Optimus Prime, Hero (Commander) - Upgraded

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Lasting Tarfire
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Sewer-veillance Cam
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Loch Mare
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
4.0%inclusion2 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Kinscaer Sentry
2.0%inclusion1 decks50 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
55%inclusion131 decks239 decks
54%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
50%inclusion119 decks239 decks
49%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
48%inclusion114 decks239 decks
47%synergy
Abzan Falconer
47%inclusion112 decks239 decks
45%synergy
Steel Overseer
54%inclusion130 decks239 decks
45%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
46%inclusion109 decks239 decks
44%synergy
Foundry Inspector
51%inclusion122 decks239 decks
44%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
45%inclusion108 decks239 decks
42%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
42%inclusion101 decks239 decks
39%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
52%inclusion124 decks239 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion151 decks239 decks
-5%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion124 decks239 decks
3%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
50%inclusion120 decks239 decks
38%synergy
Counterspell
47%inclusion112 decks239 decks
12%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
45%inclusion68 decks150 decks
29%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
44%inclusion66 decks151 decks
35%synergy
Dispatch
43%inclusion102 decks239 decks
29%synergy
Esper Sentinel
42%inclusion101 decks239 decks
23%synergy
Wake the Past
41%inclusion97 decks239 decks
30%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
41%inclusion97 decks239 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
21%inclusion51 decks239 decks
7%synergy
Smothering Tithe
17%inclusion41 decks239 decks
-1%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion40 decks239 decks
0%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion36 decks239 decks
1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
14%inclusion34 decks239 decks
-1%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion30 decks239 decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion28 decks239 decks
-4%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.3%inclusion15 decks239 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
40%inclusion95 decks239 decks
36%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
36%inclusion86 decks239 decks
19%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
36%inclusion86 decks239 decks
23%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
36%inclusion85 decks239 decks
34%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
33%inclusion53 decks160 decks
22%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
31%inclusion74 decks238 decks
23%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
30%inclusion71 decks239 decks
29%synergy
Bronze Guardian
29%inclusion70 decks239 decks
27%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
29%inclusion70 decks239 decks
28%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
29%inclusion69 decks239 decks
23%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
29%inclusion69 decks239 decks
23%synergy
Surge Conductor
29%inclusion43 decks150 decks
15%synergy
Danny Pink
28%inclusion66 decks239 decks
26%synergy
Lion Sash
28%inclusion66 decks239 decks
26%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
27%inclusion65 decks239 decks
26%synergy
Thrummingbird
26%inclusion62 decks239 decks
17%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
25%inclusion60 decks239 decks
24%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
23%inclusion55 decks239 decks
16%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
20%inclusion47 decks239 decks
19%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
20%inclusion47 decks239 decks
19%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
20%inclusion28 decks143 decks
18%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
18%inclusion44 decks238 decks
18%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
18%inclusion42 decks231 decks
15%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
18%inclusion42 decks239 decks
17%synergy
Thundering Raiju
17%inclusion41 decks239 decks
15%synergy
Thought Monitor
16%inclusion39 decks239 decks
10%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
16%inclusion39 decks239 decks
8%synergy
Walking Ballista
16%inclusion38 decks239 decks
13%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
15%inclusion37 decks239 decks
14%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
14%inclusion34 decks239 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Colossus
14%inclusion33 decks239 decks
13%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
14%inclusion33 decks239 decks
13%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
14%inclusion33 decks239 decks
13%synergy
Grateful Apparition
13%inclusion32 decks239 decks
10%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
13%inclusion30 decks231 decks
11%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
13%inclusion31 decks239 decks
12%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
13%inclusion31 decks239 decks
11%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
13%inclusion30 decks239 decks
6%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
13%inclusion30 decks239 decks
12%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
13%inclusion30 decks239 decks
12%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
12%inclusion29 decks239 decks
12%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
12%inclusion29 decks239 decks
12%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
12%inclusion28 decks237 decks
7%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
12%inclusion28 decks239 decks
6%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
12%inclusion28 decks239 decks
7%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
11%inclusion26 decks239 decks
10%synergy
Axgard Artisan
11%inclusion26 decks239 decks
11%synergy
The Reality Chip
11%inclusion26 decks239 decks
7%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
11%inclusion26 decks239 decks
11%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
11%inclusion25 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
37%inclusion88 decks239 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion69 decks239 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion63 decks239 decks
4%synergy
Experimental Augury
26%inclusion61 decks239 decks
18%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
20%inclusion47 decks239 decks
12%synergy
Ripples of Potential
18%inclusion44 decks239 decks
9%synergy
Dovin's Veto
18%inclusion42 decks239 decks
-1%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion37 decks239 decks
4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion36 decks239 decks
-5%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion35 decks239 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion28 decks239 decks
-5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion24 decks239 decks
1%synergy
Wear // Tear
10%inclusion24 decks239 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
9.2%inclusion22 decks239 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Drain
8.8%inclusion21 decks239 decks
-2%synergy
Swan Song
8.8%inclusion21 decks239 decks
-8%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
8.4%inclusion20 decks239 decks
4%synergy
Serum Snare
8.4%inclusion20 decks239 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.0%inclusion19 decks238 decks
-1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.6%inclusion18 decks237 decks
1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.5%inclusion18 decks239 decks
-4%synergy
Whir of Invention
7.5%inclusion18 decks239 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
6.7%inclusion16 decks239 decks
-7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.3%inclusion15 decks239 decks
3%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.3%inclusion15 decks239 decks
1%synergy
Desynchronization
5.9%inclusion14 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Scour for Scrap
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
2%synergy
Disenchant
5.4%inclusion13 decks239 decks
4%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
-1%synergy
Volt Charge
5.0%inclusion12 decks239 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
38%inclusion92 decks239 decks
30%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
36%inclusion85 decks239 decks
25%synergy
Fabricate
32%inclusion77 decks239 decks
25%synergy
Damning Verdict
32%inclusion77 decks239 decks
30%synergy
Thoughtcast
22%inclusion53 decks239 decks
18%synergy
Wave Goodbye
21%inclusion51 decks239 decks
20%synergy
One with the Machine
21%inclusion49 decks239 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion49 decks239 decks
-2%synergy
Voyage Home
15%inclusion34 decks231 decks
12%synergy
Requisition Raid
14%inclusion33 decks239 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion28 decks239 decks
3%synergy
Contentious Plan
11%inclusion27 decks239 decks
8%synergy
Supreme Verdict
8.4%inclusion20 decks239 decks
-5%synergy
Austere Command
7.9%inclusion19 decks239 decks
-4%synergy
Dance of the Manse
7.5%inclusion18 decks239 decks
6%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
7.1%inclusion17 decks239 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.9%inclusion14 decks239 decks
-7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion91 decks239 decks
13%synergy
The Ozolith
38%inclusion90 decks239 decks
35%synergy
Unwinding Clock
28%inclusion68 decks239 decks
23%synergy
Lux Artillery
28%inclusion66 decks239 decks
22%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
23%inclusion56 decks239 decks
20%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
21%inclusion31 decks150 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion46 decks239 decks
-5%synergy
Salvation Engine
16%inclusion38 decks231 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
14%inclusion33 decks239 decks
11%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
14%inclusion33 decks239 decks
10%synergy
Insight Engine
13%inclusion19 decks150 decks
-1%synergy
Mechtitan Core
12%inclusion28 decks239 decks
11%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
11%inclusion27 decks239 decks
11%synergy
Cloud Key
11%inclusion26 decks239 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Forge
11%inclusion26 decks239 decks
5%synergy
Imposter Mech
10%inclusion25 decks239 decks
9%synergy
Sculpting Steel
10%inclusion23 decks239 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Forge
9.2%inclusion22 decks239 decks
8%synergy
Parhelion II
9.2%inclusion22 decks239 decks
9%synergy
Reaver Titan
9.2%inclusion22 decks239 decks
9%synergy
Bident of Thassa
9.2%inclusion22 decks239 decks
0%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
7.9%inclusion19 decks239 decks
5%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
7.9%inclusion19 decks239 decks
7%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
7.9%inclusion19 decks239 decks
7%synergy
Weatherlight
7.5%inclusion18 decks239 decks
6%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
7.5%inclusion18 decks239 decks
7%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
7.5%inclusion18 decks239 decks
7%synergy
The Seriema
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
7.1%inclusion17 decks239 decks
7%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
7.1%inclusion17 decks239 decks
6%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.3%inclusion15 decks239 decks
-5%synergy
Sword of the Animist
6.3%inclusion15 decks239 decks
1%synergy
Doubling Cube
6.3%inclusion15 decks239 decks
6%synergy
The Indomitable
6.3%inclusion15 decks239 decks
5%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
-3%synergy
Throne of Geth
5.9%inclusion14 decks239 decks
5%synergy
The Key to the Vault
5.4%inclusion13 decks239 decks
3%synergy
Moxite Refinery
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
-3%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
5.1%inclusion12 decks237 decks
0%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
5.0%inclusion12 decks239 decks
0%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.0%inclusion12 decks239 decks
4%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
5.0%inclusion12 decks239 decks
5%synergy
Shadowspear
5.0%inclusion12 decks239 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Resourceful Defense
32%inclusion76 decks239 decks
25%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
31%inclusion73 decks239 decks
27%synergy
Together Forever
29%inclusion69 decks239 decks
28%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
27%inclusion64 decks239 decks
25%synergy
All Will Be One
20%inclusion47 decks239 decks
15%synergy
Felidar Retreat
13%inclusion32 decks239 decks
12%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
13%inclusion30 decks239 decks
9%synergy
Tempered Steel
11%inclusion26 decks239 decks
10%synergy
Storm the Vault
10%inclusion24 decks239 decks
8%synergy
True Conviction
10%inclusion23 decks239 decks
8%synergy
Inexorable Tide
10%inclusion23 decks239 decks
4%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
10%inclusion20 decks209 decks
-3%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
8.8%inclusion21 decks239 decks
-15%synergy
Artificer Class
7.9%inclusion19 decks239 decks
7%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
7.9%inclusion19 decks239 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.5%inclusion18 decks239 decks
-4%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
6.7%inclusion16 decks239 decks
6%synergy
Mechanized Production
6.3%inclusion15 decks239 decks
2%synergy
Propaganda
5.9%inclusion14 decks239 decks
-6%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
5.4%inclusion13 decks239 decks
0%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.0%inclusion12 decks239 decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Daretti, Scrap Savant
9.2%inclusion22 decks239 decks
7%synergy
Saheeli, Filigree Master
9.2%inclusion22 decks239 decks
8%synergy
Chandra, Spark Hunter
6.9%inclusion16 decks231 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.2%inclusion10 decks161 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
42%inclusion100 decks239 decks
29%synergy
Great Furnace
42%inclusion100 decks239 decks
30%synergy
Karn's Bastion
41%inclusion99 decks239 decks
28%synergy
Ancient Den
40%inclusion96 decks239 decks
28%synergy
Academy Ruins
27%inclusion65 decks239 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion63 decks239 decks
-8%synergy
Inventors' Fair
24%inclusion57 decks239 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
22%inclusion53 decks239 decks
18%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion51 decks239 decks
2%synergy
Buried Ruin
20%inclusion48 decks239 decks
9%synergy
Mech Hangar
15%inclusion35 decks239 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion34 decks239 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion29 decks239 decks
-1%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
12%inclusion18 decks151 decks
3%synergy
Archway of Innovation
11%inclusion26 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.2%inclusion22 decks239 decks
3%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.7%inclusion16 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
6.1%inclusion14 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Vault
5.9%inclusion14 decks239 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.4%inclusion13 decks239 decks
1%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.0%inclusion12 decks239 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion221 decks239 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion213 decks239 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
45%inclusion107 decks239 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
43%inclusion103 decks239 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
42%inclusion100 decks239 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Signet
36%inclusion87 decks239 decks
4%synergy
Boros Signet
33%inclusion78 decks239 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion74 decks239 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Signet
30%inclusion71 decks239 decks
-3%synergy
Solar Array
22%inclusion33 decks150 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion40 decks239 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion37 decks239 decks
-8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion34 decks239 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion26 decks239 decks
-2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion25 decks239 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
9.2%inclusion22 decks239 decks
-1%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
8.8%inclusion21 decks239 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
8.4%inclusion20 decks239 decks
3%synergy
The Aetherspark
8.2%inclusion19 decks231 decks
6%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
6.0%inclusion9 decks151 decks
1%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.9%inclusion14 decks239 decks
2%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
5.9%inclusion14 decks239 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.4%inclusion13 decks239 decks
3%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
5.0%inclusion12 decks239 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion237 decks239 decks
4%synergy
Island
99%inclusion236 decks239 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion233 decks239 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion224 decks239 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Monastery
60%inclusion144 decks239 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
51%inclusion123 decks239 decks
-10%synergy
Raugrin Triome
48%inclusion115 decks239 decks
11%synergy
Glacial Fortress
45%inclusion108 decks239 decks
-9%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
45%inclusion108 decks239 decks
-6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
44%inclusion106 decks239 decks
4%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
44%inclusion104 decks239 decks
2%synergy
Prairie Stream
43%inclusion102 decks239 decks
3%synergy
Razortide Bridge
41%inclusion97 decks239 decks
28%synergy
Sulfur Falls
40%inclusion95 decks239 decks
-13%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
40%inclusion95 decks239 decks
27%synergy
Steam Vents
38%inclusion92 decks239 decks
-2%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
38%inclusion92 decks239 decks
26%synergy
Sea of Clouds
33%inclusion80 decks239 decks
3%synergy
Battlefield Forge
33%inclusion79 decks239 decks
-9%synergy
Spire of Industry
32%inclusion77 decks239 decks
19%synergy
Shivan Reef
31%inclusion73 decks239 decks
-10%synergy
Spectator Seating
29%inclusion70 decks239 decks
0%synergy
Training Center
28%inclusion68 decks239 decks
-3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
28%inclusion66 decks239 decks
-8%synergy
Deserted Beach
27%inclusion65 decks239 decks
5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
27%inclusion64 decks239 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
26%inclusion63 decks239 decks
-3%synergy
Sundown Pass
25%inclusion60 decks239 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
25%inclusion60 decks239 decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
25%inclusion59 decks239 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion58 decks239 decks
-3%synergy
Power Depot
23%inclusion54 decks239 decks
20%synergy
Perilous Landscape
20%inclusion48 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
18%inclusion44 decks239 decks
-9%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
17%inclusion40 decks239 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Triumph
16%inclusion38 decks239 decks
-9%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
15%inclusion36 decks239 decks
-9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion36 decks239 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
15%inclusion36 decks239 decks
-12%synergy
Rugged Prairie
15%inclusion36 decks239 decks
-7%synergy
Port Town
15%inclusion35 decks239 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Chancery
15%inclusion35 decks239 decks
2%synergy
Radiant Summit
14%inclusion21 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Boros Garrison
13%inclusion32 decks239 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion30 decks239 decks
-15%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
12%inclusion29 decks239 decks
0%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
12%inclusion28 decks239 decks
-2%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
11%inclusion27 decks239 decks
-6%synergy
Mystic Gate
10%inclusion25 decks239 decks
-2%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
10%inclusion24 decks239 decks
5%synergy