Optimus Prime, Hero (Commander) - Expensive +1/+1 Counters

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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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Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
High Synergy Cards
The Ozolith
77%inclusion36 decks47 decks
74%synergy
Abzan Falconer
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
68%synergy
Esper Sentinel
83%inclusion39 decks47 decks
63%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
61%synergy
Damning Verdict
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
57%synergy
Danny Pink
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
54%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
50%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
48%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
46%synergy
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Drain
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
40%synergy
Steel Overseer
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
40%synergy
Path to Exile
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
42%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Deflecting Swat
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
35%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
47%synergy
Smothering Tithe
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
43%synergy
Rhystic Study
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Jeska's Will
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Ancient Tomb
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
20%synergy
The One Ring
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Mana Vault
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Arcbound Shikari
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
41%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
24%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
40%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Lion Sash
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
26%synergy
Thundering Raiju
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Walking Ballista
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
27%synergy
Foundry Inspector
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Axgard Artisan
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Thrummingbird
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Surge Conductor
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
15%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Bronze Guardian
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Hangarback Walker
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Luminarch Aspirant
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Generous Pup
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Lita, Mechanical Engineer
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Grateful Apparition
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Brigone, Soldier of Meletis
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Chocobo Knights
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Thought Monitor
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Reluctant Role Model
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Generous Gift
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Dovin's Veto
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Akroma's Will
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Boros Charm
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Experimental Augury
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Wear // Tear
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Denial
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Brain Freeze
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Force of Will
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-11%synergy
Ripples of Potential
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Contractual Safeguard
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Duplication
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Whir of Invention
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Mental Misstep
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Intuition
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Flusterstorm
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Demand Answers
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Reroute Systems
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Scour for Scrap
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Tezzeret's Gambit
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Wave Goodbye
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Fabricate
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Requisition Raid
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Wake the Past
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Farewell
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Supreme Verdict
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Contentious Plan
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Organic Extinction
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Thoughtcast
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Scrap Mastery
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-14%synergy
Timetwister
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Collective Effort
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Dance of the Manse
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Scout for Survivors
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Retrieve the Esper
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lux Artillery
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Unwinding Clock
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Salvation Engine
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Forge
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Bident of Thassa
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Leyline Axe
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Cloud Key
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Animation Module
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Repurposing Bay
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Throne of Geth
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Sculpting Steel
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Doubling Cube
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Forge
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Sword of the Animist
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-4%synergy
Moxite Refinery
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-3%synergy
Blitzball Stadium
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Buster Sword
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
The Wind Crystal
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Genji Glove
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Together Forever
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Resourceful Defense
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
28%synergy
All Will Be One
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Felidar Retreat
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Inexorable Tide
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Underworld Breach
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Gleam of Authority
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
11%synergy
True Conviction
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Aggravated Assault
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Storm the Vault
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Land Tax
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Pain for All
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Basri Ket
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Saheeli, Filigree Master
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Great Furnace
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Ancient Den
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Seat of the Synod
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Urza's Saga
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Academy Ruins
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Inventors' Fair
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Archway of Innovation
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Fomori Vault
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Buried Ruin
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
High Market
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Mech Hangar
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Drannith Ruins
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion45 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Sol Ring
94%inclusion44 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Progress
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
-14%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
-15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Opal
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Azorius Signet
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Boros Signet
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Signet
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-16%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
The Aetherspark
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Mana Crypt
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Solar Array
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion46 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion44 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Island
94%inclusion44 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion44 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
91%inclusion43 decks47 decks
50%synergy
Sacred Foundry
89%inclusion42 decks47 decks
49%synergy
Steam Vents
85%inclusion40 decks47 decks
45%synergy
Raugrin Triome
83%inclusion39 decks47 decks
46%synergy
Tundra
72%inclusion34 decks47 decks
61%synergy
Scalding Tarn
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
43%synergy
Flooded Strand
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
39%synergy
Arid Mesa
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Volcanic Island
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
55%synergy
Sea of Clouds
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Plateau
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
50%synergy
Spectator Seating
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Training Center
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Sundown Pass
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Monastery
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
-20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
-25%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Deserted Beach
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Glacial Fortress
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
-28%synergy
Razortide Bridge
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Spire of Industry
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Sulfur Falls
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
-28%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Mana Confluence
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-31%synergy
Meticulous Archive
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Prairie Stream
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-23%synergy
Battlefield Forge
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-25%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-20%synergy
Elegant Parlor
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Shivan Reef
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-28%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Thundering Falls
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Power Depot
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy