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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Lasting Tarfire
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Rhys, the Evermore
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
54%inclusion33 decks61 decks
53%synergy
Abzan Falconer
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
44%synergy
Foundry Inspector
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
43%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
43%synergy
Steel Overseer
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
39%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
38%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
38%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
35%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
35%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
34%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
-31%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
33%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Wake the Past
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Creatures
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Thrummingbird
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
7%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Axgard Artisan
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Thundering Raiju
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Grateful Apparition
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Towashi Guide-Bot
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Elite Scaleguard
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Surge Conductor
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Arcbound Prototype
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Metropolis Angel
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Iron Apprentice
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Master of Etherium
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Burnished Hart
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Firebending Student
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Treetop Freedom Fighters
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Tiger-Dillo
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Professor Zei, Anthropologist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Zhao, the Moon Slayer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fire Nation Cadets
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vengeful Villagers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Curious Farm Animals
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Earth Kingdom Jailer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Invasion Reinforcements
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Emissary Escort
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Dauntless Scrapbot
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Automated Artificer
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Walking Skyscraper
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Path to Exile
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
-28%synergy
Experimental Augury
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Counterspell
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
-16%synergy
Disenchant
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Take Up the Shield
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Reject Imperfection
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Abrade
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Wear // Tear
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Zuko's Exile
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Firebending Lesson
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Machine Over Matter
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Serum Snare
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Armed and Armored
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Unbounded Potential
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Legion Leadership
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Fire Nation Attacks
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
How to Start a Riot
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
It'll Quench Ya!
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Jeskai Charm
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Demand Answers
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Loran's Escape
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Stern Lesson
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Hindering Light
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Essence Capture
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-14%synergy
Reality Shift
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Helix
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Resculpt
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Planar Incision
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Organic Extinction
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
3%synergy
One with the Machine
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Gather the White Lotus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Recommission
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Requisition Raid
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Forging the Anchor
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Contentious Plan
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Basri's Solidarity
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-13%synergy
Start Your Engines
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Reckless Handling
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Invoke Justice
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Waterbending Lesson
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Delete
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Rip Apart
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Time Wipe
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Voyage Home
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Lux Artillery
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Mechtitan Core
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Bident of Thassa
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Kyoshi Battle Fan
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Sculpting Steel
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Recovery Unit
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
High-Speed Hoverbike
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
The Key to the Vault
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Brute Suit
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Parhelion II
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Imposter Mech
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Memorial Vault
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Atomic Microsizer
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Cloud Key
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Automated Assembly Line
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Futurist Sentinel
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Throne of Geth
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Weatherlight
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Forge
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Careening Mine Cart
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Key to the City
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Salvation Engine
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
The Seriema
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-8%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-3%synergy
Moxite Refinery
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-3%synergy
Enchantments
Together Forever
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
30%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Tempered Steel
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Honest Work
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
The Cave of Two Lovers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Citadel Siege
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Felidar Retreat
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Rising of the Day
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Gleam of Authority
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Born to Drive
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-16%synergy
Gleam of Battle
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Paladin Class
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Kaladesh
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Daretti, Scrap Savant
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Saheeli, Filigree Master
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Mech Hangar
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Buried Ruin
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
Karn's Bastion
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexia's Core
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Restless Bivouac
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion44 decks61 decks
-16%synergy
Sol Ring
70%inclusion43 decks61 decks
-19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
35%synergy
Azorius Signet
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Signet
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Boros Signet
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
-22%synergy
Sky Diamond
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-26%synergy
Marble Diamond
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Fire Diamond
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Progress
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-30%synergy
Solar Array
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Jeskai Banner
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Boros Cluestone
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Network Terminal
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion61 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion61 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Island
98%inclusion60 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
75%inclusion46 decks61 decks
-17%synergy
Mystic Monastery
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
-10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
-14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
36%synergy
Prairie Stream
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Triumph
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Tranquil Cove
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Azorius Chancery
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Airship Engine Room
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Battlefield Forge
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
-18%synergy
Boros Garrison
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Port Town
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Spire of Industry
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
-12%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Shivan Reef
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
-25%synergy
Razortide Bridge
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-36%synergy
Power Depot
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Boros Guildgate
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
13%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
North Pole Gates
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sun-Blessed Peak
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Jasmine Dragon Tea Shop
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Rumble Arena
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Perilous Landscape
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Glacial Fortress
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-43%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Sulfur Falls
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-41%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Skybridge Towers
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Lorehold Campus
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Heath
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-26%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Isle
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
4%synergy