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
8.7%inclusion56 decks646 decks
8%synergy
Big Mother Mouser
6.3%inclusion19 decks300 decks
6%synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord
6.2%inclusion34 decks546 decks
6%synergy
Hidden Hideout
3.7%inclusion11 decks300 decks
3%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
3.4%inclusion22 decks638 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
60%inclusion2.58K decks4.32K decks
59%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
54%inclusion2.33K decks4.32K decks
53%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
54%inclusion2.33K decks4.32K decks
53%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
51%inclusion2.20K decks4.32K decks
50%synergy
Foundry Inspector
55%inclusion2.39K decks4.32K decks
48%synergy
Steel Overseer
58%inclusion2.48K decks4.32K decks
48%synergy
Abzan Falconer
48%inclusion2.08K decks4.32K decks
46%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
59%inclusion2.53K decks4.32K decks
46%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
44%inclusion1.89K decks4.32K decks
42%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
54%inclusion2.33K decks4.32K decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion2.75K decks4.32K decks
-4%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion2.18K decks4.32K decks
1%synergy
Counterspell
48%inclusion2.08K decks4.32K decks
13%synergy
Dispatch
48%inclusion2.07K decks4.32K decks
34%synergy
Wake the Past
44%inclusion1.90K decks4.32K decks
34%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
43%inclusion1.88K decks4.32K decks
41%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
43%inclusion1.85K decks4.32K decks
40%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
43%inclusion793 decks1.86K decks
26%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
42%inclusion1.81K decks4.32K decks
25%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
41%inclusion1.79K decks4.32K decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
16%inclusion678 decks4.32K decks
-3%synergy
Rhystic Study
16%inclusion678 decks4.32K decks
-3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion664 decks4.32K decks
1%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14%inclusion585 decks4.32K decks
-3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
13%inclusion564 decks4.32K decks
-2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion461 decks4.32K decks
-5%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion434 decks4.32K decks
-4%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.2%inclusion354 decks4.32K decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
41%inclusion1.76K decks4.32K decks
36%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
39%inclusion1.68K decks4.32K decks
33%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
36%inclusion1.57K decks4.32K decks
24%synergy
Surge Conductor
36%inclusion663 decks1.86K decks
22%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
35%inclusion1.50K decks4.32K decks
29%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
33%inclusion1.41K decks4.32K decks
31%synergy
Esper Sentinel
32%inclusion1.38K decks4.32K decks
12%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
31%inclusion1.28K decks4.07K decks
23%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
31%inclusion629 decks2.01K decks
21%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
31%inclusion1.34K decks4.32K decks
30%synergy
Bronze Guardian
30%inclusion1.31K decks4.32K decks
28%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
29%inclusion1.27K decks4.32K decks
28%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
28%inclusion1.20K decks4.32K decks
27%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
26%inclusion1.06K decks4.03K decks
26%synergy
Lion Sash
26%inclusion1.12K decks4.32K decks
24%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
25%inclusion1.09K decks4.32K decks
19%synergy
Thrummingbird
25%inclusion1.08K decks4.32K decks
16%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
24%inclusion1.05K decks4.32K decks
22%synergy
Danny Pink
24%inclusion1.03K decks4.32K decks
22%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
22%inclusion969 decks4.32K decks
19%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
22%inclusion936 decks4.32K decks
15%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
22%inclusion929 decks4.32K decks
21%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
21%inclusion899 decks4.32K decks
19%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
20%inclusion863 decks4.32K decks
19%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
19%inclusion841 decks4.32K decks
11%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
19%inclusion832 decks4.32K decks
19%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
18%inclusion325 decks1.77K decks
17%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
18%inclusion557 decks3.05K decks
16%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
18%inclusion548 decks3K decks
16%synergy
Thought Monitor
17%inclusion723 decks4.32K decks
10%synergy
Thundering Raiju
16%inclusion702 decks4.32K decks
14%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
15%inclusion655 decks4.32K decks
15%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
15%inclusion632 decks4.32K decks
14%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
14%inclusion623 decks4.32K decks
14%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
14%inclusion604 decks4.32K decks
14%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
13%inclusion582 decks4.32K decks
13%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
13%inclusion575 decks4.32K decks
9%synergy
Axgard Artisan
12%inclusion526 decks4.32K decks
12%synergy
Hangarback Walker
12%inclusion502 decks4.32K decks
7%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
11%inclusion491 decks4.32K decks
11%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
11%inclusion489 decks4.32K decks
8%synergy
Grateful Apparition
11%inclusion467 decks4.32K decks
7%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
10%inclusion451 decks4.32K decks
10%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
10%inclusion450 decks4.32K decks
9%synergy
Walking Ballista
10%inclusion446 decks4.32K decks
7%synergy
The Reality Chip
10%inclusion442 decks4.32K decks
7%synergy
Research Thief
10%inclusion435 decks4.32K decks
9%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
10%inclusion385 decks3.87K decks
5%synergy
Reluctant Role Model
10%inclusion363 decks3.66K decks
10%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
9.5%inclusion409 decks4.32K decks
4%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
38%inclusion1.62K decks4.32K decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
32%inclusion1.38K decks4.32K decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion1.36K decks4.32K decks
9%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
26%inclusion1.14K decks4.32K decks
19%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion1.02K decks4.32K decks
8%synergy
Experimental Augury
23%inclusion987 decks4.32K decks
15%synergy
Dovin's Veto
18%inclusion783 decks4.32K decks
0%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion599 decks4.32K decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion570 decks4.32K decks
-3%synergy
Ripples of Potential
12%inclusion506 decks4.32K decks
2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion481 decks4.32K decks
-9%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion446 decks4.32K decks
0%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion419 decks4.32K decks
-10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
9.0%inclusion387 decks4.32K decks
-5%synergy
Disenchant
8.6%inclusion371 decks4.32K decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.6%inclusion370 decks4.32K decks
-1%synergy
Wear // Tear
8.5%inclusion368 decks4.32K decks
2%synergy
Swan Song
8.2%inclusion352 decks4.32K decks
-9%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
7.8%inclusion338 decks4.32K decks
3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.3%inclusion317 decks4.32K decks
-5%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
6.6%inclusion285 decks4.32K decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.5%inclusion282 decks4.32K decks
6%synergy
Legion Leadership
6.0%inclusion243 decks4.06K decks
0%synergy
Desynchronization
6.0%inclusion237 decks3.96K decks
4%synergy
Serum Snare
5.7%inclusion245 decks4.32K decks
5%synergy
Slip Out the Back
5.1%inclusion221 decks4.32K decks
3%synergy
Abrade
5.0%inclusion218 decks4.32K decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
37%inclusion1.61K decks4.32K decks
29%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
35%inclusion1.51K decks4.32K decks
24%synergy
Damning Verdict
29%inclusion1.27K decks4.32K decks
27%synergy
Thoughtcast
29%inclusion1.25K decks4.32K decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion1.11K decks4.32K decks
3%synergy
Fabricate
26%inclusion1.10K decks4.32K decks
18%synergy
One with the Machine
20%inclusion843 decks4.32K decks
16%synergy
Wave Goodbye
16%inclusion696 decks4.32K decks
15%synergy
Requisition Raid
15%inclusion618 decks4.26K decks
12%synergy
Voyage Home
13%inclusion391 decks3.02K decks
10%synergy
Contentious Plan
11%inclusion464 decks4.32K decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion454 decks4.32K decks
-1%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion418 decks4.32K decks
1%synergy
Supreme Verdict
9.3%inclusion400 decks4.32K decks
-4%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
6.4%inclusion276 decks4.32K decks
6%synergy
Delete
6.3%inclusion271 decks4.32K decks
6%synergy
Dance of the Manse
5.9%inclusion254 decks4.32K decks
4%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
5.7%inclusion246 decks4.32K decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.2%inclusion224 decks4.32K decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
41%inclusion770 decks1.89K decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion1.63K decks4.32K decks
13%synergy
Lux Artillery
34%inclusion1.46K decks4.32K decks
28%synergy
The Ozolith
31%inclusion1.34K decks4.32K decks
28%synergy
Unwinding Clock
28%inclusion1.20K decks4.32K decks
22%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
27%inclusion1.15K decks4.32K decks
24%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
22%inclusion419 decks1.86K decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion798 decks4.32K decks
-6%synergy
Salvation Engine
15%inclusion446 decks3K decks
14%synergy
Insight Engine
15%inclusion275 decks1.86K decks
1%synergy
Mechtitan Core
14%inclusion618 decks4.32K decks
14%synergy
Cloud Key
13%inclusion577 decks4.32K decks
7%synergy
Mystic Forge
13%inclusion555 decks4.32K decks
7%synergy
Bident of Thassa
11%inclusion489 decks4.32K decks
2%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
11%inclusion488 decks4.32K decks
11%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
11%inclusion475 decks4.32K decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion472 decks4.32K decks
0%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
11%inclusion467 decks4.32K decks
7%synergy
Sculpting Steel
10%inclusion447 decks4.32K decks
8%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
10%inclusion401 decks3.96K decks
5%synergy
Imposter Mech
8.8%inclusion381 decks4.32K decks
8%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
8.5%inclusion158 decks1.86K decks
-1%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
8.2%inclusion356 decks4.32K decks
7%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
8.1%inclusion351 decks4.32K decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Forge
8.1%inclusion351 decks4.32K decks
7%synergy
Parhelion II
7.7%inclusion333 decks4.32K decks
7%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
7.7%inclusion333 decks4.32K decks
7%synergy
Moxite Refinery
7.7%inclusion143 decks1.86K decks
-1%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
7.1%inclusion301 decks4.24K decks
5%synergy
Weatherlight
6.9%inclusion298 decks4.32K decks
6%synergy
The Indomitable
6.7%inclusion289 decks4.32K decks
6%synergy
The Key to the Vault
6.2%inclusion265 decks4.27K decks
3%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
6.2%inclusion87 decks1.41K decks
4%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
5.9%inclusion256 decks4.32K decks
5%synergy
Throne of Geth
5.9%inclusion256 decks4.32K decks
5%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
5.9%inclusion255 decks4.32K decks
6%synergy
Reaver Titan
5.7%inclusion247 decks4.32K decks
5%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
5.7%inclusion247 decks4.32K decks
5%synergy
The Seriema
5.6%inclusion112 decks2.01K decks
1%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
5.5%inclusion238 decks4.32K decks
5%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
5.2%inclusion223 decks4.32K decks
4%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.1%inclusion219 decks4.32K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Together Forever
34%inclusion1.47K decks4.32K decks
33%synergy
Resourceful Defense
29%inclusion1.24K decks4.32K decks
22%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
27%inclusion1.15K decks4.32K decks
25%synergy
Tempered Steel
20%inclusion882 decks4.32K decks
19%synergy
Felidar Retreat
18%inclusion789 decks4.32K decks
17%synergy
All Will Be One
15%inclusion630 decks4.32K decks
9%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
11%inclusion461 decks4.32K decks
8%synergy
True Conviction
11%inclusion457 decks4.32K decks
9%synergy
Inexorable Tide
10%inclusion426 decks4.32K decks
4%synergy
Storm the Vault
8.7%inclusion376 decks4.32K decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
8.0%inclusion344 decks4.32K decks
7%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
7.5%inclusion325 decks4.32K decks
7%synergy
Artificer Class
7.5%inclusion323 decks4.32K decks
6%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
7.5%inclusion322 decks4.32K decks
-17%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
7.3%inclusion191 decks2.63K decks
-5%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.0%inclusion260 decks4.32K decks
-6%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.0%inclusion259 decks4.32K decks
2%synergy
Mechanized Production
5.5%inclusion237 decks4.32K decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
16%inclusion682 decks4.32K decks
15%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
9.3%inclusion400 decks4.32K decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.6%inclusion132 decks2.01K decks
1%synergy
Chandra, Spark Hunter
6.5%inclusion197 decks3.05K decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
41%inclusion1.77K decks4.32K decks
28%synergy
Great Furnace
39%inclusion1.68K decks4.32K decks
27%synergy
Ancient Den
39%inclusion1.66K decks4.32K decks
26%synergy
Karn's Bastion
35%inclusion1.51K decks4.32K decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion1.13K decks4.32K decks
-8%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
23%inclusion998 decks4.32K decks
19%synergy
Buried Ruin
23%inclusion995 decks4.32K decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion960 decks4.32K decks
3%synergy
Academy Ruins
19%inclusion821 decks4.32K decks
12%synergy
Inventors' Fair
17%inclusion753 decks4.32K decks
10%synergy
Mech Hangar
13%inclusion571 decks4.32K decks
13%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
13%inclusion238 decks1.89K decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion454 decks4.32K decks
2%synergy
Archway of Innovation
9.1%inclusion364 decks4.02K decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.0%inclusion388 decks4.32K decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.7%inclusion374 decks4.32K decks
3%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
7.4%inclusion77 decks1.03K decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.7%inclusion233 decks4.06K decks
4%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
5.0%inclusion218 decks4.32K decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion3.94K decks4.32K decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion3.78K decks4.32K decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Signet
41%inclusion1.79K decks4.32K decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
38%inclusion1.65K decks4.32K decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
38%inclusion1.62K decks4.32K decks
-8%synergy
Boros Signet
37%inclusion1.60K decks4.32K decks
8%synergy
Izzet Signet
36%inclusion1.57K decks4.32K decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
36%inclusion1.57K decks4.32K decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion1.38K decks4.32K decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
26%inclusion1.11K decks4.32K decks
13%synergy
Solar Array
22%inclusion411 decks1.86K decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion784 decks4.32K decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion710 decks4.32K decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion646 decks4.32K decks
2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.1%inclusion350 decks4.32K decks
-2%synergy
The Aetherspark
8.0%inclusion245 decks3.05K decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.6%inclusion330 decks4.32K decks
5%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
7.3%inclusion316 decks4.32K decks
6%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
6.5%inclusion281 decks4.32K decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.1%inclusion262 decks4.32K decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
6.0%inclusion259 decks4.32K decks
1%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
5.9%inclusion233 decks3.96K decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion4.24K decks4.32K decks
3%synergy
Island
98%inclusion4.23K decks4.32K decks
2%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion4.18K decks4.32K decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion3.90K decks4.32K decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Monastery
61%inclusion2.63K decks4.32K decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion2.33K decks4.32K decks
-7%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
41%inclusion1.78K decks4.32K decks
-10%synergy
Glacial Fortress
41%inclusion1.76K decks4.32K decks
-13%synergy
Prairie Stream
40%inclusion1.75K decks4.32K decks
1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
39%inclusion1.69K decks4.32K decks
-13%synergy
Raugrin Triome
38%inclusion1.65K decks4.32K decks
1%synergy
Razortide Bridge
37%inclusion1.59K decks4.32K decks
24%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
35%inclusion1.53K decks4.32K decks
23%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
35%inclusion1.53K decks4.32K decks
-6%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
35%inclusion1.51K decks4.32K decks
22%synergy
Sacred Foundry
35%inclusion1.50K decks4.32K decks
-6%synergy
Steam Vents
34%inclusion1.45K decks4.32K decks
-7%synergy
Battlefield Forge
33%inclusion1.40K decks4.32K decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion1.31K decks4.32K decks
3%synergy
Shivan Reef
29%inclusion1.26K decks4.32K decks
-12%synergy
Spire of Industry
28%inclusion1.19K decks4.32K decks
14%synergy
Sea of Clouds
27%inclusion1.18K decks4.32K decks
-3%synergy
Training Center
25%inclusion1.08K decks4.32K decks
-6%synergy
Spectator Seating
25%inclusion1.06K decks4.32K decks
-5%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
24%inclusion1.04K decks4.32K decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
23%inclusion981 decks4.32K decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
21%inclusion913 decks4.32K decks
-6%synergy
Flooded Strand
21%inclusion905 decks4.32K decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Triumph
20%inclusion878 decks4.32K decks
-4%synergy
Perilous Landscape
20%inclusion805 decks4.03K decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion832 decks4.32K decks
-8%synergy
Deserted Beach
19%inclusion829 decks4.32K decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion806 decks4.32K decks
2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
19%inclusion801 decks4.32K decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion793 decks4.32K decks
-10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
18%inclusion782 decks4.32K decks
-9%synergy
Sundown Pass
17%inclusion745 decks4.32K decks
-2%synergy
Power Depot
16%inclusion692 decks4.32K decks
14%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
15%inclusion660 decks4.32K decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Chancery
14%inclusion622 decks4.32K decks
2%synergy
Boros Garrison
13%inclusion566 decks4.32K decks
4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
12%inclusion533 decks4.32K decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion527 decks4.32K decks
2%synergy
Port Town
12%inclusion506 decks4.32K decks
-6%synergy
Radiant Summit
11%inclusion213 decks1.86K decks
-1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
11%inclusion455 decks4.32K decks
-13%synergy
Rugged Prairie
10%inclusion451 decks4.32K decks
-12%synergy
Tranquil Cove
10%inclusion430 decks4.32K decks
3%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
10%inclusion423 decks4.32K decks
5%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
10%inclusion414 decks4.32K decks
3%synergy