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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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Baxter, Fly in the Ointment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Arcade Cabinet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Raphael, the Muscle
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
72%inclusion33 decks46 decks
70%synergy
Abzan Falconer
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
61%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
56%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
55%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
49%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
47%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
47%synergy
Together Forever
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
45%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
45%synergy
Lux Artillery
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
-16%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
41%synergy
Thrummingbird
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
43%synergy
Steel Overseer
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
40%synergy
Experimental Augury
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
40%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
40%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
45%inclusion9 decks20 decks
36%synergy
Foundry Inspector
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
42%synergy
Creatures
Ainok Bond-Kin
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
43%synergy
Surge Conductor
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
27%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
37%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
37%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Grateful Apparition
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Axgard Artisan
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
23%synergy
Towashi Guide-Bot
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Thundering Raiju
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Mindless Automaton
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Arcbound Prototype
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Arcbound Stinger
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Bronze Guardian
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Depthshaker Titan
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Arcbound Slasher
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Victory's Envoy
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Thought Monitor
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Lion Sash
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Etched Oracle
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Diversion Unit
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Arcbound Whelp
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
-12%synergy
Chaos Warp
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Dispatch
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Negate
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Boros Charm
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Reject Imperfection
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Disenchant
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Serum Snare
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Unbounded Potential
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Ripples of Potential
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Take Up the Shield
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Slip Out the Back
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Volt Charge
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Contractual Safeguard
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Wear // Tear
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Spectral Interference
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Dovin's Veto
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-10%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Aetherize
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Steady Progress
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Abrade
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Tune the Narrative
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Aether Spike
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Divine Resilience
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-14%synergy
Jeskai Charm
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Scale Blessing
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Wake the Past
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Thoughtcast
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
27%synergy
One with the Machine
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Requisition Raid
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Austere Command
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Voyage Home
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Collective Effort
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Contentious Plan
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Wave Goodbye
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Faithless Looting
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-14%synergy
Fumigate
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Basri's Solidarity
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Reckless Handling
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Stock Up
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Tune Up
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Rip Apart
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Campus Renovation
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Planetary Annihilation
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Insight Engine
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Bident of Thassa
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
14%synergy
The Key to the Vault
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Moxite Refinery
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Forge
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Mechtitan Core
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Cloud Key
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Sculpting Steel
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Salvation Engine
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Reactor
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Animation Module
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Repurposing Bay
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Rangers' Refueler
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Mangler
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Aether Syphon
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Cloudspire Skycycle
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Contagion Clasp
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Throne of Geth
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Lux Cannon
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Passenger Ferry
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Warmaker Gunship
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Galvanizing Sawship
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Felidar Retreat
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Resourceful Defense
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Tempered Steel
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Inexorable Tide
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Citadel Siege
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Rising of the Day
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Gleam of Authority
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Spider-Man No More
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Weapons Manufacturing
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Den
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Seat of the Synod
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Restless Bivouac
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Karn's Bastion
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Great Furnace
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-23%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Archway of Innovation
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Steppe
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Drannith Ruins
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Mech Hangar
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion40 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Sol Ring
87%inclusion40 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Signet
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Commander's Sphere
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Izzet Signet
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Boros Signet
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
-14%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
-15%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Solar Array
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
-18%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-15%synergy
Solar Transformer
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Pristine Talisman
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Hedron Archive
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Pentad Prism
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion46 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Island
100%inclusion46 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion46 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion42 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Monastery
76%inclusion35 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Evolving Wilds
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Prairie Stream
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Razortide Bridge
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Temple of Triumph
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Azorius Chancery
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Boros Garrison
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Glacial Fortress
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
-20%synergy
Sulfur Falls
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
-18%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
-17%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Shivan Reef
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
-13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Tranquil Cove
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Perilous Landscape
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Glittering Massif
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
18%synergy
Radiant Summit
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Battlefield Forge
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
-19%synergy
Spire of Industry
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-17%synergy
Power Depot
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Port Town
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-13%synergy
Boros Guildgate
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Rugged Prairie
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-10%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-11%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Sacred Peaks
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Molten Tributary
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Heath
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Isle
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Opal Palace
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy