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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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Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
16%inclusion19 decks119 decks
14%synergy
SP//dr, Piloted by Peni
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior
4.7%inclusion4 decks86 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Abzan Falconer
68%inclusion342 decks503 decks
66%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
62%inclusion310 decks503 decks
59%synergy
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
59%inclusion297 decks503 decks
58%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
57%inclusion289 decks503 decks
52%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
53%inclusion265 decks503 decks
52%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
52%inclusion264 decks503 decks
51%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
49%inclusion246 decks503 decks
47%synergy
Steel Overseer
56%inclusion282 decks503 decks
47%synergy
Together Forever
48%inclusion239 decks503 decks
47%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
45%inclusion224 decks503 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion323 decks503 decks
-4%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
50%inclusion251 decks503 decks
38%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
49%inclusion245 decks503 decks
40%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion244 decks503 decks
-1%synergy
The Ozolith
45%inclusion224 decks503 decks
42%synergy
Thrummingbird
44%inclusion223 decks503 decks
37%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion221 decks503 decks
9%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
44%inclusion220 decks503 decks
32%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
43%inclusion56 decks129 decks
34%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
43%inclusion217 decks503 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
17%inclusion88 decks503 decks
3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
14%inclusion72 decks503 decks
-5%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion72 decks503 decks
-6%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14%inclusion68 decks503 decks
-5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
10%inclusion51 decks503 decks
-5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion48 decks503 decks
-6%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.5%inclusion43 decks503 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Patrolling Peacemaker
43%inclusion54 decks126 decks
25%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
42%inclusion213 decks503 decks
41%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
41%inclusion207 decks503 decks
38%synergy
Foundry Inspector
40%inclusion203 decks503 decks
33%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
40%inclusion203 decks503 decks
40%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
40%inclusion200 decks503 decks
39%synergy
Danny Pink
40%inclusion199 decks503 decks
38%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
39%inclusion197 decks503 decks
38%synergy
Thundering Raiju
37%inclusion187 decks503 decks
35%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
37%inclusion184 decks503 decks
32%synergy
Esper Sentinel
36%inclusion183 decks503 decks
16%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
36%inclusion141 decks388 decks
36%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
36%inclusion182 decks503 decks
19%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
36%inclusion141 decks391 decks
27%synergy
Lion Sash
33%inclusion168 decks503 decks
32%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
32%inclusion163 decks503 decks
32%synergy
Surge Conductor
32%inclusion40 decks126 decks
16%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
32%inclusion159 decks503 decks
28%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
32%inclusion159 decks503 decks
31%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
30%inclusion43 decks143 decks
19%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
30%inclusion151 decks503 decks
30%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
28%inclusion141 decks503 decks
16%synergy
Grateful Apparition
28%inclusion141 decks503 decks
24%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
28%inclusion140 decks503 decks
27%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
27%inclusion137 decks503 decks
27%synergy
Axgard Artisan
26%inclusion131 decks503 decks
26%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
26%inclusion130 decks503 decks
20%synergy
Bronze Guardian
23%inclusion117 decks503 decks
21%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
23%inclusion114 decks503 decks
22%synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
22%inclusion112 decks503 decks
22%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
22%inclusion111 decks503 decks
22%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
22%inclusion111 decks503 decks
20%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
22%inclusion110 decks503 decks
20%synergy
Elite Scaleguard
22%inclusion109 decks503 decks
21%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
21%inclusion105 decks503 decks
20%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
20%inclusion103 decks503 decks
19%synergy
Arcbound Crusher
20%inclusion99 decks503 decks
19%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
20%inclusion99 decks503 decks
14%synergy
Arcbound Reclaimer
18%inclusion93 decks503 decks
18%synergy
Hangarback Walker
18%inclusion92 decks503 decks
15%synergy
Walking Ballista
17%inclusion88 decks503 decks
15%synergy
Filigree Vector
17%inclusion87 decks503 decks
15%synergy
Reluctant Role Model
17%inclusion58 decks337 decks
17%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
16%inclusion63 decks391 decks
14%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
16%inclusion80 decks503 decks
11%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
15%inclusion56 decks369 decks
10%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
15%inclusion35 decks235 decks
12%synergy
Generous Pup
15%inclusion43 decks295 decks
14%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
14%inclusion71 decks503 decks
12%synergy
Winged Hive Tyrant
14%inclusion71 decks503 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
42%inclusion212 decks503 decks
29%synergy
Boros Charm
41%inclusion204 decks503 decks
20%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
36%inclusion183 decks503 decks
29%synergy
Experimental Augury
35%inclusion176 decks503 decks
28%synergy
Generous Gift
32%inclusion163 decks503 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion160 decks503 decks
10%synergy
Negate
18%inclusion93 decks503 decks
2%synergy
Dovin's Veto
15%inclusion76 decks503 decks
-3%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion74 decks503 decks
3%synergy
Ripples of Potential
13%inclusion63 decks503 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion60 decks503 decks
-4%synergy
Serum Snare
11%inclusion56 decks503 decks
10%synergy
Slip Out the Back
11%inclusion54 decks503 decks
9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
10%inclusion52 decks503 decks
-9%synergy
Unbounded Potential
10%inclusion50 decks503 decks
10%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion49 decks503 decks
8%synergy
Wear // Tear
10%inclusion48 decks503 decks
3%synergy
Reject Imperfection
9.1%inclusion46 decks503 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.9%inclusion45 decks503 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Drain
8.2%inclusion41 decks503 decks
-3%synergy
Scale Blessing
8.0%inclusion40 decks503 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.8%inclusion39 decks503 decks
-4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.4%inclusion37 decks503 decks
-6%synergy
Steady Progress
7.4%inclusion37 decks503 decks
7%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
7.2%inclusion36 decks503 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.8%inclusion34 decks503 decks
6%synergy
Volt Charge
6.4%inclusion32 decks503 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
5.6%inclusion28 decks503 decks
-15%synergy
Swan Song
5.4%inclusion27 decks503 decks
-11%synergy
Demand Answers
5.1%inclusion25 decks495 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Damning Verdict
41%inclusion206 decks503 decks
39%synergy
Wake the Past
35%inclusion175 decks503 decks
25%synergy
Wave Goodbye
29%inclusion145 decks503 decks
28%synergy
Organic Extinction
26%inclusion132 decks503 decks
19%synergy
Fabricate
23%inclusion117 decks503 decks
16%synergy
Requisition Raid
23%inclusion97 decks420 decks
21%synergy
Thoughtcast
23%inclusion115 decks503 decks
19%synergy
Contentious Plan
21%inclusion106 decks503 decks
19%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion106 decks503 decks
-1%synergy
One with the Machine
18%inclusion91 decks503 decks
15%synergy
Voyage Home
15%inclusion35 decks230 decks
13%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
13%inclusion66 decks503 decks
13%synergy
Collective Effort
11%inclusion56 decks503 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion55 decks503 decks
-1%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
8.5%inclusion43 decks503 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
7.8%inclusion39 decks503 decks
-1%synergy
Farewell
7.8%inclusion39 decks503 decks
-8%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.6%inclusion33 decks503 decks
-7%synergy
Basri's Solidarity
6.4%inclusion32 decks503 decks
6%synergy
Dance of the Manse
6.4%inclusion32 decks503 decks
4%synergy
Invoke Justice
6.2%inclusion31 decks503 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.4%inclusion27 decks503 decks
-8%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
5.2%inclusion26 decks503 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lux Artillery
41%inclusion206 decks503 decks
36%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion172 decks503 decks
10%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
24%inclusion30 decks126 decks
9%synergy
Unwinding Clock
23%inclusion117 decks503 decks
18%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
18%inclusion89 decks503 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
17%inclusion85 decks503 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion85 decks503 decks
-8%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
16%inclusion82 decks503 decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
16%inclusion81 decks503 decks
4%synergy
Bident of Thassa
15%inclusion76 decks503 decks
6%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
12%inclusion15 decks126 decks
1%synergy
Insight Engine
12%inclusion15 decks126 decks
-3%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
12%inclusion58 decks503 decks
8%synergy
Throne of Geth
11%inclusion55 decks503 decks
10%synergy
Salvation Engine
11%inclusion24 decks228 decks
9%synergy
Mechtitan Core
10%inclusion51 decks503 decks
9%synergy
Moxite Refinery
8.7%inclusion11 decks126 decks
-1%synergy
Sculpting Steel
8.5%inclusion43 decks503 decks
6%synergy
Cloud Key
8.0%inclusion40 decks503 decks
2%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
7.4%inclusion37 decks503 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Forge
7.4%inclusion37 decks503 decks
2%synergy
Repurposing Bay
6.4%inclusion15 decks235 decks
5%synergy
Contagion Clasp
6.4%inclusion32 decks503 decks
6%synergy
Animation Module
6.0%inclusion30 decks503 decks
5%synergy
The Key to the Vault
5.9%inclusion25 decks425 decks
3%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
5.8%inclusion29 decks503 decks
5%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
5.6%inclusion28 decks503 decks
5%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
5.5%inclusion21 decks383 decks
0%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
0%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
5.2%inclusion26 decks503 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Forge
5.2%inclusion26 decks503 decks
4%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
5.0%inclusion21 decks416 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Uncivil Unrest
41%inclusion206 decks503 decks
40%synergy
Resourceful Defense
36%inclusion180 decks503 decks
30%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
35%inclusion176 decks503 decks
31%synergy
Felidar Retreat
31%inclusion158 decks503 decks
30%synergy
All Will Be One
25%inclusion126 decks503 decks
20%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
19%inclusion97 decks503 decks
16%synergy
Inexorable Tide
18%inclusion91 decks503 decks
14%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
17%inclusion84 decks503 decks
16%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
15%inclusion77 decks503 decks
14%synergy
Tempered Steel
12%inclusion60 decks503 decks
11%synergy
True Conviction
12%inclusion59 decks503 decks
10%synergy
Gleam of Authority
11%inclusion55 decks503 decks
11%synergy
Citadel Siege
10%inclusion50 decks503 decks
10%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
10%inclusion19 decks195 decks
-2%synergy
Storm the Vault
6.8%inclusion34 decks503 decks
4%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
6.4%inclusion32 decks503 decks
3%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.0%inclusion30 decks503 decks
2%synergy
Artificer Class
5.4%inclusion27 decks503 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
12%inclusion60 decks503 decks
11%synergy
Basri Ket
8.3%inclusion42 decks503 decks
8%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
6.0%inclusion30 decks503 decks
4%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
-1%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
5.4%inclusion27 decks503 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
46%inclusion232 decks503 decks
35%synergy
Seat of the Synod
34%inclusion170 decks503 decks
22%synergy
Great Furnace
32%inclusion160 decks503 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Den
31%inclusion158 decks503 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion120 decks503 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion118 decks503 decks
-10%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
20%inclusion100 decks503 decks
15%synergy
Buried Ruin
18%inclusion92 decks503 decks
8%synergy
Academy Ruins
18%inclusion91 decks503 decks
11%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
16%inclusion20 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
15%inclusion76 decks503 decks
8%synergy
Archway of Innovation
11%inclusion41 decks388 decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion52 decks503 decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion49 decks503 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion46 decks503 decks
3%synergy
Mech Hangar
8.9%inclusion45 decks503 decks
8%synergy
Restless Bivouac
7.4%inclusion37 decks503 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.6%inclusion26 decks391 decks
4%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
6.4%inclusion15 decks235 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.4%inclusion32 decks503 decks
1%synergy
High Market
6.4%inclusion32 decks503 decks
6%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
6.0%inclusion30 decks503 decks
4%synergy
Drannith Ruins
5.6%inclusion28 decks503 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion467 decks503 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion444 decks503 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Signet
46%inclusion230 decks503 decks
12%synergy
Boros Signet
42%inclusion209 decks503 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Signet
38%inclusion192 decks503 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
38%inclusion192 decks503 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Progress
37%inclusion185 decks503 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
35%inclusion178 decks503 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion174 decks503 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
27%inclusion137 decks503 decks
13%synergy
Solar Array
22%inclusion28 decks126 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion80 decks503 decks
-8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion75 decks503 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion61 decks503 decks
-1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion48 decks503 decks
1%synergy
The Aetherspark
8.5%inclusion20 decks235 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.2%inclusion36 decks503 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.4%inclusion32 decks503 decks
4%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
6.4%inclusion32 decks503 decks
5%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
6.2%inclusion31 decks503 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
5.8%inclusion29 decks503 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion497 decks503 decks
4%synergy
Island
98%inclusion494 decks503 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion491 decks503 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion473 decks503 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Monastery
63%inclusion315 decks503 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion277 decks503 decks
-6%synergy
Raugrin Triome
44%inclusion219 decks503 decks
6%synergy
Prairie Stream
43%inclusion214 decks503 decks
2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
39%inclusion198 decks503 decks
-10%synergy
Glacial Fortress
39%inclusion194 decks503 decks
-14%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
38%inclusion190 decks503 decks
-3%synergy
Sacred Foundry
37%inclusion184 decks503 decks
-3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
36%inclusion183 decks503 decks
-14%synergy
Sea of Clouds
35%inclusion174 decks503 decks
3%synergy
Steam Vents
34%inclusion173 decks503 decks
-6%synergy
Battlefield Forge
34%inclusion170 decks503 decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
32%inclusion159 decks503 decks
4%synergy
Spectator Seating
30%inclusion153 decks503 decks
0%synergy
Shivan Reef
30%inclusion149 decks503 decks
-10%synergy
Training Center
29%inclusion147 decks503 decks
-3%synergy
Razortide Bridge
28%inclusion139 decks503 decks
15%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
27%inclusion138 decks503 decks
15%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
27%inclusion138 decks503 decks
16%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
27%inclusion134 decks503 decks
-7%synergy
Spire of Industry
26%inclusion133 decks503 decks
14%synergy
Deserted Beach
24%inclusion122 decks503 decks
1%synergy
Perilous Landscape
24%inclusion93 decks388 decks
5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
23%inclusion114 decks503 decks
0%synergy
Sundown Pass
22%inclusion113 decks503 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
22%inclusion110 decks503 decks
-5%synergy
Arid Mesa
22%inclusion109 decks503 decks
-6%synergy
Flooded Strand
22%inclusion109 decks503 decks
-8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion103 decks503 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion101 decks503 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
20%inclusion101 decks503 decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Chancery
20%inclusion100 decks503 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Triumph
20%inclusion100 decks503 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Garrison
20%inclusion99 decks503 decks
9%synergy
Power Depot
18%inclusion91 decks503 decks
16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion91 decks503 decks
-9%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
17%inclusion88 decks503 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion72 decks503 decks
3%synergy
Port Town
14%inclusion71 decks503 decks
-5%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
13%inclusion63 decks503 decks
-9%synergy
Radiant Summit
11%inclusion14 decks126 decks
-2%synergy
Rugged Prairie
10%inclusion48 decks503 decks
-11%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
9.3%inclusion47 decks503 decks
4%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
8.7%inclusion44 decks503 decks
-9%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
8.7%inclusion44 decks503 decks
-13%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
8.3%inclusion42 decks503 decks
-7%synergy