Gavi, Nest Warden (Commander) - Optimized

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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
Coastal Peak
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Cool but Rude
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Stockman, Mad Fly-entist
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Forgotten Cave
93%inclusion98 decks105 decks
91%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
92%inclusion97 decks105 decks
91%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
94%inclusion99 decks105 decks
90%synergy
Drifting Meadow
90%inclusion95 decks105 decks
89%synergy
Remote Isle
90%inclusion95 decks105 decks
89%synergy
Secluded Steppe
92%inclusion97 decks105 decks
89%synergy
Astral Drift
90%inclusion94 decks105 decks
88%synergy
Smoldering Crater
87%inclusion91 decks105 decks
85%synergy
Tectonic Reformation
79%inclusion83 decks105 decks
78%synergy
Dismantling Wave
81%inclusion85 decks105 decks
77%synergy
Top Cards
Neutralize
77%inclusion81 decks105 decks
75%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
74%inclusion78 decks105 decks
73%synergy
Decree of Silence
74%inclusion78 decks105 decks
74%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
73%inclusion77 decks105 decks
68%synergy
Fluctuator
73%inclusion77 decks105 decks
72%synergy
Akroma's Vengeance
71%inclusion75 decks105 decks
70%synergy
Valiant Rescuer
69%inclusion72 decks105 decks
67%synergy
Curator of Mysteries
67%inclusion70 decks105 decks
65%synergy
New Perspectives
67%inclusion70 decks105 decks
65%synergy
Complicate
67%inclusion70 decks105 decks
66%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
57%inclusion60 decks105 decks
42%synergy
Rhystic Study
50%inclusion52 decks105 decks
31%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
48%inclusion50 decks105 decks
31%synergy
Smothering Tithe
44%inclusion46 decks105 decks
26%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
37%inclusion39 decks105 decks
22%synergy
Teferi's Protection
36%inclusion38 decks105 decks
22%synergy
Mystical Tutor
24%inclusion25 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
22%inclusion23 decks105 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion21 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Jeska's Will
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Drannith Stinger
66%inclusion69 decks105 decks
64%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
60%inclusion63 decks105 decks
58%synergy
The Locust God
53%inclusion56 decks105 decks
47%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
50%inclusion52 decks105 decks
47%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
48%inclusion50 decks105 decks
46%synergy
Brallin, Skyshark Rider
45%inclusion47 decks105 decks
44%synergy
Yidaro, Wandering Monster
42%inclusion44 decks105 decks
41%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
41%inclusion43 decks105 decks
39%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
39%inclusion41 decks104 decks
38%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
38%inclusion40 decks105 decks
37%synergy
Herald of the Forgotten
37%inclusion39 decks105 decks
36%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
32%inclusion34 decks105 decks
31%synergy
Waxen Shapethief
31%inclusion32 decks104 decks
30%synergy
Flourishing Fox
30%inclusion32 decks105 decks
30%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
30%inclusion32 decks105 decks
27%synergy
Homunculus Horde
30%inclusion31 decks104 decks
29%synergy
Containment Construct
27%inclusion28 decks105 decks
26%synergy
Rooting Moloch
26%inclusion27 decks105 decks
25%synergy
Drannith Healer
25%inclusion26 decks105 decks
24%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
24%inclusion25 decks105 decks
19%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
23%inclusion24 decks105 decks
22%synergy
Marauding Mako
22%inclusion23 decks104 decks
21%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
20%inclusion21 decks105 decks
19%synergy
Eternal Dragon
19%inclusion20 decks105 decks
19%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
19%inclusion20 decks105 decks
17%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
18%inclusion19 decks105 decks
14%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
18%inclusion19 decks105 decks
18%synergy
Basri, Tomorrow's Champion
17%inclusion18 decks104 decks
17%synergy
Esper Sentinel
17%inclusion18 decks105 decks
-2%synergy
Sun Titan
16%inclusion17 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
16%inclusion17 decks105 decks
15%synergy
Scrounging Skyray
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
15%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
14%synergy
Jo Grant
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
14%synergy
Drownyard Lurker
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
14%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
13%synergy
Rhet-Tomb Mystic
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
13%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Spellpyre Phoenix
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Timeless Dragon
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Splendor Mare
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
11%synergy
Vedalken Aethermage
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Captain Howler, Sea Scourge
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
9%synergy
The Council of Four
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Archaeomancer
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Chasm Skulker
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Forsake the Worldly
58%inclusion61 decks105 decks
57%synergy
Countervailing Winds
57%inclusion60 decks105 decks
56%synergy
Hieroglyphic Illumination
50%inclusion52 decks105 decks
48%synergy
Miscalculation
48%inclusion50 decks105 decks
47%synergy
Angelsong
48%inclusion50 decks105 decks
47%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
44%inclusion46 decks105 decks
-24%synergy
Starstorm
43%inclusion45 decks105 decks
42%synergy
Zenith Flare
42%inclusion44 decks105 decks
41%synergy
Rebuild
31%inclusion33 decks105 decks
31%synergy
Radiant's Judgment
30%inclusion32 decks105 decks
30%synergy
Akroma's Blessing
27%inclusion28 decks105 decks
26%synergy
Shredded Sails
24%inclusion25 decks105 decks
23%synergy
Mage's Guile
23%inclusion24 decks105 decks
22%synergy
Path to Exile
23%inclusion24 decks105 decks
-26%synergy
Deem Worthy
17%inclusion18 decks105 decks
17%synergy
Deflecting Swat
16%inclusion17 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Gallant Strike
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
15%synergy
Rescind
15%inclusion16 decks105 decks
15%synergy
Valakut Awakening
15%inclusion16 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
-7%synergy
Counterspell
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
-22%synergy
Choking Tethers
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
-4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
-7%synergy
Censor
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
11%synergy
Clear
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
11%synergy
Force of Will
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Fuel the Flames
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
0%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
-11%synergy
Wipe Clean
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
-12%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
-4%synergy
Frantic Search
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
-9%synergy
Swan Song
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
-11%synergy
Force of Negation
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Gilded Light
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Chaos Warp
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
-16%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Boros Charm
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
-15%synergy
Don't Blink
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
-4%synergy
Long-Term Plans
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Decree of Justice
65%inclusion68 decks105 decks
64%synergy
Decree of Annihilation
60%inclusion63 decks105 decks
60%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
44%inclusion46 decks105 decks
43%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
43%inclusion45 decks104 decks
42%synergy
Slice and Dice
42%inclusion44 decks105 decks
41%synergy
Windfall
34%inclusion36 decks105 decks
25%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
34%inclusion36 decks105 decks
30%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
30%inclusion31 decks105 decks
26%synergy
Lórien Revealed
29%inclusion30 decks105 decks
26%synergy
Sweltering Suns
26%inclusion27 decks105 decks
25%synergy
Step Through
25%inclusion26 decks105 decks
24%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
-4%synergy
Trade the Helm
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Sacred Excavation
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
-13%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Migratory Route
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
-2%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
-6%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Go for Blood
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Fractured Sanity
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Descend upon the Sinful
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Monument to Endurance
60%inclusion62 decks104 decks
58%synergy
Abandoned Sarcophagus
53%inclusion56 decks105 decks
52%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
40%inclusion42 decks105 decks
38%synergy
Bag of Holding
18%inclusion19 decks105 decks
17%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Currency Converter
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
-13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
-16%synergy
The One Ring
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Cast Out
63%inclusion66 decks105 decks
61%synergy
Ominous Seas
60%inclusion63 decks105 decks
58%synergy
Astral Slide
57%inclusion60 decks105 decks
56%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
46%inclusion48 decks105 decks
42%synergy
Shark Typhoon
37%inclusion39 decks105 decks
33%synergy
Crystalline Resonance
33%inclusion35 decks105 decks
32%synergy
Drake Haven
31%inclusion33 decks105 decks
30%synergy
Unpredictable Cyclone
25%inclusion26 decks105 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Remora
23%inclusion24 decks105 decks
11%synergy
Escape Protocol
20%inclusion21 decks105 decks
20%synergy
Impact Tremors
18%inclusion19 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Curiosity
17%inclusion18 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Anointed Procession
17%inclusion18 decks105 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Rift
16%inclusion17 decks105 decks
16%synergy
Improbable Alliance
15%inclusion16 decks105 decks
14%synergy
Divine Visitation
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Solemnity
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
11%synergy
Flame Blitz
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Lay Claim
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Warleader's Call
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
0%synergy
Ophidian Eye
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Breach
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
1%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Master of Time
26%inclusion27 decks105 decks
23%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Desert of the Mindful
76%inclusion80 decks105 decks
75%synergy
Desert of the True
74%inclusion78 decks105 decks
73%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
74%inclusion78 decks105 decks
73%synergy
Reliquary Tower
58%inclusion61 decks105 decks
24%synergy
Blasted Landscape
43%inclusion45 decks105 decks
42%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
20%inclusion21 decks105 decks
17%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
-1%synergy
Field of the Dead
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion100 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion93 decks105 decks
0%synergy
Raugrin Crystal
73%inclusion77 decks105 decks
70%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
51%inclusion54 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Signet
48%inclusion50 decks105 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
48%inclusion50 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Signet
48%inclusion50 decks105 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Progress
40%inclusion42 decks105 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Signet
37%inclusion39 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
30%inclusion32 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion27 decks105 decks
-6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion16 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
-1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
0%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
-6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94%inclusion99 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
92%inclusion97 decks105 decks
79%synergy
Island
92%inclusion97 decks105 decks
-3%synergy
Plains
91%inclusion96 decks105 decks
-3%synergy
Mountain
89%inclusion93 decks105 decks
-6%synergy
Raugrin Triome
87%inclusion91 decks105 decks
50%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
65%inclusion68 decks105 decks
23%synergy
Steam Vents
63%inclusion66 decks105 decks
22%synergy
Sacred Foundry
60%inclusion63 decks105 decks
19%synergy
Ash Barrens
52%inclusion55 decks105 decks
45%synergy
Perilous Landscape
50%inclusion53 decks105 decks
32%synergy
Glittering Massif
48%inclusion31 decks64 decks
41%synergy
Training Center
47%inclusion49 decks105 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion48 decks105 decks
-16%synergy
Flooded Strand
46%inclusion48 decks105 decks
16%synergy
Sea of Clouds
41%inclusion43 decks105 decks
11%synergy
Spectator Seating
41%inclusion43 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Arid Mesa
40%inclusion42 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Scalding Tarn
38%inclusion40 decks105 decks
11%synergy
Prairie Stream
35%inclusion37 decks105 decks
-4%synergy
Mystic Monastery
35%inclusion37 decks105 decks
-24%synergy
Shivan Reef
34%inclusion36 decks105 decks
-7%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
32%inclusion34 decks105 decks
20%synergy
Night Market
30%inclusion31 decks104 decks
29%synergy
Azorius Chancery
30%inclusion31 decks105 decks
17%synergy
Sulfur Falls
27%inclusion28 decks105 decks
-26%synergy
Boros Garrison
26%inclusion27 decks105 decks
16%synergy
Glacial Fortress
23%inclusion24 decks105 decks
-32%synergy
Capital City
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
22%synergy
Tundra
20%inclusion21 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
20%inclusion21 decks105 decks
14%synergy
Plateau
20%inclusion21 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
20%inclusion21 decks105 decks
-32%synergy
Volcanic Island
19%inclusion20 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Battlefield Forge
18%inclusion19 decks105 decks
-25%synergy
Deserted Beach
18%inclusion19 decks105 decks
-4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
15%inclusion16 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
-8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
-23%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
-9%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Sundown Pass
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
-8%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
-13%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
-18%synergy
Fiery Islet
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Triumph
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
-18%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
0%synergy