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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Glimmer of Genius
84%inclusion56 decks67 decks
78%synergy
Automated Assembly Line
82%inclusion55 decks67 decks
76%synergy
Electrosiphon
81%inclusion54 decks67 decks
73%synergy
Synth Eradicator
78%inclusion52 decks67 decks
73%synergy
Brotherhood Scribe
79%inclusion53 decks67 decks
73%synergy
Assaultron Dominator
76%inclusion51 decks67 decks
70%synergy
Liberty Prime, Recharged
73%inclusion49 decks67 decks
69%synergy
Robobrain War Mind
70%inclusion47 decks67 decks
67%synergy
Sentry Bot
70%inclusion47 decks67 decks
66%synergy
HELIOS One
72%inclusion48 decks67 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Izzet Generatorium
69%inclusion43 decks62 decks
62%synergy
The Motherlode, Excavator
67%inclusion45 decks67 decks
63%synergy
Rex, Cyber-Hound
66%inclusion44 decks67 decks
62%synergy
T-45 Power Armor
63%inclusion42 decks67 decks
59%synergy
Behemoth of Vault 0
61%inclusion41 decks67 decks
57%synergy
Plasma Caster
61%inclusion41 decks67 decks
57%synergy
Wake the Past
60%inclusion40 decks67 decks
50%synergy
Vault 112: Sadistic Simulation
58%inclusion39 decks67 decks
55%synergy
Bespoke Battlewagon
58%inclusion36 decks62 decks
54%synergy
Austere Command
57%inclusion38 decks67 decks
45%synergy
Creatures
Solemn Simulacrum
54%inclusion36 decks67 decks
37%synergy
Whirler Virtuoso
52%inclusion35 decks67 decks
47%synergy
Blaster Hulk
52%inclusion32 decks62 decks
47%synergy
Elder Owyn Lyons
49%inclusion33 decks67 decks
47%synergy
Roil Cartographer
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
42%synergy
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
45%synergy
Steel Overseer
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
38%synergy
Synth Infiltrator
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
40%synergy
Sentinel Sarah Lyons
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
36%synergy
Amped Raptor
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
34%synergy
Aetherstorm Roc
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
32%synergy
Satya, Aetherflux Genius
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
35%synergy
Aethersquall Ancient
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
32%synergy
Whirler Rogue
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
33%synergy
Razorfield Ripper
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
30%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
29%synergy
Sphinx of the Revelation
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Runner
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
27%synergy
Arcade Gannon
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
31%synergy
Riddle Gate Gargoyle
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
28%synergy
Salvation Colossus
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Curie, Emergent Intelligence
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
27%synergy
Nick Valentine, Private Eye
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
27%synergy
Aurora Shifter
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
21%synergy
Aethertide Whale
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Aethertorch Renegade
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
23%synergy
Foundry Inspector
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Shaun, Father of Synths
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Shielded Aether Thief
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Aethergeode Miner
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Tempest Harvester
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Electrostatic Pummeler
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Guide of Souls
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
11%synergy
James, Wandering Dad
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Overclocked Electromancer
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Conduit Goblin
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Smelted Chargebug
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Virulent Silencer
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Voltstorm Angel
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Aether Swooper
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Cyclops Superconductor
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Emissary of Soulfire
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Thriving Skyclaw
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Inspired Inventor
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Aether Inspector
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
57%inclusion38 decks67 decks
-12%synergy
Tune the Narrative
55%inclusion34 decks62 decks
50%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
54%inclusion36 decks67 decks
49%synergy
Dispatch
54%inclusion36 decks67 decks
40%synergy
Galvanic Discharge
47%inclusion29 decks62 decks
43%synergy
Aether Spike
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
40%synergy
Crush Contraband
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
33%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
32%synergy
Bottle-Cap Blast
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
30%synergy
Harnessed Lightning
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-12%synergy
Path to Exile
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-40%synergy
Generous Gift
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-13%synergy
Sorceries
Jolted Awake
52%inclusion32 decks62 decks
46%synergy
One with the Machine
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
45%synergy
Open the Vaults
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
37%synergy
Localized Destruction
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
32%synergy
Confiscation Coup
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
28%synergy
Wheel of Potential
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Suppression Ray
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Wrath of the Skies
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Reiterating Bolt
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Voyage Home
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Organic Extinction
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Farewell
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Decoction Module
51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
44%synergy
Aether Refinery
50%inclusion31 decks62 decks
44%synergy
Mystic Forge
49%inclusion33 decks67 decks
44%synergy
Stone Idol Generator
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
37%synergy
Aetherworks Marvel
40%inclusion27 decks67 decks
33%synergy
Panharmonicon
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
30%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
28%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
36%synergy
Fabrication Module
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
33%synergy
Unstable Amulet
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Ironworks
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
32%synergy
Gonti's Aether Heart
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Aetherflux Conduit
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Consulate Turret
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Glassblower's Puzzleknot
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Aethersphere Harvester
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Filigree Racer
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Expert-Level Safe
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Inventor's Axe
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
14%synergy
C.A.M.P.
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Deadlock Trap
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Dynavolt Tower
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Cryogen Relic
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Melded Moxite
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Repurposing Bay
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Animation Module
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
49%inclusion33 decks67 decks
45%synergy
Era of Innovation
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
42%synergy
Aether Revolt
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
30%synergy
Scurry of Gremlins
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Overencumbered
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Nerd Rage
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Static Prison
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Vault 13: Dweller's Journey
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Efficient Construction
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Consulate Surveillance
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Aether Meltdown
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
45%inclusion30 decks67 decks
34%synergy
Treasure Vault
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
25%synergy
Castle Vantress
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion53 decks67 decks
-9%synergy
Sol Ring
73%inclusion49 decks67 decks
-16%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
57%inclusion38 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Solar Transformer
56%inclusion35 decks62 decks
50%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Progress
51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
49%inclusion33 decks67 decks
36%synergy
Conversion Apparatus
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
36%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
29%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Azorius Signet
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
-16%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Signet
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
-19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Boros Signet
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-20%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Star
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion66 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion65 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion65 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Monastery
90%inclusion60 decks67 decks
31%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion58 decks67 decks
-6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
69%inclusion46 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Prairie Stream
66%inclusion44 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
64%inclusion43 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Glacial Fortress
63%inclusion42 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Spire of Industry
63%inclusion42 decks67 decks
50%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
63%inclusion42 decks67 decks
50%synergy
Aether Hub
61%inclusion41 decks67 decks
54%synergy
Sulfur Falls
61%inclusion41 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
61%inclusion41 decks67 decks
34%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
61%inclusion41 decks67 decks
49%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
61%inclusion41 decks67 decks
39%synergy
Razortide Bridge
60%inclusion40 decks67 decks
47%synergy
Evolving Wilds
58%inclusion39 decks67 decks
31%synergy
Ferrous Lake
58%inclusion39 decks67 decks
46%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
57%inclusion38 decks67 decks
30%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
33%synergy
Myriad Landscape
49%inclusion33 decks67 decks
38%synergy
Path of Ancestry
49%inclusion33 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
33%synergy
Ash Barrens
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
35%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
32%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Port Town
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Reef
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
-21%synergy
Temple of Triumph
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Battlefield Forge
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
-24%synergy
Azorius Chancery
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Perilous Landscape
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Suppression Ray
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
-19%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Boros Garrison
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Tranquil Cove
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Gate
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Rugged Prairie
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-15%synergy
Molten Tributary
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Sacred Peaks
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Boros Guildgate
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-18%synergy