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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Big Mother Mouser
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
The Ooze
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lita, Little Orphan Amphibian
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Hidden Hideout
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
The Ozolith
72%inclusion33 decks46 decks
69%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
62%synergy
Abzan Falconer
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
59%synergy
Esper Sentinel
72%inclusion33 decks46 decks
52%synergy
Damning Verdict
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
50%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
49%synergy
Danny Pink
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
46%synergy
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
44%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
43%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Steel Overseer
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
40%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
37%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
42%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Mana Drain
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Deflecting Swat
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
45%synergy
Smothering Tithe
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Rhystic Study
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Jeska's Will
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Tomb
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
17%synergy
The One Ring
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Foundry Inspector
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Thrummingbird
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Lion Sash
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Surge Conductor
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Thundering Raiju
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Walking Ballista
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Axgard Artisan
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Bronze Guardian
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Hangarback Walker
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Grateful Apparition
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Norn's Choirmaster
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Purple Dragon Punks
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Generous Pup
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Dovin's Veto
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Boros Charm
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Experimental Augury
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Akroma's Will
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Ripples of Potential
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Denial
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%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
Mystical Tutor
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-12%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Scour for Scrap
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Duplication
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 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
Heliod's Intervention
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Wake the Past
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Organic Extinction
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Requisition Raid
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-5%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
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Timetwister
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Ponder
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Gamble
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Thoughtcast
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Voyage Home
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Windfall
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Austere Command
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Scrap Mastery
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Unwinding Clock
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Lux Artillery
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Salvation Engine
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Forge
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Forge
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Moxite Refinery
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Insight Engine
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Isochron Scepter
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Cloud Key
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Animation Module
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Leyline Axe
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Bident of Thassa
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Manifold Key
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Throne of Geth
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Sculpting Steel
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Doubling Cube
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Sword of the Animist
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Mechtitan Core
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Together Forever
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
34%synergy
All Will Be One
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Resourceful Defense
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Inexorable Tide
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Felidar Retreat
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Uneasy Alliance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
True Conviction
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Warrior's Resolve
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Underworld Breach
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Artificer Class
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Mechanized Production
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Efficient Construction
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Gleam of Authority
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Storm the Vault
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Basri Ket
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
37%synergy
Great Furnace
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Ancient Den
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Seat of the Synod
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Urza's Saga
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Reliquary Tower
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Academy Ruins
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Inventors' Fair
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Buried Ruin
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Archway of Innovation
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Homeward Path
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Fomori Vault
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%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
Talisman of Creativity
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Progress
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
-14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Opal
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
-17%synergy
Azorius Signet
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Boros Signet
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Solar Array
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Signet
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-17%synergy
Mox Diamond
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
8%synergy
The Aetherspark
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Firdoch Core
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Crypt
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Mox Amber
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion45 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Island
91%inclusion42 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Plains
91%inclusion42 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Sacred Foundry
89%inclusion41 decks46 decks
48%synergy
Mountain
89%inclusion41 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
89%inclusion41 decks46 decks
48%synergy
Steam Vents
78%inclusion36 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Raugrin Triome
78%inclusion36 decks46 decks
42%synergy
Tundra
74%inclusion34 decks46 decks
63%synergy
Scalding Tarn
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
42%synergy
Flooded Strand
67%inclusion31 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Arid Mesa
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Volcanic Island
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
54%synergy
Plateau
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
52%synergy
Spectator Seating
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Training Center
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Sea of Clouds
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Mystic Monastery
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
-15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
-27%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Deserted Beach
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Sundown Pass
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Razortide Bridge
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Glacial Fortress
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
-28%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Sulfur Falls
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
-29%synergy
Mana Confluence
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Spire of Industry
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
-30%synergy
Battlefield Forge
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-23%synergy
City of Brass
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-20%synergy
Misty Rainforest
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Meticulous Archive
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Rugged Prairie
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-10%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Prairie Stream
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-28%synergy
Shivan Reef
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-31%synergy
Power Depot
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-12%synergy
Elegant Parlor
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-16%synergy