Sonic the Hedgehog (Commander) - Optimized +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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Biorganic Carapace
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Spectacular Spider-Man
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Knuckles the Echidna
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
93%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
84%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
81%synergy
Pyrohemia
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
73%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
73%synergy
Super State
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
73%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
64%synergy
Fire Magic
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
58%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
57%synergy
Xorn
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Generous Gift
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
42%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
55%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Captain Lannery Storm
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
55%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
55%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Esper Sentinel
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
55%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Rhystic Study
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Jeska's Will
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Teferi's Protection
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Mystical Tutor
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
21%synergy
The One Ring
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Creatures
Hydroelectric Specimen
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Thundering Raiju
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Urabrask the Hidden
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Danny Pink
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Amy Rose
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Cathar Commando
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Aven Interrupter
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Anger
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Abzan Falconer
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Guardian of Faith
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Gogo, Mysterious Mime
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Errant and Giada
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
High Fae Trickster
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Academy Manufactor
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Vexilus Praetor
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Winged Hive Tyrant
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Grand Abolisher
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Miles "Tails" Prower
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Archangel Avacyn
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Enduring Courage
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Screaming Nemesis
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Gatta and Luzzu
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Jaws, Relentless Predator
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Saiba Cryptomancer
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Krark-Clan Shaman
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Legion Loyalist
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Selfless Spirit
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Selfless Squire
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Spectral Sailor
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Boros Charm
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
32%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Deflecting Swat
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Akroma's Will
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Mana Drain
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Dovin's Veto
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Flusterstorm
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Force of Will
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Force of Negation
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Silence
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Great Train Heist
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Cinderclasm
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Starstorm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Final Fortune
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Big Score
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Demand Answers
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Grand Crescendo
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Pact of Negation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Damning Verdict
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Blasphemous Act
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Wave Goodbye
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Open the Armory
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Fabricate
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Vandalblast
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Gamble
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Windfall
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Fiery Confluence
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Full Throttle
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Stock Up
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Crackle with Power
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Farewell
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Preordain
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
31%synergy
The Fire Crystal
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Caltrops
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
The Ozolith
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Weatherlight
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Hammer of Purphoros
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Embercleave
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Bident of Thassa
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Unwinding Clock
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Helm of the Host
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Buster Sword
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
The Regalia
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Rising of the Day
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Windcrag Siege
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Aggravated Assault
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Reconnaissance
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Remora
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Mechanized Production
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Storm the Vault
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Rain of Riches
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Assemble the Legion
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Underworld Breach
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Anointed Procession
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Propaganda
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Mistrise Village
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Karn's Bastion
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Arena of Glory
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Great Furnace
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Seat of the Synod
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Rivendell
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Vault
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Academy Ruins
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Progress
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Mox Amber
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Chrome Mox
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Mana Vault
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Signet
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-24%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Signet
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-27%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Plains
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Island
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Steam Vents
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Flooded Strand
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Scalding Tarn
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Arid Mesa
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Raugrin Triome
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Sea of Clouds
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Training Center
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Sulfur Falls
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Spectator Seating
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Glacial Fortress
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Shivan Reef
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Battlefield Forge
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Tundra
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Volcanic Island
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Plateau
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Monastery
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-26%synergy
Mana Confluence
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
16%synergy
City of Brass
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Misty Rainforest
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Sundown Pass
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Prairie Stream
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-23%synergy
Rugged Prairie
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Meticulous Archive
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Deserted Beach
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Fiery Islet
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Elegant Parlor
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy