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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The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
4.5%inclusion2 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
2.9%inclusion3 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Agna Qel'a
2.9%inclusion1 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
2.4%inclusion1 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
2.1%inclusion1 decks47 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Forgotten Cave
96%inclusion255 decks267 decks
93%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
96%inclusion257 decks267 decks
92%synergy
Secluded Steppe
95%inclusion253 decks267 decks
91%synergy
Remote Isle
92%inclusion246 decks267 decks
90%synergy
Drifting Meadow
91%inclusion244 decks267 decks
90%synergy
Smoldering Crater
91%inclusion243 decks267 decks
89%synergy
Astral Drift
88%inclusion235 decks267 decks
86%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
85%inclusion226 decks267 decks
83%synergy
Neutralize
85%inclusion226 decks267 decks
83%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
84%inclusion225 decks267 decks
83%synergy
Top Cards
Fluctuator
77%inclusion206 decks267 decks
76%synergy
Dismantling Wave
77%inclusion205 decks267 decks
73%synergy
Tectonic Reformation
76%inclusion204 decks267 decks
75%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
76%inclusion202 decks267 decks
71%synergy
Valiant Rescuer
73%inclusion196 decks267 decks
72%synergy
Cast Out
72%inclusion191 decks267 decks
70%synergy
Akroma's Vengeance
71%inclusion189 decks267 decks
69%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
69%inclusion183 decks267 decks
67%synergy
Drannith Stinger
69%inclusion183 decks267 decks
67%synergy
Curator of Mysteries
67%inclusion178 decks267 decks
65%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
36%inclusion95 decks267 decks
20%synergy
Rhystic Study
20%inclusion53 decks267 decks
0%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
20%inclusion53 decks267 decks
4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14%inclusion38 decks267 decks
-4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion37 decks267 decks
-1%synergy
Smothering Tithe
14%inclusion37 decks267 decks
-6%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
12%inclusion32 decks267 decks
11%synergy
Mystical Tutor
6.0%inclusion16 decks267 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
The Locust God
63%inclusion168 decks267 decks
57%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
57%inclusion151 decks267 decks
55%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
56%inclusion150 decks267 decks
54%synergy
Brallin, Skyshark Rider
48%inclusion129 decks267 decks
47%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
43%inclusion114 decks267 decks
41%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
43%inclusion114 decks267 decks
41%synergy
Herald of the Forgotten
41%inclusion110 decks267 decks
40%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
41%inclusion106 decks259 decks
40%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
37%inclusion99 decks267 decks
34%synergy
Rooting Moloch
36%inclusion97 decks267 decks
36%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
35%inclusion93 decks267 decks
34%synergy
Flourishing Fox
34%inclusion91 decks267 decks
33%synergy
Homunculus Horde
34%inclusion88 decks262 decks
32%synergy
Containment Construct
31%inclusion83 decks267 decks
30%synergy
Drannith Healer
30%inclusion80 decks267 decks
29%synergy
Yidaro, Wandering Monster
30%inclusion79 decks267 decks
29%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
29%inclusion78 decks267 decks
28%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
28%inclusion75 decks267 decks
27%synergy
Sun Titan
27%inclusion71 decks267 decks
20%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
27%inclusion71 decks267 decks
26%synergy
Waxen Shapethief
25%inclusion66 decks259 decks
25%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
25%inclusion66 decks267 decks
24%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
23%inclusion62 decks267 decks
21%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
23%inclusion61 decks266 decks
22%synergy
Marauding Mako
22%inclusion57 decks259 decks
21%synergy
Basri, Tomorrow's Champion
21%inclusion55 decks259 decks
21%synergy
Eternal Dragon
20%inclusion54 decks267 decks
20%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
20%inclusion53 decks267 decks
16%synergy
Spellpyre Phoenix
18%inclusion49 decks267 decks
18%synergy
Scrounging Skyray
18%inclusion47 decks259 decks
17%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
18%inclusion47 decks262 decks
17%synergy
Rhet-Tomb Mystic
15%inclusion40 decks259 decks
15%synergy
Esper Sentinel
15%inclusion40 decks267 decks
-5%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
14%inclusion37 decks267 decks
9%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
13%inclusion36 decks267 decks
8%synergy
Vedalken Aethermage
13%inclusion36 decks267 decks
13%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
12%inclusion33 decks267 decks
9%synergy
Timeless Dragon
12%inclusion33 decks267 decks
12%synergy
Chasm Skulker
12%inclusion31 decks267 decks
9%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
12%inclusion31 decks267 decks
11%synergy
Akim, the Soaring Wind
11%inclusion30 decks267 decks
10%synergy
Detective of the Month
11%inclusion30 decks267 decks
11%synergy
Drownyard Lurker
11%inclusion29 decks265 decks
11%synergy
Captain Howler, Sea Scourge
11%inclusion28 decks259 decks
10%synergy
The Council of Four
10%inclusion28 decks267 decks
8%synergy
Jo Grant
10%inclusion28 decks267 decks
10%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
10%inclusion28 decks267 decks
5%synergy
Aven Wind Guide
10%inclusion26 decks267 decks
9%synergy
Ethereal Investigator
9.0%inclusion24 decks267 decks
9%synergy
Mulldrifter
8.6%inclusion23 decks267 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Forsake the Worldly
65%inclusion173 decks267 decks
63%synergy
Complicate
60%inclusion160 decks267 decks
59%synergy
Hieroglyphic Illumination
58%inclusion154 decks267 decks
56%synergy
Countervailing Winds
57%inclusion152 decks267 decks
56%synergy
Angelsong
49%inclusion132 decks267 decks
48%synergy
Starstorm
47%inclusion126 decks267 decks
46%synergy
Miscalculation
46%inclusion122 decks267 decks
45%synergy
Zenith Flare
44%inclusion117 decks267 decks
43%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
35%inclusion93 decks267 decks
-34%synergy
Radiant's Judgment
33%inclusion89 decks267 decks
33%synergy
Shredded Sails
32%inclusion86 decks267 decks
32%synergy
Rebuild
30%inclusion81 decks267 decks
30%synergy
Gallant Strike
27%inclusion71 decks259 decks
27%synergy
Akroma's Blessing
27%inclusion73 decks267 decks
27%synergy
Mage's Guile
19%inclusion52 decks267 decks
19%synergy
Path to Exile
19%inclusion52 decks267 decks
-30%synergy
Censor
19%inclusion51 decks267 decks
19%synergy
Rescind
17%inclusion46 decks267 decks
17%synergy
Choking Tethers
13%inclusion36 decks267 decks
13%synergy
Clear
13%inclusion36 decks267 decks
13%synergy
Deem Worthy
13%inclusion35 decks267 decks
13%synergy
Counterspell
12%inclusion32 decks267 decks
-23%synergy
Gilded Light
12%inclusion31 decks267 decks
11%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion31 decks267 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion28 decks267 decks
-6%synergy
Skycrash
8.5%inclusion22 decks259 decks
8%synergy
Wipe Clean
7.5%inclusion20 decks267 decks
7%synergy
Fuel the Flames
6.9%inclusion18 decks259 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
6.7%inclusion18 decks267 decks
-7%synergy
Dovin's Veto
6.7%inclusion18 decks267 decks
-12%synergy
Brainstorm
6.7%inclusion18 decks267 decks
-14%synergy
Generous Gift
6.4%inclusion17 decks267 decks
-16%synergy
Trip Up
6.2%inclusion16 decks259 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.0%inclusion16 decks267 decks
-6%synergy
Chaos Warp
6.0%inclusion16 decks267 decks
-16%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.6%inclusion15 decks267 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.3%inclusion14 decks266 decks
-4%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.2%inclusion14 decks267 decks
2%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.2%inclusion14 decks267 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Decree of Justice
62%inclusion165 decks267 decks
61%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
57%inclusion151 decks267 decks
55%synergy
Slice and Dice
48%inclusion128 decks267 decks
47%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
45%inclusion116 decks259 decks
44%synergy
Windfall
29%inclusion77 decks267 decks
19%synergy
Sweltering Suns
26%inclusion69 decks267 decks
25%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
25%inclusion66 decks267 decks
21%synergy
Lórien Revealed
22%inclusion60 decks267 decks
20%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
22%inclusion60 decks267 decks
18%synergy
Step Through
21%inclusion56 decks267 decks
20%synergy
Migratory Route
17%inclusion46 decks267 decks
16%synergy
Trade the Helm
15%inclusion38 decks259 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion29 decks267 decks
-12%synergy
Descend upon the Sinful
8.2%inclusion22 decks267 decks
8%synergy
Sacred Excavation
7.5%inclusion20 decks267 decks
7%synergy
Decree of Annihilation
6.7%inclusion18 decks267 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.4%inclusion17 decks267 decks
-3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.0%inclusion16 decks267 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Monument to Endurance
65%inclusion169 decks259 decks
64%synergy
Abandoned Sarcophagus
55%inclusion146 decks267 decks
53%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
43%inclusion116 decks267 decks
41%synergy
Currency Converter
16%inclusion43 decks267 decks
16%synergy
Bag of Holding
15%inclusion41 decks267 decks
15%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
13%inclusion34 decks267 decks
11%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
12%inclusion30 decks259 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.6%inclusion23 decks267 decks
-3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.2%inclusion22 decks267 decks
-16%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
6.7%inclusion18 decks267 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.4%inclusion17 decks267 decks
-18%synergy
Enchantments
Ominous Seas
67%inclusion178 decks267 decks
64%synergy
New Perspectives
64%inclusion170 decks267 decks
62%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
62%inclusion166 decks267 decks
58%synergy
Astral Slide
61%inclusion162 decks267 decks
60%synergy
Decree of Silence
56%inclusion149 decks267 decks
55%synergy
Crystalline Resonance
46%inclusion124 decks267 decks
46%synergy
Drake Haven
39%inclusion104 decks267 decks
38%synergy
Shark Typhoon
33%inclusion89 decks267 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Rift
27%inclusion72 decks267 decks
26%synergy
Improbable Alliance
24%inclusion63 decks267 decks
22%synergy
Escape Protocol
19%inclusion52 decks267 decks
19%synergy
Impact Tremors
17%inclusion46 decks267 decks
5%synergy
Unpredictable Cyclone
15%inclusion41 decks267 decks
15%synergy
Divine Visitation
13%inclusion36 decks267 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion35 decks267 decks
1%synergy
Anointed Procession
12%inclusion31 decks267 decks
6%synergy
Warleader's Call
11%inclusion29 decks267 decks
3%synergy
Lay Claim
10%inclusion28 decks267 decks
10%synergy
Spirit Cairn
8.6%inclusion23 decks267 decks
8%synergy
Curiosity
8.6%inclusion23 decks267 decks
5%synergy
Flame Blitz
8.2%inclusion22 decks267 decks
8%synergy
Hoofprints of the Stag
6.7%inclusion18 decks267 decks
7%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
6.4%inclusion17 decks265 decks
2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.4%inclusion17 decks267 decks
3%synergy
Intangible Virtue
6.4%inclusion17 decks267 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Master of Time
24%inclusion65 decks267 decks
21%synergy
Chandra, Flamecaller
9.0%inclusion24 decks267 decks
8%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
6.7%inclusion18 decks267 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Desert of the True
84%inclusion224 decks267 decks
82%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
82%inclusion219 decks267 decks
80%synergy
Reliquary Tower
70%inclusion187 decks267 decks
36%synergy
Blasted Landscape
46%inclusion122 decks267 decks
45%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
23%inclusion61 decks267 decks
20%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion40 decks267 decks
9%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion30 decks267 decks
-2%synergy
Hostile Desert
7.1%inclusion19 decks267 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.7%inclusion18 decks267 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion241 decks267 decks
2%synergy
Sol Ring
89%inclusion238 decks267 decks
0%synergy
Raugrin Crystal
84%inclusion223 decks267 decks
80%synergy
Azorius Signet
59%inclusion157 decks267 decks
25%synergy
Izzet Signet
56%inclusion150 decks267 decks
23%synergy
Boros Signet
48%inclusion128 decks267 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
35%inclusion93 decks267 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
31%inclusion83 decks267 decks
-14%synergy
Talisman of Progress
29%inclusion77 decks267 decks
-17%synergy
Thought Vessel
28%inclusion74 decks267 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
28%inclusion74 decks267 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion51 decks267 decks
-13%synergy
Mind Stone
9.4%inclusion25 decks267 decks
-4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.2%inclusion22 decks267 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion265 decks267 decks
4%synergy
Island
99%inclusion264 decks267 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion258 decks267 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion258 decks267 decks
2%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
93%inclusion247 decks267 decks
80%synergy
Raugrin Triome
78%inclusion208 decks267 decks
41%synergy
Ash Barrens
69%inclusion184 decks267 decks
62%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion166 decks267 decks
1%synergy
Perilous Landscape
57%inclusion150 decks265 decks
37%synergy
Mystic Monastery
53%inclusion141 decks267 decks
-6%synergy
Shivan Reef
51%inclusion137 decks267 decks
11%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
51%inclusion137 decks267 decks
10%synergy
Steam Vents
50%inclusion134 decks267 decks
10%synergy
Sacred Foundry
48%inclusion129 decks267 decks
8%synergy
Glittering Massif
44%inclusion56 decks127 decks
37%synergy
Prairie Stream
43%inclusion114 decks267 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
41%inclusion109 decks267 decks
28%synergy
Azorius Chancery
39%inclusion105 decks267 decks
27%synergy
Capital City
36%inclusion59 decks164 decks
35%synergy
Boros Garrison
33%inclusion88 decks267 decks
23%synergy
Night Market
33%inclusion85 decks259 decks
32%synergy
Training Center
33%inclusion87 decks267 decks
1%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
31%inclusion84 decks267 decks
9%synergy
Sea of Clouds
31%inclusion83 decks267 decks
0%synergy
Spectator Seating
30%inclusion81 decks267 decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
30%inclusion81 decks267 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
30%inclusion80 decks267 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
28%inclusion76 decks267 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
22%inclusion60 decks267 decks
-29%synergy
Battlefield Forge
22%inclusion59 decks267 decks
-19%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
21%inclusion57 decks267 decks
-13%synergy
Glacial Fortress
19%inclusion51 decks267 decks
-34%synergy
Deserted Beach
19%inclusion51 decks267 decks
-4%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
18%inclusion49 decks267 decks
-31%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion47 decks267 decks
6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
16%inclusion42 decks267 decks
-7%synergy
Sundown Pass
13%inclusion34 decks267 decks
-7%synergy
Volcanic Island
12%inclusion31 decks267 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion31 decks267 decks
8%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
11%inclusion30 decks267 decks
5%synergy
Tundra
10%inclusion28 decks267 decks
-1%synergy
Plateau
10%inclusion27 decks267 decks
-1%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
10%inclusion26 decks267 decks
4%synergy
Rugged Prairie
9.4%inclusion25 decks267 decks
-12%synergy
Fiery Islet
9.4%inclusion25 decks267 decks
3%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
9.0%inclusion24 decks267 decks
-14%synergy
Mystic Gate
8.2%inclusion22 decks267 decks
-4%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.9%inclusion21 decks267 decks
0%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.1%inclusion19 decks266 decks
0%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
7.1%inclusion19 decks267 decks
1%synergy