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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Automated Assembly Line
84%inclusion54 decks64 decks
79%synergy
Glimmer of Genius
84%inclusion54 decks64 decks
79%synergy
Brotherhood Scribe
83%inclusion53 decks64 decks
77%synergy
Synth Eradicator
80%inclusion51 decks64 decks
75%synergy
Electrosiphon
81%inclusion52 decks64 decks
74%synergy
Assaultron Dominator
78%inclusion50 decks64 decks
72%synergy
Liberty Prime, Recharged
75%inclusion48 decks64 decks
71%synergy
Robobrain War Mind
73%inclusion47 decks64 decks
70%synergy
HELIOS One
75%inclusion48 decks64 decks
68%synergy
Sentry Bot
72%inclusion46 decks64 decks
68%synergy
Top Cards
Rex, Cyber-Hound
70%inclusion45 decks64 decks
67%synergy
The Motherlode, Excavator
69%inclusion44 decks64 decks
64%synergy
Izzet Generatorium
68%inclusion41 decks60 decks
61%synergy
Plasma Caster
66%inclusion42 decks64 decks
61%synergy
Behemoth of Vault 0
66%inclusion42 decks64 decks
61%synergy
Vault 112: Sadistic Simulation
63%inclusion40 decks64 decks
59%synergy
T-45 Power Armor
63%inclusion40 decks64 decks
59%synergy
Wake the Past
61%inclusion39 decks64 decks
51%synergy
Dispatch
59%inclusion38 decks64 decks
46%synergy
Bespoke Battlewagon
58%inclusion35 decks60 decks
54%synergy
Creatures
Solemn Simulacrum
58%inclusion37 decks64 decks
41%synergy
Elder Owyn Lyons
52%inclusion33 decks64 decks
49%synergy
Steel Overseer
50%inclusion32 decks64 decks
41%synergy
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
50%inclusion32 decks64 decks
47%synergy
Roil Cartographer
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
44%synergy
Whirler Virtuoso
50%inclusion32 decks64 decks
44%synergy
Blaster Hulk
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
43%synergy
Synth Infiltrator
45%inclusion29 decks64 decks
43%synergy
Satya, Aetherflux Genius
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
39%synergy
Sentinel Sarah Lyons
41%inclusion26 decks64 decks
38%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
39%inclusion25 decks64 decks
34%synergy
Arcade Gannon
38%inclusion24 decks64 decks
36%synergy
Amped Raptor
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
32%synergy
Whirler Rogue
36%inclusion23 decks64 decks
33%synergy
Aethersquall Ancient
36%inclusion23 decks64 decks
32%synergy
Aetherstorm Roc
34%inclusion22 decks64 decks
29%synergy
Razorfield Ripper
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
27%synergy
Riddle Gate Gargoyle
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
30%synergy
Sphinx of the Revelation
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Runner
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
25%synergy
Nick Valentine, Private Eye
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
30%synergy
Curie, Emergent Intelligence
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
28%synergy
Salvation Colossus
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Aurora Shifter
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Foundry Inspector
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
16%synergy
Shaun, Father of Synths
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
19%synergy
Aethertorch Renegade
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
21%synergy
Tempest Harvester
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Aethertide Whale
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
17%synergy
Guide of Souls
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Electrostatic Pummeler
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
17%synergy
Shielded Aether Thief
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
18%synergy
James, Wandering Dad
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
17%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Smelted Chargebug
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Virulent Silencer
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Conduit Goblin
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Aethergeode Miner
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
0%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Overclocked Electromancer
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Thriving Skyclaw
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Aether Inspector
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Aether Swooper
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Inspired Inventor
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Thirst for Knowledge
58%inclusion37 decks64 decks
53%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
56%inclusion36 decks64 decks
-12%synergy
Tune the Narrative
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
47%synergy
Galvanic Discharge
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
45%synergy
Aether Spike
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
45%synergy
Crush Contraband
36%inclusion23 decks64 decks
33%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
32%synergy
Bottle-Cap Blast
34%inclusion22 decks64 decks
33%synergy
Harnessed Lightning
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
18%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
-40%synergy
Chaos Warp
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
-14%synergy
Generous Gift
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
-14%synergy
Reality Heist
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Disenchant
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
56%inclusion36 decks64 decks
45%synergy
One with the Machine
48%inclusion31 decks64 decks
45%synergy
Jolted Awake
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
41%synergy
Open the Vaults
39%inclusion25 decks64 decks
37%synergy
Localized Destruction
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Confiscation Coup
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
24%synergy
Wheel of Potential
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Suppression Ray
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Wrath of the Skies
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Reiterating Bolt
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Voyage Home
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Organic Extinction
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mystic Forge
53%inclusion34 decks64 decks
48%synergy
Decoction Module
53%inclusion34 decks64 decks
46%synergy
Aether Refinery
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
39%synergy
Stone Idol Generator
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
37%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
39%inclusion25 decks64 decks
28%synergy
Aetherworks Marvel
39%inclusion25 decks64 decks
31%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
39%inclusion25 decks64 decks
37%synergy
Panharmonicon
38%inclusion24 decks64 decks
28%synergy
Fabrication Module
36%inclusion23 decks64 decks
33%synergy
Unstable Amulet
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Ironworks
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
32%synergy
Gonti's Aether Heart
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
24%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Conduit
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Consulate Turret
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
20%synergy
C.A.M.P.
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
17%synergy
Expert-Level Safe
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
17%synergy
Glassblower's Puzzleknot
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Aethersphere Harvester
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Deadlock Trap
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Inventor's Axe
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Filigree Racer
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Dynavolt Tower
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Repurposing Bay
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Cryogen Relic
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Melded Moxite
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Animation Module
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
48%inclusion31 decks64 decks
44%synergy
Era of Innovation
41%inclusion26 decks64 decks
36%synergy
Aether Revolt
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Scurry of Gremlins
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
27%synergy
Overencumbered
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
21%synergy
Nerd Rage
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
19%synergy
Static Prison
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Vault 13: Dweller's Journey
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Efficient Construction
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Consulate Surveillance
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Aether Meltdown
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
50%inclusion32 decks64 decks
39%synergy
Treasure Vault
33%inclusion21 decks64 decks
29%synergy
Castle Vantress
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion51 decks64 decks
-9%synergy
Sol Ring
73%inclusion47 decks64 decks
-16%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
58%inclusion37 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Solar Transformer
55%inclusion33 decks60 decks
48%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
53%inclusion34 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Progress
52%inclusion33 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
52%inclusion33 decks64 decks
39%synergy
Conversion Apparatus
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
34%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
39%inclusion25 decks64 decks
30%synergy
Thought Vessel
36%inclusion23 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Azorius Signet
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
-16%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Signet
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
-17%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
-2%synergy
Boros Signet
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
-20%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion64 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion63 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion63 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion56 decks64 decks
-5%synergy
Mystic Monastery
88%inclusion56 decks64 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
72%inclusion46 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Prairie Stream
72%inclusion46 decks64 decks
32%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
66%inclusion42 decks64 decks
53%synergy
Sulfur Falls
66%inclusion42 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
66%inclusion42 decks64 decks
54%synergy
Spire of Industry
64%inclusion41 decks64 decks
51%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
64%inclusion41 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Razortide Bridge
64%inclusion41 decks64 decks
52%synergy
Glacial Fortress
63%inclusion40 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
61%inclusion39 decks64 decks
39%synergy
Ferrous Lake
61%inclusion39 decks64 decks
49%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
61%inclusion39 decks64 decks
34%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
59%inclusion38 decks64 decks
33%synergy
Evolving Wilds
56%inclusion36 decks64 decks
29%synergy
Aether Hub
56%inclusion36 decks64 decks
49%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
52%inclusion33 decks64 decks
34%synergy
Path of Ancestry
52%inclusion33 decks64 decks
24%synergy
Myriad Landscape
50%inclusion32 decks64 decks
39%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
47%inclusion30 decks64 decks
34%synergy
Ash Barrens
42%inclusion27 decks64 decks
35%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
32%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Port Town
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Shivan Reef
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
-20%synergy
Battlefield Forge
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
-21%synergy
Suppression Ray
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Perilous Landscape
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Triumph
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
-7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
-20%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Boros Garrison
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Tranquil Cove
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Rugged Prairie
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
-14%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
University Campus
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-17%synergy
Boros Guildgate
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Gate
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-6%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-2%synergy