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Benjamin Levin
Oct 21, 2025
Benjamin Levin
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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Serra Ascendant
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
88%synergy
Monastery Mentor
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
86%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
79%synergy
Akroma's Will
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
79%synergy
True Conviction
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
79%synergy
Lyse Hext
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
78%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
75%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
74%synergy
Sage of the Skies
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Elsha, Threefold Master
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
67%synergy
Ledger Shredder
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
67%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
59%synergy
Illusions of Grandeur
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
58%synergy
Narset, Enlightened Exile
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
55%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
56%synergy
Flamehold Grappler
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Gregor, Shrewd Magistrate
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
62%synergy
The One Ring
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
62%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
54%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
51%synergy
Rhystic Study
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
49%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
57%synergy
Teferi's Protection
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
45%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
34%synergy
Smothering Tithe
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Mystical Tutor
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Pinnacle Monk
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
53%synergy
Unsettled Mariner
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
49%synergy
Elsha of the Infinite
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
44%synergy
Soulfire Grand Master
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
47%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Sunset Strikemaster
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Roaming Throne
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
35%synergy
Ojutai Exemplars
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Narset, Enlightened Master
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Elusive Spellfist
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Taigam, Ojutai Master
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Mantis Rider
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Esper Sentinel
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Oji, the Exquisite Blade
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Drumbellower
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Student of Ojutai
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Oreskos Sun Guide
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Will, Scion of Peace
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Lone Missionary
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Enlightened Ascetic
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Hurkyl, Master Wizard
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Soul Warden
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Tataru Taru
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Edgar, Master Machinist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Cori Mountain Stalwart
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Highspire Bell-Ringer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Jeskai Devotee
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Wingblade Disciple
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Zell Dincht
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Jeskai Brushmaster
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Soul's Attendant
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Mirror Entity
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Archetype of Aggression
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Monk of the Open Hand
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Boros Charm
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Flying Crane Technique
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Mana Drain
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Valakut Awakening
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
36%synergy
Scour for Scrap
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Absorb
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Union of the Third Path
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Light of Hope
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Reward the Faithful
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Riot Control
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Counterspell
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-15%synergy
Congregate
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Path to Exile
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-29%synergy
Deflecting Palm
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Rally the Monastery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
New Way Forward
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-12%synergy
Dovin's Veto
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-8%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Jeskai Charm
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-10%synergy
Soul's Grace
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Reverse the Polarity
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Brainsurge
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Get Lost
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Opt
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Cancel
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Helix
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Flusterstorm
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Invoke the Divine
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Savage Beating
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-6%synergy
Force of Will
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Big Score
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-6%synergy
Force of Negation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Legion Leadership
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Great Train Heist
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Revitalize
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Rest for the Weary
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Crash Through
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
45%synergy
Blasphemous Act
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Supreme Verdict
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Fabricate
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Farewell
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Inspired Ultimatum
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Split Up
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Ondu Inversion
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Chaplain's Blessing
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Revoke Existence
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Cone of Cold
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Storm of Souls
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Fumigate
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Anzrag's Rampage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Change
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Ivory Tower
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
49%synergy
Venser's Journal
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
49%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Cryogen Relic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Ugin's Nexus
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Campfire
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Zuran Orb
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Pearl Medallion
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Moonsilver Key
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Sculpting Steel
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Shadowspear
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Isochron Scepter
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Bident of Thassa
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Imposter Mech
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Aligned Heart
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Path of Bravery
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
40%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Weapons Manufacturing
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Wizard Class
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Blind Obedience
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Delusions of Mediocrity
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Land Tax
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Kindred Discovery
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Grasp of Fate
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Intruder Alarm
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Righteous Cause
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Pariah
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Copy Artifact
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Opulence
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Hope
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Cleric Class
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jaya, Fiery Negotiator
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Narset of the Ancient Way
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
66%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
48%synergy
Urza's Saga
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
32%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
35%synergy
Mutavault
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Radiant Fountain
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Blighted Steppe
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Buried Ruin
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Nomad Stadium
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Academy Ruins
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Three Tree City
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Den
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Rivendell
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Seat of the Synod
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Inventors' Fair
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Axgard Armory
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Great Furnace
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
66%synergy
Talisman of Progress
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Mox Amber
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Mox Opal
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Azorius Signet
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-15%synergy
Mox Diamond
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Pristine Talisman
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Misleading Signpost
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Island
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
-6%synergy
Steam Vents
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
40%synergy
Sacred Foundry
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
40%synergy
Mountain
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
-14%synergy
Arid Mesa
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
52%synergy
Scalding Tarn
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
52%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Flooded Strand
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
51%synergy
Raugrin Triome
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
23%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
53%synergy
Tundra
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
-12%synergy
Sea of Clouds
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Battlefield Forge
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Volcanic Island
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Plateau
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Spectator Seating
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Training Center
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Reflecting Pool
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
33%synergy
Path of Ancestry
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Mana Confluence
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
32%synergy
Valakut Awakening
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
36%synergy
Azorius Chancery
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Monastery
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-29%synergy
Cavern of Souls
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Elegant Parlor
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
22%synergy
Glacial Fortress
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-32%synergy
Misty Rainforest
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Shivan Reef
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-19%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Prairie Stream
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-21%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Boros Garrison
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Meticulous Archive
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Thundering Falls
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-28%synergy
Marsh Flats
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Delta
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Deserted Beach
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-3%synergy
City of Brass
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Fiery Islet
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Ondu Inversion
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
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