Cayth, Famed Mechanist (Commander) - +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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Ravenous Robots
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Technodrome
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Donatello, Way with Machines
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Big Mother Mouser
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Coin of Mastery
4.4%inclusion2 decks45 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Steel Overseer
52%inclusion99 decks192 decks
41%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
40%inclusion77 decks192 decks
37%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
38%inclusion73 decks192 decks
35%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
42%inclusion81 decks192 decks
35%synergy
Filigree Vector
35%inclusion67 decks192 decks
32%synergy
Dispatch
46%inclusion88 decks192 decks
32%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
33%inclusion63 decks192 decks
31%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
35%inclusion68 decks192 decks
31%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
38%inclusion72 decks192 decks
31%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
31%inclusion45 decks144 decks
30%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
48%inclusion93 decks192 decks
-19%synergy
Surge Conductor
35%inclusion35 decks100 decks
22%synergy
Organic Extinction
34%inclusion66 decks192 decks
26%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
34%inclusion65 decks192 decks
21%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
34%inclusion65 decks192 decks
21%synergy
Skullclamp
33%inclusion64 decks192 decks
22%synergy
Panharmonicon
33%inclusion64 decks192 decks
24%synergy
Thought Monitor
33%inclusion64 decks192 decks
26%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
33%inclusion63 decks192 decks
17%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
33%inclusion63 decks192 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
8.3%inclusion16 decks192 decks
-6%synergy
Rhystic Study
7.8%inclusion15 decks192 decks
-11%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
7.3%inclusion14 decks192 decks
-9%synergy
Smothering Tithe
6.8%inclusion13 decks192 decks
-11%synergy
Teferi's Protection
5.7%inclusion11 decks192 decks
-8%synergy
Jeska's Will
5.7%inclusion11 decks192 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
33%inclusion63 decks192 decks
28%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
32%inclusion62 decks192 decks
29%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
30%inclusion30 decks100 decks
14%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
28%inclusion54 decks192 decks
15%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
28%inclusion54 decks192 decks
22%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
28%inclusion53 decks192 decks
23%synergy
Foundry Inspector
27%inclusion51 decks192 decks
19%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
25%inclusion27 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
25%inclusion48 decks192 decks
22%synergy
Hangarback Walker
24%inclusion47 decks192 decks
20%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
24%inclusion46 decks192 decks
15%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
24%inclusion45 decks191 decks
17%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
23%inclusion44 decks192 decks
21%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
23%inclusion44 decks192 decks
22%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
23%inclusion43 decks190 decks
19%synergy
Pinnacle Emissary
22%inclusion22 decks100 decks
19%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
21%inclusion41 decks192 decks
20%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
21%inclusion40 decks192 decks
16%synergy
Arcbound Crusher
20%inclusion39 decks192 decks
20%synergy
Gold Myr
20%inclusion38 decks192 decks
18%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
19%inclusion37 decks192 decks
19%synergy
Thrummingbird
19%inclusion37 decks192 decks
10%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
19%inclusion37 decks192 decks
19%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
19%inclusion36 decks192 decks
18%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
18%inclusion35 decks192 decks
15%synergy
Arcbound Reclaimer
18%inclusion35 decks192 decks
18%synergy
Silver Myr
18%inclusion35 decks192 decks
16%synergy
Crystalline Crawler
18%inclusion34 decks192 decks
12%synergy
Master of Etherium
17%inclusion33 decks192 decks
16%synergy
Esper Sentinel
17%inclusion32 decks192 decks
-3%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
17%inclusion32 decks192 decks
16%synergy
Abzan Falconer
16%inclusion31 decks192 decks
14%synergy
Iron Myr
16%inclusion30 decks192 decks
14%synergy
Scrapyard Recombiner
16%inclusion30 decks192 decks
15%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
15%inclusion29 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Arcbound Slith
15%inclusion28 decks192 decks
14%synergy
Saheeli, the Sun's Brilliance
15%inclusion28 decks192 decks
13%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
15%inclusion28 decks192 decks
14%synergy
Arcbound Stinger
14%inclusion27 decks192 decks
14%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
14%inclusion27 decks192 decks
8%synergy
Mm'menon, Uthros Exile
14%inclusion14 decks100 decks
12%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
14%inclusion14 decks100 decks
12%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
14%inclusion20 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Arcbound Worker
14%inclusion26 decks192 decks
13%synergy
Sentinel Sarah Lyons
14%inclusion26 decks192 decks
11%synergy
Thopter Engineer
13%inclusion25 decks192 decks
11%synergy
Securitron Squadron
13%inclusion25 decks192 decks
13%synergy
Arcbound Prototype
13%inclusion25 decks192 decks
13%synergy
Grateful Apparition
13%inclusion25 decks192 decks
9%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
13%inclusion24 decks192 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
33%inclusion63 decks192 decks
-16%synergy
Counterspell
26%inclusion49 decks192 decks
-10%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion46 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Experimental Augury
22%inclusion43 decks192 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion40 decks192 decks
0%synergy
Dovin's Veto
17%inclusion33 decks192 decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion32 decks192 decks
8%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion31 decks192 decks
0%synergy
Boros Charm
15%inclusion29 decks192 decks
-6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion27 decks192 decks
-6%synergy
Ripples of Potential
14%inclusion27 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion26 decks192 decks
-3%synergy
Scour for Scrap
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
11%inclusion22 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion20 decks192 decks
-2%synergy
Reject Imperfection
7.8%inclusion15 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
7.8%inclusion15 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Semester's End
7.3%inclusion14 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
7.3%inclusion14 decks192 decks
-11%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.4%inclusion11 decks171 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.3%inclusion12 decks192 decks
-3%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.3%inclusion12 decks192 decks
1%synergy
Demand Answers
6.3%inclusion12 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Eerie Interlude
5.7%inclusion11 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
5.7%inclusion11 decks192 decks
-1%synergy
Ephemerate
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
0%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Tezzeret's Gambit
23%inclusion45 decks192 decks
12%synergy
Requisition Raid
22%inclusion42 decks192 decks
19%synergy
Wake the Past
21%inclusion40 decks192 decks
11%synergy
Voyage Home
20%inclusion29 decks144 decks
18%synergy
Thoughtcast
16%inclusion31 decks192 decks
12%synergy
Damning Verdict
13%inclusion25 decks192 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
13%inclusion24 decks192 decks
-10%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion20 decks192 decks
-1%synergy
Fabricate
10%inclusion20 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Wave Goodbye
10%inclusion19 decks192 decks
9%synergy
Contentious Plan
8.9%inclusion17 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
6.3%inclusion12 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.3%inclusion12 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Universal Surveillance
5.7%inclusion11 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Jolted Awake
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Idol of Oblivion
29%inclusion56 decks192 decks
24%synergy
Throne of Geth
29%inclusion55 decks192 decks
28%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
27%inclusion52 decks192 decks
24%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
27%inclusion27 decks101 decks
18%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
26%inclusion26 decks100 decks
13%synergy
Insight Engine
24%inclusion24 decks100 decks
11%synergy
Lux Artillery
18%inclusion35 decks192 decks
12%synergy
Animation Module
18%inclusion34 decks192 decks
17%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
16%inclusion16 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
15%inclusion29 decks192 decks
14%synergy
Thopter Shop
15%inclusion28 decks192 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion26 decks192 decks
-10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion26 decks192 decks
-11%synergy
Unwinding Clock
13%inclusion24 decks192 decks
7%synergy
The Ozolith
12%inclusion23 decks192 decks
9%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
11%inclusion22 decks192 decks
11%synergy
Bident of Thassa
11%inclusion22 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Forge
11%inclusion21 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Moxite Refinery
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
2%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
10%inclusion19 decks192 decks
9%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
9.4%inclusion18 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Lux Cannon
9.4%inclusion18 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Cloud Key
8.9%inclusion17 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Reactor
8.3%inclusion16 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Contagion Clasp
7.8%inclusion15 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
7.8%inclusion15 decks192 decks
8%synergy
The Seriema
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Decoction Module
7.3%inclusion14 decks192 decks
1%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
6.9%inclusion7 decks101 decks
2%synergy
Stone Idol Generator
6.8%inclusion13 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.8%inclusion13 decks192 decks
-4%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
6.8%inclusion13 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Aetherworks Marvel
6.8%inclusion13 decks192 decks
0%synergy
Gonti's Aether Heart
6.8%inclusion13 decks192 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Generatorium
6.8%inclusion13 decks192 decks
-1%synergy
Contagion Engine
6.8%inclusion13 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
6.8%inclusion13 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
6.3%inclusion12 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Aether Refinery
6.3%inclusion12 decks192 decks
0%synergy
Sculpting Steel
5.7%inclusion11 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Forge
5.7%inclusion11 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Golem Foundry
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Impact Tremors
24%inclusion47 decks192 decks
13%synergy
Mechanized Production
20%inclusion39 decks192 decks
16%synergy
Inexorable Tide
19%inclusion36 decks192 decks
13%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
18%inclusion34 decks192 decks
15%synergy
Resourceful Defense
16%inclusion31 decks192 decks
9%synergy
Warleader's Call
13%inclusion25 decks192 decks
6%synergy
All Will Be One
12%inclusion23 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Together Forever
11%inclusion21 decks192 decks
10%synergy
Tempered Steel
8.9%inclusion17 decks192 decks
8%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
8.5%inclusion15 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Intruder Alarm
7.3%inclusion14 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Storm the Vault
7.3%inclusion14 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Intangible Virtue
7.3%inclusion14 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Efficient Construction
6.8%inclusion13 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Felidar Retreat
6.3%inclusion12 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Anointed Procession
6.3%inclusion12 decks192 decks
1%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
6.3%inclusion12 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
5.9%inclusion10 decks170 decks
3%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
5.7%inclusion11 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
13%inclusion24 decks192 decks
11%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
10%inclusion19 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
10%inclusion19 decks192 decks
8%synergy
Saheeli, the Gifted
9.4%inclusion18 decks192 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
6.8%inclusion13 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
41%inclusion79 decks192 decks
28%synergy
Seat of the Synod
40%inclusion77 decks192 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Den
39%inclusion74 decks192 decks
26%synergy
Great Furnace
35%inclusion68 decks192 decks
23%synergy
Buried Ruin
34%inclusion66 decks192 decks
23%synergy
Archway of Innovation
32%inclusion60 decks190 decks
27%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
28%inclusion28 decks101 decks
19%synergy
Academy Ruins
23%inclusion44 decks192 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion42 decks192 decks
-12%synergy
Inventors' Fair
21%inclusion41 decks192 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
20%inclusion38 decks192 decks
16%synergy
Nesting Grounds
15%inclusion28 decks192 decks
12%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
13%inclusion13 decks101 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion20 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
9.4%inclusion18 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Vault
8.3%inclusion16 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Sandstone Needle
7.3%inclusion14 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Secluded Starforge
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Remote Farm
6.8%inclusion13 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
6.8%inclusion13 decks192 decks
-6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.8%inclusion13 decks192 decks
-13%synergy
Fomori Vault
6.3%inclusion12 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
6.3%inclusion12 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Calciform Pools
5.7%inclusion11 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Mage-Ring Network
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion154 decks192 decks
-8%synergy
Sol Ring
79%inclusion152 decks192 decks
-10%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
38%inclusion72 decks192 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Progress
27%inclusion52 decks192 decks
-18%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
23%inclusion44 decks192 decks
-20%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
22%inclusion43 decks192 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
22%inclusion42 decks192 decks
-20%synergy
Solar Array
20%inclusion20 decks100 decks
10%synergy
Azorius Signet
16%inclusion30 decks192 decks
-16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion27 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Signet
13%inclusion25 decks192 decks
-19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion25 decks192 decks
-19%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion23 decks192 decks
-11%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
11%inclusion16 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Boros Signet
10%inclusion20 decks192 decks
-18%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion20 decks192 decks
1%synergy
Empowered Autogenerator
10%inclusion19 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Cursed Mirror
7.8%inclusion15 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Pentad Prism
7.3%inclusion14 decks192 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
7.3%inclusion14 decks192 decks
-5%synergy
Replicating Ring
6.8%inclusion13 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Staff of Compleation
6.8%inclusion13 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.8%inclusion13 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Conversion Apparatus
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
0%synergy
Solar Transformer
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
-1%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion187 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Island
97%inclusion187 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion186 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion173 decks192 decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Monastery
60%inclusion115 decks192 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion104 decks192 decks
-7%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
45%inclusion87 decks192 decks
-6%synergy
Shivan Reef
44%inclusion85 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
44%inclusion85 decks192 decks
-9%synergy
Spire of Industry
42%inclusion80 decks192 decks
28%synergy
Glacial Fortress
41%inclusion79 decks192 decks
-14%synergy
Battlefield Forge
40%inclusion76 decks192 decks
-3%synergy
Razortide Bridge
38%inclusion72 decks192 decks
25%synergy
Perilous Landscape
37%inclusion70 decks190 decks
18%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
36%inclusion70 decks192 decks
-1%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
35%inclusion68 decks192 decks
23%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
35%inclusion67 decks192 decks
23%synergy
Sacred Foundry
33%inclusion64 decks192 decks
-7%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
32%inclusion61 decks192 decks
-10%synergy
Steam Vents
30%inclusion58 decks192 decks
-11%synergy
Raugrin Triome
30%inclusion58 decks192 decks
-6%synergy
Prairie Stream
30%inclusion57 decks192 decks
-9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion50 decks192 decks
-1%synergy
Training Center
24%inclusion47 decks192 decks
-6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
24%inclusion46 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Sea of Clouds
23%inclusion45 decks192 decks
-7%synergy
Spectator Seating
23%inclusion44 decks192 decks
-6%synergy
Port Town
20%inclusion39 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
20%inclusion38 decks192 decks
-7%synergy
Flooded Strand
20%inclusion38 decks192 decks
-10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion38 decks192 decks
-8%synergy
Deserted Beach
20%inclusion38 decks192 decks
-2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
19%inclusion37 decks192 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
19%inclusion37 decks192 decks
-8%synergy
Power Depot
18%inclusion35 decks192 decks
16%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
18%inclusion35 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
18%inclusion35 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Sundown Pass
18%inclusion35 decks192 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Triumph
18%inclusion35 decks192 decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion34 decks192 decks
1%synergy
Rugged Prairie
17%inclusion32 decks192 decks
-7%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion30 decks192 decks
-12%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
15%inclusion29 decks192 decks
-8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
15%inclusion28 decks192 decks
-13%synergy
Mystic Gate
13%inclusion25 decks192 decks
1%synergy
Radiant Summit
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
12%inclusion23 decks192 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Chancery
11%inclusion22 decks192 decks
0%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
11%inclusion21 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Ferrous Lake
11%inclusion21 decks192 decks
-1%synergy