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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
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
Raphael, the Muscle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Donatello, Mutant Mechanic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
The Ooze
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Herald of Secret Streams
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
81%synergy
The Ozolith
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
81%synergy
Steel Overseer
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
74%synergy
Great Furnace
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
71%synergy
Ancient Den
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
71%synergy
Seat of the Synod
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
71%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Danny Pink
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Bronze Guardian
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Damning Verdict
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Path to Exile
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
34%synergy
Esper Sentinel
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
61%synergy
Lux Artillery
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
61%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Creatures
Patrolling Peacemaker
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
50%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Reluctant Role Model
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
60%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
52%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Abzan Falconer
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
37%synergy
Arcbound Reclaimer
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
37%synergy
Axgard Artisan
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Hangarback Walker
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Mindless Automaton
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Foundry Inspector
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Filigree Vector
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Walking Ballista
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Arcbound Slith
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Lion Sash
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Crystalline Crawler
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Triskelion
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Arcbound Stinger
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Cryptothrall
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Thrummingbird
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Scrapyard Recombiner
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Arcbound Crusher
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
SP//dr, Piloted by Peni
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Lyla, Holographic Assistant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Gwen Stacy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Chocobo Knights
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Rikku, Resourceful Guardian
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Generous Pup
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Bulwark Ox
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Instants
Dawn's Truce
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Desynchronization
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Dispatch
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Redirect Lightning
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Legion Leadership
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Dovin's Veto
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Charm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Get Lost
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Reality Shift
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Rain of Revelation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Slip Out the Back
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Raze the Effigy
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Wear // Tear
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Unity of Purpose
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Calamity's Wake
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Scale Blessing
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Deflecting Swat
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Counterspell
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-19%synergy
Excise the Imperfect
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
Akroma's Will
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Wake the Past
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Blasphemous Act
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Fabricate
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Voyage Home
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Waves of Aggression
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Scrap Mastery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
One with the Machine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Thoughtcast
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Argivian Restoration
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Organic Extinction
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
91%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Salvation Engine
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Moxite Refinery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Blitzball Stadium
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Collector's Cage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Unwinding Clock
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Skull
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Embercleave
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Throne of Geth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Forge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Animation Module
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Enchantments
Resourceful Defense
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Inexorable Tide
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
All Will Be One
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
True Conviction
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Warrior's Resolve
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Reconnaissance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Together Forever
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mechanized Production
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Ion Storm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Gleam of Authority
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Artificer Class
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Tempered Steel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Karn's Bastion
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
37%synergy
Academy Ruins
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Archway of Innovation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Buried Ruin
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
High Market
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Inventors' Fair
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Signet
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Azorius Signet
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Progress
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-10%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-11%synergy
Midnight Clock
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Solar Array
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
The Aetherspark
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Staff of Compleation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sky Diamond
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Ebony Fly
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Mox Amber
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Marble Diamond
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-15%synergy
Coveted Jewel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-7%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Thran Dynamo
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Raugrin Crystal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Fractured Powerstone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
60%synergy
Island
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Raugrin Triome
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
63%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
59%synergy
Sacred Foundry
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Sea of Clouds
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
53%synergy
Mystic Monastery
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Mountain
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-11%synergy
Spectator Seating
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
54%synergy
Training Center
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
52%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Tundra
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
37%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Razortide Bridge
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
37%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
38%synergy
Arid Mesa
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Scalding Tarn
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Deserted Beach
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
28%synergy
City of Brass
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Fabled Passage
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Spire of Industry
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Sundown Pass
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Battlefield Forge
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Boros Garrison
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Volcanic Island
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Plateau
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Legion Leadership
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Fiery Islet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Glacial Fortress
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-38%synergy
Shivan Reef
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-24%synergy
Azorius Chancery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Grand Coliseum
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Windswept Heath
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Lorehold Campus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Prairie Stream
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-23%synergy
Molten Tributary
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Ferrous Lake
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Power Depot
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-36%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Alpine Meadow
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy