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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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Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
58%synergy
Organic Extinction
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Steel Overseer
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Dispatch
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Thought Monitor
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Panharmonicon
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Foundry Inspector
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Rhystic Study
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Urza, Prince of Kroog
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Pinnacle Emissary
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Master of Etherium
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Esper Sentinel
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Hangarback Walker
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Surge Conductor
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Filigree Vector
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Gold Myr
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Digsite Engineer
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Chief Engineer
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Angel of Invention
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Saheeli, the Sun's Brilliance
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Silver Myr
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Iron Myr
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Whirler Rogue
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Arabella, Abandoned Doll
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
The Jolly Balloon Man
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Agate Instigator
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Crystalline Crawler
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
The Reality Chip
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Ingenious Artillerist
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Soulherder
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Securitron Squadron
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Sentinel Sarah Lyons
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Nick Valentine, Private Eye
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Norin the Wary
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Dovin's Veto
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Path to Exile
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-24%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Ephemerate
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Eerie Interlude
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Semester's End
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Boros Charm
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Scour for Scrap
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Experimental Augury
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Access Denied
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Ripples of Potential
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Essence Flux
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Negate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Reality Shift
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Mana Drain
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Perplexing Test
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Disallow
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Momentary Blink
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
It'll Quench Ya!
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Wake the Past
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Voyage Home
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Thoughtcast
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Supreme Verdict
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Requisition Raid
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Delete
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Ponder
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Damning Verdict
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Fabricate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Fumigate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Reverse Engineer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sunfall
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Unwinding Clock
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Mystic Forge
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Insight Engine
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Cloud Key
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
The Ozolith
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Thopter Shop
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Bident of Thassa
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
The Seriema
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Nettlecyst
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Repurposing Bay
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Throne of Geth
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Forge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Lux Artillery
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Sculpting Steel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Impact Tremors
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Warleader's Call
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Mechanized Production
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Nahiri's Resolve
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Intruder Alarm
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Resourceful Defense
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Kindred Discovery
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Felidar Retreat
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Coastal Piracy
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Divine Visitation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Intangible Virtue
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Tempered Steel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Ancient Den
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Great Furnace
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Buried Ruin
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Academy Ruins
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Inventors' Fair
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Archway of Innovation
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Karn's Bastion
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Vault
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Secluded Starforge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Remote Farm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Sandstone Needle
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Castle Vantress
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Sol Ring
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Progress
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Azorius Signet
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-19%synergy
Solar Array
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Opal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Island
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Monastery
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Sulfur Falls
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Glacial Fortress
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Spire of Industry
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Razortide Bridge
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Sacred Foundry
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Shivan Reef
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Battlefield Forge
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Steam Vents
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Perilous Landscape
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Prairie Stream
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sea of Clouds
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Spectator Seating
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Raugrin Triome
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Scalding Tarn
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Training Center
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Ferrous Lake
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Port Town
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Sundown Pass
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Tranquil Cove
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Power Depot
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Gate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Rugged Prairie
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Radiant Summit
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Command Bridge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy