Zedruu the Greathearted (Commander) - Control

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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
Pumpkin Bombs
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Multiversal Passage
2.6%inclusion1 decks39 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nine Lives
76%inclusion104 decks137 decks
73%synergy
Humble Defector
77%inclusion105 decks137 decks
72%synergy
Role Reversal
72%inclusion99 decks137 decks
69%synergy
Vedalken Plotter
59%inclusion81 decks137 decks
57%synergy
Akroan Horse
59%inclusion81 decks137 decks
56%synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
59%inclusion81 decks137 decks
56%synergy
Steel Golem
58%inclusion80 decks137 decks
56%synergy
Hithlain Rope
58%inclusion80 decks137 decks
56%synergy
Propaganda
67%inclusion92 decks137 decks
56%synergy
Paradox Haze
57%inclusion78 decks137 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Ghostly Prison
65%inclusion89 decks137 decks
53%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion81 decks137 decks
-9%synergy
Bazaar Trader
55%inclusion76 decks137 decks
53%synergy
Bucknard's Everfull Purse
55%inclusion76 decks137 decks
53%synergy
Puca's Mischief
53%inclusion73 decks137 decks
51%synergy
Illusions of Grandeur
53%inclusion73 decks137 decks
51%synergy
Yes Man, Personal Securitron
51%inclusion64 decks126 decks
48%synergy
Harmless Offering
50%inclusion69 decks137 decks
48%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
48%inclusion66 decks137 decks
46%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
47%inclusion65 decks137 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
31%inclusion42 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Rhystic Study
31%inclusion42 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
30%inclusion41 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
28%inclusion39 decks137 decks
13%synergy
Mystical Tutor
19%inclusion26 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Protection
18%inclusion25 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
15%inclusion20 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Glacial Chasm
11%inclusion15 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Force of Will
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Stiltzkin, Moogle Merchant
43%inclusion36 decks84 decks
42%synergy
Grid Monitor
42%inclusion57 decks137 decks
40%synergy
Rust Elemental
41%inclusion56 decks137 decks
39%synergy
Coveted Falcon
39%inclusion50 decks129 decks
37%synergy
Goblin Cadets
34%inclusion47 decks137 decks
33%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
33%inclusion45 decks137 decks
29%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
33%inclusion39 decks120 decks
26%synergy
Pramikon, Sky Rampart
31%inclusion42 decks137 decks
27%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
31%inclusion42 decks137 decks
29%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
30%inclusion41 decks137 decks
28%synergy
Windborn Muse
29%inclusion40 decks137 decks
26%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
26%inclusion30 decks116 decks
23%synergy
Goldnight Castigator
26%inclusion35 decks137 decks
24%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
26%inclusion35 decks137 decks
24%synergy
Zidane, Tantalus Thief
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Silent Arbiter
23%inclusion31 decks137 decks
18%synergy
Cinder Giant
20%inclusion27 decks137 decks
19%synergy
Gilded Drake
20%inclusion27 decks137 decks
18%synergy
The Locust God
18%inclusion25 decks137 decks
13%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
18%inclusion24 decks137 decks
16%synergy
The Second Doctor
17%inclusion23 decks137 decks
15%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
17%inclusion23 decks137 decks
15%synergy
Djinn of Infinite Deceits
16%inclusion22 decks137 decks
15%synergy
Bronze Bombshell
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
12%synergy
Body of Knowledge
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
12%synergy
Esper Sentinel
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
-8%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Nabber
11%inclusion15 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Clever Impersonator
11%inclusion15 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Daring Thief
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Fog Bank
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
-10%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
-5%synergy
Wall of Denial
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Spawnbroker
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
5%synergy
The Ninth Doctor
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
43%inclusion59 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Path to Exile
36%inclusion49 decks137 decks
-13%synergy
Sudden Substitution
36%inclusion49 decks137 decks
34%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion42 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Dovin's Veto
30%inclusion41 decks137 decks
12%synergy
Wrong Turn
29%inclusion40 decks137 decks
27%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion40 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
27%inclusion37 decks137 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
23%inclusion32 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Reins of Power
23%inclusion32 decks137 decks
21%synergy
Swan Song
20%inclusion28 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Mana Drain
20%inclusion27 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
18%inclusion24 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Shifting Borders
17%inclusion23 decks137 decks
16%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion20 decks137 decks
-2%synergy
Brand
14%inclusion19 decks137 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Swat
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Oblation
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Unwind
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Return to Dust
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
-12%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Everybody Lives!
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Rewind
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Boros Charm
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
-14%synergy
Counterflux
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Chef's Kiss
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
-4%synergy
Force of Negation
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Shifting Grift
44%inclusion54 decks123 decks
42%synergy
Fractured Identity
28%inclusion39 decks137 decks
25%synergy
Supreme Verdict
26%inclusion36 decks137 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
23%inclusion31 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
22%inclusion30 decks137 decks
18%synergy
Political Trickery
20%inclusion28 decks137 decks
20%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion27 decks137 decks
-2%synergy
Farewell
18%inclusion25 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Donate
18%inclusion24 decks137 decks
17%synergy
Legerdemain
17%inclusion23 decks137 decks
16%synergy
Insurrection
14%inclusion19 decks137 decks
13%synergy
Modify Memory
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
12%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Wrath of God
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Time Wipe
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Cultural Exchange
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
-1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Switcheroo
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Cleansing Nova
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Leave // Chance
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
-10%synergy
Windfall
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
-5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Thieves' Auction
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Replenish
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Gamble
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
-2%synergy
Minds Aglow
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion36 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
26%inclusion27 decks105 decks
24%synergy
Howling Mine
26%inclusion35 decks137 decks
23%synergy
Crown of Doom
26%inclusion35 decks137 decks
25%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
25%inclusion34 decks137 decks
22%synergy
Jinxed Choker
23%inclusion32 decks137 decks
22%synergy
Jinxed Idol
23%inclusion32 decks137 decks
22%synergy
Venser's Journal
18%inclusion24 decks137 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion23 decks137 decks
-7%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Jinxed Ring
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
9%synergy
The One Ring
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
1%synergy
Cursed Recording
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
-4%synergy
Wedding Ring
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Contested Game Ball
6.6%inclusion9 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
0%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Spellbook
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Expedition Map
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Torpor Orb
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Norn's Annex
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Statecraft
45%inclusion62 decks137 decks
44%synergy
Aggressive Mining
45%inclusion62 decks137 decks
43%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
39%inclusion54 decks137 decks
37%synergy
Solitary Confinement
34%inclusion46 decks137 decks
32%synergy
Grasp of Fate
31%inclusion43 decks137 decks
28%synergy
Moderation
31%inclusion43 decks137 decks
30%synergy
Pyromancer's Swath
29%inclusion40 decks137 decks
28%synergy
Transcendence
27%inclusion37 decks137 decks
26%synergy
Oblivion Ring
26%inclusion36 decks137 decks
25%synergy
Detention Sphere
25%inclusion34 decks137 decks
24%synergy
Mirrormade
23%inclusion32 decks137 decks
22%synergy
Sphere of Safety
22%inclusion30 decks137 decks
19%synergy
Delusions of Mediocrity
20%inclusion28 decks137 decks
19%synergy
Banishing Light
20%inclusion27 decks137 decks
17%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
19%inclusion26 decks137 decks
17%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
17%synergy
Curse of Opulence
18%inclusion25 decks137 decks
15%synergy
Thought Lash
18%inclusion24 decks137 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion23 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Rest in Peace
16%inclusion22 decks137 decks
15%synergy
Island Sanctuary
16%inclusion22 decks137 decks
15%synergy
Wild Research
16%inclusion22 decks137 decks
15%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
15%inclusion21 decks137 decks
14%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
15%inclusion20 decks137 decks
-10%synergy
Smoke
14%inclusion19 decks137 decks
13%synergy
Land Tax
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Solemnity
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Embargo
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Copy Enchantment
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Test of Endurance
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Planar Disruption
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Form of the Dragon
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Share the Spoils
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Gift of Immortality
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Delaying Shield
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Dissipation Field
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Assemble the Legion
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Confusion in the Ranks
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Descent into Avernus
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Exhaustion
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Out of Time
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Witness Protection
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Robe of Mirrors
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Conjured Currency
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Venser, the Sojourner
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
76%inclusion104 decks137 decks
42%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
38%inclusion52 decks137 decks
35%synergy
Homeward Path
28%inclusion38 decks137 decks
26%synergy
Maze of Ith
25%inclusion34 decks137 decks
21%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion21 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Kher Keep
14%inclusion19 decks137 decks
12%synergy
Contested War Zone
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
12%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
11%inclusion15 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Academy Ruins
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
-3%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion118 decks137 decks
-3%synergy
Sol Ring
83%inclusion114 decks137 decks
-6%synergy
Azorius Signet
54%inclusion74 decks137 decks
20%synergy
Thought Vessel
51%inclusion70 decks137 decks
27%synergy
Izzet Signet
49%inclusion67 decks137 decks
14%synergy
Boros Signet
45%inclusion62 decks137 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
41%inclusion56 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
36%inclusion49 decks137 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Progress
34%inclusion47 decks137 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
34%inclusion46 decks137 decks
-12%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
31%inclusion43 decks137 decks
27%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
26%inclusion36 decks137 decks
16%synergy
Coveted Jewel
23%inclusion31 decks137 decks
21%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Vault
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
-8%synergy
Jeskai Banner
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion131 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Island
94%inclusion129 decks137 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion128 decks137 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion125 decks137 decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Monastery
67%inclusion92 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
58%inclusion80 decks137 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
58%inclusion79 decks137 decks
-4%synergy
Steam Vents
55%inclusion75 decks137 decks
15%synergy
Sacred Foundry
53%inclusion72 decks137 decks
13%synergy
Raugrin Triome
49%inclusion67 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Glacial Fortress
46%inclusion63 decks137 decks
-6%synergy
Sulfur Falls
45%inclusion61 decks137 decks
-6%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
42%inclusion57 decks137 decks
-7%synergy
Shivan Reef
39%inclusion54 decks137 decks
0%synergy
Sea of Clouds
37%inclusion51 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Training Center
37%inclusion51 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
37%inclusion51 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Arid Mesa
36%inclusion50 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Battlefield Forge
36%inclusion49 decks137 decks
-5%synergy
Spectator Seating
35%inclusion48 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
34%inclusion47 decks137 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
34%inclusion46 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Rainbow Vale
31%inclusion43 decks137 decks
30%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion40 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
28%inclusion39 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Prairie Stream
28%inclusion39 decks137 decks
-13%synergy
Azorius Chancery
28%inclusion38 decks137 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Gate
27%inclusion37 decks137 decks
14%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
26%inclusion36 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Rugged Prairie
26%inclusion35 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Deserted Beach
26%inclusion35 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
25%inclusion34 decks137 decks
12%synergy
Sundown Pass
25%inclusion34 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Boros Garrison
23%inclusion32 decks137 decks
13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
23%inclusion31 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
20%inclusion27 decks137 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Triumph
18%inclusion24 decks137 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
18%inclusion24 decks137 decks
-10%synergy
Perilous Landscape
17%inclusion20 decks119 decks
-2%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion23 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
16%inclusion22 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
16%inclusion22 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14%inclusion19 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion19 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Volcanic Island
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Plateau
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Tundra
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
2%synergy