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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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Lasting Tarfire
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Donatello, Mutant Mechanic
1.8%inclusion1 decks57 decks
2%synergy
The Ooze
1.7%inclusion1 decks59 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Abzan Falconer
65%inclusion307 decks469 decks
64%synergy
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
60%inclusion280 decks469 decks
58%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
60%inclusion280 decks469 decks
57%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
53%inclusion248 decks469 decks
52%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
51%inclusion240 decks469 decks
50%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
55%inclusion260 decks469 decks
50%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
49%inclusion232 decks469 decks
48%synergy
Steel Overseer
58%inclusion272 decks469 decks
48%synergy
Together Forever
45%inclusion213 decks469 decks
45%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
45%inclusion209 decks469 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion298 decks469 decks
-5%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
54%inclusion251 decks469 decks
41%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion233 decks469 decks
1%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
48%inclusion223 decks469 decks
35%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
47%inclusion221 decks469 decks
37%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
45%inclusion211 decks469 decks
42%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
44%inclusion80 decks182 decks
28%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
44%inclusion81 decks185 decks
35%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion203 decks469 decks
8%synergy
Foundry Inspector
43%inclusion202 decks469 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
19%inclusion87 decks469 decks
5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
13%inclusion63 decks469 decks
-5%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion61 decks469 decks
-6%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
13%inclusion60 decks469 decks
-4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
12%inclusion56 decks469 decks
-3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion50 decks469 decks
-5%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.5%inclusion40 decks469 decks
-5%synergy
Farewell
8.3%inclusion39 decks469 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Thrummingbird
43%inclusion200 decks469 decks
34%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
41%inclusion194 decks469 decks
41%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
40%inclusion187 decks469 decks
39%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
38%inclusion179 decks469 decks
34%synergy
Danny Pink
38%inclusion176 decks469 decks
36%synergy
Esper Sentinel
37%inclusion172 decks469 decks
17%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
37%inclusion172 decks469 decks
36%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
36%inclusion170 decks469 decks
20%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
36%inclusion170 decks469 decks
36%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
36%inclusion152 decks420 decks
28%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
36%inclusion169 decks469 decks
35%synergy
Surge Conductor
36%inclusion65 decks182 decks
22%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
35%inclusion144 decks417 decks
34%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
34%inclusion66 decks195 decks
23%synergy
Thundering Raiju
33%inclusion156 decks469 decks
31%synergy
Lion Sash
32%inclusion149 decks469 decks
30%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
30%inclusion143 decks469 decks
18%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
30%inclusion140 decks469 decks
29%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
29%inclusion137 decks469 decks
25%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
29%inclusion136 decks469 decks
28%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
28%inclusion131 decks469 decks
22%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
28%inclusion129 decks469 decks
27%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
26%inclusion123 decks469 decks
26%synergy
Grateful Apparition
25%inclusion118 decks469 decks
21%synergy
Bronze Guardian
25%inclusion117 decks469 decks
23%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
25%inclusion116 decks469 decks
24%synergy
Axgard Artisan
24%inclusion113 decks469 decks
24%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
24%inclusion42 decks176 decks
22%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
22%inclusion105 decks469 decks
21%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
22%inclusion104 decks469 decks
16%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
22%inclusion104 decks469 decks
21%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
21%inclusion98 decks469 decks
19%synergy
Arcbound Reclaimer
20%inclusion94 decks469 decks
20%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
20%inclusion93 decks469 decks
19%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
20%inclusion93 decks469 decks
20%synergy
Arcbound Crusher
20%inclusion93 decks469 decks
19%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
20%inclusion92 decks469 decks
19%synergy
Elite Scaleguard
18%inclusion85 decks469 decks
18%synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
18%inclusion84 decks469 decks
18%synergy
Hangarback Walker
17%inclusion82 decks469 decks
13%synergy
Walking Ballista
17%inclusion81 decks469 decks
14%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
17%inclusion80 decks469 decks
11%synergy
Reluctant Role Model
16%inclusion61 decks372 decks
16%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
16%inclusion67 decks420 decks
13%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
15%inclusion70 decks469 decks
6%synergy
Filigree Vector
14%inclusion68 decks469 decks
12%synergy
Thought Monitor
14%inclusion68 decks469 decks
8%synergy
Generous Pup
14%inclusion47 decks332 decks
14%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
14%inclusion66 decks469 decks
12%synergy
Mindless Automaton
14%inclusion66 decks469 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
43%inclusion200 decks469 decks
29%synergy
Boros Charm
41%inclusion193 decks469 decks
20%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
36%inclusion169 decks469 decks
29%synergy
Experimental Augury
33%inclusion153 decks469 decks
25%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion143 decks469 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion142 decks469 decks
8%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion89 decks469 decks
3%synergy
Ripples of Potential
17%inclusion78 decks469 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
16%inclusion73 decks469 decks
4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
15%inclusion69 decks469 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion54 decks469 decks
-5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion51 decks469 decks
-9%synergy
Serum Snare
10%inclusion49 decks469 decks
10%synergy
Slip Out the Back
10%inclusion45 decks469 decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
8.7%inclusion41 decks469 decks
-2%synergy
Wear // Tear
8.5%inclusion40 decks469 decks
2%synergy
Unbounded Potential
8.5%inclusion40 decks469 decks
8%synergy
Reject Imperfection
8.5%inclusion40 decks469 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.3%inclusion39 decks469 decks
-1%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
7.7%inclusion36 decks469 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.5%inclusion35 decks469 decks
-4%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
7.5%inclusion35 decks469 decks
3%synergy
Disenchant
7.5%inclusion35 decks469 decks
6%synergy
Scale Blessing
6.8%inclusion32 decks469 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
6.8%inclusion32 decks469 decks
-7%synergy
Brainstorm
6.0%inclusion28 decks469 decks
-14%synergy
Swan Song
5.8%inclusion27 decks469 decks
-11%synergy
Scour for Scrap
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
2%synergy
Volt Charge
5.5%inclusion26 decks469 decks
5%synergy
Steady Progress
5.1%inclusion24 decks469 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Damning Verdict
39%inclusion183 decks469 decks
37%synergy
Wake the Past
38%inclusion180 decks469 decks
28%synergy
Organic Extinction
30%inclusion139 decks469 decks
21%synergy
Wave Goodbye
29%inclusion134 decks469 decks
27%synergy
Thoughtcast
24%inclusion114 decks469 decks
20%synergy
Fabricate
24%inclusion114 decks469 decks
17%synergy
Requisition Raid
23%inclusion101 decks447 decks
20%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion96 decks469 decks
-2%synergy
One with the Machine
20%inclusion92 decks469 decks
16%synergy
Contentious Plan
17%inclusion79 decks469 decks
14%synergy
Voyage Home
15%inclusion42 decks273 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion52 decks469 decks
0%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
10%inclusion48 decks469 decks
10%synergy
Collective Effort
9.0%inclusion42 decks469 decks
8%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
6.8%inclusion32 decks469 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
6.8%inclusion32 decks469 decks
-2%synergy
Dance of the Manse
6.6%inclusion31 decks469 decks
5%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.0%inclusion28 decks469 decks
-7%synergy
Basri's Solidarity
5.5%inclusion26 decks469 decks
5%synergy
Invoke Justice
5.3%inclusion25 decks469 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
43%inclusion200 decks469 decks
40%synergy
Lux Artillery
40%inclusion186 decks469 decks
34%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion163 decks469 decks
10%synergy
Unwinding Clock
24%inclusion114 decks469 decks
19%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
24%inclusion43 decks182 decks
10%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
18%inclusion84 decks469 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion79 decks469 decks
-8%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
16%inclusion73 decks469 decks
13%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
15%inclusion71 decks469 decks
14%synergy
Bident of Thassa
15%inclusion69 decks469 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion68 decks469 decks
3%synergy
Insight Engine
13%inclusion24 decks182 decks
0%synergy
Mechtitan Core
11%inclusion53 decks469 decks
11%synergy
Salvation Engine
11%inclusion30 decks271 decks
10%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
11%inclusion51 decks469 decks
7%synergy
Throne of Geth
10%inclusion45 decks469 decks
9%synergy
Cloud Key
9.2%inclusion43 decks469 decks
3%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
8.8%inclusion16 decks182 decks
-1%synergy
Sculpting Steel
8.7%inclusion41 decks469 decks
6%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
8.6%inclusion13 decks151 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Forge
8.3%inclusion39 decks469 decks
3%synergy
Moxite Refinery
7.7%inclusion14 decks182 decks
-1%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.4%inclusion30 decks469 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Forge
6.4%inclusion30 decks469 decks
5%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
6.3%inclusion28 decks443 decks
4%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
6.0%inclusion28 decks469 decks
5%synergy
The Key to the Vault
5.8%inclusion26 decks451 decks
3%synergy
Animation Module
5.5%inclusion26 decks469 decks
5%synergy
Imposter Mech
5.5%inclusion26 decks469 decks
4%synergy
Repurposing Bay
5.4%inclusion15 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
5.3%inclusion22 decks412 decks
0%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
5.3%inclusion25 decks469 decks
5%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
5.1%inclusion24 decks469 decks
4%synergy
Contagion Clasp
5.1%inclusion24 decks469 decks
4%synergy
Doubling Cube
5.1%inclusion24 decks469 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Resourceful Defense
38%inclusion176 decks469 decks
31%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
37%inclusion173 decks469 decks
36%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
35%inclusion162 decks469 decks
31%synergy
Felidar Retreat
29%inclusion136 decks469 decks
28%synergy
All Will Be One
24%inclusion113 decks469 decks
19%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
19%inclusion89 decks469 decks
16%synergy
Inexorable Tide
18%inclusion84 decks469 decks
13%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
15%inclusion71 decks469 decks
15%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
14%inclusion64 decks469 decks
12%synergy
True Conviction
12%inclusion58 decks469 decks
11%synergy
Tempered Steel
12%inclusion57 decks469 decks
11%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
11%inclusion26 decks243 decks
-2%synergy
Gleam of Authority
9.2%inclusion43 decks469 decks
9%synergy
Citadel Siege
8.1%inclusion38 decks469 decks
8%synergy
Storm the Vault
6.4%inclusion30 decks469 decks
4%synergy
Artificer Class
6.4%inclusion30 decks469 decks
5%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
5.5%inclusion26 decks469 decks
2%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.3%inclusion25 decks469 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
13%inclusion59 decks469 decks
11%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
8.1%inclusion16 decks197 decks
2%synergy
Basri Ket
6.2%inclusion29 decks469 decks
6%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
6.2%inclusion29 decks469 decks
4%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
5.1%inclusion24 decks469 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
48%inclusion226 decks469 decks
35%synergy
Seat of the Synod
37%inclusion175 decks469 decks
25%synergy
Great Furnace
35%inclusion166 decks469 decks
23%synergy
Ancient Den
35%inclusion163 decks469 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion115 decks469 decks
-10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion106 decks469 decks
3%synergy
Buried Ruin
21%inclusion98 decks469 decks
9%synergy
Academy Ruins
20%inclusion96 decks469 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
20%inclusion95 decks469 decks
16%synergy
Inventors' Fair
17%inclusion80 decks469 decks
10%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
15%inclusion27 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion50 decks469 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion48 decks469 decks
2%synergy
Archway of Innovation
10%inclusion42 decks417 decks
5%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.2%inclusion43 decks469 decks
3%synergy
Mech Hangar
8.1%inclusion38 decks469 decks
8%synergy
High Market
7.2%inclusion34 decks469 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.1%inclusion30 decks420 decks
5%synergy
Restless Bivouac
6.6%inclusion31 decks469 decks
6%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
6.1%inclusion17 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
6.0%inclusion28 decks469 decks
4%synergy
Nesting Grounds
5.5%inclusion26 decks469 decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.5%inclusion26 decks469 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion437 decks469 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion418 decks469 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Signet
44%inclusion206 decks469 decks
12%synergy
Boros Signet
39%inclusion185 decks469 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
38%inclusion180 decks469 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
38%inclusion177 decks469 decks
-8%synergy
Izzet Signet
38%inclusion176 decks469 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
36%inclusion167 decks469 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion152 decks469 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
25%inclusion117 decks469 decks
12%synergy
Solar Array
24%inclusion43 decks182 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion75 decks469 decks
-8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion71 decks469 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion57 decks469 decks
-1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion49 decks469 decks
1%synergy
The Aetherspark
8.6%inclusion24 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.0%inclusion33 decks469 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.0%inclusion33 decks469 decks
3%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
6.4%inclusion30 decks469 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
6.0%inclusion28 decks469 decks
0%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.3%inclusion25 decks469 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion464 decks469 decks
4%synergy
Island
98%inclusion461 decks469 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion458 decks469 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion441 decks469 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Monastery
63%inclusion294 decks469 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion256 decks469 decks
-7%synergy
Raugrin Triome
43%inclusion200 decks469 decks
6%synergy
Prairie Stream
41%inclusion192 decks469 decks
1%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
40%inclusion186 decks469 decks
-11%synergy
Glacial Fortress
39%inclusion185 decks469 decks
-15%synergy
Sulfur Falls
39%inclusion181 decks469 decks
-14%synergy
Sacred Foundry
38%inclusion180 decks469 decks
-2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
38%inclusion179 decks469 decks
-3%synergy
Steam Vents
35%inclusion164 decks469 decks
-5%synergy
Battlefield Forge
35%inclusion164 decks469 decks
-7%synergy
Sea of Clouds
34%inclusion158 decks469 decks
3%synergy
Spectator Seating
31%inclusion144 decks469 decks
1%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
30%inclusion142 decks469 decks
18%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
30%inclusion141 decks469 decks
17%synergy
Shivan Reef
30%inclusion141 decks469 decks
-11%synergy
Razortide Bridge
30%inclusion139 decks469 decks
17%synergy
Training Center
29%inclusion138 decks469 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion137 decks469 decks
2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
29%inclusion135 decks469 decks
-7%synergy
Spire of Industry
28%inclusion129 decks469 decks
14%synergy
Deserted Beach
24%inclusion114 decks469 decks
2%synergy
Perilous Landscape
24%inclusion98 decks417 decks
5%synergy
Sundown Pass
22%inclusion105 decks469 decks
3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
22%inclusion104 decks469 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
22%inclusion104 decks469 decks
-7%synergy
Arid Mesa
21%inclusion100 decks469 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
21%inclusion99 decks469 decks
-6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion95 decks469 decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Chancery
20%inclusion92 decks469 decks
7%synergy
Power Depot
19%inclusion91 decks469 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
19%inclusion91 decks469 decks
-8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion89 decks469 decks
2%synergy
Boros Garrison
19%inclusion89 decks469 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Triumph
19%inclusion88 decks469 decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion84 decks469 decks
-10%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
17%inclusion81 decks469 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion65 decks469 decks
3%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
13%inclusion60 decks469 decks
-10%synergy
Port Town
12%inclusion57 decks469 decks
-6%synergy
Rugged Prairie
11%inclusion51 decks469 decks
-12%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
11%inclusion50 decks469 decks
5%synergy
Radiant Summit
10%inclusion19 decks182 decks
-2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
10%inclusion48 decks469 decks
-13%synergy
Tranquil Cove
9.2%inclusion43 decks469 decks
2%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
8.1%inclusion38 decks469 decks
1%synergy