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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
83%inclusion55 decks66 decks
82%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
74%inclusion49 decks66 decks
73%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
70%inclusion46 decks66 decks
68%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
65%inclusion43 decks66 decks
64%synergy
Foundry Inspector
70%inclusion46 decks66 decks
62%synergy
Steel Overseer
67%inclusion44 decks66 decks
58%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
68%inclusion45 decks66 decks
56%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
56%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
54%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Wake the Past
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
45%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
38%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
-18%synergy
Dispatch
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
35%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
43%synergy
Organic Extinction
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
40%synergy
Lux Artillery
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
38%synergy
Thoughtcast
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
38%synergy
Creatures
Patrolling Peacemaker
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Abzan Falconer
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
35%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
33%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Surge Conductor
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
27%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Bronze Guardian
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Thought Monitor
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
22%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Thrummingbird
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Research Thief
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Emissary Escort
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Master of Etherium
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Diversion Unit
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Scrap Trawler
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Lion Sash
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Liberty Prime, Recharged
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Thundering Raiju
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Burnished Hart
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Sentry Bot
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Colossus
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Unbreakable Formation
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
32%synergy
Negate
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Path to Exile
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
-13%synergy
Generous Gift
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Experimental Augury
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Disenchant
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Boros Charm
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Reject Imperfection
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Take Up the Shield
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Reality Heist
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Demand Answers
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Spectral Interference
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Serum Snare
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Wear // Tear
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Crush Contraband
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Loran's Escape
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Disruption Protocol
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Stern Lesson
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Hindering Light
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-10%synergy
Unbounded Potential
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Kill Shot
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Coordinated Maneuver
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Tezzeret's Gambit
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
31%synergy
One with the Machine
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
27%synergy
Voyage Home
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Austere Command
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Requisition Raid
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-9%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
12%synergy
From Father to Son
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Collision Course
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Dance of the Manse
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Forging the Anchor
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Contentious Plan
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Universal Surveillance
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Reckless Handling
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Reverse Engineer
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Delete
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Wave Goodbye
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Invoke Justice
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Fabricate
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Repair and Recharge
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Recommission
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
United Battlefront
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Mechtitan Core
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Insight Engine
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Sculpting Steel
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Salvation Engine
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Forge
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Moxite Refinery
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Animation Module
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
The Key to the Vault
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
8%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Repurposing Bay
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Parhelion II
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Weatherlight
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Gastal Thrillroller
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Hulldrifter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Midnight Mangler
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Aether Syphon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Cloudspire Skycycle
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Plasma Caster
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Automated Assembly Line
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Quick-Draw Katana
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Auxiliary Boosters
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Throne of Geth
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
The Belligerent
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Cloud Key
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Deluxe Dragster
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Bident of Thassa
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Adventurer's Airship
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
The Lunar Whale
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
The Regalia
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Warrior's Sword
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Together Forever
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
40%synergy
Tempered Steel
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Felidar Retreat
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Resourceful Defense
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
8%synergy
All That Glitters
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Rising of the Day
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Weapons Manufacturing
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Hardlight Containment
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-17%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Mechanized Production
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Inexorable Tide
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Storm the Vault
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Born to Drive
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Pia's Revolution
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Fire-Rim Form
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Kaladesh
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Saheeli, the Gifted
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Seat of the Synod
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Karn's Bastion
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Den
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Mech Hangar
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Archway of Innovation
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Reef Roads
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Rocky Roads
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Country Roads
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Great Furnace
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-22%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Restless Bivouac
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion57 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion55 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Azorius Signet
53%inclusion35 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Izzet Signet
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Boros Signet
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Solar Array
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
-16%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
-17%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Progress
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
-24%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Fire Diamond
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Hedron Archive
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Marble Diamond
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Solar Transformer
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Slagstone Refinery
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Relic of Legends
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Network Terminal
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion65 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Island
98%inclusion65 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion65 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
77%inclusion51 decks66 decks
-15%synergy
Prairie Stream
61%inclusion40 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Evolving Wilds
61%inclusion40 decks66 decks
33%synergy
Mystic Monastery
59%inclusion39 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
40%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Razortide Bridge
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
-17%synergy
Temple of Triumph
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
-10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Spire of Industry
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Glacial Fortress
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
-23%synergy
Sulfur Falls
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
-21%synergy
Battlefield Forge
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
-13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Tranquil Cove
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Power Depot
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
-8%synergy
Perilous Landscape
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Shivan Reef
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
-22%synergy
Boros Garrison
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Glittering Massif
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Port Town
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-23%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Ash Barrens
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Boros Guildgate
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Highland Lake
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Ferrous Lake
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
-4%synergy
Radiant Summit
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Meandering River
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Stone Quarry
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Molten Tributary
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy