Optimus Prime, Hero (Commander) - Budget 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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Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
84%inclusion56 decks67 decks
82%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
72%inclusion48 decks67 decks
71%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
70%inclusion47 decks67 decks
69%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
66%inclusion44 decks67 decks
64%synergy
Foundry Inspector
69%inclusion46 decks67 decks
61%synergy
Steel Overseer
67%inclusion45 decks67 decks
58%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
58%inclusion39 decks67 decks
57%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
60%inclusion40 decks67 decks
56%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
67%inclusion45 decks67 decks
55%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
52%inclusion35 decks67 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Wake the Past
57%inclusion38 decks67 decks
47%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
52%inclusion35 decks67 decks
40%synergy
Dispatch
49%inclusion33 decks67 decks
36%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
49%inclusion33 decks67 decks
-19%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
29%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
42%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
41%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
41%synergy
Organic Extinction
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
36%synergy
Together Forever
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
41%synergy
Creatures
Abzan Falconer
40%inclusion27 decks67 decks
39%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
38%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
31%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
28%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Bronze Guardian
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
25%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
22%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
25%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
23%synergy
Thought Monitor
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Thrummingbird
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Surge Conductor
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Research Thief
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Master of Etherium
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Miles "Tails" Prower
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Lion Sash
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Diversion Unit
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Thundering Raiju
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Scrap Trawler
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Burnished Hart
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Axgard Artisan
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Liberty Prime, Recharged
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Spikeshell Harrier
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Unbreakable Formation
40%inclusion27 decks67 decks
33%synergy
Generous Gift
40%inclusion27 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Negate
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Counterspell
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Path to Exile
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
-14%synergy
Experimental Augury
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
23%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Disenchant
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Boros Charm
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Reject Imperfection
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Demand Answers
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Take Up the Shield
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Spectral Interference
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Reality Heist
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Serum Snare
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Crush Contraband
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Disruption Protocol
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Wear // Tear
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Suit Up
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Loran's Escape
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Reality Shift
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-14%synergy
Stern Lesson
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Unbounded Potential
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Hindering Light
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Kill Shot
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Coordinated Maneuver
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
38%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
40%inclusion27 decks67 decks
31%synergy
One with the Machine
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
27%synergy
Voyage Home
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Austere Command
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Requisition Raid
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Blasphemous Act
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
-11%synergy
From Father to Son
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Collision Course
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Forging the Anchor
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Contentious Plan
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Reckless Handling
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Reverse Engineer
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Dance of the Manse
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Universal Surveillance
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Recommission
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Saheeli's Artistry
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Delete
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Wave Goodbye
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Invoke Justice
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Repair and Recharge
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Wrath of God
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Fabricate
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Collective Effort
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
United Battlefront
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lux Artillery
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
37%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
30%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Mechtitan Core
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
25%synergy
Sculpting Steel
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Forge
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Animation Module
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Repurposing Bay
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Salvation Engine
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
The Key to the Vault
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Parhelion II
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Weatherlight
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Throne of Geth
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Aether Syphon
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Cloudspire Skycycle
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Midnight Mangler
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Moxite Refinery
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Insight Engine
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Auxiliary Boosters
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Quick-Draw Katana
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Plasma Caster
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Automated Assembly Line
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
2%synergy
The Seriema
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Unwinding Clock
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Bident of Thassa
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Adventurer's Airship
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Mindlink Mech
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Deluxe Dragster
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Semblance Anvil
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Imposter Mech
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
The Lunar Whale
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
The Regalia
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Warrior's Sword
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Tempered Steel
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
35%synergy
Felidar Retreat
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Rising of the Day
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Resourceful Defense
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
6%synergy
All That Glitters
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Weapons Manufacturing
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Hardlight Containment
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Mechanized Production
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-19%synergy
Storm the Vault
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Pia's Revolution
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Fire-Rim Form
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Kaladesh
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
27%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Saheeli, the Gifted
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
27%synergy
Seat of the Synod
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Karn's Bastion
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Mech Hangar
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Archway of Innovation
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Den
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Great Furnace
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Reef Roads
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Rocky Roads
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Country Roads
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-25%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Restless Bivouac
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion58 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion56 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Azorius Signet
55%inclusion37 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Izzet Signet
51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Boros Signet
45%inclusion30 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
-15%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
-16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Solar Array
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Progress
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
-25%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
-8%synergy
Fire Diamond
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Marble Diamond
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Solar Transformer
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Hedron Archive
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Slagstone Refinery
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Relic of Legends
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Network Terminal
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion66 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Island
99%inclusion66 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion66 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
78%inclusion52 decks67 decks
-15%synergy
Prairie Stream
63%inclusion42 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Monastery
60%inclusion40 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
60%inclusion40 decks67 decks
32%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
54%inclusion36 decks67 decks
42%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
39%synergy
Razortide Bridge
51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
38%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
45%inclusion30 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
-18%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Triumph
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Spire of Industry
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
23%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
-14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Battlefield Forge
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
-11%synergy
Glacial Fortress
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
-25%synergy
Sulfur Falls
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
-23%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Tranquil Cove
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Perilous Landscape
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Power Depot
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Shivan Reef
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
-22%synergy
Boros Garrison
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Port Town
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
-6%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
-22%synergy
Boros Guildgate
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Highland Lake
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Glittering Massif
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Radiant Summit
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Ash Barrens
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Ferrous Lake
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-4%synergy
Meandering River
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Stone Quarry
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Bluff
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
3%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Molten Tributary
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy