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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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Abandoned Air Temple
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Aang, Swift Savior
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Soul Immolation
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Airship Engine Room
3.6%inclusion2 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
1.8%inclusion1 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
60%inclusion364 decks611 decks
58%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
53%inclusion326 decks611 decks
52%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
53%inclusion321 decks611 decks
52%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
51%inclusion309 decks611 decks
49%synergy
Steel Overseer
59%inclusion358 decks611 decks
49%synergy
Foundry Inspector
56%inclusion345 decks611 decks
49%synergy
Abzan Falconer
49%inclusion301 decks611 decks
48%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
48%inclusion294 decks611 decks
47%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
58%inclusion355 decks611 decks
46%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
45%inclusion275 decks611 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion363 decks611 decks
-9%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
50%inclusion308 decks611 decks
38%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion295 decks611 decks
-1%synergy
Dispatch
47%inclusion287 decks611 decks
33%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
44%inclusion268 decks611 decks
40%synergy
Wake the Past
43%inclusion263 decks611 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
42%inclusion256 decks611 decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
42%inclusion255 decks611 decks
25%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
40%inclusion245 decks611 decks
37%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
39%inclusion241 decks611 decks
35%synergy
Creatures
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
39%inclusion238 decks611 decks
33%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
36%inclusion59 decks166 decks
19%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
35%inclusion212 decks611 decks
34%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
32%inclusion197 decks611 decks
31%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
30%inclusion185 decks611 decks
24%synergy
Surge Conductor
30%inclusion50 decks166 decks
16%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
30%inclusion184 decks611 decks
18%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
30%inclusion183 decks611 decks
29%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
30%inclusion181 decks611 decks
28%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
29%inclusion179 decks611 decks
28%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
29%inclusion162 decks554 decks
21%synergy
Bronze Guardian
29%inclusion177 decks611 decks
27%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
27%inclusion150 decks546 decks
27%synergy
Thrummingbird
27%inclusion166 decks611 decks
19%synergy
Lion Sash
26%inclusion157 decks611 decks
24%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
25%inclusion152 decks611 decks
24%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
24%inclusion43 decks180 decks
13%synergy
Danny Pink
24%inclusion145 decks611 decks
22%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
24%inclusion145 decks611 decks
20%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
23%inclusion139 decks611 decks
22%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
22%inclusion132 decks611 decks
21%synergy
Thundering Raiju
21%inclusion131 decks611 decks
20%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
21%inclusion130 decks611 decks
19%synergy
Esper Sentinel
21%inclusion129 decks611 decks
1%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
21%inclusion126 decks611 decks
20%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
20%inclusion123 decks611 decks
14%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
20%inclusion122 decks611 decks
14%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
19%inclusion116 decks611 decks
18%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
18%inclusion112 decks611 decks
18%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
18%inclusion110 decks611 decks
17%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
18%inclusion109 decks611 decks
10%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
16%inclusion100 decks611 decks
16%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
16%inclusion24 decks149 decks
14%synergy
Axgard Artisan
16%inclusion95 decks611 decks
15%synergy
Thought Monitor
15%inclusion93 decks611 decks
9%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
15%inclusion90 decks611 decks
10%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
14%inclusion86 decks611 decks
14%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
14%inclusion46 decks338 decks
12%synergy
Elite Scaleguard
13%inclusion81 decks611 decks
13%synergy
Grateful Apparition
13%inclusion81 decks611 decks
9%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
13%inclusion46 decks350 decks
10%synergy
Research Thief
13%inclusion80 decks611 decks
12%synergy
Hangarback Walker
12%inclusion73 decks611 decks
8%synergy
Reluctant Role Model
12%inclusion58 decks489 decks
11%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
12%inclusion71 decks611 decks
11%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
12%inclusion71 decks611 decks
11%synergy
Master of Etherium
11%inclusion70 decks611 decks
10%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
11%inclusion70 decks611 decks
11%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
11%inclusion68 decks611 decks
4%synergy
Filigree Vector
11%inclusion65 decks611 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
38%inclusion231 decks611 decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
36%inclusion217 decks611 decks
14%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
35%inclusion214 decks611 decks
28%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion183 decks611 decks
8%synergy
Negate
27%inclusion167 decks611 decks
11%synergy
Experimental Augury
26%inclusion160 decks611 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion75 decks611 decks
-4%synergy
Wear // Tear
12%inclusion74 decks611 decks
5%synergy
Dovin's Veto
10%inclusion64 decks611 decks
-8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion63 decks611 decks
1%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
10%inclusion63 decks611 decks
9%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion62 decks611 decks
8%synergy
Legion Leadership
8.9%inclusion49 decks552 decks
2%synergy
Ripples of Potential
8.7%inclusion53 decks611 decks
0%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.7%inclusion53 decks611 decks
-3%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
7.9%inclusion48 decks611 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
7.4%inclusion45 decks611 decks
-13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
6.9%inclusion42 decks611 decks
-13%synergy
Desynchronization
6.8%inclusion36 decks529 decks
5%synergy
Slip Out the Back
6.4%inclusion39 decks611 decks
5%synergy
Armed and Armored
6.2%inclusion38 decks611 decks
6%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
5.9%inclusion36 decks611 decks
2%synergy
Serum Snare
5.9%inclusion36 decks611 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
5.9%inclusion36 decks611 decks
-1%synergy
Unbounded Potential
5.6%inclusion34 decks611 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
5.4%inclusion33 decks611 decks
2%synergy
Demand Answers
5.4%inclusion33 decks611 decks
4%synergy
Reject Imperfection
5.2%inclusion32 decks611 decks
4%synergy
Take Up the Shield
5.1%inclusion31 decks611 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Tezzeret's Gambit
37%inclusion225 decks611 decks
27%synergy
Organic Extinction
37%inclusion225 decks611 decks
29%synergy
Thoughtcast
33%inclusion204 decks611 decks
29%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion152 decks611 decks
2%synergy
Damning Verdict
24%inclusion146 decks611 decks
22%synergy
One with the Machine
19%inclusion119 decks611 decks
16%synergy
Requisition Raid
18%inclusion101 decks577 decks
15%synergy
Fabricate
15%inclusion94 decks611 decks
8%synergy
Wave Goodbye
14%inclusion84 decks611 decks
13%synergy
Voyage Home
12%inclusion42 decks342 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion71 decks611 decks
0%synergy
Contentious Plan
12%inclusion71 decks611 decks
9%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
10%inclusion59 decks611 decks
9%synergy
Dance of the Manse
8.0%inclusion49 decks611 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.5%inclusion46 decks611 decks
-6%synergy
Collective Effort
7.0%inclusion43 decks611 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
6.9%inclusion42 decks611 decks
-2%synergy
Delete
6.7%inclusion41 decks611 decks
6%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
5.9%inclusion36 decks611 decks
4%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.4%inclusion33 decks611 decks
-8%synergy
Farewell
5.2%inclusion32 decks611 decks
-10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
36%inclusion62 decks170 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion212 decks611 decks
10%synergy
Lux Artillery
34%inclusion210 decks611 decks
29%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
29%inclusion175 decks611 decks
26%synergy
The Ozolith
22%inclusion137 decks611 decks
20%synergy
Unwinding Clock
21%inclusion129 decks611 decks
15%synergy
Mechtitan Core
18%inclusion110 decks611 decks
17%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
17%inclusion28 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion92 decks611 decks
4%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
15%inclusion91 decks611 decks
14%synergy
Bident of Thassa
14%inclusion87 decks611 decks
5%synergy
Salvation Engine
14%inclusion47 decks338 decks
13%synergy
Cloud Key
13%inclusion78 decks611 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion74 decks611 decks
-12%synergy
Insight Engine
12%inclusion20 decks166 decks
-2%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
12%inclusion71 decks611 decks
8%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
11%inclusion67 decks611 decks
10%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
11%inclusion65 decks611 decks
10%synergy
The Indomitable
10%inclusion62 decks611 decks
9%synergy
Sculpting Steel
10%inclusion62 decks611 decks
8%synergy
Parhelion II
9.5%inclusion58 decks611 decks
9%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Forge
9.2%inclusion56 decks611 decks
4%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
8.8%inclusion54 decks611 decks
8%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
8.3%inclusion51 decks611 decks
8%synergy
Imposter Mech
8.2%inclusion50 decks611 decks
7%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
7.9%inclusion42 decks529 decks
2%synergy
Weatherlight
7.9%inclusion48 decks611 decks
7%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
-3%synergy
Throne of Geth
6.9%inclusion42 decks611 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
6.7%inclusion40 decks596 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
6.7%inclusion41 decks611 decks
4%synergy
Moxite Refinery
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
-2%synergy
The Key to the Vault
6.6%inclusion38 decks578 decks
4%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
6.6%inclusion39 decks595 decks
5%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
6.5%inclusion40 decks611 decks
5%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
6.4%inclusion39 decks611 decks
6%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
6.2%inclusion38 decks611 decks
5%synergy
The Seriema
6.1%inclusion11 decks180 decks
1%synergy
Deluxe Dragster
6.1%inclusion37 decks611 decks
5%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
6.1%inclusion37 decks611 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Forge
5.7%inclusion35 decks611 decks
4%synergy
Reaver Titan
5.1%inclusion31 decks611 decks
5%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.1%inclusion31 decks611 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Together Forever
36%inclusion222 decks611 decks
36%synergy
Resourceful Defense
24%inclusion145 decks611 decks
18%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
23%inclusion142 decks611 decks
22%synergy
Felidar Retreat
22%inclusion137 decks611 decks
21%synergy
Tempered Steel
21%inclusion131 decks611 decks
20%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
11%inclusion68 decks611 decks
11%synergy
True Conviction
10%inclusion64 decks611 decks
9%synergy
All Will Be One
9.2%inclusion56 decks611 decks
4%synergy
Storm the Vault
9.0%inclusion55 decks611 decks
7%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
8.5%inclusion52 decks611 decks
5%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
8.3%inclusion51 decks611 decks
7%synergy
Citadel Siege
7.4%inclusion45 decks611 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
7.2%inclusion44 decks611 decks
4%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
7.0%inclusion43 decks611 decks
-18%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.5%inclusion40 decks611 decks
2%synergy
Inexorable Tide
6.5%inclusion40 decks611 decks
1%synergy
Mechanized Production
6.1%inclusion37 decks611 decks
1%synergy
Gleam of Authority
5.7%inclusion35 decks611 decks
6%synergy
Artificer Class
5.4%inclusion33 decks611 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
18%inclusion109 decks611 decks
17%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
10%inclusion62 decks611 decks
8%synergy
Chandra, Spark Hunter
7.1%inclusion25 decks350 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
36%inclusion221 decks611 decks
24%synergy
Great Furnace
33%inclusion201 decks611 decks
21%synergy
Karn's Bastion
33%inclusion199 decks611 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Den
32%inclusion198 decks611 decks
21%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
24%inclusion145 decks611 decks
19%synergy
Buried Ruin
24%inclusion145 decks611 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion121 decks611 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion115 decks611 decks
-15%synergy
Mech Hangar
15%inclusion92 decks611 decks
14%synergy
Academy Ruins
12%inclusion71 decks611 decks
4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
10%inclusion61 decks611 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion61 decks611 decks
4%synergy
Archway of Innovation
7.2%inclusion39 decks539 decks
2%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
6.5%inclusion11 decks170 decks
-3%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
5.7%inclusion35 decks611 decks
3%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.6%inclusion31 decks551 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion544 decks611 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion529 decks611 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Signet
47%inclusion290 decks611 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Signet
42%inclusion259 decks611 decks
10%synergy
Boros Signet
42%inclusion258 decks611 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
37%inclusion229 decks611 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
37%inclusion225 decks611 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
36%inclusion218 decks611 decks
-10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion201 decks611 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
29%inclusion179 decks611 decks
16%synergy
Solar Array
23%inclusion39 decks166 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion112 decks611 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion94 decks611 decks
-8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion89 decks611 decks
5%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
9.3%inclusion57 decks611 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.4%inclusion45 decks611 decks
-2%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.5%inclusion40 decks611 decks
3%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
6.4%inclusion34 decks529 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion606 decks611 decks
4%synergy
Island
99%inclusion605 decks611 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion605 decks611 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion552 decks611 decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Monastery
63%inclusion384 decks611 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion341 decks611 decks
-6%synergy
Prairie Stream
45%inclusion272 decks611 decks
5%synergy
Razortide Bridge
37%inclusion229 decks611 decks
25%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
37%inclusion224 decks611 decks
24%synergy
Battlefield Forge
37%inclusion224 decks611 decks
-5%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
36%inclusion223 decks611 decks
24%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
36%inclusion217 decks611 decks
-15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
35%inclusion214 decks611 decks
8%synergy
Glacial Fortress
33%inclusion200 decks611 decks
-21%synergy
Sulfur Falls
32%inclusion198 decks611 decks
-19%synergy
Shivan Reef
31%inclusion190 decks611 decks
-10%synergy
Raugrin Triome
30%inclusion186 decks611 decks
-7%synergy
Spire of Industry
28%inclusion172 decks611 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
27%inclusion163 decks611 decks
0%synergy
Perilous Landscape
27%inclusion145 decks546 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
25%inclusion151 decks611 decks
-2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
24%inclusion147 decks611 decks
-17%synergy
Temple of Triumph
23%inclusion142 decks611 decks
-1%synergy
Steam Vents
23%inclusion140 decks611 decks
-17%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
23%inclusion139 decks611 decks
-13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion136 decks611 decks
5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
22%inclusion135 decks611 decks
-18%synergy
Sea of Clouds
22%inclusion133 decks611 decks
-9%synergy
Azorius Chancery
21%inclusion126 decks611 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion120 decks611 decks
-8%synergy
Boros Garrison
19%inclusion118 decks611 decks
10%synergy
Training Center
19%inclusion115 decks611 decks
-13%synergy
Power Depot
18%inclusion113 decks611 decks
16%synergy
Spectator Seating
18%inclusion110 decks611 decks
-12%synergy
Deserted Beach
18%inclusion108 decks611 decks
-5%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
17%inclusion105 decks611 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion96 decks611 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
16%inclusion95 decks611 decks
3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
16%inclusion95 decks611 decks
-7%synergy
Port Town
15%inclusion92 decks611 decks
-3%synergy
Sundown Pass
14%inclusion85 decks611 decks
-6%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
13%inclusion81 decks611 decks
8%synergy
Tranquil Cove
12%inclusion72 decks611 decks
4%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
11%inclusion68 decks611 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
11%inclusion68 decks611 decks
-18%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
11%inclusion65 decks611 decks
-7%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
9.3%inclusion57 decks611 decks
-5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
9.0%inclusion55 decks611 decks
-18%synergy
Legion Leadership
8.9%inclusion49 decks552 decks
2%synergy
Arid Mesa
8.8%inclusion54 decks611 decks
-19%synergy