Optimus Prime, Hero (Commander) - Budget

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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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Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Araña, Heart of the Spider
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Costume Closet
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
61%inclusion252 decks414 decks
59%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
53%inclusion221 decks414 decks
52%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
51%inclusion212 decks414 decks
50%synergy
Foundry Inspector
56%inclusion232 decks414 decks
49%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
46%inclusion190 decks414 decks
45%synergy
Steel Overseer
50%inclusion205 decks414 decks
41%synergy
Abzan Falconer
42%inclusion174 decks414 decks
40%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
41%inclusion169 decks414 decks
39%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
42%inclusion172 decks414 decks
37%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
37%inclusion155 decks414 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
47%inclusion196 decks414 decks
35%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
45%inclusion188 decks414 decks
-23%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
41%inclusion170 decks414 decks
24%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
39%inclusion162 decks414 decks
27%synergy
Wake the Past
36%inclusion149 decks414 decks
26%synergy
Negate
36%inclusion147 decks414 decks
19%synergy
Path to Exile
34%inclusion139 decks414 decks
-16%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
33%inclusion135 decks414 decks
32%synergy
Together Forever
33%inclusion135 decks414 decks
32%synergy
Organic Extinction
32%inclusion132 decks414 decks
24%synergy
Creatures
Ainok Bond-Kin
31%inclusion129 decks414 decks
31%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
31%inclusion127 decks414 decks
26%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
30%inclusion125 decks414 decks
27%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
28%inclusion67 decks237 decks
26%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
28%inclusion117 decks414 decks
26%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
28%inclusion116 decks414 decks
26%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
27%inclusion94 decks353 decks
26%synergy
Thrummingbird
26%inclusion109 decks414 decks
19%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
25%inclusion104 decks414 decks
25%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
24%inclusion101 decks414 decks
24%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
22%inclusion90 decks414 decks
21%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
21%inclusion88 decks414 decks
16%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
21%inclusion85 decks414 decks
19%synergy
Thundering Raiju
20%inclusion84 decks414 decks
19%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
20%inclusion83 decks414 decks
19%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
20%inclusion83 decks414 decks
20%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
20%inclusion72 decks365 decks
11%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
19%inclusion80 decks414 decks
19%synergy
Surge Conductor
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
18%inclusion43 decks243 decks
15%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
16%inclusion67 decks414 decks
12%synergy
Bronze Guardian
16%inclusion65 decks414 decks
13%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
15%inclusion64 decks414 decks
15%synergy
Axgard Artisan
15%inclusion64 decks414 decks
15%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
15%inclusion63 decks414 decks
11%synergy
Burnished Hart
15%inclusion62 decks414 decks
13%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
14%inclusion58 decks414 decks
12%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
14%inclusion58 decks414 decks
14%synergy
Elite Scaleguard
14%inclusion57 decks414 decks
14%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
14%inclusion57 decks414 decks
6%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
13%inclusion53 decks414 decks
12%synergy
Master of Etherium
12%inclusion51 decks414 decks
11%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
12%inclusion51 decks414 decks
7%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
12%inclusion49 decks414 decks
12%synergy
Research Thief
12%inclusion49 decks414 decks
11%synergy
Grateful Apparition
12%inclusion48 decks414 decks
8%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
11%inclusion47 decks414 decks
0%synergy
Emissary Escort
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Thought Monitor
10%inclusion43 decks414 decks
4%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
-1%synergy
Lion Sash
10%inclusion41 decks414 decks
8%synergy
Arcbound Slasher
10%inclusion41 decks414 decks
10%synergy
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
10%inclusion39 decks397 decks
7%synergy
Towashi Guide-Bot
9.4%inclusion39 decks414 decks
9%synergy
Arcbound Prototype
9.4%inclusion39 decks414 decks
9%synergy
Arcbound Stinger
9.2%inclusion38 decks414 decks
9%synergy
Dragonscale General
9.2%inclusion38 decks414 decks
9%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
9.2%inclusion38 decks414 decks
4%synergy
Iron Apprentice
8.9%inclusion37 decks414 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
30%inclusion126 decks414 decks
-4%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
30%inclusion125 decks414 decks
23%synergy
Dispatch
29%inclusion122 decks414 decks
16%synergy
Experimental Augury
25%inclusion105 decks414 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion104 decks414 decks
3%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion101 decks414 decks
2%synergy
Disenchant
22%inclusion90 decks414 decks
20%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
14%inclusion59 decks414 decks
9%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
12%inclusion50 decks414 decks
11%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion46 decks414 decks
4%synergy
Wear // Tear
10%inclusion43 decks414 decks
3%synergy
Take Up the Shield
10%inclusion41 decks414 decks
9%synergy
Reject Imperfection
10%inclusion40 decks414 decks
9%synergy
Unbounded Potential
8.9%inclusion37 decks414 decks
9%synergy
Serum Snare
8.7%inclusion36 decks414 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
7.7%inclusion32 decks414 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.2%inclusion30 decks414 decks
3%synergy
Boros Charm
6.3%inclusion26 decks414 decks
-15%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.3%inclusion26 decks414 decks
-3%synergy
Armed and Armored
6.3%inclusion26 decks414 decks
6%synergy
Loran's Escape
5.8%inclusion24 decks414 decks
4%synergy
Demand Answers
5.6%inclusion23 decks410 decks
4%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.3%inclusion19 decks361 decks
-1%synergy
Brainstorm
5.1%inclusion21 decks414 decks
-15%synergy
Divert Disaster
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Tezzeret's Gambit
29%inclusion118 decks414 decks
19%synergy
Thoughtcast
27%inclusion110 decks414 decks
23%synergy
Austere Command
20%inclusion83 decks414 decks
8%synergy
Requisition Raid
20%inclusion75 decks382 decks
17%synergy
One with the Machine
16%inclusion68 decks414 decks
13%synergy
Voyage Home
15%inclusion36 decks240 decks
12%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
13%inclusion55 decks414 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
13%inclusion53 decks414 decks
-10%synergy
Contentious Plan
11%inclusion46 decks414 decks
9%synergy
Delete
8.0%inclusion33 decks414 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
8.0%inclusion33 decks414 decks
-6%synergy
Collective Effort
8.0%inclusion33 decks414 decks
7%synergy
Time Wipe
7.0%inclusion29 decks414 decks
1%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.8%inclusion28 decks414 decks
-7%synergy
Reckless Handling
6.8%inclusion28 decks414 decks
6%synergy
Rip Apart
6.5%inclusion27 decks414 decks
5%synergy
Dance of the Manse
5.8%inclusion24 decks414 decks
4%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
5.6%inclusion23 decks414 decks
4%synergy
Recommission
5.6%inclusion23 decks414 decks
5%synergy
Invoke Justice
5.3%inclusion22 decks414 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion122 decks414 decks
6%synergy
Lux Artillery
28%inclusion116 decks414 decks
23%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
24%inclusion98 decks414 decks
11%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
17%inclusion72 decks414 decks
14%synergy
Mechtitan Core
17%inclusion72 decks414 decks
17%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
16%inclusion65 decks414 decks
15%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Bident of Thassa
12%inclusion51 decks414 decks
3%synergy
Salvation Engine
11%inclusion26 decks237 decks
10%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
10%inclusion42 decks414 decks
10%synergy
Sculpting Steel
10%inclusion42 decks414 decks
8%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
10%inclusion42 decks414 decks
10%synergy
Parhelion II
9.4%inclusion39 decks414 decks
9%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
9.4%inclusion39 decks414 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Forge
9.2%inclusion38 decks414 decks
4%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
9.2%inclusion38 decks414 decks
9%synergy
The Key to the Vault
8.6%inclusion33 decks383 decks
6%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
-7%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
7.8%inclusion19 decks243 decks
7%synergy
Weatherlight
7.7%inclusion32 decks414 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
7.3%inclusion29 decks397 decks
6%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
7.0%inclusion29 decks414 decks
6%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
6.6%inclusion26 decks396 decks
5%synergy
Throne of Geth
6.0%inclusion25 decks414 decks
5%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
5.3%inclusion22 decks414 decks
1%synergy
Imposter Mech
5.3%inclusion22 decks414 decks
4%synergy
Passenger Ferry
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Recovery Unit
5.1%inclusion21 decks414 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Tempered Steel
22%inclusion90 decks414 decks
21%synergy
Felidar Retreat
16%inclusion68 decks414 decks
15%synergy
Rising of the Day
15%inclusion64 decks414 decks
11%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
10%inclusion43 decks414 decks
10%synergy
Citadel Siege
8.7%inclusion36 decks414 decks
9%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
7.5%inclusion31 decks414 decks
4%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
7.2%inclusion30 decks414 decks
-18%synergy
Gleam of Authority
6.5%inclusion27 decks414 decks
6%synergy
All That Glitters
6.0%inclusion25 decks414 decks
4%synergy
Mechanized Production
5.8%inclusion24 decks414 decks
1%synergy
Resourceful Defense
5.8%inclusion24 decks414 decks
0%synergy
Born to Drive
5.8%inclusion24 decks414 decks
6%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
5.1%inclusion10 decks195 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
14%inclusion58 decks414 decks
13%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
13%inclusion54 decks414 decks
11%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
5.1%inclusion21 decks414 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion89 decks414 decks
1%synergy
Buried Ruin
18%inclusion75 decks414 decks
7%synergy
Mech Hangar
15%inclusion61 decks414 decks
14%synergy
Karn's Bastion
11%inclusion44 decks414 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion44 decks414 decks
5%synergy
Seat of the Synod
10%inclusion42 decks414 decks
-2%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
8.9%inclusion37 decks414 decks
4%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
7.5%inclusion31 decks414 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Den
6.5%inclusion27 decks414 decks
-5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.5%inclusion27 decks414 decks
-27%synergy
Great Furnace
6.5%inclusion27 decks414 decks
-5%synergy
Archway of Innovation
6.3%inclusion22 decks350 decks
1%synergy
Restless Bivouac
5.8%inclusion24 decks414 decks
5%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
5.1%inclusion21 decks414 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion325 decks414 decks
-11%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion316 decks414 decks
-12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
44%inclusion184 decks414 decks
30%synergy
Azorius Signet
40%inclusion165 decks414 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Signet
34%inclusion142 decks414 decks
0%synergy
Boros Signet
32%inclusion134 decks414 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion119 decks414 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion111 decks414 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
27%inclusion110 decks414 decks
-18%synergy
Talisman of Progress
24%inclusion101 decks414 decks
-21%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
21%inclusion86 decks414 decks
-23%synergy
Solar Array
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
10%inclusion42 decks414 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.4%inclusion39 decks414 decks
-15%synergy
Fire Diamond
9.4%inclusion39 decks414 decks
8%synergy
Marble Diamond
9.2%inclusion38 decks414 decks
8%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.7%inclusion36 decks414 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.8%inclusion28 decks414 decks
-3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.0%inclusion25 decks414 decks
-3%synergy
Hedron Archive
6.0%inclusion25 decks414 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.6%inclusion23 decks414 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion411 decks414 decks
5%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion411 decks414 decks
5%synergy
Island
99%inclusion410 decks414 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
77%inclusion320 decks414 decks
-15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
55%inclusion226 decks414 decks
27%synergy
Mystic Monastery
53%inclusion220 decks414 decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion196 decks414 decks
-14%synergy
Prairie Stream
42%inclusion172 decks414 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
36%inclusion150 decks414 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
36%inclusion148 decks414 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Triumph
35%inclusion143 decks414 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
33%inclusion137 decks414 decks
6%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
32%inclusion131 decks414 decks
26%synergy
Tranquil Cove
30%inclusion126 decks414 decks
23%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
29%inclusion120 decks414 decks
22%synergy
Razortide Bridge
25%inclusion103 decks414 decks
13%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
25%inclusion103 decks414 decks
13%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
24%inclusion101 decks414 decks
-25%synergy
Azorius Chancery
24%inclusion99 decks414 decks
11%synergy
Boros Garrison
24%inclusion99 decks414 decks
14%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
22%inclusion91 decks414 decks
10%synergy
Glacial Fortress
22%inclusion90 decks414 decks
-31%synergy
Sulfur Falls
21%inclusion89 decks414 decks
-29%synergy
Battlefield Forge
20%inclusion84 decks414 decks
-21%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion84 decks414 decks
-7%synergy
Perilous Landscape
20%inclusion71 decks353 decks
1%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
20%inclusion83 decks414 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion81 decks414 decks
8%synergy
Spire of Industry
20%inclusion81 decks414 decks
7%synergy
Port Town
19%inclusion78 decks414 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
18%inclusion75 decks414 decks
5%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
15%inclusion62 decks414 decks
-3%synergy
Shivan Reef
15%inclusion61 decks414 decks
-25%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
13%inclusion52 decks414 decks
-2%synergy
Power Depot
11%inclusion47 decks414 decks
9%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
10%inclusion41 decks414 decks
-24%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
9.2%inclusion38 decks414 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Isle
8.9%inclusion37 decks414 decks
5%synergy
Boros Guildgate
8.9%inclusion37 decks414 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Heath
8.9%inclusion37 decks414 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Bluff
8.7%inclusion36 decks414 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
8.0%inclusion33 decks414 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.7%inclusion32 decks414 decks
0%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
7.7%inclusion32 decks414 decks
-5%synergy
Ferrous Lake
7.3%inclusion29 decks397 decks
-5%synergy
Stone Quarry
6.3%inclusion26 decks414 decks
5%synergy
Rugged Prairie
6.3%inclusion26 decks414 decks
-14%synergy
Highland Lake
5.3%inclusion22 decks414 decks
5%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.3%inclusion19 decks361 decks
-1%synergy
Meandering River
5.1%inclusion21 decks414 decks
4%synergy