Gavi, Nest Warden (Commander) - Upgraded

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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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Giant Koi
2.9%inclusion2 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Mongoose Lizard
1.5%inclusion1 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
1.4%inclusion1 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
1.4%inclusion1 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Lyla, Holographic Assistant
1.1%inclusion1 decks88 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Forgotten Cave
96%inclusion240 decks250 decks
93%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
97%inclusion242 decks250 decks
93%synergy
Secluded Steppe
95%inclusion238 decks250 decks
91%synergy
Remote Isle
93%inclusion232 decks250 decks
91%synergy
Smoldering Crater
92%inclusion231 decks250 decks
90%synergy
Drifting Meadow
92%inclusion230 decks250 decks
90%synergy
Astral Drift
89%inclusion223 decks250 decks
87%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
86%inclusion215 decks250 decks
84%synergy
Desert of the True
85%inclusion213 decks250 decks
83%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
85%inclusion213 decks250 decks
83%synergy
Top Cards
Neutralize
85%inclusion213 decks250 decks
83%synergy
Dismantling Wave
80%inclusion200 decks250 decks
76%synergy
Tectonic Reformation
78%inclusion194 decks250 decks
76%synergy
Fluctuator
78%inclusion194 decks250 decks
76%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
77%inclusion193 decks250 decks
73%synergy
Valiant Rescuer
74%inclusion186 decks250 decks
73%synergy
Akroma's Vengeance
72%inclusion181 decks250 decks
71%synergy
Cast Out
72%inclusion180 decks250 decks
70%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
69%inclusion172 decks250 decks
67%synergy
Drannith Stinger
68%inclusion171 decks250 decks
67%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
37%inclusion93 decks250 decks
21%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
21%inclusion53 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Rhystic Study
20%inclusion49 decks250 decks
-1%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
15%inclusion37 decks250 decks
-4%synergy
Smothering Tithe
15%inclusion37 decks250 decks
-5%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion34 decks250 decks
-1%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
13%inclusion32 decks250 decks
11%synergy
Mystical Tutor
5.6%inclusion14 decks250 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Curator of Mysteries
68%inclusion170 decks250 decks
66%synergy
The Locust God
66%inclusion164 decks250 decks
60%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
58%inclusion146 decks250 decks
57%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
58%inclusion144 decks250 decks
56%synergy
Brallin, Skyshark Rider
50%inclusion124 decks250 decks
49%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
43%inclusion108 decks250 decks
41%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
43%inclusion107 decks250 decks
41%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
41%inclusion98 decks241 decks
39%synergy
Herald of the Forgotten
40%inclusion101 decks250 decks
39%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
38%inclusion94 decks250 decks
34%synergy
Rooting Moloch
36%inclusion90 decks250 decks
35%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
36%inclusion90 decks250 decks
35%synergy
Homunculus Horde
34%inclusion83 decks244 decks
33%synergy
Flourishing Fox
33%inclusion83 decks250 decks
32%synergy
Containment Construct
32%inclusion79 decks250 decks
30%synergy
Yidaro, Wandering Monster
30%inclusion74 decks250 decks
29%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
29%inclusion73 decks250 decks
27%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
28%inclusion71 decks250 decks
28%synergy
Drannith Healer
28%inclusion70 decks250 decks
27%synergy
Sun Titan
27%inclusion68 decks250 decks
21%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
27%inclusion67 decks250 decks
26%synergy
Waxen Shapethief
25%inclusion60 decks241 decks
24%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
25%inclusion62 decks250 decks
24%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
24%inclusion59 decks250 decks
22%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
23%inclusion57 decks248 decks
22%synergy
Basri, Tomorrow's Champion
22%inclusion52 decks241 decks
21%synergy
Marauding Mako
21%inclusion50 decks241 decks
20%synergy
Eternal Dragon
20%inclusion51 decks250 decks
20%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
18%inclusion46 decks250 decks
15%synergy
Spellpyre Phoenix
18%inclusion46 decks250 decks
18%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
18%inclusion44 decks244 decks
17%synergy
Scrounging Skyray
17%inclusion41 decks241 decks
16%synergy
Esper Sentinel
15%inclusion37 decks250 decks
-6%synergy
Rhet-Tomb Mystic
15%inclusion35 decks241 decks
14%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
14%inclusion36 decks250 decks
9%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
14%inclusion35 decks250 decks
10%synergy
Timeless Dragon
14%inclusion34 decks250 decks
13%synergy
Vedalken Aethermage
14%inclusion34 decks250 decks
13%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
12%inclusion30 decks250 decks
8%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
12%inclusion30 decks250 decks
11%synergy
Chasm Skulker
12%inclusion29 decks250 decks
9%synergy
Captain Howler, Sea Scourge
11%inclusion27 decks241 decks
10%synergy
The Council of Four
11%inclusion28 decks250 decks
9%synergy
Detective of the Month
11%inclusion27 decks249 decks
10%synergy
Aven Wind Guide
11%inclusion27 decks250 decks
10%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
11%inclusion27 decks250 decks
6%synergy
Akim, the Soaring Wind
11%inclusion27 decks250 decks
10%synergy
Drownyard Lurker
11%inclusion26 decks247 decks
10%synergy
Jo Grant
10%inclusion26 decks250 decks
10%synergy
Ethereal Investigator
9.2%inclusion23 decks250 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Forsake the Worldly
65%inclusion163 decks250 decks
64%synergy
Complicate
60%inclusion151 decks250 decks
59%synergy
Hieroglyphic Illumination
58%inclusion146 decks250 decks
57%synergy
Countervailing Winds
57%inclusion142 decks250 decks
55%synergy
Angelsong
50%inclusion124 decks250 decks
48%synergy
Starstorm
48%inclusion120 decks250 decks
47%synergy
Miscalculation
46%inclusion115 decks250 decks
45%synergy
Zenith Flare
45%inclusion112 decks250 decks
44%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
36%inclusion89 decks250 decks
-33%synergy
Radiant's Judgment
34%inclusion85 decks250 decks
33%synergy
Shredded Sails
33%inclusion83 decks250 decks
33%synergy
Rebuild
30%inclusion76 decks250 decks
30%synergy
Akroma's Blessing
27%inclusion68 decks250 decks
27%synergy
Gallant Strike
27%inclusion65 decks241 decks
26%synergy
Path to Exile
20%inclusion50 decks250 decks
-29%synergy
Mage's Guile
19%inclusion48 decks250 decks
19%synergy
Censor
19%inclusion47 decks250 decks
18%synergy
Rescind
16%inclusion39 decks250 decks
15%synergy
Choking Tethers
14%inclusion36 decks250 decks
14%synergy
Deem Worthy
13%inclusion33 decks250 decks
13%synergy
Clear
13%inclusion32 decks250 decks
13%synergy
Counterspell
13%inclusion32 decks250 decks
-22%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion29 decks250 decks
8%synergy
Gilded Light
11%inclusion28 decks250 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion26 decks250 decks
-6%synergy
Skycrash
8.7%inclusion21 decks241 decks
8%synergy
Wipe Clean
8.4%inclusion21 decks250 decks
8%synergy
Dovin's Veto
7.2%inclusion18 decks250 decks
-11%synergy
Fuel the Flames
7.1%inclusion17 decks241 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
6.4%inclusion16 decks250 decks
-7%synergy
Generous Gift
6.4%inclusion16 decks250 decks
-16%synergy
Chaos Warp
6.0%inclusion15 decks250 decks
-16%synergy
Brainstorm
6.0%inclusion15 decks250 decks
-14%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.6%inclusion14 decks250 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.2%inclusion13 decks248 decks
-4%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.2%inclusion13 decks250 decks
2%synergy
Boros Charm
5.2%inclusion13 decks250 decks
-15%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
5.2%inclusion13 decks250 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Decree of Justice
64%inclusion160 decks250 decks
63%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
57%inclusion143 decks250 decks
56%synergy
Slice and Dice
49%inclusion123 decks250 decks
48%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
45%inclusion108 decks241 decks
44%synergy
Windfall
30%inclusion75 decks250 decks
20%synergy
Sweltering Suns
27%inclusion67 decks250 decks
26%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
25%inclusion63 decks250 decks
22%synergy
Lórien Revealed
22%inclusion54 decks250 decks
19%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
22%inclusion54 decks250 decks
17%synergy
Step Through
20%inclusion51 decks250 decks
19%synergy
Migratory Route
18%inclusion46 decks250 decks
17%synergy
Trade the Helm
15%inclusion36 decks241 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
10%inclusion25 decks250 decks
-12%synergy
Descend upon the Sinful
8.8%inclusion22 decks250 decks
9%synergy
Decree of Annihilation
7.2%inclusion18 decks250 decks
7%synergy
Sacred Excavation
7.2%inclusion18 decks250 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.0%inclusion15 decks250 decks
-3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.0%inclusion15 decks250 decks
3%synergy
Go for Blood
5.2%inclusion13 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Monument to Endurance
66%inclusion158 decks241 decks
64%synergy
Abandoned Sarcophagus
56%inclusion139 decks250 decks
54%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
46%inclusion114 decks250 decks
43%synergy
Bag of Holding
16%inclusion39 decks250 decks
15%synergy
Currency Converter
15%inclusion38 decks250 decks
15%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
12%inclusion30 decks250 decks
10%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
11%inclusion27 decks241 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.4%inclusion21 decks250 decks
-4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.0%inclusion20 decks250 decks
-17%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
7.2%inclusion18 decks250 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.8%inclusion17 decks250 decks
-16%synergy
Enchantments
Ominous Seas
67%inclusion168 decks250 decks
65%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
64%inclusion159 decks250 decks
60%synergy
New Perspectives
64%inclusion159 decks250 decks
62%synergy
Astral Slide
62%inclusion154 decks250 decks
60%synergy
Decree of Silence
56%inclusion139 decks250 decks
55%synergy
Crystalline Resonance
48%inclusion119 decks250 decks
47%synergy
Drake Haven
39%inclusion98 decks250 decks
38%synergy
Shark Typhoon
35%inclusion87 decks250 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Rift
28%inclusion70 decks250 decks
27%synergy
Improbable Alliance
25%inclusion62 decks250 decks
23%synergy
Escape Protocol
19%inclusion48 decks250 decks
19%synergy
Impact Tremors
17%inclusion42 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Unpredictable Cyclone
15%inclusion38 decks250 decks
15%synergy
Divine Visitation
14%inclusion36 decks250 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion33 decks250 decks
0%synergy
Anointed Procession
12%inclusion30 decks250 decks
6%synergy
Warleader's Call
11%inclusion27 decks249 decks
4%synergy
Lay Claim
10%inclusion24 decks250 decks
9%synergy
Spirit Cairn
9.2%inclusion23 decks250 decks
9%synergy
Curiosity
8.4%inclusion21 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Flame Blitz
7.6%inclusion19 decks250 decks
7%synergy
Hoofprints of the Stag
7.2%inclusion18 decks250 decks
7%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
6.5%inclusion16 decks247 decks
2%synergy
Intangible Virtue
6.4%inclusion16 decks250 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.0%inclusion15 decks249 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Master of Time
25%inclusion62 decks250 decks
21%synergy
Chandra, Flamecaller
10%inclusion24 decks250 decks
9%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
7.2%inclusion18 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Desert of the Fervent
82%inclusion206 decks250 decks
81%synergy
Reliquary Tower
72%inclusion180 decks250 decks
38%synergy
Blasted Landscape
45%inclusion113 decks250 decks
44%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
23%inclusion57 decks250 decks
20%synergy
Temple of the False God
16%inclusion39 decks250 decks
9%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion27 decks250 decks
-3%synergy
Hostile Desert
8.0%inclusion20 decks250 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.0%inclusion15 decks250 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion229 decks250 decks
3%synergy
Sol Ring
90%inclusion225 decks250 decks
0%synergy
Raugrin Crystal
84%inclusion210 decks250 decks
81%synergy
Azorius Signet
61%inclusion152 decks250 decks
26%synergy
Izzet Signet
58%inclusion145 decks250 decks
24%synergy
Boros Signet
50%inclusion126 decks250 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
36%inclusion91 decks250 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
33%inclusion82 decks250 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Progress
30%inclusion74 decks250 decks
-16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
28%inclusion71 decks250 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
28%inclusion70 decks250 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion48 decks250 decks
-13%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion24 decks250 decks
-4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.6%inclusion19 decks250 decks
3%synergy
Bonder's Ornament
5.2%inclusion13 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion247 decks250 decks
4%synergy
Island
99%inclusion247 decks250 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion241 decks250 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion241 decks250 decks
4%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
92%inclusion231 decks250 decks
80%synergy
Raugrin Triome
76%inclusion191 decks250 decks
39%synergy
Ash Barrens
70%inclusion174 decks250 decks
62%synergy
Exotic Orchard
65%inclusion163 decks250 decks
4%synergy
Perilous Landscape
55%inclusion136 decks247 decks
36%synergy
Mystic Monastery
54%inclusion136 decks250 decks
-4%synergy
Shivan Reef
54%inclusion135 decks250 decks
15%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
51%inclusion128 decks250 decks
10%synergy
Steam Vents
49%inclusion123 decks250 decks
9%synergy
Sacred Foundry
46%inclusion116 decks250 decks
7%synergy
Prairie Stream
45%inclusion112 decks250 decks
4%synergy
Glittering Massif
41%inclusion40 decks98 decks
32%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
40%inclusion101 decks250 decks
27%synergy
Azorius Chancery
39%inclusion98 decks250 decks
26%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
34%inclusion85 decks250 decks
12%synergy
Boros Garrison
34%inclusion84 decks250 decks
23%synergy
Capital City
34%inclusion47 decks140 decks
33%synergy
Training Center
33%inclusion83 decks250 decks
1%synergy
Night Market
33%inclusion79 decks241 decks
32%synergy
Spectator Seating
31%inclusion77 decks250 decks
0%synergy
Sea of Clouds
30%inclusion76 decks250 decks
-1%synergy
Arid Mesa
29%inclusion73 decks250 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
29%inclusion73 decks250 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
27%inclusion68 decks250 decks
-2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
24%inclusion60 decks250 decks
-26%synergy
Battlefield Forge
22%inclusion56 decks250 decks
-18%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
22%inclusion54 decks250 decks
-12%synergy
Deserted Beach
21%inclusion52 decks250 decks
-2%synergy
Glacial Fortress
20%inclusion50 decks250 decks
-32%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
18%inclusion46 decks250 decks
-30%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion45 decks250 decks
6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
16%inclusion41 decks250 decks
-6%synergy
Sundown Pass
14%inclusion34 decks250 decks
-6%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
12%inclusion30 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion29 decks250 decks
8%synergy
Volcanic Island
11%inclusion27 decks250 decks
-1%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
10%inclusion26 decks250 decks
4%synergy
Tundra
10%inclusion26 decks250 decks
-1%synergy
Fiery Islet
10%inclusion26 decks250 decks
3%synergy
Plateau
10%inclusion25 decks250 decks
-1%synergy
Rugged Prairie
10%inclusion24 decks250 decks
-11%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
10%inclusion24 decks250 decks
-12%synergy
Mystic Gate
8.4%inclusion21 decks250 decks
-4%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
7.6%inclusion19 decks250 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.3%inclusion18 decks248 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.2%inclusion18 decks250 decks
-1%synergy