Dr. Madison Li (Commander) - Budget Core

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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Pursue the Past
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Borrowed Knowledge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Emeritus of Truce
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Spirit Mascot
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Automated Assembly Line
83%inclusion58 decks70 decks
78%synergy
Glimmer of Genius
80%inclusion56 decks70 decks
75%synergy
Brotherhood Scribe
80%inclusion56 decks70 decks
75%synergy
Synth Eradicator
77%inclusion54 decks70 decks
73%synergy
Liberty Prime, Recharged
76%inclusion53 decks70 decks
72%synergy
Izzet Generatorium
79%inclusion55 decks70 decks
71%synergy
Electrosiphon
77%inclusion54 decks70 decks
71%synergy
Sentry Bot
71%inclusion50 decks70 decks
68%synergy
Assaultron Dominator
73%inclusion51 decks70 decks
68%synergy
Robobrain War Mind
69%inclusion48 decks70 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Rex, Cyber-Hound
67%inclusion47 decks70 decks
64%synergy
Bespoke Battlewagon
64%inclusion45 decks70 decks
60%synergy
The Motherlode, Excavator
63%inclusion44 decks70 decks
59%synergy
Whirler Virtuoso
61%inclusion43 decks70 decks
56%synergy
Plasma Caster
60%inclusion42 decks70 decks
56%synergy
Aether Refinery
60%inclusion42 decks70 decks
54%synergy
Behemoth of Vault 0
60%inclusion42 decks70 decks
56%synergy
Jolted Awake
59%inclusion41 decks70 decks
53%synergy
Decoction Module
57%inclusion40 decks70 decks
51%synergy
T-45 Power Armor
57%inclusion40 decks70 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Blaster Hulk
54%inclusion38 decks70 decks
50%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
50%inclusion35 decks70 decks
34%synergy
Roil Cartographer
50%inclusion35 decks70 decks
44%synergy
Satya, Aetherflux Genius
50%inclusion35 decks70 decks
48%synergy
Razorfield Ripper
47%inclusion33 decks70 decks
42%synergy
Aetherstorm Roc
44%inclusion31 decks70 decks
40%synergy
Sphinx of the Revelation
44%inclusion31 decks70 decks
39%synergy
Salvation Colossus
39%inclusion27 decks70 decks
34%synergy
Steel Overseer
39%inclusion27 decks70 decks
28%synergy
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
39%inclusion27 decks70 decks
36%synergy
Elder Owyn Lyons
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
35%synergy
Amped Raptor
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Runner
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
30%synergy
Aethersquall Ancient
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
32%synergy
Aurora Shifter
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
30%synergy
Riddle Gate Gargoyle
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
30%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Sentinel Sarah Lyons
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
27%synergy
Foundry Inspector
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Synth Infiltrator
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
24%synergy
Guide of Souls
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Arcade Gannon
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
23%synergy
Aethergeode Miner
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Aethertide Whale
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Whirler Rogue
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Aethertorch Renegade
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Shielded Aether Thief
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Electrostatic Pummeler
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Overclocked Electromancer
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Nick Valentine, Private Eye
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Smelted Chargebug
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Conduit Goblin
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Tempest Harvester
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Curie, Emergent Intelligence
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Cyclops Superconductor
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Emissary of Soulfire
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Inspired Inventor
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Multiform Wonder
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Skyclaw
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Aether Theorist
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Aether Swooper
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Tune the Narrative
56%inclusion39 decks70 decks
51%synergy
Dispatch
49%inclusion34 decks70 decks
34%synergy
Aether Spike
49%inclusion34 decks70 decks
45%synergy
Galvanic Discharge
47%inclusion33 decks70 decks
44%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
-26%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
39%inclusion27 decks70 decks
33%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
31%synergy
Crush Contraband
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
23%synergy
Harnessed Lightning
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
22%synergy
Bottle-Cap Blast
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Path to Exile
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
-39%synergy
Negate
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-7%synergy
Disenchant
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Cerebral Download
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-15%synergy
Generous Gift
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-15%synergy
Sorceries
Wake the Past
51%inclusion36 decks70 decks
41%synergy
Localized Destruction
47%inclusion33 decks70 decks
42%synergy
Austere Command
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
35%synergy
Confiscation Coup
40%inclusion28 decks70 decks
36%synergy
One with the Machine
40%inclusion28 decks70 decks
37%synergy
Open the Vaults
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
28%synergy
Wheel of Potential
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
22%synergy
Suppression Ray
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Wrath of the Skies
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Reiterating Bolt
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Voyage Home
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Organic Extinction
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Thoughtcast
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherworks Marvel
50%inclusion35 decks70 decks
43%synergy
Stone Idol Generator
49%inclusion34 decks70 decks
44%synergy
Fabrication Module
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
39%synergy
Gonti's Aether Heart
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
30%synergy
Mystic Forge
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Ironworks
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
33%synergy
Unstable Amulet
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
29%synergy
Aetherflux Conduit
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
20%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
24%synergy
Panharmonicon
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Consulate Turret
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Aethersphere Harvester
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
-7%synergy
Glassblower's Puzzleknot
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Filigree Racer
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Dynavolt Tower
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Inventor's Axe
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
11%synergy
C.A.M.P.
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Deadlock Trap
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Expert-Level Safe
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Parhelion II
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Animation Module
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Burner Rocket
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Valor's Flagship
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Salvation Engine
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Era of Innovation
54%inclusion38 decks70 decks
51%synergy
Vault 112: Sadistic Simulation
50%inclusion35 decks70 decks
47%synergy
Aether Revolt
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
38%synergy
Scurry of Gremlins
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
28%synergy
Mechanized Production
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Static Prison
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Consulate Surveillance
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Efficient Construction
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Overencumbered
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Nerd Rage
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Vault 13: Dweller's Journey
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Aether Meltdown
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
HELIOS One
66%inclusion46 decks70 decks
60%synergy
Buried Ruin
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
30%synergy
Treasure Vault
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Seat of the Synod
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Castle Vantress
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Den
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-4%synergy
Great Furnace
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion49 decks70 decks
-18%synergy
Sol Ring
70%inclusion49 decks70 decks
-19%synergy
Solar Transformer
64%inclusion45 decks70 decks
58%synergy
Conversion Apparatus
50%inclusion35 decks70 decks
45%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
43%inclusion30 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Progress
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Thought Vessel
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Signet
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
-17%synergy
Azorius Signet
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
-17%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Boros Signet
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-22%synergy
Hourglass of the Lost
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion70 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion69 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion69 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Monastery
86%inclusion60 decks70 decks
27%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion58 decks70 decks
-10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion43 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Sulfur Falls
61%inclusion43 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Aether Hub
60%inclusion42 decks70 decks
53%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
60%inclusion42 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
59%inclusion41 decks70 decks
46%synergy
Razortide Bridge
59%inclusion41 decks70 decks
46%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
59%inclusion41 decks70 decks
46%synergy
Glacial Fortress
57%inclusion40 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Spire of Industry
56%inclusion39 decks70 decks
42%synergy
Prairie Stream
56%inclusion39 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
56%inclusion39 decks70 decks
29%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
53%inclusion37 decks70 decks
30%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
51%inclusion36 decks70 decks
25%synergy
Ferrous Lake
49%inclusion34 decks70 decks
36%synergy
Evolving Wilds
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Path of Ancestry
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
25%synergy
Myriad Landscape
39%inclusion27 decks70 decks
29%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
24%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
31%synergy
Ash Barrens
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
26%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Triumph
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Shivan Reef
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
-18%synergy
Battlefield Forge
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
-19%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Port Town
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Perilous Landscape
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Suppression Ray
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Azorius Chancery
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Tranquil Cove
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
-19%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Boros Garrison
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Rugged Prairie
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
-14%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Gate
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-16%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Boros Guildgate
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy