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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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Abandoned Air Temple
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Airship Engine Room
4.8%inclusion2 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Aang, Swift Savior
4.8%inclusion2 decks42 decks
1%synergy
North Pole Gates
2.4%inclusion1 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Compassionate Healer
2.4%inclusion1 decks42 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
60%inclusion363 decks605 decks
59%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
54%inclusion324 decks605 decks
52%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
53%inclusion319 decks605 decks
52%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
51%inclusion308 decks605 decks
50%synergy
Steel Overseer
58%inclusion353 decks605 decks
49%synergy
Foundry Inspector
56%inclusion340 decks605 decks
49%synergy
Abzan Falconer
49%inclusion299 decks605 decks
48%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
48%inclusion291 decks605 decks
47%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
58%inclusion350 decks605 decks
46%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
45%inclusion272 decks605 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
60%inclusion360 decks605 decks
-9%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
50%inclusion304 decks605 decks
38%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion291 decks605 decks
-1%synergy
Dispatch
47%inclusion285 decks605 decks
34%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
44%inclusion269 decks605 decks
41%synergy
Wake the Past
43%inclusion259 decks605 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
42%inclusion253 decks605 decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
42%inclusion252 decks605 decks
25%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
40%inclusion243 decks605 decks
37%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
40%inclusion239 decks605 decks
35%synergy
Creatures
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
39%inclusion236 decks605 decks
33%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
36%inclusion56 decks155 decks
19%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
35%inclusion211 decks605 decks
34%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
32%inclusion196 decks605 decks
31%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
30%inclusion184 decks605 decks
25%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
30%inclusion182 decks605 decks
18%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
30%inclusion182 decks605 decks
29%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
30%inclusion181 decks605 decks
28%synergy
Surge Conductor
30%inclusion46 decks155 decks
16%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
30%inclusion179 decks605 decks
28%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
30%inclusion161 decks545 decks
21%synergy
Bronze Guardian
29%inclusion177 decks605 decks
27%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
28%inclusion148 decks537 decks
27%synergy
Thrummingbird
27%inclusion162 decks605 decks
18%synergy
Lion Sash
26%inclusion157 decks605 decks
24%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
25%inclusion152 decks605 decks
25%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
24%inclusion145 decks605 decks
20%synergy
Danny Pink
24%inclusion143 decks605 decks
22%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
23%inclusion39 decks169 decks
12%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
23%inclusion137 decks605 decks
22%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
22%inclusion131 decks605 decks
21%synergy
Thundering Raiju
21%inclusion130 decks605 decks
20%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
21%inclusion129 decks605 decks
19%synergy
Esper Sentinel
21%inclusion128 decks605 decks
1%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
20%inclusion124 decks605 decks
20%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
20%inclusion121 decks605 decks
14%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
20%inclusion120 decks605 decks
14%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
19%inclusion114 decks605 decks
18%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
19%inclusion112 decks605 decks
18%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
18%inclusion109 decks605 decks
17%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
18%inclusion109 decks605 decks
10%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
16%inclusion99 decks605 decks
16%synergy
Axgard Artisan
16%inclusion94 decks605 decks
15%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
15%inclusion91 decks605 decks
11%synergy
Thought Monitor
15%inclusion90 decks605 decks
8%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
14%inclusion83 decks605 decks
13%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
13%inclusion45 decks340 decks
11%synergy
Elite Scaleguard
13%inclusion80 decks605 decks
13%synergy
Research Thief
13%inclusion80 decks605 decks
13%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
13%inclusion43 decks328 decks
11%synergy
Grateful Apparition
13%inclusion78 decks605 decks
9%synergy
Reluctant Role Model
12%inclusion57 decks479 decks
12%synergy
Hangarback Walker
12%inclusion70 decks605 decks
8%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
12%inclusion70 decks605 decks
11%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
12%inclusion70 decks605 decks
11%synergy
Master of Etherium
11%inclusion69 decks605 decks
10%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
11%inclusion68 decks605 decks
10%synergy
Filigree Vector
11%inclusion65 decks605 decks
8%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
11%inclusion64 decks605 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
38%inclusion228 decks605 decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
36%inclusion215 decks605 decks
14%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
35%inclusion212 decks605 decks
28%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion181 decks605 decks
8%synergy
Negate
27%inclusion165 decks605 decks
11%synergy
Experimental Augury
26%inclusion159 decks605 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion75 decks605 decks
-4%synergy
Wear // Tear
12%inclusion74 decks605 decks
5%synergy
Dovin's Veto
11%inclusion64 decks605 decks
-8%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
10%inclusion63 decks605 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion62 decks605 decks
1%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion61 decks605 decks
8%synergy
Legion Leadership
8.7%inclusion47 decks543 decks
2%synergy
Ripples of Potential
8.6%inclusion52 decks605 decks
0%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.4%inclusion51 decks605 decks
-3%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
7.9%inclusion48 decks605 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
7.4%inclusion45 decks605 decks
-13%synergy
Desynchronization
6.9%inclusion36 decks520 decks
5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
6.6%inclusion40 decks605 decks
-13%synergy
Armed and Armored
6.3%inclusion38 decks605 decks
6%synergy
Slip Out the Back
6.3%inclusion38 decks605 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
6.0%inclusion36 decks605 decks
-1%synergy
Serum Snare
6.0%inclusion36 decks605 decks
5%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
5.8%inclusion35 decks605 decks
2%synergy
Demand Answers
5.5%inclusion33 decks605 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
5.5%inclusion33 decks605 decks
2%synergy
Unbounded Potential
5.5%inclusion33 decks605 decks
5%synergy
Reject Imperfection
5.3%inclusion32 decks605 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Tezzeret's Gambit
37%inclusion223 decks605 decks
27%synergy
Organic Extinction
37%inclusion223 decks605 decks
29%synergy
Thoughtcast
34%inclusion203 decks605 decks
30%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion149 decks605 decks
2%synergy
Damning Verdict
24%inclusion146 decks605 decks
22%synergy
One with the Machine
20%inclusion118 decks605 decks
16%synergy
Requisition Raid
18%inclusion101 decks568 decks
15%synergy
Fabricate
15%inclusion93 decks605 decks
8%synergy
Wave Goodbye
14%inclusion84 decks605 decks
13%synergy
Voyage Home
13%inclusion42 decks332 decks
10%synergy
Contentious Plan
12%inclusion71 decks605 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion71 decks605 decks
0%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
10%inclusion59 decks605 decks
9%synergy
Dance of the Manse
7.9%inclusion48 decks605 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.6%inclusion46 decks605 decks
-6%synergy
Collective Effort
6.9%inclusion42 decks605 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
6.8%inclusion41 decks605 decks
-2%synergy
Delete
6.6%inclusion40 decks605 decks
6%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
6.1%inclusion37 decks605 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.5%inclusion33 decks605 decks
-8%synergy
Farewell
5.3%inclusion32 decks605 decks
-10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
36%inclusion58 decks159 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion209 decks605 decks
10%synergy
Lux Artillery
34%inclusion207 decks605 decks
29%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
29%inclusion174 decks605 decks
26%synergy
The Ozolith
22%inclusion133 decks605 decks
19%synergy
Unwinding Clock
21%inclusion127 decks605 decks
15%synergy
Mechtitan Core
18%inclusion111 decks605 decks
18%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
16%inclusion25 decks155 decks
2%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
15%inclusion92 decks605 decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion92 decks605 decks
4%synergy
Bident of Thassa
14%inclusion85 decks605 decks
5%synergy
Salvation Engine
13%inclusion44 decks328 decks
12%synergy
Insight Engine
12%inclusion19 decks155 decks
-2%synergy
Cloud Key
12%inclusion74 decks605 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion71 decks605 decks
-13%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
12%inclusion71 decks605 decks
8%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
11%inclusion66 decks605 decks
10%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
11%inclusion65 decks605 decks
10%synergy
The Indomitable
10%inclusion62 decks605 decks
9%synergy
Sculpting Steel
10%inclusion61 decks605 decks
8%synergy
Parhelion II
10%inclusion58 decks605 decks
9%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Forge
9.1%inclusion55 decks605 decks
4%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
8.9%inclusion54 decks605 decks
8%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
8.4%inclusion51 decks605 decks
8%synergy
Imposter Mech
8.1%inclusion49 decks605 decks
7%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
8.1%inclusion42 decks520 decks
2%synergy
Weatherlight
7.9%inclusion48 decks605 decks
7%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
7.1%inclusion11 decks155 decks
-3%synergy
Throne of Geth
6.9%inclusion42 decks605 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
6.8%inclusion40 decks587 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
6.8%inclusion41 decks605 decks
4%synergy
The Key to the Vault
6.7%inclusion38 decks569 decks
4%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
6.7%inclusion39 decks586 decks
5%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
6.6%inclusion40 decks605 decks
5%synergy
Moxite Refinery
6.5%inclusion10 decks155 decks
-2%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
6.4%inclusion39 decks605 decks
6%synergy
Deluxe Dragster
6.3%inclusion38 decks605 decks
6%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
6.1%inclusion37 decks605 decks
6%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
6.1%inclusion37 decks605 decks
5%synergy
The Seriema
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Forge
5.6%inclusion34 decks605 decks
4%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.3%inclusion32 decks605 decks
4%synergy
Reaver Titan
5.1%inclusion31 decks605 decks
5%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
5.0%inclusion17 decks340 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Together Forever
37%inclusion222 decks605 decks
36%synergy
Resourceful Defense
24%inclusion144 decks605 decks
18%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
23%inclusion142 decks605 decks
22%synergy
Felidar Retreat
23%inclusion137 decks605 decks
21%synergy
Tempered Steel
22%inclusion132 decks605 decks
21%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
11%inclusion68 decks605 decks
11%synergy
True Conviction
10%inclusion63 decks605 decks
9%synergy
Storm the Vault
9.1%inclusion55 decks605 decks
7%synergy
All Will Be One
8.8%inclusion53 decks605 decks
4%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
8.4%inclusion51 decks605 decks
7%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
8.3%inclusion50 decks605 decks
5%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
7.3%inclusion44 decks605 decks
4%synergy
Citadel Siege
7.3%inclusion44 decks605 decks
7%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
7.1%inclusion43 decks605 decks
-18%synergy
Inexorable Tide
6.6%inclusion40 decks605 decks
2%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.4%inclusion39 decks605 decks
2%synergy
Mechanized Production
6.1%inclusion37 decks605 decks
1%synergy
Gleam of Authority
5.8%inclusion35 decks605 decks
6%synergy
Artificer Class
5.3%inclusion32 decks605 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
18%inclusion110 decks605 decks
17%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
10%inclusion62 decks605 decks
8%synergy
Chandra, Spark Hunter
7.4%inclusion25 decks340 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
36%inclusion218 decks605 decks
24%synergy
Great Furnace
33%inclusion197 decks605 decks
21%synergy
Karn's Bastion
32%inclusion195 decks605 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Den
32%inclusion194 decks605 decks
20%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
24%inclusion145 decks605 decks
20%synergy
Buried Ruin
24%inclusion143 decks605 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion119 decks605 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion112 decks605 decks
-16%synergy
Mech Hangar
15%inclusion92 decks605 decks
15%synergy
Academy Ruins
12%inclusion70 decks605 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion61 decks605 decks
4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
10%inclusion60 decks605 decks
2%synergy
Archway of Innovation
7.2%inclusion38 decks530 decks
2%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
5.8%inclusion35 decks605 decks
3%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.7%inclusion31 decks542 decks
4%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion537 decks605 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion521 decks605 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Signet
48%inclusion288 decks605 decks
15%synergy
Boros Signet
42%inclusion257 decks605 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Signet
42%inclusion257 decks605 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
38%inclusion227 decks605 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
37%inclusion221 decks605 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Progress
36%inclusion217 decks605 decks
-10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion200 decks605 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
29%inclusion178 decks605 decks
16%synergy
Solar Array
24%inclusion37 decks155 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion113 decks605 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion93 decks605 decks
-8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion89 decks605 decks
5%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
9.4%inclusion57 decks605 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.3%inclusion44 decks605 decks
-2%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.6%inclusion40 decks605 decks
3%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
6.5%inclusion34 decks520 decks
5%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion600 decks605 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion598 decks605 decks
5%synergy
Island
99%inclusion598 decks605 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion548 decks605 decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Monastery
63%inclusion380 decks605 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion337 decks605 decks
-6%synergy
Prairie Stream
45%inclusion271 decks605 decks
5%synergy
Razortide Bridge
38%inclusion228 decks605 decks
25%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
37%inclusion222 decks605 decks
24%synergy
Battlefield Forge
37%inclusion221 decks605 decks
-5%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
37%inclusion221 decks605 decks
25%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
35%inclusion214 decks605 decks
-15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
35%inclusion212 decks605 decks
8%synergy
Glacial Fortress
33%inclusion198 decks605 decks
-21%synergy
Sulfur Falls
32%inclusion195 decks605 decks
-19%synergy
Shivan Reef
31%inclusion187 decks605 decks
-10%synergy
Raugrin Triome
30%inclusion183 decks605 decks
-7%synergy
Spire of Industry
28%inclusion170 decks605 decks
15%synergy
Perilous Landscape
27%inclusion144 decks537 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
26%inclusion160 decks605 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
25%inclusion149 decks605 decks
-2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
24%inclusion145 decks605 decks
-17%synergy
Temple of Triumph
23%inclusion140 decks605 decks
-1%synergy
Steam Vents
23%inclusion137 decks605 decks
-17%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
23%inclusion137 decks605 decks
-13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion136 decks605 decks
5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
22%inclusion132 decks605 decks
-19%synergy
Sea of Clouds
22%inclusion132 decks605 decks
-9%synergy
Azorius Chancery
20%inclusion123 decks605 decks
8%synergy
Boros Garrison
19%inclusion116 decks605 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion116 decks605 decks
-9%synergy
Training Center
19%inclusion114 decks605 decks
-13%synergy
Power Depot
18%inclusion110 decks605 decks
16%synergy
Spectator Seating
18%inclusion109 decks605 decks
-12%synergy
Deserted Beach
18%inclusion106 decks605 decks
-5%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
17%inclusion102 decks605 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion95 decks605 decks
5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
16%inclusion94 decks605 decks
-7%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
15%inclusion93 decks605 decks
3%synergy
Port Town
15%inclusion92 decks605 decks
-3%synergy
Sundown Pass
14%inclusion84 decks605 decks
-6%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
13%inclusion80 decks605 decks
8%synergy
Tranquil Cove
12%inclusion71 decks605 decks
4%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
11%inclusion67 decks605 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
11%inclusion67 decks605 decks
-19%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
11%inclusion65 decks605 decks
-7%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
9.3%inclusion56 decks605 decks
-5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.9%inclusion54 decks605 decks
-19%synergy
Arid Mesa
8.8%inclusion53 decks605 decks
-19%synergy
Legion Leadership
8.7%inclusion47 decks543 decks
2%synergy