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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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Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
SP//dr, Piloted by Peni
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Spider-Man No More
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Abzan Falconer
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
64%synergy
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
62%synergy
Steel Overseer
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
59%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
59%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
58%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
56%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
56%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
53%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
53%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Etherium Sculptor
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
49%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
47%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Foundry Inspector
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
45%synergy
The Ozolith
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
50%synergy
Counterspell
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Wake the Past
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
40%synergy
Resourceful Defense
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Rhystic Study
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Smothering Tithe
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
41%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
45%synergy
Esper Sentinel
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Danny Pink
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Surge Conductor
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Lion Sash
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Thrummingbird
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Thundering Raiju
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Bronze Guardian
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Thought Monitor
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Walking Ballista
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Grateful Apparition
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Filigree Vector
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Reluctant Role Model
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Arcbound Crusher
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Chocobo Knights
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Marketback Walker
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Boros Charm
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Path to Exile
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Experimental Augury
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Ripples of Potential
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
20%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Dovin's Veto
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Disenchant
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Stubborn Denial
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Unbounded Potential
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Serum Snare
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Wave Goodbye
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Damning Verdict
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Fabricate
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
26%synergy
One with the Machine
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Requisition Raid
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Voyage Home
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Contentious Plan
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Thoughtcast
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-11%synergy
Reckless Handling
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Stock Up
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Dance of the Manse
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
From Father to Son
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Lux Artillery
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Unwinding Clock
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Insight Engine
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Mechtitan Core
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Cloud Key
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Moxite Refinery
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Repurposing Bay
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Salvation Engine
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Reaver Titan
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Sculpting Steel
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Forge
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Forge
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-16%synergy
Bident of Thassa
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
0%synergy
The Indomitable
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Manifold Key
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Reactor
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
The Regalia
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Uncivil Unrest
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
30%synergy
All Will Be One
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Together Forever
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
26%synergy
True Conviction
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Felidar Retreat
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Inexorable Tide
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Storm the Vault
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Tempered Steel
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Citadel Siege
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Artificer Class
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
50%synergy
Great Furnace
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
39%synergy
Ancient Den
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Seat of the Synod
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Inventors' Fair
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Academy Ruins
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Buried Ruin
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Archway of Innovation
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-20%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Mech Hangar
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
1%synergy
High Market
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion42 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion40 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Signet
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Boros Signet
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Signet
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Solar Array
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
The Aetherspark
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion44 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion44 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Island
100%inclusion44 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion44 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Glacial Fortress
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Monastery
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Raugrin Triome
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Shivan Reef
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Sea of Clouds
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Steam Vents
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Sacred Foundry
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Spire of Industry
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Razortide Bridge
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Battlefield Forge
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Prairie Stream
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Training Center
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Deserted Beach
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Spectator Seating
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Perilous Landscape
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Sundown Pass
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Arid Mesa
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Power Depot
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Rugged Prairie
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Port Town
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-13%synergy
Boros Garrison
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Gate
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Radiant Summit
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Triumph
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-13%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-4%synergy