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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
MTGStocks
Abandoned Air Temple
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
65%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
58%synergy
Steel Overseer
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Organic Extinction
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
53%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
53%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Dispatch
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Panharmonicon
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Skullclamp
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Impact Tremors
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Thought Monitor
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Rhystic Study
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Alibou, Ancient Witness
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Foundry Inspector
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Pinnacle Emissary
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
35%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Master of Etherium
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Esper Sentinel
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Hangarback Walker
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
19%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Saheeli, the Sun's Brilliance
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Filigree Vector
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Chief Engineer
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Angel of Invention
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Arabella, Abandoned Doll
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
The Jolly Balloon Man
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Securitron Squadron
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Gold Myr
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Silver Myr
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Whirler Rogue
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Ingenious Artillerist
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Brago, King Eternal
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Surge Conductor
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Nick Valentine, Private Eye
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Agate Instigator
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Welder
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Thopter Engineer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Sentinel Sarah Lyons
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Ocelot Pride
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Engineer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Path to Exile
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-23%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Ephemerate
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Boros Charm
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Eerie Interlude
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Semester's End
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Kabira Takedown
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Access Denied
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Perplexing Test
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Disallow
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Momentary Blink
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Essence Flux
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Mana Drain
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Scour for Scrap
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Wake the Past
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Voyage Home
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Thoughtcast
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Supreme Verdict
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Requisition Raid
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Ponder
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Damning Verdict
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Fabricate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Fumigate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Sunfall
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Reverse Engineer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Idol of Oblivion
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Unwinding Clock
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Forge
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Insight Engine
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
The Ozolith
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Thopter Shop
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Bident of Thassa
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Cloud Key
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Repurposing Bay
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-3%synergy
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sculpting Steel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Darksteel Forge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Urabrask's Forge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Warmaker Gunship
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Pinnacle Starcage
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Warleader's Call
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
20%synergy
Mechanized Production
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Nahiri's Resolve
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Intruder Alarm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Kindred Discovery
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Felidar Retreat
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Divine Visitation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Coastal Piracy
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Resourceful Defense
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Intangible Virtue
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Tempered Steel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Weftwalking
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Hardlight Containment
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Den
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Seat of the Synod
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Great Furnace
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Academy Ruins
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Buried Ruin
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Archway of Innovation
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
24%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Inventors' Fair
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Treasure Vault
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Karn's Bastion
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Starforge
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Remote Farm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Sandstone Needle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Castle Vantress
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Sol Ring
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Progress
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-19%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Signet
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-25%synergy
Mind Stone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Solar Array
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Island
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Monastery
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Sulfur Falls
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Glacial Fortress
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Spire of Industry
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Razortide Bridge
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Shivan Reef
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sacred Foundry
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Battlefield Forge
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Steam Vents
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Prairie Stream
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Perilous Landscape
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Sea of Clouds
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Spectator Seating
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Ferrous Lake
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Raugrin Triome
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Scalding Tarn
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Training Center
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Port Town
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Mystic Gate
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Command Bridge
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Power Depot
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Rugged Prairie
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Sundown Pass
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Radiant Summit
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Kabira Takedown
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Azorius Chancery
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy