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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Abzan Falconer
63%inclusion36 decks57 decks
61%synergy
Steel Overseer
67%inclusion38 decks57 decks
57%synergy
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
57%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
56%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
65%inclusion13 decks20 decks
56%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
56%inclusion32 decks57 decks
53%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
54%inclusion31 decks57 decks
52%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
53%inclusion30 decks57 decks
52%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
53%inclusion30 decks57 decks
51%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
63%inclusion36 decks57 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Dispatch
53%inclusion30 decks57 decks
39%synergy
Foundry Inspector
53%inclusion30 decks57 decks
45%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
53%inclusion30 decks57 decks
40%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
53%inclusion30 decks57 decks
47%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
41%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
45%inclusion9 decks20 decks
28%synergy
Wake the Past
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
34%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
43%synergy
Creatures
Abzan Battle Priest
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
41%synergy
Thrummingbird
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
34%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Bronze Guardian
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
29%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Esper Sentinel
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
28%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
28%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
28%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
28%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Thundering Raiju
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Danny Pink
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Axgard Artisan
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Arcbound Crusher
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Arcbound Slith
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
23%synergy
Lion Sash
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Arcbound Reclaimer
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Thought Monitor
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Surge Conductor
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Arcbound Stinger
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Arcbound Worker
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
17%synergy
SP//dr, Piloted by Peni
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Research Thief
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Hangarback Walker
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Mindless Automaton
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Grateful Apparition
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Walking Ballista
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Boros Charm
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Counterspell
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Negate
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Experimental Augury
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Serum Snare
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Ripples of Potential
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-8%synergy
Scour for Scrap
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Wear // Tear
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Disenchant
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Desynchronization
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-13%synergy
Reject Imperfection
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-10%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Volt Charge
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Amazing Acrobatics
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Legion Leadership
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Spectacular Tactics
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-15%synergy
Armed and Armored
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Cancel
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Slip Out the Back
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Counterflux
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Steady Progress
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Take Up the Shield
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Lithobraking
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Divert Disaster
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Emergency Eject
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Tezzeret's Gambit
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
32%synergy
Thoughtcast
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
33%synergy
Organic Extinction
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Damning Verdict
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
29%synergy
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
5%synergy
One with the Machine
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Voyage Home
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Wave Goodbye
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Fabricate
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Requisition Raid
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Dance of the Manse
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Mega Flare
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Contentious Plan
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Reckless Handling
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Delete
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Time Wipe
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Collective Effort
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Rush of Knowledge
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-8%synergy
Invoke Justice
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Scrap Mastery
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Radiant Flames
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Recommission
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lux Artillery
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
30%synergy
The Ozolith
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Unwinding Clock
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Salvation Engine
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Bident of Thassa
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Mechtitan Core
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Warmaker Gunship
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
11%synergy
The Indomitable
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Forge
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Imposter Mech
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Parhelion II
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-14%synergy
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Sculpting Steel
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Weatherlight
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Forge
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Animation Module
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
The Regalia
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Throne of Geth
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Reaver Titan
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Dowsing Device
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Nautiloid Ship
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Shadowspear
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
The Belligerent
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Clown Car
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Synthesizer Labship
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Wedgelight Rammer
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Memorial Vault
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Boosted Sloop
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Together Forever
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
36%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
33%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Felidar Retreat
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
23%synergy
Resourceful Defense
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Tempered Steel
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
13%synergy
True Conviction
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Citadel Siege
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Pia's Revolution
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Inexorable Tide
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Gleam of Authority
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Rising of the Day
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
3%synergy
All Will Be One
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Artificer Class
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-19%synergy
Born to Drive
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Kaladesh
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Chandra, Spark Hunter
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Saheeli, the Gifted
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
30%synergy
Seat of the Synod
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
28%synergy
Ancient Den
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
23%synergy
Great Furnace
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Buried Ruin
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
-10%synergy
Academy Ruins
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Mech Hangar
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Archway of Innovation
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Inventors' Fair
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
4%synergy
High Market
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Rocky Roads
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Country Roads
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Restless Bivouac
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Restless Spire
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-8%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Reef Roads
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion53 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion48 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Signet
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Boros Signet
54%inclusion31 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Signet
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Solar Array
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
1%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Colossal Plow
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
The Aetherspark
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Boommobile
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion57 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Island
100%inclusion57 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion57 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion54 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Monastery
65%inclusion37 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
-12%synergy
Prairie Stream
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Battlefield Forge
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
-10%synergy
Shivan Reef
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Sea of Clouds
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Glacial Fortress
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
-18%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Raugrin Triome
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Sulfur Falls
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
-22%synergy
Steam Vents
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
-12%synergy
Sundown Pass
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Spectator Seating
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Sacred Foundry
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
-14%synergy
Spire of Industry
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
-15%synergy
Razortide Bridge
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Triumph
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Training Center
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Deserted Beach
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Chancery
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Power Depot
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Garrison
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Perilous Landscape
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Port Town
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Tranquil Cove
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-14%synergy
Arid Mesa
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-16%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-12%synergy
Seachrome Coast
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-19%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-14%synergy