Optimus Prime, Hero (Commander) - Upgraded +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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Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
22%synergy
The Ooze
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Baxter, Fly in the Ointment
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Big Mother Mouser
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Hidden Hideout
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Herald of Secret Streams
64%inclusion41 decks64 decks
61%synergy
Abzan Falconer
63%inclusion40 decks64 decks
61%synergy
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
61%inclusion39 decks64 decks
60%synergy
Steel Overseer
67%inclusion43 decks64 decks
57%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
56%inclusion36 decks64 decks
55%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
56%inclusion36 decks64 decks
54%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
55%inclusion35 decks64 decks
53%synergy
Karn's Bastion
64%inclusion41 decks64 decks
51%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
52%inclusion33 decks64 decks
50%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
50%inclusion32 decks64 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion40 decks64 decks
-5%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
61%inclusion39 decks64 decks
48%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
60%inclusion31 decks52 decks
44%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
59%inclusion38 decks64 decks
46%synergy
Counterspell
58%inclusion37 decks64 decks
22%synergy
Path to Exile
56%inclusion36 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
47%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
55%inclusion35 decks64 decks
49%synergy
Foundry Inspector
53%inclusion34 decks64 decks
46%synergy
The Ozolith
52%inclusion33 decks64 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Rhystic Study
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
-3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
-3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
-6%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
-2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Kilo, Apogee Mind
51%inclusion27 decks53 decks
40%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
50%inclusion32 decks64 decks
46%synergy
Esper Sentinel
45%inclusion29 decks64 decks
26%synergy
Surge Conductor
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
31%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
44%inclusion28 decks64 decks
35%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
41%inclusion26 decks64 decks
40%synergy
Danny Pink
38%inclusion24 decks64 decks
36%synergy
Thrummingbird
38%inclusion24 decks64 decks
28%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
36%inclusion23 decks64 decks
35%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
34%inclusion22 decks64 decks
18%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
34%inclusion22 decks64 decks
28%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
34%inclusion22 decks64 decks
28%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
33%inclusion21 decks64 decks
26%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
33%inclusion21 decks64 decks
32%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
33%inclusion21 decks64 decks
20%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
29%synergy
Lion Sash
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
28%synergy
Bronze Guardian
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
26%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
25%synergy
Thundering Raiju
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
21%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
21%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
21%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
21%synergy
Thought Monitor
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
21%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
20%synergy
Grateful Apparition
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
16%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
20%synergy
SP//dr, Piloted by Peni
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
18%synergy
Walking Ballista
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
17%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
17%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Arcbound Reclaimer
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Filigree Vector
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Axgard Artisan
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Hangarback Walker
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Mindless Automaton
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Scrap Trawler
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Arcbound Crusher
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
48%inclusion31 decks64 decks
27%synergy
Dispatch
47%inclusion30 decks64 decks
33%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion21 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion21 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Experimental Augury
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
21%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
22%synergy
Ripples of Potential
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
16%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Dovin's Veto
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
-5%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
-3%synergy
Disenchant
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Stubborn Denial
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Denial
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-3%synergy
Volt Charge
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Serum Snare
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Special Move
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Double Jump // Flying Kick
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Shellshock
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Tezzeret's Gambit
48%inclusion31 decks64 decks
37%synergy
Wake the Past
47%inclusion30 decks64 decks
37%synergy
Organic Extinction
44%inclusion28 decks64 decks
35%synergy
Damning Verdict
39%inclusion25 decks64 decks
37%synergy
Wave Goodbye
38%inclusion24 decks64 decks
36%synergy
Fabricate
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
22%synergy
Requisition Raid
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
21%synergy
One with the Machine
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
19%synergy
Thoughtcast
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
-7%synergy
Voyage Home
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Contentious Plan
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Stock Up
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-7%synergy
Windfall
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-3%synergy
Austere Command
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-5%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-7%synergy
Dance of the Manse
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lux Artillery
42%inclusion27 decks64 decks
36%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion22 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Unwinding Clock
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
19%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
-8%synergy
Insight Engine
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Forge
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Forge
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Cloud Key
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Mechtitan Core
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Salvation Engine
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Reaver Titan
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Throne of Geth
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Parhelion II
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
-3%synergy
Sculpting Steel
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Repurposing Bay
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
The Indomitable
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Bident of Thassa
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-3%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Moxite Refinery
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
The Seriema
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Arcade Cabinet
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Mole Module
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
The Regalia
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Resourceful Defense
47%inclusion30 decks64 decks
40%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
39%inclusion25 decks64 decks
35%synergy
Together Forever
33%inclusion21 decks64 decks
32%synergy
All Will Be One
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
26%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
30%synergy
Inexorable Tide
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
10%synergy
True Conviction
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Felidar Retreat
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Tempered Steel
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Artificer Class
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Storm the Vault
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-18%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Saheeli, Filigree Master
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Great Furnace
50%inclusion32 decks64 decks
38%synergy
Ancient Den
47%inclusion30 decks64 decks
34%synergy
Seat of the Synod
47%inclusion30 decks64 decks
34%synergy
Academy Ruins
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
24%synergy
Buried Ruin
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Inventors' Fair
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
-12%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
16%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Archway of Innovation
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Mech Hangar
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Monumental Henge
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Nesting Grounds
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
3%synergy
High Market
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion60 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion58 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
45%inclusion29 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
44%inclusion28 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
42%inclusion27 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Signet
36%inclusion23 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Boros Signet
34%inclusion22 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion21 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
0%synergy
Solar Array
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
-11%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
1%synergy
The Aetherspark
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
-3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
2%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion63 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Island
97%inclusion62 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion61 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion61 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Monastery
58%inclusion37 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Glacial Fortress
56%inclusion36 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion36 decks64 decks
-5%synergy
Raugrin Triome
53%inclusion34 decks64 decks
17%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
53%inclusion34 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
52%inclusion33 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
50%inclusion32 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Sacred Foundry
47%inclusion30 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Sea of Clouds
45%inclusion29 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Shivan Reef
44%inclusion28 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Steam Vents
44%inclusion28 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Prairie Stream
44%inclusion28 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Razortide Bridge
44%inclusion28 decks64 decks
31%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
44%inclusion28 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
42%inclusion27 decks64 decks
29%synergy
Battlefield Forge
42%inclusion27 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
42%inclusion27 decks64 decks
30%synergy
Training Center
39%inclusion25 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Spire of Industry
34%inclusion22 decks64 decks
21%synergy
Spectator Seating
34%inclusion22 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Deserted Beach
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Perilous Landscape
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Sundown Pass
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
-6%synergy
Arid Mesa
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
-4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
-5%synergy
Azorius Chancery
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Triumph
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
-11%synergy
Power Depot
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
-11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
-12%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Port Town
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
-4%synergy
Rugged Prairie
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
-9%synergy
Mystic Gate
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
-10%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Radiant Summit
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Ferrous Lake
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
2%synergy