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
4.5%inclusion3 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Agna Qel'a
3.4%inclusion2 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
3.3%inclusion4 decks123 decks
-2%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
3.0%inclusion2 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Giant Koi
1.7%inclusion2 decks121 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Forgotten Cave
95%inclusion267 decks281 decks
92%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
95%inclusion268 decks281 decks
91%synergy
Secluded Steppe
94%inclusion265 decks281 decks
91%synergy
Remote Isle
92%inclusion258 decks281 decks
90%synergy
Drifting Meadow
91%inclusion256 decks281 decks
89%synergy
Smoldering Crater
91%inclusion255 decks281 decks
89%synergy
Astral Drift
88%inclusion248 decks281 decks
87%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
85%inclusion239 decks281 decks
83%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
84%inclusion236 decks281 decks
82%synergy
Neutralize
84%inclusion235 decks281 decks
82%synergy
Top Cards
Dismantling Wave
77%inclusion217 decks281 decks
73%synergy
Tectonic Reformation
77%inclusion216 decks281 decks
75%synergy
Fluctuator
76%inclusion214 decks281 decks
75%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
74%inclusion208 decks281 decks
69%synergy
Valiant Rescuer
74%inclusion208 decks281 decks
73%synergy
Akroma's Vengeance
72%inclusion201 decks281 decks
70%synergy
Cast Out
70%inclusion198 decks281 decks
69%synergy
Drannith Stinger
69%inclusion194 decks281 decks
68%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
68%inclusion191 decks281 decks
66%synergy
Curator of Mysteries
67%inclusion189 decks281 decks
66%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
36%inclusion101 decks281 decks
20%synergy
Rhystic Study
20%inclusion56 decks281 decks
0%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
19%inclusion52 decks281 decks
3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
14%inclusion39 decks281 decks
-5%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14%inclusion39 decks281 decks
-4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion38 decks281 decks
-1%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
12%inclusion34 decks281 decks
11%synergy
Mystical Tutor
5.7%inclusion16 decks281 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
The Locust God
64%inclusion179 decks281 decks
57%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
57%inclusion160 decks281 decks
55%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
56%inclusion156 decks281 decks
54%synergy
Brallin, Skyshark Rider
48%inclusion134 decks281 decks
47%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
42%inclusion116 decks273 decks
41%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
42%inclusion119 decks281 decks
41%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
42%inclusion119 decks281 decks
41%synergy
Herald of the Forgotten
41%inclusion116 decks281 decks
40%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
38%inclusion106 decks281 decks
34%synergy
Rooting Moloch
36%inclusion102 decks281 decks
36%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
35%inclusion99 decks281 decks
34%synergy
Homunculus Horde
35%inclusion96 decks276 decks
34%synergy
Flourishing Fox
34%inclusion96 decks281 decks
33%synergy
Yidaro, Wandering Monster
30%inclusion85 decks281 decks
29%synergy
Containment Construct
30%inclusion84 decks281 decks
29%synergy
Drannith Healer
30%inclusion83 decks281 decks
29%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
28%inclusion79 decks281 decks
27%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
27%inclusion75 decks281 decks
26%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
26%inclusion73 decks281 decks
25%synergy
Sun Titan
26%inclusion72 decks281 decks
20%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
25%inclusion70 decks281 decks
24%synergy
Waxen Shapethief
24%inclusion65 decks273 decks
23%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
23%inclusion65 decks280 decks
22%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
23%inclusion65 decks281 decks
21%synergy
Marauding Mako
23%inclusion63 decks273 decks
22%synergy
Basri, Tomorrow's Champion
20%inclusion54 decks273 decks
19%synergy
Eternal Dragon
20%inclusion55 decks281 decks
19%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
19%inclusion54 decks281 decks
15%synergy
Scrounging Skyray
19%inclusion52 decks273 decks
18%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
18%inclusion51 decks276 decks
18%synergy
Spellpyre Phoenix
18%inclusion50 decks281 decks
17%synergy
Esper Sentinel
15%inclusion43 decks281 decks
-4%synergy
Rhet-Tomb Mystic
15%inclusion40 decks273 decks
14%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
14%inclusion40 decks281 decks
10%synergy
Vedalken Aethermage
14%inclusion38 decks281 decks
13%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
13%inclusion37 decks281 decks
10%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
13%inclusion37 decks281 decks
13%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
13%inclusion37 decks281 decks
8%synergy
Akim, the Soaring Wind
12%inclusion35 decks281 decks
12%synergy
Chasm Skulker
12%inclusion34 decks281 decks
10%synergy
Detective of the Month
12%inclusion33 decks281 decks
11%synergy
Timeless Dragon
12%inclusion33 decks281 decks
11%synergy
Captain Howler, Sea Scourge
12%inclusion32 decks273 decks
11%synergy
The Council of Four
10%inclusion29 decks281 decks
8%synergy
Jo Grant
10%inclusion29 decks281 decks
10%synergy
Drownyard Lurker
10%inclusion28 decks279 decks
10%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
10%inclusion28 decks281 decks
5%synergy
Aven Wind Guide
9.3%inclusion26 decks281 decks
8%synergy
Savai Thundermane
8.9%inclusion25 decks281 decks
9%synergy
Ethereal Investigator
8.5%inclusion24 decks281 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Forsake the Worldly
64%inclusion181 decks281 decks
63%synergy
Complicate
59%inclusion166 decks281 decks
58%synergy
Countervailing Winds
58%inclusion164 decks281 decks
57%synergy
Hieroglyphic Illumination
57%inclusion161 decks281 decks
56%synergy
Angelsong
51%inclusion144 decks281 decks
50%synergy
Starstorm
48%inclusion134 decks281 decks
47%synergy
Miscalculation
46%inclusion129 decks281 decks
45%synergy
Zenith Flare
45%inclusion126 decks281 decks
44%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
35%inclusion98 decks281 decks
-34%synergy
Radiant's Judgment
34%inclusion96 decks281 decks
34%synergy
Shredded Sails
32%inclusion91 decks281 decks
32%synergy
Rebuild
29%inclusion82 decks281 decks
29%synergy
Akroma's Blessing
28%inclusion78 decks281 decks
27%synergy
Gallant Strike
26%inclusion72 decks273 decks
26%synergy
Mage's Guile
20%inclusion57 decks281 decks
20%synergy
Path to Exile
20%inclusion56 decks281 decks
-29%synergy
Censor
19%inclusion52 decks281 decks
18%synergy
Rescind
16%inclusion46 decks281 decks
16%synergy
Clear
14%inclusion39 decks281 decks
14%synergy
Choking Tethers
14%inclusion38 decks281 decks
13%synergy
Deem Worthy
14%inclusion38 decks281 decks
13%synergy
Counterspell
13%inclusion37 decks281 decks
-22%synergy
Gilded Light
12%inclusion33 decks281 decks
11%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion32 decks281 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion27 decks281 decks
-7%synergy
Skycrash
9.2%inclusion25 decks273 decks
9%synergy
Fuel the Flames
8.1%inclusion22 decks273 decks
8%synergy
Dovin's Veto
7.8%inclusion22 decks281 decks
-11%synergy
Wipe Clean
7.5%inclusion21 decks281 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
7.1%inclusion20 decks281 decks
-13%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.1%inclusion20 decks281 decks
-7%synergy
Trip Up
6.6%inclusion18 decks273 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.4%inclusion18 decks281 decks
-5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
5.7%inclusion16 decks281 decks
-6%synergy
Chaos Warp
5.7%inclusion16 decks281 decks
-16%synergy
Generous Gift
5.7%inclusion16 decks281 decks
-16%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.3%inclusion15 decks281 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.0%inclusion14 decks280 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Decree of Justice
62%inclusion174 decks281 decks
61%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
57%inclusion160 decks281 decks
56%synergy
Slice and Dice
49%inclusion137 decks281 decks
48%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
43%inclusion117 decks273 decks
42%synergy
Windfall
29%inclusion82 decks281 decks
19%synergy
Sweltering Suns
25%inclusion70 decks281 decks
24%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
24%inclusion68 decks281 decks
21%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
23%inclusion66 decks281 decks
19%synergy
Lórien Revealed
22%inclusion63 decks281 decks
20%synergy
Step Through
20%inclusion57 decks281 decks
19%synergy
Migratory Route
17%inclusion48 decks281 decks
16%synergy
Trade the Helm
15%inclusion41 decks273 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion31 decks281 decks
-12%synergy
Descend upon the Sinful
8.2%inclusion23 decks281 decks
8%synergy
Sacred Excavation
7.5%inclusion21 decks281 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.1%inclusion20 decks281 decks
-2%synergy
Decree of Annihilation
6.8%inclusion19 decks281 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.7%inclusion16 decks281 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Monument to Endurance
65%inclusion178 decks273 decks
63%synergy
Abandoned Sarcophagus
56%inclusion156 decks281 decks
54%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
45%inclusion127 decks281 decks
43%synergy
Currency Converter
16%inclusion45 decks281 decks
16%synergy
Bag of Holding
15%inclusion42 decks281 decks
14%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
13%inclusion36 decks281 decks
11%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
12%inclusion33 decks273 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.5%inclusion24 decks281 decks
-16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.8%inclusion22 decks281 decks
-4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.5%inclusion21 decks281 decks
-17%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
6.4%inclusion18 decks281 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Ominous Seas
66%inclusion185 decks281 decks
64%synergy
New Perspectives
63%inclusion177 decks281 decks
62%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
62%inclusion174 decks281 decks
58%synergy
Astral Slide
60%inclusion168 decks281 decks
59%synergy
Decree of Silence
54%inclusion153 decks281 decks
54%synergy
Crystalline Resonance
46%inclusion130 decks281 decks
45%synergy
Drake Haven
40%inclusion112 decks281 decks
39%synergy
Shark Typhoon
33%inclusion94 decks281 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Rift
27%inclusion77 decks281 decks
27%synergy
Improbable Alliance
23%inclusion65 decks281 decks
22%synergy
Escape Protocol
19%inclusion52 decks281 decks
18%synergy
Impact Tremors
17%inclusion49 decks281 decks
6%synergy
Unpredictable Cyclone
16%inclusion44 decks281 decks
15%synergy
Divine Visitation
13%inclusion36 decks281 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion36 decks281 decks
1%synergy
Anointed Procession
12%inclusion34 decks281 decks
6%synergy
Lay Claim
11%inclusion32 decks281 decks
11%synergy
Warleader's Call
11%inclusion30 decks281 decks
3%synergy
Curiosity
9.3%inclusion26 decks281 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Cairn
8.9%inclusion25 decks281 decks
9%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
7.5%inclusion21 decks279 decks
3%synergy
Flame Blitz
7.5%inclusion21 decks281 decks
7%synergy
Intangible Virtue
6.4%inclusion18 decks281 decks
3%synergy
Hoofprints of the Stag
6.4%inclusion18 decks281 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.7%inclusion16 decks281 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Master of Time
24%inclusion67 decks281 decks
21%synergy
Chandra, Flamecaller
8.9%inclusion25 decks281 decks
8%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
6.4%inclusion18 decks281 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Desert of the True
82%inclusion230 decks281 decks
80%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
82%inclusion230 decks281 decks
80%synergy
Reliquary Tower
71%inclusion199 decks281 decks
37%synergy
Blasted Landscape
45%inclusion127 decks281 decks
44%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
22%inclusion62 decks281 decks
19%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion40 decks281 decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion31 decks281 decks
-2%synergy
Hostile Desert
6.8%inclusion19 decks281 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.4%inclusion18 decks281 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion253 decks281 decks
2%synergy
Sol Ring
89%inclusion251 decks281 decks
0%synergy
Raugrin Crystal
83%inclusion232 decks281 decks
79%synergy
Azorius Signet
58%inclusion164 decks281 decks
26%synergy
Izzet Signet
56%inclusion158 decks281 decks
23%synergy
Boros Signet
48%inclusion136 decks281 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
36%inclusion102 decks281 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
31%inclusion88 decks281 decks
-13%synergy
Talisman of Progress
30%inclusion83 decks281 decks
-16%synergy
Thought Vessel
29%inclusion81 decks281 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
27%inclusion76 decks281 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion55 decks281 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion27 decks281 decks
-3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.2%inclusion23 decks281 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.7%inclusion16 decks281 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion278 decks281 decks
4%synergy
Island
99%inclusion277 decks281 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion271 decks281 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion270 decks281 decks
2%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
92%inclusion259 decks281 decks
79%synergy
Raugrin Triome
77%inclusion216 decks281 decks
40%synergy
Ash Barrens
69%inclusion194 decks281 decks
62%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion176 decks281 decks
1%synergy
Perilous Landscape
55%inclusion154 decks279 decks
36%synergy
Shivan Reef
53%inclusion148 decks281 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Monastery
53%inclusion148 decks281 decks
-6%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
51%inclusion142 decks281 decks
10%synergy
Steam Vents
49%inclusion139 decks281 decks
9%synergy
Sacred Foundry
49%inclusion137 decks281 decks
8%synergy
Glittering Massif
43%inclusion63 decks145 decks
36%synergy
Prairie Stream
43%inclusion120 decks281 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
41%inclusion115 decks281 decks
29%synergy
Azorius Chancery
39%inclusion109 decks281 decks
26%synergy
Capital City
36%inclusion65 decks180 decks
35%synergy
Boros Garrison
33%inclusion92 decks281 decks
23%synergy
Training Center
32%inclusion91 decks281 decks
1%synergy
Night Market
32%inclusion87 decks273 decks
31%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
31%inclusion88 decks281 decks
9%synergy
Sea of Clouds
31%inclusion87 decks281 decks
0%synergy
Arid Mesa
30%inclusion85 decks281 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
30%inclusion85 decks281 decks
3%synergy
Spectator Seating
30%inclusion84 decks281 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
28%inclusion79 decks281 decks
-1%synergy
Battlefield Forge
23%inclusion64 decks281 decks
-19%synergy
Sulfur Falls
22%inclusion62 decks281 decks
-30%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
20%inclusion57 decks281 decks
-15%synergy
Deserted Beach
20%inclusion55 decks281 decks
-3%synergy
Glacial Fortress
20%inclusion55 decks281 decks
-34%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
18%inclusion50 decks281 decks
-32%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion48 decks281 decks
6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
16%inclusion45 decks281 decks
-7%synergy
Sundown Pass
12%inclusion35 decks281 decks
-7%synergy
Volcanic Island
12%inclusion33 decks281 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion32 decks281 decks
8%synergy
Rugged Prairie
11%inclusion30 decks281 decks
-11%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
11%inclusion30 decks281 decks
4%synergy
Plateau
10%inclusion29 decks281 decks
-1%synergy
Tundra
10%inclusion29 decks281 decks
-1%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
10%inclusion27 decks281 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Islet
9.3%inclusion26 decks281 decks
3%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
8.9%inclusion25 decks281 decks
-14%synergy
Mystic Gate
8.2%inclusion23 decks281 decks
-4%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.8%inclusion22 decks281 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Triumph
7.1%inclusion20 decks281 decks
-17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.8%inclusion19 decks280 decks
0%synergy