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
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
51%synergy
Master of Etherium
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
49%synergy
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
45%synergy
Steel Overseer
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
44%synergy
Silver Myr
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
44%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
43%synergy
Negate
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
43%synergy
Intangible Virtue
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
42%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
41%synergy
Foundry Inspector
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
37%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
37%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
37%synergy
Gold Myr
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
40%synergy
Austere Command
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Iron Myr
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Impact Tremors
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Creatures
Arcbound Shikari
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Thopter Engineer
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Ornithopter
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Meteor Golem
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Shrieking Drake
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Whitemane Lion
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Deputy of Acquittals
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Ingenious Artillerist
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Faerie Impostor
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Frogmite
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Thought Monitor
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Sojourner's Companion
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Rose Room Treasurer
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Nick Valentine, Private Eye
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Yorion, Sky Nomad
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Stonecloaker
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Prava of the Steel Legion
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Junk Winder
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Spirited Companion
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Rapid Augmenter
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Arabella, Abandoned Doll
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Myr Convert
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Hellrider
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Wildfire Elemental
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Curie, Emergent Intelligence
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Akal Pakal, First Among Equals
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Digsite Engineer
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Roil Cartographer
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Burnished Hart
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Bronze Guardian
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Saheeli, the Sun's Brilliance
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Sentinel Sarah Lyons
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Master Trinketeer
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Semester's End
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Disruption Protocol
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Thraben Charm
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Focus Fire
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Dispatch
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-51%synergy
Path to Exile
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-32%synergy
You Find Some Prisoners
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Suspend
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Electrosiphon
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Demand Answers
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Galvanic Discharge
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Drill Too Deep
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Shattering Pulse
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Refute
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Wear // Tear
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Experimental Augury
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Glimmer of Genius
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Depose // Deploy
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Counterspell
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-29%synergy
Aether Spike
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Generous Gift
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-15%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Wake the Past
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Voyage Home
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Curse of the Swine
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Cleansing Nova
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Requisition Raid
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Jolted Awake
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Reverse Engineer
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Ravenform
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Contentious Plan
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Localized Destruction
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Reiterating Bolt
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
One with the Machine
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Confiscation Coup
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Fuss // Bother
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Thoughtcast
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Delete
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Bident of Thassa
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Automated Assembly Line
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Generatorium
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Thopter Shop
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Decoction Module
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Warmaker Gunship
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Insight Engine
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-3%synergy
Lumen-Class Frigate
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Wedgelight Rammer
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Moxite Refinery
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Rescue Skiff
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Uthros Scanship
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
The Seriema
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Bespoke Battlewagon
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Mirrorworks
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Stone Idol Generator
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Aether Refinery
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Repurposing Bay
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
T-45 Power Armor
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Panharmonicon
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Forge
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-18%synergy
Lux Artillery
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Aetherworks Marvel
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Inspiring Leader
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Mechanized Production
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Raid Bombardment
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Tempered Steel
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Cavalcade of Calamity
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Efficient Construction
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Aether Revolt
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Era of Innovation
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Muster the Departed
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Consulate Surveillance
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Static Prison
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Scurry of Gremlins
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Needle Spires
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Buried Ruin
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Restless Spire
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Wandering Fumarole
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Foundry of the Consuls
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Archway of Innovation
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Memorial to Glory
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Karn's Bastion
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
-33%synergy
Arcane Signet
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
-34%synergy
Azorius Signet
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Boros Signet
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
-18%synergy
Izzet Signet
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Progress
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
-23%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-27%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-19%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Solar Array
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Jeskai Banner
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Conversion Apparatus
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Prophetic Prism
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Solar Transformer
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion46 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion46 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Island
98%inclusion45 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
72%inclusion33 decks46 decks
-21%synergy
Mystic Monastery
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
-14%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Temple of Triumph
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Glacial Fortress
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
-13%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Prairie Stream
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Port Town
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Perilous Landscape
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Ferrous Lake
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
-23%synergy
Sulfur Falls
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
-29%synergy
Battlefield Forge
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
-21%synergy
Radiant Summit
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Tranquil Cove
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Shivan Reef
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-24%synergy
Azorius Chancery
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Spire of Industry
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-11%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-21%synergy
Razortide Bridge
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Boros Garrison
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Alpine Meadow
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Glittering Massif
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Boros Guildgate
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Skybridge Towers
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Sacred Peaks
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Aether Hub
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-17%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-1%synergy