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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Scryfall
MTGStocks
Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Hidden Hideout
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
9%synergy
The Ooze
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Erode
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
56%inclusion153 decks273 decks
55%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
50%inclusion136 decks273 decks
49%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
48%inclusion131 decks273 decks
47%synergy
Steel Overseer
56%inclusion153 decks273 decks
46%synergy
Foundry Inspector
52%inclusion141 decks273 decks
44%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
45%inclusion124 decks273 decks
44%synergy
Abzan Falconer
44%inclusion121 decks273 decks
43%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
53%inclusion146 decks273 decks
40%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
43%inclusion117 decks273 decks
40%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
52%inclusion142 decks273 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion176 decks273 decks
-3%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion138 decks273 decks
2%synergy
Counterspell
48%inclusion131 decks273 decks
13%synergy
Dispatch
45%inclusion124 decks273 decks
31%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
44%inclusion82 decks187 decks
28%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
43%inclusion80 decks188 decks
34%synergy
Wake the Past
42%inclusion115 decks273 decks
32%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
41%inclusion112 decks273 decks
38%synergy
Esper Sentinel
40%inclusion109 decks273 decks
21%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
39%inclusion107 decks273 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
20%inclusion54 decks273 decks
6%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion46 decks273 decks
0%synergy
Smothering Tithe
16%inclusion43 decks273 decks
-2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
15%inclusion41 decks273 decks
0%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion40 decks273 decks
1%synergy
Rhystic Study
12%inclusion34 decks273 decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion30 decks273 decks
-4%synergy
Jeska's Will
5.9%inclusion16 decks273 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
39%inclusion106 decks273 decks
35%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
37%inclusion100 decks273 decks
20%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
36%inclusion99 decks273 decks
35%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
36%inclusion97 decks273 decks
23%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
34%inclusion66 decks197 decks
23%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
32%inclusion86 decks273 decks
25%synergy
Bronze Guardian
31%inclusion85 decks273 decks
29%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
31%inclusion84 decks272 decks
22%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
31%inclusion84 decks273 decks
29%synergy
Surge Conductor
30%inclusion57 decks187 decks
17%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
30%inclusion83 decks273 decks
24%synergy
Thrummingbird
27%inclusion74 decks273 decks
18%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
27%inclusion73 decks273 decks
26%synergy
Danny Pink
26%inclusion72 decks273 decks
25%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
26%inclusion71 decks273 decks
25%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
26%inclusion71 decks273 decks
25%synergy
Lion Sash
26%inclusion70 decks273 decks
24%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
26%inclusion70 decks273 decks
19%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
22%inclusion40 decks181 decks
20%synergy
Thought Monitor
19%inclusion53 decks273 decks
12%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
19%inclusion51 decks272 decks
18%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
19%inclusion51 decks273 decks
18%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
18%inclusion48 decks266 decks
15%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
18%inclusion48 decks273 decks
17%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
17%inclusion47 decks273 decks
9%synergy
Thundering Raiju
15%inclusion42 decks273 decks
13%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
15%inclusion42 decks273 decks
15%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
15%inclusion41 decks273 decks
13%synergy
Walking Ballista
14%inclusion39 decks273 decks
11%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
14%inclusion39 decks273 decks
13%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
14%inclusion38 decks266 decks
12%synergy
Grateful Apparition
14%inclusion38 decks273 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Colossus
14%inclusion37 decks273 decks
13%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
13%inclusion36 decks273 decks
9%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
13%inclusion36 decks273 decks
11%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
13%inclusion35 decks273 decks
12%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
12%inclusion34 decks273 decks
12%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
12%inclusion34 decks273 decks
6%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
12%inclusion33 decks273 decks
12%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
12%inclusion32 decks273 decks
11%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
11%inclusion31 decks273 decks
11%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
11%inclusion31 decks273 decks
10%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
11%inclusion30 decks273 decks
7%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
11%inclusion30 decks273 decks
5%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
11%inclusion29 decks271 decks
6%synergy
Hangarback Walker
11%inclusion29 decks273 decks
6%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
10%inclusion28 decks272 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
10%inclusion28 decks273 decks
2%synergy
Axgard Artisan
10%inclusion28 decks273 decks
10%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
10%inclusion28 decks273 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
35%inclusion96 decks273 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion77 decks273 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
28%inclusion76 decks273 decks
7%synergy
Experimental Augury
25%inclusion68 decks273 decks
17%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
20%inclusion54 decks273 decks
12%synergy
Ripples of Potential
19%inclusion53 decks273 decks
9%synergy
Dovin's Veto
17%inclusion47 decks273 decks
-1%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion44 decks273 decks
0%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion39 decks273 decks
-6%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion39 decks273 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion34 decks273 decks
-4%synergy
Wear // Tear
10%inclusion27 decks273 decks
3%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion26 decks273 decks
-8%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
9.2%inclusion25 decks273 decks
5%synergy
Mana Drain
9.2%inclusion25 decks273 decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.2%inclusion25 decks273 decks
0%synergy
Brainstorm
8.4%inclusion23 decks273 decks
-11%synergy
Serum Snare
8.1%inclusion22 decks273 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.7%inclusion21 decks273 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.4%inclusion20 decks272 decks
-2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.0%inclusion19 decks271 decks
0%synergy
Whir of Invention
7.0%inclusion19 decks273 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.0%inclusion19 decks273 decks
-5%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.6%inclusion18 decks273 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.2%inclusion17 decks273 decks
3%synergy
Disenchant
5.9%inclusion16 decks273 decks
4%synergy
Volt Charge
5.9%inclusion16 decks273 decks
5%synergy
Desynchronization
5.5%inclusion15 decks271 decks
4%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.1%inclusion14 decks272 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
39%inclusion106 decks273 decks
30%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
35%inclusion96 decks273 decks
24%synergy
Fabricate
32%inclusion87 decks273 decks
24%synergy
Damning Verdict
31%inclusion84 decks273 decks
28%synergy
Thoughtcast
23%inclusion62 decks273 decks
19%synergy
One with the Machine
22%inclusion59 decks273 decks
19%synergy
Wave Goodbye
21%inclusion57 decks273 decks
20%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion56 decks273 decks
-2%synergy
Requisition Raid
15%inclusion40 decks273 decks
12%synergy
Voyage Home
14%inclusion37 decks266 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion33 decks273 decks
3%synergy
Contentious Plan
11%inclusion31 decks273 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
8.8%inclusion24 decks273 decks
-2%synergy
Supreme Verdict
8.4%inclusion23 decks273 decks
-4%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
7.7%inclusion21 decks273 decks
7%synergy
Dance of the Manse
7.3%inclusion20 decks273 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.5%inclusion15 decks273 decks
-7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion106 decks273 decks
14%synergy
The Ozolith
36%inclusion97 decks273 decks
33%synergy
Lux Artillery
28%inclusion76 decks273 decks
22%synergy
Unwinding Clock
27%inclusion74 decks273 decks
21%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
22%inclusion59 decks273 decks
19%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
21%inclusion40 decks187 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion55 decks273 decks
-4%synergy
Salvation Engine
15%inclusion39 decks266 decks
13%synergy
Insight Engine
14%inclusion27 decks187 decks
1%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
14%inclusion37 decks273 decks
11%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
13%inclusion36 decks273 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Forge
13%inclusion36 decks273 decks
8%synergy
Cloud Key
13%inclusion35 decks273 decks
6%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
11%inclusion31 decks273 decks
11%synergy
Mechtitan Core
11%inclusion31 decks273 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Forge
10%inclusion28 decks273 decks
9%synergy
Sculpting Steel
9.2%inclusion25 decks273 decks
7%synergy
Bident of Thassa
9.2%inclusion25 decks273 decks
0%synergy
Parhelion II
8.8%inclusion24 decks273 decks
8%synergy
Reaver Titan
8.8%inclusion24 decks273 decks
8%synergy
Imposter Mech
8.8%inclusion24 decks273 decks
8%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
8.1%inclusion22 decks273 decks
5%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
7.7%inclusion21 decks273 decks
7%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
7.3%inclusion20 decks273 decks
7%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
7.3%inclusion20 decks273 decks
6%synergy
Weatherlight
7.3%inclusion20 decks273 decks
6%synergy
The Seriema
7.1%inclusion14 decks197 decks
2%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
7.0%inclusion19 decks273 decks
6%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
7.0%inclusion19 decks273 decks
6%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
7.0%inclusion19 decks273 decks
6%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
7.0%inclusion13 decks187 decks
-2%synergy
Throne of Geth
6.6%inclusion18 decks273 decks
6%synergy
Moxite Refinery
6.4%inclusion12 decks187 decks
-2%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
6.3%inclusion17 decks271 decks
1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.2%inclusion17 decks273 decks
-4%synergy
Doubling Cube
5.9%inclusion16 decks273 decks
6%synergy
Sword of the Animist
5.9%inclusion16 decks273 decks
1%synergy
The Indomitable
5.5%inclusion15 decks273 decks
5%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
5.3%inclusion10 decks187 decks
1%synergy
Shadowspear
5.1%inclusion14 decks273 decks
1%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.1%inclusion14 decks273 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
33%inclusion91 decks273 decks
30%synergy
Resourceful Defense
33%inclusion89 decks273 decks
26%synergy
Together Forever
27%inclusion75 decks273 decks
27%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
24%inclusion65 decks273 decks
22%synergy
All Will Be One
18%inclusion50 decks273 decks
13%synergy
Felidar Retreat
13%inclusion35 decks273 decks
12%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
12%inclusion33 decks273 decks
9%synergy
Tempered Steel
12%inclusion32 decks273 decks
11%synergy
Inexorable Tide
11%inclusion29 decks273 decks
5%synergy
True Conviction
11%inclusion29 decks273 decks
9%synergy
Storm the Vault
10%inclusion27 decks273 decks
8%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
10%inclusion26 decks273 decks
-14%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
9.0%inclusion22 decks245 decks
-3%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
8.4%inclusion23 decks273 decks
7%synergy
Artificer Class
8.1%inclusion22 decks273 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.0%inclusion19 decks273 decks
-5%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
6.9%inclusion7 decks101 decks
6%synergy
Mechanized Production
6.6%inclusion18 decks273 decks
2%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
5.9%inclusion16 decks273 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
5.5%inclusion15 decks273 decks
-6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.1%inclusion14 decks273 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
10%inclusion28 decks273 decks
9%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
8.1%inclusion22 decks273 decks
6%synergy
Chandra, Spark Hunter
6.4%inclusion17 decks266 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.1%inclusion10 decks198 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
43%inclusion117 decks273 decks
30%synergy
Karn's Bastion
42%inclusion114 decks273 decks
28%synergy
Great Furnace
41%inclusion113 decks273 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Den
41%inclusion112 decks273 decks
28%synergy
Academy Ruins
27%inclusion74 decks273 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion72 decks273 decks
-8%synergy
Buried Ruin
23%inclusion63 decks273 decks
12%synergy
Inventors' Fair
23%inclusion63 decks273 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
22%inclusion61 decks273 decks
18%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion58 decks273 decks
2%synergy
Mech Hangar
15%inclusion42 decks273 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion37 decks273 decks
5%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
12%inclusion23 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Archway of Innovation
12%inclusion32 decks272 decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion31 decks273 decks
-2%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
8.8%inclusion12 decks136 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.8%inclusion24 decks273 decks
3%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.0%inclusion19 decks272 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Vault
5.9%inclusion16 decks273 decks
2%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
5.6%inclusion15 decks266 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.1%inclusion14 decks273 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion254 decks273 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion244 decks273 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
45%inclusion122 decks273 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
42%inclusion116 decks273 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
41%inclusion113 decks273 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Signet
35%inclusion95 decks273 decks
3%synergy
Boros Signet
30%inclusion83 decks273 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion82 decks273 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Signet
29%inclusion79 decks273 decks
-3%synergy
Solar Array
22%inclusion41 decks187 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion50 decks273 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion49 decks273 decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion36 decks273 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion36 decks273 decks
1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion26 decks273 decks
-1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.8%inclusion24 decks273 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
8.8%inclusion24 decks273 decks
3%synergy
The Aetherspark
7.9%inclusion21 decks266 decks
6%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
7.0%inclusion19 decks273 decks
6%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
1%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
6.2%inclusion17 decks273 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.2%inclusion17 decks273 decks
2%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
5.1%inclusion14 decks273 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion269 decks273 decks
4%synergy
Island
98%inclusion268 decks273 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion264 decks273 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion255 decks273 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Monastery
62%inclusion168 decks273 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion141 decks273 decks
-10%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
48%inclusion130 decks273 decks
-4%synergy
Glacial Fortress
47%inclusion129 decks273 decks
-7%synergy
Raugrin Triome
47%inclusion128 decks273 decks
10%synergy
Razortide Bridge
43%inclusion118 decks273 decks
30%synergy
Sacred Foundry
43%inclusion118 decks273 decks
3%synergy
Prairie Stream
43%inclusion117 decks273 decks
4%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
42%inclusion116 decks273 decks
1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
42%inclusion114 decks273 decks
-11%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
40%inclusion110 decks273 decks
28%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
39%inclusion107 decks273 decks
26%synergy
Steam Vents
39%inclusion106 decks273 decks
-2%synergy
Spire of Industry
32%inclusion88 decks273 decks
19%synergy
Sea of Clouds
32%inclusion88 decks273 decks
2%synergy
Battlefield Forge
32%inclusion87 decks273 decks
-11%synergy
Shivan Reef
31%inclusion84 decks273 decks
-11%synergy
Spectator Seating
27%inclusion75 decks273 decks
-2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
27%inclusion73 decks273 decks
-10%synergy
Training Center
27%inclusion73 decks273 decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
25%inclusion69 decks273 decks
-4%synergy
Deserted Beach
25%inclusion69 decks273 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion68 decks273 decks
-2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
25%inclusion67 decks273 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
23%inclusion64 decks273 decks
-4%synergy
Sundown Pass
23%inclusion63 decks273 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
23%inclusion63 decks273 decks
-4%synergy
Power Depot
20%inclusion55 decks273 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
20%inclusion54 decks273 decks
-7%synergy
Perilous Landscape
19%inclusion53 decks272 decks
1%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
18%inclusion48 decks273 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Triumph
18%inclusion48 decks273 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
16%inclusion45 decks273 decks
-10%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
16%inclusion44 decks273 decks
-8%synergy
Rugged Prairie
16%inclusion43 decks273 decks
-7%synergy
Radiant Summit
14%inclusion27 decks187 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion39 decks273 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion39 decks273 decks
-14%synergy
Azorius Chancery
14%inclusion38 decks273 decks
2%synergy
Port Town
14%inclusion38 decks273 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Garrison
13%inclusion35 decks273 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
12%inclusion33 decks273 decks
0%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
11%inclusion30 decks273 decks
-3%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
11%inclusion29 decks273 decks
5%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
11%inclusion29 decks273 decks
-3%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
10%inclusion28 decks273 decks
-6%synergy