Narset, Enlightened Exile (Commander) - Budget Monks

Angelo Guerrera
Jan 14, 2025
Article 100 Special - Ranking all the Jeskai Commanders
The Jesguy himself celebrates his 100th EDHREC article with a can't-miss list of the best Jeskai commanders.
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Monastery Swiftspear
95% of 22 decks +92% synergy
Jeskai Elder
91% of 22 decks +90% synergy
Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest
86% of 22 decks +83% synergy
Monastery Mentor
95% of 22 decks +81% synergy
Elsha of the Infinite
86% of 21 decks +77% synergy
Dragon Bell Monk
77% of 22 decks +77% synergy
Elusive Spellfist
73% of 22 decks +72% synergy
Flying Crane Technique
73% of 22 decks +70% synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
84% of 19 decks +69% synergy
Taigam, Ojutai Master
71% of 21 decks +68% synergy
Top Cards
Jeskai Ascendancy
82% of 22 decks +63% synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
76% of 21 decks +47% synergy
Dragon-Style Twins
68% of 22 decks +67% synergy
Mistfire Adept
68% of 22 decks +67% synergy
Mantis Rider
68% of 22 decks +67% synergy
Jeskai Charm
68% of 22 decks +65% synergy
Monk Class
67% of 21 decks +66% synergy
Jeskai Sage
64% of 22 decks +63% synergy
Strongarm Monk
64% of 22 decks +63% synergy
Myth Realized
64% of 22 decks +63% synergy
Creatures
Student of Ojutai
59% of 22 decks +58% synergy
Ojutai Exemplars
59% of 22 decks +58% synergy
Jeskai Student
55% of 22 decks +54% synergy
Sage-Eye Avengers
55% of 22 decks +54% synergy
Seeker of the Way
50% of 22 decks +49% synergy
Soulfire Grand Master
50% of 22 decks +45% synergy
Monk of the Open Hand
48% of 21 decks +47% synergy
Abbot of Keral Keep
48% of 21 decks +47% synergy
Narset, Enlightened Master
45% of 22 decks +41% synergy
Bloodfire Expert
36% of 22 decks +36% synergy
Sage of the Inward Eye
36% of 22 decks +35% synergy
Enlightened Ascetic
29% of 21 decks +28% synergy
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
29% of 21 decks +27% synergy
Riverwheel Aerialists
27% of 22 decks +27% synergy
Lotus-Eye Mystics
27% of 22 decks +27% synergy
Warden of the Eye
27% of 22 decks +27% synergy
The Archimandrite
26% of 19 decks +26% synergy
Leaping Master
23% of 22 decks +23% synergy
Jeskai Infiltrator
23% of 22 decks +23% synergy
Master of Pearls
23% of 22 decks +23% synergy
Whirlwind Adept
23% of 22 decks +23% synergy
Bloodfire Enforcers
23% of 22 decks +23% synergy
Golden-Tail Disciple
20% of 20 decks +20% synergy
Efreet Weaponmaster
18% of 22 decks +18% synergy
Pearl Lake Ancient
18% of 22 decks +18% synergy
Dragon's Eye Sentry
18% of 22 decks +18% synergy
Wandering Champion
18% of 22 decks +18% synergy
Monk Realist
18% of 22 decks +18% synergy
Lotus Path Djinn
18% of 22 decks +18% synergy
Serene Master
18% of 22 decks +18% synergy
Graceblade Artisan
14% of 22 decks +14% synergy
Highspire Mantis
14% of 22 decks +14% synergy
Zephyr Scribe
14% of 22 decks +14% synergy
Instants
Deflecting Palm
59% of 22 decks +54% synergy
Opt
55% of 22 decks +43% synergy
Swords to Plowshares
55% of 22 decks -14% synergy
Fists of Flame
52% of 21 decks +50% synergy
Negate
50% of 22 decks +31% synergy
Center Soul
45% of 22 decks +45% synergy
Artful Maneuver
41% of 22 decks +41% synergy
Ojutai's Command
41% of 22 decks +40% synergy
Defiant Strike
41% of 22 decks +40% synergy
Expedite
38% of 21 decks +33% synergy
Narset's Reversal
38% of 21 decks +33% synergy
Lightning Bolt
36% of 22 decks +28% synergy
Brainstorm
36% of 22 decks +13% synergy
Temur Battle Rage
32% of 22 decks +30% synergy
Path to Exile
32% of 22 decks -18% synergy
Emerge Unscathed
27% of 22 decks +26% synergy
Snap
27% of 22 decks +20% synergy
Ojutai's Breath
23% of 22 decks +23% synergy
Refocus
23% of 22 decks +22% synergy
Consider
20% of 20 decks +13% synergy
Reality Shift
18% of 22 decks +14% synergy
Frantic Search
18% of 22 decks +5% synergy
Loran's Escape
16% of 19 decks +14% synergy
Thrill of Possibility
14% of 21 decks +9% synergy
Swift Kick
14% of 22 decks +14% synergy
Neutralizing Blast
14% of 22 decks +14% synergy
Blessed Reincarnation
14% of 22 decks +14% synergy
Pressure Point
14% of 22 decks +14% synergy
Erase
14% of 22 decks +13% synergy
Anticipate
14% of 22 decks +13% synergy
Valorous Stance
14% of 22 decks +12% synergy
Lightning Helix
14% of 22 decks +11% synergy
Izzet Charm
14% of 22 decks +10% synergy
Boros Charm
14% of 22 decks -8% synergy
Counterspell
14% of 22 decks -22% synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
50% of 22 decks +34% synergy
Crash Through
43% of 21 decks +37% synergy
See the Truth
38% of 21 decks +35% synergy
Preordain
36% of 22 decks +23% synergy
Warlord's Fury
33% of 21 decks +31% synergy
Slip Through Space
29% of 21 decks +25% synergy
Inspired Ultimatum
24% of 21 decks +22% synergy
Serum Visions
23% of 22 decks +17% synergy
Expressive Iteration
19% of 21 decks +12% synergy
Taigam's Strike
18% of 22 decks +18% synergy
Master the Way
14% of 22 decks +14% synergy
End Hostilities
14% of 22 decks +13% synergy
Clone Legion
14% of 22 decks +13% synergy
Tormenting Voice
14% of 22 decks +13% synergy
Austere Command
14% of 22 decks +1% synergy
Faithless Looting
14% of 22 decks -0% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Scroll of the Masters
32% of 22 decks +31% synergy
Enchantments
Quiet Contemplation
32% of 22 decks +32% synergy
Skywise Teachings
32% of 22 decks +31% synergy
Monastery Siege
18% of 22 decks +17% synergy
Singing Bell Strike
14% of 22 decks +14% synergy
Battles
Invasion of Regatha
62% of 8 decks +62% synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset of the Ancient Way
62% of 21 decks +53% synergy
Jaya, Fiery Negotiator
35% of 20 decks +32% synergy
Grand Master of Flowers
33% of 21 decks +33% synergy
Narset Transcendent
14% of 22 decks +11% synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
14% of 21 decks +6% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
59% of 22 decks -31% synergy
Arcane Signet
52% of 21 decks -37% synergy
Jeskai Banner
45% of 22 decks +42% synergy
Azorius Signet
36% of 22 decks -4% synergy
Boros Signet
32% of 22 decks -5% synergy
Commander's Sphere
27% of 22 decks +8% synergy
Izzet Signet
27% of 22 decks -13% synergy
Raugrin Crystal
14% of 21 decks +9% synergy
Talisman of Creativity
14% of 21 decks -33% synergy
Talisman of Conviction
14% of 21 decks -34% synergy
Ojutai Monument
14% of 22 decks +14% synergy
Fellwar Stone
14% of 22 decks -20% synergy
Lands
Mystic Monastery
95% of 22 decks +39% synergy
Command Tower
77% of 22 decks -15% synergy
Path of Ancestry
62% of 21 decks +36% synergy
Prairie Stream
57% of 21 decks +14% synergy
Temple of Epiphany
50% of 22 decks +23% synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
45% of 22 decks +20% synergy
Evolving Wilds
45% of 22 decks +18% synergy
Exotic Orchard
45% of 22 decks -16% synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
41% of 22 decks +35% synergy
Tranquil Cove
41% of 22 decks +33% synergy
Temple of Triumph
41% of 22 decks +17% synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
36% of 22 decks +28% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
36% of 22 decks +15% synergy
Unclaimed Territory
29% of 21 decks +27% synergy
Skycloud Expanse
23% of 22 decks +5% synergy
Sulfur Falls
23% of 22 decks -21% synergy
Myriad Landscape
18% of 22 decks +3% synergy
Shivan Reef
18% of 22 decks -17% synergy
Clifftop Retreat
18% of 22 decks -23% synergy
Skybridge Towers
15% of 20 decks +14% synergy
Molten Tributary
15% of 20 decks +12% synergy
Battlefield Forge
14% of 22 decks -22% synergy
Glacial Fortress
14% of 22 decks -32% synergy