Dr. Madison Li (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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Glimmer of Genius
85%inclusion53 decks62 decks
80%synergy
Brotherhood Scribe
82%inclusion51 decks62 decks
76%synergy
Automated Assembly Line
81%inclusion50 decks62 decks
75%synergy
Synth Eradicator
77%inclusion48 decks62 decks
73%synergy
Assaultron Dominator
77%inclusion48 decks62 decks
72%synergy
Robobrain War Mind
74%inclusion46 decks62 decks
71%synergy
Electrosiphon
77%inclusion48 decks62 decks
70%synergy
Liberty Prime, Recharged
74%inclusion46 decks62 decks
70%synergy
Rex, Cyber-Hound
69%inclusion43 decks62 decks
66%synergy
HELIOS One
73%inclusion45 decks62 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Sentry Bot
68%inclusion42 decks62 decks
64%synergy
Izzet Generatorium
67%inclusion39 decks58 decks
59%synergy
T-45 Power Armor
66%inclusion41 decks62 decks
62%synergy
The Motherlode, Excavator
66%inclusion41 decks62 decks
61%synergy
Behemoth of Vault 0
66%inclusion41 decks62 decks
61%synergy
Plasma Caster
65%inclusion40 decks62 decks
60%synergy
Vault 112: Sadistic Simulation
63%inclusion39 decks62 decks
60%synergy
Wake the Past
58%inclusion36 decks62 decks
48%synergy
Bespoke Battlewagon
57%inclusion33 decks58 decks
52%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
56%inclusion35 decks62 decks
51%synergy
Creatures
Solemn Simulacrum
53%inclusion33 decks62 decks
36%synergy
Roil Cartographer
52%inclusion30 decks58 decks
45%synergy
Elder Owyn Lyons
52%inclusion32 decks62 decks
49%synergy
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
50%inclusion31 decks62 decks
47%synergy
Steel Overseer
47%inclusion29 decks62 decks
38%synergy
Blaster Hulk
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
41%synergy
Whirler Virtuoso
45%inclusion28 decks62 decks
40%synergy
Synth Infiltrator
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
41%synergy
Sentinel Sarah Lyons
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
36%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
34%synergy
Arcade Gannon
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
35%synergy
Satya, Aetherflux Genius
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
34%synergy
Aethersquall Ancient
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
31%synergy
Whirler Rogue
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
32%synergy
Riddle Gate Gargoyle
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
32%synergy
Amped Raptor
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
28%synergy
Aetherstorm Roc
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
27%synergy
Sphinx of the Revelation
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Nick Valentine, Private Eye
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
29%synergy
Curie, Emergent Intelligence
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
28%synergy
Salvation Colossus
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Razorfield Ripper
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Runner
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
21%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Foundry Inspector
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Aethertorch Renegade
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
23%synergy
Shaun, Father of Synths
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Tempest Harvester
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Aurora Shifter
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Shielded Aether Thief
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Guide of Souls
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Aethertide Whale
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Electrostatic Pummeler
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
17%synergy
James, Wandering Dad
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Virulent Silencer
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Smelted Chargebug
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Aethergeode Miner
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Conduit Goblin
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Aether Inspector
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Voltstorm Angel
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Emissary of Soulfire
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Aether Swooper
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Overclocked Electromancer
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Cyclops Superconductor
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Thriving Skyclaw
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
56%inclusion35 decks62 decks
43%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
50%inclusion31 decks62 decks
-18%synergy
Tune the Narrative
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
45%synergy
Aether Spike
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
45%synergy
Galvanic Discharge
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
43%synergy
Crush Contraband
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
33%synergy
Bottle-Cap Blast
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
34%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
31%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Harnessed Lightning
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Path to Exile
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
-36%synergy
Disenchant
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Chaos Warp
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-14%synergy
Negate
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-10%synergy
Generous Gift
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-16%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
52%inclusion32 decks62 decks
40%synergy
One with the Machine
45%inclusion28 decks62 decks
42%synergy
Jolted Awake
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
39%synergy
Open the Vaults
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
40%synergy
Localized Destruction
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Confiscation Coup
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Wheel of Potential
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Suppression Ray
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Wrath of the Skies
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Reiterating Bolt
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Voyage Home
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Organic Extinction
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mystic Forge
50%inclusion31 decks62 decks
45%synergy
Decoction Module
50%inclusion31 decks62 decks
43%synergy
Aether Refinery
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
38%synergy
Stone Idol Generator
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
37%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
39%synergy
Aetherworks Marvel
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
31%synergy
Fabrication Module
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Ironworks
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
36%synergy
Unstable Amulet
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
34%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Panharmonicon
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
23%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
29%synergy
Aetherflux Conduit
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Consulate Turret
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Gonti's Aether Heart
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Expert-Level Safe
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
19%synergy
C.A.M.P.
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Glassblower's Puzzleknot
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Inventor's Axe
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Deadlock Trap
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Aethersphere Harvester
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Dynavolt Tower
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Filigree Racer
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Repurposing Bay
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Cryogen Relic
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Melded Moxite
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Animation Module
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
45%inclusion28 decks62 decks
40%synergy
Era of Innovation
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
36%synergy
Aether Revolt
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
30%synergy
Scurry of Gremlins
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Overencumbered
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Nerd Rage
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Static Prison
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Vault 13: Dweller's Journey
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Efficient Construction
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Consulate Surveillance
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Aether Meltdown
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
47%inclusion29 decks62 decks
36%synergy
Treasure Vault
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Castle Vantress
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion48 decks62 decks
-11%synergy
Sol Ring
73%inclusion45 decks62 decks
-17%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
53%inclusion33 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Solar Transformer
52%inclusion30 decks58 decks
45%synergy
Mind Stone
52%inclusion32 decks62 decks
38%synergy
Talisman of Progress
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
33%synergy
Conversion Apparatus
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
32%synergy
Thought Vessel
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Azorius Signet
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
-14%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Signet
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
-19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Signet
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-22%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion61 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion60 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion60 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion53 decks62 decks
-7%synergy
Mystic Monastery
84%inclusion52 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Prairie Stream
69%inclusion43 decks62 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
68%inclusion42 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
63%inclusion39 decks62 decks
51%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
63%inclusion39 decks62 decks
51%synergy
Spire of Industry
61%inclusion38 decks62 decks
49%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
61%inclusion38 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Sulfur Falls
61%inclusion38 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Glacial Fortress
60%inclusion37 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
60%inclusion37 decks62 decks
38%synergy
Razortide Bridge
58%inclusion36 decks62 decks
46%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
58%inclusion36 decks62 decks
31%synergy
Ferrous Lake
58%inclusion36 decks62 decks
46%synergy
Aether Hub
56%inclusion35 decks62 decks
49%synergy
Evolving Wilds
55%inclusion34 decks62 decks
27%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
55%inclusion34 decks62 decks
28%synergy
Myriad Landscape
50%inclusion31 decks62 decks
39%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
30%synergy
Path of Ancestry
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
21%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
45%inclusion28 decks62 decks
32%synergy
Ash Barrens
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
32%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
31%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Perilous Landscape
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Shivan Reef
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
-21%synergy
Port Town
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Triumph
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Battlefield Forge
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
-22%synergy
Suppression Ray
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Chancery
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
-20%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Tranquil Cove
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Boros Garrison
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Boros Guildgate
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Rugged Prairie
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-13%synergy
University Campus
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-16%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-1%synergy