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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Moxfield
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Nobody
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Mind Transfer Protocol
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Buzz Bots
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Quintessential Katana
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mighty Mutanimals
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Automated Assembly Line
85%inclusion58 decks68 decks
80%synergy
Brotherhood Scribe
84%inclusion57 decks68 decks
78%synergy
Glimmer of Genius
82%inclusion56 decks68 decks
77%synergy
Synth Eradicator
78%inclusion53 decks68 decks
74%synergy
Electrosiphon
78%inclusion53 decks68 decks
71%synergy
Liberty Prime, Recharged
75%inclusion51 decks68 decks
71%synergy
Sentry Bot
74%inclusion50 decks68 decks
70%synergy
Assaultron Dominator
75%inclusion51 decks68 decks
70%synergy
Rex, Cyber-Hound
69%inclusion47 decks68 decks
66%synergy
Robobrain War Mind
68%inclusion46 decks68 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Izzet Generatorium
72%inclusion48 decks67 decks
64%synergy
Plasma Caster
63%inclusion43 decks68 decks
59%synergy
Behemoth of Vault 0
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
57%synergy
Bespoke Battlewagon
61%inclusion41 decks67 decks
57%synergy
The Motherlode, Excavator
60%inclusion41 decks68 decks
56%synergy
Whirler Virtuoso
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
53%synergy
Wake the Past
57%inclusion39 decks68 decks
47%synergy
T-45 Power Armor
57%inclusion39 decks68 decks
54%synergy
Decoction Module
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
49%synergy
Austere Command
54%inclusion37 decks68 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Solemn Simulacrum
54%inclusion37 decks68 decks
38%synergy
Blaster Hulk
49%inclusion33 decks67 decks
45%synergy
Elder Owyn Lyons
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
46%synergy
Roil Cartographer
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
42%synergy
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
43%synergy
Satya, Aetherflux Genius
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
41%synergy
Steel Overseer
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Razorfield Ripper
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
36%synergy
Aetherstorm Roc
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
35%synergy
Sphinx of the Revelation
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
32%synergy
Amped Raptor
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
33%synergy
Sentinel Sarah Lyons
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Runner
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Synth Infiltrator
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Salvation Colossus
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
28%synergy
Riddle Gate Gargoyle
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
30%synergy
Aurora Shifter
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
27%synergy
Aethersquall Ancient
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Arcade Gannon
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Whirler Rogue
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Guide of Souls
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Foundry Inspector
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Curie, Emergent Intelligence
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Nick Valentine, Private Eye
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Aethertorch Renegade
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Aethergeode Miner
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Aethertide Whale
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Shielded Aether Thief
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Tempest Harvester
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Conduit Goblin
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Electrostatic Pummeler
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Smelted Chargebug
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Shaun, Father of Synths
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Overclocked Electromancer
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Virulent Silencer
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Cyclops Superconductor
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Inspired Inventor
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Rook Turret
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Voltstorm Angel
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Thriving Skyclaw
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Emissary of Soulfire
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Aether Swooper
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
54%inclusion37 decks68 decks
40%synergy
Tune the Narrative
52%inclusion35 decks67 decks
48%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
45%synergy
Aether Spike
49%inclusion33 decks67 decks
46%synergy
Galvanic Discharge
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
44%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
-21%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
33%synergy
Crush Contraband
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Bottle-Cap Blast
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Harnessed Lightning
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Path to Exile
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-40%synergy
Chaos Warp
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-15%synergy
Reroute Systems
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Cerebral Download
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Negate
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-10%synergy
Disenchant
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Jolted Awake
54%inclusion36 decks67 decks
48%synergy
One with the Machine
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
45%synergy
Localized Destruction
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
37%synergy
Open the Vaults
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
35%synergy
Confiscation Coup
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Wheel of Potential
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Suppression Ray
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Voyage Home
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Wrath of the Skies
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Reiterating Bolt
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Organic Extinction
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Thoughtcast
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Boomerang Basics
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aether Refinery
52%inclusion35 decks67 decks
46%synergy
Aetherworks Marvel
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
37%synergy
Mystic Forge
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
37%synergy
Stone Idol Generator
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
37%synergy
Fabrication Module
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
36%synergy
Aetherflux Conduit
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
31%synergy
Gonti's Aether Heart
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Panharmonicon
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Ironworks
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Unstable Amulet
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
26%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Consulate Turret
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Aethersphere Harvester
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Glassblower's Puzzleknot
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Inventor's Axe
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Filigree Racer
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
12%synergy
C.A.M.P.
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Expert-Level Safe
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Turtle Van
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dynavolt Tower
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Deadlock Trap
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Cryogen Relic
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Melded Moxite
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Animation Module
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Repurposing Bay
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Broadcast Rambler
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Valor's Flagship
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Mangler
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Cloudspire Skycycle
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Burner Rocket
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Phoenix Down
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Warrior's Sword
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Instant Ramen
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Vault 112: Sadistic Simulation
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
50%synergy
Era of Innovation
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
42%synergy
Mechanized Production
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
37%synergy
Aether Revolt
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
33%synergy
Scurry of Gremlins
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Static Prison
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Overencumbered
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Consulate Surveillance
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Nerd Rage
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Efficient Construction
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Vault 13: Dweller's Journey
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
HELIOS One
71%inclusion48 decks68 decks
64%synergy
Buried Ruin
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
34%synergy
Treasure Vault
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Seat of the Synod
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Castle Vantress
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Den
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Great Furnace
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion52 decks68 decks
-12%synergy
Sol Ring
71%inclusion48 decks68 decks
-19%synergy
Solar Transformer
61%inclusion41 decks67 decks
55%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Progress
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Conversion Apparatus
45%inclusion30 decks67 decks
39%synergy
Mind Stone
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Thought Vessel
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Azorius Signet
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
-16%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Signet
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Boros Signet
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-22%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy
White Auracite
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion68 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion67 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion67 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Monastery
90%inclusion61 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Command Tower
82%inclusion56 decks68 decks
-10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
68%inclusion46 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Prairie Stream
66%inclusion45 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
49%synergy
Spire of Industry
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
48%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
39%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
49%synergy
Sulfur Falls
60%inclusion41 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Razortide Bridge
60%inclusion41 decks68 decks
47%synergy
Glacial Fortress
60%inclusion41 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Aether Hub
60%inclusion41 decks68 decks
53%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Ferrous Lake
57%inclusion39 decks68 decks
45%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
57%inclusion39 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Evolving Wilds
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Path of Ancestry
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Myriad Landscape
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Ash Barrens
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
33%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Perilous Landscape
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Port Town
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Reef
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
-19%synergy
Temple of Triumph
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Battlefield Forge
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
-22%synergy
Suppression Ray
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Azorius Chancery
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
-20%synergy
Tranquil Cove
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Boros Garrison
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Gate
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Guildgate
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Rugged Prairie
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-15%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-17%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Molten Tributary
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy