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
9.3%inclusion54 decks582 decks
9%synergy
Big Mother Mouser
4.7%inclusion10 decks215 decks
4%synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord
4.4%inclusion21 decks479 decks
4%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
3.3%inclusion19 decks574 decks
2%synergy
Ravenous Robots
3.1%inclusion15 decks479 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
60%inclusion2.57K decks4.30K decks
58%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
54%inclusion2.32K decks4.30K decks
53%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
54%inclusion2.32K decks4.30K decks
53%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
51%inclusion2.19K decks4.30K decks
50%synergy
Foundry Inspector
55%inclusion2.38K decks4.30K decks
48%synergy
Steel Overseer
57%inclusion2.47K decks4.30K decks
47%synergy
Abzan Falconer
48%inclusion2.07K decks4.30K decks
46%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
58%inclusion2.51K decks4.30K decks
46%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
44%inclusion1.87K decks4.30K decks
42%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
54%inclusion2.32K decks4.30K decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion2.75K decks4.30K decks
-4%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion2.17K decks4.30K decks
1%synergy
Counterspell
48%inclusion2.08K decks4.30K decks
13%synergy
Dispatch
48%inclusion2.06K decks4.30K decks
34%synergy
Wake the Past
44%inclusion1.88K decks4.30K decks
34%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
43%inclusion1.87K decks4.30K decks
41%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
43%inclusion1.85K decks4.30K decks
40%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
42%inclusion770 decks1.82K decks
26%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
42%inclusion1.80K decks4.30K decks
25%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
42%inclusion1.79K decks4.30K decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
16%inclusion677 decks4.30K decks
-3%synergy
Rhystic Study
16%inclusion673 decks4.30K decks
-3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion658 decks4.30K decks
1%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14%inclusion582 decks4.30K decks
-4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
13%inclusion560 decks4.30K decks
-2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion462 decks4.30K decks
-4%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion437 decks4.30K decks
-4%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.3%inclusion355 decks4.30K decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
41%inclusion1.75K decks4.30K decks
37%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
39%inclusion1.67K decks4.30K decks
33%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
36%inclusion1.56K decks4.30K decks
24%synergy
Surge Conductor
35%inclusion641 decks1.82K decks
22%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
35%inclusion1.49K decks4.30K decks
28%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
33%inclusion1.41K decks4.30K decks
31%synergy
Esper Sentinel
32%inclusion1.37K decks4.30K decks
13%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
31%inclusion1.26K decks4.03K decks
23%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
31%inclusion1.34K decks4.30K decks
30%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
31%inclusion605 decks1.96K decks
20%synergy
Bronze Guardian
30%inclusion1.31K decks4.30K decks
28%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
29%inclusion1.27K decks4.30K decks
28%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
28%inclusion1.20K decks4.30K decks
27%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
26%inclusion1.05K decks3.99K decks
26%synergy
Lion Sash
26%inclusion1.11K decks4.30K decks
24%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
25%inclusion1.07K decks4.30K decks
19%synergy
Thrummingbird
25%inclusion1.07K decks4.30K decks
16%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
24%inclusion1.04K decks4.30K decks
22%synergy
Danny Pink
24%inclusion1.02K decks4.30K decks
22%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
23%inclusion968 decks4.30K decks
19%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
22%inclusion933 decks4.30K decks
21%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
21%inclusion923 decks4.30K decks
15%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
21%inclusion894 decks4.30K decks
19%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
20%inclusion860 decks4.30K decks
19%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
19%inclusion836 decks4.30K decks
11%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
19%inclusion833 decks4.30K decks
19%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
18%inclusion551 decks3.01K decks
16%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
18%inclusion540 decks2.96K decks
16%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
18%inclusion308 decks1.72K decks
16%synergy
Thought Monitor
17%inclusion718 decks4.30K decks
10%synergy
Thundering Raiju
16%inclusion703 decks4.30K decks
14%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
15%inclusion656 decks4.30K decks
15%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
15%inclusion633 decks4.30K decks
14%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
15%inclusion627 decks4.30K decks
14%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
14%inclusion606 decks4.30K decks
14%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
14%inclusion582 decks4.30K decks
13%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
13%inclusion575 decks4.30K decks
9%synergy
Axgard Artisan
12%inclusion530 decks4.30K decks
12%synergy
Hangarback Walker
12%inclusion498 decks4.30K decks
7%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
11%inclusion494 decks4.30K decks
11%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
11%inclusion489 decks4.30K decks
8%synergy
Grateful Apparition
11%inclusion469 decks4.30K decks
7%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
10%inclusion450 decks4.30K decks
10%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
10%inclusion449 decks4.30K decks
9%synergy
Walking Ballista
10%inclusion444 decks4.30K decks
7%synergy
The Reality Chip
10%inclusion440 decks4.30K decks
6%synergy
Research Thief
10%inclusion440 decks4.30K decks
10%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
10%inclusion385 decks3.83K decks
5%synergy
Reluctant Role Model
10%inclusion362 decks3.62K decks
10%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
10%inclusion412 decks4.30K decks
4%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
38%inclusion1.62K decks4.30K decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
32%inclusion1.38K decks4.30K decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion1.34K decks4.30K decks
9%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
27%inclusion1.14K decks4.30K decks
19%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion1.02K decks4.30K decks
8%synergy
Experimental Augury
23%inclusion990 decks4.30K decks
15%synergy
Dovin's Veto
18%inclusion776 decks4.30K decks
-1%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion594 decks4.30K decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion564 decks4.30K decks
-3%synergy
Ripples of Potential
12%inclusion496 decks4.30K decks
2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion479 decks4.30K decks
-9%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion442 decks4.30K decks
0%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion423 decks4.30K decks
-10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
8.9%inclusion382 decks4.30K decks
-5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.6%inclusion372 decks4.30K decks
-1%synergy
Disenchant
8.6%inclusion370 decks4.30K decks
7%synergy
Wear // Tear
8.6%inclusion368 decks4.30K decks
2%synergy
Swan Song
8.0%inclusion345 decks4.30K decks
-9%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
7.9%inclusion338 decks4.30K decks
3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.3%inclusion316 decks4.30K decks
-5%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.7%inclusion287 decks4.30K decks
6%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
6.6%inclusion285 decks4.30K decks
3%synergy
Legion Leadership
6.1%inclusion244 decks4.03K decks
0%synergy
Desynchronization
5.9%inclusion233 decks3.93K decks
4%synergy
Serum Snare
5.7%inclusion247 decks4.30K decks
5%synergy
Slip Out the Back
5.2%inclusion223 decks4.30K decks
4%synergy
Abrade
5.1%inclusion219 decks4.30K decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
37%inclusion1.60K decks4.30K decks
29%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
35%inclusion1.50K decks4.30K decks
24%synergy
Damning Verdict
29%inclusion1.26K decks4.30K decks
27%synergy
Thoughtcast
29%inclusion1.24K decks4.30K decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion1.10K decks4.30K decks
3%synergy
Fabricate
25%inclusion1.09K decks4.30K decks
18%synergy
One with the Machine
20%inclusion840 decks4.30K decks
16%synergy
Wave Goodbye
16%inclusion696 decks4.30K decks
15%synergy
Requisition Raid
15%inclusion613 decks4.22K decks
12%synergy
Voyage Home
13%inclusion389 decks2.98K decks
11%synergy
Contentious Plan
11%inclusion464 decks4.30K decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion456 decks4.30K decks
-1%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion416 decks4.30K decks
1%synergy
Supreme Verdict
9.3%inclusion399 decks4.30K decks
-4%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
6.5%inclusion279 decks4.30K decks
6%synergy
Delete
6.2%inclusion268 decks4.30K decks
6%synergy
Dance of the Manse
5.9%inclusion253 decks4.30K decks
4%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
5.6%inclusion242 decks4.30K decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.2%inclusion224 decks4.30K decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
40%inclusion746 decks1.85K decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion1.62K decks4.30K decks
13%synergy
Lux Artillery
34%inclusion1.44K decks4.30K decks
28%synergy
The Ozolith
31%inclusion1.34K decks4.30K decks
28%synergy
Unwinding Clock
28%inclusion1.20K decks4.30K decks
22%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
27%inclusion1.15K decks4.30K decks
24%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
22%inclusion401 decks1.82K decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion792 decks4.30K decks
-6%synergy
Salvation Engine
15%inclusion444 decks2.96K decks
14%synergy
Insight Engine
15%inclusion267 decks1.82K decks
1%synergy
Mechtitan Core
14%inclusion620 decks4.30K decks
14%synergy
Cloud Key
13%inclusion568 decks4.30K decks
7%synergy
Mystic Forge
13%inclusion547 decks4.30K decks
7%synergy
Bident of Thassa
11%inclusion490 decks4.30K decks
2%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
11%inclusion488 decks4.30K decks
11%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
11%inclusion476 decks4.30K decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion471 decks4.30K decks
0%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
11%inclusion464 decks4.30K decks
7%synergy
Sculpting Steel
10%inclusion443 decks4.30K decks
8%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
10%inclusion395 decks3.93K decks
5%synergy
Imposter Mech
8.9%inclusion383 decks4.30K decks
8%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
8.3%inclusion356 decks4.30K decks
7%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
8.2%inclusion149 decks1.82K decks
-1%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
8.2%inclusion352 decks4.30K decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Forge
8.1%inclusion347 decks4.30K decks
7%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
7.8%inclusion336 decks4.30K decks
7%synergy
Parhelion II
7.7%inclusion333 decks4.30K decks
7%synergy
Moxite Refinery
7.6%inclusion138 decks1.82K decks
-1%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
7.1%inclusion297 decks4.20K decks
5%synergy
Weatherlight
7.0%inclusion302 decks4.30K decks
6%synergy
The Indomitable
6.8%inclusion293 decks4.30K decks
6%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
6.3%inclusion86 decks1.36K decks
4%synergy
The Key to the Vault
6.2%inclusion263 decks4.23K decks
3%synergy
Throne of Geth
6.0%inclusion259 decks4.30K decks
5%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
6.0%inclusion258 decks4.30K decks
5%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
6.0%inclusion257 decks4.30K decks
6%synergy
Reaver Titan
5.8%inclusion248 decks4.30K decks
5%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
5.8%inclusion248 decks4.30K decks
5%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
5.6%inclusion241 decks4.30K decks
5%synergy
The Seriema
5.5%inclusion107 decks1.96K decks
0%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
5.2%inclusion223 decks4.30K decks
4%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.0%inclusion217 decks4.30K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Together Forever
34%inclusion1.46K decks4.30K decks
33%synergy
Resourceful Defense
28%inclusion1.22K decks4.30K decks
22%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
27%inclusion1.15K decks4.30K decks
25%synergy
Tempered Steel
20%inclusion881 decks4.30K decks
20%synergy
Felidar Retreat
18%inclusion790 decks4.30K decks
17%synergy
All Will Be One
15%inclusion628 decks4.30K decks
9%synergy
True Conviction
11%inclusion456 decks4.30K decks
9%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
11%inclusion455 decks4.30K decks
7%synergy
Inexorable Tide
10%inclusion424 decks4.30K decks
4%synergy
Storm the Vault
8.8%inclusion379 decks4.30K decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
7.9%inclusion342 decks4.30K decks
6%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
7.6%inclusion327 decks4.30K decks
7%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
7.5%inclusion324 decks4.30K decks
-17%synergy
Artificer Class
7.5%inclusion323 decks4.30K decks
6%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
7.4%inclusion192 decks2.59K decks
-5%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.1%inclusion263 decks4.30K decks
-6%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.0%inclusion257 decks4.30K decks
2%synergy
Mechanized Production
5.4%inclusion234 decks4.30K decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
16%inclusion680 decks4.30K decks
15%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
9.3%inclusion399 decks4.30K decks
7%synergy
Chandra, Spark Hunter
6.5%inclusion196 decks3.01K decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.5%inclusion128 decks1.97K decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
41%inclusion1.76K decks4.30K decks
28%synergy
Great Furnace
39%inclusion1.67K decks4.30K decks
27%synergy
Ancient Den
38%inclusion1.65K decks4.30K decks
26%synergy
Karn's Bastion
35%inclusion1.50K decks4.30K decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion1.13K decks4.30K decks
-8%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
23%inclusion997 decks4.30K decks
19%synergy
Buried Ruin
23%inclusion987 decks4.30K decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion957 decks4.30K decks
2%synergy
Academy Ruins
19%inclusion816 decks4.30K decks
12%synergy
Inventors' Fair
17%inclusion752 decks4.30K decks
10%synergy
Mech Hangar
13%inclusion576 decks4.30K decks
13%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
12%inclusion226 decks1.85K decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion458 decks4.30K decks
2%synergy
Archway of Innovation
9.1%inclusion361 decks3.98K decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.0%inclusion387 decks4.30K decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.6%inclusion368 decks4.30K decks
3%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
7.5%inclusion74 decks981 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.7%inclusion230 decks4.02K decks
4%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
5.1%inclusion220 decks4.30K decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion3.92K decks4.30K decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion3.77K decks4.30K decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Signet
42%inclusion1.79K decks4.30K decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
38%inclusion1.64K decks4.30K decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
37%inclusion1.61K decks4.30K decks
-8%synergy
Boros Signet
37%inclusion1.60K decks4.30K decks
8%synergy
Izzet Signet
37%inclusion1.58K decks4.30K decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
36%inclusion1.57K decks4.30K decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion1.38K decks4.30K decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
26%inclusion1.10K decks4.30K decks
13%synergy
Solar Array
22%inclusion398 decks1.82K decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion783 decks4.30K decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion707 decks4.30K decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion642 decks4.30K decks
2%synergy
The Aetherspark
8.0%inclusion242 decks3.01K decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.9%inclusion342 decks4.30K decks
-2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.5%inclusion323 decks4.30K decks
5%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
7.4%inclusion319 decks4.30K decks
7%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
6.5%inclusion279 decks4.30K decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.1%inclusion263 decks4.30K decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
6.0%inclusion257 decks4.30K decks
1%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
5.9%inclusion232 decks3.93K decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion4.23K decks4.30K decks
3%synergy
Island
98%inclusion4.21K decks4.30K decks
2%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion4.17K decks4.30K decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion3.89K decks4.30K decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Monastery
61%inclusion2.62K decks4.30K decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion2.33K decks4.30K decks
-7%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
41%inclusion1.77K decks4.30K decks
-10%synergy
Glacial Fortress
41%inclusion1.75K decks4.30K decks
-14%synergy
Prairie Stream
41%inclusion1.75K decks4.30K decks
1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
39%inclusion1.67K decks4.30K decks
-14%synergy
Raugrin Triome
38%inclusion1.65K decks4.30K decks
1%synergy
Razortide Bridge
37%inclusion1.58K decks4.30K decks
24%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
35%inclusion1.52K decks4.30K decks
-6%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
35%inclusion1.52K decks4.30K decks
23%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
35%inclusion1.50K decks4.30K decks
22%synergy
Sacred Foundry
35%inclusion1.49K decks4.30K decks
-6%synergy
Steam Vents
34%inclusion1.44K decks4.30K decks
-7%synergy
Battlefield Forge
33%inclusion1.40K decks4.30K decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion1.31K decks4.30K decks
3%synergy
Shivan Reef
29%inclusion1.25K decks4.30K decks
-12%synergy
Spire of Industry
28%inclusion1.19K decks4.30K decks
14%synergy
Sea of Clouds
28%inclusion1.18K decks4.30K decks
-3%synergy
Training Center
25%inclusion1.07K decks4.30K decks
-6%synergy
Spectator Seating
25%inclusion1.06K decks4.30K decks
-5%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
24%inclusion1.03K decks4.30K decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
23%inclusion977 decks4.30K decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
21%inclusion908 decks4.30K decks
-6%synergy
Flooded Strand
21%inclusion901 decks4.30K decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Triumph
20%inclusion872 decks4.30K decks
-4%synergy
Perilous Landscape
20%inclusion797 decks3.99K decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion829 decks4.30K decks
-8%synergy
Deserted Beach
19%inclusion824 decks4.30K decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion810 decks4.30K decks
2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
18%inclusion794 decks4.30K decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion788 decks4.30K decks
-10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
18%inclusion780 decks4.30K decks
-9%synergy
Sundown Pass
17%inclusion741 decks4.30K decks
-2%synergy
Power Depot
16%inclusion688 decks4.30K decks
14%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
15%inclusion656 decks4.30K decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Chancery
15%inclusion626 decks4.30K decks
2%synergy
Boros Garrison
13%inclusion574 decks4.30K decks
4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
13%inclusion539 decks4.30K decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion528 decks4.30K decks
2%synergy
Port Town
12%inclusion504 decks4.30K decks
-6%synergy
Radiant Summit
11%inclusion205 decks1.82K decks
-1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
10%inclusion445 decks4.30K decks
-13%synergy
Rugged Prairie
10%inclusion444 decks4.30K decks
-12%synergy
Tranquil Cove
10%inclusion432 decks4.30K decks
3%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
10%inclusion427 decks4.30K decks
5%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
10%inclusion414 decks4.30K decks
3%synergy