Gavi, Nest Warden (Commander) - Midrange

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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
Nimble Obstructionist
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
85%synergy
Forgotten Cave
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
84%synergy
Secluded Steppe
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
83%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
83%synergy
Akroma's Vengeance
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
81%synergy
Smoldering Crater
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
81%synergy
Drifting Meadow
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
81%synergy
Remote Isle
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
81%synergy
Valiant Rescuer
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
77%synergy
Astral Drift
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
77%synergy
Top Cards
Dismantling Wave
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
74%synergy
Tectonic Reformation
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
72%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
72%synergy
Neutralize
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
72%synergy
Cast Out
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
72%synergy
Complicate
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
69%synergy
Curator of Mysteries
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
62%synergy
Fluctuator
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
63%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Rhystic Study
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Smothering Tithe
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
The One Ring
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Force of Will
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Field of the Dead
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
The Locust God
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Drannith Stinger
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Brallin, Skyshark Rider
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Herald of the Forgotten
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
40%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Homunculus Horde
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
27%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Flourishing Fox
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Yidaro, Wandering Monster
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Rhet-Tomb Mystic
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
23%synergy
Drannith Healer
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Rooting Moloch
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Chasm Skulker
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Spellpyre Phoenix
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Sun Titan
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Scrounging Skyray
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Basri, Tomorrow's Champion
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Marauding Mako
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Detective of the Month
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Mulldrifter
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Warden of the Eye
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Cloudblazer
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Vedalken Aethermage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Akim, the Soaring Wind
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Containment Construct
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Aven Wind Guide
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Esper Sentinel
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Mad Ratter
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
The Watcher in the Water
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Splendor Mare
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Waxen Shapethief
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Pinnacle Emissary
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Mechan Assembler
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Drownyard Lurker
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Cid, Timeless Artificer
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Countervailing Winds
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Forsake the Worldly
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Miscalculation
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Hieroglyphic Illumination
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Zenith Flare
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Starstorm
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Shredded Sails
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Angelsong
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Censor
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Radiant's Judgment
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Akroma's Blessing
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Mage's Guile
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Gallant Strike
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
23%synergy
Choking Tethers
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-47%synergy
Deem Worthy
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Path to Exile
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-32%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Clear
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Wipe Clean
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Skycrash
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Restoration Magic
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Rescind
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Rebuild
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Coordinated Charge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Swat
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Counterspell
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-27%synergy
Mystic Confluence
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Boon of the Wish-Giver
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Decree of Justice
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Slice and Dice
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Lórien Revealed
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Windfall
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
29%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Go for Blood
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Decree of Annihilation
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Step Through
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Violent Impact
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Sweltering Suns
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Descend upon the Sinful
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Jolted Awake
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Mythos of Vadrok
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Migratory Route
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Abandoned Sarcophagus
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Monument to Endurance
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
39%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
23%synergy
Currency Converter
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Bag of Holding
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Enchantments
Teferi's Ageless Insight
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Decree of Silence
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Ominous Seas
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Astral Slide
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
56%synergy
New Perspectives
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Shark Typhoon
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Crystalline Resonance
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Rift
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Drake Haven
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Impact Tremors
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Escape Protocol
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Improbable Alliance
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Unpredictable Cyclone
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Curiosity
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Anointed Procession
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Hoofprints of the Stag
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Reptilian Reflection
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Poetic Ingenuity
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Shared Animosity
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Spirit Cairn
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Lay Claim
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Footfall Crater
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Intangible Virtue
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Master of Time
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Chandra, Flamecaller
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Desert of the True
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
72%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
72%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
72%synergy
Reliquary Tower
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Blasted Landscape
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Hostile Desert
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Raugrin Crystal
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
97%synergy
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Sol Ring
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Signet
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Izzet Signet
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Boros Signet
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Irrigated Farmland
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
83%synergy
Island
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Ash Barrens
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
62%synergy
Raugrin Triome
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Perilous Landscape
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Shivan Reef
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Monastery
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Steam Vents
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Chancery
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Prairie Stream
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Boros Garrison
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Glittering Massif
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
33%synergy
Sacred Foundry
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Spectator Seating
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Training Center
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sea of Clouds
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Arid Mesa
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Battlefield Forge
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Deserted Beach
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Night Market
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
23%synergy
Glacial Fortress
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-32%synergy
Sulfur Falls
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-30%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-29%synergy
Capital City
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Mystic Gate
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Sundown Pass
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Tundra
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Port Town
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Triumph
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Rugged Prairie
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-19%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy