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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Metalhead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fugitive Droid
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Big Mother Mouser
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Hidden Hideout
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Double Jump // Flying Kick
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
61%inclusion259 decks427 decks
59%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
54%inclusion231 decks427 decks
53%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
52%inclusion222 decks427 decks
51%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
48%inclusion203 decks427 decks
46%synergy
Foundry Inspector
53%inclusion225 decks427 decks
45%synergy
Steel Overseer
52%inclusion223 decks427 decks
42%synergy
Abzan Falconer
42%inclusion180 decks427 decks
40%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
39%inclusion167 decks427 decks
38%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
41%inclusion175 decks427 decks
37%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
50%inclusion212 decks427 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
50%inclusion212 decks427 decks
-19%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
44%inclusion187 decks427 decks
31%synergy
Wake the Past
41%inclusion176 decks427 decks
31%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
41%inclusion175 decks427 decks
24%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
40%inclusion72 decks179 decks
24%synergy
Surge Conductor
38%inclusion68 decks179 decks
25%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
38%inclusion162 decks427 decks
37%synergy
Dispatch
38%inclusion162 decks427 decks
24%synergy
Organic Extinction
37%inclusion160 decks427 decks
29%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
36%inclusion155 decks427 decks
26%synergy
Creatures
Thrummingbird
32%inclusion136 decks427 decks
23%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
31%inclusion134 decks427 decks
31%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
31%inclusion131 decks427 decks
26%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
30%inclusion126 decks427 decks
27%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
29%inclusion124 decks427 decks
29%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
28%inclusion118 decks427 decks
26%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
27%inclusion114 decks427 decks
25%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
26%inclusion100 decks389 decks
25%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
25%inclusion71 decks288 decks
23%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
23%inclusion45 decks192 decks
13%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
22%inclusion95 decks427 decks
22%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
22%inclusion94 decks427 decks
16%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
22%inclusion94 decks427 decks
21%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
22%inclusion93 decks427 decks
21%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
21%inclusion85 decks400 decks
13%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
20%inclusion85 decks427 decks
19%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
20%inclusion84 decks427 decks
11%synergy
Bronze Guardian
19%inclusion82 decks427 decks
17%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
19%inclusion81 decks427 decks
6%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
19%inclusion80 decks427 decks
18%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
19%inclusion80 decks427 decks
18%synergy
Thundering Raiju
19%inclusion79 decks427 decks
17%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
17%inclusion73 decks427 decks
17%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
17%inclusion73 decks427 decks
10%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
17%inclusion49 decks294 decks
14%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
16%inclusion67 decks427 decks
15%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
16%inclusion67 decks427 decks
10%synergy
Thought Monitor
15%inclusion65 decks427 decks
8%synergy
Axgard Artisan
15%inclusion62 decks427 decks
14%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
14%inclusion60 decks427 decks
10%synergy
Burnished Hart
13%inclusion57 decks427 decks
11%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
13%inclusion56 decks427 decks
9%synergy
Elite Scaleguard
13%inclusion54 decks427 decks
12%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
12%inclusion53 decks427 decks
12%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
12%inclusion53 decks427 decks
10%synergy
Depthshaker Titan
12%inclusion22 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
12%inclusion52 decks427 decks
12%synergy
Grateful Apparition
12%inclusion50 decks427 decks
8%synergy
Research Thief
11%inclusion49 decks427 decks
11%synergy
Master of Etherium
11%inclusion48 decks427 decks
10%synergy
Mindless Automaton
11%inclusion47 decks427 decks
8%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
11%inclusion46 decks427 decks
5%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
10%inclusion43 decks427 decks
10%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
9.4%inclusion40 decks427 decks
5%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
9.1%inclusion36 decks394 decks
6%synergy
Hangarback Walker
9.1%inclusion39 decks427 decks
5%synergy
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
9.1%inclusion39 decks427 decks
6%synergy
Roadkill Rodney
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
9.0%inclusion15 decks167 decks
7%synergy
Lion Sash
8.7%inclusion37 decks427 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Negate
34%inclusion147 decks427 decks
19%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion139 decks427 decks
-3%synergy
Path to Exile
32%inclusion138 decks427 decks
-17%synergy
Experimental Augury
32%inclusion136 decks427 decks
24%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion126 decks427 decks
7%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
30%inclusion126 decks427 decks
22%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion109 decks427 decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
21%inclusion89 decks427 decks
19%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
17%inclusion72 decks427 decks
12%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion43 decks427 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
10%inclusion43 decks427 decks
9%synergy
Wear // Tear
9.1%inclusion39 decks427 decks
2%synergy
Shellshock
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Reject Imperfection
8.9%inclusion38 decks427 decks
8%synergy
Take Up the Shield
8.4%inclusion36 decks427 decks
8%synergy
Unbounded Potential
8.0%inclusion34 decks427 decks
8%synergy
Ripples of Potential
7.7%inclusion33 decks427 decks
-2%synergy
Serum Snare
7.5%inclusion32 decks427 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.3%inclusion31 decks427 decks
-2%synergy
Reality Shift
6.8%inclusion29 decks427 decks
4%synergy
Armed and Armored
5.9%inclusion25 decks427 decks
6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
5.9%inclusion25 decks427 decks
-13%synergy
Loran's Escape
5.6%inclusion24 decks427 decks
4%synergy
Demand Answers
5.6%inclusion24 decks427 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
5.6%inclusion24 decks427 decks
2%synergy
Boros Charm
5.6%inclusion24 decks427 decks
-15%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
5.4%inclusion23 decks427 decks
2%synergy
Swan Song
5.4%inclusion23 decks427 decks
-12%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.0%inclusion20 decks397 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
28%inclusion118 decks427 decks
24%synergy
Austere Command
19%inclusion80 decks427 decks
7%synergy
One with the Machine
18%inclusion77 decks427 decks
15%synergy
Requisition Raid
16%inclusion68 decks415 decks
14%synergy
Voyage Home
15%inclusion44 decks291 decks
13%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
13%inclusion55 decks427 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
12%inclusion53 decks427 decks
-10%synergy
Contentious Plan
12%inclusion50 decks427 decks
9%synergy
Delete
7.5%inclusion32 decks427 decks
7%synergy
Collective Effort
6.6%inclusion28 decks427 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.1%inclusion26 decks427 decks
-7%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.1%inclusion26 decks427 decks
3%synergy
Universal Surveillance
5.9%inclusion25 decks427 decks
3%synergy
Fumigate
5.6%inclusion24 decks427 decks
3%synergy
Recommission
5.6%inclusion24 decks427 decks
5%synergy
Supreme Verdict
5.6%inclusion24 decks427 decks
-7%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
5.2%inclusion22 decks427 decks
4%synergy
Reckless Handling
5.2%inclusion22 decks427 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lux Artillery
36%inclusion153 decks427 decks
30%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
31%inclusion57 decks182 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion121 decks427 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
24%inclusion103 decks427 decks
13%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
22%inclusion39 decks179 decks
8%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
18%inclusion76 decks427 decks
15%synergy
Moxite Refinery
17%inclusion31 decks179 decks
9%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
17%inclusion72 decks427 decks
16%synergy
Insight Engine
16%inclusion29 decks179 decks
3%synergy
Mechtitan Core
16%inclusion69 decks427 decks
15%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
13%inclusion23 decks179 decks
3%synergy
Bident of Thassa
11%inclusion48 decks427 decks
2%synergy
Salvation Engine
11%inclusion32 decks288 decks
10%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
10%inclusion43 decks427 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Forge
10%inclusion42 decks427 decks
4%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
9.4%inclusion40 decks427 decks
9%synergy
Parhelion II
9.1%inclusion39 decks427 decks
8%synergy
Sculpting Steel
8.9%inclusion38 decks427 decks
6%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
8.9%inclusion38 decks427 decks
9%synergy
Cloud Key
8.4%inclusion36 decks427 decks
2%synergy
Weatherlight
8.0%inclusion34 decks427 decks
7%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
8.0%inclusion34 decks427 decks
8%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
7.5%inclusion22 decks294 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
7.3%inclusion31 decks427 decks
6%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
6.8%inclusion29 decks427 decks
6%synergy
The Key to the Vault
6.7%inclusion28 decks416 decks
4%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
6.3%inclusion27 decks427 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Reactor
5.9%inclusion25 decks427 decks
1%synergy
Throne of Geth
5.6%inclusion24 decks427 decks
5%synergy
Imposter Mech
5.6%inclusion24 decks427 decks
4%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
5.4%inclusion23 decks427 decks
2%synergy
Lux Cannon
5.4%inclusion23 decks427 decks
0%synergy
Costume Closet
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Gavel of the Righteous
5.2%inclusion22 decks427 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Together Forever
32%inclusion137 decks427 decks
31%synergy
Tempered Steel
22%inclusion95 decks427 decks
21%synergy
Felidar Retreat
15%inclusion66 decks427 decks
14%synergy
Resourceful Defense
15%inclusion65 decks427 decks
9%synergy
Rising of the Day
14%inclusion58 decks427 decks
9%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
9.4%inclusion40 decks427 decks
9%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
7.5%inclusion32 decks427 decks
4%synergy
Citadel Siege
7.5%inclusion32 decks427 decks
7%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
6.3%inclusion27 decks427 decks
-18%synergy
Gleam of Authority
5.9%inclusion25 decks427 decks
6%synergy
Born to Drive
5.6%inclusion24 decks427 decks
5%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
5.6%inclusion14 decks252 decks
-7%synergy
Mechanized Production
5.4%inclusion23 decks427 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
15%inclusion62 decks427 decks
13%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
12%inclusion50 decks427 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
24%inclusion103 decks427 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion83 decks427 decks
0%synergy
Karn's Bastion
17%inclusion71 decks427 decks
4%synergy
Seat of the Synod
16%inclusion69 decks427 decks
3%synergy
Mech Hangar
13%inclusion57 decks427 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Den
13%inclusion56 decks427 decks
1%synergy
Great Furnace
12%inclusion52 decks427 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
7.7%inclusion33 decks427 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.5%inclusion32 decks427 decks
2%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
6.6%inclusion28 decks427 decks
4%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
5.9%inclusion25 decks427 decks
2%synergy
Archway of Innovation
5.4%inclusion21 decks386 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion344 decks427 decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion337 decks427 decks
-10%synergy
Azorius Signet
41%inclusion173 decks427 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
40%inclusion172 decks427 decks
28%synergy
Izzet Signet
34%inclusion146 decks427 decks
2%synergy
Boros Signet
32%inclusion136 decks427 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion112 decks427 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
26%inclusion111 decks427 decks
-18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion107 decks427 decks
-7%synergy
Solar Array
25%inclusion44 decks179 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Progress
24%inclusion104 decks427 decks
-21%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
19%inclusion83 decks427 decks
-23%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
12%inclusion53 decks427 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion43 decks427 decks
-14%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
9.1%inclusion39 decks427 decks
8%synergy
Marble Diamond
7.7%inclusion33 decks427 decks
7%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.5%inclusion32 decks427 decks
6%synergy
Sky Diamond
6.8%inclusion29 decks427 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.1%inclusion26 decks427 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.6%inclusion24 decks427 decks
-4%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
5.6%inclusion24 decks427 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion426 decks427 decks
5%synergy
Island
100%inclusion425 decks427 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion425 decks427 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
80%inclusion341 decks427 decks
-13%synergy
Mystic Monastery
60%inclusion255 decks427 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
56%inclusion239 decks427 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion224 decks427 decks
-9%synergy
Prairie Stream
41%inclusion176 decks427 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
39%inclusion165 decks427 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Triumph
37%inclusion158 decks427 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
36%inclusion155 decks427 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
35%inclusion151 decks427 decks
18%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
32%inclusion136 decks427 decks
-19%synergy
Razortide Bridge
31%inclusion133 decks427 decks
18%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
30%inclusion129 decks427 decks
18%synergy
Glacial Fortress
29%inclusion124 decks427 decks
-25%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
29%inclusion124 decks427 decks
16%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
28%inclusion121 decks427 decks
23%synergy
Tranquil Cove
28%inclusion121 decks427 decks
21%synergy
Sulfur Falls
28%inclusion118 decks427 decks
-25%synergy
Spire of Industry
26%inclusion112 decks427 decks
13%synergy
Battlefield Forge
26%inclusion110 decks427 decks
-16%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
26%inclusion109 decks427 decks
19%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
24%inclusion102 decks427 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
22%inclusion93 decks427 decks
10%synergy
Boros Garrison
21%inclusion88 decks427 decks
11%synergy
Shivan Reef
20%inclusion86 decks427 decks
-21%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion86 decks427 decks
-8%synergy
Perilous Landscape
20%inclusion78 decks389 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion72 decks427 decks
6%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
16%inclusion70 decks427 decks
-20%synergy
Port Town
16%inclusion70 decks427 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
16%inclusion68 decks427 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Summit
16%inclusion28 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Glittering Massif
14%inclusion25 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
13%inclusion55 decks427 decks
0%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
12%inclusion53 decks427 decks
-4%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
11%inclusion47 decks427 decks
-3%synergy
Rugged Prairie
11%inclusion45 decks427 decks
-12%synergy
Power Depot
10%inclusion44 decks427 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Bluff
9.1%inclusion39 decks427 decks
5%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
9.1%inclusion39 decks427 decks
-15%synergy
Thriving Heath
8.9%inclusion38 decks427 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Isle
8.7%inclusion37 decks427 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
8.0%inclusion34 decks427 decks
6%synergy
Boros Guildgate
7.5%inclusion32 decks427 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.3%inclusion31 decks427 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
7.3%inclusion31 decks427 decks
5%synergy
Ferrous Lake
6.6%inclusion28 decks427 decks
-5%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
5.6%inclusion24 decks427 decks
0%synergy