Gavi, Nest Warden (Commander) - Upgraded

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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
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Cool but Rude
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Restoration Seminar
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Steal the Show
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Forgotten Cave
95%inclusion314 decks331 decks
92%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
95%inclusion315 decks331 decks
91%synergy
Remote Isle
93%inclusion307 decks331 decks
91%synergy
Secluded Steppe
94%inclusion312 decks331 decks
90%synergy
Drifting Meadow
92%inclusion304 decks331 decks
90%synergy
Smoldering Crater
92%inclusion303 decks331 decks
90%synergy
Astral Drift
88%inclusion292 decks331 decks
87%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
86%inclusion286 decks331 decks
85%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
85%inclusion281 decks331 decks
83%synergy
Neutralize
85%inclusion280 decks331 decks
83%synergy
Top Cards
Tectonic Reformation
79%inclusion260 decks331 decks
77%synergy
Dismantling Wave
77%inclusion256 decks331 decks
73%synergy
Fluctuator
77%inclusion255 decks331 decks
76%synergy
Valiant Rescuer
73%inclusion242 decks331 decks
72%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
72%inclusion238 decks331 decks
66%synergy
Akroma's Vengeance
72%inclusion238 decks331 decks
70%synergy
Drannith Stinger
69%inclusion228 decks331 decks
68%synergy
Cast Out
69%inclusion228 decks331 decks
68%synergy
Ominous Seas
66%inclusion219 decks331 decks
64%synergy
Curator of Mysteries
66%inclusion218 decks331 decks
64%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
36%inclusion120 decks331 decks
21%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
21%inclusion70 decks331 decks
6%synergy
Rhystic Study
20%inclusion67 decks331 decks
2%synergy
Smothering Tithe
14%inclusion46 decks331 decks
-4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14%inclusion45 decks331 decks
-3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion43 decks331 decks
-1%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
11%inclusion38 decks331 decks
10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
5.7%inclusion19 decks331 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Rielle, the Everwise
65%inclusion216 decks331 decks
63%synergy
The Locust God
65%inclusion214 decks331 decks
58%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
60%inclusion197 decks331 decks
58%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
52%inclusion173 decks331 decks
50%synergy
Brallin, Skyshark Rider
48%inclusion160 decks331 decks
47%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
44%inclusion145 decks331 decks
42%synergy
Herald of the Forgotten
44%inclusion145 decks331 decks
43%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
44%inclusion142 decks326 decks
42%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
44%inclusion144 decks331 decks
42%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
41%inclusion136 decks331 decks
38%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
37%inclusion124 decks331 decks
37%synergy
Flourishing Fox
37%inclusion123 decks331 decks
36%synergy
Rooting Moloch
37%inclusion122 decks331 decks
36%synergy
Homunculus Horde
34%inclusion111 decks327 decks
33%synergy
Yidaro, Wandering Monster
33%inclusion110 decks331 decks
32%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
30%inclusion99 decks331 decks
28%synergy
Containment Construct
30%inclusion98 decks331 decks
29%synergy
Drannith Healer
29%inclusion96 decks331 decks
28%synergy
Sun Titan
26%inclusion87 decks331 decks
20%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
26%inclusion85 decks331 decks
25%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
24%inclusion81 decks331 decks
24%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
24%inclusion80 decks331 decks
24%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
24%inclusion79 decks330 decks
23%synergy
Waxen Shapethief
24%inclusion78 decks326 decks
23%synergy
Marauding Mako
24%inclusion78 decks326 decks
23%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
24%inclusion78 decks331 decks
22%synergy
Scrounging Skyray
20%inclusion66 decks326 decks
20%synergy
Eternal Dragon
20%inclusion66 decks331 decks
20%synergy
Spellpyre Phoenix
20%inclusion66 decks331 decks
19%synergy
Basri, Tomorrow's Champion
20%inclusion64 decks326 decks
19%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
19%inclusion63 decks331 decks
15%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
18%inclusion59 decks327 decks
17%synergy
Rhet-Tomb Mystic
16%inclusion51 decks326 decks
15%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
15%inclusion51 decks331 decks
15%synergy
Esper Sentinel
15%inclusion48 decks331 decks
-5%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
14%inclusion47 decks331 decks
9%synergy
Chasm Skulker
14%inclusion46 decks331 decks
12%synergy
Akim, the Soaring Wind
14%inclusion45 decks331 decks
13%synergy
Captain Howler, Sea Scourge
13%inclusion44 decks326 decks
13%synergy
Vedalken Aethermage
13%inclusion43 decks331 decks
13%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
12%inclusion41 decks331 decks
9%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
12%inclusion39 decks331 decks
7%synergy
Timeless Dragon
11%inclusion38 decks331 decks
11%synergy
Detective of the Month
11%inclusion37 decks331 decks
11%synergy
The Council of Four
11%inclusion36 decks331 decks
9%synergy
Drownyard Lurker
10%inclusion33 decks329 decks
10%synergy
Savai Thundermane
10%inclusion32 decks331 decks
9%synergy
Jo Grant
10%inclusion32 decks331 decks
9%synergy
Splendor Mare
10%inclusion32 decks331 decks
9%synergy
Aven Wind Guide
9.4%inclusion31 decks331 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Forsake the Worldly
63%inclusion209 decks331 decks
62%synergy
Countervailing Winds
60%inclusion197 decks331 decks
58%synergy
Complicate
59%inclusion196 decks331 decks
58%synergy
Hieroglyphic Illumination
57%inclusion189 decks331 decks
56%synergy
Angelsong
52%inclusion171 decks331 decks
51%synergy
Starstorm
48%inclusion158 decks331 decks
47%synergy
Zenith Flare
47%inclusion156 decks331 decks
46%synergy
Miscalculation
46%inclusion152 decks331 decks
45%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
33%inclusion110 decks331 decks
-35%synergy
Radiant's Judgment
33%inclusion108 decks331 decks
32%synergy
Shredded Sails
31%inclusion103 decks331 decks
31%synergy
Akroma's Blessing
30%inclusion100 decks331 decks
30%synergy
Rebuild
28%inclusion93 decks331 decks
28%synergy
Gallant Strike
23%inclusion76 decks326 decks
23%synergy
Mage's Guile
20%inclusion67 decks331 decks
20%synergy
Path to Exile
20%inclusion67 decks331 decks
-29%synergy
Censor
19%inclusion64 decks331 decks
19%synergy
Rescind
16%inclusion53 decks331 decks
16%synergy
Choking Tethers
14%inclusion46 decks331 decks
14%synergy
Counterspell
14%inclusion46 decks331 decks
-21%synergy
Clear
14%inclusion46 decks331 decks
14%synergy
Deem Worthy
14%inclusion45 decks331 decks
13%synergy
Gilded Light
11%inclusion36 decks331 decks
11%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion36 decks331 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion32 decks331 decks
-6%synergy
Skycrash
9.2%inclusion30 decks326 decks
9%synergy
Fuel the Flames
7.7%inclusion25 decks326 decks
7%synergy
Dovin's Veto
7.6%inclusion25 decks331 decks
-11%synergy
Wipe Clean
7.3%inclusion24 decks331 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.9%inclusion23 decks331 decks
-5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
6.6%inclusion22 decks331 decks
-7%synergy
Brainstorm
6.3%inclusion21 decks331 decks
-14%synergy
Generous Gift
6.0%inclusion20 decks331 decks
-15%synergy
Trip Up
5.5%inclusion18 decks326 decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
5.1%inclusion17 decks331 decks
-17%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
5.1%inclusion17 decks331 decks
-7%synergy
Don't Blink
5.1%inclusion17 decks331 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.1%inclusion17 decks331 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Decree of Justice
64%inclusion212 decks331 decks
63%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
57%inclusion189 decks331 decks
56%synergy
Slice and Dice
49%inclusion162 decks331 decks
48%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
40%inclusion131 decks326 decks
39%synergy
Windfall
29%inclusion95 decks331 decks
20%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
24%inclusion79 decks331 decks
19%synergy
Sweltering Suns
23%inclusion77 decks331 decks
23%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
22%inclusion72 decks331 decks
18%synergy
Lórien Revealed
22%inclusion72 decks331 decks
19%synergy
Step Through
18%inclusion61 decks331 decks
18%synergy
Migratory Route
18%inclusion58 decks331 decks
16%synergy
Trade the Helm
13%inclusion43 decks326 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion36 decks331 decks
-12%synergy
Sacred Excavation
9.1%inclusion30 decks331 decks
9%synergy
Descend upon the Sinful
8.5%inclusion28 decks331 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.6%inclusion25 decks331 decks
-1%synergy
Decree of Annihilation
7.3%inclusion24 decks331 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.3%inclusion24 decks331 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Monument to Endurance
65%inclusion213 decks326 decks
64%synergy
Abandoned Sarcophagus
56%inclusion187 decks331 decks
55%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
44%inclusion146 decks331 decks
42%synergy
Bag of Holding
15%inclusion50 decks331 decks
14%synergy
Currency Converter
15%inclusion48 decks331 decks
14%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
12%inclusion39 decks326 decks
11%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
12%inclusion39 decks331 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.9%inclusion26 decks331 decks
-16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.3%inclusion24 decks331 decks
-18%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.9%inclusion23 decks331 decks
-4%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
6.0%inclusion20 decks331 decks
3%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
5.1%inclusion17 decks331 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
New Perspectives
66%inclusion217 decks331 decks
64%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
62%inclusion204 decks331 decks
58%synergy
Astral Slide
59%inclusion194 decks331 decks
58%synergy
Decree of Silence
53%inclusion175 decks331 decks
52%synergy
Crystalline Resonance
47%inclusion156 decks331 decks
46%synergy
Drake Haven
41%inclusion135 decks331 decks
40%synergy
Shark Typhoon
38%inclusion125 decks331 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Rift
29%inclusion96 decks331 decks
28%synergy
Improbable Alliance
21%inclusion70 decks331 decks
20%synergy
Unpredictable Cyclone
18%inclusion61 decks331 decks
18%synergy
Escape Protocol
18%inclusion58 decks331 decks
17%synergy
Impact Tremors
17%inclusion56 decks331 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
12%inclusion39 decks331 decks
0%synergy
Divine Visitation
11%inclusion38 decks331 decks
11%synergy
Anointed Procession
11%inclusion37 decks331 decks
5%synergy
Lay Claim
11%inclusion37 decks331 decks
11%synergy
Warleader's Call
11%inclusion35 decks331 decks
3%synergy
Curiosity
10%inclusion34 decks331 decks
6%synergy
Spirit Cairn
10%inclusion33 decks331 decks
10%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
7.0%inclusion23 decks329 decks
3%synergy
Flame Blitz
6.9%inclusion23 decks331 decks
7%synergy
Hoofprints of the Stag
6.3%inclusion21 decks331 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.0%inclusion20 decks331 decks
3%synergy
Intangible Virtue
5.7%inclusion19 decks331 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Master of Time
23%inclusion77 decks331 decks
20%synergy
Chandra, Flamecaller
8.2%inclusion27 decks331 decks
7%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
6.6%inclusion22 decks331 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Desert of the Fervent
83%inclusion274 decks331 decks
81%synergy
Desert of the True
82%inclusion271 decks331 decks
80%synergy
Reliquary Tower
70%inclusion233 decks331 decks
37%synergy
Blasted Landscape
45%inclusion148 decks331 decks
44%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
22%inclusion73 decks331 decks
19%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion44 decks331 decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion37 decks331 decks
-2%synergy
Hostile Desert
6.3%inclusion21 decks331 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.3%inclusion21 decks331 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion299 decks331 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion297 decks331 decks
1%synergy
Raugrin Crystal
83%inclusion274 decks331 decks
80%synergy
Azorius Signet
57%inclusion190 decks331 decks
26%synergy
Izzet Signet
55%inclusion181 decks331 decks
23%synergy
Boros Signet
47%inclusion157 decks331 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
35%inclusion116 decks331 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
30%inclusion99 decks331 decks
-14%synergy
Thought Vessel
29%inclusion97 decks331 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
27%inclusion91 decks331 decks
-17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
27%inclusion91 decks331 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion61 decks331 decks
-13%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9.4%inclusion31 decks331 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
9.4%inclusion31 decks331 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.6%inclusion22 decks331 decks
-3%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion326 decks331 decks
3%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion326 decks331 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion320 decks331 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion316 decks331 decks
1%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
92%inclusion305 decks331 decks
79%synergy
Raugrin Triome
76%inclusion250 decks331 decks
39%synergy
Ash Barrens
70%inclusion232 decks331 decks
63%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion206 decks331 decks
1%synergy
Perilous Landscape
54%inclusion179 decks329 decks
36%synergy
Mystic Monastery
53%inclusion175 decks331 decks
-6%synergy
Shivan Reef
51%inclusion168 decks331 decks
9%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
49%inclusion163 decks331 decks
8%synergy
Steam Vents
47%inclusion156 decks331 decks
6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
47%inclusion154 decks331 decks
6%synergy
Prairie Stream
43%inclusion141 decks331 decks
3%synergy
Glittering Massif
42%inclusion88 decks209 decks
35%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
42%inclusion139 decks331 decks
30%synergy
Azorius Chancery
40%inclusion132 decks331 decks
28%synergy
Capital City
34%inclusion83 decks241 decks
34%synergy
Boros Garrison
34%inclusion111 decks331 decks
24%synergy
Night Market
32%inclusion105 decks326 decks
32%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
31%inclusion104 decks331 decks
9%synergy
Training Center
30%inclusion100 decks331 decks
0%synergy
Sea of Clouds
30%inclusion98 decks331 decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
29%inclusion96 decks331 decks
2%synergy
Arid Mesa
29%inclusion95 decks331 decks
1%synergy
Spectator Seating
28%inclusion93 decks331 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
27%inclusion90 decks331 decks
-2%synergy
Battlefield Forge
24%inclusion79 decks331 decks
-19%synergy
Sulfur Falls
22%inclusion72 decks331 decks
-31%synergy
Glacial Fortress
21%inclusion69 decks331 decks
-34%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
20%inclusion66 decks331 decks
-17%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
19%inclusion63 decks331 decks
-32%synergy
Deserted Beach
18%inclusion59 decks331 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion56 decks331 decks
7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
16%inclusion52 decks331 decks
-6%synergy
Sundown Pass
12%inclusion40 decks331 decks
-7%synergy
Volcanic Island
12%inclusion39 decks331 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion36 decks331 decks
7%synergy
Tundra
10%inclusion33 decks331 decks
-1%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
10%inclusion33 decks331 decks
4%synergy
Plateau
10%inclusion32 decks331 decks
-2%synergy
Rugged Prairie
10%inclusion32 decks331 decks
-13%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
9.1%inclusion30 decks331 decks
3%synergy
Fiery Islet
8.2%inclusion27 decks331 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Triumph
7.6%inclusion25 decks331 decks
-17%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
7.6%inclusion25 decks331 decks
-17%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.3%inclusion24 decks331 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.9%inclusion23 decks331 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Gate
6.9%inclusion23 decks331 decks
-5%synergy