Akim, the Soaring Wind (Commander) - Core

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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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The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Teo, Spirited Glider
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Air Nomad Legacy
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Iguana Parrot
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Momo, Friendly Flier
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Migratory Route
50%inclusion43 decks86 decks
49%synergy
Intangible Virtue
51%inclusion44 decks86 decks
48%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
47%inclusion40 decks86 decks
44%synergy
Skycat Sovereign
42%inclusion36 decks86 decks
41%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
51%inclusion44 decks86 decks
40%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
43%inclusion37 decks86 decks
40%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
41%inclusion35 decks86 decks
38%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
38%inclusion33 decks86 decks
38%synergy
Murmuration
39%inclusion25 decks64 decks
37%synergy
Emeria Angel
36%inclusion31 decks86 decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
43%inclusion37 decks86 decks
-25%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
38%inclusion33 decks86 decks
34%synergy
Impact Tremors
37%inclusion32 decks86 decks
25%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
36%inclusion31 decks86 decks
31%synergy
Path to Exile
35%inclusion30 decks86 decks
-14%synergy
Aven Wind Guide
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
32%synergy
Winged Words
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
32%synergy
Battle Screech
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
32%synergy
Skullclamp
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Soulcatchers' Aerie
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
31%synergy
Creatures
Watcher of the Spheres
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
31%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
27%synergy
Kangee, Sky Warden
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
29%synergy
Kastral, the Windcrested
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
26%synergy
The Locust God
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Prava of the Steel Legion
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Nesting Dovehawk
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Young Pyromancer
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Warden of Evos Isle
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Neyali, Suns' Vanguard
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Wingmate Roc
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Dragonmaster Outcast
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Zinnia, Valley's Voice
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Monastery Mentor
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Gwaihir the Windlord
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Jubilant Skybonder
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Thunderclap Wyvern
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Cartographer's Hawk
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Pride of the Clouds
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Kangee's Lieutenant
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Junk Winder
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Steel-Plume Marshal
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Keeper of the Nine Gales
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Donal, Herald of Wings
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Kangee, Aerie Keeper
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Otharri, Suns' Glory
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Jackdaw Savior
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Aether Channeler
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Faerie Formation
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Skyknight Vanguard
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Nadir Kraken
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Negate
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Counterspell
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
-10%synergy
Eyes in the Skies
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
24%synergy
Dazzling Denial
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
22%synergy
Theoretical Duplication
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Brainstorm
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Charm
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Protect the Negotiators
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Raise the Alarm
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Opt
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Grand Crescendo
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Jeskai Charm
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Secure the Wastes
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Perplexing Test
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Big Score
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Access Denied
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
-5%synergy
Frantic Search
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Swan Song
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
-5%synergy
Depose // Deploy
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Lofty Denial
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
-8%synergy
Clever Concealment
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Wear // Tear
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Recruit the Worthy
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Perch Protection
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Rally of Wings
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Prismari Command
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
4%synergy
White Sun's Zenith
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Lorehold Command
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Dovin's Veto
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-10%synergy
You See a Pair of Goblins
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Magmaquake
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Kabira Takedown
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Reality Shift
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Midnight Haunting
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Run Away Together
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Benevolent Offering
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Airborne Aid
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
29%synergy
Distant Melody
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Ravenform
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Martial Coup
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Earthquake
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Requisition Raid
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Storm Herd
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Blasphemous Act
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
-13%synergy
Krenko's Command
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Increasing Devotion
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Scour the Desert
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Dragon Fodder
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-5%synergy
Aerial Assault
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Preordain
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-5%synergy
Finale of Glory
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
-9%synergy
Sram's Expertise
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Decree of Justice
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Chart a Course
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Emeria's Call
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Thoughtcast
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Halo Fountain
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Jeskai Monument
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-16%synergy
Thopter Shop
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Collector's Vault
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
-18%synergy
Hot Dog Cart
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Urabrask's Forge
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Mimic Vat
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Horn of Valhalla
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-5%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Reconnaissance Mission
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
25%synergy
Favorable Winds
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
24%synergy
Warleader's Call
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Prosperous Partnership
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Anointed Procession
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Inspiring Leader
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Assemble the Legion
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Shared Animosity
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Felidar Retreat
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Monologue Tax
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Roar of Resistance
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Divine Visitation
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Opulence
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Dovescape
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Rabble Rousing
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Song of the Worldsoul
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Improbable Alliance
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Gravitational Shift
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Court of Grace
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Echoing Assault
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
3%synergy
The Raven's Warning
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Outlaws' Merriment
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Legion's Landing
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Shiny Impetus
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Dictate of Heliod
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Weapons Manufacturing
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Segovia
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Dovin, Grand Arbiter
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Seaside Haven
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
32%synergy
Kher Keep
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
-13%synergy
Restless Anchorage
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Fountainport
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Kavaron, Memorial World
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Moorland Haunt
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Castle Embereth
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Steppe
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-14%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-7%synergy
Lilypad Village
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion67 decks86 decks
-11%synergy
Sol Ring
71%inclusion61 decks86 decks
-18%synergy
Azorius Signet
55%inclusion47 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Izzet Signet
48%inclusion41 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Boros Signet
42%inclusion36 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
-18%synergy
Commander's Sphere
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Progress
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
-26%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
-24%synergy
Raugrin Crystal
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
-19%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
-13%synergy
Azorius Keyrune
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Wand of the Worldsoul
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Marble Diamond
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Jeskai Banner
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Fire Diamond
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion85 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion85 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Island
98%inclusion84 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
80%inclusion69 decks86 decks
-12%synergy
Mystic Monastery
66%inclusion57 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion47 decks86 decks
-7%synergy
Prairie Stream
45%inclusion39 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion33 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
38%inclusion33 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Sulfur Falls
36%inclusion31 decks86 decks
-16%synergy
Glacial Fortress
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
-21%synergy
Temple of Triumph
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Reef
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
-9%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
-19%synergy
Battlefield Forge
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Azorius Chancery
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Myriad Landscape
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Perilous Landscape
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Garrison
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
-16%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
-22%synergy
Port Town
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Raugrin Triome
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
-20%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Tranquil Cove
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
-10%synergy
Sundown Pass
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
-8%synergy
Rugged Prairie
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
-10%synergy
Ash Barrens
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Deserted Beach
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
-11%synergy
Steam Vents
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
-30%synergy
Sea of Clouds
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
-21%synergy
Training Center
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
-21%synergy
Sacred Foundry
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
-30%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
-13%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
-20%synergy
Seachrome Coast
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Spectator Seating
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-22%synergy
Arid Mesa
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
-21%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
5%synergy