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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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Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
79%inclusion46 decks58 decks
78%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
69%inclusion40 decks58 decks
68%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
64%inclusion37 decks58 decks
63%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
62%inclusion36 decks58 decks
61%synergy
Foundry Inspector
67%inclusion39 decks58 decks
60%synergy
Steel Overseer
64%inclusion37 decks58 decks
54%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
57%inclusion33 decks58 decks
53%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
53%inclusion31 decks58 decks
52%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
64%inclusion37 decks58 decks
51%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
52%inclusion30 decks58 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Wake the Past
57%inclusion33 decks58 decks
47%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
37%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
-18%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
44%synergy
Dispatch
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
32%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Thoughtcast
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
39%synergy
Organic Extinction
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
33%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Path to Exile
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
-11%synergy
Creatures
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
36%synergy
Abzan Falconer
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
34%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
35%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
33%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
32%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Bronze Guardian
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Thought Monitor
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Thrummingbird
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Research Thief
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Master of Etherium
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Scrap Trawler
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Diversion Unit
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Surge Conductor
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Miles "Tails" Prower
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Assaultron Dominator
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Elder Owyn Lyons
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Liberty Prime, Recharged
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Meteor Golem
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Unbreakable Formation
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
30%synergy
Negate
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Experimental Augury
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Disenchant
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Boros Charm
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-9%synergy
Reject Imperfection
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Take Up the Shield
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Spectral Interference
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Bounce Off
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Reality Heist
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Serum Snare
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Loran's Escape
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Stern Lesson
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Hindering Light
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Wear // Tear
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Glimmer of Genius
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Demand Answers
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Kill Shot
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Crush Contraband
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Scour for Scrap
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Suit Up
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Access Denied
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-15%synergy
Reality Shift
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Disruption Protocol
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Unbounded Potential
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Resculpt
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Electrosiphon
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
One with the Machine
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Voyage Home
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Austere Command
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Requisition Raid
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-9%synergy
Collision Course
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Faithless Looting
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Full Throttle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Tune Up
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Reverse Engineer
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Dance of the Manse
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Wave Goodbye
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Forging the Anchor
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Repair and Recharge
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Wrath of God
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Reckless Handling
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Universal Surveillance
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Combat Tutorial
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
From Father to Son
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Delete
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Deep Analysis
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Rise and Shine
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Collective Effort
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Recommission
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Lux Artillery
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
32%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
30%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Mechtitan Core
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Sculpting Steel
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Forge
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Insight Engine
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
The Key to the Vault
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Parhelion II
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Weatherlight
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Animation Module
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Repurposing Bay
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Salvation Engine
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Gastal Thrillroller
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Guidelight Matrix
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Hulldrifter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Possession Engine
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Aether Syphon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Cloudspire Skycycle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Midnight Mangler
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Plasma Caster
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Automated Assembly Line
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Quick-Draw Katana
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
T-45 Power Armor
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Throne of Geth
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Bident of Thassa
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Imposter Mech
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-3%synergy
Moxite Refinery
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Auxiliary Boosters
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Unidentified Hovership
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Adventurer's Airship
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
The Lunar Whale
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
The Regalia
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Unwinding Clock
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Cloud Key
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Manifold Key
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Tempered Steel
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
35%synergy
Together Forever
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
34%synergy
Felidar Retreat
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Resourceful Defense
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Mechanized Production
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Roadside Assistance
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Rising of the Day
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
4%synergy
All That Glitters
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Vault 112: Sadistic Simulation
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Born to Drive
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-17%synergy
Storm the Vault
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Weapons Manufacturing
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Hardlight Containment
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Inexorable Tide
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Pia's Revolution
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Kaladesh
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Saheeli, the Gifted
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Seat of the Synod
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Karn's Bastion
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Den
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Mech Hangar
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Great Furnace
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Archway of Innovation
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Reef Roads
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Rocky Roads
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-24%synergy
Country Roads
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Restless Bivouac
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
HELIOS One
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion51 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion47 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Signet
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Signet
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Boros Signet
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
-14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
-18%synergy
Talisman of Progress
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
-23%synergy
Solar Array
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Marble Diamond
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Fire Diamond
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Slagstone Refinery
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Hedron Archive
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Pristine Talisman
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Network Terminal
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Solar Transformer
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Honored Heirloom
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Colossal Plow
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Relic of Legends
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion58 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Island
100%inclusion58 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion58 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
74%inclusion43 decks58 decks
-18%synergy
Prairie Stream
62%inclusion36 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Evolving Wilds
59%inclusion34 decks58 decks
31%synergy
Mystic Monastery
55%inclusion32 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
36%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
34%synergy
Razortide Bridge
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
34%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
-17%synergy
Temple of Triumph
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Spire of Industry
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Glacial Fortress
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
-25%synergy
Battlefield Forge
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
-13%synergy
Tranquil Cove
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Sulfur Falls
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
-25%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Shivan Reef
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
-20%synergy
Azorius Chancery
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Boros Garrison
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Port Town
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Power Depot
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Perilous Landscape
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-24%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Highland Lake
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Meandering River
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Ferrous Lake
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Bluff
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Heath
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Stone Quarry
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Isle
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Boros Guildgate
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Glittering Massif
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-1%synergy