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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
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Donatello, Mutant Mechanic
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Ravenous Robots
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
The Ooze
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Foundry Inspector
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
62%synergy
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
62%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
73%inclusion36 decks49 decks
61%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
56%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
56%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
56%synergy
Steel Overseer
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
53%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
50%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
48%synergy
Abzan Falconer
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Etherium Sculptor
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
46%synergy
Dispatch
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
43%synergy
Wake the Past
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
45%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
-13%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
43%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Thoughtcast
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
41%synergy
Lux Artillery
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Bronze Guardian
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Surge Conductor
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Esper Sentinel
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Research Thief
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Thrummingbird
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Thought Monitor
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Mm'menon, Uthros Exile
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Colossus
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Lion Sash
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Danny Pink
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Arcbound Crusher
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Thundering Raiju
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
The Reality Chip
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Arcbound Stinger
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Axgard Artisan
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Mindless Automaton
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Generous Gift
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Negate
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Experimental Augury
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Akroma's Will
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Ripples of Potential
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Scour for Scrap
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Suit Up
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Armed and Armored
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Access Denied
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Wear // Tear
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Whir of Invention
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-14%synergy
Reject Imperfection
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Slip Out the Back
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Charm
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Crush Contraband
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Serum Snare
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
20%synergy
One with the Machine
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Damning Verdict
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Fabricate
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Voyage Home
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Wave Goodbye
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Requisition Raid
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-10%synergy
Dance of the Manse
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Contentious Plan
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Collective Effort
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Start Your Engines
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Donatello's Technique
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Delete
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Wrath of God
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Cut a Deal
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Mechtitan Core
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Salvation Engine
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Unwinding Clock
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Sculpting Steel
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Parhelion II
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
16%synergy
The Ozolith
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Cloud Key
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Weatherlight
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Bident of Thassa
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Imposter Mech
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Insight Engine
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
The Indomitable
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Forge
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-14%synergy
Reaver Titan
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Nautiloid Ship
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Forge
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Doubling Cube
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Thunderhawk Gunship
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Warmaker Gunship
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Moxite Refinery
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Unidentified Hovership
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Mindlink Mech
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Throne of Geth
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Clown Car
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Together Forever
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Resourceful Defense
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Felidar Retreat
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Tempered Steel
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Storm the Vault
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
All Will Be One
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-16%synergy
Artificer Class
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Born to Drive
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Pia's Revolution
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
True Conviction
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Weapons Manufacturing
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Mechanized Production
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Inexorable Tide
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Citadel Siege
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Efficient Construction
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Chandra, Spark Hunter
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Ancient Den
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Buried Ruin
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Karn's Bastion
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Great Furnace
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Mech Hangar
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Academy Ruins
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Archway of Innovation
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Inventors' Fair
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
High Market
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion45 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion44 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Signet
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Signet
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Progress
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
-10%synergy
Izzet Signet
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
-11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Solar Array
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Commander's Sphere
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Raugrin Crystal
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Hedron Archive
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Jeskai Banner
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion49 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion49 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion48 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion45 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Monastery
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Prairie Stream
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
-14%synergy
Battlefield Forge
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Shivan Reef
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Razortide Bridge
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Evolving Wilds
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Sulfur Falls
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
-20%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Glacial Fortress
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
-24%synergy
Azorius Chancery
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Sea of Clouds
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Raugrin Triome
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Sacred Foundry
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
-14%synergy
Spire of Industry
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Boros Garrison
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Deserted Beach
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Spectator Seating
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Steam Vents
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
-20%synergy
Sundown Pass
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Power Depot
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Triumph
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Training Center
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
-10%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
-21%synergy
Perilous Landscape
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Port Town
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Tranquil Cove
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-10%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-10%synergy
Rugged Prairie
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-11%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Seachrome Coast
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
3%synergy