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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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Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
49%synergy
Foundry Inspector
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
45%synergy
Abzan Falconer
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
42%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
41%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
41%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
40%synergy
Steel Overseer
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
36%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
35%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
34%synergy
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Negate
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
-31%synergy
Wake the Past
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Together Forever
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Creatures
Abzan Battle Priest
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Thrummingbird
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Axgard Artisan
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Thundering Raiju
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Towashi Guide-Bot
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Burnished Hart
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Grateful Apparition
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Iron Apprentice
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Arcbound Prototype
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Master of Etherium
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Arcbound Slasher
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Elite Scaleguard
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Arcbound Stinger
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Metropolis Angel
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Automated Artificer
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Pilgrim's Eye
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Walking Skyscraper
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Arcbound Whelp
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Thought Monitor
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Arcbound Slith
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Dauntless Scrapbot
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Emissary Escort
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Reluctant Role Model
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Patchwork Automaton
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Path to Exile
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
-24%synergy
Experimental Augury
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Disenchant
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-16%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Wear // Tear
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Reject Imperfection
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Take Up the Shield
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Abrade
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-12%synergy
Serum Snare
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Unbounded Potential
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Machine Over Matter
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Loran's Escape
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Valorous Stance
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Hindering Light
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Jeskai Charm
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Return to Dust
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-13%synergy
Armed and Armored
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Helix
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Planar Incision
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Command
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Essence Capture
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Suit Up
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Quick Study
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Aetherize
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Stern Lesson
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Ride Down
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Fact or Fiction
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Demand Answers
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Volt Charge
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Consider
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Resculpt
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Steady Progress
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Vivisurgeon's Insight
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Thoughtcast
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Organic Extinction
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Requisition Raid
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
12%synergy
One with the Machine
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Invoke Justice
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Contentious Plan
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Time Wipe
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Forging the Anchor
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Basri's Solidarity
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Start Your Engines
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Recommission
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-14%synergy
Collective Effort
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Reckless Handling
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Delete
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Anchor to Reality
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Tormenting Voice
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Mass Production
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Kayla's Command
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Excavation Explosion
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Divination
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Fireball
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Cleansing Nova
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Rip Apart
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Preordain
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Lux Artillery
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Mechtitan Core
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Bident of Thassa
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Imperial Recovery Unit
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
The Key to the Vault
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
High-Speed Hoverbike
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Brute Suit
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Sculpting Steel
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Parhelion II
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Futurist Sentinel
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Careening Mine Cart
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Imposter Mech
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Key to the City
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Adventurer's Airship
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
The Regalia
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
World Map
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Repurposing Bay
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
The Fire Crystal
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Cloud Key
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Contagion Clasp
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Throne of Geth
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Weatherlight
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
The Belligerent
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Manifold Key
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Thundersteel Colossus
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Dragonfly Suit
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Felidar Retreat
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Tempered Steel
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Rising of the Day
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Gleam of Authority
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Born to Drive
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Gleam of Battle
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Citadel Siege
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-18%synergy
Military Intelligence
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Paladin Class
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Static Net
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Security Bypass
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Banishing Light
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Kaladesh
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Daretti, Scrap Savant
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Saheeli, Filigree Master
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Buried Ruin
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Mech Hangar
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Karn's Bastion
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Restless Bivouac
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Seat of the Synod
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Mishra's Factory
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Forge of Heroes
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexia's Core
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
73%inclusion43 decks59 decks
-17%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion41 decks59 decks
-19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
39%synergy
Azorius Signet
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Signet
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Boros Signet
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Sky Diamond
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-26%synergy
Marble Diamond
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-27%synergy
Fire Diamond
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Progress
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-31%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Network Terminal
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Jeskai Banner
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Manalith
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Cargo Ship
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Boros Cluestone
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion59 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion59 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Island
98%inclusion58 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
78%inclusion46 decks59 decks
-15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Mystic Monastery
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
-12%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
35%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Prairie Stream
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Triumph
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Tranquil Cove
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Azorius Chancery
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Boros Garrison
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Battlefield Forge
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
-17%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Port Town
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Razortide Bridge
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Shivan Reef
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-24%synergy
Perilous Landscape
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Power Depot
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Boros Guildgate
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Spire of Industry
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Glacial Fortress
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-41%synergy
Sulfur Falls
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-39%synergy
Skybridge Towers
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Thriving Heath
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Lorehold Campus
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-39%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Unknown Shores
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Stone Quarry
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Bluff
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Thriving Isle
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Prismari Campus
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Shimmering Grotto
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Highland Lake
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-27%synergy