Optimus Prime, Hero (Commander)

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Lasting Tarfire
8.5%inclusion53 decks625 decks
8%synergy
Big Mother Mouser
5.9%inclusion16 decks273 decks
5%synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord
5.5%inclusion29 decks524 decks
5%synergy
Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior
3.7%inclusion10 decks273 decks
3%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
3.4%inclusion21 decks617 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
60%inclusion2.58K decks4.31K decks
59%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
54%inclusion2.33K decks4.31K decks
53%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
54%inclusion2.33K decks4.31K decks
53%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
51%inclusion2.20K decks4.31K decks
50%synergy
Foundry Inspector
55%inclusion2.39K decks4.31K decks
48%synergy
Steel Overseer
57%inclusion2.48K decks4.31K decks
48%synergy
Abzan Falconer
48%inclusion2.08K decks4.31K decks
46%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
58%inclusion2.52K decks4.31K decks
46%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
44%inclusion1.88K decks4.31K decks
42%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
54%inclusion2.33K decks4.31K decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion2.75K decks4.31K decks
-4%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion2.18K decks4.31K decks
2%synergy
Counterspell
48%inclusion2.08K decks4.31K decks
13%synergy
Dispatch
48%inclusion2.07K decks4.31K decks
34%synergy
Wake the Past
44%inclusion1.90K decks4.31K decks
34%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
44%inclusion1.88K decks4.31K decks
41%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
43%inclusion1.85K decks4.31K decks
40%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
42%inclusion783 decks1.85K decks
26%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
42%inclusion1.81K decks4.31K decks
25%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
42%inclusion1.79K decks4.31K decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
16%inclusion678 decks4.31K decks
-3%synergy
Rhystic Study
16%inclusion677 decks4.31K decks
-3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion662 decks4.31K decks
1%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14%inclusion586 decks4.31K decks
-3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
13%inclusion563 decks4.31K decks
-2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion462 decks4.31K decks
-5%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion434 decks4.31K decks
-4%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.3%inclusion356 decks4.31K decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
41%inclusion1.76K decks4.31K decks
36%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
39%inclusion1.67K decks4.31K decks
33%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
36%inclusion1.57K decks4.31K decks
24%synergy
Surge Conductor
35%inclusion653 decks1.85K decks
22%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
35%inclusion1.50K decks4.31K decks
29%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
33%inclusion1.41K decks4.31K decks
31%synergy
Esper Sentinel
32%inclusion1.38K decks4.31K decks
12%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
31%inclusion1.27K decks4.06K decks
23%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
31%inclusion620 decks2K decks
20%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
31%inclusion1.34K decks4.31K decks
30%synergy
Bronze Guardian
30%inclusion1.31K decks4.31K decks
28%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
30%inclusion1.27K decks4.31K decks
28%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
28%inclusion1.20K decks4.31K decks
27%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
26%inclusion1.06K decks4.02K decks
26%synergy
Lion Sash
26%inclusion1.12K decks4.31K decks
24%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
25%inclusion1.08K decks4.31K decks
19%synergy
Thrummingbird
25%inclusion1.08K decks4.31K decks
16%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
24%inclusion1.04K decks4.31K decks
22%synergy
Danny Pink
24%inclusion1.03K decks4.31K decks
22%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
22%inclusion970 decks4.31K decks
19%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
22%inclusion932 decks4.31K decks
21%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
22%inclusion928 decks4.31K decks
15%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
21%inclusion895 decks4.31K decks
19%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
20%inclusion864 decks4.31K decks
19%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
19%inclusion841 decks4.31K decks
11%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
19%inclusion834 decks4.31K decks
19%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
18%inclusion554 decks3.04K decks
16%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
18%inclusion544 decks2.99K decks
16%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
18%inclusion318 decks1.75K decks
16%synergy
Thought Monitor
17%inclusion720 decks4.31K decks
10%synergy
Thundering Raiju
16%inclusion704 decks4.31K decks
14%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
15%inclusion658 decks4.31K decks
15%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
15%inclusion632 decks4.31K decks
14%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
14%inclusion625 decks4.31K decks
14%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
14%inclusion608 decks4.31K decks
14%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
14%inclusion584 decks4.31K decks
13%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
13%inclusion574 decks4.31K decks
9%synergy
Axgard Artisan
12%inclusion528 decks4.31K decks
12%synergy
Hangarback Walker
12%inclusion499 decks4.31K decks
7%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
11%inclusion494 decks4.31K decks
11%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
11%inclusion491 decks4.31K decks
8%synergy
Grateful Apparition
11%inclusion468 decks4.31K decks
7%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
10%inclusion452 decks4.31K decks
10%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
10%inclusion451 decks4.31K decks
9%synergy
Walking Ballista
10%inclusion447 decks4.31K decks
7%synergy
The Reality Chip
10%inclusion443 decks4.31K decks
7%synergy
Research Thief
10%inclusion438 decks4.31K decks
10%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
10%inclusion385 decks3.85K decks
5%synergy
Reluctant Role Model
10%inclusion361 decks3.65K decks
10%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
10%inclusion410 decks4.31K decks
4%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
38%inclusion1.62K decks4.31K decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
32%inclusion1.38K decks4.31K decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion1.35K decks4.31K decks
9%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
27%inclusion1.14K decks4.31K decks
19%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion1.02K decks4.31K decks
8%synergy
Experimental Augury
23%inclusion987 decks4.31K decks
15%synergy
Dovin's Veto
18%inclusion781 decks4.31K decks
-1%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion599 decks4.31K decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion567 decks4.31K decks
-3%synergy
Ripples of Potential
12%inclusion504 decks4.31K decks
2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion479 decks4.31K decks
-9%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion446 decks4.31K decks
0%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion421 decks4.31K decks
-10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
8.9%inclusion386 decks4.31K decks
-5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.6%inclusion371 decks4.31K decks
-1%synergy
Disenchant
8.6%inclusion370 decks4.31K decks
7%synergy
Wear // Tear
8.5%inclusion367 decks4.31K decks
2%synergy
Swan Song
8.1%inclusion350 decks4.31K decks
-9%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
7.8%inclusion336 decks4.31K decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.4%inclusion318 decks4.31K decks
-5%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
6.6%inclusion286 decks4.31K decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.6%inclusion284 decks4.31K decks
6%synergy
Legion Leadership
6.0%inclusion244 decks4.05K decks
0%synergy
Desynchronization
6.0%inclusion236 decks3.95K decks
4%synergy
Serum Snare
5.7%inclusion246 decks4.31K decks
5%synergy
Slip Out the Back
5.1%inclusion222 decks4.31K decks
3%synergy
Abrade
5.1%inclusion219 decks4.31K decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
37%inclusion1.61K decks4.31K decks
29%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
35%inclusion1.51K decks4.31K decks
24%synergy
Damning Verdict
29%inclusion1.27K decks4.31K decks
27%synergy
Thoughtcast
29%inclusion1.25K decks4.31K decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion1.11K decks4.31K decks
3%synergy
Fabricate
26%inclusion1.10K decks4.31K decks
18%synergy
One with the Machine
20%inclusion842 decks4.31K decks
16%synergy
Wave Goodbye
16%inclusion698 decks4.31K decks
15%synergy
Requisition Raid
15%inclusion616 decks4.24K decks
12%synergy
Voyage Home
13%inclusion390 decks3K decks
10%synergy
Contentious Plan
11%inclusion465 decks4.31K decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion455 decks4.31K decks
-1%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion417 decks4.31K decks
1%synergy
Supreme Verdict
9.3%inclusion400 decks4.31K decks
-4%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
6.4%inclusion278 decks4.31K decks
6%synergy
Delete
6.3%inclusion270 decks4.31K decks
6%synergy
Dance of the Manse
5.8%inclusion252 decks4.31K decks
4%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
5.7%inclusion247 decks4.31K decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.2%inclusion225 decks4.31K decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
41%inclusion761 decks1.88K decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion1.63K decks4.31K decks
13%synergy
Lux Artillery
34%inclusion1.45K decks4.31K decks
28%synergy
The Ozolith
31%inclusion1.34K decks4.31K decks
28%synergy
Unwinding Clock
28%inclusion1.20K decks4.31K decks
22%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
27%inclusion1.15K decks4.31K decks
24%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
22%inclusion412 decks1.85K decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion795 decks4.31K decks
-6%synergy
Salvation Engine
15%inclusion445 decks2.99K decks
14%synergy
Insight Engine
15%inclusion273 decks1.85K decks
1%synergy
Mechtitan Core
14%inclusion620 decks4.31K decks
14%synergy
Cloud Key
13%inclusion575 decks4.31K decks
7%synergy
Mystic Forge
13%inclusion550 decks4.31K decks
7%synergy
Bident of Thassa
11%inclusion490 decks4.31K decks
2%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
11%inclusion487 decks4.31K decks
11%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
11%inclusion475 decks4.31K decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion473 decks4.31K decks
0%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
11%inclusion464 decks4.31K decks
7%synergy
Sculpting Steel
10%inclusion445 decks4.31K decks
8%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
10%inclusion399 decks3.95K decks
5%synergy
Imposter Mech
8.8%inclusion381 decks4.31K decks
8%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
8.3%inclusion154 decks1.85K decks
-1%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
8.3%inclusion358 decks4.31K decks
7%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
8.1%inclusion351 decks4.31K decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Forge
8.1%inclusion350 decks4.31K decks
7%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
7.7%inclusion333 decks4.31K decks
7%synergy
Parhelion II
7.7%inclusion332 decks4.31K decks
7%synergy
Moxite Refinery
7.7%inclusion142 decks1.85K decks
-1%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
7.0%inclusion297 decks4.23K decks
4%synergy
Weatherlight
7.0%inclusion300 decks4.31K decks
6%synergy
The Indomitable
6.8%inclusion292 decks4.31K decks
6%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
6.2%inclusion87 decks1.40K decks
4%synergy
The Key to the Vault
6.2%inclusion264 decks4.25K decks
3%synergy
Throne of Geth
6.0%inclusion258 decks4.31K decks
5%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
6.0%inclusion257 decks4.31K decks
5%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
5.9%inclusion255 decks4.31K decks
6%synergy
Reaver Titan
5.8%inclusion248 decks4.31K decks
5%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
5.8%inclusion248 decks4.31K decks
5%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
5.6%inclusion240 decks4.31K decks
5%synergy
The Seriema
5.5%inclusion109 decks2K decks
0%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
5.2%inclusion223 decks4.31K decks
4%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.1%inclusion219 decks4.31K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Together Forever
34%inclusion1.47K decks4.31K decks
33%synergy
Resourceful Defense
29%inclusion1.23K decks4.31K decks
22%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
27%inclusion1.15K decks4.31K decks
25%synergy
Tempered Steel
20%inclusion884 decks4.31K decks
20%synergy
Felidar Retreat
18%inclusion788 decks4.31K decks
17%synergy
All Will Be One
15%inclusion631 decks4.31K decks
9%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
11%inclusion461 decks4.31K decks
8%synergy
True Conviction
11%inclusion459 decks4.31K decks
9%synergy
Inexorable Tide
10%inclusion427 decks4.31K decks
4%synergy
Storm the Vault
8.7%inclusion377 decks4.31K decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
8.0%inclusion344 decks4.31K decks
7%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
7.6%inclusion326 decks4.31K decks
7%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
7.5%inclusion325 decks4.31K decks
-17%synergy
Artificer Class
7.5%inclusion324 decks4.31K decks
6%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
7.3%inclusion190 decks2.62K decks
-5%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.1%inclusion261 decks4.31K decks
-6%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.0%inclusion258 decks4.31K decks
2%synergy
Mechanized Production
5.5%inclusion236 decks4.31K decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
16%inclusion679 decks4.31K decks
15%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
9.3%inclusion401 decks4.31K decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.6%inclusion131 decks2K decks
1%synergy
Chandra, Spark Hunter
6.5%inclusion197 decks3.04K decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
41%inclusion1.77K decks4.31K decks
28%synergy
Great Furnace
39%inclusion1.68K decks4.31K decks
27%synergy
Ancient Den
39%inclusion1.66K decks4.31K decks
26%synergy
Karn's Bastion
35%inclusion1.51K decks4.31K decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion1.13K decks4.31K decks
-8%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
23%inclusion999 decks4.31K decks
19%synergy
Buried Ruin
23%inclusion995 decks4.31K decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion962 decks4.31K decks
3%synergy
Academy Ruins
19%inclusion819 decks4.31K decks
12%synergy
Inventors' Fair
18%inclusion755 decks4.31K decks
10%synergy
Mech Hangar
13%inclusion573 decks4.31K decks
13%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
12%inclusion234 decks1.88K decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion457 decks4.31K decks
2%synergy
Archway of Innovation
9.1%inclusion363 decks4K decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.0%inclusion388 decks4.31K decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.6%inclusion372 decks4.31K decks
3%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
7.6%inclusion77 decks1.02K decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.7%inclusion232 decks4.04K decks
4%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
5.1%inclusion218 decks4.31K decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion3.93K decks4.31K decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion3.78K decks4.31K decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Signet
42%inclusion1.79K decks4.31K decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
38%inclusion1.65K decks4.31K decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
37%inclusion1.62K decks4.31K decks
-8%synergy
Boros Signet
37%inclusion1.60K decks4.31K decks
8%synergy
Izzet Signet
37%inclusion1.57K decks4.31K decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
36%inclusion1.57K decks4.31K decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion1.38K decks4.31K decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
26%inclusion1.11K decks4.31K decks
13%synergy
Solar Array
22%inclusion407 decks1.85K decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion786 decks4.31K decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion710 decks4.31K decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion642 decks4.31K decks
2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.1%inclusion348 decks4.31K decks
-2%synergy
The Aetherspark
8.0%inclusion244 decks3.04K decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.6%inclusion326 decks4.31K decks
5%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
7.4%inclusion318 decks4.31K decks
7%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
6.5%inclusion282 decks4.31K decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.1%inclusion263 decks4.31K decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
6.0%inclusion257 decks4.31K decks
0%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
5.9%inclusion233 decks3.95K decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion4.24K decks4.31K decks
3%synergy
Island
98%inclusion4.22K decks4.31K decks
2%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion4.18K decks4.31K decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion3.90K decks4.31K decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Monastery
61%inclusion2.63K decks4.31K decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion2.33K decks4.31K decks
-7%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
41%inclusion1.78K decks4.31K decks
-10%synergy
Glacial Fortress
41%inclusion1.76K decks4.31K decks
-14%synergy
Prairie Stream
41%inclusion1.75K decks4.31K decks
1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
39%inclusion1.69K decks4.31K decks
-13%synergy
Raugrin Triome
38%inclusion1.65K decks4.31K decks
1%synergy
Razortide Bridge
37%inclusion1.59K decks4.31K decks
24%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
35%inclusion1.53K decks4.31K decks
23%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
35%inclusion1.52K decks4.31K decks
-6%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
35%inclusion1.50K decks4.31K decks
22%synergy
Sacred Foundry
35%inclusion1.50K decks4.31K decks
-6%synergy
Steam Vents
34%inclusion1.45K decks4.31K decks
-7%synergy
Battlefield Forge
33%inclusion1.40K decks4.31K decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion1.31K decks4.31K decks
3%synergy
Shivan Reef
29%inclusion1.26K decks4.31K decks
-12%synergy
Spire of Industry
28%inclusion1.19K decks4.31K decks
14%synergy
Sea of Clouds
27%inclusion1.18K decks4.31K decks
-3%synergy
Training Center
25%inclusion1.08K decks4.31K decks
-6%synergy
Spectator Seating
25%inclusion1.06K decks4.31K decks
-5%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
24%inclusion1.03K decks4.31K decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
23%inclusion981 decks4.31K decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
21%inclusion911 decks4.31K decks
-6%synergy
Flooded Strand
21%inclusion904 decks4.31K decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Triumph
20%inclusion876 decks4.31K decks
-4%synergy
Perilous Landscape
20%inclusion803 decks4.02K decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion831 decks4.31K decks
-8%synergy
Deserted Beach
19%inclusion828 decks4.31K decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion809 decks4.31K decks
2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
19%inclusion802 decks4.31K decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion791 decks4.31K decks
-10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
18%inclusion780 decks4.31K decks
-9%synergy
Sundown Pass
17%inclusion745 decks4.31K decks
-2%synergy
Power Depot
16%inclusion692 decks4.31K decks
14%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
15%inclusion659 decks4.31K decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Chancery
14%inclusion623 decks4.31K decks
2%synergy
Boros Garrison
13%inclusion568 decks4.31K decks
4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
12%inclusion535 decks4.31K decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion527 decks4.31K decks
2%synergy
Port Town
12%inclusion505 decks4.31K decks
-6%synergy
Radiant Summit
11%inclusion209 decks1.85K decks
-1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
10%inclusion452 decks4.31K decks
-13%synergy
Rugged Prairie
10%inclusion448 decks4.31K decks
-12%synergy
Tranquil Cove
10%inclusion432 decks4.31K decks
3%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
10%inclusion426 decks4.31K decks
5%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
10%inclusion415 decks4.31K decks
3%synergy