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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Whirler Rogue
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
54%synergy
Master of Etherium
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
49%synergy
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
48%synergy
Silver Myr
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
46%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
45%synergy
Intangible Virtue
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
44%synergy
Negate
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
43%synergy
Steel Overseer
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
43%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
43%synergy
Foundry Inspector
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
39%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Gold Myr
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
41%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Austere Command
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Iron Myr
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Creatures
Thopter Engineer
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Ornithopter
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Meteor Golem
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Ingenious Artillerist
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Frogmite
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Faerie Impostor
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Shrieking Drake
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Deputy of Acquittals
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Whitemane Lion
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Sojourner's Companion
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Yorion, Sky Nomad
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Nick Valentine, Private Eye
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Rose Room Treasurer
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Prava of the Steel Legion
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Spirited Companion
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Rapid Augmenter
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Arabella, Abandoned Doll
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Junk Winder
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Thought Monitor
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Stonecloaker
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Hellrider
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Myr Convert
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Akal Pakal, First Among Equals
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Curie, Emergent Intelligence
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Wildfire Elemental
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Luxknight Breacher
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Flight-Deck Coordinator
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Digsite Engineer
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Bronze Guardian
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Palace Jailer
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Semester's End
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Disruption Protocol
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Thraben Charm
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Path to Exile
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-30%synergy
You Find Some Prisoners
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Suspend
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Dispatch
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-54%synergy
Focus Fire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Demand Answers
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Galvanic Discharge
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Shattering Pulse
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Electrosiphon
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Aether Spike
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Tune the Narrative
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Counterspell
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-28%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Glimmer of Genius
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Depose // Deploy
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Refute
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Frontline Rush
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Voyage Home
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Curse of the Swine
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Cleansing Nova
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Wake the Past
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Reverse Engineer
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Jolted Awake
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Requisition Raid
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Reiterating Bolt
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Localized Destruction
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Ravenform
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Contentious Plan
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
One with the Machine
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Fuss // Bother
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Thoughtcast
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Delete
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Confiscation Coup
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Automated Assembly Line
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Thopter Shop
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Generatorium
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Decoction Module
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Wedgelight Rammer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Aetherworks Marvel
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Panharmonicon
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Stone Idol Generator
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Repurposing Bay
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Aetherflux Conduit
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Aethersphere Harvester
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-17%synergy
Mystic Forge
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Fabrication Module
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Bespoke Battlewagon
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Mirrorworks
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Aether Refinery
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Animation Module
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Impact Tremors
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Inspiring Leader
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Mechanized Production
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Raid Bombardment
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Cavalcade of Calamity
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Tempered Steel
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Efficient Construction
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Era of Innovation
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Banish to Another Universe
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Static Prison
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Aether Revolt
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Scurry of Gremlins
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Consulate Surveillance
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Needle Spires
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Restless Spire
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Wandering Fumarole
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Buried Ruin
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Archway of Innovation
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Foundry of the Consuls
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Memorial to Glory
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
-32%synergy
Arcane Signet
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
-36%synergy
Azorius Signet
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Boros Signet
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
-19%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Progress
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-24%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Signet
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-32%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-20%synergy
Jeskai Banner
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Prophetic Prism
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion42 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion42 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Island
98%inclusion41 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
-26%synergy
Mystic Monastery
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Evolving Wilds
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
-16%synergy
Temple of Triumph
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Prairie Stream
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Port Town
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Perilous Landscape
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Glacial Fortress
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
-20%synergy
Ferrous Lake
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-28%synergy
Tranquil Cove
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Sulfur Falls
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-34%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Battlefield Forge
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-25%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-11%synergy
Shivan Reef
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-26%synergy
Spire of Industry
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-23%synergy
Razortide Bridge
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Alpine Meadow
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Skybridge Towers
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Boros Guildgate
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Boros Garrison
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Aether Hub
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Raucous Carnival
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy