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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
Abandoned Air Temple
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
High Synergy Cards
The Ozolith
68%inclusion41 decks60 decks
66%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
57%inclusion34 decks60 decks
54%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
55%inclusion33 decks60 decks
49%synergy
Danny Pink
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
48%synergy
Damning Verdict
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
48%synergy
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
47%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Steel Overseer
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
44%synergy
Abzan Falconer
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
43%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Path to Exile
62%inclusion37 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Esper Sentinel
58%inclusion35 decks60 decks
39%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
55%inclusion33 decks60 decks
-13%synergy
Dispatch
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
40%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
39%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
38%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Wake the Past
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
37%synergy
Foundry Inspector
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
38%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Rhystic Study
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-15%synergy
Creatures
Kilo, Apogee Mind
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
40%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
36%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
39%synergy
Surge Conductor
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
25%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
35%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
33%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
32%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
32%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
31%synergy
Bronze Guardian
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Lion Sash
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
27%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Thrummingbird
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Walking Ballista
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Thought Monitor
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
19%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Axgard Artisan
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Research Thief
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Thundering Raiju
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Filigree Vector
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Hangarback Walker
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Chocobo Knights
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Lita, Mechanical Engineer
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Rikku, Resourceful Guardian
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Master of Etherium
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Scrap Trawler
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Counterspell
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Chaos Warp
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Dovin's Veto
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Ripples of Potential
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Wear // Tear
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Legion Leadership
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
-7%synergy
Experimental Augury
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Desynchronization
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Swan Song
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Slip Out the Back
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Steady Progress
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Access Denied
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Fact or Fiction
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Aetherize
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Scale Blessing
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Take Up the Shield
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-15%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Palm
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Serum Snare
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Get Lost
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Tezzeret's Gambit
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
28%synergy
Organic Extinction
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Act
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Thoughtcast
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Fabricate
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
14%synergy
One with the Machine
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Requisition Raid
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Wave Goodbye
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Voyage Home
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Dance of the Manse
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Contentious Plan
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Collective Effort
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-7%synergy
Austere Command
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Scrap Mastery
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Time Wipe
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Wrath of God
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Single Combat
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lux Artillery
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Unwinding Clock
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Bident of Thassa
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Costume Closet
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Throne of Geth
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
16%synergy
The Indomitable
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Salvation Engine
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Mechtitan Core
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Shadowspear
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Forge
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Forge
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Imposter Mech
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Embercleave
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Helm of the Host
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Cloud Key
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Sculpting Steel
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Insight Engine
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Deluxe Dragster
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Skullclamp
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Parhelion II
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Buster Sword
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Collector's Cage
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Reaver Titan
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-7%synergy
Cybership
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Weatherlight
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Doubling Cube
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Champion's Helm
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
36%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
39%synergy
Together Forever
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
33%synergy
Resourceful Defense
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
27%synergy
Felidar Retreat
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
25%synergy
Storm the Vault
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
24%synergy
All Will Be One
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Inexorable Tide
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
9%synergy
True Conviction
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Tempered Steel
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Artificer Class
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Mechanized Production
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Gleam of Authority
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-20%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Spark Hunter
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
38%synergy
Great Furnace
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
35%synergy
Ancient Den
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
35%synergy
Karn's Bastion
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
33%synergy
Academy Ruins
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Inventors' Fair
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
-12%synergy
Buried Ruin
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Mech Hangar
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
High Market
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Restless Bivouac
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Archway of Innovation
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Nesting Grounds
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Tower
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Vault
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Mine
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion52 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion50 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Signet
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Boros Signet
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Solar Array
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Signet
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
-10%synergy
Mox Opal
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
8%synergy
The Aetherspark
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Glistening Sphere
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion59 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion59 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion59 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion55 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
85%inclusion51 decks60 decks
44%synergy
Raugrin Triome
83%inclusion50 decks60 decks
46%synergy
Steam Vents
80%inclusion48 decks60 decks
40%synergy
Sacred Foundry
78%inclusion47 decks60 decks
38%synergy
Training Center
68%inclusion41 decks60 decks
37%synergy
Sea of Clouds
67%inclusion40 decks60 decks
36%synergy
Spectator Seating
58%inclusion35 decks60 decks
28%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
-11%synergy
Flooded Strand
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Monastery
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
-10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Arid Mesa
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Sundown Pass
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Deserted Beach
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Battlefield Forge
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Razortide Bridge
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
-19%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Shivan Reef
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
-9%synergy
Spire of Industry
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Glacial Fortress
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
-25%synergy
Tundra
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Sulfur Falls
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
-25%synergy
Prairie Stream
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
-15%synergy
Volcanic Island
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Plateau
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
-11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Elegant Parlor
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Power Depot
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Thundering Falls
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Legion Leadership
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Meticulous Archive
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Perilous Landscape
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
-7%synergy
City of Brass
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-16%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Rugged Prairie
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-12%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
0%synergy