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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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Lasting Tarfire
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Soul Immolation
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Big Mother Mouser
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Hidden Hideout
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
60%inclusion369 decks619 decks
58%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
53%inclusion328 decks619 decks
52%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
52%inclusion322 decks619 decks
51%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
50%inclusion312 decks619 decks
49%synergy
Foundry Inspector
56%inclusion345 decks619 decks
48%synergy
Steel Overseer
58%inclusion358 decks619 decks
48%synergy
Abzan Falconer
48%inclusion299 decks619 decks
47%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
46%inclusion287 decks619 decks
45%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
58%inclusion356 decks619 decks
45%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
44%inclusion270 decks619 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
58%inclusion362 decks619 decks
-10%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
50%inclusion308 decks619 decks
37%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion298 decks619 decks
-1%synergy
Dispatch
47%inclusion291 decks619 decks
33%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
43%inclusion266 decks619 decks
39%synergy
Wake the Past
42%inclusion261 decks619 decks
32%synergy
Counterspell
41%inclusion256 decks619 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
41%inclusion253 decks619 decks
24%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
39%inclusion242 decks619 decks
36%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
38%inclusion238 decks619 decks
33%synergy
Creatures
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
38%inclusion237 decks619 decks
34%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
35%inclusion69 decks195 decks
19%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
34%inclusion208 decks619 decks
33%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
33%inclusion202 decks619 decks
31%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
30%inclusion186 decks619 decks
24%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
30%inclusion184 decks619 decks
17%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
30%inclusion171 decks578 decks
21%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
29%inclusion182 decks619 decks
27%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
29%inclusion181 decks619 decks
28%synergy
Surge Conductor
29%inclusion57 decks195 decks
16%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
29%inclusion180 decks619 decks
28%synergy
Bronze Guardian
29%inclusion180 decks619 decks
27%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
27%inclusion155 decks570 decks
26%synergy
Thrummingbird
26%inclusion164 decks619 decks
18%synergy
Lion Sash
25%inclusion154 decks619 decks
23%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
24%inclusion149 decks619 decks
24%synergy
Danny Pink
23%inclusion145 decks619 decks
22%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
23%inclusion143 decks619 decks
19%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
23%inclusion141 decks619 decks
22%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
22%inclusion46 decks209 decks
11%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
22%inclusion135 decks619 decks
20%synergy
Esper Sentinel
21%inclusion132 decks619 decks
2%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
21%inclusion132 decks619 decks
21%synergy
Thundering Raiju
21%inclusion128 decks619 decks
19%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
20%inclusion126 decks619 decks
14%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
20%inclusion123 decks619 decks
14%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
20%inclusion122 decks619 decks
19%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
18%inclusion113 decks619 decks
18%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
18%inclusion111 decks619 decks
9%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
17%inclusion108 decks619 decks
17%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
17%inclusion106 decks619 decks
17%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
16%inclusion99 decks619 decks
16%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
16%inclusion28 decks178 decks
14%synergy
Thought Monitor
16%inclusion97 decks619 decks
9%synergy
Axgard Artisan
15%inclusion93 decks619 decks
15%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
15%inclusion91 decks619 decks
10%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
14%inclusion85 decks619 decks
13%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
13%inclusion50 decks376 decks
11%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
13%inclusion48 decks364 decks
11%synergy
Research Thief
13%inclusion81 decks619 decks
12%synergy
Grateful Apparition
13%inclusion81 decks619 decks
9%synergy
Elite Scaleguard
13%inclusion80 decks619 decks
13%synergy
Hangarback Walker
12%inclusion73 decks619 decks
8%synergy
Reluctant Role Model
12%inclusion60 decks513 decks
11%synergy
Master of Etherium
11%inclusion71 decks619 decks
10%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
11%inclusion71 decks619 decks
10%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
11%inclusion70 decks619 decks
11%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
11%inclusion70 decks619 decks
11%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
11%inclusion69 decks619 decks
4%synergy
Arcbound Reclaimer
10%inclusion62 decks619 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
37%inclusion230 decks619 decks
16%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
35%inclusion216 decks619 decks
27%synergy
Generous Gift
35%inclusion214 decks619 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion186 decks619 decks
8%synergy
Negate
27%inclusion170 decks619 decks
12%synergy
Experimental Augury
26%inclusion160 decks619 decks
18%synergy
Wear // Tear
12%inclusion75 decks619 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion75 decks619 decks
-4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion66 decks619 decks
1%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
10%inclusion64 decks619 decks
9%synergy
Dovin's Veto
10%inclusion63 decks619 decks
-8%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion62 decks619 decks
8%synergy
Ripples of Potential
10%inclusion61 decks619 decks
0%synergy
Akroma's Will
9.4%inclusion58 decks619 decks
-3%synergy
Legion Leadership
8.5%inclusion49 decks576 decks
2%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
8.2%inclusion51 decks619 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
7.4%inclusion46 decks619 decks
-13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
7.1%inclusion44 decks619 decks
-13%synergy
Desynchronization
6.9%inclusion38 decks553 decks
5%synergy
Slip Out the Back
6.5%inclusion40 decks619 decks
5%synergy
Armed and Armored
6.0%inclusion37 decks619 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
5.8%inclusion36 decks619 decks
-1%synergy
Serum Snare
5.8%inclusion36 decks619 decks
5%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
5.7%inclusion35 decks619 decks
2%synergy
Reject Imperfection
5.5%inclusion34 decks619 decks
5%synergy
Demand Answers
5.3%inclusion33 decks619 decks
4%synergy
Unbounded Potential
5.3%inclusion33 decks619 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
5.3%inclusion33 decks619 decks
2%synergy
Loran's Escape
5.0%inclusion31 decks619 decks
4%synergy
Take Up the Shield
5.0%inclusion31 decks619 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
37%inclusion232 decks619 decks
29%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
37%inclusion228 decks619 decks
26%synergy
Thoughtcast
33%inclusion206 decks619 decks
29%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion153 decks619 decks
2%synergy
Damning Verdict
24%inclusion149 decks619 decks
22%synergy
One with the Machine
20%inclusion125 decks619 decks
17%synergy
Requisition Raid
17%inclusion104 decks601 decks
15%synergy
Fabricate
15%inclusion95 decks619 decks
8%synergy
Wave Goodbye
14%inclusion85 decks619 decks
12%synergy
Voyage Home
13%inclusion46 decks368 decks
10%synergy
Contentious Plan
12%inclusion73 decks619 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion71 decks619 decks
0%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
10%inclusion59 decks619 decks
9%synergy
Dance of the Manse
7.6%inclusion47 decks619 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.3%inclusion45 decks619 decks
-6%synergy
Vandalblast
6.8%inclusion42 decks619 decks
-2%synergy
Collective Effort
6.8%inclusion42 decks619 decks
6%synergy
Delete
6.6%inclusion41 decks619 decks
6%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
5.7%inclusion35 decks619 decks
4%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.0%inclusion31 decks619 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
35%inclusion70 decks199 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion216 decks619 decks
10%synergy
Lux Artillery
35%inclusion215 decks619 decks
29%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
28%inclusion173 decks619 decks
25%synergy
The Ozolith
22%inclusion138 decks619 decks
19%synergy
Unwinding Clock
21%inclusion131 decks619 decks
15%synergy
Mechtitan Core
18%inclusion111 decks619 decks
17%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
17%inclusion34 decks195 decks
4%synergy
Salvation Engine
15%inclusion55 decks364 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion91 decks619 decks
4%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
15%inclusion91 decks619 decks
14%synergy
Cloud Key
14%inclusion85 decks619 decks
7%synergy
Bident of Thassa
13%inclusion83 decks619 decks
4%synergy
Insight Engine
12%inclusion24 decks195 decks
-1%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
12%inclusion72 decks619 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion72 decks619 decks
-13%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
11%inclusion68 decks619 decks
10%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
11%inclusion67 decks619 decks
10%synergy
Sculpting Steel
10%inclusion63 decks619 decks
8%synergy
The Indomitable
10%inclusion61 decks619 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Forge
9.4%inclusion58 decks619 decks
4%synergy
Parhelion II
9.0%inclusion56 decks619 decks
8%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
8.9%inclusion55 decks619 decks
8%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
8.7%inclusion12 decks138 decks
7%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
8.4%inclusion52 decks619 decks
8%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
8.2%inclusion16 decks195 decks
-1%synergy
Imposter Mech
7.9%inclusion49 decks619 decks
7%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
7.6%inclusion42 decks553 decks
2%synergy
Weatherlight
7.4%inclusion46 decks619 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
6.9%inclusion43 decks619 decks
6%synergy
Throne of Geth
6.9%inclusion43 decks619 decks
6%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
6.9%inclusion43 decks619 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
6.5%inclusion40 decks619 decks
4%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
6.5%inclusion40 decks619 decks
6%synergy
The Key to the Vault
6.3%inclusion38 decks602 decks
4%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
6.3%inclusion39 decks619 decks
5%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
6.3%inclusion39 decks619 decks
6%synergy
The Seriema
6.2%inclusion13 decks209 decks
1%synergy
Moxite Refinery
6.2%inclusion12 decks195 decks
-2%synergy
Deluxe Dragster
6.1%inclusion38 decks619 decks
6%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
5.8%inclusion36 decks619 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Forge
5.7%inclusion35 decks619 decks
4%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
5.3%inclusion20 decks376 decks
5%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
5.2%inclusion31 decks599 decks
3%synergy
Reaver Titan
5.2%inclusion32 decks619 decks
5%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
5.1%inclusion10 decks197 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Together Forever
36%inclusion221 decks619 decks
35%synergy
Resourceful Defense
24%inclusion149 decks619 decks
18%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
23%inclusion140 decks619 decks
21%synergy
Felidar Retreat
23%inclusion140 decks619 decks
21%synergy
Tempered Steel
21%inclusion133 decks619 decks
21%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
11%inclusion67 decks619 decks
11%synergy
True Conviction
10%inclusion64 decks619 decks
9%synergy
All Will Be One
10%inclusion60 decks619 decks
5%synergy
Storm the Vault
8.7%inclusion54 decks619 decks
6%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
8.6%inclusion53 decks619 decks
5%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
8.6%inclusion53 decks619 decks
7%synergy
Citadel Siege
7.3%inclusion45 decks619 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
7.1%inclusion44 decks619 decks
4%synergy
Inexorable Tide
6.6%inclusion41 decks619 decks
1%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
6.6%inclusion41 decks619 decks
-18%synergy
Mechanized Production
6.3%inclusion39 decks619 decks
2%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.1%inclusion38 decks619 decks
2%synergy
Artificer Class
5.7%inclusion35 decks619 decks
5%synergy
Gleam of Authority
5.7%inclusion35 decks619 decks
6%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
5.1%inclusion15 decks297 decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
17%inclusion108 decks619 decks
16%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
11%inclusion65 decks619 decks
9%synergy
Chandra, Spark Hunter
7.4%inclusion28 decks376 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
37%inclusion229 decks619 decks
24%synergy
Great Furnace
33%inclusion207 decks619 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Den
33%inclusion205 decks619 decks
21%synergy
Karn's Bastion
33%inclusion202 decks619 decks
20%synergy
Buried Ruin
24%inclusion148 decks619 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
23%inclusion143 decks619 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion121 decks619 decks
-14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion117 decks619 decks
-1%synergy
Mech Hangar
15%inclusion93 decks619 decks
14%synergy
Academy Ruins
12%inclusion73 decks619 decks
4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
10%inclusion63 decks619 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion60 decks619 decks
4%synergy
Archway of Innovation
7.5%inclusion42 decks563 decks
2%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
6.5%inclusion13 decks199 decks
-2%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.9%inclusion34 decks575 decks
4%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
5.5%inclusion34 decks619 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion550 decks619 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion531 decks619 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Signet
47%inclusion289 decks619 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Signet
41%inclusion254 decks619 decks
9%synergy
Boros Signet
41%inclusion254 decks619 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
37%inclusion232 decks619 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
37%inclusion227 decks619 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
36%inclusion221 decks619 decks
-10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion201 decks619 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
28%inclusion175 decks619 decks
16%synergy
Solar Array
21%inclusion41 decks195 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion115 decks619 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion93 decks619 decks
-9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion92 decks619 decks
6%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
9.0%inclusion56 decks619 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.8%inclusion48 decks619 decks
-2%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.8%inclusion42 decks619 decks
3%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
6.1%inclusion34 decks553 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.3%inclusion33 decks619 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion614 decks619 decks
4%synergy
Island
99%inclusion613 decks619 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion612 decks619 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion555 decks619 decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Monastery
63%inclusion389 decks619 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion336 decks619 decks
-7%synergy
Prairie Stream
43%inclusion267 decks619 decks
3%synergy
Razortide Bridge
37%inclusion231 decks619 decks
24%synergy
Battlefield Forge
37%inclusion229 decks619 decks
-5%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
37%inclusion227 decks619 decks
24%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
37%inclusion227 decks619 decks
24%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
36%inclusion225 decks619 decks
-15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
34%inclusion209 decks619 decks
6%synergy
Glacial Fortress
33%inclusion207 decks619 decks
-21%synergy
Sulfur Falls
32%inclusion200 decks619 decks
-20%synergy
Shivan Reef
32%inclusion195 decks619 decks
-9%synergy
Raugrin Triome
31%inclusion191 decks619 decks
-6%synergy
Spire of Industry
28%inclusion175 decks619 decks
15%synergy
Perilous Landscape
26%inclusion151 decks570 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
26%inclusion159 decks619 decks
-1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
25%inclusion155 decks619 decks
-16%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
24%inclusion150 decks619 decks
-3%synergy
Steam Vents
23%inclusion145 decks619 decks
-17%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
23%inclusion143 decks619 decks
-13%synergy
Temple of Triumph
23%inclusion142 decks619 decks
-2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
23%inclusion140 decks619 decks
-18%synergy
Sea of Clouds
22%inclusion136 decks619 decks
-9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion132 decks619 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Chancery
20%inclusion126 decks619 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion122 decks619 decks
-8%synergy
Training Center
19%inclusion119 decks619 decks
-12%synergy
Boros Garrison
19%inclusion118 decks619 decks
9%synergy
Power Depot
19%inclusion116 decks619 decks
17%synergy
Spectator Seating
18%inclusion113 decks619 decks
-11%synergy
Deserted Beach
18%inclusion113 decks619 decks
-4%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
17%inclusion108 decks619 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion98 decks619 decks
5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
16%inclusion98 decks619 decks
-7%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
15%inclusion94 decks619 decks
3%synergy
Port Town
15%inclusion90 decks619 decks
-4%synergy
Sundown Pass
14%inclusion89 decks619 decks
-5%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
13%inclusion82 decks619 decks
8%synergy
Tranquil Cove
12%inclusion73 decks619 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
11%inclusion71 decks619 decks
-18%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
11%inclusion68 decks619 decks
4%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
11%inclusion65 decks619 decks
-6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
9.4%inclusion58 decks619 decks
-18%synergy
Arid Mesa
9.2%inclusion57 decks619 decks
-18%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
9.0%inclusion56 decks619 decks
-5%synergy
Legion Leadership
8.5%inclusion49 decks576 decks
2%synergy