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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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Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
19%synergy
Costume Closet
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Lyla, Holographic Assistant
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
15%synergy
SP//dr, Piloted by Peni
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
The Ozolith
68%inclusion40 decks59 decks
65%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
55%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
51%synergy
Damning Verdict
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
50%synergy
Danny Pink
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
49%synergy
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
48%synergy
Steel Overseer
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
45%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
43%synergy
Abzan Falconer
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Path to Exile
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Esper Sentinel
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
39%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
-14%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Dispatch
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
39%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
40%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
41%synergy
Wake the Past
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Foundry Inspector
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Rhystic Study
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-15%synergy
Creatures
Ratchet, Field Medic
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
41%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
36%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
39%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Surge Conductor
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
36%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Bronze Guardian
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Lion Sash
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Thrummingbird
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Walking Ballista
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Thought Monitor
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Thundering Raiju
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Research Thief
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Axgard Artisan
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Filigree Vector
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Hangarback Walker
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Chocobo Knights
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Lita, Mechanical Engineer
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Rikku, Resourceful Guardian
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Master of Etherium
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Scrap Trawler
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Dovin's Veto
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Legion Leadership
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Experimental Augury
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Ripples of Potential
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Wear // Tear
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Desynchronization
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Swan Song
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Access Denied
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Slip Out the Back
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Take Up the Shield
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Scale Blessing
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Steady Progress
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Denial
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-15%synergy
Stubborn Denial
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Fact or Fiction
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Get Lost
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Serum Snare
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Palm
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Tezzeret's Gambit
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Organic Extinction
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Thoughtcast
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
21%synergy
One with the Machine
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Fabricate
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Requisition Raid
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Wave Goodbye
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Voyage Home
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Honor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Contentious Plan
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Dance of the Manse
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Scrap Mastery
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Collective Effort
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Wrath of God
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lux Artillery
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Unwinding Clock
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Throne of Geth
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Bident of Thassa
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
7%synergy
The Indomitable
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Salvation Engine
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Mechtitan Core
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Imposter Mech
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Forge
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Forge
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Shadowspear
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Embercleave
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Cloud Key
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Helm of the Host
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Sculpting Steel
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Insight Engine
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Parhelion II
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Deluxe Dragster
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Skullclamp
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Buster Sword
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Collector's Cage
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Reaver Titan
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Weatherlight
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Cybership
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Champion's Helm
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Doubling Cube
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Uncivil Unrest
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
39%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
37%synergy
Resourceful Defense
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Together Forever
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Storm the Vault
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Felidar Retreat
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
24%synergy
All Will Be One
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Inexorable Tide
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Tempered Steel
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
True Conviction
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Artificer Class
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Mechanized Production
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Gleam of Authority
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-20%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Spark Hunter
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
39%synergy
Ancient Den
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
36%synergy
Karn's Bastion
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
36%synergy
Great Furnace
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
36%synergy
Academy Ruins
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Inventors' Fair
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Buried Ruin
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
7%synergy
High Market
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Mech Hangar
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Restless Bivouac
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Nesting Grounds
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Archway of Innovation
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Tower
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Mine
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Vault
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion51 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion49 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Signet
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Boros Signet
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Signet
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
-12%synergy
Solar Array
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Mox Opal
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
0%synergy
The Aetherspark
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Glistening Sphere
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion58 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion58 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion58 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion54 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
85%inclusion50 decks59 decks
44%synergy
Raugrin Triome
83%inclusion49 decks59 decks
46%synergy
Steam Vents
80%inclusion47 decks59 decks
40%synergy
Sacred Foundry
78%inclusion46 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Training Center
68%inclusion40 decks59 decks
36%synergy
Sea of Clouds
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Spectator Seating
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Flooded Strand
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
-12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Arid Mesa
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Monastery
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
-13%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Sundown Pass
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Deserted Beach
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Battlefield Forge
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Razortide Bridge
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Spire of Industry
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Shivan Reef
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
-20%synergy
Tundra
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Glacial Fortress
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
-27%synergy
Volcanic Island
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Sulfur Falls
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
-27%synergy
Prairie Stream
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
-19%synergy
Plateau
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Legion Leadership
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Power Depot
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Elegant Parlor
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Thundering Falls
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Perilous Landscape
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-16%synergy
Meticulous Archive
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Chancery
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Rugged Prairie
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
1%synergy