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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Knowledge Seeker
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Forgotten Cave
95%inclusion84 decks88 decks
93%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
94%inclusion83 decks88 decks
92%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
94%inclusion83 decks88 decks
90%synergy
Drifting Meadow
92%inclusion81 decks88 decks
90%synergy
Remote Isle
92%inclusion81 decks88 decks
90%synergy
Astral Drift
91%inclusion80 decks88 decks
89%synergy
Secluded Steppe
92%inclusion81 decks88 decks
88%synergy
Smoldering Crater
89%inclusion78 decks88 decks
87%synergy
Neutralize
82%inclusion72 decks88 decks
80%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
80%inclusion70 decks88 decks
78%synergy
Top Cards
Dismantling Wave
81%inclusion71 decks88 decks
77%synergy
Tectonic Reformation
80%inclusion70 decks88 decks
78%synergy
Fluctuator
76%inclusion67 decks88 decks
75%synergy
Decree of Silence
76%inclusion67 decks88 decks
75%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
75%inclusion66 decks88 decks
73%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
73%inclusion64 decks88 decks
68%synergy
Akroma's Vengeance
73%inclusion64 decks88 decks
71%synergy
Curator of Mysteries
70%inclusion62 decks88 decks
69%synergy
Drannith Stinger
70%inclusion62 decks88 decks
69%synergy
Valiant Rescuer
69%inclusion61 decks88 decks
68%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
55%inclusion48 decks88 decks
39%synergy
Rhystic Study
50%inclusion44 decks88 decks
30%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
48%inclusion42 decks88 decks
30%synergy
Smothering Tithe
45%inclusion40 decks88 decks
26%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
40%inclusion35 decks88 decks
24%synergy
Teferi's Protection
39%inclusion34 decks88 decks
24%synergy
Mystical Tutor
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
22%synergy
Ancient Tomb
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Jeska's Will
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
63%inclusion55 decks88 decks
61%synergy
The Locust God
52%inclusion46 decks88 decks
46%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
49%inclusion43 decks88 decks
47%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
49%inclusion43 decks88 decks
47%synergy
Brallin, Skyshark Rider
48%inclusion42 decks88 decks
47%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
47%inclusion41 decks88 decks
45%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
42%inclusion37 decks88 decks
40%synergy
Yidaro, Wandering Monster
42%inclusion37 decks88 decks
41%synergy
Herald of the Forgotten
38%inclusion33 decks88 decks
36%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
36%inclusion31 decks87 decks
34%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
34%inclusion30 decks88 decks
33%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
26%synergy
Flourishing Fox
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
29%synergy
Rooting Moloch
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
28%synergy
Waxen Shapethief
28%inclusion24 decks87 decks
27%synergy
Containment Construct
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
26%synergy
Homunculus Horde
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
25%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
26%inclusion23 decks88 decks
22%synergy
Drannith Healer
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
22%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
22%synergy
Marauding Mako
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Eternal Dragon
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Esper Sentinel
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Sun Titan
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Basri, Tomorrow's Champion
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Scrounging Skyray
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Drownyard Lurker
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Jo Grant
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Spellpyre Phoenix
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Rhet-Tomb Mystic
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Timeless Dragon
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Toothy, Imaginary Friend
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Captain Howler, Sea Scourge
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Warden of the Eye
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Chasm Skulker
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Ruin Grinder
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Splendor Mare
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Vedalken Aethermage
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Complicate
65%inclusion57 decks88 decks
64%synergy
Countervailing Winds
63%inclusion55 decks88 decks
61%synergy
Forsake the Worldly
63%inclusion55 decks88 decks
61%synergy
Angelsong
52%inclusion46 decks88 decks
51%synergy
Hieroglyphic Illumination
50%inclusion44 decks88 decks
49%synergy
Miscalculation
47%inclusion41 decks88 decks
46%synergy
Starstorm
45%inclusion40 decks88 decks
44%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
43%inclusion38 decks88 decks
-25%synergy
Zenith Flare
41%inclusion36 decks88 decks
40%synergy
Radiant's Judgment
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
31%synergy
Rebuild
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
29%synergy
Akroma's Blessing
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
27%synergy
Path to Exile
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
-25%synergy
Shredded Sails
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
23%synergy
Mage's Guile
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
22%synergy
Gallant Strike
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Deflecting Swat
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Counterspell
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
-19%synergy
Deem Worthy
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Rescind
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Clear
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Censor
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Force of Will
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
-5%synergy
Fuel the Flames
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Dovin's Veto
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
-8%synergy
Choking Tethers
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Wipe Clean
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Light
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
-14%synergy
Frantic Search
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
-7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
-12%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
-4%synergy
Don't Blink
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-10%synergy
Long-Term Plans
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Force of Negation
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Angel's Grace
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Decree of Justice
68%inclusion60 decks88 decks
67%synergy
Decree of Annihilation
57%inclusion50 decks88 decks
56%synergy
Slice and Dice
44%inclusion39 decks88 decks
43%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
43%inclusion38 decks88 decks
42%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
39%inclusion34 decks87 decks
38%synergy
Windfall
36%inclusion32 decks88 decks
27%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
33%inclusion29 decks88 decks
28%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
28%synergy
Sweltering Suns
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
27%synergy
Lórien Revealed
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
25%synergy
Step Through
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
21%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
-4%synergy
Blasphemous Act
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
-12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Gamble
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Migratory Route
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Trade the Helm
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Sacred Excavation
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Go for Blood
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-8%synergy
Winds of Change
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Fractured Sanity
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Monument to Endurance
59%inclusion51 decks87 decks
57%synergy
Abandoned Sarcophagus
51%inclusion45 decks88 decks
50%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
38%inclusion33 decks88 decks
35%synergy
Bag of Holding
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Currency Converter
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
-14%synergy
The One Ring
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
-16%synergy
Enchantments
New Perspectives
69%inclusion61 decks88 decks
68%synergy
Cast Out
66%inclusion58 decks88 decks
64%synergy
Ominous Seas
61%inclusion54 decks88 decks
59%synergy
Astral Slide
57%inclusion50 decks88 decks
56%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
45%inclusion40 decks88 decks
42%synergy
Shark Typhoon
38%inclusion33 decks88 decks
33%synergy
Drake Haven
33%inclusion29 decks88 decks
32%synergy
Crystalline Resonance
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
31%synergy
Unpredictable Cyclone
26%inclusion23 decks88 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Remora
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Divine Visitation
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Escape Protocol
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Impact Tremors
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Anointed Procession
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Rift
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Curiosity
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Improbable Alliance
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Flame Blitz
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Solemnity
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Warleader's Call
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Lay Claim
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Ophidian Eye
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Underworld Breach
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Master of Time
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Dack Fayden
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Desert of the True
77%inclusion68 decks88 decks
76%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
77%inclusion68 decks88 decks
76%synergy
Reliquary Tower
60%inclusion53 decks88 decks
26%synergy
Blasted Landscape
44%inclusion39 decks88 decks
43%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Field of the Dead
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion84 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion78 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Raugrin Crystal
73%inclusion64 decks88 decks
70%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
52%inclusion46 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
49%inclusion43 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Signet
44%inclusion39 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Azorius Signet
43%inclusion38 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Progress
41%inclusion36 decks88 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Signet
34%inclusion30 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
-8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion85 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Island
92%inclusion81 decks88 decks
-4%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
92%inclusion81 decks88 decks
79%synergy
Plains
91%inclusion80 decks88 decks
-4%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion77 decks88 decks
-7%synergy
Raugrin Triome
86%inclusion76 decks88 decks
49%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
66%inclusion58 decks88 decks
25%synergy
Steam Vents
63%inclusion55 decks88 decks
23%synergy
Sacred Foundry
59%inclusion52 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Ash Barrens
51%inclusion45 decks88 decks
44%synergy
Perilous Landscape
50%inclusion44 decks88 decks
31%synergy
Glittering Massif
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion40 decks88 decks
-16%synergy
Training Center
45%inclusion40 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Flooded Strand
44%inclusion39 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Spectator Seating
43%inclusion38 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Sea of Clouds
43%inclusion38 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Arid Mesa
40%inclusion35 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
39%inclusion34 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Monastery
38%inclusion33 decks88 decks
-21%synergy
Shivan Reef
35%inclusion31 decks88 decks
-5%synergy
Prairie Stream
35%inclusion31 decks88 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
31%inclusion27 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Azorius Chancery
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Sulfur Falls
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
-23%synergy
Boros Garrison
26%inclusion23 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Night Market
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
25%synergy
Glacial Fortress
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
-29%synergy
Tundra
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Volcanic Island
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Plateau
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Deserted Beach
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Battlefield Forge
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
-22%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
-31%synergy
Capital City
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
-6%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
-20%synergy
Sundown Pass
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
-5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
-10%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
-10%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
-19%synergy
Fiery Islet
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Gate
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
-4%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-1%synergy