Zedruu the Greathearted (Commander) - Optimized

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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
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nine Lives
76%inclusion111 decks146 decks
73%synergy
Illusions of Grandeur
61%inclusion89 decks146 decks
59%synergy
Humble Defector
60%inclusion87 decks146 decks
55%synergy
Role Reversal
57%inclusion83 decks146 decks
54%synergy
Paradox Haze
57%inclusion83 decks146 decks
54%synergy
Bazaar Trader
52%inclusion76 decks146 decks
49%synergy
Ghostly Prison
61%inclusion89 decks146 decks
49%synergy
Propaganda
59%inclusion86 decks146 decks
47%synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
50%inclusion73 decks146 decks
47%synergy
Steel Golem
49%inclusion71 decks146 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
52%inclusion76 decks146 decks
-16%synergy
Hithlain Rope
47%inclusion68 decks146 decks
44%synergy
Vedalken Plotter
45%inclusion66 decks146 decks
43%synergy
Statecraft
45%inclusion66 decks146 decks
44%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
45%inclusion66 decks146 decks
40%synergy
Yes Man, Personal Securitron
45%inclusion65 decks145 decks
42%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
44%inclusion64 decks146 decks
41%synergy
Bucknard's Everfull Purse
43%inclusion63 decks146 decks
41%synergy
Akroan Horse
42%inclusion62 decks146 decks
40%synergy
Counterspell
42%inclusion62 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
63%inclusion92 decks146 decks
43%synergy
Rhystic Study
57%inclusion83 decks146 decks
36%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
53%inclusion77 decks146 decks
37%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
51%inclusion74 decks146 decks
32%synergy
Teferi's Protection
42%inclusion61 decks146 decks
27%synergy
Mystical Tutor
36%inclusion52 decks146 decks
24%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
30%inclusion44 decks146 decks
14%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion28 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Glacial Chasm
13%inclusion19 decks146 decks
13%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
8.2%inclusion12 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Coveted Falcon
38%inclusion55 decks145 decks
36%synergy
Rust Elemental
38%inclusion55 decks146 decks
36%synergy
Grid Monitor
35%inclusion51 decks146 decks
33%synergy
Stiltzkin, Moogle Merchant
34%inclusion44 decks129 decks
33%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
29%inclusion42 decks144 decks
23%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
26%inclusion38 decks144 decks
24%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
26%inclusion38 decks146 decks
24%synergy
Pramikon, Sky Rampart
25%inclusion37 decks146 decks
22%synergy
Gilded Drake
25%inclusion36 decks146 decks
23%synergy
Esper Sentinel
24%inclusion35 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
23%inclusion34 decks146 decks
20%synergy
Windborn Muse
23%inclusion34 decks146 decks
20%synergy
Zidane, Tantalus Thief
22%inclusion20 decks91 decks
21%synergy
Goblin Cadets
21%inclusion31 decks146 decks
20%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
19%inclusion28 decks146 decks
18%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
19%inclusion28 decks146 decks
17%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
18%inclusion27 decks146 decks
17%synergy
Silent Arbiter
18%inclusion26 decks146 decks
13%synergy
The Second Doctor
16%inclusion23 decks146 decks
14%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
16%inclusion23 decks146 decks
14%synergy
Goldnight Castigator
16%inclusion23 decks146 decks
14%synergy
Bronze Bombshell
15%inclusion22 decks146 decks
14%synergy
The Locust God
15%inclusion22 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
14%inclusion21 decks146 decks
13%synergy
Cinder Giant
14%inclusion20 decks146 decks
13%synergy
Djinn of Infinite Deceits
13%inclusion19 decks146 decks
12%synergy
Clever Impersonator
12%inclusion18 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
12%inclusion17 decks142 decks
11%synergy
Treasure Nabber
12%inclusion17 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
12%inclusion17 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion16 decks146 decks
-7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
11%inclusion16 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
10%inclusion15 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
8.9%inclusion13 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
8.9%inclusion13 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Daring Thief
8.9%inclusion13 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Academy Rector
8.9%inclusion13 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
8.2%inclusion12 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
7.5%inclusion11 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Body of Knowledge
7.5%inclusion11 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
7.5%inclusion11 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Grand Abolisher
7.5%inclusion11 decks146 decks
0%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Master of Ceremonies
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
2%synergy
Sun Titan
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
1%synergy
Wall of Denial
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Homunculus Horde
6.3%inclusion9 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
34%inclusion50 decks146 decks
12%synergy
Path to Exile
34%inclusion50 decks146 decks
-15%synergy
Mana Drain
30%inclusion44 decks146 decks
19%synergy
Dovin's Veto
26%inclusion38 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion37 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Sudden Substitution
25%inclusion36 decks146 decks
23%synergy
Deflecting Swat
24%inclusion35 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Wrong Turn
24%inclusion35 decks146 decks
22%synergy
Reins of Power
20%inclusion29 decks146 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion28 decks146 decks
0%synergy
Swan Song
19%inclusion28 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion26 decks146 decks
-5%synergy
Force of Will
13%inclusion19 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Brand
13%inclusion19 decks146 decks
12%synergy
Everybody Lives!
12%inclusion17 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
0%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
-10%synergy
Shifting Borders
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.2%inclusion12 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Oblation
7.5%inclusion11 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Wear // Tear
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
0%synergy
Chef's Kiss
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Counterflux
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Palm
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
1%synergy
Final Showdown
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Boros Charm
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
-15%synergy
Unwind
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
3%synergy
New Way Forward
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Harmless Offering
33%inclusion48 decks146 decks
31%synergy
Shifting Grift
31%inclusion45 decks145 decks
29%synergy
Supreme Verdict
28%inclusion41 decks146 decks
14%synergy
Fractured Identity
28%inclusion41 decks146 decks
25%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
26%inclusion38 decks146 decks
23%synergy
Farewell
25%inclusion36 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Donate
18%inclusion27 decks146 decks
18%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion23 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Political Trickery
14%inclusion21 decks146 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
14%inclusion20 decks146 decks
-8%synergy
Gamble
13%inclusion19 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Wrath of God
12%inclusion17 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Windfall
11%inclusion16 decks146 decks
1%synergy
Thieves' Auction
11%inclusion16 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Insurrection
10%inclusion15 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
10%inclusion15 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Ponder
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
-6%synergy
Cultural Exchange
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.9%inclusion13 decks146 decks
-6%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
8.9%inclusion13 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Legerdemain
8.2%inclusion12 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Replenish
8.2%inclusion12 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
8.2%inclusion12 decks146 decks
-1%synergy
Time Wipe
7.5%inclusion11 decks146 decks
1%synergy
Leave // Chance
7.5%inclusion11 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Modify Memory
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Scrambleverse
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Armageddon
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
2%synergy
Preordain
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
-8%synergy
Enduring Ideal
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Howling Mine
31%inclusion45 decks146 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion39 decks146 decks
2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion32 decks146 decks
-1%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
22%inclusion32 decks146 decks
19%synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
20%inclusion29 decks143 decks
19%synergy
Venser's Journal
18%inclusion26 decks146 decks
16%synergy
Jinxed Choker
16%inclusion23 decks146 decks
15%synergy
Wedding Ring
14%inclusion21 decks146 decks
12%synergy
Crown of Doom
13%inclusion19 decks146 decks
12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion18 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Jinxed Idol
11%inclusion16 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Temple Bell
10%inclusion15 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Norn's Annex
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Knowledge Pool
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Font of Mythos
8.9%inclusion13 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Cursed Recording
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.2%inclusion12 decks146 decks
2%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Meekstone
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Torpor Orb
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Spellbook
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Crawlspace
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Jinxed Ring
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Aggressive Mining
40%inclusion58 decks146 decks
38%synergy
Puca's Mischief
38%inclusion56 decks146 decks
36%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
35%inclusion51 decks146 decks
32%synergy
Solitary Confinement
34%inclusion49 decks146 decks
32%synergy
Transcendence
31%inclusion45 decks146 decks
30%synergy
Mystic Remora
29%inclusion42 decks146 decks
16%synergy
Sphere of Safety
27%inclusion40 decks146 decks
25%synergy
Pyromancer's Swath
25%inclusion37 decks146 decks
24%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
25%inclusion36 decks146 decks
23%synergy
Wild Research
24%inclusion35 decks146 decks
23%synergy
Solemnity
23%inclusion34 decks146 decks
23%synergy
Moderation
23%inclusion33 decks146 decks
21%synergy
Mirrormade
22%inclusion32 decks146 decks
20%synergy
Land Tax
20%inclusion29 decks146 decks
16%synergy
Delusions of Mediocrity
19%inclusion28 decks146 decks
18%synergy
Grasp of Fate
18%inclusion27 decks146 decks
15%synergy
Detention Sphere
18%inclusion26 decks146 decks
17%synergy
Thought Lash
18%inclusion26 decks146 decks
17%synergy
Curse of Opulence
18%inclusion26 decks146 decks
15%synergy
Oblivion Ring
18%inclusion26 decks146 decks
17%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
15%inclusion22 decks144 decks
14%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
14%inclusion20 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
14%inclusion20 decks146 decks
13%synergy
Embargo
14%inclusion20 decks146 decks
13%synergy
Rest in Peace
12%inclusion18 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Possibility Storm
12%inclusion17 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Copy Enchantment
11%inclusion16 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Delaying Shield
11%inclusion16 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Confusion in the Ranks
11%inclusion16 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Test of Endurance
10%inclusion15 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
10%inclusion15 decks146 decks
-15%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
10%inclusion15 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Karmic Justice
10%inclusion15 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Gift of Immortality
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Descent into Avernus
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Rule of Law
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Form of the Dragon
8.9%inclusion13 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Island Sanctuary
8.9%inclusion13 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Banishing Light
8.9%inclusion13 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Blood Moon
8.2%inclusion12 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
8.2%inclusion12 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Witness Protection
8.2%inclusion12 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.5%inclusion11 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Aura of Silence
7.5%inclusion11 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.9%inclusion10 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Exhaustion
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Share the Spoils
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Hive Mind
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Mana Flare
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Smuggler's Share
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
13%inclusion19 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
12%inclusion17 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Venser, the Sojourner
11%inclusion16 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
72%inclusion105 decks146 decks
38%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
46%inclusion67 decks146 decks
43%synergy
Homeward Path
33%inclusion48 decks146 decks
31%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion31 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Maze of Ith
16%inclusion23 decks146 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
15%inclusion22 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Kher Keep
11%inclusion16 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Contested War Zone
11%inclusion16 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion15 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Academy Ruins
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.2%inclusion12 decks146 decks
2%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
7.5%inclusion11 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion135 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion119 decks146 decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Signet
46%inclusion67 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
45%inclusion66 decks146 decks
21%synergy
Izzet Signet
42%inclusion62 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion58 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Boros Signet
36%inclusion52 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
35%inclusion51 decks146 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
34%inclusion49 decks146 decks
-11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
27%inclusion40 decks146 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
25%inclusion37 decks146 decks
-20%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
25%inclusion36 decks146 decks
20%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion20 decks146 decks
-1%synergy
Coveted Jewel
12%inclusion18 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
8.2%inclusion12 decks146 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Vault
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion143 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Island
97%inclusion141 decks146 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion140 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion136 decks146 decks
-1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
68%inclusion99 decks146 decks
27%synergy
Steam Vents
66%inclusion97 decks146 decks
26%synergy
Sacred Foundry
64%inclusion93 decks146 decks
24%synergy
Raugrin Triome
62%inclusion91 decks146 decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion80 decks146 decks
-7%synergy
Mystic Monastery
55%inclusion80 decks146 decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
55%inclusion80 decks146 decks
25%synergy
Glacial Fortress
51%inclusion75 decks146 decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
51%inclusion75 decks146 decks
24%synergy
Arid Mesa
49%inclusion72 decks146 decks
21%synergy
Sulfur Falls
48%inclusion70 decks146 decks
-2%synergy
Training Center
47%inclusion69 decks146 decks
15%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
45%inclusion66 decks146 decks
-3%synergy
Sea of Clouds
44%inclusion64 decks146 decks
12%synergy
Spectator Seating
42%inclusion61 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Rainbow Vale
34%inclusion50 decks146 decks
33%synergy
Prairie Stream
31%inclusion45 decks146 decks
-10%synergy
Shivan Reef
28%inclusion41 decks146 decks
-11%synergy
Battlefield Forge
25%inclusion37 decks146 decks
-15%synergy
Fabled Passage
24%inclusion35 decks146 decks
16%synergy
Plateau
24%inclusion35 decks146 decks
12%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
24%inclusion35 decks146 decks
-9%synergy
Deserted Beach
24%inclusion35 decks146 decks
1%synergy
Tundra
23%inclusion33 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
23%inclusion33 decks146 decks
0%synergy
Volcanic Island
22%inclusion32 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
19%inclusion28 decks146 decks
-3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion28 decks146 decks
13%synergy
Rugged Prairie
19%inclusion28 decks146 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion27 decks146 decks
-9%synergy
Sundown Pass
18%inclusion27 decks146 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
18%inclusion27 decks146 decks
-9%synergy
Mystic Gate
18%inclusion26 decks146 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion26 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Azorius Chancery
16%inclusion24 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
16%inclusion24 decks146 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Triumph
16%inclusion23 decks146 decks
-9%synergy
Boros Garrison
16%inclusion23 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
15%inclusion22 decks146 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion21 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion20 decks146 decks
2%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
14%inclusion20 decks146 decks
12%synergy
Meticulous Archive
13%inclusion19 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion19 decks146 decks
-5%synergy
Perilous Landscape
13%inclusion18 decks144 decks
-7%synergy
Thundering Falls
12%inclusion18 decks145 decks
3%synergy