Cayth, Famed Mechanist (Commander) - Optimized

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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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Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Urza, Lord High Artificer
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
50%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Skullclamp
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Academy Ruins
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
-20%synergy
Esper Sentinel
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Path to Exile
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Impact Tremors
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Foundry Inspector
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Panharmonicon
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Thought Monitor
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Smothering Tithe
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Rhystic Study
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
16%synergy
The One Ring
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Protection
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Ornithopter of Paradise
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Steel Overseer
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Ingenious Artillerist
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Thopter Engineer
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Surge Conductor
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Pinnacle Emissary
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Master of Etherium
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Agate Instigator
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Walking Ballista
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Ornithopter
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Saheeli, the Sun's Brilliance
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Displacer Kitten
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Scrap Trawler
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Whirler Rogue
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Digsite Engineer
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Iron Myr
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Flux Channeler
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Bronze Guardian
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Master Transmuter
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Silver Myr
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Gold Myr
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Rapid Augmenter
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Palladium Myr
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Jhoira, Ageless Innovator
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Lesser Masticore
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Dispatch
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Mana Drain
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Charm
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Whir of Invention
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Dovin's Veto
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Scour for Scrap
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Experimental Augury
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Crush Contraband
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Eerie Interlude
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Ephemerate
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Access Denied
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Glimmer of Genius
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Desynchronization
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Think Twice
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Opt
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Thoughtcast
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Organic Extinction
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Blasphemous Act
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Supreme Verdict
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Relm's Sketching
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Ponder
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Voyage Home
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Wake the Past
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Delete
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Requisition Raid
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Contentious Plan
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Confiscation Coup
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
March of Progress
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Unwinding Clock
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Forge
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-10%synergy
Repurposing Bay
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Throne of Geth
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Sculpting Steel
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Forge
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Bident of Thassa
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Insight Engine
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Clock of Omens
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Shadowspear
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Contagion Engine
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Forsaken Monument
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Voltaic Key
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Decoction Module
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Magistrate's Scepter
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Aetherworks Marvel
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Salvation Engine
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Cloud Key
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Radiant Lotus
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Semblance Anvil
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Warleader's Call
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Anointed Procession
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Mechanized Production
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Intruder Alarm
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Weapons Manufacturing
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Intangible Virtue
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Storm the Vault
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Resourceful Defense
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Tempered Steel
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Legion Loyalty
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Inexorable Tide
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Efficient Construction
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Teleportation Circle
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
As Foretold
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Training Grounds
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Saheeli, the Gifted
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Saheeli Rai
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Den
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Buried Ruin
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Great Furnace
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Inventors' Fair
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Archway of Innovation
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Treasure Vault
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Karn's Bastion
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Secluded Starforge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Castle Vantress
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Fomori Vault
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Tolaria West
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion40 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion38 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
-15%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
-18%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
-19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
-10%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Basalt Monolith
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Solar Array
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Signet
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-26%synergy
Boros Signet
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-23%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Empowered Autogenerator
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Signet
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-26%synergy
Coalition Relic
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
93%inclusion43 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion43 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Island
93%inclusion43 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion41 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Raugrin Triome
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Steam Vents
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Sacred Foundry
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Monastery
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
-20%synergy
Glacial Fortress
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
-15%synergy
Flooded Strand
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Spire of Industry
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Sea of Clouds
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
-18%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Shivan Reef
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Razortide Bridge
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Spectator Seating
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
-18%synergy
Training Center
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Arid Mesa
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Battlefield Forge
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
-12%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Deserted Beach
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Prairie Stream
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
-17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Perilous Landscape
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Rugged Prairie
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Sundown Pass
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-12%synergy
Mystic Gate
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Tundra
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Power Depot
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-14%synergy
Glimmervoid
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Volcanic Island
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Plateau
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Port Town
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-8%synergy