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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Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bender's Waterskin
3.4%inclusion4 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
3.2%inclusion2 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
3.1%inclusion2 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Agna Qel'a
1.9%inclusion1 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Boomerang Basics
1.8%inclusion1 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Forgotten Cave
95%inclusion263 decks278 decks
92%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
95%inclusion264 decks278 decks
91%synergy
Secluded Steppe
94%inclusion261 decks278 decks
90%synergy
Remote Isle
91%inclusion254 decks278 decks
89%synergy
Drifting Meadow
91%inclusion252 decks278 decks
89%synergy
Smoldering Crater
90%inclusion251 decks278 decks
88%synergy
Astral Drift
88%inclusion244 decks278 decks
86%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
85%inclusion235 decks278 decks
83%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
83%inclusion232 decks278 decks
82%synergy
Neutralize
83%inclusion231 decks278 decks
81%synergy
Top Cards
Dismantling Wave
77%inclusion213 decks278 decks
73%synergy
Fluctuator
76%inclusion212 decks278 decks
75%synergy
Tectonic Reformation
76%inclusion211 decks278 decks
74%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
74%inclusion207 decks278 decks
69%synergy
Valiant Rescuer
74%inclusion205 decks278 decks
72%synergy
Akroma's Vengeance
71%inclusion197 decks278 decks
69%synergy
Cast Out
70%inclusion195 decks278 decks
69%synergy
Drannith Stinger
69%inclusion191 decks278 decks
67%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
68%inclusion188 decks278 decks
66%synergy
Curator of Mysteries
67%inclusion185 decks278 decks
65%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
36%inclusion99 decks278 decks
20%synergy
Rhystic Study
20%inclusion55 decks278 decks
0%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
19%inclusion52 decks278 decks
3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
14%inclusion39 decks278 decks
-5%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14%inclusion39 decks278 decks
-4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion38 decks278 decks
-1%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
12%inclusion33 decks278 decks
10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
5.4%inclusion15 decks278 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
The Locust God
63%inclusion176 decks278 decks
57%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
56%inclusion156 decks278 decks
54%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
56%inclusion155 decks278 decks
54%synergy
Brallin, Skyshark Rider
47%inclusion132 decks278 decks
47%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
43%inclusion119 decks278 decks
41%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
42%inclusion114 decks270 decks
41%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
42%inclusion117 decks278 decks
40%synergy
Herald of the Forgotten
41%inclusion114 decks278 decks
40%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
37%inclusion103 decks278 decks
34%synergy
Rooting Moloch
36%inclusion101 decks278 decks
36%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
35%inclusion97 decks278 decks
34%synergy
Homunculus Horde
34%inclusion94 decks273 decks
33%synergy
Flourishing Fox
34%inclusion94 decks278 decks
33%synergy
Containment Construct
30%inclusion84 decks278 decks
29%synergy
Yidaro, Wandering Monster
30%inclusion84 decks278 decks
29%synergy
Drannith Healer
29%inclusion81 decks278 decks
28%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
28%inclusion77 decks278 decks
26%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
27%inclusion75 decks278 decks
26%synergy
Sun Titan
26%inclusion72 decks278 decks
20%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
26%inclusion72 decks278 decks
25%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
25%inclusion69 decks278 decks
24%synergy
Waxen Shapethief
24%inclusion65 decks270 decks
24%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
23%inclusion64 decks277 decks
22%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
23%inclusion64 decks278 decks
21%synergy
Marauding Mako
23%inclusion62 decks270 decks
22%synergy
Basri, Tomorrow's Champion
20%inclusion54 decks270 decks
20%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
19%inclusion54 decks278 decks
16%synergy
Eternal Dragon
19%inclusion54 decks278 decks
19%synergy
Scrounging Skyray
19%inclusion51 decks270 decks
18%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
19%inclusion51 decks273 decks
18%synergy
Spellpyre Phoenix
18%inclusion49 decks278 decks
17%synergy
Esper Sentinel
15%inclusion42 decks278 decks
-5%synergy
Rhet-Tomb Mystic
15%inclusion40 decks270 decks
15%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
14%inclusion40 decks278 decks
10%synergy
Vedalken Aethermage
14%inclusion39 decks278 decks
14%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
13%inclusion37 decks278 decks
10%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
13%inclusion37 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
13%inclusion36 decks278 decks
12%synergy
Chasm Skulker
12%inclusion33 decks278 decks
10%synergy
Akim, the Soaring Wind
12%inclusion33 decks278 decks
11%synergy
Timeless Dragon
12%inclusion33 decks278 decks
11%synergy
Detective of the Month
12%inclusion33 decks278 decks
12%synergy
Captain Howler, Sea Scourge
12%inclusion32 decks270 decks
11%synergy
Jo Grant
10%inclusion29 decks278 decks
10%synergy
Drownyard Lurker
10%inclusion28 decks276 decks
10%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
10%inclusion28 decks278 decks
5%synergy
The Council of Four
10%inclusion28 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Aven Wind Guide
10%inclusion27 decks278 decks
9%synergy
Ethereal Investigator
8.6%inclusion24 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Mulldrifter
8.3%inclusion23 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Forsake the Worldly
64%inclusion178 decks278 decks
63%synergy
Complicate
59%inclusion164 decks278 decks
58%synergy
Countervailing Winds
58%inclusion160 decks278 decks
56%synergy
Hieroglyphic Illumination
57%inclusion158 decks278 decks
56%synergy
Angelsong
50%inclusion140 decks278 decks
49%synergy
Starstorm
47%inclusion132 decks278 decks
46%synergy
Miscalculation
45%inclusion126 decks278 decks
44%synergy
Zenith Flare
44%inclusion122 decks278 decks
43%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
35%inclusion96 decks278 decks
-34%synergy
Radiant's Judgment
34%inclusion94 decks278 decks
33%synergy
Shredded Sails
33%inclusion91 decks278 decks
32%synergy
Rebuild
29%inclusion82 decks278 decks
29%synergy
Akroma's Blessing
27%inclusion76 decks278 decks
27%synergy
Gallant Strike
26%inclusion71 decks270 decks
26%synergy
Mage's Guile
21%inclusion57 decks278 decks
20%synergy
Path to Exile
20%inclusion56 decks278 decks
-29%synergy
Censor
19%inclusion52 decks278 decks
18%synergy
Rescind
17%inclusion46 decks278 decks
16%synergy
Deem Worthy
14%inclusion38 decks278 decks
13%synergy
Clear
14%inclusion38 decks278 decks
13%synergy
Choking Tethers
13%inclusion37 decks278 decks
13%synergy
Counterspell
13%inclusion35 decks278 decks
-23%synergy
Gilded Light
12%inclusion32 decks278 decks
11%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion31 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion27 decks278 decks
-7%synergy
Skycrash
8.9%inclusion24 decks270 decks
9%synergy
Wipe Clean
7.6%inclusion21 decks278 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
7.6%inclusion21 decks278 decks
-13%synergy
Dovin's Veto
7.6%inclusion21 decks278 decks
-11%synergy
Fuel the Flames
7.4%inclusion20 decks270 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.2%inclusion20 decks278 decks
-6%synergy
Trip Up
6.7%inclusion18 decks270 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.5%inclusion18 decks278 decks
-5%synergy
Chaos Warp
5.8%inclusion16 decks278 decks
-16%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
5.8%inclusion16 decks278 decks
-6%synergy
Generous Gift
5.8%inclusion16 decks278 decks
-16%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.4%inclusion15 decks278 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.1%inclusion14 decks277 decks
-4%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.0%inclusion14 decks278 decks
2%synergy
Boros Charm
5.0%inclusion14 decks278 decks
-16%synergy
Sorceries
Decree of Justice
62%inclusion171 decks278 decks
60%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
56%inclusion157 decks278 decks
55%synergy
Slice and Dice
49%inclusion136 decks278 decks
48%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
43%inclusion117 decks270 decks
42%synergy
Windfall
29%inclusion80 decks278 decks
19%synergy
Sweltering Suns
25%inclusion70 decks278 decks
25%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
24%inclusion67 decks278 decks
21%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
23%inclusion64 decks278 decks
18%synergy
Lórien Revealed
22%inclusion62 decks278 decks
20%synergy
Step Through
21%inclusion58 decks278 decks
20%synergy
Migratory Route
17%inclusion47 decks278 decks
16%synergy
Trade the Helm
15%inclusion40 decks270 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
10%inclusion29 decks278 decks
-12%synergy
Descend upon the Sinful
8.3%inclusion23 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Sacred Excavation
7.2%inclusion20 decks278 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.8%inclusion19 decks278 decks
-2%synergy
Decree of Annihilation
6.5%inclusion18 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.8%inclusion16 decks278 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Monument to Endurance
65%inclusion176 decks270 decks
63%synergy
Abandoned Sarcophagus
55%inclusion153 decks278 decks
54%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
45%inclusion124 decks278 decks
42%synergy
Currency Converter
16%inclusion44 decks278 decks
15%synergy
Bag of Holding
15%inclusion41 decks278 decks
14%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
13%inclusion35 decks278 decks
11%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
11%inclusion31 decks270 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.6%inclusion24 decks278 decks
-16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.9%inclusion22 decks278 decks
-4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.2%inclusion20 decks278 decks
-17%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
6.5%inclusion18 decks278 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Ominous Seas
66%inclusion184 decks278 decks
64%synergy
New Perspectives
63%inclusion175 decks278 decks
62%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
62%inclusion172 decks278 decks
58%synergy
Astral Slide
60%inclusion167 decks278 decks
59%synergy
Decree of Silence
55%inclusion152 decks278 decks
54%synergy
Crystalline Resonance
46%inclusion128 decks278 decks
45%synergy
Drake Haven
39%inclusion108 decks278 decks
38%synergy
Shark Typhoon
33%inclusion92 decks278 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Rift
27%inclusion76 decks278 decks
27%synergy
Improbable Alliance
23%inclusion63 decks278 decks
21%synergy
Escape Protocol
19%inclusion53 decks278 decks
19%synergy
Impact Tremors
17%inclusion48 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Unpredictable Cyclone
15%inclusion43 decks278 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion36 decks278 decks
1%synergy
Divine Visitation
13%inclusion35 decks278 decks
12%synergy
Anointed Procession
12%inclusion33 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Lay Claim
11%inclusion31 decks278 decks
11%synergy
Warleader's Call
10%inclusion29 decks278 decks
3%synergy
Curiosity
9.0%inclusion25 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Cairn
9.0%inclusion25 decks278 decks
9%synergy
Flame Blitz
7.6%inclusion21 decks278 decks
7%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
6.9%inclusion19 decks276 decks
2%synergy
Hoofprints of the Stag
6.5%inclusion18 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Intangible Virtue
6.1%inclusion17 decks278 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.8%inclusion16 decks278 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Master of Time
24%inclusion66 decks278 decks
21%synergy
Chandra, Flamecaller
9.0%inclusion25 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
6.5%inclusion18 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Desert of the True
82%inclusion227 decks278 decks
80%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
81%inclusion226 decks278 decks
80%synergy
Reliquary Tower
71%inclusion196 decks278 decks
36%synergy
Blasted Landscape
45%inclusion126 decks278 decks
44%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
22%inclusion62 decks278 decks
19%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion40 decks278 decks
9%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion31 decks278 decks
-2%synergy
Hostile Desert
6.8%inclusion19 decks278 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.5%inclusion18 decks278 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion251 decks278 decks
2%synergy
Sol Ring
89%inclusion248 decks278 decks
0%synergy
Raugrin Crystal
83%inclusion230 decks278 decks
80%synergy
Azorius Signet
59%inclusion163 decks278 decks
26%synergy
Izzet Signet
56%inclusion157 decks278 decks
23%synergy
Boros Signet
49%inclusion135 decks278 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
36%inclusion99 decks278 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
31%inclusion87 decks278 decks
-13%synergy
Talisman of Progress
29%inclusion82 decks278 decks
-16%synergy
Thought Vessel
29%inclusion80 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
27%inclusion75 decks278 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion55 decks278 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion27 decks278 decks
-3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.3%inclusion23 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.4%inclusion15 decks278 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion275 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Island
99%inclusion274 decks278 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion267 decks278 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion267 decks278 decks
2%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
92%inclusion255 decks278 decks
79%synergy
Raugrin Triome
77%inclusion213 decks278 decks
39%synergy
Ash Barrens
69%inclusion191 decks278 decks
62%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion173 decks278 decks
1%synergy
Perilous Landscape
55%inclusion152 decks276 decks
36%synergy
Mystic Monastery
53%inclusion146 decks278 decks
-6%synergy
Shivan Reef
52%inclusion144 decks278 decks
12%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
50%inclusion140 decks278 decks
10%synergy
Steam Vents
49%inclusion137 decks278 decks
9%synergy
Sacred Foundry
48%inclusion134 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Prairie Stream
42%inclusion118 decks278 decks
2%synergy
Glittering Massif
42%inclusion60 decks142 decks
35%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
41%inclusion113 decks278 decks
28%synergy
Azorius Chancery
39%inclusion108 decks278 decks
26%synergy
Capital City
36%inclusion63 decks177 decks
35%synergy
Boros Garrison
33%inclusion91 decks278 decks
23%synergy
Night Market
33%inclusion88 decks270 decks
32%synergy
Training Center
32%inclusion89 decks278 decks
0%synergy
Sea of Clouds
31%inclusion86 decks278 decks
0%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
31%inclusion86 decks278 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
31%inclusion85 decks278 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
30%inclusion84 decks278 decks
2%synergy
Spectator Seating
30%inclusion83 decks278 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
28%inclusion78 decks278 decks
-1%synergy
Battlefield Forge
23%inclusion63 decks278 decks
-19%synergy
Sulfur Falls
22%inclusion61 decks278 decks
-30%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
21%inclusion57 decks278 decks
-14%synergy
Deserted Beach
20%inclusion55 decks278 decks
-3%synergy
Glacial Fortress
19%inclusion54 decks278 decks
-34%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
18%inclusion50 decks278 decks
-32%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion48 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
16%inclusion44 decks278 decks
-7%synergy
Sundown Pass
13%inclusion35 decks278 decks
-7%synergy
Volcanic Island
12%inclusion33 decks278 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion31 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
11%inclusion30 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Plateau
10%inclusion29 decks278 decks
-1%synergy
Tundra
10%inclusion29 decks278 decks
-1%synergy
Rugged Prairie
10%inclusion29 decks278 decks
-11%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
10%inclusion27 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Islet
9.4%inclusion26 decks278 decks
3%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
9.0%inclusion25 decks278 decks
-14%synergy
Mystic Gate
8.3%inclusion23 decks278 decks
-4%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.9%inclusion22 decks278 decks
0%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.9%inclusion19 decks277 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Triumph
6.8%inclusion19 decks278 decks
-18%synergy