Zedruu the Greathearted (Commander) - Core Group Hug

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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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Iroh, Tea Master
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Boomerang Basics
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Pendant of Prosperity
82%inclusion45 decks55 decks
79%synergy
Nine Lives
78%inclusion43 decks55 decks
75%synergy
Humble Defector
78%inclusion43 decks55 decks
74%synergy
Bucknard's Everfull Purse
75%inclusion41 decks55 decks
72%synergy
Hithlain Rope
69%inclusion38 decks55 decks
67%synergy
Akroan Horse
67%inclusion37 decks55 decks
65%synergy
Yes Man, Personal Securitron
62%inclusion33 decks53 decks
60%synergy
Bazaar Trader
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
59%synergy
Role Reversal
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
59%synergy
Howling Mine
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Vedalken Plotter
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
52%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
51%synergy
Propaganda
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
41%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
47%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
-19%synergy
Paradox Haze
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
46%synergy
Ghostly Prison
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Shifting Grift
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
47%synergy
Chaos Warp
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Puca's Mischief
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
45%synergy
Creatures
Psychosis Crawler
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
42%synergy
Stiltzkin, Moogle Merchant
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
42%synergy
Goblin Cadets
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Pramikon, Sky Rampart
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
35%synergy
Windborn Muse
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
35%synergy
Steel Golem
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Coveted Falcon
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
34%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
33%synergy
The Second Doctor
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Rust Elemental
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Goldnight Castigator
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Zidane, Tantalus Thief
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Body of Knowledge
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Grid Monitor
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Cinder Giant
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Djinn of Infinite Deceits
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Bronze Bombshell
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Flumph
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Braids, Conjurer Adept
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Daring Thief
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Silent Arbiter
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Fog Bank
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
10%synergy
The Council of Four
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
8%synergy
PuPu UFO
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
7%synergy
The Locust God
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Spurnmage Advocate
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
The Ninth Doctor
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Tidal Barracuda
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-10%synergy
Master of Ceremonies
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Ian Malcolm, Chaotician
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Academy Loremaster
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Drake
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Tataru Taru
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Wrong Turn
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
38%synergy
Path to Exile
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
-11%synergy
Sudden Substitution
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
35%synergy
Generous Gift
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Counterspell
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Reins of Power
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Dovin's Veto
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Brand
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Oblation
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Shifting Borders
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Palm
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Perch Protection
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Benevolent Offering
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
New Way Forward
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Dream Fracture
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Long River's Pull
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Pongify
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Chef's Kiss
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Split Decision
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Vision Skeins
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Approach of the Second Sun
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
41%synergy
Harmless Offering
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
38%synergy
Fractured Identity
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Legerdemain
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Modify Memory
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Supreme Verdict
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Minds Aglow
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Scrambleverse
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Cultural Exchange
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Political Trickery
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Time Wipe
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Donate
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Thieves' Auction
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-12%synergy
Leave // Chance
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Switcheroo
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Tempt with Bunnies
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Order of Succession
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Insurrection
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Divine Gambit
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Warp World
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Tempt with Reflections
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Cut a Deal
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Council's Judgment
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Trade the Helm
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Jinxed Idol
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Crown of Doom
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Jinxed Choker
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Venser's Journal
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Contested Game Ball
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Temple Bell
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Folio of Fancies
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Wedding Ring
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Jinxed Ring
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Knowledge Pool
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Cursed Recording
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Pumpkin Bombs
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Helm of Awakening
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Avarice Amulet
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Tempting Contract
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Illusions of Grandeur
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Statecraft
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Moderation
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Solitary Confinement
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Pyromancer's Swath
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Curse of Opulence
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Aggressive Mining
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Delusions of Mediocrity
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Transcendence
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Share the Spoils
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Grasp of Fate
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Oath of Lieges
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Detention Sphere
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Mana Flare
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Rest in Peace
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Wizard Class
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Mirrormade
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Sphere of Safety
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Witness Protection
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Confusion in the Ranks
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Form of the Dragon
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Thought Lash
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Oblivion Ring
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Banishing Light
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Test of Endurance
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Descent into Avernus
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Conjured Currency
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Forced Fruition
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Exhaustion
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Fevered Visions
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Wild Research
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Solemnity
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Triple Triad
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Barrier
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Risky Move
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Gift of Immortality
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Rule of Law
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Ominous Seas
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Assemble the Legion
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Happily Ever After
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Island Sanctuary
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Kismet
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Jace Beleren
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
80%inclusion44 decks55 decks
46%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Homeward Path
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Maze of Ith
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Contested War Zone
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Kher Keep
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-13%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Academy Ruins
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion46 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion44 decks55 decks
-9%synergy
Izzet Signet
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Azorius Signet
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Thought Vessel
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Boros Signet
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Progress
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
-12%synergy
Coveted Jewel
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Spectral Searchlight
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Sphere of the Suns
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Misleading Signpost
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Jeskai Banner
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion55 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion55 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion54 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion50 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Monastery
82%inclusion45 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
69%inclusion38 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Glacial Fortress
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Sulfur Falls
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Shivan Reef
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Battlefield Forge
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
-9%synergy
Training Center
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Sea of Clouds
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Garrison
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Steam Vents
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
-13%synergy
Prairie Stream
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
-13%synergy
Spectator Seating
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Sacred Foundry
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
-15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Rainbow Vale
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Raugrin Triome
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
-14%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Port Town
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Rugged Prairie
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-11%synergy
Perilous Landscape
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Deserted Beach
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-13%synergy
Mystic Gate
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Glittering Massif
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Summit
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-10%synergy
Tranquil Cove
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Triumph
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-12%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-9%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-15%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Sundown Pass
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-9%synergy