Optimus Prime, Hero (Commander) - Optimized

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Flow State
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Erode
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Donatello, Mutant Mechanic
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Donatello, Gadget Master
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
April O'Neil, Human Element
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
The Ozolith
50%inclusion43 decks86 decks
47%synergy
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
48%inclusion41 decks86 decks
46%synergy
Esper Sentinel
65%inclusion56 decks86 decks
46%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
45%inclusion39 decks86 decks
44%synergy
Foundry Inspector
51%inclusion44 decks86 decks
44%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
57%inclusion49 decks86 decks
44%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
53%inclusion46 decks86 decks
41%synergy
Fabricate
48%inclusion41 decks86 decks
40%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
40%inclusion34 decks86 decks
39%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
40%inclusion34 decks86 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
80%inclusion69 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Counterspell
57%inclusion49 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion45 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Steel Overseer
44%inclusion38 decks86 decks
34%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
42%inclusion36 decks86 decks
35%synergy
Abzan Falconer
40%inclusion34 decks86 decks
38%synergy
Dispatch
38%inclusion33 decks86 decks
24%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
38%inclusion33 decks86 decks
35%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
37%inclusion32 decks86 decks
33%synergy
Wake the Past
37%inclusion32 decks86 decks
27%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
64%inclusion55 decks86 decks
46%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
59%inclusion51 decks86 decks
44%synergy
Teferi's Protection
56%inclusion48 decks86 decks
42%synergy
Rhystic Study
56%inclusion48 decks86 decks
37%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
52%inclusion45 decks86 decks
36%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
42%inclusion36 decks86 decks
27%synergy
Jeska's Will
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Mana Vault
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
15%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Arcbound Shikari
35%inclusion30 decks86 decks
33%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
35%inclusion30 decks86 decks
34%synergy
Lion Sash
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
32%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
28%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
30%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Bronze Guardian
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
29%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
27%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
18%synergy
The Reality Chip
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Danny Pink
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Walking Ballista
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Surge Conductor
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Thought Monitor
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Thrummingbird
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Scrap Trawler
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Colossus
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Hangarback Walker
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Thundering Raiju
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Lita, Mechanical Engineer
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
36%inclusion31 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Dovin's Veto
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Boros Charm
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Mana Drain
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Generous Gift
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Force of Will
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Mystical Tutor
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Force of Negation
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
-5%synergy
Brainstorm
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
-5%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Whir of Invention
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Denial
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Scour for Scrap
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Ripples of Potential
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Intuition
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Experimental Augury
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Cancel
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Wear // Tear
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Disenchant
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Damning Verdict
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
29%synergy
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Organic Extinction
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Supreme Verdict
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Gamble
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Thoughtcast
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Scrap Mastery
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
10%synergy
One with the Machine
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Open the Armory
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Wave Goodbye
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Doomskar
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Inspired Ultimatum
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Voyage Home
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Dance of the Manse
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Unwinding Clock
36%inclusion31 decks86 decks
30%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
31%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Forge
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
-7%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Forge
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Lux Artillery
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Salvation Engine
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
11%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Cloud Key
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Repurposing Bay
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Shadowspear
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Bident of Thassa
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Imposter Mech
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-6%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Robe of Stars
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Doubling Cube
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Sculpting Steel
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Animation Module
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Sword of the Animist
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Coin of Mastery
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Embercleave
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Throne of Geth
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Mechtitan Core
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Buster Sword
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Moxite Refinery
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
35%inclusion30 decks86 decks
31%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
24%synergy
Together Forever
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
24%synergy
All Will Be One
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Resourceful Defense
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Felidar Retreat
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Inexorable Tide
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
-12%synergy
Tempered Steel
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Storm the Vault
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Land Tax
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
True Conviction
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Mechanized Production
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Underworld Breach
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Fighter Class
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Artificer Class
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Daretti, Scrap Savant
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Saheeli, Filigree Master
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
51%inclusion44 decks86 decks
38%synergy
Ancient Den
50%inclusion43 decks86 decks
37%synergy
Great Furnace
50%inclusion43 decks86 decks
38%synergy
Inventors' Fair
42%inclusion36 decks86 decks
34%synergy
Academy Ruins
42%inclusion36 decks86 decks
34%synergy
Urza's Saga
35%inclusion30 decks86 decks
27%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
-7%synergy
Karn's Bastion
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Buried Ruin
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Monumental Henge
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Fomori Vault
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Mech Hangar
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Archway of Innovation
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion82 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion73 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
37%inclusion32 decks86 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
35%inclusion30 decks86 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
-12%synergy
Izzet Signet
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Signet
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Signet
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Opal
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
The Aetherspark
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
5%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
-5%synergy
Basalt Monolith
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Jeskai Banner
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Solar Array
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Island
93%inclusion80 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion80 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion79 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
90%inclusion77 decks86 decks
-5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
72%inclusion62 decks86 decks
31%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
71%inclusion61 decks86 decks
29%synergy
Steam Vents
69%inclusion59 decks86 decks
28%synergy
Raugrin Triome
65%inclusion56 decks86 decks
29%synergy
Arid Mesa
57%inclusion49 decks86 decks
29%synergy
Flooded Strand
57%inclusion49 decks86 decks
27%synergy
Scalding Tarn
55%inclusion47 decks86 decks
27%synergy
Sea of Clouds
49%inclusion42 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Monastery
48%inclusion41 decks86 decks
-11%synergy
Spectator Seating
45%inclusion39 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Training Center
43%inclusion37 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion36 decks86 decks
-20%synergy
Glacial Fortress
37%inclusion32 decks86 decks
-17%synergy
Sulfur Falls
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
-19%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
-19%synergy
Prairie Stream
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
-12%synergy
Razortide Bridge
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Tundra
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Battlefield Forge
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
-18%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Volcanic Island
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Sundown Pass
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Plateau
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Spire of Industry
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
-18%synergy
Deserted Beach
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Shivan Reef
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
-26%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
-12%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
-9%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Rugged Prairie
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
-10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
-16%synergy
Polluted Delta
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Boros Garrison
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Radiant Summit
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
-17%synergy
Thundering Falls
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Triumph
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
-15%synergy