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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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Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Raphael, the Muscle
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Donatello, Way with Machines
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Baxter, Fly in the Ointment
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Arcade Cabinet
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
64%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
57%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
53%synergy
Abzan Falconer
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
52%synergy
Foundry Inspector
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Steel Overseer
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Dispatch
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Wake the Past
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
47%inclusion9 decks19 decks
31%synergy
Surge Conductor
47%inclusion9 decks19 decks
34%synergy
Organic Extinction
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Thrummingbird
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Bronze Guardian
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
16%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
19%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Dragonscale General
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Grateful Apparition
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Mu Yanling, Wind Rider
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Kolodin, Triumph Caster
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Mm'menon, Uthros Exile
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Winged Hive Tyrant
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Thundering Raiju
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Dr. Madison Li
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Axgard Artisan
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Interface Ace
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Cloudspire Captain
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Ornithopter
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Burnished Hart
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Reluctant Role Model
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Thought Monitor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Liberty Prime, Recharged
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Vedalken Engineer
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Research Thief
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Luminarch Aspirant
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Aeronaut Admiral
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Chaos Warp
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Experimental Augury
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Wear // Tear
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Dovin's Veto
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Swan Song
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Ripples of Potential
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Destroy Evil
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Boros Charm
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Electrosiphon
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Thraben Charm
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Volt Charge
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Mana Leak
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Radstorm
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Unwind
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Legion Leadership
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Crush Contraband
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Aetherize
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Scale Blessing
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Disenchant
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Glimmer of Genius
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Serum Snare
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Cerebral Download
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Scour for Scrap
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Tezzeret's Gambit
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
28%synergy
One with the Machine
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Thoughtcast
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Damning Verdict
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Austere Command
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Voyage Home
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
From Father to Son
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
16%synergy
Requisition Raid
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Wave Goodbye
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Rip Apart
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Tune Up
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Contentious Plan
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Time Wipe
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Fumigate
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Start Your Engines
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Dance of the Manse
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Open the Vaults
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Enter the Enigma
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Fabricate
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Collective Effort
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Suplex
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Honor
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
33%synergy
Lux Artillery
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
18%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Insight Engine
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
13%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Imposter Mech
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Salvation Engine
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Moxite Refinery
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Forge
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Mechtitan Core
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Bident of Thassa
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Valor's Flagship
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Parhelion II
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Reaver Titan
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Weatherlight
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Reactor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Plasma Caster
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
The Indomitable
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
The Key to the Vault
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Golem Foundry
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Panharmonicon
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Champion's Helm
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Mindlink Mech
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Gavel of the Righteous
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Cloud Key
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Titan Forge
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Costume Closet
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
The Lunar Whale
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-4%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Cryogen Relic
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Magitek Armor
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
The Regalia
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
The Seriema
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Resourceful Defense
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Together Forever
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Inexorable Tide
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
All Will Be One
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Tempered Steel
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Citadel Siege
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Gleam of Authority
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Efficient Construction
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Mechanized Production
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Rising of the Day
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Swift Reconfiguration
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Felidar Retreat
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Born to Drive
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Leader's Talent
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Spider-Man No More
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Weapons Manufacturing
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Hardlight Containment
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Cryoshatter
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Buried Ruin
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Seat of the Synod
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Den
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Mech Hangar
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Great Furnace
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-19%synergy
Academy Ruins
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
HELIOS One
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Country Roads
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Steppe
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Mishra's Factory
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Archway of Innovation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Clive's Hideaway
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Progress
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Signet
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Signet
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Solar Array
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
16%synergy
Boros Signet
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Midnight Clock
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
0%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
0%synergy
Cargo Ship
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Island
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Monastery
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Glacial Fortress
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Prairie Stream
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Port Town
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Spire of Industry
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Sulfur Falls
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Triumph
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Razortide Bridge
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Perilous Landscape
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Tranquil Cove
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Battlefield Forge
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Rugged Prairie
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Shivan Reef
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-18%synergy
Glittering Massif
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Radiant Summit
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Azorius Chancery
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Thriving Isle
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Boros Garrison
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Power Depot
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Stone Quarry
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Thriving Heath
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Hidden Hideout
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy