Gavi, Nest Warden (Commander) - Expensive Discard

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Forgotten Cave
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
81%synergy
Secluded Steppe
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
80%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
80%synergy
Valiant Rescuer
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
74%synergy
Astral Drift
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
70%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
66%synergy
Neutralize
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
62%synergy
Drannith Stinger
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
58%synergy
Remote Isle
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
58%synergy
Decree of Justice
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Tectonic Reformation
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
54%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
54%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Ominous Seas
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Lórien Revealed
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
49%synergy
Drake Haven
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
51%synergy
Abandoned Sarcophagus
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
51%synergy
Forsake the Worldly
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
51%synergy
Curator of Mysteries
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Dismantling Wave
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Smothering Tithe
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Mystical Tutor
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Protection
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Underworld Breach
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Gamble
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Surly Badgersaur
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Timeless Dragon
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Containment Construct
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Marauding Mako
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Homunculus Horde
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Flourishing Fox
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Brallin, Skyshark Rider
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
34%synergy
The Locust God
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Agate Instigator
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Scrounging Skyray
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Waxen Shapethief
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
30%synergy
Eternal Dragon
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Rooting Moloch
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Eagles of the North
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Rhet-Tomb Mystic
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Drannith Healer
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Esper Sentinel
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Herald of the Forgotten
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Yidaro, Wandering Monster
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Spellpyre Phoenix
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Oliphaunt
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Captain Howler, Sea Scourge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Bedhead Beastie
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Daggermaw Megalodon
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Landscaper Colos
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Savai Thundermane
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Marauding Brinefang
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Detective of the Month
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Vedalken Aethermage
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Complicate
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Miscalculation
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
-28%synergy
Hieroglyphic Illumination
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Gallant Strike
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Skycrash
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Starstorm
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Zenith Flare
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Deflecting Swat
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Angelsong
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Mage's Guile
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Countervailing Winds
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Censor
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Mental Journey
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Akroma's Blessing
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Path to Exile
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-29%synergy
Deem Worthy
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Ephemerate
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Frantic Search
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Brainstorm
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Radiant's Judgment
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-19%synergy
Shredded Sails
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Solar Blast
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Wipe Clean
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Valakut Awakening
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Djeru's Renunciation
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Force of Will
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Traumatic Visions
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Choking Tethers
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Force of Negation
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Chaos Warp
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-14%synergy
Chaos Mutation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Brain Freeze
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Faithful Mending
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Clear
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Divergent Transformations
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Light
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Pursue Glory
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-4%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Spectacular Pileup
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Akroma's Vengeance
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Windfall
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Slice and Dice
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Decree of Annihilation
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Treasure Cruise
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Faithless Looting
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Sweltering Suns
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Step Through
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Go for Blood
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Sacred Excavation
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Preordain
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Grab the Prize
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Ponder
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Polymorph
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Ondu Inversion
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Forth Eorlingas!
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Commit // Memory
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Of One Mind
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Burning Inquiry
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Expressive Iteration
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Migratory Route
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Sunfall
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Jolted Awake
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Monument to Endurance
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
73%synergy
Fluctuator
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Currency Converter
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Bag of Holding
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Coat of Arms
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Library of Leng
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-17%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Frostcliff Siege
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Astral Slide
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
47%synergy
New Perspectives
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Cast Out
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Mystic Remora
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Shark Typhoon
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Decree of Silence
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Crystalline Resonance
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Improbable Alliance
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Unpredictable Cyclone
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Anointed Procession
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Rift
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Escape Protocol
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Impact Tremors
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Poetic Ingenuity
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Divine Visitation
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Flame Blitz
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Lay Claim
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Inspiring Leader
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Propaganda
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Warleader's Call
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Wizard Class
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-13%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Felidar Retreat
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Rule of Law
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Archmage Ascension
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Thought Reflection
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Footfall Crater
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Land Tax
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Wild Research
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Charitable Levy
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
High Noon
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Master of Time
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Dack Fayden
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Jace Beleren
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Comet, Stellar Pup
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Drifting Meadow
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
54%synergy
Smoldering Crater
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Blasted Landscape
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Reliquary Tower
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Desert of the True
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Urza's Saga
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Field of the Dead
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Fountainport
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Sol Ring
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Raugrin Crystal
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
49%synergy
Talisman of Progress
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Signet
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Izzet Signet
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-14%synergy
Boros Signet
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-14%synergy
Chrome Mox
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Mox Diamond
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Raugrin Triome
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
55%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
48%synergy
Plains
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Steam Vents
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Mountain
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
-14%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
63%synergy
Island
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
-20%synergy
Arid Mesa
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
48%synergy
Flooded Strand
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Plateau
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
61%synergy
Scalding Tarn
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Tundra
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
57%synergy
Volcanic Island
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
53%synergy
Ash Barrens
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
49%synergy
Sea of Clouds
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Training Center
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Reef
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-25%synergy
Meticulous Archive
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Spectator Seating
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Elegant Parlor
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Thundering Falls
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Fiery Islet
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Perilous Landscape
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Windswept Heath
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Prairie Stream
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-16%synergy
Wooded Foothills
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Battlefield Forge
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-17%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Night Market
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-14%synergy
Marsh Flats
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Polluted Delta
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Valakut Awakening
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Glacial Fortress
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-41%synergy
Azorius Chancery
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-39%synergy
Mystic Monastery
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-47%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy