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Mechtitan Core
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Salvation Engine
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Animation Module
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Throne of Geth
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Contagion Clasp
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Reactor
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Repurposing Bay
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Rangers' Refueler
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Mangler
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Aether Syphon
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Cloudspire Skycycle
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Gavel of the Righteous
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Lux Cannon
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Passenger Ferry
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Warmaker Gunship
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Galvanizing Sawship
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Felidar Retreat
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Resourceful Defense
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Tempered Steel
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Citadel Siege
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Inexorable Tide
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Rising of the Day
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Gleam of Authority
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
True Conviction
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Spider-Man No More
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Weapons Manufacturing
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Den
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Seat of the Synod
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Great Furnace
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Karn's Bastion
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Restless Bivouac
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-21%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Archway of Innovation
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Steppe
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Mech Hangar
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Drannith Ruins
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion42 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion41 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Signet
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Commander's Sphere
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
39%synergy
Izzet Signet
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Boros Signet
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
-15%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
-16%synergy
Solar Array
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
16%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
-19%synergy
Midnight Clock
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Pristine Talisman
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-15%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Solar Transformer
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Hedron Archive
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Pentad Prism
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
0%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
79%inclusion37 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Evolving Wilds
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
41%synergy
Prairie Stream
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Razortide Bridge
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Temple of Triumph
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Azorius Chancery
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Boros Garrison
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
-15%synergy
Glacial Fortress
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
-20%synergy
Sulfur Falls
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
-19%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Shivan Reef
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
-14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Perilous Landscape
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Glittering Massif
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
19%synergy
Radiant Summit
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Spire of Industry
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Tranquil Cove
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Battlefield Forge
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
-19%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-18%synergy
Power Depot
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-11%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Port Town
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Rugged Prairie
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-11%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Boros Guildgate
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Sacred Peaks
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Heath
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Isle
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Opal Palace
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Molten Tributary
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy