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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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MTGStocks
Lasting Tarfire
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Pyrrhic Strike
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Loch Mare
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Flitterwing Nuisance
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Abzan Falconer
65%inclusion34 decks52 decks
64%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
63%inclusion33 decks52 decks
61%synergy
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
62%inclusion32 decks52 decks
60%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
62%inclusion32 decks52 decks
59%synergy
Steel Overseer
67%inclusion35 decks52 decks
58%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
58%inclusion30 decks52 decks
56%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
60%inclusion31 decks52 decks
54%synergy
The Ozolith
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
53%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
53%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion33 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
63%inclusion33 decks52 decks
51%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
60%inclusion31 decks52 decks
47%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
58%inclusion30 decks52 decks
47%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
41%synergy
Counterspell
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
46%synergy
Path to Exile
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Foundry Inspector
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
45%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Rhystic Study
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Smothering Tithe
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-7%synergy
Jeska's Will
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
29%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
36%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
40%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
43%synergy
Surge Conductor
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
29%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
32%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
38%synergy
Danny Pink
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
37%synergy
Lion Sash
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
35%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
36%synergy
Thrummingbird
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
28%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
30%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Thundering Raiju
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
27%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Bronze Guardian
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Grateful Apparition
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Walking Ballista
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Thought Monitor
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Filigree Vector
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Axgard Artisan
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Mindless Automaton
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
13%synergy
SP//dr, Piloted by Peni
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Scrap Trawler
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Arcbound Reclaimer
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Etched Oracle
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Reluctant Role Model
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
29%synergy
Dispatch
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
32%synergy
Experimental Augury
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
31%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Ripples of Potential
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
22%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Generous Gift
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Dovin's Veto
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Stubborn Denial
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Denial
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-9%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Disenchant
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Volt Charge
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Serum Snare
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Duplication
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Wake the Past
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
40%synergy
Damning Verdict
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
38%synergy
Organic Extinction
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
32%synergy
Wave Goodbye
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
35%synergy
Fabricate
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Requisition Raid
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
19%synergy
One with the Machine
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Thoughtcast
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Voyage Home
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
-7%synergy
Contentious Plan
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Stock Up
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Dance of the Manse
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Windfall
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Split Up
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-7%synergy
Invoke Justice
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Collective Effort
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Reckless Handling
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lux Artillery
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
35%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Unwinding Clock
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Insight Engine
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-11%synergy
Mechtitan Core
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Cloud Key
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Moxite Refinery
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Sculpting Steel
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Forge
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Repurposing Bay
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Salvation Engine
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Reaver Titan
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Forge
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Reactor
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Parhelion II
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
The Indomitable
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Throne of Geth
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Bident of Thassa
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Enchantments
Resourceful Defense
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
42%synergy
All Will Be One
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
33%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
35%synergy
Together Forever
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
34%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
29%synergy
Felidar Retreat
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
12%synergy
True Conviction
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Inexorable Tide
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Artificer Class
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Tempered Steel
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Storm the Vault
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Citadel Siege
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Saheeli, Filigree Master
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
65%inclusion34 decks52 decks
53%synergy
Great Furnace
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
40%synergy
Ancient Den
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
36%synergy
Seat of the Synod
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
34%synergy
Inventors' Fair
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Academy Ruins
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Buried Ruin
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
-19%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Archway of Innovation
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Mech Hangar
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
High Market
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Drannith Ruins
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Nesting Grounds
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion50 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion48 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Progress
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Boros Signet
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Signet
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Signet
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Solar Array
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
6%synergy
The Aetherspark
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-16%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion52 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Island
100%inclusion52 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion52 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion51 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
58%inclusion30 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Mystic Monastery
58%inclusion30 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Glacial Fortress
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Raugrin Triome
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Sacred Foundry
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Sea of Clouds
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Shivan Reef
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Steam Vents
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Battlefield Forge
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
30%synergy
Prairie Stream
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Razortide Bridge
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
28%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
28%synergy
Training Center
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Spire of Industry
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Spectator Seating
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Deserted Beach
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Perilous Landscape
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Sundown Pass
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Power Depot
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
-8%synergy
Azorius Chancery
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Rugged Prairie
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Port Town
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Triumph
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-14%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-13%synergy
Mystic Gate
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Radiant Summit
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Ferrous Lake
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
0%synergy