Elsha, Threefold Master (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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MTGStocks
Enter the Avatar State
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Monk Gyatso
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Overwhelming Victory
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Team Avatar
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Aligned Heart
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
59%synergy
Monastery Mentor
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
50%synergy
Opt
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
48%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
45%synergy
Enter the Enigma
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Preordain
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Rally the Monastery
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Rebellious Strike
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Consider
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
-29%synergy
Expressive Iteration
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Negate
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Faithless Looting
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Slip Through Space
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Aqueous Form
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Creatures
Cori Mountain Stalwart
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Guttersnipe
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Elsha of the Infinite
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Flamehold Grappler
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Jeskai Brushmaster
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Young Pyromancer
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Highspire Bell-Ringer
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Shiko and Narset, Unified
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Voracious Bibliophile
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Poised Practitioner
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Haughty Djinn
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Narset, Jeskai Waymaster
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Sage of the Skies
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Effortless Master
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Leonin Lightscribe
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Manaform Hellkite
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Wingblade Disciple
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Jeskai Shrinekeeper
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Firebrand Archer
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Feather, the Redeemed
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Lyse Hext
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Jeskai Devotee
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Mistfire Adept
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Seeker of the Way
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Coruscation Mage
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Monastery Messenger
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Equilibrium Adept
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Sunset Strikemaster
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Shocking Sharpshooter
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Runescale Stormbrood
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Shiko, Paragon of the Way
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Transcendent Dragon
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Dragon Bell Monk
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Jeskai Sage
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Devoted Duelist
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Expedite
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Abrade
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Think Twice
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Defiant Strike
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Brainstorm
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
7%synergy
New Way Forward
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Fists of Flame
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Narset's Rebuke
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Path to Exile
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-27%synergy
Legion Leadership
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Prismari Command
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Leap
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Psychotic Fury
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Jeskai Charm
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Shelter
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Infuriate
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Bolt
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Flying Crane Technique
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Shore Up
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Brute Force
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Narset's Reversal
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
12%synergy
You're Not Alone
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Haste Magic
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Lightfoot Technique
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Jeskai Revelation
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Electrodominance
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Unleash Fury
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Bulk Up
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Counterspell
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-19%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Shadow Rift
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Focus the Mind
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Refocus
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Twinferno
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Transforming Flourish
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Strike
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Dovin's Veto
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Siege Smash
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Frontline Rush
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Jump Scare
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Dive Down
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Gods Willing
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Emerge Unscathed
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Titan's Strength
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Crash Through
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Distortion Strike
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Ponder
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Riverwheel Sweep
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Honor
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Time Wipe
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Artful Dodge
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Distant Melody
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Unending Whisper
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Sleight of Hand
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Dismantling Wave
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Mana Geyser
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Teleportal
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Warlord's Fury
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Rite of Replication
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Curse of the Swine
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Compulsive Research
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Ancestral Vision
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Wild Ride
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Deep Analysis
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Serum Visions
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Baral's Expertise
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Overmaster
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Combat Tutorial
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Sight Beyond Sight
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Cloak of Feathers
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Meditation
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Scorching Shot
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Grapeshot
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Ghostform
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Jailbreak Scheme
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Ancestral Anger
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Haze of Rage
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Chart a Course
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Past in Flames
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Reckless Charge
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Birthday Escape
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Inspired Ultimatum
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Act
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-17%synergy
Renegade Tactics
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Stealth Mission
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Assault Strobe
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
See the Truth
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Adaptive Training Post
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Jeskai Monument
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Bident of Thassa
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-14%synergy
Scroll of the Masters
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Glider Staff
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Stormbeacon Blade
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Fireshrieker
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Frostcliff Siege
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Rediscover the Way
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Tempest Technique
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Wingspan Stride
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Myth Realized
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Shared Animosity
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Combat Research
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Curiosity
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Monk Class
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Curse of Opulence
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Feather of Flight
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Impact Tremors
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Ringing Strike Mastery
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Coastal Piracy
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Intangible Virtue
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Staggering Insight
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Dragon Mantle
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Hyena Umbra
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Singing Bell Strike
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Sticky Fingers
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Aether Tunnel
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Inscription
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Reverberating Summons
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Windcrag Siege
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Unable to Scream
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Leyline of Resonance
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Curious Obsession
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Cartouche of Knowledge
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Quiet Contemplation
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Shardmage's Rescue
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Military Intelligence
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Fresh Start
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
All That Glitters
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Nahiri's Machinations
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Awesome Presence
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Ethereal Armor
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Segovia
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset of the Ancient Way
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Jaya, Fiery Negotiator
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Forgotten Cave
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Hidden Volcano
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Steppe
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Castle Embereth
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
-30%synergy
Sol Ring
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
-42%synergy
Izzet Signet
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Azorius Signet
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
-12%synergy
Boros Signet
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-17%synergy
Jeskai Banner
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-32%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Fire Diamond
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Island
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Monastery
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Command Tower
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
-15%synergy
Glacial Fortress
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Prairie Stream
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Perilous Landscape
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Sulfur Falls
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Evolving Wilds
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Temple of Triumph
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Shivan Reef
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Battlefield Forge
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Ferrous Lake
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Tranquil Cove
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Rugged Prairie
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Legion Leadership
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Ash Barrens
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Port Town
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Azorius Chancery
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Escape Tunnel
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Boros Guildgate
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Deserted Beach
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-14%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Abandoned Campground
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Skybridge Towers
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Razortide Bridge
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy