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

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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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The Ozolith
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
67%synergy
Abzan Falconer
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
63%synergy
Esper Sentinel
76%inclusion35 decks46 decks
57%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
56%synergy
Damning Verdict
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
52%synergy
Danny Pink
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
48%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
44%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
44%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
43%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Mana Drain
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
39%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Steel Overseer
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Deflecting Swat
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
42%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Dispatch
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
49%synergy
Smothering Tithe
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Rhystic Study
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
37%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Jeska's Will
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Tomb
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Creatures
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
23%synergy
Lion Sash
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
37%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Thundering Raiju
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Walking Ballista
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Foundry Inspector
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Thrummingbird
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Axgard Artisan
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Surge Conductor
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
16%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Hangarback Walker
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Bronze Guardian
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Grateful Apparition
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Luminarch Aspirant
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Generous Pup
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Winged Hive Tyrant
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Lita, Mechanical Engineer
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Chocobo Knights
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Thought Monitor
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Dovin's Veto
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Boros Charm
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Experimental Augury
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Akroma's Will
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Force of Negation
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Wear // Tear
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Denial
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Ripples of Potential
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Brain Freeze
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Force of Will
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Contractual Safeguard
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Flare of Duplication
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Mental Misstep
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-14%synergy
Intuition
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Demand Answers
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Reroute Systems
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Scour for Scrap
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Wake the Past
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Requisition Raid
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Wave Goodbye
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Farewell
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Organic Extinction
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Supreme Verdict
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Contentious Plan
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Thoughtcast
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-10%synergy
Vandalblast
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Scrap Mastery
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Gamble
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Timetwister
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Voyage Home
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Ponder
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-10%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Collective Effort
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Scout for Survivors
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Unwinding Clock
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Lux Artillery
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Salvation Engine
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Repurposing Bay
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Forge
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Bident of Thassa
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Moxite Refinery
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Leyline Axe
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Cloud Key
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Forge
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Animation Module
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Throne of Geth
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Sculpting Steel
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Doubling Cube
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Sword of the Animist
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Mechtitan Core
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Insight Engine
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-9%synergy
Enchantments
Together Forever
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Resourceful Defense
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
29%synergy
All Will Be One
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Felidar Retreat
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Inexorable Tide
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
True Conviction
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Underworld Breach
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Aggravated Assault
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Gleam of Authority
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Artificer Class
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Land Tax
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Storm the Vault
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Pain for All
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Basri Ket
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Great Furnace
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Ancient Den
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Seat of the Synod
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Karn's Bastion
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Reliquary Tower
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Academy Ruins
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Inventors' Fair
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Buried Ruin
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Archway of Innovation
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Fomori Vault
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
High Market
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Mech Hangar
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Homeward Path
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Drannith Ruins
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion43 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
93%inclusion43 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Progress
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
-13%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
-14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Opal
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Azorius Signet
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Boros Signet
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-10%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Signet
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-17%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
8%synergy
The Aetherspark
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Solar Array
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Mana Crypt
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion45 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion43 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion42 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Island
91%inclusion42 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Sacred Foundry
89%inclusion41 decks46 decks
49%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
89%inclusion41 decks46 decks
48%synergy
Steam Vents
80%inclusion37 decks46 decks
40%synergy
Raugrin Triome
78%inclusion36 decks46 decks
41%synergy
Tundra
74%inclusion34 decks46 decks
63%synergy
Scalding Tarn
67%inclusion31 decks46 decks
40%synergy
Flooded Strand
67%inclusion31 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Arid Mesa
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Volcanic Island
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
54%synergy
Plateau
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
50%synergy
Training Center
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Sea of Clouds
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Spectator Seating
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Mystic Monastery
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
-18%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Sundown Pass
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
-27%synergy
Deserted Beach
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Razortide Bridge
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Glacial Fortress
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
-30%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Spire of Industry
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Sulfur Falls
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
-30%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Prairie Stream
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-20%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-31%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-18%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Battlefield Forge
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-27%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Power Depot
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Rugged Prairie
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Meticulous Archive
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Shivan Reef
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-30%synergy