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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
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Slumbering Walker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Firdoch Core
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Donatello, Mutant Mechanic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Ooze
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
The Ozolith
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
67%synergy
Abzan Falconer
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
59%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
58%synergy
Esper Sentinel
74%inclusion34 decks46 decks
54%synergy
Danny Pink
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
50%synergy
Damning Verdict
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
48%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
45%synergy
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
44%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
44%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Steel Overseer
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
40%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Mana Drain
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
37%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Deflecting Swat
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
41%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Dispatch
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
47%synergy
Smothering Tithe
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Rhystic Study
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Jeska's Will
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
17%synergy
The One Ring
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Arcbound Shikari
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
40%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Foundry Inspector
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Lion Sash
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Thundering Raiju
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Walking Ballista
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Axgard Artisan
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Thrummingbird
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Hangarback Walker
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Bronze Guardian
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Surge Conductor
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Grateful Apparition
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Generous Pup
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Reluctant Role Model
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Colossus
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Filigree Vector
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Lita, Mechanical Engineer
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Dovin's Veto
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Boros Charm
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Experimental Augury
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Akroma's Will
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Force of Negation
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Denial
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Ripples of Potential
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Brain Freeze
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Force of Will
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Wear // Tear
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-11%synergy
Swan Song
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Duplication
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Mental Misstep
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Intuition
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Contractual Safeguard
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Demand Answers
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Wake the Past
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Organic Extinction
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Requisition Raid
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Wave Goodbye
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Supreme Verdict
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Contentious Plan
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Act
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-10%synergy
Timetwister
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Thoughtcast
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Voyage Home
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Scrap Mastery
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Gamble
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Windfall
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Unwinding Clock
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Lux Artillery
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Salvation Engine
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Forge
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Forge
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Moxite Refinery
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Insight Engine
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Cloud Key
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Throne of Geth
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Animation Module
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Mechtitan Core
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Bident of Thassa
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Leyline Axe
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Repurposing Bay
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Sculpting Steel
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Doubling Cube
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Sword of the Animist
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Imposter Mech
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Together Forever
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
34%synergy
All Will Be One
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Resourceful Defense
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Felidar Retreat
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Inexorable Tide
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Warrior's Resolve
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
True Conviction
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Underworld Breach
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Gleam of Authority
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Land Tax
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Artificer Class
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Efficient Construction
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Storm the Vault
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Tempered Steel
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Saheeli, Filigree Master
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Basri Ket
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Great Furnace
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Ancient Den
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Seat of the Synod
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Karn's Bastion
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Reliquary Tower
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Academy Ruins
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Inventors' Fair
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Buried Ruin
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Archway of Innovation
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Fomori Vault
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
High Market
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Mech Hangar
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Homeward Path
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Drannith Ruins
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion43 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
91%inclusion42 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Progress
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
-17%synergy
Azorius Signet
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
-18%synergy
Mox Opal
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Boros Signet
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Signet
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-15%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
8%synergy
The Aetherspark
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Solar Array
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Mana Crypt
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Amber
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion45 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Island
93%inclusion43 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion43 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion42 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Sacred Foundry
89%inclusion41 decks46 decks
49%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
87%inclusion40 decks46 decks
46%synergy
Tundra
78%inclusion36 decks46 decks
67%synergy
Raugrin Triome
78%inclusion36 decks46 decks
41%synergy
Steam Vents
76%inclusion35 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Volcanic Island
67%inclusion31 decks46 decks
56%synergy
Plateau
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
54%synergy
Scalding Tarn
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Flooded Strand
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Arid Mesa
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Spectator Seating
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Training Center
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Sea of Clouds
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Monastery
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
-13%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
-29%synergy
Sundown Pass
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Deserted Beach
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Razortide Bridge
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Spire of Industry
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Glacial Fortress
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
-32%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Sulfur Falls
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-33%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Prairie Stream
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-22%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-34%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Power Depot
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Battlefield Forge
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-27%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Meticulous Archive
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-12%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-13%synergy
Shivan Reef
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-32%synergy
Azorius Chancery
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-3%synergy