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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Big Mother Mouser
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Metalhead
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Fugitive Droid
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Hidden Hideout
4.8%inclusion3 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Baxter Stockman
4.8%inclusion3 decks63 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
58%inclusion256 decks442 decks
57%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
54%inclusion237 decks442 decks
53%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
50%inclusion221 decks442 decks
49%synergy
Foundry Inspector
52%inclusion232 decks442 decks
45%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
45%inclusion198 decks442 decks
44%synergy
Steel Overseer
53%inclusion235 decks442 decks
43%synergy
Abzan Falconer
42%inclusion187 decks442 decks
40%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
38%inclusion170 decks442 decks
37%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
49%inclusion218 decks442 decks
37%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
40%inclusion176 decks442 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
50%inclusion221 decks442 decks
-18%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
43%inclusion188 decks442 decks
29%synergy
Wake the Past
41%inclusion182 decks442 decks
31%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
40%inclusion178 decks442 decks
24%synergy
Dispatch
39%inclusion173 decks442 decks
25%synergy
Surge Conductor
39%inclusion81 decks210 decks
25%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
38%inclusion80 decks210 decks
22%synergy
Organic Extinction
37%inclusion165 decks442 decks
29%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
37%inclusion164 decks442 decks
26%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
37%inclusion163 decks442 decks
36%synergy
Creatures
Thrummingbird
32%inclusion141 decks442 decks
23%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
31%inclusion135 decks442 decks
30%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
29%inclusion129 decks442 decks
29%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
27%inclusion61 decks224 decks
17%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
27%inclusion120 decks442 decks
23%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
27%inclusion118 decks442 decks
24%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
26%inclusion114 decks442 decks
24%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
25%inclusion105 decks419 decks
24%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
25%inclusion79 decks319 decks
23%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
24%inclusion108 decks442 decks
23%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
23%inclusion97 decks430 decks
14%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
22%inclusion98 decks442 decks
22%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
22%inclusion97 decks442 decks
16%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
21%inclusion94 decks442 decks
21%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
21%inclusion93 decks442 decks
20%synergy
Bronze Guardian
19%inclusion83 decks442 decks
17%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
19%inclusion83 decks442 decks
10%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
19%inclusion82 decks442 decks
6%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
18%inclusion81 decks442 decks
11%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
18%inclusion58 decks324 decks
15%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
18%inclusion79 decks442 decks
17%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
18%inclusion78 decks442 decks
11%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
17%inclusion77 decks442 decks
16%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
17%inclusion75 decks442 decks
17%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
17%inclusion75 decks442 decks
17%synergy
Thundering Raiju
17%inclusion74 decks442 decks
15%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
15%inclusion65 decks442 decks
14%synergy
Thought Monitor
14%inclusion61 decks442 decks
7%synergy
Axgard Artisan
13%inclusion59 decks442 decks
13%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
13%inclusion26 decks197 decks
11%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
13%inclusion58 decks442 decks
9%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
13%inclusion57 decks442 decks
9%synergy
Depthshaker Titan
13%inclusion27 decks210 decks
8%synergy
SP//dr, Piloted by Peni
13%inclusion25 decks197 decks
11%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
12%inclusion54 decks442 decks
12%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
12%inclusion54 decks442 decks
9%synergy
Burnished Hart
12%inclusion53 decks442 decks
10%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
12%inclusion52 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
12%inclusion52 decks442 decks
11%synergy
Mindless Automaton
12%inclusion51 decks442 decks
9%synergy
Elite Scaleguard
11%inclusion50 decks442 decks
11%synergy
Grateful Apparition
11%inclusion50 decks442 decks
7%synergy
Master of Etherium
11%inclusion48 decks442 decks
10%synergy
Research Thief
10%inclusion46 decks442 decks
10%synergy
Crystalline Crawler
10%inclusion45 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Hangarback Walker
10%inclusion45 decks442 decks
6%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
10%inclusion43 decks442 decks
9%synergy
Lion Sash
9.0%inclusion40 decks442 decks
7%synergy
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
9.0%inclusion40 decks442 decks
6%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
9.0%inclusion40 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Negate
33%inclusion144 decks442 decks
17%synergy
Experimental Augury
32%inclusion142 decks442 decks
24%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion141 decks442 decks
-3%synergy
Path to Exile
31%inclusion137 decks442 decks
-18%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion130 decks442 decks
7%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
28%inclusion122 decks442 decks
20%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion109 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
19%inclusion86 decks442 decks
18%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
18%inclusion78 decks442 decks
12%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion45 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
10%inclusion44 decks442 decks
9%synergy
Ripples of Potential
10%inclusion43 decks442 decks
0%synergy
Wear // Tear
8.8%inclusion39 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.1%inclusion36 decks442 decks
-1%synergy
Take Up the Shield
7.7%inclusion34 decks442 decks
7%synergy
Reject Imperfection
7.5%inclusion33 decks442 decks
7%synergy
Unbounded Potential
7.5%inclusion33 decks442 decks
7%synergy
Serum Snare
7.5%inclusion33 decks442 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
6.6%inclusion29 decks442 decks
-11%synergy
Reality Shift
6.3%inclusion28 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Dovin's Veto
6.1%inclusion27 decks442 decks
-13%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
5.9%inclusion26 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Armed and Armored
5.7%inclusion25 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Demand Answers
5.4%inclusion24 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
5.2%inclusion23 decks442 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
28%inclusion122 decks442 decks
24%synergy
One with the Machine
18%inclusion79 decks442 decks
15%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion77 decks442 decks
6%synergy
Requisition Raid
16%inclusion71 decks442 decks
14%synergy
Voyage Home
16%inclusion50 decks322 decks
13%synergy
Contentious Plan
12%inclusion51 decks442 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion50 decks442 decks
-11%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
11%inclusion50 decks442 decks
11%synergy
Collective Effort
7.0%inclusion31 decks442 decks
6%synergy
Delete
6.6%inclusion29 decks442 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.6%inclusion29 decks442 decks
-6%synergy
Fumigate
6.6%inclusion29 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.1%inclusion27 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Damning Verdict
5.9%inclusion26 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Universal Surveillance
5.9%inclusion26 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Time Wipe
5.7%inclusion25 decks442 decks
0%synergy
Recommission
5.4%inclusion24 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Supreme Verdict
5.2%inclusion23 decks442 decks
-8%synergy
Rip Apart
5.2%inclusion23 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lux Artillery
36%inclusion159 decks442 decks
30%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
35%inclusion74 decks213 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion127 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
22%inclusion99 decks442 decks
12%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
20%inclusion43 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Moxite Refinery
19%inclusion40 decks210 decks
11%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
16%inclusion71 decks442 decks
13%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
16%inclusion70 decks442 decks
15%synergy
Insight Engine
16%inclusion33 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Mechtitan Core
15%inclusion66 decks442 decks
14%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
14%inclusion30 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Salvation Engine
11%inclusion34 decks319 decks
9%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
11%inclusion17 decks161 decks
9%synergy
Bident of Thassa
10%inclusion46 decks442 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Forge
9.3%inclusion41 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
9.0%inclusion40 decks442 decks
9%synergy
Cloud Key
9.0%inclusion40 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Sculpting Steel
8.4%inclusion37 decks442 decks
6%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
8.4%inclusion37 decks442 decks
8%synergy
Parhelion II
8.1%inclusion36 decks442 decks
8%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
7.7%inclusion34 decks442 decks
7%synergy
Costume Closet
7.3%inclusion12 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
7.0%inclusion31 decks442 decks
7%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
6.8%inclusion22 decks324 decks
6%synergy
The Key to the Vault
6.8%inclusion30 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
6.3%inclusion28 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Throne of Geth
6.3%inclusion28 decks442 decks
6%synergy
Weatherlight
6.3%inclusion28 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Reactor
6.1%inclusion27 decks442 decks
0%synergy
Gavel of the Righteous
5.9%inclusion26 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Lux Cannon
5.9%inclusion26 decks442 decks
0%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
5.7%inclusion25 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
5.4%inclusion24 decks442 decks
3%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
5.2%inclusion23 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Golem Foundry
5.2%inclusion23 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Together Forever
30%inclusion131 decks442 decks
29%synergy
Tempered Steel
21%inclusion91 decks442 decks
20%synergy
Resourceful Defense
17%inclusion76 decks442 decks
10%synergy
Felidar Retreat
15%inclusion65 decks442 decks
14%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Rising of the Day
12%inclusion53 decks442 decks
8%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
7.9%inclusion35 decks442 decks
8%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
7.0%inclusion31 decks442 decks
-17%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
6.8%inclusion30 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Citadel Siege
6.6%inclusion29 decks442 decks
6%synergy
Inexorable Tide
5.9%inclusion26 decks442 decks
0%synergy
Gleam of Authority
5.9%inclusion26 decks442 decks
6%synergy
Born to Drive
5.9%inclusion26 decks442 decks
6%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
5.7%inclusion16 decks283 decks
-7%synergy
Mechanized Production
5.2%inclusion23 decks442 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
14%inclusion60 decks442 decks
12%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
11%inclusion48 decks442 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
24%inclusion105 decks442 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion81 decks442 decks
-1%synergy
Karn's Bastion
18%inclusion81 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Seat of the Synod
17%inclusion73 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Den
13%inclusion59 decks442 decks
1%synergy
Great Furnace
13%inclusion56 decks442 decks
0%synergy
Mech Hangar
12%inclusion55 decks442 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
7.5%inclusion33 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.2%inclusion32 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
6.6%inclusion29 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
6.1%inclusion27 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Steppe
5.7%inclusion25 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Archway of Innovation
5.0%inclusion21 decks416 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion355 decks442 decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion351 decks442 decks
-9%synergy
Azorius Signet
40%inclusion178 decks442 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
38%inclusion166 decks442 decks
25%synergy
Izzet Signet
34%inclusion152 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Boros Signet
32%inclusion142 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Solar Array
28%inclusion58 decks210 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion116 decks442 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
26%inclusion115 decks442 decks
-17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion115 decks442 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
25%inclusion111 decks442 decks
-20%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
19%inclusion84 decks442 decks
-23%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
14%inclusion61 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.3%inclusion41 decks442 decks
-14%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
8.4%inclusion37 decks442 decks
8%synergy
Marble Diamond
7.0%inclusion31 decks442 decks
6%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.8%inclusion30 decks442 decks
6%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
6.6%inclusion29 decks442 decks
0%synergy
Sky Diamond
6.3%inclusion28 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.3%inclusion28 decks442 decks
-3%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.7%inclusion25 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Pentad Prism
5.2%inclusion23 decks442 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion441 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion440 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Island
100%inclusion440 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
81%inclusion356 decks442 decks
-12%synergy
Mystic Monastery
62%inclusion275 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
58%inclusion256 decks442 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion233 decks442 decks
-9%synergy
Prairie Stream
42%inclusion186 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
38%inclusion168 decks442 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
38%inclusion168 decks442 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Triumph
37%inclusion163 decks442 decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
36%inclusion160 decks442 decks
19%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
36%inclusion158 decks442 decks
-16%synergy
Glacial Fortress
33%inclusion146 decks442 decks
-22%synergy
Razortide Bridge
31%inclusion139 decks442 decks
19%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
31%inclusion136 decks442 decks
18%synergy
Sulfur Falls
30%inclusion132 decks442 decks
-23%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
29%inclusion129 decks442 decks
16%synergy
Battlefield Forge
28%inclusion124 decks442 decks
-15%synergy
Tranquil Cove
28%inclusion123 decks442 decks
21%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
27%inclusion121 decks442 decks
22%synergy
Spire of Industry
27%inclusion121 decks442 decks
14%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
26%inclusion114 decks442 decks
19%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
24%inclusion104 decks442 decks
1%synergy
Shivan Reef
22%inclusion99 decks442 decks
-19%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion94 decks442 decks
-7%synergy
Perilous Landscape
21%inclusion88 decks419 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
20%inclusion90 decks442 decks
8%synergy
Boros Garrison
20%inclusion88 decks442 decks
11%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
19%inclusion85 decks442 decks
-18%synergy
Port Town
16%inclusion72 decks442 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion68 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
15%inclusion67 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Radiant Summit
15%inclusion31 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Glittering Massif
15%inclusion31 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
15%inclusion65 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
12%inclusion55 decks442 decks
-4%synergy
Rugged Prairie
12%inclusion54 decks442 decks
-11%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
12%inclusion51 decks442 decks
-2%synergy
Power Depot
11%inclusion49 decks442 decks
9%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
11%inclusion49 decks442 decks
-13%synergy
Thriving Isle
10%inclusion42 decks442 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Bluff
9.3%inclusion41 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Heath
8.8%inclusion39 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.9%inclusion35 decks442 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
7.5%inclusion33 decks442 decks
6%synergy
Boros Guildgate
7.0%inclusion31 decks442 decks
5%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
6.8%inclusion30 decks442 decks
0%synergy
Ferrous Lake
6.8%inclusion30 decks442 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
6.8%inclusion30 decks442 decks
5%synergy