Optimus Prime, Hero (Commander) - Core +1/+1 Counters

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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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Irma, Part-Time Mutant
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Donatello, Mutant Mechanic
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
The Ooze
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Raphael, the Muscle
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
59%inclusion36 decks61 decks
58%synergy
Steel Overseer
67%inclusion41 decks61 decks
57%synergy
Abzan Falconer
59%inclusion36 decks61 decks
57%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
57%inclusion35 decks61 decks
55%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
54%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
64%inclusion39 decks61 decks
51%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
51%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
50%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
48%synergy
Foundry Inspector
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion36 decks61 decks
-9%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
40%synergy
Dispatch
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
37%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
45%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Wake the Past
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
34%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
43%synergy
Generous Gift
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
38%synergy
Creatures
Thrummingbird
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
30%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
37%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Bronze Guardian
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
34%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
31%synergy
Esper Sentinel
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
31%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Thundering Raiju
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Danny Pink
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Axgard Artisan
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Arcbound Crusher
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
16%synergy
SP//dr, Piloted by Peni
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Arcbound Reclaimer
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Surge Conductor
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Lion Sash
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Thought Monitor
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Arcbound Slith
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Arcbound Stinger
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Arcbound Worker
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Grateful Apparition
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Research Thief
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Unbreakable Formation
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
33%synergy
Boros Charm
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Counterspell
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Negate
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Experimental Augury
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Akroma's Will
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Ripples of Potential
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Serum Snare
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Dovin's Veto
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-10%synergy
Wear // Tear
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Disenchant
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Desynchronization
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Scour for Scrap
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Reject Imperfection
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Slip Out the Back
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-11%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
34%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Organic Extinction
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Damning Verdict
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
27%synergy
One with the Machine
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Voyage Home
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Wave Goodbye
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Fabricate
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Dance of the Manse
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Requisition Raid
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Contentious Plan
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Reckless Handling
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Delete
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Preordain
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
From Father to Son
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Mega Flare
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lux Artillery
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
28%synergy
The Ozolith
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Salvation Engine
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Unwinding Clock
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Bident of Thassa
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Mechtitan Core
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Forge
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-13%synergy
Imposter Mech
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Warmaker Gunship
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Parhelion II
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
The Indomitable
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Forge
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
The Regalia
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Weatherlight
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Animation Module
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Insight Engine
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Reaver Titan
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Cloud Key
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Sculpting Steel
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Shadowspear
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
34%synergy
Together Forever
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Felidar Retreat
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Resourceful Defense
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Tempered Steel
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
12%synergy
True Conviction
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Inexorable Tide
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Citadel Siege
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Pia's Revolution
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
All Will Be One
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Artificer Class
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-18%synergy
Gleam of Authority
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Warrior's Resolve
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Chandra, Spark Hunter
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Saheeli, the Gifted
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
33%synergy
Seat of the Synod
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
28%synergy
Ancient Den
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Great Furnace
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Buried Ruin
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Academy Ruins
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Archway of Innovation
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Mech Hangar
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
High Market
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Monumental Henge
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Rocky Roads
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Country Roads
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Agna Qel'a
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion56 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion51 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Azorius Signet
57%inclusion35 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Boros Signet
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Progress
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Signet
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Solar Array
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
6%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion61 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion61 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion60 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion58 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Monastery
69%inclusion42 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
-11%synergy
Prairie Stream
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Battlefield Forge
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
-13%synergy
Shivan Reef
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Glacial Fortress
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
-20%synergy
Sea of Clouds
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Raugrin Triome
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Sulfur Falls
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
-23%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Steam Vents
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
-12%synergy
Sacred Foundry
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
-13%synergy
Spire of Industry
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Sundown Pass
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Spectator Seating
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
-15%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Razortide Bridge
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Azorius Chancery
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Boros Garrison
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Deserted Beach
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Power Depot
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Training Center
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
-10%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Triumph
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
Perilous Landscape
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-9%synergy
Tranquil Cove
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Port Town
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Arid Mesa
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-16%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-12%synergy
Glittering Massif
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Rugged Prairie
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-13%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
3%synergy