Cayth, Famed Mechanist (Commander) - Budget 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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Whirler Rogue
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
50%synergy
Master of Etherium
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
46%synergy
Steel Overseer
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
43%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
42%synergy
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
42%synergy
Silver Myr
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
41%synergy
Foundry Inspector
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
40%synergy
Intangible Virtue
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
40%synergy
Negate
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
39%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Gold Myr
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Austere Command
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Iron Myr
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Creatures
Thopter Engineer
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Ornithopter
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Meteor Golem
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Thought Monitor
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Faerie Impostor
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Deputy of Acquittals
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Ingenious Artillerist
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Shrieking Drake
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Frogmite
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Whitemane Lion
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Nick Valentine, Private Eye
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Sojourner's Companion
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Rose Room Treasurer
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Yorion, Sky Nomad
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Rapid Augmenter
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Prava of the Steel Legion
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Junk Winder
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Spirited Companion
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Stonecloaker
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Arabella, Abandoned Doll
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Myr Convert
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Hellrider
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Curie, Emergent Intelligence
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Digsite Engineer
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Akal Pakal, First Among Equals
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Wildfire Elemental
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Roil Cartographer
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Burnished Hart
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Master Trinketeer
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Bronze Guardian
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Whirler Virtuoso
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Aetherstorm Roc
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Semester's End
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Thraben Charm
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Disruption Protocol
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-50%synergy
Dispatch
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Path to Exile
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-32%synergy
Focus Fire
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
You Find Some Prisoners
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Suspend
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Galvanic Discharge
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Demand Answers
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Electrosiphon
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Aether Spike
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Shattering Pulse
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Wear // Tear
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Glimmer of Genius
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Refute
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Drill Too Deep
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Experimental Augury
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Tune the Narrative
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Depose // Deploy
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Counterspell
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-29%synergy
Generous Gift
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-15%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Voyage Home
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Wake the Past
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Curse of the Swine
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Requisition Raid
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Jolted Awake
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Cleansing Nova
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Reverse Engineer
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Contentious Plan
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Reiterating Bolt
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Localized Destruction
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Thoughtcast
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Ravenform
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
One with the Machine
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Confiscation Coup
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Fuss // Bother
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Delete
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Bident of Thassa
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Automated Assembly Line
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Thopter Shop
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Izzet Generatorium
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Decoction Module
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Aetherworks Marvel
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Bespoke Battlewagon
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Aether Refinery
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Stone Idol Generator
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Panharmonicon
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Animation Module
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Mirrorworks
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Warmaker Gunship
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Rescue Skiff
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Insight Engine
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Lumen-Class Frigate
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Wedgelight Rammer
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Uthros Scanship
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Moxite Refinery
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
The Seriema
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Repurposing Bay
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Conduit
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
T-45 Power Armor
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Aethersphere Harvester
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Forge
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Fabrication Module
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-19%synergy
Lux Artillery
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Impact Tremors
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Inspiring Leader
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Mechanized Production
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Raid Bombardment
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Tempered Steel
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Cavalcade of Calamity
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Efficient Construction
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Era of Innovation
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Static Prison
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Aether Revolt
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Scurry of Gremlins
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Consulate Surveillance
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Banish to Another Universe
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Muster the Departed
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Needle Spires
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Buried Ruin
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Restless Spire
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Wandering Fumarole
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Archway of Innovation
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Foundry of the Consuls
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Karn's Bastion
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-13%synergy
Memorial to Glory
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
-31%synergy
Sol Ring
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
-32%synergy
Azorius Signet
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Boros Signet
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
-15%synergy
Talisman of Progress
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
-20%synergy
Izzet Signet
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-26%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-19%synergy
Conversion Apparatus
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Solar Transformer
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Jeskai Banner
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Solar Array
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Prophetic Prism
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion49 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion49 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Island
98%inclusion48 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
71%inclusion35 decks49 decks
-21%synergy
Mystic Monastery
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Evolving Wilds
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Triumph
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Glacial Fortress
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
-16%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Prairie Stream
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Perilous Landscape
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Port Town
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Ferrous Lake
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
-25%synergy
Battlefield Forge
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
-18%synergy
Sulfur Falls
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
-30%synergy
Shivan Reef
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
-21%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Tranquil Cove
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-19%synergy
Spire of Industry
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Chancery
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-12%synergy
Radiant Summit
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Boros Garrison
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Razortide Bridge
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Aether Hub
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Alpine Meadow
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Skybridge Towers
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Sacred Peaks
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Boros Guildgate
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Glittering Massif
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Gate
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-6%synergy