Optimus Prime, Hero (Commander) - Artifacts

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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
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Big Mother Mouser
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
3.6%inclusion2 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Donatello, Mutant Mechanic
2.0%inclusion1 decks51 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
72%inclusion428 decks591 decks
71%synergy
Steel Overseer
74%inclusion440 decks591 decks
65%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
64%inclusion381 decks591 decks
63%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
64%inclusion381 decks591 decks
63%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
64%inclusion376 decks591 decks
62%synergy
Foundry Inspector
70%inclusion411 decks591 decks
62%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
72%inclusion423 decks591 decks
59%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
60%inclusion355 decks591 decks
59%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
60%inclusion356 decks591 decks
57%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
67%inclusion398 decks591 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion377 decks591 decks
-4%synergy
Dispatch
59%inclusion347 decks591 decks
45%synergy
Wake the Past
57%inclusion336 decks591 decks
47%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
55%inclusion326 decks591 decks
51%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
55%inclusion323 decks591 decks
50%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion300 decks591 decks
2%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
51%inclusion299 decks591 decks
44%synergy
Abzan Falconer
50%inclusion298 decks591 decks
49%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion295 decks591 decks
15%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
50%inclusion293 decks591 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
18%inclusion105 decks591 decks
-1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
17%inclusion102 decks591 decks
2%synergy
Rhystic Study
17%inclusion101 decks591 decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Protection
17%inclusion99 decks591 decks
3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
15%inclusion87 decks591 decks
-2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion61 decks591 decks
-5%synergy
Farewell
8.3%inclusion49 decks591 decks
-6%synergy
Jeska's Will
7.4%inclusion44 decks591 decks
-6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.1%inclusion36 decks591 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
5.9%inclusion35 decks591 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
49%inclusion289 decks591 decks
36%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
47%inclusion277 decks591 decks
44%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
44%inclusion70 decks158 decks
28%synergy
Bronze Guardian
43%inclusion254 decks591 decks
41%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
40%inclusion234 decks591 decks
38%synergy
Esper Sentinel
39%inclusion231 decks591 decks
20%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
38%inclusion222 decks591 decks
32%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
36%inclusion181 decks509 decks
27%synergy
Surge Conductor
35%inclusion56 decks158 decks
22%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
33%inclusion197 decks591 decks
32%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
33%inclusion196 decks591 decks
31%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
33%inclusion193 decks591 decks
27%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
31%inclusion52 decks166 decks
21%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
31%inclusion185 decks591 decks
29%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
30%inclusion180 decks591 decks
27%synergy
Lion Sash
30%inclusion176 decks591 decks
28%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
29%inclusion170 decks591 decks
28%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
29%inclusion169 decks591 decks
22%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
28%inclusion139 decks500 decks
27%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
27%inclusion158 decks591 decks
26%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
26%inclusion40 decks156 decks
24%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
24%inclusion139 decks591 decks
15%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
23%inclusion138 decks591 decks
20%synergy
Thought Monitor
23%inclusion135 decks591 decks
16%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
20%inclusion120 decks591 decks
19%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
19%inclusion113 decks591 decks
19%synergy
Danny Pink
19%inclusion112 decks591 decks
17%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
18%inclusion107 decks591 decks
18%synergy
Research Thief
18%inclusion106 decks591 decks
17%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
18%inclusion105 decks591 decks
17%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
17%inclusion40 decks234 decks
15%synergy
Thrummingbird
17%inclusion100 decks591 decks
8%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
16%inclusion97 decks591 decks
12%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
16%inclusion39 decks243 decks
13%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
15%inclusion91 decks591 decks
15%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
15%inclusion91 decks591 decks
15%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
15%inclusion89 decks591 decks
14%synergy
The Reality Chip
15%inclusion89 decks591 decks
11%synergy
Hangarback Walker
15%inclusion86 decks591 decks
10%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
14%inclusion85 decks591 decks
14%synergy
Master of Etherium
14%inclusion85 decks591 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Colossus
14%inclusion83 decks591 decks
14%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
14%inclusion83 decks591 decks
7%synergy
Lita, Mechanical Engineer
14%inclusion80 decks591 decks
13%synergy
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
13%inclusion79 decks591 decks
10%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
13%inclusion79 decks591 decks
9%synergy
Arcbound Reclaimer
12%inclusion73 decks591 decks
12%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
12%inclusion72 decks591 decks
11%synergy
Arcbound Crusher
12%inclusion72 decks591 decks
12%synergy
Scrap Trawler
12%inclusion68 decks591 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
39%inclusion233 decks591 decks
18%synergy
Generous Gift
31%inclusion186 decks591 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion174 decks591 decks
7%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
28%inclusion165 decks591 decks
20%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion125 decks591 decks
5%synergy
Experimental Augury
20%inclusion121 decks591 decks
13%synergy
Dovin's Veto
14%inclusion83 decks591 decks
-5%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion77 decks591 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion59 decks591 decks
-6%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion57 decks591 decks
-10%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
10%inclusion57 decks591 decks
4%synergy
Mana Drain
9.5%inclusion56 decks591 decks
-1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
9.1%inclusion54 decks591 decks
-11%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
9.0%inclusion53 decks591 decks
5%synergy
Disenchant
8.3%inclusion49 decks591 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Swat
8.3%inclusion49 decks591 decks
-5%synergy
Ripples of Potential
8.0%inclusion47 decks591 decks
-2%synergy
Desynchronization
7.8%inclusion38 decks485 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
7.6%inclusion45 decks591 decks
7%synergy
Scour for Scrap
6.4%inclusion10 decks157 decks
3%synergy
Whir of Invention
6.3%inclusion37 decks591 decks
4%synergy
Wear // Tear
5.9%inclusion35 decks591 decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.2%inclusion31 decks591 decks
-4%synergy
Swan Song
5.2%inclusion31 decks591 decks
-12%synergy
Demand Answers
5.1%inclusion30 decks591 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
49%inclusion289 decks591 decks
41%synergy
Thoughtcast
40%inclusion234 decks591 decks
36%synergy
Fabricate
35%inclusion206 decks591 decks
27%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
33%inclusion196 decks591 decks
23%synergy
Damning Verdict
29%inclusion172 decks591 decks
27%synergy
One with the Machine
20%inclusion118 decks591 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion115 decks591 decks
-3%synergy
Voyage Home
17%inclusion40 decks237 decks
14%synergy
Wave Goodbye
15%inclusion89 decks591 decks
14%synergy
Requisition Raid
12%inclusion70 decks566 decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion66 decks591 decks
2%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion62 decks591 decks
-1%synergy
Dance of the Manse
9.3%inclusion55 decks591 decks
8%synergy
Delete
8.5%inclusion50 decks591 decks
8%synergy
Contentious Plan
7.6%inclusion45 decks591 decks
5%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
6.8%inclusion40 decks591 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.1%inclusion36 decks591 decks
-7%synergy
Supreme Verdict
5.8%inclusion34 decks591 decks
-7%synergy
Reckless Handling
5.4%inclusion32 decks591 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Unwinding Clock
43%inclusion256 decks591 decks
38%synergy
Lux Artillery
42%inclusion250 decks591 decks
37%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
42%inclusion67 decks160 decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion237 decks591 decks
15%synergy
The Ozolith
36%inclusion211 decks591 decks
33%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
35%inclusion207 decks591 decks
32%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
26%inclusion41 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
23%inclusion134 decks591 decks
19%synergy
Mechtitan Core
21%inclusion123 decks591 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion114 decks591 decks
-5%synergy
Sculpting Steel
19%inclusion111 decks591 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Forge
19%inclusion111 decks591 decks
13%synergy
Cloud Key
16%inclusion96 decks591 decks
10%synergy
Insight Engine
15%inclusion23 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Salvation Engine
14%inclusion33 decks236 decks
13%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
13%inclusion64 decks485 decks
8%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
13%inclusion75 decks591 decks
12%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
12%inclusion69 decks561 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Forge
12%inclusion70 decks591 decks
10%synergy
Imposter Mech
11%inclusion67 decks591 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion66 decks591 decks
0%synergy
Bident of Thassa
10%inclusion62 decks591 decks
1%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
10%inclusion57 decks591 decks
7%synergy
The Key to the Vault
8.8%inclusion50 decks569 decks
6%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
8.6%inclusion51 decks591 decks
7%synergy
Repurposing Bay
8.2%inclusion20 decks243 decks
7%synergy
Moxite Refinery
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Doubling Cube
8.0%inclusion47 decks591 decks
8%synergy
Throne of Geth
7.6%inclusion45 decks591 decks
7%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
7.6%inclusion10 decks132 decks
6%synergy
The Seriema
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
2%synergy
The Indomitable
6.4%inclusion38 decks591 decks
6%synergy
Parhelion II
6.3%inclusion37 decks591 decks
6%synergy
Leyline Axe
6.1%inclusion19 decks310 decks
3%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
6.1%inclusion36 decks591 decks
6%synergy
Weatherlight
5.8%inclusion34 decks591 decks
4%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
5.8%inclusion34 decks591 decks
5%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
1%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
5.6%inclusion33 decks591 decks
4%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.2%inclusion31 decks591 decks
4%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
5.1%inclusion30 decks591 decks
5%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
5.1%inclusion30 decks591 decks
4%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
5.1%inclusion30 decks591 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Together Forever
38%inclusion224 decks591 decks
37%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
30%inclusion179 decks591 decks
29%synergy
Tempered Steel
28%inclusion165 decks591 decks
27%synergy
Resourceful Defense
27%inclusion159 decks591 decks
20%synergy
Felidar Retreat
16%inclusion95 decks591 decks
15%synergy
All Will Be One
16%inclusion95 decks591 decks
11%synergy
Storm the Vault
14%inclusion81 decks591 decks
11%synergy
True Conviction
14%inclusion80 decks591 decks
12%synergy
Artificer Class
13%inclusion78 decks591 decks
12%synergy
Inexorable Tide
8.6%inclusion51 decks591 decks
3%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
8.5%inclusion50 decks591 decks
5%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
8.3%inclusion17 decks205 decks
-4%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
8.0%inclusion47 decks591 decks
6%synergy
Mechanized Production
6.8%inclusion40 decks591 decks
2%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
5.6%inclusion33 decks591 decks
-19%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
28%inclusion166 decks591 decks
27%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
13%inclusion77 decks591 decks
11%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
6.9%inclusion41 decks591 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Chandra, Spark Hunter
5.3%inclusion13 decks243 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
58%inclusion342 decks591 decks
45%synergy
Ancient Den
56%inclusion330 decks591 decks
44%synergy
Great Furnace
54%inclusion318 decks591 decks
42%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
40%inclusion238 decks591 decks
36%synergy
Karn's Bastion
38%inclusion223 decks591 decks
25%synergy
Buried Ruin
30%inclusion178 decks591 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
28%inclusion164 decks591 decks
-6%synergy
Academy Ruins
26%inclusion154 decks591 decks
19%synergy
Inventors' Fair
26%inclusion151 decks591 decks
18%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion120 decks591 decks
1%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
18%inclusion29 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion92 decks591 decks
7%synergy
Archway of Innovation
15%inclusion74 decks497 decks
10%synergy
Mech Hangar
14%inclusion84 decks591 decks
14%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion75 decks591 decks
0%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.5%inclusion43 decks507 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.5%inclusion50 decks591 decks
3%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
7.4%inclusion18 decks243 decks
6%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion554 decks591 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion525 decks591 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Signet
42%inclusion248 decks591 decks
10%synergy
Boros Signet
38%inclusion226 decks591 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Signet
37%inclusion221 decks591 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
34%inclusion202 decks591 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
34%inclusion201 decks591 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Progress
32%inclusion187 decks591 decks
-14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion184 decks591 decks
-1%synergy
Solar Array
27%inclusion43 decks158 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
27%inclusion158 decks591 decks
14%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
18%inclusion106 decks591 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion103 decks591 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion90 decks591 decks
3%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
12%inclusion71 decks591 decks
11%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
11%inclusion52 decks485 decks
9%synergy
Mox Opal
9.3%inclusion55 decks591 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
9.1%inclusion54 decks591 decks
6%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
6.6%inclusion39 decks591 decks
6%synergy
The Aetherspark
6.2%inclusion15 decks243 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.8%inclusion34 decks591 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion579 decks591 decks
3%synergy
Island
98%inclusion577 decks591 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion571 decks591 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion544 decks591 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Monastery
59%inclusion347 decks591 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
51%inclusion302 decks591 decks
-10%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
49%inclusion292 decks591 decks
37%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
49%inclusion292 decks591 decks
37%synergy
Razortide Bridge
49%inclusion287 decks591 decks
36%synergy
Raugrin Triome
43%inclusion256 decks591 decks
6%synergy
Prairie Stream
41%inclusion241 decks591 decks
1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
40%inclusion235 decks591 decks
-2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
38%inclusion226 decks591 decks
-2%synergy
Steam Vents
37%inclusion216 decks591 decks
-4%synergy
Spire of Industry
36%inclusion212 decks591 decks
23%synergy
Glacial Fortress
35%inclusion205 decks591 decks
-20%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
35%inclusion205 decks591 decks
-16%synergy
Battlefield Forge
35%inclusion204 decks591 decks
-8%synergy
Sulfur Falls
34%inclusion201 decks591 decks
-18%synergy
Sea of Clouds
31%inclusion182 decks591 decks
0%synergy
Shivan Reef
30%inclusion178 decks591 decks
-11%synergy
Training Center
29%inclusion170 decks591 decks
-2%synergy
Spectator Seating
28%inclusion168 decks591 decks
-1%synergy
Power Depot
27%inclusion161 decks591 decks
25%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion156 decks591 decks
-1%synergy
Perilous Landscape
24%inclusion119 decks500 decks
5%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
23%inclusion137 decks591 decks
-13%synergy
Flooded Strand
22%inclusion128 decks591 decks
-8%synergy
Arid Mesa
20%inclusion121 decks591 decks
-7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion118 decks591 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
19%inclusion115 decks591 decks
-7%synergy
Deserted Beach
18%inclusion109 decks591 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Triumph
17%inclusion101 decks591 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
16%inclusion95 decks591 decks
-11%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
16%inclusion95 decks591 decks
-6%synergy
Sundown Pass
16%inclusion94 decks591 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion92 decks591 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
14%inclusion83 decks591 decks
2%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
14%inclusion80 decks591 decks
-9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion80 decks591 decks
-14%synergy
Boros Garrison
13%inclusion78 decks591 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion77 decks591 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
13%inclusion75 decks591 decks
1%synergy
Radiant Summit
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
0%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
10%inclusion62 decks591 decks
4%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
9.3%inclusion55 decks591 decks
-14%synergy
Tundra
9.1%inclusion54 decks591 decks
-2%synergy
Port Town
9.0%inclusion53 decks591 decks
-9%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
8.3%inclusion49 decks591 decks
3%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
8.3%inclusion49 decks591 decks
1%synergy