Optimus Prime, Hero (Commander) - Expensive Core

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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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Pensive Professor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Chrome Dome
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
The Ooze
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Donatello, Mutant Mechanic
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
20%synergy
High Synergy Cards
The Ozolith
69%inclusion42 decks61 decks
66%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
53%synergy
Damning Verdict
54%inclusion33 decks61 decks
52%synergy
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
51%synergy
Danny Pink
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
49%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
54%inclusion33 decks61 decks
48%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
45%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
45%synergy
Esper Sentinel
64%inclusion39 decks61 decks
45%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Path to Exile
67%inclusion41 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion36 decks61 decks
-9%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Dispatch
54%inclusion33 decks61 decks
40%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
40%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
39%synergy
Steel Overseer
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
42%synergy
Wake the Past
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
39%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
40%synergy
Foundry Inspector
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Farewell
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Abzan Falconer
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
41%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
35%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
38%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
38%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
36%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Surge Conductor
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
35%synergy
Bronze Guardian
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Lion Sash
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Thrummingbird
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Thought Monitor
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Axgard Artisan
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Walking Ballista
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Research Thief
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Filigree Vector
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Thundering Raiju
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Chocobo Knights
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Big Mother Mouser
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Ravenous Robots
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Hangarback Walker
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Boros Charm
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Dovin's Veto
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Ripples of Potential
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Mana Drain
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Denial
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Experimental Augury
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Desynchronization
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Legion Leadership
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Wear // Tear
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Slip Out the Back
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Take Up the Shield
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Steady Progress
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Access Denied
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Abrade
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Emergency Eject
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Thoughtcast
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Fabricate
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Wave Goodbye
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Requisition Raid
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
17%synergy
One with the Machine
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Voyage Home
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Contentious Plan
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Soul Immolation
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Collective Effort
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Dance of the Manse
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Unwinding Clock
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
30%synergy
Lux Artillery
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Salvation Engine
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Bident of Thassa
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
12%synergy
The Indomitable
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Throne of Geth
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Forge
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Mechtitan Core
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Imposter Mech
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Shadowspear
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Embercleave
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Helm of the Host
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Forge
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Insight Engine
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Costume Closet
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Cloud Key
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Sculpting Steel
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Reaver Titan
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Parhelion II
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Deluxe Dragster
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
The Seriema
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Buster Sword
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
37%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
33%synergy
Resourceful Defense
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Felidar Retreat
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Together Forever
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Storm the Vault
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
22%synergy
All Will Be One
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
19%synergy
True Conviction
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Tempered Steel
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Inexorable Tide
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Artificer Class
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Mechanized Production
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Gleam of Authority
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Chandra, Spark Hunter
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
39%synergy
Great Furnace
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
38%synergy
Ancient Den
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
38%synergy
Karn's Bastion
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
33%synergy
Academy Ruins
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Inventors' Fair
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
-9%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Buried Ruin
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Mech Hangar
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
High Market
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Archway of Innovation
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Restless Bivouac
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion53 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion52 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Signet
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Signet
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Signet
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Solar Array
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
The Aetherspark
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Glistening Sphere
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion60 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Island
98%inclusion60 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion59 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion56 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
85%inclusion52 decks61 decks
44%synergy
Raugrin Triome
85%inclusion52 decks61 decks
49%synergy
Sacred Foundry
80%inclusion49 decks61 decks
40%synergy
Steam Vents
79%inclusion48 decks61 decks
38%synergy
Sea of Clouds
67%inclusion41 decks61 decks
37%synergy
Training Center
66%inclusion40 decks61 decks
35%synergy
Spectator Seating
61%inclusion37 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Flooded Strand
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Scalding Tarn
54%inclusion33 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Arid Mesa
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
-16%synergy
Mystic Monastery
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
-13%synergy
Deserted Beach
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Sundown Pass
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Battlefield Forge
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
-10%synergy
Razortide Bridge
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
-20%synergy
Sulfur Falls
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
-23%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Glacial Fortress
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
-25%synergy
Shivan Reef
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
-12%synergy
Spire of Industry
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Tundra
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Volcanic Island
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Fabled Passage
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Plateau
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Power Depot
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Prairie Stream
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-21%synergy
Perilous Landscape
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-13%synergy
Elegant Parlor
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Meticulous Archive
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Thundering Falls
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Legion Leadership
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Rugged Prairie
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-17%synergy
Azorius Chancery
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-2%synergy