The Archimandrite (Commander) - Monks

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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bagel and Schmear
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Hot Dog Cart
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Amazing Alliance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Rhox Faithmender
85%inclusion452 decks529 decks
85%synergy
Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest
85%inclusion451 decks529 decks
83%synergy
Student of Ojutai
81%inclusion427 decks529 decks
80%synergy
Monastery Mentor
94%inclusion497 decks529 decks
80%synergy
Mantis Rider
81%inclusion427 decks529 decks
80%synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
79%inclusion420 decks529 decks
77%synergy
Ojutai Exemplars
74%inclusion394 decks529 decks
74%synergy
True Conviction
73%inclusion386 decks529 decks
72%synergy
Elsha of the Infinite
78%inclusion412 decks529 decks
72%synergy
Union of the Third Path
72%inclusion382 decks529 decks
72%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
82%inclusion435 decks529 decks
14%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
80%inclusion422 decks529 decks
65%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
78%inclusion415 decks529 decks
53%synergy
Soulfire Grand Master
74%inclusion392 decks529 decks
71%synergy
Narset, Enlightened Exile
72%inclusion380 decks529 decks
67%synergy
Ivory Tower
71%inclusion376 decks529 decks
70%synergy
Elusive Spellfist
71%inclusion374 decks529 decks
70%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
70%inclusion372 decks529 decks
69%synergy
Taigam, Ojutai Master
67%inclusion352 decks529 decks
64%synergy
Venser's Journal
66%inclusion348 decks529 decks
64%synergy
Game Changers
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
41%inclusion219 decks529 decks
39%synergy
Rhystic Study
32%inclusion169 decks529 decks
11%synergy
Smothering Tithe
17%inclusion92 decks529 decks
-3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion83 decks529 decks
1%synergy
Jeska's Will
15%inclusion81 decks529 decks
1%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14%inclusion73 decks529 decks
-5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
9.3%inclusion49 decks529 decks
-7%synergy
The One Ring
7.8%inclusion41 decks529 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
65%inclusion342 decks529 decks
64%synergy
Elsha, Threefold Master
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
57%synergy
Oji, the Exquisite Blade
60%inclusion319 decks529 decks
59%synergy
Serra Ascendant
57%inclusion301 decks529 decks
55%synergy
Sage of the Skies
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
55%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
56%inclusion297 decks529 decks
44%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
53%inclusion161 decks301 decks
47%synergy
Githzerai Monk
50%inclusion267 decks529 decks
50%synergy
Oreskos Sun Guide
49%inclusion259 decks529 decks
49%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
47%inclusion249 decks529 decks
42%synergy
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
47%inclusion247 decks529 decks
46%synergy
Flamehold Grappler
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
43%synergy
Mistfire Adept
44%inclusion233 decks529 decks
43%synergy
Lyse Hext
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Narset, Enlightened Master
42%inclusion222 decks529 decks
39%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
36%inclusion188 decks529 decks
29%synergy
Lone Missionary
34%inclusion179 decks529 decks
34%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
34%inclusion175 decks521 decks
33%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
33%inclusion97 decks290 decks
32%synergy
Drumbellower
33%inclusion174 decks529 decks
31%synergy
Dragon-Style Twins
33%inclusion173 decks529 decks
32%synergy
Gregor, Shrewd Magistrate
32%inclusion170 decks529 decks
32%synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
31%inclusion162 decks529 decks
30%synergy
Cori Mountain Stalwart
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Hurkyl, Master Wizard
29%inclusion154 decks529 decks
29%synergy
Jeskai Elder
28%inclusion146 decks529 decks
27%synergy
Will, Scion of Peace
27%inclusion144 decks529 decks
27%synergy
Ledger Shredder
26%inclusion137 decks529 decks
22%synergy
Sunset Strikemaster
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
22%inclusion115 decks529 decks
21%synergy
Highspire Bell-Ringer
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Unsettled Mariner
18%inclusion97 decks529 decks
18%synergy
Enlightened Ascetic
18%inclusion93 decks529 decks
17%synergy
Snow Villiers
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Jeskai Brushmaster
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Abbot of Keral Keep
16%inclusion86 decks529 decks
16%synergy
Sage of the Inward Eye
16%inclusion85 decks529 decks
15%synergy
Mirror Entity
16%inclusion84 decks529 decks
15%synergy
Monk of the Open Hand
14%inclusion74 decks529 decks
14%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion73 decks523 decks
9%synergy
Stratus Dancer
13%inclusion69 decks529 decks
13%synergy
Urianger Augurelt
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Duelist of the Mind
12%inclusion48 decks393 decks
12%synergy
Strongarm Monk
11%inclusion57 decks529 decks
10%synergy
Jeskai Sage
10%inclusion52 decks529 decks
10%synergy
Schema Thief
10%inclusion52 decks529 decks
10%synergy
Jeskai Devotee
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Masako the Humorless
9.1%inclusion48 decks529 decks
9%synergy
Soul Warden
9.1%inclusion48 decks529 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Lightning Helix
64%inclusion337 decks529 decks
62%synergy
Path to Exile
60%inclusion319 decks529 decks
11%synergy
Boros Charm
60%inclusion315 decks529 decks
39%synergy
Congregate
57%inclusion302 decks529 decks
57%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
57%inclusion302 decks529 decks
54%synergy
Counterspell
52%inclusion273 decks529 decks
17%synergy
Flying Crane Technique
49%inclusion260 decks529 decks
47%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
48%inclusion253 decks529 decks
47%synergy
Akroma's Will
43%inclusion228 decks529 decks
32%synergy
Generous Gift
39%inclusion206 decks529 decks
16%synergy
Absorb
35%inclusion183 decks529 decks
34%synergy
Dovin's Veto
33%inclusion176 decks529 decks
15%synergy
Ojutai's Command
30%inclusion157 decks529 decks
29%synergy
Revitalize
29%inclusion153 decks529 decks
28%synergy
Faithful Mending
29%inclusion152 decks529 decks
26%synergy
Jeskai Charm
27%inclusion145 decks529 decks
25%synergy
Riot Control
26%inclusion140 decks529 decks
26%synergy
Rally the Monastery
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Jeskai Revelation
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Lantern Flare
23%inclusion120 decks529 decks
22%synergy
New Way Forward
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion110 decks529 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Palm
19%inclusion99 decks529 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion97 decks529 decks
2%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion93 decks529 decks
-4%synergy
Brainstorm
18%inclusion93 decks529 decks
-2%synergy
Legion Leadership
17%inclusion53 decks307 decks
11%synergy
War Report
17%inclusion90 decks529 decks
17%synergy
Soul's Grace
14%inclusion76 decks529 decks
14%synergy
Azorius Charm
12%inclusion65 decks529 decks
11%synergy
Invoke the Divine
12%inclusion62 decks529 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion58 decks529 decks
-8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion27 decks259 decks
3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion55 decks529 decks
-1%synergy
Heartwarming Redemption
10%inclusion53 decks529 decks
9%synergy
Reward the Faithful
10%inclusion53 decks529 decks
10%synergy
Opt
10%inclusion51 decks529 decks
-3%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
9.3%inclusion49 decks529 decks
9%synergy
Radiant Strike
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mental Modulation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.3%inclusion44 decks529 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Drain
8.1%inclusion43 decks529 decks
-3%synergy
Unravel
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.4%inclusion39 decks529 decks
-6%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
6.8%inclusion36 decks529 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.9%inclusion31 decks529 decks
3%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
5.9%inclusion31 decks529 decks
2%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.7%inclusion30 decks529 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.5%inclusion17 decks308 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Crash Through
53%inclusion279 decks529 decks
48%synergy
Inspired Ultimatum
42%inclusion223 decks529 decks
41%synergy
Blasphemous Act
42%inclusion221 decks529 decks
20%synergy
Supreme Verdict
32%inclusion169 decks529 decks
18%synergy
Austere Command
26%inclusion138 decks529 decks
14%synergy
Ponder
20%inclusion105 decks529 decks
4%synergy
Sanctify
16%inclusion84 decks529 decks
16%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion66 decks529 decks
-3%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
12%inclusion61 decks529 decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion55 decks529 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion54 decks529 decks
1%synergy
Preordain
10%inclusion54 decks529 decks
-3%synergy
Distant Melody
10%inclusion52 decks529 decks
8%synergy
Fumigate
8.9%inclusion47 decks529 decks
7%synergy
Ultima
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.1%inclusion22 decks308 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Mighty
7.0%inclusion37 decks529 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.8%inclusion36 decks529 decks
-3%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
5.7%inclusion30 decks529 decks
1%synergy
Relentless Assault
5.3%inclusion28 decks529 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Alhammarret's Archive
60%inclusion317 decks529 decks
57%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
57%inclusion302 decks529 decks
57%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
35%inclusion187 decks529 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion154 decks529 decks
6%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
22%synergy
The Wind Crystal
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion128 decks529 decks
0%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion107 decks529 decks
8%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
12%inclusion36 decks290 decks
10%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
11%inclusion58 decks529 decks
11%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
10%inclusion53 decks529 decks
8%synergy
Bident of Thassa
8.5%inclusion45 decks529 decks
-1%synergy
Nutrient Block
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Fountain of Renewal
7.6%inclusion40 decks529 decks
7%synergy
Spellbook
6.8%inclusion36 decks529 decks
6%synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
6.3%inclusion12 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Path of Bravery
56%inclusion295 decks529 decks
55%synergy
Aligned Heart
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Cleric Class
42%inclusion222 decks529 decks
42%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Skywise Teachings
27%inclusion144 decks529 decks
27%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
26%inclusion48 decks188 decks
23%synergy
Wizard Class
22%inclusion118 decks529 decks
21%synergy
Illusions of Grandeur
20%inclusion107 decks529 decks
18%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
18%inclusion95 decks529 decks
14%synergy
Leyline of Hope
13%inclusion37 decks279 decks
13%synergy
Kindred Discovery
11%inclusion57 decks529 decks
7%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
10%inclusion52 decks529 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
9.3%inclusion49 decks529 decks
-4%synergy
Boon Reflection
9.1%inclusion48 decks529 decks
9%synergy
Monk Class
8.3%inclusion44 decks529 decks
7%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
8.3%inclusion35 decks424 decks
8%synergy
Delusions of Mediocrity
7.9%inclusion42 decks529 decks
7%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
7.7%inclusion33 decks428 decks
7%synergy
Myth Realized
7.4%inclusion39 decks529 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.2%inclusion38 decks529 decks
5%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
6.4%inclusion34 decks529 decks
3%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
The Restoration of Eiganjo
6.0%inclusion32 decks529 decks
6%synergy
Intruder Alarm
5.7%inclusion30 decks529 decks
4%synergy
Paradox Haze
5.7%inclusion30 decks529 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jaya, Fiery Negotiator
54%inclusion287 decks529 decks
53%synergy
Narset of the Ancient Way
26%inclusion136 decks529 decks
19%synergy
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
7.6%inclusion40 decks529 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
80%inclusion425 decks529 decks
47%synergy
Radiant Fountain
36%inclusion188 decks529 decks
35%synergy
Rogue's Passage
27%inclusion145 decks529 decks
7%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
13%inclusion71 decks529 decks
11%synergy
Blighted Steppe
12%inclusion64 decks529 decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion64 decks529 decks
-1%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
10%inclusion52 decks529 decks
10%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.7%inclusion46 decks529 decks
3%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
7.9%inclusion42 decks529 decks
2%synergy
Witch's Clinic
6.2%inclusion33 decks529 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.2%inclusion33 decks529 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion483 decks529 decks
3%synergy
Sol Ring
88%inclusion467 decks529 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
73%inclusion388 decks529 decks
49%synergy
Azorius Signet
61%inclusion321 decks529 decks
26%synergy
Boros Signet
53%inclusion283 decks529 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Progress
52%inclusion276 decks529 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
51%inclusion270 decks529 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Signet
50%inclusion264 decks529 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
49%inclusion260 decks529 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
42%inclusion222 decks529 decks
37%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion150 decks529 decks
-4%synergy
Pristine Talisman
27%inclusion142 decks529 decks
26%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion63 decks529 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion59 decks529 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
8.9%inclusion47 decks529 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion522 decks529 decks
3%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion520 decks529 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion512 decks529 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion502 decks529 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Monastery
78%inclusion412 decks529 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion352 decks529 decks
5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
53%inclusion161 decks301 decks
47%synergy
Battlefield Forge
53%inclusion280 decks529 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
53%inclusion278 decks529 decks
26%synergy
Shivan Reef
51%inclusion270 decks529 decks
12%synergy
Prairie Stream
48%inclusion255 decks529 decks
7%synergy
Raugrin Triome
48%inclusion253 decks529 decks
10%synergy
Glacial Fortress
46%inclusion245 decks529 decks
-6%synergy
Sea of Clouds
44%inclusion233 decks529 decks
12%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
44%inclusion233 decks529 decks
3%synergy
Training Center
43%inclusion229 decks529 decks
11%synergy
Sacred Foundry
43%inclusion227 decks529 decks
3%synergy
Spectator Seating
42%inclusion222 decks529 decks
11%synergy
Steam Vents
41%inclusion215 decks529 decks
1%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
39%inclusion208 decks529 decks
-9%synergy
Sulfur Falls
39%inclusion207 decks529 decks
-11%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
36%inclusion188 decks529 decks
2%synergy
Tranquil Cove
29%inclusion152 decks529 decks
21%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
28%inclusion146 decks529 decks
20%synergy
Deserted Beach
27%inclusion144 decks529 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion142 decks529 decks
-1%synergy
Arid Mesa
26%inclusion140 decks529 decks
-2%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
26%inclusion138 decks529 decks
21%synergy
Sundown Pass
24%inclusion126 decks529 decks
4%synergy
Perilous Landscape
23%inclusion69 decks301 decks
4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
23%inclusion120 decks529 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
23%inclusion120 decks529 decks
-7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
22%inclusion117 decks529 decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion104 decks529 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
18%inclusion95 decks529 decks
-9%synergy
Boros Garrison
17%inclusion92 decks529 decks
7%synergy
Legion Leadership
17%inclusion53 decks307 decks
11%synergy
Azorius Chancery
16%inclusion84 decks529 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
15%inclusion79 decks529 decks
-13%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
15%inclusion78 decks529 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Triumph
14%inclusion75 decks529 decks
-11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion64 decks529 decks
0%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion55 decks529 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
8.9%inclusion47 decks529 decks
8%synergy
Tundra
8.7%inclusion46 decks529 decks
-3%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
8.7%inclusion46 decks529 decks
2%synergy
Port Town
8.7%inclusion46 decks529 decks
-11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.3%inclusion44 decks529 decks
2%synergy
Plateau
8.1%inclusion43 decks529 decks
-3%synergy