Optimus Prime, Hero (Commander) - Expensive +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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Turbulent Springs
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
High Synergy Cards
The Ozolith
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
67%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
63%synergy
Abzan Falconer
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
60%synergy
Esper Sentinel
72%inclusion34 decks47 decks
53%synergy
Danny Pink
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
51%synergy
Damning Verdict
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
51%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
50%synergy
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
48%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
43%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Steel Overseer
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
41%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Path to Exile
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
42%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Foundry Inspector
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
42%synergy
Smothering Tithe
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Rhystic Study
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Jeska's Will
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Ancient Tomb
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
18%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Arcbound Shikari
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
39%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Surge Conductor
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Lion Sash
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Thrummingbird
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Walking Ballista
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Thundering Raiju
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Bronze Guardian
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Axgard Artisan
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Big Mother Mouser
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Hangarback Walker
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Grateful Apparition
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Generous Pup
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Filigree Vector
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Winged Hive Tyrant
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Deflecting Swat
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Mana Drain
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Dovin's Veto
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Experimental Augury
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Boros Charm
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Ripples of Potential
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Denial
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Brain Freeze
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Force of Will
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Wear // Tear
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
0%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Scour for Scrap
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Mental Misstep
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Intuition
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Flusterstorm
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Contractual Safeguard
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Desynchronization
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Duplication
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Wake the Past
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Organic Extinction
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Wave Goodbye
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Requisition Raid
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Supreme Verdict
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Act
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Contentious Plan
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Timetwister
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Thoughtcast
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Voyage Home
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Ponder
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Windfall
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Austere Command
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Wrath of God
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Scrap Mastery
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Unwinding Clock
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Lux Artillery
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
The Ooze
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Insight Engine
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Salvation Engine
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Forge
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Moxite Refinery
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Forge
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Isochron Scepter
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Cloud Key
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Animation Module
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Bident of Thassa
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Leyline Axe
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Manifold Key
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Throne of Geth
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Doubling Cube
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Sword of the Animist
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Mechtitan Core
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Uncivil Unrest
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
41%synergy
Together Forever
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
38%synergy
All Will Be One
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Resourceful Defense
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Inexorable Tide
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Felidar Retreat
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Warrior's Resolve
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Uneasy Alliance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Underworld Breach
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Gleam of Authority
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Artificer Class
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
True Conviction
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Mechanized Production
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Efficient Construction
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Storm the Vault
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Basri Ket
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Saheeli, Filigree Master
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Great Furnace
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Ancient Den
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Seat of the Synod
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Academy Ruins
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Inventors' Fair
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Buried Ruin
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Fomori Vault
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Archway of Innovation
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Drannith Ruins
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion44 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
91%inclusion43 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Progress
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
-15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Opal
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Azorius Signet
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
-18%synergy
Boros Signet
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Solar Array
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Signet
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-14%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Diamond
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Crypt
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Mox Amber
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Firdoch Core
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
The Aetherspark
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion45 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Island
91%inclusion43 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Plains
91%inclusion43 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Mountain
89%inclusion42 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
87%inclusion41 decks47 decks
46%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
87%inclusion41 decks47 decks
45%synergy
Steam Vents
77%inclusion36 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Tundra
72%inclusion34 decks47 decks
61%synergy
Raugrin Triome
72%inclusion34 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Scalding Tarn
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
39%synergy
Volcanic Island
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
53%synergy
Spectator Seating
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Flooded Strand
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Sea of Clouds
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Arid Mesa
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Plateau
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
50%synergy
Training Center
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Mystic Monastery
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Deserted Beach
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
-30%synergy
Sundown Pass
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Razortide Bridge
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Glacial Fortress
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
-27%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Sulfur Falls
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
-27%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Spire of Industry
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Mana Confluence
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Reflecting Pool
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-30%synergy
Battlefield Forge
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-24%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-20%synergy
Misty Rainforest
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Prairie Stream
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-26%synergy
Power Depot
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Meticulous Archive
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Hidden Hideout
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Shivan Reef
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-31%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Rugged Prairie
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-16%synergy