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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Nobody
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
Quintessential Katana
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Mighty Mutanimals
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Turtle Van
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Moonlit Lamenter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Automated Assembly Line
84%inclusion57 decks68 decks
78%synergy
Glimmer of Genius
82%inclusion56 decks68 decks
77%synergy
Brotherhood Scribe
82%inclusion56 decks68 decks
77%synergy
Synth Eradicator
76%inclusion52 decks68 decks
72%synergy
Electrosiphon
78%inclusion53 decks68 decks
71%synergy
Liberty Prime, Recharged
74%inclusion50 decks68 decks
69%synergy
Sentry Bot
72%inclusion49 decks68 decks
68%synergy
Assaultron Dominator
74%inclusion50 decks68 decks
68%synergy
Robobrain War Mind
68%inclusion46 decks68 decks
65%synergy
Rex, Cyber-Hound
68%inclusion46 decks68 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Izzet Generatorium
67%inclusion44 decks66 decks
59%synergy
Plasma Caster
63%inclusion43 decks68 decks
59%synergy
The Motherlode, Excavator
60%inclusion41 decks68 decks
56%synergy
Behemoth of Vault 0
60%inclusion41 decks68 decks
56%synergy
T-45 Power Armor
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
55%synergy
Wake the Past
57%inclusion39 decks68 decks
47%synergy
Bespoke Battlewagon
56%inclusion37 decks66 decks
52%synergy
Austere Command
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
44%synergy
Whirler Virtuoso
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
50%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
54%inclusion37 decks68 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Elder Owyn Lyons
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
48%synergy
Steel Overseer
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
36%synergy
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
41%synergy
Roil Cartographer
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
38%synergy
Blaster Hulk
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
39%synergy
Satya, Aetherflux Genius
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Aetherstorm Roc
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Synth Infiltrator
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
35%synergy
Razorfield Ripper
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Sentinel Sarah Lyons
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Amped Raptor
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Whirler Rogue
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Arcade Gannon
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Sphinx of the Revelation
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
28%synergy
Riddle Gate Gargoyle
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Salvation Colossus
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Runner
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Aethersquall Ancient
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Nick Valentine, Private Eye
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Aurora Shifter
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Curie, Emergent Intelligence
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Guide of Souls
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Aethertorch Renegade
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Foundry Inspector
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Aethertide Whale
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Shielded Aether Thief
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Shaun, Father of Synths
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Tempest Harvester
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Aethergeode Miner
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Conduit Goblin
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Electrostatic Pummeler
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Smelted Chargebug
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
15%synergy
James, Wandering Dad
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Overclocked Electromancer
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Virulent Silencer
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Inspired Inventor
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Cyclops Superconductor
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Rook Turret
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Voltstorm Angel
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Thriving Skyclaw
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Emissary of Soulfire
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Aether Theorist
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Aether Swooper
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
54%inclusion37 decks68 decks
40%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
46%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
-17%synergy
Tune the Narrative
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
45%synergy
Galvanic Discharge
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
42%synergy
Aether Spike
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
40%synergy
Crush Contraband
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
36%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
32%synergy
Bottle-Cap Blast
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Harnessed Lightning
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
13%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
Cerebral Download
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Reroute Systems
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Disenchant
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Negate
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-10%synergy
Sorceries
One with the Machine
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
45%synergy
Jolted Awake
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
43%synergy
Open the Vaults
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
38%synergy
Localized Destruction
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Confiscation Coup
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Wheel of Potential
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Suppression Ray
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Voyage Home
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Wrath of the Skies
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Reiterating Bolt
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Organic Extinction
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Thoughtcast
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Decoction Module
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
45%synergy
Aether Refinery
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
41%synergy
Mystic Forge
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
37%synergy
Aetherworks Marvel
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
34%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Fabrication Module
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
34%synergy
Stone Idol Generator
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
32%synergy
Panharmonicon
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
26%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Aetherflux Conduit
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Ironworks
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Unstable Amulet
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Gonti's Aether Heart
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Consulate Turret
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Glassblower's Puzzleknot
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
16%synergy
C.A.M.P.
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Expert-Level Safe
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Aethersphere Harvester
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Inventor's Axe
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Filigree Racer
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Dynavolt Tower
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Deadlock Trap
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Melded Moxite
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Cryogen Relic
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Animation Module
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Mangler
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Burner Rocket
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Repurposing Bay
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Cloudspire Skycycle
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Broadcast Rambler
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Valor's Flagship
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Phoenix Down
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Warrior's Sword
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Instant Ramen
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Bagel and Schmear
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Vault 112: Sadistic Simulation
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
50%synergy
Era of Innovation
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
37%synergy
Mechanized Production
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
37%synergy
Aether Revolt
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Scurry of Gremlins
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Static Prison
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Overencumbered
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Nerd Rage
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Vault 13: Dweller's Journey
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Consulate Surveillance
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Efficient Construction
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
HELIOS One
71%inclusion48 decks68 decks
64%synergy
Buried Ruin
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Treasure Vault
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
26%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
76%inclusion52 decks68 decks
-12%synergy
Sol Ring
71%inclusion48 decks68 decks
-19%synergy
Solar Transformer
56%inclusion37 decks66 decks
49%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
54%inclusion37 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Progress
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Conversion Apparatus
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Thought Vessel
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Azorius Signet
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-17%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Signet
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Boros Signet
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-23%synergy
White Auracite
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 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
68%inclusion46 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Prairie Stream
66%inclusion45 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
63%inclusion43 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Glacial Fortress
63%inclusion43 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Sulfur Falls
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
39%synergy
Spire of Industry
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
48%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
60%inclusion41 decks68 decks
48%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
60%inclusion41 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
60%inclusion41 decks68 decks
48%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Ferrous Lake
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
47%synergy
Razortide Bridge
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
46%synergy
Aether Hub
57%inclusion39 decks68 decks
50%synergy
Evolving Wilds
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Path of Ancestry
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
34%synergy
Myriad Landscape
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
35%synergy
Ash Barrens
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
32%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Perilous Landscape
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Battlefield Forge
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
-20%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Port Town
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Shivan Reef
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
-21%synergy
Temple of Triumph
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Suppression Ray
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Azorius Chancery
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
-20%synergy
Tranquil Cove
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Boros Garrison
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Boros Guildgate
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Rugged Prairie
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-15%synergy
Mystic Gate
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Sacred Peaks
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Molten Tributary
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy