Cayth, Famed Mechanist (Commander) - Core +1/+1 Counters

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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Stark Industries
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Machinesmith Automaton
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Steel Overseer
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
48%synergy
Dispatch
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
37%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
37%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
32%synergy
Organic Extinction
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Voyage Home
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
29%synergy
Pinnacle Emissary
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
-26%synergy
Surge Conductor
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Experimental Augury
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Foundry Inspector
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Thought Monitor
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Mm'menon, Uthros Exile
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Silver Myr
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Filigree Vector
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Gold Myr
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Ravenous Robots
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Technodrome
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Donatello, Way with Machines
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
19%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Master of Etherium
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Saheeli, the Sun's Brilliance
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Whirler Rogue
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Hangarback Walker
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Thrummingbird
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Grateful Apparition
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Arcbound Whelp
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Arcbound Fiend
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Iron Myr
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Flux Channeler
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Arcbound Prototype
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Arcbound Reclaimer
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Guide of Souls
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Satya, Aetherflux Genius
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Scrapyard Recombiner
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Negate
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Path to Exile
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
-24%synergy
Scour for Scrap
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Dovin's Veto
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Chaos Warp
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-7%synergy
Ripples of Potential
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Erode
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Ooze Spill
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Lorehold Charm
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Reject Imperfection
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Serum Snare
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Wear // Tear
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Electrosiphon
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Divert Disaster
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Mirrorweave
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-13%synergy
Boros Charm
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-14%synergy
Semester's End
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Thraben Charm
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Volt Charge
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Bottle-Cap Blast
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Ride's End
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Spectral Interference
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Broadside Barrage
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Tezzeret's Gambit
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Wake the Past
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Requisition Raid
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Damning Verdict
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
One with the Machine
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Wave Goodbye
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Contentious Plan
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Fabricate
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Act
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-13%synergy
Universal Surveillance
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Thoughtcast
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Localized Destruction
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Fumigate
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Idol of Oblivion
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Skullclamp
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Panharmonicon
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Throne of Geth
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Lux Artillery
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Animation Module
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Insight Engine
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Cloud Key
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Forge
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Thopter Shop
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Coin of Mastery
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Decoction Module
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Contagion Clasp
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Golem Foundry
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Aether Refinery
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Moxite Refinery
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
The Ozolith
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Unwinding Clock
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Generatorium
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Sculpting Steel
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Reactor
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Bident of Thassa
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
0%synergy
The Seriema
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Gavel of the Righteous
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Power Conduit
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Titan Forge
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Contagion Engine
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Gonti's Aether Heart
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Automated Assembly Line
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Dragonspark Reactor
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Energy Chamber
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-16%synergy
Mechtitan Core
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Lux Cannon
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Sewer-veillance Cam
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Mouser Foundry
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Conduit
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Salvation Engine
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Perilous Snare
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Aether Syphon
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Impact Tremors
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Inexorable Tide
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Does Machines
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Resourceful Defense
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Together Forever
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
All Will Be One
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Hardlight Containment
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Efficient Construction
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Artificer Class
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Static Prison
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Intangible Virtue
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Tempered Steel
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Leader's Talent
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Saheeli, the Gifted
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Seat of the Synod
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Den
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Buried Ruin
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Archway of Innovation
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Great Furnace
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Nesting Grounds
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-24%synergy
Secluded Starforge
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Mage-Ring Network
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Calciform Pools
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Fomori Vault
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-0%synergy
Academy Ruins
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-0%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Sandstone Needle
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion32 decks41 decks
-10%synergy
Sol Ring
73%inclusion30 decks41 decks
-16%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Progress
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
-23%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
-21%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-22%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Empowered Autogenerator
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-11%synergy
Solar Transformer
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Solar Array
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Conversion Apparatus
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-22%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Signet
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-24%synergy
Boros Signet
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-21%synergy
Cursed Mirror
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Pentad Prism
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Signet
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-23%synergy
Starting Column
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
The Aetherspark
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion41 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Island
100%inclusion41 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion41 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion37 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Monastery
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Battlefield Forge
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
-10%synergy
Shivan Reef
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Glacial Fortress
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
-9%synergy
Sulfur Falls
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
-7%synergy
Prairie Stream
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Spire of Industry
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Razortide Bridge
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Perilous Landscape
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Port Town
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Triumph
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Steam Vents
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-22%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Sacred Foundry
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-21%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Sundown Pass
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Aether Hub
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-10%synergy
Raugrin Triome
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-19%synergy
Spectator Seating
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-12%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-25%synergy
Radiant Summit
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Ferrous Lake
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Power Depot
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Rugged Prairie
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-9%synergy
Deserted Beach
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Sea of Clouds
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-18%synergy
Demolition Field
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Boros Garrison
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Gate
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Training Center
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-18%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-17%synergy