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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
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Ravenous Robots
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Soul Immolation
3.8%inclusion2 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Dome
2.6%inclusion1 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Noggle the Mind
1.9%inclusion1 decks53 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
59%inclusion362 decks609 decks
58%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
53%inclusion323 decks609 decks
52%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
52%inclusion317 decks609 decks
51%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
50%inclusion307 decks609 decks
49%synergy
Foundry Inspector
56%inclusion342 decks609 decks
49%synergy
Steel Overseer
58%inclusion355 decks609 decks
49%synergy
Abzan Falconer
48%inclusion294 decks609 decks
47%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
47%inclusion286 decks609 decks
46%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
57%inclusion350 decks609 decks
45%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
44%inclusion270 decks609 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
58%inclusion355 decks609 decks
-10%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
50%inclusion302 decks609 decks
37%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion292 decks609 decks
-1%synergy
Dispatch
47%inclusion288 decks609 decks
33%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
43%inclusion263 decks609 decks
39%synergy
Wake the Past
43%inclusion261 decks609 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
41%inclusion251 decks609 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
41%inclusion250 decks609 decks
24%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
39%inclusion239 decks609 decks
36%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
39%inclusion237 decks609 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
5.1%inclusion31 decks609 decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
39%inclusion235 decks609 decks
33%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
35%inclusion63 decks182 decks
18%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
34%inclusion206 decks609 decks
33%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
32%inclusion197 decks609 decks
31%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
31%inclusion186 decks609 decks
25%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
30%inclusion183 decks609 decks
18%synergy
Surge Conductor
30%inclusion54 decks182 decks
16%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
30%inclusion180 decks609 decks
28%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
29%inclusion166 decks566 decks
21%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
29%inclusion178 decks609 decks
28%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
29%inclusion177 decks609 decks
27%synergy
Bronze Guardian
29%inclusion177 decks609 decks
27%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
27%inclusion153 decks558 decks
27%synergy
Thrummingbird
26%inclusion160 decks609 decks
17%synergy
Lion Sash
25%inclusion155 decks609 decks
24%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
24%inclusion146 decks609 decks
24%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
23%inclusion46 decks196 decks
13%synergy
Danny Pink
23%inclusion142 decks609 decks
22%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
23%inclusion141 decks609 decks
19%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
22%inclusion137 decks609 decks
22%synergy
Esper Sentinel
22%inclusion131 decks609 decks
2%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
21%inclusion130 decks609 decks
19%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
21%inclusion128 decks609 decks
21%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
21%inclusion127 decks609 decks
14%synergy
Thundering Raiju
21%inclusion125 decks609 decks
19%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
20%inclusion124 decks609 decks
15%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
20%inclusion120 decks609 decks
19%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
18%inclusion112 decks609 decks
18%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
18%inclusion110 decks609 decks
10%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
18%inclusion107 decks609 decks
17%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
17%inclusion106 decks609 decks
17%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
16%inclusion97 decks609 decks
15%synergy
Thought Monitor
16%inclusion97 decks609 decks
9%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
15%inclusion25 decks165 decks
13%synergy
Axgard Artisan
15%inclusion91 decks609 decks
15%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
15%inclusion89 decks609 decks
10%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
14%inclusion49 decks352 decks
12%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
14%inclusion84 decks609 decks
13%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
13%inclusion49 decks364 decks
11%synergy
Research Thief
13%inclusion79 decks609 decks
12%synergy
Grateful Apparition
13%inclusion79 decks609 decks
9%synergy
Elite Scaleguard
13%inclusion78 decks609 decks
13%synergy
Hangarback Walker
12%inclusion72 decks609 decks
8%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
11%inclusion70 decks609 decks
10%synergy
Master of Etherium
11%inclusion70 decks609 decks
11%synergy
Reluctant Role Model
11%inclusion57 decks501 decks
11%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
11%inclusion69 decks609 decks
11%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
11%inclusion68 decks609 decks
11%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
11%inclusion67 decks609 decks
4%synergy
Filigree Vector
10%inclusion62 decks609 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
38%inclusion230 decks609 decks
17%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
35%inclusion213 decks609 decks
28%synergy
Generous Gift
35%inclusion213 decks609 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion183 decks609 decks
8%synergy
Negate
27%inclusion166 decks609 decks
11%synergy
Experimental Augury
26%inclusion157 decks609 decks
18%synergy
Wear // Tear
12%inclusion75 decks609 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion75 decks609 decks
-4%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
11%inclusion64 decks609 decks
9%synergy
Dovin's Veto
10%inclusion63 decks609 decks
-8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion63 decks609 decks
1%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion61 decks609 decks
8%synergy
Ripples of Potential
10%inclusion58 decks609 decks
0%synergy
Akroma's Will
9.2%inclusion56 decks609 decks
-3%synergy
Legion Leadership
8.5%inclusion48 decks564 decks
2%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
8.2%inclusion50 decks609 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
7.6%inclusion46 decks609 decks
-13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
7.2%inclusion44 decks609 decks
-13%synergy
Desynchronization
6.7%inclusion36 decks541 decks
5%synergy
Slip Out the Back
6.4%inclusion39 decks609 decks
5%synergy
Serum Snare
5.9%inclusion36 decks609 decks
5%synergy
Armed and Armored
5.9%inclusion36 decks609 decks
6%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
5.7%inclusion35 decks609 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
5.7%inclusion35 decks609 decks
-1%synergy
Reject Imperfection
5.4%inclusion33 decks609 decks
5%synergy
Demand Answers
5.4%inclusion33 decks609 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
5.4%inclusion33 decks609 decks
2%synergy
Unbounded Potential
5.3%inclusion32 decks609 decks
5%synergy
Take Up the Shield
5.1%inclusion31 decks609 decks
5%synergy
Loran's Escape
5.1%inclusion31 decks609 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
37%inclusion227 decks609 decks
29%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
37%inclusion223 decks609 decks
26%synergy
Thoughtcast
33%inclusion202 decks609 decks
29%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion153 decks609 decks
2%synergy
Damning Verdict
24%inclusion144 decks609 decks
21%synergy
One with the Machine
21%inclusion125 decks609 decks
17%synergy
Requisition Raid
17%inclusion102 decks589 decks
15%synergy
Fabricate
15%inclusion93 decks609 decks
8%synergy
Wave Goodbye
14%inclusion83 decks609 decks
12%synergy
Voyage Home
12%inclusion44 decks356 decks
10%synergy
Contentious Plan
12%inclusion72 decks609 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion69 decks609 decks
0%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
10%inclusion58 decks609 decks
9%synergy
Dance of the Manse
7.4%inclusion45 decks609 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.4%inclusion45 decks609 decks
-6%synergy
Vandalblast
6.7%inclusion41 decks609 decks
-2%synergy
Collective Effort
6.7%inclusion41 decks609 decks
6%synergy
Delete
6.6%inclusion40 decks609 decks
6%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
5.7%inclusion35 decks609 decks
4%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.1%inclusion31 decks609 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
35%inclusion65 decks186 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion212 decks609 decks
10%synergy
Lux Artillery
34%inclusion210 decks609 decks
29%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
28%inclusion172 decks609 decks
25%synergy
The Ozolith
22%inclusion137 decks609 decks
20%synergy
Unwinding Clock
21%inclusion130 decks609 decks
16%synergy
Mechtitan Core
18%inclusion108 decks609 decks
17%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
18%inclusion32 decks182 decks
4%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
15%inclusion91 decks609 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion89 decks609 decks
3%synergy
Salvation Engine
14%inclusion51 decks352 decks
13%synergy
Bident of Thassa
14%inclusion84 decks609 decks
4%synergy
Cloud Key
13%inclusion82 decks609 decks
7%synergy
Insight Engine
13%inclusion23 decks182 decks
-1%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion72 decks609 decks
-13%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
12%inclusion71 decks609 decks
8%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
11%inclusion66 decks609 decks
10%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
11%inclusion64 decks609 decks
10%synergy
Sculpting Steel
10%inclusion62 decks609 decks
8%synergy
The Indomitable
10%inclusion61 decks609 decks
9%synergy
Parhelion II
9.4%inclusion57 decks609 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Forge
9.2%inclusion56 decks609 decks
4%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
8.7%inclusion53 decks609 decks
8%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
8.2%inclusion15 decks182 decks
-1%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
8.2%inclusion50 decks609 decks
8%synergy
Imposter Mech
8.0%inclusion49 decks609 decks
7%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
6%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
7.8%inclusion42 decks541 decks
2%synergy
Weatherlight
7.4%inclusion45 decks609 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
6.7%inclusion41 decks608 decks
5%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
6.7%inclusion41 decks609 decks
5%synergy
The Seriema
6.6%inclusion13 decks196 decks
2%synergy
Moxite Refinery
6.6%inclusion12 decks182 decks
-2%synergy
Throne of Geth
6.6%inclusion40 decks609 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
6.6%inclusion40 decks609 decks
4%synergy
The Key to the Vault
6.4%inclusion38 decks590 decks
4%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
6.4%inclusion39 decks607 decks
5%synergy
Deluxe Dragster
6.2%inclusion38 decks609 decks
6%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
6.2%inclusion38 decks609 decks
6%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
6.1%inclusion37 decks609 decks
5%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
5.7%inclusion35 decks609 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Forge
5.7%inclusion35 decks609 decks
4%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Together Forever
36%inclusion217 decks609 decks
35%synergy
Resourceful Defense
24%inclusion147 decks609 decks
18%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
23%inclusion140 decks609 decks
22%synergy
Felidar Retreat
23%inclusion138 decks609 decks
22%synergy
Tempered Steel
21%inclusion130 decks609 decks
20%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
11%inclusion67 decks609 decks
11%synergy
True Conviction
10%inclusion63 decks609 decks
9%synergy
All Will Be One
10%inclusion58 decks609 decks
4%synergy
Storm the Vault
8.7%inclusion53 decks609 decks
6%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
8.5%inclusion52 decks609 decks
5%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
8.4%inclusion51 decks609 decks
7%synergy
Citadel Siege
7.4%inclusion45 decks609 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
7.2%inclusion44 decks609 decks
4%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
6.9%inclusion42 decks609 decks
-18%synergy
Inexorable Tide
6.6%inclusion40 decks609 decks
1%synergy
Mechanized Production
6.2%inclusion38 decks609 decks
2%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.2%inclusion38 decks609 decks
2%synergy
Gleam of Authority
5.7%inclusion35 decks609 decks
6%synergy
Artificer Class
5.6%inclusion34 decks609 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
17%inclusion106 decks609 decks
16%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
11%inclusion65 decks609 decks
9%synergy
Chandra, Spark Hunter
7.1%inclusion26 decks364 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
37%inclusion223 decks609 decks
24%synergy
Great Furnace
33%inclusion204 decks609 decks
22%synergy
Ancient Den
33%inclusion201 decks609 decks
21%synergy
Karn's Bastion
33%inclusion201 decks609 decks
20%synergy
Buried Ruin
24%inclusion148 decks609 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
23%inclusion143 decks609 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion117 decks609 decks
-15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion117 decks609 decks
-1%synergy
Mech Hangar
15%inclusion92 decks609 decks
15%synergy
Academy Ruins
12%inclusion73 decks609 decks
5%synergy
Inventors' Fair
11%inclusion64 decks609 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion60 decks609 decks
4%synergy
Archway of Innovation
7.8%inclusion43 decks551 decks
3%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
6.5%inclusion12 decks186 decks
-2%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.0%inclusion34 decks563 decks
4%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
5.6%inclusion34 decks609 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion541 decks609 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion524 decks609 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Signet
47%inclusion284 decks609 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Signet
41%inclusion251 decks609 decks
9%synergy
Boros Signet
41%inclusion251 decks609 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
38%inclusion231 decks609 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
37%inclusion227 decks609 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
36%inclusion220 decks609 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion198 decks609 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
29%inclusion174 decks609 decks
16%synergy
Solar Array
23%inclusion42 decks182 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion112 decks609 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion93 decks609 decks
-8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion88 decks609 decks
5%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
9.0%inclusion55 decks609 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.9%inclusion48 decks609 decks
-2%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.9%inclusion42 decks609 decks
3%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
6.3%inclusion34 decks541 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.4%inclusion33 decks609 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion604 decks609 decks
4%synergy
Island
99%inclusion603 decks609 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion603 decks609 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion548 decks609 decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Monastery
63%inclusion382 decks609 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion335 decks609 decks
-6%synergy
Prairie Stream
43%inclusion263 decks609 decks
3%synergy
Razortide Bridge
37%inclusion228 decks609 decks
25%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
37%inclusion224 decks609 decks
25%synergy
Battlefield Forge
37%inclusion223 decks609 decks
-5%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
37%inclusion223 decks609 decks
24%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
36%inclusion222 decks609 decks
-14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
34%inclusion205 decks609 decks
6%synergy
Glacial Fortress
33%inclusion202 decks609 decks
-21%synergy
Sulfur Falls
32%inclusion197 decks609 decks
-20%synergy
Raugrin Triome
32%inclusion192 decks609 decks
-5%synergy
Shivan Reef
31%inclusion189 decks609 decks
-10%synergy
Spire of Industry
28%inclusion172 decks609 decks
15%synergy
Perilous Landscape
26%inclusion147 decks558 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
26%inclusion158 decks609 decks
-1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
25%inclusion154 decks609 decks
-16%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
24%inclusion149 decks609 decks
-3%synergy
Steam Vents
24%inclusion144 decks609 decks
-17%synergy
Temple of Triumph
23%inclusion141 decks609 decks
-1%synergy
Sacred Foundry
23%inclusion140 decks609 decks
-18%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
23%inclusion140 decks609 decks
-13%synergy
Sea of Clouds
22%inclusion134 decks609 decks
-9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion131 decks609 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Chancery
20%inclusion123 decks609 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion120 decks609 decks
-8%synergy
Training Center
19%inclusion117 decks609 decks
-12%synergy
Boros Garrison
19%inclusion115 decks609 decks
9%synergy
Power Depot
19%inclusion114 decks609 decks
17%synergy
Spectator Seating
18%inclusion112 decks609 decks
-11%synergy
Deserted Beach
18%inclusion110 decks609 decks
-4%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
17%inclusion106 decks609 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion96 decks609 decks
5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
16%inclusion96 decks609 decks
-7%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
15%inclusion91 decks609 decks
3%synergy
Port Town
14%inclusion88 decks609 decks
-4%synergy
Sundown Pass
14%inclusion88 decks609 decks
-5%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
13%inclusion81 decks609 decks
8%synergy
Tranquil Cove
12%inclusion73 decks609 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
11%inclusion69 decks609 decks
-18%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
11%inclusion67 decks609 decks
4%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
10%inclusion63 decks609 decks
-7%synergy
Arid Mesa
9.2%inclusion56 decks609 decks
-18%synergy
Scalding Tarn
9.2%inclusion56 decks609 decks
-18%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
9.0%inclusion55 decks609 decks
-5%synergy
Legion Leadership
8.5%inclusion48 decks564 decks
2%synergy