Zedruu the Greathearted (Commander) - Budget Upgraded 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
Glacial Chasm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Creatures
Bazaar Trader
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Goblin Cadets
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Humble Defector
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Vedalken Plotter
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Coveted Falcon
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Windborn Muse
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Akroan Horse
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Stiltzkin, Moogle Merchant
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Yes Man, Personal Securitron
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Master of Ceremonies
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Silent Arbiter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Treasure Nabber
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Rust Elemental
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Alms Collector
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
High Fae Trickster
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Crystal Barricade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Braids, Conjurer Adept
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Fog Bank
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Alpine Guide
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Arbiter of Knollridge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Discerning Financier
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Blazing Archon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Loxodon Peacekeeper
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
The Second Doctor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Exemplar of Light
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Naga Fleshcrafter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Homunculus Horde
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Steel Golem
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Flumph
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
The Ninth Doctor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Goldnight Castigator
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Orzhov Advokist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Daring Thief
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
The Locust God
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Djinn of Infinite Deceits
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Zidane, Tantalus Thief
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-2%synergy
Counterspell
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
32%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Perch Protection
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Return to Dust
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Benevolent Offering
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Vision Skeins
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Capsize
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Oblation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Swan Song
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Reins of Power
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Wear // Tear
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Wrong Turn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Boomerang
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Deflecting Palm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Unwind
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Sudden Substitution
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Brand
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sorceries
Cultural Exchange
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Harmless Offering
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Fractured Identity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Fascination
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Clone Legion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Role Reversal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Leave // Chance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hithlain Rope
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Crown of Doom
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Jinxed Choker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Heirloom Epic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Spellbook
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Contested Game Ball
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Otherworld Atlas
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Assault Suit
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Howling Mine
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Bucknard's Everfull Purse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Temple Bell
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Enchantments
Ghostly Prison
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
88%synergy
Nine Lives
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Moderation
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Puca's Mischief
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Wild Research
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Illusions of Grandeur
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Paradox Haze
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Propaganda
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Robe of Mirrors
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Curse of Inertia
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Vow of Duty
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Lightmine Field
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Curse of the Bloody Tome
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Curse of Exhaustion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Curse of Vitality
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Form of the Dragon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Island Sanctuary
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Vow of Flight
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Thought Lash
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Statecraft
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mystic Remora
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Seismic Assault
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sphere of Safety
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Pyromancer's Swath
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Custody Battle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Delusions of Mediocrity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Witness Protection
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Curse of Opulence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Oblivion Ring
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Vow of Lightning
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Curse of the Forsaken
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Delaying Shield
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
As Foretold
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Stratus Walk
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Borrowed Time
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Banishing Light
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Aggressive Mining
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Triple Triad
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Thespian's Stage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Fellwar Stone
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
68%synergy
Talisman of Progress
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-22%synergy
Sol Ring
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-23%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Commander's Sphere
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-10%synergy
Boros Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
3%synergy
Coveted Jewel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Jeskai Banner
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Lands
Exotic Orchard
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
39%synergy
Mystic Monastery
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
41%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Island
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-26%synergy
Shivan Reef
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Azorius Chancery
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Prairie Stream
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Rainbow Vale
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Boros Garrison
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Evolving Wilds
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
39%synergy
Glacial Fortress
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-20%synergy
Steam Vents
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Vivid Creek
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sacred Foundry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-7%synergy
Sulfur Falls
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-18%synergy
Battlefield Forge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-8%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Boros Guildgate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Rugged Prairie
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Stone Quarry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Gateway Plaza
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Highland Lake
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Raugrin Triome
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-4%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mana Confluence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-1%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-16%synergy
Vivid Crag
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Vivid Meadow
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mystic Gate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Deserted Beach
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy