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

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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Iron Man, Armored Avenger
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Red Hulk
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Vision Quest
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
War Machine, Legacy of Iron
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Viv Vision, Teen Synthezoid
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
63%inclusion43 decks68 decks
62%synergy
Steel Overseer
69%inclusion47 decks68 decks
59%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
59%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
58%synergy
Abzan Falconer
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
57%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
57%inclusion39 decks68 decks
55%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
55%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
52%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
52%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
65%inclusion44 decks68 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion45 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
60%inclusion41 decks68 decks
47%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
44%synergy
Counterspell
57%inclusion39 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Foundry Inspector
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
49%synergy
Path to Exile
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
55%inclusion32 decks58 decks
45%synergy
Resourceful Defense
54%inclusion37 decks68 decks
47%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
47%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
53%inclusion30 decks57 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Rhystic Study
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Jeska's Will
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
47%synergy
Surge Conductor
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
33%synergy
Esper Sentinel
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Danny Pink
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
41%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
34%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
38%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Thrummingbird
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Bronze Guardian
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Lion Sash
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Pensive Professor
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
24%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Thought Monitor
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Thundering Raiju
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Walking Ballista
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Grateful Apparition
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Hangarback Walker
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
14%synergy
SP//dr, Piloted by Peni
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Filigree Vector
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Arcbound Reclaimer
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Axgard Artisan
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
37%synergy
Boros Charm
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Experimental Augury
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Ripples of Potential
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Akroma's Will
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Stubborn Denial
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Drain
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Denial
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Swan Song
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Volt Charge
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Serum Snare
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Scour for Scrap
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Tezzeret's Gambit
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
37%synergy
Wake the Past
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
37%synergy
Organic Extinction
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
37%synergy
Damning Verdict
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
38%synergy
Wave Goodbye
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
37%synergy
Fabricate
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Requisition Raid
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
19%synergy
One with the Machine
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Thoughtcast
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Voyage Home
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-10%synergy
Contentious Plan
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Stock Up
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
Windfall
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Austere Command
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
47%synergy
Lux Artillery
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
41%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Unwinding Clock
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Insight Engine
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Forge
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-9%synergy
Cloud Key
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Forge
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Reaver Titan
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Throne of Geth
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Mechtitan Core
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
The Ooze
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Salvation Engine
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Parhelion II
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Bident of Thassa
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
3%synergy
The Seriema
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
0%synergy
The Indomitable
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Reactor
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-0%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
The Regalia
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
38%synergy
Together Forever
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
33%synergy
All Will Be One
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Inexorable Tide
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
12%synergy
True Conviction
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Felidar Retreat
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Tempered Steel
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Armor Wars
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Storm the Vault
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Artificer Class
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Gleam of Authority
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-18%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
65%inclusion44 decks68 decks
51%synergy
Great Furnace
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
37%synergy
Ancient Den
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
34%synergy
Seat of the Synod
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
34%synergy
Academy Ruins
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Buried Ruin
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Inventors' Fair
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
-16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Archway of Innovation
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Mech Hangar
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
High Market
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Nesting Grounds
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion63 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion62 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Signet
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Boros Signet
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Signet
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Solar Array
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-10%synergy
The Aetherspark
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Opal
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion67 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Island
97%inclusion66 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion65 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion65 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Glacial Fortress
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Monastery
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Raugrin Triome
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Sacred Foundry
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Steam Vents
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Shivan Reef
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Sea of Clouds
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Battlefield Forge
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Razortide Bridge
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Prairie Stream
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Training Center
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Spire of Industry
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Spectator Seating
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Deserted Beach
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Perilous Landscape
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Sundown Pass
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Flooded Strand
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Azorius Chancery
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Power Depot
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
-9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Triumph
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Port Town
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-12%synergy
Rugged Prairie
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-9%synergy
Hidden Hideout
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-12%synergy
Mystic Gate
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Radiant Summit
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-3%synergy