Dr. Madison Li (Commander) - Budget Core

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Automated Assembly Line
82%inclusion56 decks68 decks
77%synergy
Glimmer of Genius
82%inclusion56 decks68 decks
77%synergy
Brotherhood Scribe
79%inclusion54 decks68 decks
73%synergy
Synth Eradicator
75%inclusion51 decks68 decks
71%synergy
Electrosiphon
76%inclusion52 decks68 decks
69%synergy
Assaultron Dominator
74%inclusion50 decks68 decks
68%synergy
Liberty Prime, Recharged
72%inclusion49 decks68 decks
68%synergy
Sentry Bot
71%inclusion48 decks68 decks
67%synergy
HELIOS One
71%inclusion48 decks68 decks
64%synergy
Robobrain War Mind
66%inclusion45 decks68 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Izzet Generatorium
68%inclusion43 decks63 decks
61%synergy
The Motherlode, Excavator
63%inclusion43 decks68 decks
59%synergy
Rex, Cyber-Hound
63%inclusion43 decks68 decks
60%synergy
Plasma Caster
60%inclusion41 decks68 decks
56%synergy
T-45 Power Armor
60%inclusion41 decks68 decks
57%synergy
Behemoth of Vault 0
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
54%synergy
Wake the Past
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
49%synergy
Bespoke Battlewagon
57%inclusion36 decks63 decks
53%synergy
Austere Command
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
44%synergy
Dispatch
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Solemn Simulacrum
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
39%synergy
Whirler Virtuoso
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
46%synergy
Elder Owyn Lyons
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
48%synergy
Steel Overseer
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
39%synergy
Blaster Hulk
48%inclusion30 decks63 decks
43%synergy
Roil Cartographer
46%inclusion29 decks63 decks
40%synergy
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
43%synergy
Synth Infiltrator
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
39%synergy
Sentinel Sarah Lyons
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
36%synergy
Satya, Aetherflux Genius
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
36%synergy
Amped Raptor
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
34%synergy
Aetherstorm Roc
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Razorfield Ripper
37%inclusion23 decks63 decks
31%synergy
Whirler Rogue
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Aethersquall Ancient
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Sphinx of the Revelation
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
28%synergy
Riddle Gate Gargoyle
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
31%synergy
Arcade Gannon
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Runner
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Salvation Colossus
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
25%synergy
Nick Valentine, Private Eye
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Curie, Emergent Intelligence
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Aurora Shifter
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Foundry Inspector
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Aethertide Whale
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Aethertorch Renegade
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Shaun, Father of Synths
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Tempest Harvester
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Guide of Souls
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Shielded Aether Thief
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Aethergeode Miner
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Conduit Goblin
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Electrostatic Pummeler
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
14%synergy
James, Wandering Dad
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Smelted Chargebug
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Overclocked Electromancer
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Virulent Silencer
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Inspired Inventor
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Voltstorm Angel
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Emissary of Soulfire
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Cyclops Superconductor
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Thriving Skyclaw
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
54%inclusion37 decks68 decks
-14%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
48%synergy
Tune the Narrative
52%inclusion33 decks63 decks
48%synergy
Galvanic Discharge
44%inclusion28 decks63 decks
41%synergy
Aether Spike
43%inclusion27 decks63 decks
39%synergy
Crush Contraband
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
34%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
32%synergy
Bottle-Cap Blast
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Harnessed Lightning
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-12%synergy
Path to Exile
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-39%synergy
Generous Gift
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-12%synergy
Disenchant
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Jolted Awake
51%inclusion32 decks63 decks
45%synergy
One with the Machine
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
45%synergy
Open the Vaults
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
36%synergy
Localized Destruction
37%inclusion23 decks63 decks
31%synergy
Confiscation Coup
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Wheel of Potential
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Suppression Ray
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Wrath of the Skies
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Reiterating Bolt
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Voyage Home
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Organic Extinction
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Megaton's Fate
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Decoction Module
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
44%synergy
Mystic Forge
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
45%synergy
Aether Refinery
46%inclusion29 decks63 decks
40%synergy
Aetherworks Marvel
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Stone Idol Generator
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
35%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
35%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Panharmonicon
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Fabrication Module
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Unstable Amulet
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Ironworks
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
30%synergy
Aetherflux Conduit
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
29%synergy
Gonti's Aether Heart
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Expert-Level Safe
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Consulate Turret
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Glassblower's Puzzleknot
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Aethersphere Harvester
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
C.A.M.P.
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Filigree Racer
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Inventor's Axe
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Dynavolt Tower
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Deadlock Trap
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Melded Moxite
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Cryogen Relic
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Repurposing Bay
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Parhelion II
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Animation Module
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Salvation Engine
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Rocket-Powered Goblin Glider
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Vault 112: Sadistic Simulation
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
53%synergy
Mechanized Production
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
42%synergy
Era of Innovation
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
38%synergy
Aether Revolt
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
31%synergy
Scurry of Gremlins
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Overencumbered
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Nerd Rage
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Static Prison
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Efficient Construction
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Vault 13: Dweller's Journey
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Consulate Surveillance
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
36%synergy
Treasure Vault
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Castle Vantress
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion52 decks68 decks
-12%synergy
Sol Ring
72%inclusion49 decks68 decks
-17%synergy
Solar Transformer
57%inclusion36 decks63 decks
50%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Progress
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
34%synergy
Conversion Apparatus
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
34%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Thought Vessel
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Azorius Signet
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
-16%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Signet
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-18%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Boros Signet
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-20%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Star
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion68 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion67 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion67 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Monastery
91%inclusion62 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion58 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
68%inclusion46 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Prairie Stream
66%inclusion45 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Spire of Industry
63%inclusion43 decks68 decks
50%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
63%inclusion43 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Glacial Fortress
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
49%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
39%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
49%synergy
Sulfur Falls
60%inclusion41 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Razortide Bridge
60%inclusion41 decks68 decks
47%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
60%inclusion41 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Aether Hub
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
51%synergy
Evolving Wilds
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Ferrous Lake
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
47%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
57%inclusion39 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
34%synergy
Myriad Landscape
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
39%synergy
Path of Ancestry
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
34%synergy
Ash Barrens
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
36%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
32%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Port Town
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Reef
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
-20%synergy
Battlefield Forge
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
-23%synergy
Temple of Triumph
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Suppression Ray
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Perilous Landscape
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Chancery
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
-20%synergy
Boros Garrison
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Tranquil Cove
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Gate
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Rugged Prairie
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-15%synergy
Molten Tributary
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Boros Guildgate
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-18%synergy