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
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
81%synergy
Secluded Steppe
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
80%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
79%synergy
Valiant Rescuer
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
74%synergy
Astral Drift
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
69%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Neutralize
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Decree of Justice
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Drannith Stinger
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Remote Isle
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Rielle, the Everwise
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Tectonic Reformation
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Lórien Revealed
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Forsake the Worldly
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Dismantling Wave
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Ominous Seas
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Astral Slide
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Drake Haven
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Abandoned Sarcophagus
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Smothering Tithe
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Mystical Tutor
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Teferi's Protection
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Underworld Breach
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Gamble
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Curator of Mysteries
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Containment Construct
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Timeless Dragon
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Marauding Mako
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Brallin, Skyshark Rider
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
37%synergy
The Locust God
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Homunculus Horde
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Agate Instigator
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Scrounging Skyray
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Flourishing Fox
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Waxen Shapethief
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
30%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Eternal Dragon
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Rooting Moloch
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Esper Sentinel
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Rhet-Tomb Mystic
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Eagles of the North
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Drannith Healer
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Oliphaunt
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Herald of the Forgotten
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Yidaro, Wandering Monster
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Spellpyre Phoenix
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Captain Howler, Sea Scourge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Bedhead Beastie
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Daggermaw Megalodon
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Detective of the Month
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Landscaper Colos
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Vedalken Aethermage
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Akim, the Soaring Wind
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Complicate
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Miscalculation
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-27%synergy
Gallant Strike
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Skycrash
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Starstorm
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Hieroglyphic Illumination
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Deflecting Swat
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Angelsong
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Zenith Flare
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Mage's Guile
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Countervailing Winds
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Censor
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Mental Journey
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Akroma's Blessing
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Path to Exile
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-29%synergy
Deem Worthy
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Ephemerate
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Frantic Search
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Radiant's Judgment
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Counterspell
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-18%synergy
Shredded Sails
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Solar Blast
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Wipe Clean
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Djeru's Renunciation
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Force of Will
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Traumatic Visions
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Choking Tethers
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Chaos Mutation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Brain Freeze
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Faithful Mending
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Clear
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Divergent Transformations
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Gilded Light
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Pursue Glory
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-3%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Spectacular Pileup
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Windfall
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Akroma's Vengeance
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Slice and Dice
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Decree of Annihilation
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Treasure Cruise
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Faithless Looting
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Sweltering Suns
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Step Through
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Go for Blood
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Sacred Excavation
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Preordain
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Ponder
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Polymorph
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Ondu Inversion
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Forth Eorlingas!
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Commit // Memory
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Of One Mind
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Grab the Prize
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Burning Inquiry
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Expressive Iteration
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Migratory Route
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Sunfall
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Jolted Awake
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Monument to Endurance
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
73%synergy
Fluctuator
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Currency Converter
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Bag of Holding
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Coat of Arms
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Library of Leng
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Frostcliff Siege
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Mystic Remora
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Shark Typhoon
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
33%synergy
New Perspectives
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Cast Out
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Decree of Silence
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Anointed Procession
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Crystalline Resonance
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Improbable Alliance
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Escape Protocol
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Unpredictable Cyclone
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Impact Tremors
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Rift
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Divine Visitation
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Poetic Ingenuity
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Inspiring Leader
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Wizard Class
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Flame Blitz
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Warleader's Call
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Lay Claim
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Felidar Retreat
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Rule of Law
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Archmage Ascension
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Thought Reflection
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Footfall Crater
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Land Tax
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Wild Research
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 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
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Dack Fayden
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Jace Beleren
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Comet, Stellar Pup
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Drifting Meadow
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Smoldering Crater
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Blasted Landscape
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Desert of the True
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Field of the Dead
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Fountainport
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Sol Ring
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Raugrin Crystal
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Talisman of Progress
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Signet
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Izzet Signet
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-17%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Mox Diamond
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Boros Signet
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-18%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Raugrin Triome
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Plains
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Steam Vents
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Mountain
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Arid Mesa
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Flooded Strand
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
62%synergy
Island
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
-21%synergy
Scalding Tarn
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Plateau
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
60%synergy
Tundra
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
55%synergy
Volcanic Island
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Ash Barrens
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Sea of Clouds
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Shivan Reef
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-24%synergy
Training Center
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Meticulous Archive
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Elegant Parlor
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Thundering Falls
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Fiery Islet
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Spectator Seating
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Perilous Landscape
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Windswept Heath
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Prairie Stream
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Wooded Foothills
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Battlefield Forge
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Polluted Delta
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Night Market
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Chancery
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Glacial Fortress
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-45%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Ondu Inversion
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy