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
10%inclusion51 decks499 decks
10%synergy
Big Mother Mouser
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Ravenous Robots
3.3%inclusion13 decks392 decks
3%synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord
3.3%inclusion13 decks392 decks
3%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
3.1%inclusion15 decks490 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
60%inclusion2.55K decks4.27K decks
58%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
54%inclusion2.30K decks4.27K decks
53%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
54%inclusion2.30K decks4.27K decks
53%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
51%inclusion2.17K decks4.27K decks
50%synergy
Foundry Inspector
55%inclusion2.36K decks4.27K decks
48%synergy
Steel Overseer
57%inclusion2.45K decks4.27K decks
48%synergy
Abzan Falconer
48%inclusion2.05K decks4.27K decks
46%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
58%inclusion2.48K decks4.27K decks
46%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
44%inclusion1.86K decks4.27K decks
42%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
54%inclusion2.29K decks4.27K decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion2.72K decks4.27K decks
-4%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion2.16K decks4.27K decks
2%synergy
Counterspell
48%inclusion2.07K decks4.27K decks
13%synergy
Dispatch
47%inclusion2.02K decks4.27K decks
33%synergy
Wake the Past
44%inclusion1.87K decks4.27K decks
34%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
43%inclusion1.85K decks4.27K decks
41%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
43%inclusion1.83K decks4.27K decks
40%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
42%inclusion1.80K decks4.27K decks
25%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
42%inclusion739 decks1.76K decks
26%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
42%inclusion1.77K decks4.27K decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
16%inclusion676 decks4.27K decks
-3%synergy
Rhystic Study
16%inclusion668 decks4.27K decks
-3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion660 decks4.27K decks
1%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14%inclusion581 decks4.27K decks
-4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
13%inclusion558 decks4.27K decks
-2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion459 decks4.27K decks
-5%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion437 decks4.27K decks
-4%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.3%inclusion354 decks4.27K decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
41%inclusion1.74K decks4.27K decks
37%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
39%inclusion1.66K decks4.27K decks
33%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
36%inclusion1.55K decks4.27K decks
24%synergy
Surge Conductor
35%inclusion615 decks1.76K decks
22%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
34%inclusion1.47K decks4.27K decks
28%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
33%inclusion1.40K decks4.27K decks
31%synergy
Esper Sentinel
32%inclusion1.37K decks4.27K decks
13%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
31%inclusion1.24K decks3.97K decks
23%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
31%inclusion1.32K decks4.27K decks
30%synergy
Bronze Guardian
30%inclusion1.30K decks4.27K decks
28%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
30%inclusion579 decks1.90K decks
20%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
30%inclusion1.26K decks4.27K decks
28%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
28%inclusion1.19K decks4.27K decks
27%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
26%inclusion1.04K decks3.94K decks
26%synergy
Lion Sash
26%inclusion1.11K decks4.27K decks
24%synergy
Thrummingbird
25%inclusion1.06K decks4.27K decks
16%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
25%inclusion1.06K decks4.27K decks
19%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
24%inclusion1.04K decks4.27K decks
22%synergy
Danny Pink
24%inclusion1.02K decks4.27K decks
22%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
23%inclusion968 decks4.27K decks
19%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
22%inclusion929 decks4.27K decks
21%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
21%inclusion910 decks4.27K decks
15%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
21%inclusion885 decks4.27K decks
19%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
20%inclusion854 decks4.27K decks
19%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
20%inclusion836 decks4.27K decks
19%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
19%inclusion825 decks4.27K decks
11%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
18%inclusion530 decks2.90K decks
16%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
18%inclusion535 decks2.95K decks
15%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
17%inclusion280 decks1.66K decks
15%synergy
Thought Monitor
17%inclusion710 decks4.27K decks
10%synergy
Thundering Raiju
16%inclusion701 decks4.27K decks
14%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
15%inclusion659 decks4.27K decks
15%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
15%inclusion631 decks4.27K decks
14%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
15%inclusion624 decks4.27K decks
14%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
14%inclusion604 decks4.27K decks
14%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
14%inclusion578 decks4.27K decks
13%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
13%inclusion568 decks4.27K decks
9%synergy
Axgard Artisan
12%inclusion532 decks4.27K decks
12%synergy
Hangarback Walker
12%inclusion492 decks4.27K decks
7%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
11%inclusion489 decks4.27K decks
8%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
11%inclusion489 decks4.27K decks
11%synergy
Grateful Apparition
11%inclusion464 decks4.27K decks
7%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
10%inclusion448 decks4.27K decks
9%synergy
Walking Ballista
10%inclusion443 decks4.27K decks
7%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
10%inclusion443 decks4.27K decks
10%synergy
The Reality Chip
10%inclusion440 decks4.27K decks
7%synergy
Research Thief
10%inclusion437 decks4.27K decks
10%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
10%inclusion382 decks3.77K decks
5%synergy
Reluctant Role Model
10%inclusion359 decks3.56K decks
10%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
10%inclusion415 decks4.27K decks
4%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
38%inclusion1.61K decks4.27K decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
32%inclusion1.38K decks4.27K decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion1.33K decks4.27K decks
9%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
27%inclusion1.13K decks4.27K decks
19%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion1.02K decks4.27K decks
8%synergy
Experimental Augury
23%inclusion980 decks4.27K decks
15%synergy
Dovin's Veto
18%inclusion765 decks4.27K decks
-1%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion586 decks4.27K decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion558 decks4.27K decks
-3%synergy
Ripples of Potential
11%inclusion486 decks4.27K decks
2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion479 decks4.27K decks
-9%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion435 decks4.27K decks
0%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion422 decks4.27K decks
-10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
8.8%inclusion377 decks4.27K decks
-5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.7%inclusion371 decks4.27K decks
-1%synergy
Disenchant
8.6%inclusion368 decks4.27K decks
7%synergy
Wear // Tear
8.6%inclusion368 decks4.27K decks
2%synergy
Swan Song
7.9%inclusion339 decks4.27K decks
-9%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
7.8%inclusion334 decks4.27K decks
3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.4%inclusion317 decks4.27K decks
-4%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.7%inclusion284 decks4.27K decks
6%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
6.6%inclusion282 decks4.27K decks
3%synergy
Legion Leadership
6.1%inclusion241 decks3.97K decks
0%synergy
Desynchronization
6.0%inclusion231 decks3.87K decks
4%synergy
Serum Snare
5.8%inclusion248 decks4.27K decks
5%synergy
Slip Out the Back
5.2%inclusion221 decks4.27K decks
4%synergy
Abrade
5.1%inclusion219 decks4.27K decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
37%inclusion1.59K decks4.27K decks
29%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
35%inclusion1.49K decks4.27K decks
24%synergy
Damning Verdict
29%inclusion1.25K decks4.27K decks
27%synergy
Thoughtcast
29%inclusion1.24K decks4.27K decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion1.10K decks4.27K decks
3%synergy
Fabricate
25%inclusion1.08K decks4.27K decks
18%synergy
One with the Machine
20%inclusion834 decks4.27K decks
16%synergy
Wave Goodbye
16%inclusion690 decks4.27K decks
15%synergy
Requisition Raid
15%inclusion605 decks4.16K decks
12%synergy
Voyage Home
13%inclusion383 decks2.92K decks
11%synergy
Contentious Plan
11%inclusion460 decks4.27K decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion454 decks4.27K decks
-1%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion408 decks4.27K decks
1%synergy
Supreme Verdict
9.3%inclusion397 decks4.27K decks
-4%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
6.6%inclusion281 decks4.27K decks
6%synergy
Delete
6.3%inclusion267 decks4.27K decks
6%synergy
Dance of the Manse
6.0%inclusion255 decks4.27K decks
4%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
5.7%inclusion243 decks4.27K decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.2%inclusion222 decks4.27K decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
40%inclusion719 decks1.78K decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion1.61K decks4.27K decks
13%synergy
Lux Artillery
33%inclusion1.43K decks4.27K decks
28%synergy
The Ozolith
31%inclusion1.33K decks4.27K decks
28%synergy
Unwinding Clock
28%inclusion1.19K decks4.27K decks
22%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
27%inclusion1.16K decks4.27K decks
24%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
22%inclusion381 decks1.76K decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion785 decks4.27K decks
-6%synergy
Salvation Engine
15%inclusion434 decks2.91K decks
14%synergy
Mechtitan Core
15%inclusion620 decks4.27K decks
14%synergy
Insight Engine
14%inclusion252 decks1.76K decks
1%synergy
Cloud Key
13%inclusion559 decks4.27K decks
7%synergy
Mystic Forge
13%inclusion539 decks4.27K decks
7%synergy
Bident of Thassa
11%inclusion489 decks4.27K decks
2%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
11%inclusion485 decks4.27K decks
11%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
11%inclusion474 decks4.27K decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion468 decks4.27K decks
0%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
11%inclusion467 decks4.27K decks
8%synergy
Sculpting Steel
10%inclusion443 decks4.27K decks
8%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
10%inclusion389 decks3.87K decks
5%synergy
Imposter Mech
9.0%inclusion384 decks4.27K decks
8%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
8.3%inclusion355 decks4.27K decks
7%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
8.3%inclusion354 decks4.27K decks
8%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
8.3%inclusion145 decks1.76K decks
-1%synergy
Darksteel Forge
8.1%inclusion344 decks4.27K decks
7%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
8.0%inclusion340 decks4.27K decks
7%synergy
Parhelion II
7.8%inclusion332 decks4.27K decks
7%synergy
Moxite Refinery
7.5%inclusion132 decks1.76K decks
-1%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
7.1%inclusion296 decks4.14K decks
5%synergy
Weatherlight
7.1%inclusion303 decks4.27K decks
6%synergy
The Indomitable
7.0%inclusion298 decks4.27K decks
6%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
6.3%inclusion82 decks1.29K decks
4%synergy
The Key to the Vault
6.2%inclusion260 decks4.17K decks
3%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
6.0%inclusion258 decks4.27K decks
6%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
6.0%inclusion258 decks4.27K decks
6%synergy
Throne of Geth
6.0%inclusion255 decks4.27K decks
5%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
5.8%inclusion248 decks4.27K decks
5%synergy
Reaver Titan
5.8%inclusion246 decks4.27K decks
5%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
5.7%inclusion242 decks4.27K decks
5%synergy
The Seriema
5.4%inclusion102 decks1.90K decks
0%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
5.1%inclusion219 decks4.26K decks
4%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.1%inclusion217 decks4.27K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Together Forever
34%inclusion1.45K decks4.27K decks
33%synergy
Resourceful Defense
28%inclusion1.20K decks4.27K decks
22%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
27%inclusion1.15K decks4.27K decks
26%synergy
Tempered Steel
20%inclusion872 decks4.27K decks
19%synergy
Felidar Retreat
19%inclusion790 decks4.27K decks
17%synergy
All Will Be One
15%inclusion623 decks4.27K decks
9%synergy
True Conviction
11%inclusion458 decks4.27K decks
10%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
11%inclusion449 decks4.27K decks
7%synergy
Inexorable Tide
10%inclusion417 decks4.27K decks
4%synergy
Storm the Vault
8.8%inclusion377 decks4.27K decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
8.0%inclusion343 decks4.27K decks
7%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
7.7%inclusion329 decks4.27K decks
7%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
7.6%inclusion324 decks4.27K decks
-17%synergy
Artificer Class
7.5%inclusion322 decks4.27K decks
6%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
7.4%inclusion188 decks2.53K decks
-5%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.2%inclusion263 decks4.27K decks
-6%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.0%inclusion255 decks4.27K decks
2%synergy
Mechanized Production
5.4%inclusion232 decks4.27K decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
16%inclusion675 decks4.27K decks
15%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
9.3%inclusion398 decks4.27K decks
7%synergy
Chandra, Spark Hunter
6.5%inclusion192 decks2.95K decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.4%inclusion123 decks1.91K decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
41%inclusion1.74K decks4.27K decks
28%synergy
Great Furnace
39%inclusion1.65K decks4.27K decks
26%synergy
Ancient Den
38%inclusion1.64K decks4.27K decks
26%synergy
Karn's Bastion
35%inclusion1.48K decks4.27K decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion1.12K decks4.27K decks
-8%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
23%inclusion993 decks4.27K decks
19%synergy
Buried Ruin
23%inclusion977 decks4.27K decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion949 decks4.27K decks
2%synergy
Academy Ruins
19%inclusion809 decks4.27K decks
12%synergy
Inventors' Fair
18%inclusion747 decks4.27K decks
10%synergy
Mech Hangar
13%inclusion570 decks4.27K decks
13%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
12%inclusion212 decks1.78K decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion457 decks4.27K decks
3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.0%inclusion384 decks4.27K decks
-4%synergy
Archway of Innovation
8.9%inclusion349 decks3.92K decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.5%inclusion363 decks4.27K decks
3%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
7.5%inclusion68 decks907 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.7%inclusion226 decks3.96K decks
4%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
5.2%inclusion221 decks4.27K decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion3.89K decks4.27K decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion3.74K decks4.27K decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Signet
42%inclusion1.78K decks4.27K decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
38%inclusion1.64K decks4.27K decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
37%inclusion1.60K decks4.27K decks
-8%synergy
Boros Signet
37%inclusion1.60K decks4.27K decks
8%synergy
Izzet Signet
37%inclusion1.57K decks4.27K decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
37%inclusion1.56K decks4.27K decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion1.37K decks4.27K decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
26%inclusion1.10K decks4.27K decks
13%synergy
Solar Array
22%inclusion378 decks1.76K decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion781 decks4.27K decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion702 decks4.27K decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion640 decks4.27K decks
2%synergy
The Aetherspark
8.1%inclusion239 decks2.95K decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.9%inclusion338 decks4.27K decks
-2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.6%inclusion323 decks4.27K decks
5%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
7.5%inclusion321 decks4.27K decks
7%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
6.5%inclusion276 decks4.27K decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.2%inclusion263 decks4.27K decks
2%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
6.0%inclusion231 decks3.87K decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
5.9%inclusion252 decks4.27K decks
0%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.0%inclusion214 decks4.27K decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion4.19K decks4.27K decks
3%synergy
Island
98%inclusion4.18K decks4.27K decks
2%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion4.14K decks4.27K decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion3.85K decks4.27K decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Monastery
61%inclusion2.59K decks4.27K decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion2.31K decks4.27K decks
-7%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
41%inclusion1.73K decks4.27K decks
-10%synergy
Prairie Stream
41%inclusion1.73K decks4.27K decks
1%synergy
Glacial Fortress
40%inclusion1.72K decks4.27K decks
-14%synergy
Sulfur Falls
39%inclusion1.65K decks4.27K decks
-14%synergy
Raugrin Triome
38%inclusion1.63K decks4.27K decks
1%synergy
Razortide Bridge
37%inclusion1.56K decks4.27K decks
24%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
35%inclusion1.51K decks4.27K decks
-6%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
35%inclusion1.50K decks4.27K decks
23%synergy
Sacred Foundry
35%inclusion1.48K decks4.27K decks
-6%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
35%inclusion1.48K decks4.27K decks
22%synergy
Steam Vents
33%inclusion1.43K decks4.27K decks
-7%synergy
Battlefield Forge
33%inclusion1.39K decks4.27K decks
-9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion1.30K decks4.27K decks
3%synergy
Shivan Reef
29%inclusion1.23K decks4.27K decks
-12%synergy
Spire of Industry
28%inclusion1.18K decks4.27K decks
14%synergy
Sea of Clouds
27%inclusion1.17K decks4.27K decks
-3%synergy
Training Center
25%inclusion1.07K decks4.27K decks
-6%synergy
Spectator Seating
25%inclusion1.05K decks4.27K decks
-5%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
24%inclusion1.01K decks4.27K decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
23%inclusion968 decks4.27K decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
21%inclusion897 decks4.27K decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
21%inclusion896 decks4.27K decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Triumph
20%inclusion863 decks4.27K decks
-4%synergy
Perilous Landscape
20%inclusion788 decks3.94K decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion828 decks4.27K decks
-8%synergy
Deserted Beach
19%inclusion817 decks4.27K decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion802 decks4.27K decks
2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
18%inclusion787 decks4.27K decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion782 decks4.27K decks
-10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
18%inclusion779 decks4.27K decks
-9%synergy
Sundown Pass
17%inclusion738 decks4.27K decks
-2%synergy
Power Depot
16%inclusion684 decks4.27K decks
14%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
15%inclusion645 decks4.27K decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Chancery
15%inclusion625 decks4.27K decks
2%synergy
Boros Garrison
13%inclusion573 decks4.27K decks
4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
13%inclusion537 decks4.27K decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion530 decks4.27K decks
2%synergy
Port Town
12%inclusion503 decks4.27K decks
-6%synergy
Radiant Summit
11%inclusion192 decks1.76K decks
-1%synergy
Rugged Prairie
10%inclusion436 decks4.27K decks
-12%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
10%inclusion432 decks4.27K decks
-14%synergy
Tranquil Cove
10%inclusion428 decks4.27K decks
3%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
10%inclusion425 decks4.27K decks
5%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
10%inclusion410 decks4.27K decks
3%synergy