Cayth, Famed Mechanist (Commander) - Optimized

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
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Ravenous Robots
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Big Mother Mouser
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Sewer-veillance Cam
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Mechanized Ninja Cavalry
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Urza, Lord High Artificer
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
47%synergy
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
34%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Skullclamp
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Urza's Saga
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Foundry Inspector
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
-18%synergy
Path to Exile
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Esper Sentinel
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Panharmonicon
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Impact Tremors
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Counterspell
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Dispatch
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Fabricate
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Swan Song
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Smothering Tithe
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Rhystic Study
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Teferi's Protection
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Farewell
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Thought Monitor
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Walking Ballista
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Steel Overseer
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Pinnacle Emissary
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Surge Conductor
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Ornithopter
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Agate Instigator
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Palladium Myr
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Scrap Trawler
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Master of Etherium
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Silver Myr
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Displacer Kitten
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Saheeli, the Sun's Brilliance
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Iron Myr
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Whirler Rogue
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Ingenious Artillerist
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Gold Myr
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Thopter Engineer
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Lesser Masticore
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Rapid Augmenter
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Scour for Scrap
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Deflecting Swat
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Whir of Invention
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Experimental Augury
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Boros Charm
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-11%synergy
Force of Will
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Flusterstorm
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Ripples of Potential
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Force of Negation
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Silence
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Eerie Interlude
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Demand Answers
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Steady Progress
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Radstorm
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Crush Contraband
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Pyroblast
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Command
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Organic Extinction
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Jeska's Will
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Wake the Past
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Act
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-11%synergy
Gamble
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Supreme Verdict
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Ponder
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Voyage Home
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Contentious Plan
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Relm's Sketching
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Forge
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Insight Engine
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Unwinding Clock
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Repurposing Bay
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Cloud Key
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Clock of Omens
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Sculpting Steel
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Magistrate's Scepter
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Throne of Geth
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-14%synergy
Bident of Thassa
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Mirage Mirror
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Blasting Station
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Shadowspear
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Forge
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Gonti's Aether Heart
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Moxite Refinery
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Voltaic Key
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Manifold Key
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Contagion Engine
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Forsaken Monument
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Helm of the Host
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Altar of Dementia
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Lux Cannon
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Coin of Mastery
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Mechanized Production
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Warleader's Call
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Intruder Alarm
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Anointed Procession
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Inexorable Tide
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Tempered Steel
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Underworld Breach
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Resourceful Defense
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Propaganda
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Weapons Manufacturing
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Efficient Construction
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Intangible Virtue
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Training Grounds
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Saheeli, the Gifted
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Saheeli Rai
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Great Furnace
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Den
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Buried Ruin
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Academy Ruins
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Inventors' Fair
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Archway of Innovation
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Karn's Bastion
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Vault
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Fomori Vault
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Mine
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Tower
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion58 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion56 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
-15%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
-17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
-19%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Basalt Monolith
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Azorius Signet
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-18%synergy
Izzet Signet
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-21%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Empowered Autogenerator
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Replicating Ring
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Boros Signet
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-21%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
2%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
93%inclusion63 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion63 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
90%inclusion61 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion58 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
54%inclusion37 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Steam Vents
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Raugrin Triome
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Monastery
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
-12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
-16%synergy
Sacred Foundry
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Shivan Reef
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Flooded Strand
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Glacial Fortress
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
-19%synergy
Battlefield Forge
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Spire of Industry
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Arid Mesa
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Sea of Clouds
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
-20%synergy
Training Center
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
-21%synergy
Spectator Seating
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Razortide Bridge
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Deserted Beach
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Prairie Stream
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
-19%synergy
Perilous Landscape
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
Rugged Prairie
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Tundra
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Plateau
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Volcanic Island
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
-11%synergy
Sundown Pass
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
-11%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-14%synergy
Port Town
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Power Depot
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Triumph
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-13%synergy
Mystic Gate
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Thundering Falls
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
3%synergy