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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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Arcee, Sharpshooter
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Abzan Falconer
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
50%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Surge Conductor
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
44%synergy
Foundry Inspector
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Dispatch
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Steel Overseer
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Thrummingbird
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Creatures
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Winged Hive Tyrant
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Dragonscale General
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Bronze Guardian
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
19%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
18%synergy
Reluctant Role Model
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Axgard Artisan
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Thought Monitor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Lion Sash
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Depthshaker Titan
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Emissary Escort
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Interface Ace
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
16%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Thundering Raiju
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Elite Scaleguard
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Iron Apprentice
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Aeronaut Admiral
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Colossus
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Towashi Guide-Bot
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Whirler Rogue
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Etched Oracle
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Flux Channeler
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Vedalken Engineer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Luminarch Aspirant
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Mindless Automaton
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Grateful Apparition
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Kolodin, Triumph Caster
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Experimental Augury
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Path to Exile
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Wear // Tear
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Dovin's Veto
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Ripples of Potential
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Crush Contraband
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Boros Charm
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Serum Snare
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Electrosiphon
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Thraben Charm
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Legion Leadership
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Essence Capture
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Brainstorm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Opt
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Unity of Purpose
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Destroy Evil
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Volt Charge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Steady Progress
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Unwind
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Reject Imperfection
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Ride Down
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Valorous Stance
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Radstorm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Cerebral Download
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Wake the Past
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Organic Extinction
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Thoughtcast
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Damning Verdict
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
One with the Machine
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Contentious Plan
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
From Father to Son
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Requisition Raid
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Collective Effort
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Act
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Voyage Home
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Enter the Enigma
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Fabricate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Cleansing Nova
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Wanderer's Strike
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Open the Vaults
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Rip Apart
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Stock Up
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Insight Engine
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Lux Artillery
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Moxite Refinery
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Mechtitan Core
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Bident of Thassa
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Imposter Mech
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Salvation Engine
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Valor's Flagship
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
The Key to the Vault
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Gavel of the Righteous
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Reaver Titan
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Parhelion II
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Cloud Key
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Titan Forge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Weatherlight
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Golem Foundry
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Reactor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Lux Cannon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Forge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Cryogen Relic
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
The Lunar Whale
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Magitek Armor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
The Regalia
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Spotcycle Scouter
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Hulldrifter
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Mangler
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Aetherflux Conduit
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Spire Mechcycle
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Perilous Snare
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Cloudspire Skycycle
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Together Forever
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Resourceful Defense
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Inexorable Tide
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
All Will Be One
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Felidar Retreat
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Citadel Siege
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Tempered Steel
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Spider-Man No More
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Reconnaissance
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Rising of the Day
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Born to Drive
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Swift Reconfiguration
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Gleam of Authority
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Storm the Vault
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Hardlight Containment
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Chandra, Spark Hunter
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Den
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Buried Ruin
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Seat of the Synod
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Great Furnace
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Mech Hangar
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
HELIOS One
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Steppe
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Clive's Hideaway
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Country Roads
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Solar Array
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Azorius Signet
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Signet
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Boros Signet
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Midnight Clock
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Cargo Ship
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
White Auracite
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Boommobile
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Monastery
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Spire of Industry
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Glacial Fortress
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Triumph
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Port Town
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Razortide Bridge
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Sulfur Falls
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Prairie Stream
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Perilous Landscape
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Shivan Reef
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Glittering Massif
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Radiant Summit
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Azorius Chancery
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Battlefield Forge
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-19%synergy
Rugged Prairie
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Boros Garrison
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Ferrous Lake
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Tranquil Cove
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Demolition Field
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Thriving Isle
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Power Depot
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Legion Leadership
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Sacred Foundry
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-31%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Gate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy