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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Krang, Utrom Warlord
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Ravenous Robots
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Rhys, the Evermore
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Mirrorform
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Urza, Lord High Artificer
53%inclusion34 decks64 decks
49%synergy
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
38%inclusion24 decks64 decks
33%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
30%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
28%synergy
Skullclamp
39%inclusion25 decks64 decks
28%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
28%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
34%inclusion22 decks64 decks
28%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
27%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
27%synergy
Urza's Saga
34%inclusion22 decks64 decks
26%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
50%inclusion32 decks64 decks
-18%synergy
Path to Exile
45%inclusion29 decks64 decks
-4%synergy
Esper Sentinel
45%inclusion29 decks64 decks
26%synergy
Panharmonicon
34%inclusion22 decks64 decks
25%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
34%inclusion22 decks64 decks
21%synergy
Impact Tremors
33%inclusion21 decks64 decks
21%synergy
Foundry Inspector
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
24%synergy
Counterspell
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
-4%synergy
Swan Song
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
44%inclusion28 decks64 decks
29%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
36%inclusion23 decks64 decks
19%synergy
Smothering Tithe
33%inclusion21 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Rhystic Study
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Protection
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
13%synergy
The One Ring
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Molten Gatekeeper
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
24%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
25%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
16%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
18%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
20%synergy
Thought Monitor
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
17%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
20%synergy
Steel Overseer
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
20%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
18%synergy
Walking Ballista
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
17%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Emissary
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Agate Instigator
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Saheeli, the Sun's Brilliance
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Scrap Trawler
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Ornithopter
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Master of Etherium
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Surge Conductor
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Displacer Kitten
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Iron Myr
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Palladium Myr
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Silver Myr
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Whirler Rogue
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Gold Myr
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Ingenious Artillerist
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Thopter Engineer
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Hangarback Walker
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Digsite Engineer
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Rapid Augmenter
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Flux Channeler
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Mana Drain
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
-2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Scour for Scrap
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
-2%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
-2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
-8%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Whir of Invention
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Boros Charm
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
-10%synergy
Experimental Augury
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Dovin's Veto
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
-8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
-3%synergy
Force of Will
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Force of Negation
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Eerie Interlude
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
-12%synergy
Urza's Command
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Crush Contraband
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Pyroblast
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-2%synergy
Flusterstorm
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Silence
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
19%synergy
Thoughtcast
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
16%synergy
Organic Extinction
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
-10%synergy
Wake the Past
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Jeska's Will
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
-3%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
0%synergy
Supreme Verdict
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
-4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Relm's Sketching
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Voyage Home
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Windfall
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-3%synergy
Requisition Raid
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Soul Immolation
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
20%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Forge
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
18%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Unwinding Clock
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
17%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Throne of Geth
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Cloud Key
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Repurposing Bay
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Sculpting Steel
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Clock of Omens
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Bident of Thassa
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Magistrate's Scepter
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Insight Engine
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
-15%synergy
Mirage Mirror
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Shadowspear
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Forge
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Moxite Refinery
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Contagion Engine
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Forsaken Monument
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Lux Cannon
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Helm of the Host
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Gonti's Aether Heart
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
23%synergy
Warleader's Call
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Mechanized Production
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Intruder Alarm
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
18%synergy
Anointed Procession
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Inexorable Tide
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Propaganda
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
-2%synergy
Resourceful Defense
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Tempered Steel
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Training Grounds
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Intangible Virtue
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Efficient Construction
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Weapons Manufacturing
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Saheeli Rai
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Saheeli, the Gifted
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
38%inclusion24 decks64 decks
25%synergy
Great Furnace
33%inclusion21 decks64 decks
21%synergy
Academy Ruins
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Den
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
19%synergy
Buried Ruin
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
-6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
19%synergy
Archway of Innovation
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
20%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
19%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Treasure Vault
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Karn's Bastion
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Fomori Vault
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Starforge
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Tower
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Mine
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion55 decks64 decks
-2%synergy
Sol Ring
86%inclusion55 decks64 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
-17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
-19%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
-19%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
-5%synergy
Basalt Monolith
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Azorius Signet
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
-18%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Signet
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
-21%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Boros Signet
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
-20%synergy
Empowered Autogenerator
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Cursed Mirror
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
3%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Replicating Ring
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Hourglass of the Lost
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Solar Array
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Island
94%inclusion60 decks64 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion60 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
92%inclusion59 decks64 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion56 decks64 decks
-5%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
55%inclusion35 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Steam Vents
53%inclusion34 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Raugrin Triome
50%inclusion32 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Monastery
48%inclusion31 decks64 decks
-10%synergy
Sacred Foundry
47%inclusion30 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion29 decks64 decks
-16%synergy
Flooded Strand
38%inclusion24 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Spire of Industry
36%inclusion23 decks64 decks
23%synergy
Glacial Fortress
36%inclusion23 decks64 decks
-18%synergy
Shivan Reef
36%inclusion23 decks64 decks
-5%synergy
Battlefield Forge
34%inclusion22 decks64 decks
-8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
34%inclusion22 decks64 decks
-2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
33%inclusion21 decks64 decks
-20%synergy
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion21 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Sea of Clouds
33%inclusion21 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion21 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Training Center
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
0%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
-20%synergy
Spectator Seating
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Razortide Bridge
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Deserted Beach
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
-4%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Prairie Stream
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
-19%synergy
Perilous Landscape
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
-9%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
-5%synergy
Rugged Prairie
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
-4%synergy
Volcanic Island
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Sundown Pass
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
-4%synergy
Tundra
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Plateau
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
-13%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
-13%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
-8%synergy
Power Depot
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Triumph
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
-12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
3%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
-2%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Seachrome Coast
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
4%synergy