Cayth, Famed Mechanist (Commander) - Upgraded +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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Emeritus of Ideation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Pensive Professor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Inspired Skypainter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
52%synergy
Steel Overseer
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
50%synergy
Organic Extinction
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
48%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
44%synergy
Seat of the Synod
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
44%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
43%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
43%synergy
Academy Ruins
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Dispatch
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
40%synergy
Skullclamp
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Thought Monitor
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
40%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
40%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
41%synergy
Panharmonicon
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Rhystic Study
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Urza, Prince of Kroog
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Foundry Inspector
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Esper Sentinel
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Master of Etherium
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Surge Conductor
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Pinnacle Emissary
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Filigree Vector
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Hangarback Walker
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Gold Myr
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Digsite Engineer
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Crystalline Crawler
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Silver Myr
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Iron Myr
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
The Jolly Balloon Man
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Engineer
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Chief Engineer
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Angel of Invention
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Saheeli, the Sun's Brilliance
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Nick Valentine, Private Eye
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Whirler Rogue
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
The Reality Chip
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Arabella, Abandoned Doll
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Norin the Wary
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Thrummingbird
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Dovin's Veto
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Path to Exile
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-29%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Ephemerate
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Experimental Augury
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Boros Charm
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Ripples of Potential
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Scour for Scrap
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Eerie Interlude
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Semester's End
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
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8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mirrorweave
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Access Denied
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-13%synergy
Negate
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Essence Flux
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Mana Drain
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Perplexing Test
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Disallow
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Momentary Blink
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Wake the Past
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Voyage Home
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Thoughtcast
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Requisition Raid
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Supreme Verdict
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Damning Verdict
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Fabricate
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Delete
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Vandalblast
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Jolted Awake
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Act
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-16%synergy
Fumigate
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Reverse Engineer
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Sunfall
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
United Front
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thousand Moons Smithy
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Insight Engine
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Forge
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Unwinding Clock
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
6%synergy
The Ozolith
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Cloud Key
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Throne of Geth
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Thopter Shop
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Bident of Thassa
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Lux Cannon
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Moxite Refinery
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
The Seriema
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Sculpting Steel
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Forge
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
The Ooze
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Nettlecyst
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Repurposing Bay
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Argent Dais
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Contagion Engine
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Automated Assembly Line
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Lux Artillery
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Possession Engine
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Unstable Amulet
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Impact Tremors
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Mechanized Production
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Warleader's Call
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Resourceful Defense
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Nahiri's Resolve
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Intruder Alarm
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Inexorable Tide
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
All Will Be One
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Kindred Discovery
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Felidar Retreat
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Together Forever
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Divine Visitation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Coastal Piracy
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Intangible Virtue
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Tempered Steel
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Saheeli, Filigree Master
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Den
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
41%synergy
Great Furnace
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
41%synergy
Buried Ruin
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Archway of Innovation
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Inventors' Fair
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Karn's Bastion
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Treasure Vault
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Remote Farm
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Sandstone Needle
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Secluded Starforge
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Castle Vantress
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Progress
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-15%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-13%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Solar Array
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-18%synergy
Azorius Signet
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-18%synergy
Empowered Autogenerator
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Boros Signet
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-22%synergy
Izzet Signet
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-25%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Pentad Prism
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Island
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Monastery
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Sulfur Falls
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Sacred Foundry
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Spire of Industry
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Glacial Fortress
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Steam Vents
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Razortide Bridge
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Shivan Reef
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Battlefield Forge
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Perilous Landscape
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Sea of Clouds
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Raugrin Triome
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Prairie Stream
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Spectator Seating
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Training Center
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Arid Mesa
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Port Town
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Power Depot
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Rugged Prairie
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Mystic Gate
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Ferrous Lake
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-13%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Plateau
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Deserted Beach
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Volcanic Island
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Command Bridge
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Tundra
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-2%synergy