Optimus Prime, Hero (Commander) - Core Artifacts

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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
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Donatello, Mutant Mechanic
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Chrome Dome
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ravenous Robots
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
63%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
63%synergy
Foundry Inspector
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
59%synergy
Steel Overseer
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
59%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
57%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
57%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
56%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
55%synergy
Abzan Falconer
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
52%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Wake the Past
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
50%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
45%synergy
Dispatch
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Path to Exile
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
45%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
42%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Thoughtcast
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Creatures
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Bronze Guardian
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Surge Conductor
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Esper Sentinel
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Thought Monitor
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Thrummingbird
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Arcbound Crusher
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Research Thief
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Thundering Raiju
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Lion Sash
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Mindless Automaton
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Mm'menon, Uthros Exile
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Colossus
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Arcbound Slith
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Arcbound Stinger
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Danny Pink
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Generous Gift
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Negate
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Experimental Augury
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Akroma's Will
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Armed and Armored
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Suit Up
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Scour for Scrap
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Ripples of Potential
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Wear // Tear
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Whir of Invention
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Reject Imperfection
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Stern Lesson
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Crush Contraband
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Serum Snare
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Unwanted Remake
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Amazing Acrobatics
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Desynchronization
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Divert Disaster
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Spectacular Tactics
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Voyage Home
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
25%synergy
One with the Machine
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Damning Verdict
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Fabricate
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Wave Goodbye
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Dance of the Manse
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Requisition Raid
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Start Your Engines
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Delete
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Contentious Plan
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Wrath of God
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Collective Effort
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Recommission
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Reckless Handling
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Mega Flare
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lux Artillery
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
31%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Mechtitan Core
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Salvation Engine
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Parhelion II
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Imposter Mech
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Unwinding Clock
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Cloud Key
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
The Ozolith
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
The Indomitable
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Sculpting Steel
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Weatherlight
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Bident of Thassa
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Nautiloid Ship
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Forge
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
The Ooze
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Warmaker Gunship
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Insight Engine
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-3%synergy
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Reaver Titan
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Forge
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Thunderhawk Gunship
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Clown Car
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Unidentified Hovership
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Mindlink Mech
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Deluxe Dragster
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Throne of Geth
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Untethered Express
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
The Belligerent
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Doubling Cube
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-18%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Guidelight Matrix
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Together Forever
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Felidar Retreat
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Resourceful Defense
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Tempered Steel
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Artificer Class
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Storm the Vault
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Born to Drive
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Pia's Revolution
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
True Conviction
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Kaladesh
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Chandra, Spark Hunter
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Saheeli, the Gifted
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Ancient Den
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Buried Ruin
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Great Furnace
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Karn's Bastion
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Mech Hangar
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Academy Ruins
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Inventors' Fair
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Archway of Innovation
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Monumental Henge
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
8%synergy
High Market
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Agna Qel'a
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Reef Roads
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion42 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion41 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Signet
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Boros Signet
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Signet
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Solar Array
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Progress
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
-14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
1%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Hedron Archive
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Colossal Plow
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Raugrin Crystal
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
The Aetherspark
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion45 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion45 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion41 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Monastery
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Prairie Stream
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
-19%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Battlefield Forge
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Shivan Reef
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Razortide Bridge
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Raugrin Triome
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Sea of Clouds
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Glacial Fortress
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
-25%synergy
Spire of Industry
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Sulfur Falls
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
-23%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
-14%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Chancery
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Boros Garrison
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Spectator Seating
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Training Center
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Deserted Beach
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Sundown Pass
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Triumph
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Steam Vents
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-20%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-21%synergy
Perilous Landscape
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Port Town
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Power Depot
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Tranquil Cove
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Rugged Prairie
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-15%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Seachrome Coast
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
5%synergy