Gavi, Nest Warden (Commander) - Expensive 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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MTGStocks
Agna Qel'a
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Mongoose Lizard
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Forgotten Cave
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
90%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
89%synergy
Smoldering Crater
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
87%synergy
Drifting Meadow
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
87%synergy
Remote Isle
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
87%synergy
Secluded Steppe
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
85%synergy
Astral Drift
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
80%synergy
Monument to Endurance
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
80%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
80%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
80%synergy
Top Cards
Teferi's Ageless Insight
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
77%synergy
Valiant Rescuer
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
76%synergy
Dismantling Wave
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
74%synergy
Tectonic Reformation
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
72%synergy
Countervailing Winds
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
73%synergy
Fluctuator
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
72%synergy
Astral Slide
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
69%synergy
Neutralize
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
68%synergy
Akroma's Vengeance
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
65%synergy
Drannith Stinger
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
65%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Protection
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Rhystic Study
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Smothering Tithe
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Ephara, God of the Polis
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
54%synergy
Curator of Mysteries
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
54%synergy
Brallin, Skyshark Rider
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
55%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
50%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
51%synergy
Herald of the Forgotten
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
47%synergy
The Locust God
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Waxen Shapethief
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Homunculus Horde
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Drannith Healer
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Flourishing Fox
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Esper Sentinel
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Containment Construct
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Eternal Dragon
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Rooting Moloch
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Yidaro, Wandering Monster
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Timeless Dragon
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Rhet-Tomb Mystic
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Vedalken Aethermage
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Spellpyre Phoenix
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Monstrosity of the Lake
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Basri, Tomorrow's Champion
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Archaeomancer
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Eagles of the North
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Marauding Mako
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Scrounging Skyray
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Jo Grant
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Ruin Grinder
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Oliphaunt
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Sun Titan
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Enduring Innocence
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Detective of the Month
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Mulldrifter
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Captain Howler, Sea Scourge
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Chasm Skulker
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Complicate
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
66%synergy
Forsake the Worldly
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
65%synergy
Miscalculation
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
62%synergy
Angelsong
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
58%synergy
Hieroglyphic Illumination
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
-24%synergy
Shredded Sails
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Starstorm
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Rebuild
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Zenith Flare
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Gallant Strike
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Clear
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Rescind
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Radiant's Judgment
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Akroma's Blessing
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Choking Tethers
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Censor
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Deem Worthy
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Mage's Guile
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Skycrash
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Mental Journey
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Wipe Clean
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Deflecting Swat
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Dovin's Veto
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Drain
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Silence
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Path to Exile
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-38%synergy
Pursue Glory
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Trip Up
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Brainstorm
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-13%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Coordinated Charge
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-15%synergy
Djeru's Renunciation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Spell Snip
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Counterspell
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-28%synergy
Fuel the Flames
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Chaos Warp
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-15%synergy
Startling Development
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Scour for Scrap
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Decree of Justice
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
58%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Lórien Revealed
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Step Through
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Slice and Dice
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Sweltering Suns
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Trade the Helm
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Windfall
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Go for Blood
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Fabricate
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Fractured Sanity
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Decree of Annihilation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Reconstruct History
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Migratory Route
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Limits of Solidarity
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Solve the Equation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Past in Flames
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Abandoned Sarcophagus
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
58%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Currency Converter
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Bag of Holding
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Coat of Arms
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
New Perspectives
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
62%synergy
Ominous Seas
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
57%synergy
Cast Out
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
58%synergy
Decree of Silence
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
58%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
41%synergy
Crystalline Resonance
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Drake Haven
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Shark Typhoon
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Rift
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Flame Blitz
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Anointed Procession
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Improbable Alliance
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Impact Tremors
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Escape Protocol
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Curiosity
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Warleader's Call
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Ophidian Eye
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Divine Visitation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Unpredictable Cyclone
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Poetic Ingenuity
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Lay Claim
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Master of Time
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Desert of the Fervent
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
72%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
72%synergy
Desert of the True
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
72%synergy
Reliquary Tower
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Blasted Landscape
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
58%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Tolaria West
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Mistveil Plains
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Sol Ring
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Raugrin Crystal
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
67%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Azorius Signet
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Signet
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Signet
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
89%synergy
Sacred Foundry
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
56%synergy
Raugrin Triome
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
59%synergy
Steam Vents
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
56%synergy
Plateau
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
85%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
52%synergy
Tundra
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
81%synergy
Island
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Mountain
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
72%synergy
Arid Mesa
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
57%synergy
Flooded Strand
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
45%synergy
Scalding Tarn
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Ash Barrens
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Perilous Landscape
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Spectator Seating
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Training Center
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Sea of Clouds
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Glittering Massif
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
30%synergy
Night Market
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
-28%synergy
Capital City
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
29%synergy
Mystic Monastery
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-33%synergy
Shivan Reef
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-18%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Battlefield Forge
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-23%synergy
Sulfur Falls
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-33%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Windswept Heath
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Glacial Fortress
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-38%synergy
Deserted Beach
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Fiery Islet
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Azorius Chancery
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Wooded Foothills
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Boros Garrison
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-20%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Prairie Stream
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-33%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-42%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy