Optimus Prime, Hero (Commander) - Upgraded

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Lasting Tarfire
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Flitterwing Nuisance
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Kinscaer Sentry
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Pyrrhic Strike
2.9%inclusion1 decks35 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
56%inclusion128 decks230 decks
54%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
50%inclusion116 decks230 decks
49%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
49%inclusion112 decks230 decks
48%synergy
Abzan Falconer
47%inclusion108 decks230 decks
45%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
46%inclusion106 decks230 decks
45%synergy
Steel Overseer
54%inclusion124 decks230 decks
44%synergy
Foundry Inspector
50%inclusion115 decks230 decks
43%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
44%inclusion102 decks230 decks
42%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
41%inclusion95 decks230 decks
39%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
50%inclusion116 decks230 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion145 decks230 decks
-5%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion119 decks230 decks
3%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
50%inclusion114 decks230 decks
37%synergy
Counterspell
48%inclusion111 decks230 decks
13%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
47%inclusion66 decks140 decks
31%synergy
Dispatch
42%inclusion97 decks230 decks
28%synergy
Esper Sentinel
42%inclusion97 decks230 decks
23%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
42%inclusion59 decks141 decks
33%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
41%inclusion94 decks230 decks
35%synergy
Wake the Past
40%inclusion91 decks230 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
21%inclusion49 decks230 decks
7%synergy
Smothering Tithe
17%inclusion40 decks230 decks
-1%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion39 decks230 decks
0%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
15%inclusion34 decks230 decks
0%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion30 decks230 decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion27 decks230 decks
-4%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.1%inclusion14 decks230 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
38%inclusion88 decks230 decks
34%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
36%inclusion82 decks230 decks
23%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
36%inclusion82 decks230 decks
19%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
35%inclusion80 decks230 decks
33%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
31%inclusion71 decks229 decks
23%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
31%inclusion46 decks150 decks
20%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
30%inclusion70 decks230 decks
29%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
30%inclusion68 decks230 decks
29%synergy
Surge Conductor
29%inclusion40 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Bronze Guardian
28%inclusion65 decks230 decks
26%synergy
Lion Sash
28%inclusion64 decks230 decks
26%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
28%inclusion64 decks230 decks
22%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
27%inclusion62 decks230 decks
21%synergy
Danny Pink
27%inclusion61 decks230 decks
25%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
26%inclusion59 decks230 decks
25%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
25%inclusion58 decks230 decks
24%synergy
Thrummingbird
25%inclusion58 decks230 decks
16%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
23%inclusion53 decks230 decks
17%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
20%inclusion47 decks230 decks
20%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
20%inclusion46 decks230 decks
20%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
19%inclusion25 decks133 decks
17%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
18%inclusion42 decks229 decks
18%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
18%inclusion40 decks222 decks
15%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
18%inclusion41 decks230 decks
18%synergy
Thundering Raiju
17%inclusion39 decks230 decks
15%synergy
Thought Monitor
17%inclusion38 decks230 decks
10%synergy
Walking Ballista
16%inclusion36 decks230 decks
12%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
16%inclusion36 decks230 decks
7%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
15%inclusion34 decks230 decks
13%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
14%inclusion33 decks230 decks
11%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
14%inclusion32 decks230 decks
13%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
14%inclusion32 decks230 decks
13%synergy
Grateful Apparition
13%inclusion31 decks230 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Colossus
13%inclusion31 decks230 decks
13%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
13%inclusion31 decks230 decks
12%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
13%inclusion29 decks222 decks
11%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
13%inclusion29 decks230 decks
6%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
13%inclusion29 decks230 decks
12%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
13%inclusion29 decks230 decks
12%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
13%inclusion29 decks230 decks
12%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
12%inclusion27 decks228 decks
7%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
12%inclusion27 decks230 decks
11%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
12%inclusion27 decks230 decks
11%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
12%inclusion27 decks230 decks
7%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
11%inclusion26 decks230 decks
10%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
11%inclusion26 decks230 decks
11%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
11%inclusion26 decks230 decks
6%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
11%inclusion25 decks229 decks
8%synergy
Axgard Artisan
11%inclusion25 decks230 decks
11%synergy
The Reality Chip
10%inclusion24 decks230 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
36%inclusion82 decks230 decks
15%synergy
Experimental Augury
27%inclusion61 decks230 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
27%inclusion61 decks230 decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion59 decks230 decks
3%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
20%inclusion46 decks230 decks
13%synergy
Ripples of Potential
18%inclusion42 decks230 decks
9%synergy
Dovin's Veto
17%inclusion38 decks230 decks
-2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16%inclusion36 decks230 decks
-4%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion34 decks230 decks
3%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion34 decks230 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion27 decks230 decks
-5%synergy
Wear // Tear
10%inclusion23 decks230 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion22 decks230 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion22 decks230 decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion22 decks230 decks
0%synergy
Swan Song
9.1%inclusion21 decks230 decks
-8%synergy
Serum Snare
9.1%inclusion21 decks230 decks
8%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
8.7%inclusion20 decks230 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.3%inclusion19 decks229 decks
-1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.8%inclusion18 decks230 decks
-4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.5%inclusion17 decks228 decks
1%synergy
Whir of Invention
7.4%inclusion17 decks230 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.0%inclusion16 decks230 decks
-7%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.5%inclusion15 decks230 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.1%inclusion14 decks230 decks
3%synergy
Desynchronization
5.7%inclusion13 decks228 decks
4%synergy
Volt Charge
5.7%inclusion13 decks230 decks
5%synergy
Disenchant
5.7%inclusion13 decks230 decks
4%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.2%inclusion12 decks229 decks
-1%synergy
Scour for Scrap
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
37%inclusion85 decks230 decks
29%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
36%inclusion83 decks230 decks
26%synergy
Fabricate
33%inclusion75 decks230 decks
25%synergy
Damning Verdict
32%inclusion74 decks230 decks
30%synergy
Thoughtcast
23%inclusion53 decks230 decks
19%synergy
Wave Goodbye
21%inclusion49 decks230 decks
20%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion48 decks230 decks
-2%synergy
One with the Machine
20%inclusion47 decks230 decks
17%synergy
Voyage Home
15%inclusion33 decks222 decks
12%synergy
Requisition Raid
14%inclusion32 decks230 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion32 decks230 decks
-1%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion27 decks230 decks
3%synergy
Contentious Plan
12%inclusion27 decks230 decks
9%synergy
Supreme Verdict
8.3%inclusion19 decks230 decks
-5%synergy
Austere Command
7.8%inclusion18 decks230 decks
-4%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
7.4%inclusion17 decks230 decks
7%synergy
Dance of the Manse
7.4%inclusion17 decks230 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.7%inclusion13 decks230 decks
-8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.2%inclusion12 decks229 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
39%inclusion89 decks230 decks
36%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion88 decks230 decks
14%synergy
Unwinding Clock
27%inclusion63 decks230 decks
22%synergy
Lux Artillery
27%inclusion63 decks230 decks
22%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
23%inclusion53 decks230 decks
20%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
21%inclusion29 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion42 decks230 decks
-6%synergy
Salvation Engine
16%inclusion36 decks222 decks
15%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
14%inclusion33 decks230 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
13%inclusion31 decks230 decks
11%synergy
Insight Engine
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Forge
12%inclusion27 decks230 decks
6%synergy
Cloud Key
12%inclusion27 decks230 decks
6%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
11%inclusion25 decks230 decks
10%synergy
Mechtitan Core
10%inclusion24 decks230 decks
10%synergy
Sculpting Steel
10%inclusion23 decks230 decks
8%synergy
Bident of Thassa
10%inclusion22 decks230 decks
0%synergy
Parhelion II
8.7%inclusion20 decks230 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Forge
8.7%inclusion20 decks230 decks
7%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
8.7%inclusion20 decks230 decks
6%synergy
Imposter Mech
8.7%inclusion20 decks230 decks
7%synergy
Reaver Titan
8.3%inclusion19 decks230 decks
8%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Weatherlight
7.4%inclusion17 decks230 decks
6%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
7.4%inclusion17 decks230 decks
6%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
7.4%inclusion17 decks230 decks
7%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
7.4%inclusion17 decks230 decks
7%synergy
The Seriema
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
7.0%inclusion16 decks230 decks
6%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
7.0%inclusion16 decks230 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.5%inclusion15 decks230 decks
-5%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
6.5%inclusion15 decks230 decks
6%synergy
Doubling Cube
6.5%inclusion15 decks230 decks
6%synergy
Sword of the Animist
6.5%inclusion15 decks230 decks
1%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
-3%synergy
The Indomitable
6.1%inclusion14 decks230 decks
5%synergy
Throne of Geth
6.1%inclusion14 decks230 decks
5%synergy
Moxite Refinery
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
-3%synergy
The Key to the Vault
5.7%inclusion13 decks230 decks
3%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
5.3%inclusion12 decks228 decks
0%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.2%inclusion12 decks230 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Resourceful Defense
32%inclusion73 decks230 decks
26%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
30%inclusion68 decks230 decks
26%synergy
Together Forever
29%inclusion66 decks230 decks
28%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
27%inclusion61 decks230 decks
25%synergy
All Will Be One
20%inclusion46 decks230 decks
15%synergy
Felidar Retreat
13%inclusion30 decks230 decks
12%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
13%inclusion29 decks230 decks
9%synergy
Tempered Steel
11%inclusion26 decks230 decks
10%synergy
True Conviction
10%inclusion23 decks230 decks
9%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
10%inclusion20 decks200 decks
-2%synergy
Inexorable Tide
10%inclusion22 decks230 decks
4%synergy
Storm the Vault
10%inclusion22 decks230 decks
7%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
8.7%inclusion20 decks230 decks
-16%synergy
Artificer Class
8.3%inclusion19 decks230 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.8%inclusion18 decks230 decks
-4%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
7.8%inclusion18 decks230 decks
6%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
7.0%inclusion16 decks230 decks
7%synergy
Mechanized Production
6.5%inclusion15 decks230 decks
2%synergy
Propaganda
6.1%inclusion14 decks230 decks
-5%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
5.2%inclusion12 decks230 decks
0%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.2%inclusion12 decks230 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
9.1%inclusion21 decks230 decks
8%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
8.7%inclusion20 decks230 decks
7%synergy
Chandra, Spark Hunter
7.2%inclusion16 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.0%inclusion9 decks151 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
42%inclusion97 decks230 decks
30%synergy
Karn's Bastion
42%inclusion97 decks230 decks
29%synergy
Great Furnace
41%inclusion95 decks230 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Den
40%inclusion92 decks230 decks
28%synergy
Academy Ruins
27%inclusion61 decks230 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion60 decks230 decks
-8%synergy
Inventors' Fair
23%inclusion54 decks230 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
23%inclusion52 decks230 decks
18%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion49 decks230 decks
1%synergy
Buried Ruin
20%inclusion45 decks230 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion34 decks230 decks
7%synergy
Mech Hangar
14%inclusion32 decks230 decks
13%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion27 decks230 decks
-1%synergy
Archway of Innovation
11%inclusion26 decks229 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion21 decks230 decks
3%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.0%inclusion16 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Vault
6.1%inclusion14 decks230 decks
2%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion214 decks230 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion203 decks230 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Progress
45%inclusion104 decks230 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
43%inclusion98 decks230 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
42%inclusion97 decks230 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Signet
37%inclusion84 decks230 decks
4%synergy
Boros Signet
33%inclusion76 decks230 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion71 decks230 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Signet
30%inclusion69 decks230 decks
-2%synergy
Solar Array
22%inclusion31 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion39 decks230 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion37 decks230 decks
-8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion34 decks230 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion28 decks230 decks
-1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion24 decks230 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion22 decks230 decks
0%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
8.7%inclusion20 decks230 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
8.7%inclusion20 decks230 decks
3%synergy
The Aetherspark
8.1%inclusion18 decks222 decks
6%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
1%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.1%inclusion14 decks230 decks
2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.1%inclusion14 decks230 decks
4%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
6.1%inclusion14 decks230 decks
5%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
5.2%inclusion12 decks230 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion228 decks230 decks
4%synergy
Island
99%inclusion228 decks230 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion225 decks230 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion216 decks230 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Monastery
60%inclusion139 decks230 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion119 decks230 decks
-10%synergy
Raugrin Triome
47%inclusion109 decks230 decks
10%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
44%inclusion102 decks230 decks
-6%synergy
Glacial Fortress
44%inclusion102 decks230 decks
-10%synergy
Sacred Foundry
43%inclusion99 decks230 decks
3%synergy
Prairie Stream
43%inclusion98 decks230 decks
3%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
43%inclusion98 decks230 decks
1%synergy
Razortide Bridge
41%inclusion94 decks230 decks
28%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
40%inclusion92 decks230 decks
28%synergy
Sulfur Falls
39%inclusion90 decks230 decks
-13%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
39%inclusion89 decks230 decks
26%synergy
Steam Vents
38%inclusion87 decks230 decks
-2%synergy
Battlefield Forge
33%inclusion76 decks230 decks
-9%synergy
Spire of Industry
33%inclusion76 decks230 decks
20%synergy
Sea of Clouds
33%inclusion75 decks230 decks
2%synergy
Shivan Reef
31%inclusion71 decks230 decks
-10%synergy
Spectator Seating
28%inclusion65 decks230 decks
-1%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
28%inclusion64 decks230 decks
-8%synergy
Training Center
27%inclusion63 decks230 decks
-4%synergy
Deserted Beach
27%inclusion62 decks230 decks
5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
27%inclusion61 decks230 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
26%inclusion60 decks230 decks
-3%synergy
Sundown Pass
25%inclusion58 decks230 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion58 decks230 decks
-2%synergy
Arid Mesa
25%inclusion57 decks230 decks
-3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
25%inclusion57 decks230 decks
-3%synergy
Power Depot
23%inclusion54 decks230 decks
21%synergy
Perilous Landscape
21%inclusion48 decks229 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
19%inclusion43 decks230 decks
-8%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
17%inclusion39 decks230 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Triumph
16%inclusion36 decks230 decks
-9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion35 decks230 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
15%inclusion35 decks230 decks
-12%synergy
Port Town
15%inclusion35 decks230 decks
-3%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
15%inclusion35 decks230 decks
-8%synergy
Rugged Prairie
15%inclusion34 decks230 decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Chancery
14%inclusion32 decks230 decks
2%synergy
Boros Garrison
13%inclusion31 decks230 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Summit
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion29 decks230 decks
-15%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
12%inclusion27 decks230 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
12%inclusion27 decks230 decks
0%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
12%inclusion27 decks230 decks
-5%synergy
Mystic Gate
10%inclusion24 decks230 decks
-2%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
10%inclusion23 decks230 decks
5%synergy