Cayth, Famed Mechanist (Commander) - Budget Core

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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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Whirler Rogue
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
49%synergy
Master of Etherium
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
47%synergy
Steel Overseer
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
44%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
43%synergy
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
43%synergy
Silver Myr
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
42%synergy
Foundry Inspector
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
41%synergy
Intangible Virtue
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
41%synergy
Negate
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
40%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
37%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
37%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Gold Myr
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
38%synergy
Austere Command
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Iron Myr
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Impact Tremors
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Creatures
Arcbound Shikari
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Thopter Engineer
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Ornithopter
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Meteor Golem
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Faerie Impostor
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Shrieking Drake
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Ingenious Artillerist
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Thought Monitor
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Deputy of Acquittals
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Frogmite
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Whitemane Lion
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Nick Valentine, Private Eye
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Rose Room Treasurer
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Yorion, Sky Nomad
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Sojourner's Companion
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Rapid Augmenter
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Prava of the Steel Legion
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Spirited Companion
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Stonecloaker
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Junk Winder
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Arabella, Abandoned Doll
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Myr Convert
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Hellrider
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Curie, Emergent Intelligence
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Akal Pakal, First Among Equals
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Wildfire Elemental
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Digsite Engineer
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Roil Cartographer
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Burnished Hart
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Bronze Guardian
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Master Trinketeer
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Sentinel Sarah Lyons
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Semester's End
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Disruption Protocol
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Thraben Charm
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Chaos Warp
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Dispatch
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-51%synergy
Path to Exile
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-32%synergy
Focus Fire
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
You Find Some Prisoners
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Suspend
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Galvanic Discharge
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Electrosiphon
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Demand Answers
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Glimmer of Genius
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Drill Too Deep
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Refute
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Shattering Pulse
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Aether Spike
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Counterspell
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-29%synergy
Generous Gift
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-15%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Tune the Narrative
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Wear // Tear
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Depose // Deploy
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Experimental Augury
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Voyage Home
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Wake the Past
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Curse of the Swine
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Cleansing Nova
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Jolted Awake
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Requisition Raid
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Reverse Engineer
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Localized Destruction
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Contentious Plan
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Reiterating Bolt
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Thoughtcast
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Ravenform
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
One with the Machine
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Fuss // Bother
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Confiscation Coup
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Delete
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Bident of Thassa
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Automated Assembly Line
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Thopter Shop
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Generatorium
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Decoction Module
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Aetherworks Marvel
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Panharmonicon
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Warmaker Gunship
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Insight Engine
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Rescue Skiff
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Moxite Refinery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Lumen-Class Frigate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Stone Idol Generator
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Aether Refinery
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Bespoke Battlewagon
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Mirrorworks
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Wedgelight Rammer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Uthros Scanship
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
The Seriema
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Repurposing Bay
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Conduit
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Animation Module
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-19%synergy
Fabrication Module
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
T-45 Power Armor
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Aethersphere Harvester
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Forge
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Lux Artillery
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Inspiring Leader
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Mechanized Production
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Raid Bombardment
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Tempered Steel
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Cavalcade of Calamity
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Efficient Construction
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Static Prison
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Aether Revolt
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Scurry of Gremlins
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Era of Innovation
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Banish to Another Universe
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Muster the Departed
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Consulate Surveillance
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Needle Spires
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Buried Ruin
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Wandering Fumarole
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Restless Spire
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Archway of Innovation
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Karn's Bastion
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-13%synergy
Foundry of the Consuls
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Memorial to Glory
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
-31%synergy
Arcane Signet
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
-32%synergy
Azorius Signet
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Boros Signet
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
-14%synergy
Talisman of Progress
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
-20%synergy
Izzet Signet
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-26%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-19%synergy
Jeskai Banner
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Solar Array
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Prophetic Prism
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Solar Transformer
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Conversion Apparatus
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion48 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion48 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Island
98%inclusion47 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
-22%synergy
Mystic Monastery
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Evolving Wilds
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Triumph
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Prairie Stream
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Glacial Fortress
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
-15%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Perilous Landscape
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Port Town
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Ferrous Lake
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
-24%synergy
Sulfur Falls
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
-30%synergy
Battlefield Forge
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
-20%synergy
Tranquil Cove
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Shivan Reef
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-23%synergy
Spire of Industry
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-11%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-20%synergy
Azorius Chancery
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Radiant Summit
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Boros Garrison
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Razortide Bridge
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Alpine Meadow
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Skybridge Towers
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Glittering Massif
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Boros Guildgate
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Sacred Peaks
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Aether Hub
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-18%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy