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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MTGStocks
Lasting Tarfire
9.3%inclusion33 decks356 decks
9%synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord
3.8%inclusion9 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
2.6%inclusion9 decks346 decks
2%synergy
Ravenous Robots
2.5%inclusion6 decks240 decks
2%synergy
Soul Immolation
1.7%inclusion6 decks346 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
60%inclusion2.51K decks4.20K decks
58%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
54%inclusion2.27K decks4.20K decks
53%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
54%inclusion2.26K decks4.20K decks
53%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
51%inclusion2.13K decks4.20K decks
49%synergy
Foundry Inspector
55%inclusion2.32K decks4.20K decks
48%synergy
Steel Overseer
57%inclusion2.39K decks4.20K decks
47%synergy
Abzan Falconer
48%inclusion2.02K decks4.20K decks
46%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
58%inclusion2.44K decks4.20K decks
45%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
44%inclusion1.83K decks4.20K decks
42%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
53%inclusion2.25K decks4.20K decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion2.67K decks4.20K decks
-5%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion2.13K decks4.20K decks
2%synergy
Counterspell
48%inclusion2.03K decks4.20K decks
13%synergy
Dispatch
47%inclusion1.98K decks4.20K decks
33%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
43%inclusion1.82K decks4.20K decks
41%synergy
Wake the Past
43%inclusion1.81K decks4.20K decks
33%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
43%inclusion1.80K decks4.20K decks
40%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
42%inclusion1.77K decks4.20K decks
25%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
42%inclusion1.75K decks4.20K decks
38%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
41%inclusion677 decks1.64K decks
25%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
16%inclusion672 decks4.20K decks
-3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion659 decks4.20K decks
2%synergy
Rhystic Study
16%inclusion659 decks4.20K decks
-4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14%inclusion576 decks4.20K decks
-4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
13%inclusion549 decks4.20K decks
-2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion452 decks4.20K decks
-5%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion436 decks4.20K decks
-4%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.2%inclusion346 decks4.20K decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
40%inclusion1.70K decks4.20K decks
36%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
39%inclusion1.64K decks4.20K decks
33%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
36%inclusion1.52K decks4.20K decks
24%synergy
Surge Conductor
34%inclusion562 decks1.64K decks
21%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
34%inclusion1.44K decks4.20K decks
28%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
33%inclusion1.38K decks4.20K decks
32%synergy
Esper Sentinel
32%inclusion1.35K decks4.20K decks
13%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
31%inclusion1.31K decks4.20K decks
30%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
31%inclusion1.20K decks3.87K decks
23%synergy
Bronze Guardian
30%inclusion1.27K decks4.20K decks
28%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
30%inclusion535 decks1.79K decks
19%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
29%inclusion1.24K decks4.20K decks
28%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
28%inclusion1.19K decks4.20K decks
27%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
26%inclusion1.01K decks3.83K decks
26%synergy
Lion Sash
26%inclusion1.10K decks4.20K decks
24%synergy
Thrummingbird
25%inclusion1.03K decks4.20K decks
16%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
24%inclusion1.03K decks4.20K decks
22%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
24%inclusion1.02K decks4.20K decks
19%synergy
Danny Pink
24%inclusion1K decks4.20K decks
22%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
23%inclusion974 decks4.20K decks
19%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
22%inclusion922 decks4.20K decks
21%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
21%inclusion888 decks4.20K decks
15%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
21%inclusion870 decks4.20K decks
19%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
20%inclusion850 decks4.20K decks
19%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
20%inclusion835 decks4.20K decks
19%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
19%inclusion801 decks4.20K decks
11%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
19%inclusion518 decks2.80K decks
16%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
18%inclusion516 decks2.85K decks
15%synergy
Thundering Raiju
17%inclusion702 decks4.20K decks
15%synergy
Thought Monitor
16%inclusion692 decks4.20K decks
10%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
16%inclusion658 decks4.20K decks
15%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
16%inclusion240 decks1.54K decks
14%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
15%inclusion633 decks4.20K decks
14%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
15%inclusion622 decks4.20K decks
14%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
14%inclusion604 decks4.20K decks
14%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
14%inclusion579 decks4.20K decks
13%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
13%inclusion561 decks4.20K decks
9%synergy
Axgard Artisan
13%inclusion536 decks4.20K decks
13%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
12%inclusion492 decks4.20K decks
11%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
12%inclusion489 decks4.20K decks
8%synergy
Hangarback Walker
11%inclusion473 decks4.20K decks
7%synergy
Grateful Apparition
11%inclusion463 decks4.20K decks
7%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
10%inclusion439 decks4.20K decks
9%synergy
Research Thief
10%inclusion439 decks4.20K decks
10%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
10%inclusion437 decks4.20K decks
10%synergy
Walking Ballista
10%inclusion437 decks4.20K decks
7%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
10%inclusion377 decks3.67K decks
5%synergy
The Reality Chip
10%inclusion431 decks4.20K decks
6%synergy
Reluctant Role Model
10%inclusion353 decks3.46K decks
10%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
10%inclusion413 decks4.20K decks
4%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
38%inclusion1.58K decks4.20K decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
32%inclusion1.36K decks4.20K decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion1.31K decks4.20K decks
9%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
27%inclusion1.12K decks4.20K decks
19%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion1K decks4.20K decks
8%synergy
Experimental Augury
23%inclusion969 decks4.20K decks
15%synergy
Dovin's Veto
18%inclusion745 decks4.20K decks
-1%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion575 decks4.20K decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion548 decks4.20K decks
-3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion474 decks4.20K decks
-9%synergy
Ripples of Potential
11%inclusion453 decks4.20K decks
1%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion429 decks4.20K decks
0%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion421 decks4.20K decks
-10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
8.8%inclusion372 decks4.20K decks
-5%synergy
Disenchant
8.8%inclusion369 decks4.20K decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.8%inclusion368 decks4.20K decks
-1%synergy
Wear // Tear
8.6%inclusion361 decks4.20K decks
2%synergy
Swan Song
7.9%inclusion333 decks4.20K decks
-9%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
7.8%inclusion326 decks4.20K decks
3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.3%inclusion306 decks4.20K decks
-5%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.7%inclusion281 decks4.20K decks
6%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
6.6%inclusion279 decks4.20K decks
3%synergy
Legion Leadership
6.2%inclusion238 decks3.86K decks
0%synergy
Desynchronization
5.9%inclusion224 decks3.77K decks
4%synergy
Serum Snare
5.9%inclusion247 decks4.20K decks
5%synergy
Slip Out the Back
5.2%inclusion219 decks4.20K decks
4%synergy
Abrade
5.2%inclusion217 decks4.20K decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
37%inclusion1.55K decks4.20K decks
29%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
35%inclusion1.47K decks4.20K decks
25%synergy
Thoughtcast
29%inclusion1.23K decks4.20K decks
25%synergy
Damning Verdict
29%inclusion1.23K decks4.20K decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion1.07K decks4.20K decks
3%synergy
Fabricate
25%inclusion1.06K decks4.20K decks
18%synergy
One with the Machine
19%inclusion817 decks4.20K decks
16%synergy
Wave Goodbye
16%inclusion679 decks4.20K decks
15%synergy
Requisition Raid
15%inclusion592 decks4.06K decks
12%synergy
Voyage Home
13%inclusion372 decks2.81K decks
11%synergy
Contentious Plan
11%inclusion462 decks4.20K decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion452 decks4.20K decks
-1%synergy
Vandalblast
9.4%inclusion397 decks4.20K decks
0%synergy
Supreme Verdict
9.3%inclusion393 decks4.20K decks
-4%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
6.8%inclusion284 decks4.20K decks
6%synergy
Delete
6.3%inclusion263 decks4.20K decks
6%synergy
Dance of the Manse
6.1%inclusion257 decks4.20K decks
4%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
5.7%inclusion239 decks4.20K decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.3%inclusion221 decks4.20K decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
40%inclusion660 decks1.67K decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion1.58K decks4.20K decks
13%synergy
Lux Artillery
33%inclusion1.39K decks4.20K decks
28%synergy
The Ozolith
31%inclusion1.31K decks4.20K decks
28%synergy
Unwinding Clock
28%inclusion1.17K decks4.20K decks
22%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
27%inclusion1.15K decks4.20K decks
24%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
21%inclusion345 decks1.64K decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion780 decks4.20K decks
-6%synergy
Salvation Engine
15%inclusion418 decks2.80K decks
14%synergy
Mechtitan Core
15%inclusion610 decks4.20K decks
14%synergy
Insight Engine
14%inclusion231 decks1.64K decks
0%synergy
Cloud Key
13%inclusion540 decks4.20K decks
7%synergy
Mystic Forge
13%inclusion532 decks4.20K decks
7%synergy
Bident of Thassa
12%inclusion485 decks4.20K decks
2%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
11%inclusion483 decks4.20K decks
11%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
11%inclusion471 decks4.20K decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion468 decks4.20K decks
0%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
11%inclusion467 decks4.20K decks
9%synergy
Sculpting Steel
11%inclusion444 decks4.20K decks
8%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
10%inclusion384 decks3.77K decks
5%synergy
Imposter Mech
9.0%inclusion377 decks4.20K decks
8%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
8.5%inclusion356 decks4.20K decks
8%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
8.4%inclusion352 decks4.20K decks
7%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
8.1%inclusion133 decks1.64K decks
-2%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
8.0%inclusion338 decks4.20K decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Forge
8.0%inclusion335 decks4.20K decks
7%synergy
Parhelion II
7.9%inclusion332 decks4.20K decks
7%synergy
Moxite Refinery
7.3%inclusion120 decks1.64K decks
-1%synergy
Weatherlight
7.2%inclusion302 decks4.20K decks
6%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
7.2%inclusion290 decks4.04K decks
5%synergy
The Indomitable
7.1%inclusion299 decks4.20K decks
6%synergy
The Key to the Vault
6.4%inclusion259 decks4.07K decks
4%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
6.1%inclusion257 decks4.20K decks
6%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
6.0%inclusion254 decks4.20K decks
6%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
6.0%inclusion70 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
5.9%inclusion247 decks4.20K decks
5%synergy
Throne of Geth
5.8%inclusion244 decks4.20K decks
5%synergy
Reaver Titan
5.7%inclusion241 decks4.20K decks
5%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
5.7%inclusion239 decks4.20K decks
5%synergy
The Seriema
5.5%inclusion99 decks1.79K decks
0%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
5.3%inclusion219 decks4.16K decks
4%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.2%inclusion218 decks4.20K decks
4%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
5.1%inclusion213 decks4.20K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Together Forever
34%inclusion1.43K decks4.20K decks
33%synergy
Resourceful Defense
28%inclusion1.16K decks4.20K decks
21%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
27%inclusion1.14K decks4.20K decks
26%synergy
Tempered Steel
20%inclusion861 decks4.20K decks
20%synergy
Felidar Retreat
19%inclusion786 decks4.20K decks
18%synergy
All Will Be One
15%inclusion612 decks4.20K decks
9%synergy
True Conviction
11%inclusion453 decks4.20K decks
10%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
10%inclusion436 decks4.20K decks
7%synergy
Inexorable Tide
10%inclusion405 decks4.20K decks
4%synergy
Storm the Vault
8.8%inclusion372 decks4.20K decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
8.1%inclusion341 decks4.20K decks
7%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
7.8%inclusion326 decks4.20K decks
8%synergy
Artificer Class
7.7%inclusion322 decks4.20K decks
7%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
7.6%inclusion320 decks4.20K decks
-17%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
7.4%inclusion178 decks2.42K decks
-5%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.2%inclusion261 decks4.20K decks
-6%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.0%inclusion254 decks4.20K decks
2%synergy
Mechanized Production
5.4%inclusion225 decks4.20K decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
16%inclusion664 decks4.20K decks
15%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
9.4%inclusion395 decks4.20K decks
7%synergy
Chandra, Spark Hunter
6.6%inclusion188 decks2.85K decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.1%inclusion110 decks1.79K decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
40%inclusion1.70K decks4.20K decks
28%synergy
Great Furnace
38%inclusion1.60K decks4.20K decks
26%synergy
Ancient Den
38%inclusion1.59K decks4.20K decks
26%synergy
Karn's Bastion
35%inclusion1.45K decks4.20K decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion1.10K decks4.20K decks
-8%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
23%inclusion980 decks4.20K decks
19%synergy
Buried Ruin
23%inclusion950 decks4.20K decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion943 decks4.20K decks
3%synergy
Academy Ruins
19%inclusion794 decks4.20K decks
11%synergy
Inventors' Fair
18%inclusion738 decks4.20K decks
10%synergy
Mech Hangar
13%inclusion566 decks4.20K decks
13%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
12%inclusion197 decks1.67K decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion455 decks4.20K decks
3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.1%inclusion384 decks4.20K decks
-4%synergy
Archway of Innovation
9.0%inclusion345 decks3.82K decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.6%inclusion361 decks4.20K decks
3%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
7.4%inclusion58 decks781 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.6%inclusion217 decks3.86K decks
4%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
5.3%inclusion222 decks4.20K decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion3.83K decks4.20K decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion3.69K decks4.20K decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Signet
42%inclusion1.77K decks4.20K decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
38%inclusion1.62K decks4.20K decks
-6%synergy
Boros Signet
38%inclusion1.58K decks4.20K decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Progress
37%inclusion1.57K decks4.20K decks
-8%synergy
Izzet Signet
37%inclusion1.56K decks4.20K decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
37%inclusion1.54K decks4.20K decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion1.36K decks4.20K decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
26%inclusion1.09K decks4.20K decks
13%synergy
Solar Array
21%inclusion344 decks1.64K decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion763 decks4.20K decks
-6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion682 decks4.20K decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion630 decks4.20K decks
2%synergy
The Aetherspark
8.2%inclusion233 decks2.85K decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.7%inclusion323 decks4.20K decks
-2%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
7.6%inclusion321 decks4.20K decks
7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.6%inclusion319 decks4.20K decks
5%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
6.5%inclusion274 decks4.20K decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.3%inclusion263 decks4.20K decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
6.0%inclusion253 decks4.20K decks
0%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
6.0%inclusion226 decks3.77K decks
5%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.0%inclusion211 decks4.20K decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion4.13K decks4.20K decks
3%synergy
Island
98%inclusion4.11K decks4.20K decks
2%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion4.08K decks4.20K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion3.80K decks4.20K decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Monastery
60%inclusion2.54K decks4.20K decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion2.28K decks4.20K decks
-7%synergy
Prairie Stream
41%inclusion1.71K decks4.20K decks
1%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
40%inclusion1.69K decks4.20K decks
-11%synergy
Glacial Fortress
40%inclusion1.67K decks4.20K decks
-14%synergy
Raugrin Triome
38%inclusion1.61K decks4.20K decks
1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
38%inclusion1.61K decks4.20K decks
-14%synergy
Razortide Bridge
36%inclusion1.52K decks4.20K decks
23%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
35%inclusion1.49K decks4.20K decks
-6%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
35%inclusion1.47K decks4.20K decks
23%synergy
Sacred Foundry
35%inclusion1.45K decks4.20K decks
-6%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
34%inclusion1.44K decks4.20K decks
22%synergy
Steam Vents
34%inclusion1.41K decks4.20K decks
-7%synergy
Battlefield Forge
33%inclusion1.38K decks4.20K decks
-9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion1.28K decks4.20K decks
3%synergy
Shivan Reef
29%inclusion1.22K decks4.20K decks
-12%synergy
Sea of Clouds
28%inclusion1.16K decks4.20K decks
-3%synergy
Spire of Industry
27%inclusion1.15K decks4.20K decks
14%synergy
Training Center
25%inclusion1.06K decks4.20K decks
-6%synergy
Spectator Seating
25%inclusion1.04K decks4.20K decks
-5%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
24%inclusion993 decks4.20K decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
23%inclusion949 decks4.20K decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
21%inclusion891 decks4.20K decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
21%inclusion882 decks4.20K decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Triumph
20%inclusion849 decks4.20K decks
-4%synergy
Perilous Landscape
20%inclusion771 decks3.83K decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
20%inclusion823 decks4.20K decks
-8%synergy
Deserted Beach
19%inclusion801 decks4.20K decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion790 decks4.20K decks
1%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
19%inclusion781 decks4.20K decks
-4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
18%inclusion776 decks4.20K decks
-9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion764 decks4.20K decks
-10%synergy
Sundown Pass
17%inclusion731 decks4.20K decks
-2%synergy
Power Depot
16%inclusion677 decks4.20K decks
14%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
15%inclusion631 decks4.20K decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Chancery
15%inclusion619 decks4.20K decks
2%synergy
Boros Garrison
13%inclusion567 decks4.20K decks
4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
13%inclusion530 decks4.20K decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion530 decks4.20K decks
2%synergy
Port Town
12%inclusion507 decks4.20K decks
-6%synergy
Radiant Summit
11%inclusion175 decks1.64K decks
-2%synergy
Tranquil Cove
10%inclusion426 decks4.20K decks
3%synergy
Rugged Prairie
10%inclusion422 decks4.20K decks
-12%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
10%inclusion419 decks4.20K decks
5%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
10%inclusion415 decks4.20K decks
-14%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
10%inclusion408 decks4.20K decks
3%synergy