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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Nobody
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Arcade Cabinet
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Quintessential Katana
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Mighty Mutanimals
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Coin of Mastery
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Automated Assembly Line
81%inclusion55 decks68 decks
75%synergy
Glimmer of Genius
79%inclusion54 decks68 decks
74%synergy
Brotherhood Scribe
79%inclusion54 decks68 decks
74%synergy
Electrosiphon
76%inclusion52 decks68 decks
69%synergy
Synth Eradicator
72%inclusion49 decks68 decks
68%synergy
Liberty Prime, Recharged
72%inclusion49 decks68 decks
68%synergy
Assaultron Dominator
72%inclusion49 decks68 decks
67%synergy
Sentry Bot
69%inclusion47 decks68 decks
65%synergy
Izzet Generatorium
71%inclusion46 decks65 decks
63%synergy
HELIOS One
69%inclusion47 decks68 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Robobrain War Mind
65%inclusion44 decks68 decks
62%synergy
Rex, Cyber-Hound
63%inclusion43 decks68 decks
60%synergy
Plasma Caster
60%inclusion41 decks68 decks
56%synergy
The Motherlode, Excavator
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
54%synergy
T-45 Power Armor
57%inclusion39 decks68 decks
54%synergy
Behemoth of Vault 0
57%inclusion39 decks68 decks
53%synergy
Bespoke Battlewagon
57%inclusion37 decks65 decks
53%synergy
Decoction Module
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
49%synergy
Whirler Virtuoso
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
50%synergy
Wake the Past
54%inclusion37 decks68 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Solemn Simulacrum
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
35%synergy
Blaster Hulk
48%inclusion31 decks65 decks
43%synergy
Roil Cartographer
46%inclusion30 decks65 decks
40%synergy
Elder Owyn Lyons
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
43%synergy
Steel Overseer
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
34%synergy
Aetherstorm Roc
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
36%synergy
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
37%synergy
Satya, Aetherflux Genius
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
36%synergy
Razorfield Ripper
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
33%synergy
Amped Raptor
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
33%synergy
Sphinx of the Revelation
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
30%synergy
Aethersquall Ancient
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Sentinel Sarah Lyons
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Runner
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Synth Infiltrator
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Salvation Colossus
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
28%synergy
Whirler Rogue
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Riddle Gate Gargoyle
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
28%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Arcade Gannon
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Aurora Shifter
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Foundry Inspector
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Nick Valentine, Private Eye
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Curie, Emergent Intelligence
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Aethertide Whale
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Aethertorch Renegade
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Shielded Aether Thief
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Guide of Souls
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Aethergeode Miner
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Electrostatic Pummeler
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Tempest Harvester
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Conduit Goblin
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Shaun, Father of Synths
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Smelted Chargebug
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Overclocked Electromancer
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Rook Turret
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Cyclops Superconductor
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Virulent Silencer
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
8%synergy
James, Wandering Dad
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Aether Swooper
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Multiform Wonder
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Inspired Inventor
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Emissary of Soulfire
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Aether Theorist
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
37%synergy
Tune the Narrative
51%inclusion33 decks65 decks
46%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
-20%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
42%synergy
Aether Spike
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
38%synergy
Galvanic Discharge
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
38%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
32%synergy
Crush Contraband
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Bottle-Cap Blast
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Harnessed Lightning
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Path to Exile
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-39%synergy
Chaos Warp
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-13%synergy
Generous Gift
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-14%synergy
Disenchant
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Cerebral Download
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Negate
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-10%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
41%synergy
Jolted Awake
48%inclusion31 decks65 decks
42%synergy
One with the Machine
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
42%synergy
Localized Destruction
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
33%synergy
Open the Vaults
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
36%synergy
Confiscation Coup
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Wheel of Potential
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Suppression Ray
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Wrath of the Skies
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Voyage Home
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Reiterating Bolt
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Organic Extinction
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Thoughtcast
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aether Refinery
49%inclusion32 decks65 decks
43%synergy
Mystic Forge
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
39%synergy
Aetherworks Marvel
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
37%synergy
Stone Idol Generator
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
36%synergy
Fabrication Module
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
34%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
23%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Gonti's Aether Heart
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Panharmonicon
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Unstable Amulet
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
28%synergy
Aetherflux Conduit
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Ironworks
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
28%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Consulate Turret
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Glassblower's Puzzleknot
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Aethersphere Harvester
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Filigree Racer
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Inventor's Axe
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
12%synergy
C.A.M.P.
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Expert-Level Safe
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Turtle Van
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Deadlock Trap
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Dynavolt Tower
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Melded Moxite
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Moxite Refinery
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Cryogen Relic
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Parhelion II
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Animation Module
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Broadcast Rambler
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Burner Rocket
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Repurposing Bay
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Salvation Engine
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Valor's Flagship
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Mangler
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Cloudspire Skycycle
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Warrior's Sword
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Instant Ramen
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Phoenix Down
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Vault 112: Sadistic Simulation
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
50%synergy
Era of Innovation
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
41%synergy
Mechanized Production
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
35%synergy
Aether Revolt
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
30%synergy
Scurry of Gremlins
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Static Prison
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Overencumbered
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Consulate Surveillance
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Efficient Construction
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Nerd Rage
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Vault 13: Dweller's Journey
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
34%synergy
Treasure Vault
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Castle Vantress
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Seat of the Synod
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion51 decks68 decks
-13%synergy
Sol Ring
71%inclusion48 decks68 decks
-19%synergy
Solar Transformer
57%inclusion37 decks65 decks
50%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Conversion Apparatus
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
36%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Thought Vessel
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Signet
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
-16%synergy
Izzet Signet
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-17%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Boros Signet
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-22%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy
White Auracite
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion68 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion67 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion67 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Monastery
90%inclusion61 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Command Tower
82%inclusion56 decks68 decks
-10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion43 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Prairie Stream
63%inclusion43 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Glacial Fortress
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Spire of Industry
60%inclusion41 decks68 decks
47%synergy
Aether Hub
60%inclusion41 decks68 decks
53%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
36%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
46%synergy
Sulfur Falls
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
57%inclusion39 decks68 decks
45%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
57%inclusion39 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Razortide Bridge
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
43%synergy
Ferrous Lake
54%inclusion37 decks68 decks
42%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
54%inclusion37 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Evolving Wilds
54%inclusion37 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Myriad Landscape
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
37%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Path of Ancestry
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Ash Barrens
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
35%inclusion23 decks65 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
Perilous Landscape
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Shivan Reef
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
-21%synergy
Temple of Triumph
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Battlefield Forge
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
-22%synergy
Azorius Chancery
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Suppression Ray
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Tranquil Cove
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
-20%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Boros Garrison
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Gate
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Guildgate
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Rugged Prairie
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-15%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Molten Tributary
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy