Dr. Madison Li (Commander) - Expensive 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
Izzet Generatorium
86%inclusion51 decks59 decks
79%synergy
Electrosiphon
80%inclusion51 decks64 decks
72%synergy
HELIOS One
78%inclusion50 decks64 decks
71%synergy
Automated Assembly Line
75%inclusion48 decks64 decks
69%synergy
Assaultron Dominator
67%inclusion43 decks64 decks
62%synergy
Aether Refinery
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
60%synergy
Liberty Prime, Recharged
64%inclusion41 decks64 decks
60%synergy
Guide of Souls
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
59%synergy
Aetherworks Marvel
66%inclusion42 decks64 decks
58%synergy
Decoction Module
64%inclusion41 decks64 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Etherium Sculptor
69%inclusion44 decks64 decks
56%synergy
Dispatch
67%inclusion43 decks64 decks
54%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion43 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Forge
61%inclusion39 decks64 decks
56%synergy
Brotherhood Scribe
61%inclusion39 decks64 decks
55%synergy
Tune the Narrative
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
55%synergy
Gonti's Aether Heart
58%inclusion37 decks64 decks
51%synergy
Roil Cartographer
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
52%synergy
Wake the Past
55%inclusion35 decks64 decks
45%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
55%inclusion35 decks64 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Behemoth of Vault 0
53%inclusion34 decks64 decks
48%synergy
Synth Eradicator
52%inclusion33 decks64 decks
47%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
50%inclusion32 decks64 decks
33%synergy
Sphinx of the Revelation
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
41%synergy
Whirler Virtuoso
45%inclusion29 decks64 decks
40%synergy
Robobrain War Mind
44%inclusion28 decks64 decks
41%synergy
Blaster Hulk
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
38%synergy
Satya, Aetherflux Genius
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
40%synergy
Rex, Cyber-Hound
42%inclusion27 decks64 decks
39%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
42%inclusion27 decks64 decks
30%synergy
The Motherlode, Excavator
41%inclusion26 decks64 decks
36%synergy
Sentry Bot
41%inclusion26 decks64 decks
37%synergy
Esper Sentinel
39%inclusion25 decks64 decks
19%synergy
Razorfield Ripper
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
32%synergy
Steel Overseer
38%inclusion24 decks64 decks
28%synergy
Foundry Inspector
33%inclusion21 decks64 decks
25%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
28%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
21%synergy
Riddle Gate Gargoyle
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Runner
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
20%synergy
Aethersquall Ancient
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
23%synergy
Thought Monitor
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
20%synergy
Salvation Colossus
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Synth Infiltrator
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
21%synergy
Goblin Engineer
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
21%synergy
Electrostatic Pummeler
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
20%synergy
Elder Owyn Lyons
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
20%synergy
Surge Conductor
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Aetherstorm Roc
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Goblin Welder
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
19%synergy
Aurora Shifter
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
13%synergy
The Reality Chip
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Sentinel Sarah Lyons
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Pinnacle Emissary
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Whirler Rogue
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Amped Raptor
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Curie, Emergent Intelligence
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Aethergeode Miner
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Arcade Gannon
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Glimmer of Genius
42%inclusion27 decks64 decks
36%synergy
Aether Spike
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
38%synergy
Galvanic Discharge
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
35%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Path to Exile
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
-18%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
21%synergy
Counterspell
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
-10%synergy
Harnessed Lightning
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Crush Contraband
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
-6%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
-4%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Whir of Invention
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Mana Drain
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
0%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
-11%synergy
Dovin's Veto
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
-8%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Desynchronization
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
0%synergy
Akroma's Will
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
-4%synergy
Legion Leadership
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Chaos Warp
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-16%synergy
Radstorm
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Bottle-Cap Blast
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Jolted Awake
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
29%synergy
Localized Destruction
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
29%synergy
One with the Machine
34%inclusion22 decks64 decks
31%synergy
Wrath of the Skies
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Austere Command
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Wheel of Potential
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Confiscation Coup
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Suppression Ray
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Fabricate
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Open the Vaults
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Organic Extinction
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Thoughtcast
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
-13%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
-6%synergy
Reiterating Bolt
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bespoke Battlewagon
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
44%synergy
Lightning Greaves
45%inclusion29 decks64 decks
21%synergy
Panharmonicon
42%inclusion27 decks64 decks
33%synergy
Fabrication Module
36%inclusion23 decks64 decks
33%synergy
Unstable Amulet
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Aetherflux Conduit
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Plasma Caster
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
25%synergy
Stone Idol Generator
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Unwinding Clock
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
22%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
22%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
17%synergy
T-45 Power Armor
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Ironworks
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
24%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
22%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
16%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Forge
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Sculpting Steel
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Consulate Turret
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Dynavolt Tower
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Throne of Geth
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
-15%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Insight Engine
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-5%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Aethersphere Harvester
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Cloud Key
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
0%synergy
Animation Module
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Cryogen Relic
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
The Regalia
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Aether Revolt
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
37%synergy
Era of Innovation
36%inclusion23 decks64 decks
32%synergy
Mechanized Production
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
23%synergy
Consulate Surveillance
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
21%synergy
Static Prison
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Vault 112: Sadistic Simulation
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Storm the Vault
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Scurry of Gremlins
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Nerd Rage
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
8%synergy
All Will Be One
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Artificer Class
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Efficient Construction
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-18%synergy
Planeswalkers
Daretti, Scrap Savant
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
53%inclusion34 decks64 decks
41%synergy
Great Furnace
53%inclusion34 decks64 decks
42%synergy
Ancient Den
48%inclusion31 decks64 decks
37%synergy
Buried Ruin
41%inclusion26 decks64 decks
30%synergy
Treasure Vault
39%inclusion25 decks64 decks
35%synergy
Inventors' Fair
33%inclusion21 decks64 decks
25%synergy
Academy Ruins
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
24%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
18%synergy
Karn's Bastion
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
-14%synergy
Urza's Saga
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Archway of Innovation
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
-4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Fomori Vault
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion57 decks64 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion55 decks64 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
72%inclusion46 decks64 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Progress
66%inclusion42 decks64 decks
20%synergy
Solar Transformer
66%inclusion38 decks58 decks
59%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
63%inclusion40 decks64 decks
18%synergy
Conversion Apparatus
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
41%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
36%inclusion23 decks64 decks
27%synergy
Thought Vessel
34%inclusion22 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
17%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Signet
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
-17%synergy
Boros Signet
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
-16%synergy
Azorius Signet
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
-19%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
-19%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
0%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Charisma Bobblehead
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Patriar's Seal
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion64 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion63 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Island
98%inclusion63 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion62 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Raugrin Triome
75%inclusion48 decks64 decks
38%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
70%inclusion45 decks64 decks
29%synergy
Aether Hub
70%inclusion45 decks64 decks
63%synergy
Steam Vents
69%inclusion44 decks64 decks
29%synergy
Flooded Strand
64%inclusion41 decks64 decks
34%synergy
Sacred Foundry
64%inclusion41 decks64 decks
24%synergy
Arid Mesa
63%inclusion40 decks64 decks
35%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion39 decks64 decks
0%synergy
Training Center
61%inclusion39 decks64 decks
29%synergy
Sea of Clouds
61%inclusion39 decks64 decks
30%synergy
Spire of Industry
59%inclusion38 decks64 decks
47%synergy
Scalding Tarn
58%inclusion37 decks64 decks
30%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
56%inclusion36 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Glacial Fortress
53%inclusion34 decks64 decks
0%synergy
Spectator Seating
53%inclusion34 decks64 decks
23%synergy
Sulfur Falls
53%inclusion34 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Monastery
52%inclusion33 decks64 decks
-7%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
45%inclusion29 decks64 decks
33%synergy
Razortide Bridge
44%inclusion28 decks64 decks
31%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
41%inclusion26 decks64 decks
29%synergy
Meticulous Archive
36%inclusion23 decks64 decks
27%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
-5%synergy
Battlefield Forge
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
-14%synergy
Thundering Falls
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
19%synergy
Shivan Reef
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
-14%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Elegant Parlor
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
17%synergy
Ferrous Lake
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
-4%synergy
Prairie Stream
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
-18%synergy
Plateau
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Deserted Beach
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
-2%synergy
Tundra
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Volcanic Island
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
-6%synergy
Suppression Ray
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Misty Rainforest
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Marsh Flats
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Sundown Pass
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
-6%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
-9%synergy