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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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Amazing Alliance
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest
90%inclusion127 decks141 decks
88%synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
90%inclusion127 decks141 decks
88%synergy
Elsha of the Infinite
88%inclusion124 decks141 decks
82%synergy
Monastery Mentor
94%inclusion133 decks141 decks
80%synergy
Elsha, Threefold Master
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
78%synergy
Soulfire Grand Master
79%inclusion111 decks141 decks
76%synergy
Student of Ojutai
76%inclusion107 decks141 decks
75%synergy
Mantis Rider
76%inclusion107 decks141 decks
75%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
72%inclusion101 decks141 decks
71%synergy
Ojutai Exemplars
72%inclusion101 decks141 decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
Jeskai Ascendancy
78%inclusion110 decks141 decks
63%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
74%inclusion105 decks141 decks
49%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion104 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Narset, Enlightened Exile
72%inclusion101 decks141 decks
67%synergy
Taigam, Ojutai Master
71%inclusion100 decks141 decks
69%synergy
Elusive Spellfist
70%inclusion99 decks141 decks
70%synergy
Jaya, Fiery Negotiator
70%inclusion98 decks141 decks
68%synergy
Mistfire Adept
70%inclusion98 decks141 decks
69%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Game Changers
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
35%inclusion49 decks141 decks
32%synergy
Jeska's Will
18%inclusion25 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Rhystic Study
16%inclusion22 decks141 decks
-5%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
-4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion19 decks141 decks
-1%synergy
Smothering Tithe
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
-10%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
-9%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
Lyse Hext
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
73%synergy
Sunset Strikemaster
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
66%synergy
Jeskai Elder
63%inclusion89 decks141 decks
62%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
63%inclusion89 decks141 decks
51%synergy
Dragon-Style Twins
62%inclusion88 decks141 decks
62%synergy
Oji, the Exquisite Blade
62%inclusion88 decks141 decks
62%synergy
Githzerai Monk
57%inclusion81 decks141 decks
57%synergy
Narset, Enlightened Master
56%inclusion79 decks141 decks
53%synergy
Oreskos Sun Guide
54%inclusion76 decks141 decks
54%synergy
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
54%inclusion76 decks141 decks
53%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
51%inclusion35 decks69 decks
44%synergy
Cori Mountain Stalwart
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Sage of the Skies
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Flamehold Grappler
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Abbot of Keral Keep
41%inclusion58 decks141 decks
41%synergy
Hurkyl, Master Wizard
40%inclusion57 decks141 decks
40%synergy
Serra Ascendant
36%inclusion51 decks141 decks
34%synergy
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
35%inclusion50 decks141 decks
35%synergy
Lone Missionary
35%inclusion49 decks141 decks
35%synergy
Highspire Bell-Ringer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
33%inclusion47 decks141 decks
33%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
30%inclusion42 decks141 decks
25%synergy
Gregor, Shrewd Magistrate
28%inclusion40 decks141 decks
28%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
27%inclusion37 decks139 decks
26%synergy
Drumbellower
26%inclusion37 decks141 decks
24%synergy
Jeskai Sage
26%inclusion37 decks141 decks
26%synergy
Hope Estheim
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Mirror Entity
24%inclusion34 decks141 decks
23%synergy
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
24%inclusion34 decks141 decks
24%synergy
Enlightened Ascetic
21%inclusion30 decks141 decks
21%synergy
Strongarm Monk
21%inclusion29 decks141 decks
20%synergy
Monk of the Open Hand
20%inclusion28 decks141 decks
20%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
19%inclusion27 decks141 decks
13%synergy
Unsettled Mariner
19%inclusion27 decks141 decks
18%synergy
Sage-Eye Avengers
18%inclusion26 decks141 decks
18%synergy
Will, Scion of Peace
18%inclusion25 decks141 decks
17%synergy
Ledger Shredder
18%inclusion25 decks141 decks
14%synergy
Jeskai Brushmaster
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sage of the Inward Eye
16%inclusion23 decks141 decks
16%synergy
Duelist of the Mind
16%inclusion15 decks95 decks
16%synergy
Stratus Dancer
16%inclusion22 decks141 decks
15%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Taurean Mauler
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Serene Master
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Mystic of the Hidden Way
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Schema Thief
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Archivist of Gondor
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Tomb of Horrors Adventurer
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Soltari Monk
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Homura, Human Ascendant
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Sphinx's Revelation
65%inclusion92 decks141 decks
64%synergy
Union of the Third Path
63%inclusion89 decks141 decks
62%synergy
Path to Exile
60%inclusion85 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Helix
59%inclusion83 decks141 decks
57%synergy
Flying Crane Technique
57%inclusion80 decks141 decks
55%synergy
Counterspell
52%inclusion74 decks141 decks
18%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Boros Charm
47%inclusion66 decks141 decks
26%synergy
Congregate
40%inclusion56 decks141 decks
39%synergy
Generous Gift
39%inclusion55 decks141 decks
17%synergy
Absorb
38%inclusion53 decks141 decks
37%synergy
Jeskai Charm
38%inclusion53 decks141 decks
35%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
35%inclusion50 decks141 decks
32%synergy
New Way Forward
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Jeskai Revelation
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Ojutai's Command
33%inclusion47 decks141 decks
33%synergy
Akroma's Will
31%inclusion44 decks141 decks
20%synergy
Lantern Flare
30%inclusion42 decks141 decks
30%synergy
Faithful Mending
30%inclusion42 decks141 decks
27%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion40 decks141 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion39 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Revitalize
25%inclusion35 decks141 decks
24%synergy
Dovin's Veto
23%inclusion32 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Riot Control
21%inclusion30 decks141 decks
21%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
21%inclusion30 decks141 decks
21%synergy
Deflecting Palm
21%inclusion29 decks141 decks
15%synergy
Brainstorm
19%inclusion27 decks141 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion27 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Rally the Monastery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Frontline Rush
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
16%inclusion22 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Invoke the Divine
13%inclusion19 decks141 decks
13%synergy
War Report
13%inclusion18 decks141 decks
13%synergy
Azorius Charm
13%inclusion18 decks141 decks
12%synergy
Legion Leadership
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Soul's Grace
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
-1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
-10%synergy
Opt
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
-4%synergy
Reward the Faithful
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
-6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Heartwarming Redemption
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
0%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
1%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Crash Through
42%inclusion59 decks141 decks
37%synergy
Austere Command
34%inclusion48 decks141 decks
22%synergy
Inspired Ultimatum
33%inclusion47 decks141 decks
32%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion37 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Ultima
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Supreme Verdict
18%inclusion26 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Ponder
17%inclusion24 decks141 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Mighty
14%inclusion20 decks141 decks
13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion20 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Sanctify
14%inclusion20 decks141 decks
14%synergy
Preordain
13%inclusion18 decks141 decks
0%synergy
Stock Up
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
-4%synergy
Fumigate
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Distant Melody
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
-2%synergy
Vandalblast
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
-2%synergy
Relentless Assault
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ivory Tower
57%inclusion81 decks141 decks
57%synergy
Venser's Journal
44%inclusion62 decks141 decks
43%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
40%inclusion57 decks141 decks
40%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
37%inclusion52 decks141 decks
34%synergy
The Wind Crystal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
25%inclusion35 decks141 decks
12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
21%inclusion29 decks141 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion28 decks141 decks
-3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion24 decks141 decks
-8%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Bident of Thassa
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
1%synergy
Sunforger
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Aligned Heart
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
59%synergy
True Conviction
62%inclusion87 decks141 decks
60%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Path of Bravery
46%inclusion65 decks141 decks
46%synergy
Cleric Class
33%inclusion46 decks141 decks
32%synergy
Skywise Teachings
31%inclusion44 decks141 decks
31%synergy
Wizard Class
23%inclusion33 decks141 decks
22%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
17%inclusion24 decks141 decks
13%synergy
Rediscover the Way
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Leyline of Hope
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Monk Class
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Kindred Discovery
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Myth Realized
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
10%synergy
The Restoration of Eiganjo
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Illusions of Grandeur
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Delusions of Mediocrity
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
-4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Era of Enlightenment
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset of the Ancient Way
32%inclusion45 decks141 decks
25%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
74%inclusion105 decks141 decks
41%synergy
Rogue's Passage
28%inclusion40 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Radiant Fountain
20%inclusion28 decks141 decks
20%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
-6%synergy
Blighted Steppe
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion123 decks141 decks
-1%synergy
Sol Ring
81%inclusion114 decks141 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
70%inclusion98 decks141 decks
45%synergy
Azorius Signet
59%inclusion83 decks141 decks
24%synergy
Izzet Signet
53%inclusion75 decks141 decks
19%synergy
Boros Signet
52%inclusion73 decks141 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
48%inclusion68 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
48%inclusion67 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
45%inclusion63 decks141 decks
-1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
38%inclusion54 decks141 decks
33%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion53 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Pristine Talisman
22%inclusion31 decks141 decks
22%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion25 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
-6%synergy
Jeskai Banner
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion141 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Island
99%inclusion139 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion139 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion130 decks141 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Monastery
78%inclusion110 decks141 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion85 decks141 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
52%inclusion74 decks141 decks
25%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
51%inclusion35 decks69 decks
44%synergy
Prairie Stream
49%inclusion69 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Reef
46%inclusion65 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Battlefield Forge
45%inclusion63 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Glacial Fortress
43%inclusion61 decks141 decks
-9%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
40%inclusion57 decks141 decks
-8%synergy
Sea of Clouds
36%inclusion51 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Sulfur Falls
36%inclusion51 decks141 decks
-14%synergy
Raugrin Triome
35%inclusion50 decks141 decks
-2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
32%inclusion45 decks141 decks
-9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
31%inclusion44 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Training Center
31%inclusion44 decks141 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
30%inclusion43 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Sacred Foundry
30%inclusion43 decks141 decks
-9%synergy
Spectator Seating
28%inclusion40 decks141 decks
-2%synergy
Steam Vents
28%inclusion39 decks141 decks
-12%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
26%inclusion37 decks141 decks
-7%synergy
Tranquil Cove
26%inclusion36 decks141 decks
18%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
26%inclusion36 decks141 decks
18%synergy
Arid Mesa
26%inclusion36 decks141 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Triumph
25%inclusion35 decks141 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
25%inclusion35 decks141 decks
-3%synergy
Deserted Beach
25%inclusion35 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
25%inclusion35 decks141 decks
-5%synergy
Perilous Landscape
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
23%inclusion33 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
23%inclusion33 decks141 decks
18%synergy
Boros Garrison
23%inclusion33 decks141 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
22%inclusion31 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Sundown Pass
22%inclusion31 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
21%inclusion30 decks141 decks
-6%synergy
Azorius Chancery
19%inclusion27 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
19%inclusion27 decks141 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion22 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion20 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
-7%synergy
Legion Leadership
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
-5%synergy
Port Town
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
-10%synergy
Meticulous Archive
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Tundra
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
-4%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
0%synergy