Optimus Prime, Hero (Commander) - Upgraded

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
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MTGStocks
Pensive Professor
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Erode
3.6%inclusion2 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Scorched Geyser
3.5%inclusion2 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Zealous Lorecaster
2.1%inclusion1 decks48 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
57%inclusion166 decks292 decks
56%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
49%inclusion144 decks292 decks
48%synergy
Steel Overseer
58%inclusion169 decks292 decks
48%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
47%inclusion137 decks292 decks
46%synergy
Foundry Inspector
53%inclusion154 decks292 decks
46%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
47%inclusion136 decks292 decks
45%synergy
Abzan Falconer
44%inclusion128 decks292 decks
42%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
54%inclusion157 decks292 decks
41%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
52%inclusion153 decks292 decks
40%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
42%inclusion123 decks292 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion190 decks292 decks
-3%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion149 decks292 decks
2%synergy
Counterspell
48%inclusion140 decks292 decks
13%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
46%inclusion96 decks208 decks
30%synergy
Dispatch
46%inclusion134 decks292 decks
32%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
44%inclusion93 decks209 decks
36%synergy
Wake the Past
43%inclusion126 decks292 decks
33%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
41%inclusion120 decks292 decks
38%synergy
Organic Extinction
40%inclusion118 decks292 decks
32%synergy
Esper Sentinel
40%inclusion117 decks292 decks
21%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
20%inclusion59 decks292 decks
7%synergy
Smothering Tithe
17%inclusion51 decks292 decks
-1%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
16%inclusion48 decks292 decks
0%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
15%inclusion44 decks292 decks
0%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion40 decks292 decks
0%synergy
Rhystic Study
12%inclusion36 decks292 decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion29 decks292 decks
-5%synergy
Jeska's Will
5.1%inclusion15 decks292 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
40%inclusion116 decks292 decks
36%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
38%inclusion112 decks292 decks
33%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
38%inclusion83 decks218 decks
27%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
38%inclusion110 decks292 decks
22%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
37%inclusion107 decks292 decks
35%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
35%inclusion103 decks292 decks
22%synergy
Surge Conductor
34%inclusion70 decks208 decks
21%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
33%inclusion96 decks292 decks
26%synergy
Bronze Guardian
32%inclusion94 decks292 decks
30%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
31%inclusion91 decks292 decks
30%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
31%inclusion91 decks292 decks
23%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
30%inclusion88 decks292 decks
24%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
27%inclusion79 decks292 decks
26%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
27%inclusion78 decks292 decks
26%synergy
Danny Pink
27%inclusion78 decks292 decks
25%synergy
Thrummingbird
26%inclusion77 decks292 decks
17%synergy
Lion Sash
26%inclusion76 decks292 decks
24%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
26%inclusion76 decks292 decks
25%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
24%inclusion71 decks292 decks
17%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
24%inclusion48 decks202 decks
22%synergy
Thought Monitor
20%inclusion57 decks292 decks
12%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
19%inclusion56 decks292 decks
18%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
18%inclusion53 decks292 decks
17%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
18%inclusion52 decks292 decks
17%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
18%inclusion51 decks287 decks
15%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
17%inclusion51 decks292 decks
9%synergy
Thundering Raiju
16%inclusion48 decks292 decks
14%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
16%inclusion46 decks287 decks
14%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
15%inclusion45 decks292 decks
15%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
15%inclusion45 decks292 decks
14%synergy
Walking Ballista
15%inclusion43 decks292 decks
11%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
14%inclusion42 decks292 decks
13%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
14%inclusion41 decks292 decks
13%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
13%inclusion39 decks292 decks
10%synergy
Grateful Apparition
13%inclusion39 decks292 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Colossus
13%inclusion37 decks292 decks
12%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
13%inclusion37 decks292 decks
12%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
12%inclusion35 decks292 decks
12%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
12%inclusion35 decks292 decks
11%synergy
Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
12%inclusion34 decks292 decks
11%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
12%inclusion34 decks292 decks
5%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
12%inclusion34 decks292 decks
11%synergy
Hangarback Walker
12%inclusion34 decks292 decks
7%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
11%inclusion32 decks292 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
11%inclusion31 decks292 decks
2%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
10%inclusion30 decks292 decks
10%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
10%inclusion30 decks292 decks
5%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
10%inclusion30 decks292 decks
6%synergy
Axgard Artisan
10%inclusion30 decks292 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
35%inclusion102 decks292 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion88 decks292 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
28%inclusion82 decks292 decks
8%synergy
Experimental Augury
25%inclusion72 decks292 decks
16%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
21%inclusion60 decks292 decks
13%synergy
Ripples of Potential
19%inclusion56 decks292 decks
9%synergy
Negate
18%inclusion53 decks292 decks
2%synergy
Dovin's Veto
17%inclusion51 decks292 decks
-1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion42 decks292 decks
-6%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion40 decks292 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion36 decks292 decks
-4%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion29 decks292 decks
-8%synergy
Wear // Tear
9.2%inclusion27 decks292 decks
3%synergy
Mana Drain
8.6%inclusion25 decks292 decks
-2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.2%inclusion24 decks292 decks
-1%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
8.2%inclusion24 decks292 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
7.9%inclusion23 decks292 decks
-12%synergy
Serum Snare
7.9%inclusion23 decks292 decks
7%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
7.2%inclusion21 decks292 decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.2%inclusion21 decks292 decks
-7%synergy
Whir of Invention
6.8%inclusion20 decks292 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.8%inclusion20 decks292 decks
-3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.5%inclusion19 decks292 decks
-5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.2%inclusion18 decks291 decks
0%synergy
Disenchant
5.8%inclusion17 decks292 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.8%inclusion17 decks292 decks
2%synergy
Volt Charge
5.8%inclusion17 decks292 decks
5%synergy
Desynchronization
5.5%inclusion16 decks291 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Tezzeret's Gambit
37%inclusion107 decks292 decks
25%synergy
Damning Verdict
32%inclusion93 decks292 decks
29%synergy
Fabricate
32%inclusion93 decks292 decks
24%synergy
Thoughtcast
22%inclusion65 decks292 decks
18%synergy
Wave Goodbye
21%inclusion61 decks292 decks
20%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion58 decks292 decks
-3%synergy
One with the Machine
20%inclusion57 decks292 decks
17%synergy
Voyage Home
14%inclusion40 decks287 decks
11%synergy
Requisition Raid
14%inclusion40 decks292 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion34 decks292 decks
3%synergy
Contentious Plan
11%inclusion31 decks292 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
8.9%inclusion26 decks292 decks
-2%synergy
Supreme Verdict
8.2%inclusion24 decks292 decks
-5%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
7.5%inclusion22 decks292 decks
7%synergy
Dance of the Manse
7.2%inclusion21 decks292 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.5%inclusion16 decks292 decks
-7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion116 decks292 decks
15%synergy
The Ozolith
36%inclusion105 decks292 decks
33%synergy
Unwinding Clock
29%inclusion84 decks292 decks
23%synergy
Lux Artillery
28%inclusion81 decks292 decks
22%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
22%inclusion45 decks208 decks
9%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
21%inclusion61 decks292 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion58 decks292 decks
-4%synergy
Mystic Forge
15%inclusion43 decks292 decks
10%synergy
Insight Engine
14%inclusion30 decks208 decks
1%synergy
Cloud Key
14%inclusion41 decks292 decks
7%synergy
Salvation Engine
13%inclusion38 decks287 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
13%inclusion38 decks292 decks
10%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
13%inclusion37 decks292 decks
9%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
11%inclusion33 decks292 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Forge
11%inclusion31 decks292 decks
9%synergy
Mechtitan Core
11%inclusion31 decks292 decks
10%synergy
Sculpting Steel
8.6%inclusion25 decks292 decks
6%synergy
Imposter Mech
8.6%inclusion25 decks292 decks
7%synergy
Reaver Titan
8.2%inclusion24 decks292 decks
8%synergy
Bident of Thassa
8.2%inclusion24 decks292 decks
-1%synergy
Parhelion II
7.9%inclusion23 decks292 decks
7%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
7.7%inclusion14 decks181 decks
6%synergy
The Ooze
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
7%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
7.5%inclusion22 decks292 decks
5%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
7.2%inclusion15 decks208 decks
-2%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
7.2%inclusion21 decks292 decks
7%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
6.9%inclusion20 decks291 decks
2%synergy
Weatherlight
6.8%inclusion20 decks292 decks
6%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
6.8%inclusion20 decks292 decks
6%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
6.8%inclusion20 decks292 decks
5%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
6.5%inclusion19 decks292 decks
6%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
6.5%inclusion19 decks292 decks
6%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
6.5%inclusion19 decks292 decks
6%synergy
The Seriema
6.4%inclusion14 decks218 decks
1%synergy
Throne of Geth
6.2%inclusion18 decks292 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.8%inclusion17 decks292 decks
-5%synergy
Doubling Cube
5.8%inclusion17 decks292 decks
6%synergy
Sword of the Animist
5.8%inclusion17 decks292 decks
1%synergy
Moxite Refinery
5.8%inclusion12 decks208 decks
-2%synergy
The Indomitable
5.1%inclusion15 decks292 decks
4%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.1%inclusion15 decks292 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Resourceful Defense
34%inclusion98 decks292 decks
27%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
33%inclusion97 decks292 decks
29%synergy
Together Forever
27%inclusion79 decks292 decks
26%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
24%inclusion69 decks292 decks
22%synergy
All Will Be One
19%inclusion55 decks292 decks
13%synergy
Tempered Steel
13%inclusion37 decks292 decks
12%synergy
Felidar Retreat
12%inclusion36 decks292 decks
11%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
12%inclusion35 decks292 decks
9%synergy
Inexorable Tide
12%inclusion34 decks292 decks
6%synergy
True Conviction
11%inclusion31 decks292 decks
9%synergy
Storm the Vault
9.2%inclusion27 decks292 decks
7%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
9.2%inclusion27 decks292 decks
-14%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
8.9%inclusion26 decks292 decks
7%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
8.3%inclusion22 decks266 decks
-4%synergy
Artificer Class
7.9%inclusion23 decks292 decks
7%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
7.1%inclusion9 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.8%inclusion20 decks292 decks
-5%synergy
Mechanized Production
5.8%inclusion17 decks292 decks
1%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
5.8%inclusion17 decks292 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
5.5%inclusion16 decks292 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
10%inclusion29 decks292 decks
9%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
7.9%inclusion23 decks292 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.9%inclusion13 decks219 decks
0%synergy
Chandra, Spark Hunter
5.9%inclusion17 decks287 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
42%inclusion124 decks292 decks
29%synergy
Seat of the Synod
42%inclusion123 decks292 decks
29%synergy
Great Furnace
41%inclusion119 decks292 decks
28%synergy
Ancient Den
40%inclusion117 decks292 decks
27%synergy
Academy Ruins
27%inclusion79 decks292 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion73 decks292 decks
-9%synergy
Buried Ruin
24%inclusion70 decks292 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
22%inclusion64 decks292 decks
18%synergy
Inventors' Fair
22%inclusion64 decks292 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion62 decks292 decks
2%synergy
Mech Hangar
15%inclusion44 decks292 decks
15%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
14%inclusion29 decks209 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion38 decks292 decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion32 decks292 decks
-2%synergy
Archway of Innovation
11%inclusion32 decks292 decks
6%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
8.8%inclusion14 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.5%inclusion22 decks292 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.2%inclusion21 decks292 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Vault
5.8%inclusion17 decks292 decks
2%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
5.2%inclusion15 decks287 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.1%inclusion15 decks292 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion274 decks292 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion262 decks292 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
44%inclusion129 decks292 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
42%inclusion124 decks292 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
41%inclusion121 decks292 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Signet
34%inclusion99 decks292 decks
3%synergy
Boros Signet
30%inclusion87 decks292 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion84 decks292 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Signet
28%inclusion82 decks292 decks
-3%synergy
Solar Array
23%inclusion47 decks208 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion54 decks292 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion52 decks292 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion38 decks292 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion36 decks292 decks
3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion28 decks292 decks
-1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.9%inclusion26 decks292 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
8.2%inclusion24 decks292 decks
3%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
8.1%inclusion17 decks209 decks
3%synergy
The Aetherspark
8.0%inclusion23 decks287 decks
6%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
6.8%inclusion20 decks292 decks
6%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
5.8%inclusion17 decks292 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.8%inclusion17 decks292 decks
2%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
5.1%inclusion15 decks292 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion288 decks292 decks
4%synergy
Island
98%inclusion287 decks292 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion283 decks292 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion275 decks292 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Monastery
61%inclusion179 decks292 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion147 decks292 decks
-11%synergy
Glacial Fortress
49%inclusion142 decks292 decks
-6%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
49%inclusion142 decks292 decks
-3%synergy
Raugrin Triome
47%inclusion137 decks292 decks
11%synergy
Sacred Foundry
44%inclusion128 decks292 decks
3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
44%inclusion128 decks292 decks
-9%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
44%inclusion128 decks292 decks
2%synergy
Prairie Stream
43%inclusion126 decks292 decks
4%synergy
Razortide Bridge
43%inclusion126 decks292 decks
30%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
40%inclusion118 decks292 decks
28%synergy
Steam Vents
40%inclusion117 decks292 decks
-1%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
39%inclusion115 decks292 decks
27%synergy
Sea of Clouds
33%inclusion95 decks292 decks
2%synergy
Battlefield Forge
33%inclusion95 decks292 decks
-10%synergy
Spire of Industry
32%inclusion93 decks292 decks
18%synergy
Shivan Reef
31%inclusion91 decks292 decks
-11%synergy
Spectator Seating
28%inclusion81 decks292 decks
-1%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
27%inclusion80 decks292 decks
-10%synergy
Training Center
27%inclusion80 decks292 decks
-3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
26%inclusion75 decks292 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
26%inclusion75 decks292 decks
-4%synergy
Deserted Beach
25%inclusion73 decks292 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion72 decks292 decks
-2%synergy
Sundown Pass
24%inclusion69 decks292 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
24%inclusion69 decks292 decks
-4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
23%inclusion68 decks292 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
20%inclusion58 decks292 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Triumph
19%inclusion55 decks292 decks
-6%synergy
Perilous Landscape
18%inclusion54 decks292 decks
0%synergy
Power Depot
18%inclusion53 decks292 decks
16%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
17%inclusion50 decks292 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
17%inclusion50 decks292 decks
-10%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
17%inclusion49 decks292 decks
-8%synergy
Radiant Summit
16%inclusion34 decks208 decks
4%synergy
Rugged Prairie
15%inclusion45 decks292 decks
-8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion42 decks292 decks
-14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion41 decks292 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Chancery
13%inclusion39 decks292 decks
1%synergy
Port Town
13%inclusion37 decks292 decks
-5%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
12%inclusion35 decks292 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Garrison
12%inclusion35 decks292 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
12%inclusion34 decks292 decks
0%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
11%inclusion31 decks292 decks
5%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
11%inclusion31 decks292 decks
-3%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
10%inclusion30 decks292 decks
-6%synergy