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
Tiger-Seal
4.2%inclusion3 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
3.9%inclusion5 decks128 decks
-1%synergy
Agna Qel'a
3.1%inclusion2 decks64 decks
0%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
2.8%inclusion2 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Giant Koi
1.6%inclusion2 decks126 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Forgotten Cave
95%inclusion270 decks285 decks
92%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
95%inclusion271 decks285 decks
91%synergy
Secluded Steppe
94%inclusion268 decks285 decks
90%synergy
Remote Isle
92%inclusion262 decks285 decks
90%synergy
Drifting Meadow
91%inclusion260 decks285 decks
89%synergy
Smoldering Crater
91%inclusion259 decks285 decks
89%synergy
Astral Drift
88%inclusion252 decks285 decks
87%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
85%inclusion242 decks285 decks
83%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
84%inclusion240 decks285 decks
83%synergy
Neutralize
84%inclusion238 decks285 decks
82%synergy
Top Cards
Dismantling Wave
78%inclusion221 decks285 decks
74%synergy
Tectonic Reformation
77%inclusion220 decks285 decks
76%synergy
Fluctuator
76%inclusion218 decks285 decks
75%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
74%inclusion211 decks285 decks
69%synergy
Valiant Rescuer
74%inclusion211 decks285 decks
73%synergy
Akroma's Vengeance
71%inclusion203 decks285 decks
70%synergy
Cast Out
70%inclusion200 decks285 decks
69%synergy
Drannith Stinger
69%inclusion197 decks285 decks
68%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
68%inclusion193 decks285 decks
66%synergy
Curator of Mysteries
67%inclusion192 decks285 decks
66%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
36%inclusion103 decks285 decks
21%synergy
Rhystic Study
20%inclusion57 decks285 decks
0%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
18%inclusion52 decks285 decks
3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
14%inclusion39 decks285 decks
-5%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14%inclusion39 decks285 decks
-4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion38 decks285 decks
-1%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
12%inclusion34 decks285 decks
11%synergy
Mystical Tutor
6.0%inclusion17 decks285 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
The Locust God
64%inclusion182 decks285 decks
58%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
57%inclusion162 decks285 decks
55%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
55%inclusion158 decks285 decks
53%synergy
Brallin, Skyshark Rider
48%inclusion137 decks285 decks
47%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
43%inclusion123 decks285 decks
41%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
43%inclusion122 decks285 decks
41%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
42%inclusion118 decks278 decks
41%synergy
Herald of the Forgotten
41%inclusion118 decks285 decks
40%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
37%inclusion106 decks285 decks
34%synergy
Rooting Moloch
36%inclusion103 decks285 decks
35%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
36%inclusion102 decks285 decks
35%synergy
Flourishing Fox
35%inclusion100 decks285 decks
34%synergy
Homunculus Horde
34%inclusion96 decks280 decks
33%synergy
Yidaro, Wandering Monster
30%inclusion86 decks285 decks
29%synergy
Containment Construct
30%inclusion85 decks285 decks
29%synergy
Drannith Healer
29%inclusion83 decks285 decks
28%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
28%inclusion81 decks285 decks
27%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
26%inclusion75 decks285 decks
26%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
26%inclusion73 decks285 decks
25%synergy
Sun Titan
26%inclusion73 decks285 decks
20%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
25%inclusion71 decks285 decks
24%synergy
Waxen Shapethief
24%inclusion67 decks278 decks
24%synergy
Marauding Mako
23%inclusion65 decks278 decks
22%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
23%inclusion66 decks285 decks
21%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
23%inclusion65 decks284 decks
22%synergy
Basri, Tomorrow's Champion
20%inclusion56 decks278 decks
20%synergy
Scrounging Skyray
19%inclusion54 decks278 decks
19%synergy
Eternal Dragon
19%inclusion55 decks285 decks
19%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
19%inclusion54 decks285 decks
15%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
18%inclusion51 decks280 decks
18%synergy
Spellpyre Phoenix
18%inclusion51 decks285 decks
17%synergy
Esper Sentinel
15%inclusion43 decks285 decks
-5%synergy
Rhet-Tomb Mystic
15%inclusion41 decks278 decks
14%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
14%inclusion41 decks285 decks
10%synergy
Vedalken Aethermage
13%inclusion38 decks285 decks
13%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
13%inclusion38 decks285 decks
10%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
13%inclusion37 decks285 decks
13%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
13%inclusion36 decks285 decks
8%synergy
Captain Howler, Sea Scourge
13%inclusion35 decks278 decks
12%synergy
Akim, the Soaring Wind
12%inclusion35 decks285 decks
12%synergy
Chasm Skulker
12%inclusion35 decks285 decks
10%synergy
Detective of the Month
12%inclusion33 decks285 decks
11%synergy
Timeless Dragon
12%inclusion33 decks285 decks
11%synergy
Jo Grant
10%inclusion29 decks285 decks
10%synergy
The Council of Four
10%inclusion29 decks285 decks
8%synergy
Drownyard Lurker
10%inclusion28 decks283 decks
10%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
10%inclusion28 decks285 decks
5%synergy
Aven Wind Guide
9.5%inclusion27 decks285 decks
9%synergy
Savai Thundermane
9.1%inclusion26 decks285 decks
9%synergy
Mulldrifter
8.8%inclusion25 decks285 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Forsake the Worldly
65%inclusion184 decks285 decks
63%synergy
Complicate
59%inclusion167 decks285 decks
58%synergy
Countervailing Winds
58%inclusion166 decks285 decks
57%synergy
Hieroglyphic Illumination
57%inclusion163 decks285 decks
56%synergy
Angelsong
51%inclusion146 decks285 decks
50%synergy
Starstorm
48%inclusion137 decks285 decks
47%synergy
Miscalculation
47%inclusion133 decks285 decks
46%synergy
Zenith Flare
45%inclusion129 decks285 decks
44%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
35%inclusion99 decks285 decks
-34%synergy
Radiant's Judgment
34%inclusion97 decks285 decks
33%synergy
Shredded Sails
32%inclusion92 decks285 decks
32%synergy
Rebuild
29%inclusion83 decks285 decks
29%synergy
Akroma's Blessing
28%inclusion80 decks285 decks
27%synergy
Gallant Strike
26%inclusion73 decks278 decks
26%synergy
Mage's Guile
20%inclusion57 decks285 decks
20%synergy
Path to Exile
20%inclusion56 decks285 decks
-30%synergy
Censor
19%inclusion54 decks285 decks
19%synergy
Rescind
17%inclusion48 decks285 decks
17%synergy
Clear
14%inclusion40 decks285 decks
14%synergy
Deem Worthy
14%inclusion39 decks285 decks
13%synergy
Choking Tethers
13%inclusion38 decks285 decks
13%synergy
Counterspell
13%inclusion38 decks285 decks
-22%synergy
Gilded Light
12%inclusion33 decks285 decks
11%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion32 decks285 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
9.5%inclusion27 decks285 decks
-7%synergy
Skycrash
9.4%inclusion26 decks278 decks
9%synergy
Fuel the Flames
8.3%inclusion23 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Dovin's Veto
7.7%inclusion22 decks285 decks
-11%synergy
Wipe Clean
7.4%inclusion21 decks285 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
7.0%inclusion20 decks285 decks
-13%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.0%inclusion20 decks285 decks
-7%synergy
Trip Up
6.5%inclusion18 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.3%inclusion18 decks285 decks
-5%synergy
Chaos Warp
5.6%inclusion16 decks285 decks
-17%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
5.6%inclusion16 decks285 decks
-6%synergy
Generous Gift
5.6%inclusion16 decks285 decks
-16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.3%inclusion15 decks284 decks
-4%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.3%inclusion15 decks285 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Decree of Justice
62%inclusion178 decks285 decks
61%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
57%inclusion162 decks285 decks
56%synergy
Slice and Dice
49%inclusion140 decks285 decks
48%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
43%inclusion119 decks278 decks
42%synergy
Windfall
28%inclusion81 decks285 decks
19%synergy
Sweltering Suns
26%inclusion73 decks285 decks
25%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
24%inclusion69 decks285 decks
21%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
24%inclusion67 decks285 decks
19%synergy
Lórien Revealed
22%inclusion63 decks285 decks
20%synergy
Step Through
20%inclusion57 decks285 decks
19%synergy
Migratory Route
17%inclusion48 decks285 decks
16%synergy
Trade the Helm
15%inclusion43 decks278 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion31 decks285 decks
-12%synergy
Descend upon the Sinful
7.7%inclusion22 decks285 decks
7%synergy
Sacred Excavation
7.4%inclusion21 decks285 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.0%inclusion20 decks285 decks
-2%synergy
Decree of Annihilation
6.7%inclusion19 decks285 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.6%inclusion16 decks285 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Monument to Endurance
65%inclusion181 decks278 decks
63%synergy
Abandoned Sarcophagus
56%inclusion159 decks285 decks
55%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
45%inclusion129 decks285 decks
43%synergy
Currency Converter
16%inclusion46 decks285 decks
16%synergy
Bag of Holding
15%inclusion44 decks285 decks
15%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
13%inclusion36 decks285 decks
11%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
12%inclusion33 decks278 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.4%inclusion24 decks285 decks
-16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.1%inclusion23 decks285 decks
-3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.4%inclusion21 decks285 decks
-17%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
6.3%inclusion18 decks285 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Ominous Seas
66%inclusion187 decks285 decks
63%synergy
New Perspectives
64%inclusion181 decks285 decks
62%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
62%inclusion177 decks285 decks
58%synergy
Astral Slide
60%inclusion171 decks285 decks
59%synergy
Decree of Silence
54%inclusion154 decks285 decks
53%synergy
Crystalline Resonance
46%inclusion132 decks285 decks
45%synergy
Drake Haven
40%inclusion115 decks285 decks
39%synergy
Shark Typhoon
34%inclusion97 decks285 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Rift
28%inclusion79 decks285 decks
27%synergy
Improbable Alliance
23%inclusion65 decks285 decks
22%synergy
Escape Protocol
19%inclusion54 decks285 decks
19%synergy
Impact Tremors
17%inclusion49 decks285 decks
5%synergy
Unpredictable Cyclone
16%inclusion46 decks285 decks
16%synergy
Divine Visitation
13%inclusion37 decks285 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion36 decks285 decks
0%synergy
Anointed Procession
12%inclusion34 decks285 decks
6%synergy
Lay Claim
12%inclusion33 decks285 decks
11%synergy
Warleader's Call
11%inclusion30 decks285 decks
3%synergy
Curiosity
9.5%inclusion27 decks285 decks
6%synergy
Spirit Cairn
8.8%inclusion25 decks285 decks
9%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
7.4%inclusion21 decks283 decks
3%synergy
Flame Blitz
7.4%inclusion21 decks285 decks
7%synergy
Intangible Virtue
6.3%inclusion18 decks285 decks
3%synergy
Hoofprints of the Stag
6.0%inclusion17 decks285 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.6%inclusion16 decks285 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Master of Time
24%inclusion67 decks285 decks
20%synergy
Chandra, Flamecaller
8.4%inclusion24 decks285 decks
8%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
6.3%inclusion18 decks285 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Desert of the True
82%inclusion234 decks285 decks
81%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
82%inclusion234 decks285 decks
81%synergy
Reliquary Tower
71%inclusion202 decks285 decks
37%synergy
Blasted Landscape
46%inclusion130 decks285 decks
45%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
22%inclusion63 decks285 decks
19%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion39 decks285 decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion31 decks285 decks
-2%synergy
Hostile Desert
6.7%inclusion19 decks285 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.3%inclusion18 decks285 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion256 decks285 decks
1%synergy
Sol Ring
89%inclusion255 decks285 decks
0%synergy
Raugrin Crystal
82%inclusion235 decks285 decks
79%synergy
Azorius Signet
58%inclusion165 decks285 decks
25%synergy
Izzet Signet
56%inclusion160 decks285 decks
23%synergy
Boros Signet
48%inclusion138 decks285 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
36%inclusion104 decks285 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
32%inclusion90 decks285 decks
-13%synergy
Talisman of Progress
29%inclusion84 decks285 decks
-16%synergy
Thought Vessel
28%inclusion81 decks285 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
27%inclusion76 decks285 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion56 decks285 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Stone
9.5%inclusion27 decks285 decks
-3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.1%inclusion23 decks285 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.6%inclusion16 decks285 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion282 decks285 decks
4%synergy
Island
99%inclusion281 decks285 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion275 decks285 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion274 decks285 decks
2%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
92%inclusion263 decks285 decks
79%synergy
Raugrin Triome
77%inclusion219 decks285 decks
40%synergy
Ash Barrens
69%inclusion196 decks285 decks
62%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion180 decks285 decks
2%synergy
Perilous Landscape
55%inclusion157 decks283 decks
36%synergy
Shivan Reef
53%inclusion151 decks285 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Monastery
53%inclusion150 decks285 decks
-6%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
50%inclusion143 decks285 decks
9%synergy
Steam Vents
49%inclusion140 decks285 decks
9%synergy
Sacred Foundry
48%inclusion138 decks285 decks
8%synergy
Glittering Massif
43%inclusion65 decks150 decks
36%synergy
Prairie Stream
43%inclusion122 decks285 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
41%inclusion116 decks285 decks
28%synergy
Azorius Chancery
39%inclusion110 decks285 decks
26%synergy
Capital City
36%inclusion67 decks185 decks
36%synergy
Boros Garrison
32%inclusion92 decks285 decks
22%synergy
Training Center
32%inclusion91 decks285 decks
0%synergy
Night Market
32%inclusion88 decks278 decks
31%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
32%inclusion90 decks285 decks
9%synergy
Sea of Clouds
31%inclusion87 decks285 decks
-1%synergy
Arid Mesa
30%inclusion86 decks285 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
30%inclusion86 decks285 decks
3%synergy
Spectator Seating
29%inclusion84 decks285 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
28%inclusion80 decks285 decks
-1%synergy
Battlefield Forge
24%inclusion67 decks285 decks
-18%synergy
Sulfur Falls
22%inclusion63 decks285 decks
-30%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
21%inclusion59 decks285 decks
-15%synergy
Glacial Fortress
20%inclusion57 decks285 decks
-34%synergy
Deserted Beach
19%inclusion55 decks285 decks
-3%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
18%inclusion52 decks285 decks
-32%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion48 decks285 decks
6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
16%inclusion45 decks285 decks
-7%synergy
Sundown Pass
12%inclusion35 decks285 decks
-7%synergy
Volcanic Island
12%inclusion33 decks285 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion32 decks285 decks
8%synergy
Rugged Prairie
11%inclusion30 decks285 decks
-11%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
11%inclusion30 decks285 decks
4%synergy
Tundra
10%inclusion29 decks285 decks
-1%synergy
Plateau
10%inclusion29 decks285 decks
-1%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
9.5%inclusion27 decks285 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Islet
9.1%inclusion26 decks285 decks
3%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
8.8%inclusion25 decks285 decks
-14%synergy
Mystic Gate
8.1%inclusion23 decks285 decks
-4%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.7%inclusion22 decks285 decks
0%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.0%inclusion20 decks284 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Triumph
7.0%inclusion20 decks285 decks
-17%synergy