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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hidden Hideout
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Big Mother Mouser
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
The Ooze
4.7%inclusion4 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Ravenous Robots
4.7%inclusion4 decks86 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
60%inclusion365 decks613 decks
58%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
53%inclusion325 decks613 decks
52%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
52%inclusion316 decks613 decks
51%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
50%inclusion308 decks613 decks
49%synergy
Foundry Inspector
55%inclusion339 decks613 decks
48%synergy
Steel Overseer
57%inclusion351 decks613 decks
47%synergy
Abzan Falconer
48%inclusion293 decks613 decks
46%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
57%inclusion351 decks613 decks
45%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
45%inclusion278 decks613 decks
44%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
43%inclusion262 decks613 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
58%inclusion356 decks613 decks
-10%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
50%inclusion304 decks613 decks
36%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion295 decks613 decks
-1%synergy
Dispatch
48%inclusion292 decks613 decks
34%synergy
Wake the Past
43%inclusion261 decks613 decks
32%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
42%inclusion257 decks613 decks
38%synergy
Counterspell
41%inclusion253 decks613 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
40%inclusion244 decks613 decks
23%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
38%inclusion236 decks613 decks
33%synergy
Organic Extinction
38%inclusion231 decks613 decks
29%synergy
Creatures
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
38%inclusion230 decks613 decks
33%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
38%inclusion230 decks613 decks
35%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
36%inclusion77 decks211 decks
20%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
34%inclusion208 decks613 decks
33%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
33%inclusion200 decks613 decks
31%synergy
Surge Conductor
31%inclusion65 decks211 decks
18%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
30%inclusion185 decks613 decks
18%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
30%inclusion184 decks613 decks
24%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
29%inclusion177 decks613 decks
28%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
29%inclusion170 decks590 decks
20%synergy
Bronze Guardian
29%inclusion176 decks613 decks
27%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
29%inclusion176 decks613 decks
27%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
29%inclusion176 decks613 decks
28%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
27%inclusion160 decks582 decks
27%synergy
Thrummingbird
26%inclusion160 decks613 decks
17%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
25%inclusion151 decks613 decks
24%synergy
Lion Sash
24%inclusion147 decks613 decks
22%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
23%inclusion52 decks224 decks
13%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
23%inclusion138 decks613 decks
19%synergy
Danny Pink
23%inclusion138 decks613 decks
21%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
22%inclusion135 decks613 decks
21%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
22%inclusion132 decks613 decks
21%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
21%inclusion130 decks613 decks
14%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
21%inclusion128 decks613 decks
19%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
21%inclusion126 decks613 decks
14%synergy
Esper Sentinel
20%inclusion125 decks613 decks
1%synergy
Thundering Raiju
20%inclusion122 decks613 decks
18%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
19%inclusion116 decks613 decks
18%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
18%inclusion111 decks613 decks
17%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
18%inclusion109 decks613 decks
9%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
18%inclusion108 decks613 decks
17%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
17%inclusion105 decks613 decks
17%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
17%inclusion33 decks195 decks
15%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
16%inclusion96 decks613 decks
15%synergy
Thought Monitor
15%inclusion95 decks613 decks
9%synergy
Axgard Artisan
15%inclusion90 decks613 decks
14%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
14%inclusion88 decks613 decks
10%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
14%inclusion54 decks388 decks
11%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
14%inclusion83 decks613 decks
13%synergy
Research Thief
13%inclusion81 decks613 decks
13%synergy
Grateful Apparition
13%inclusion79 decks613 decks
9%synergy
Elite Scaleguard
13%inclusion77 decks613 decks
12%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
13%inclusion47 decks376 decks
10%synergy
Hangarback Walker
12%inclusion73 decks613 decks
8%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
12%inclusion71 decks613 decks
11%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
11%inclusion70 decks613 decks
5%synergy
Master of Etherium
11%inclusion68 decks613 decks
10%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
11%inclusion68 decks613 decks
10%synergy
Reluctant Role Model
11%inclusion57 decks525 decks
10%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
11%inclusion66 decks613 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
36%inclusion223 decks613 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
34%inclusion208 decks613 decks
13%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
34%inclusion207 decks613 decks
26%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion188 decks613 decks
9%synergy
Negate
27%inclusion167 decks613 decks
11%synergy
Experimental Augury
25%inclusion154 decks613 decks
17%synergy
Wear // Tear
12%inclusion74 decks613 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion73 decks613 decks
-4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion67 decks613 decks
2%synergy
Ripples of Potential
11%inclusion65 decks613 decks
1%synergy
Dovin's Veto
10%inclusion63 decks613 decks
-8%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
10%inclusion63 decks613 decks
9%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion62 decks613 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
9.5%inclusion58 decks613 decks
-3%synergy
Legion Leadership
8.7%inclusion51 decks588 decks
2%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
7.7%inclusion47 decks613 decks
2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
7.3%inclusion45 decks613 decks
-13%synergy
Brainstorm
7.0%inclusion43 decks613 decks
-13%synergy
Desynchronization
6.5%inclusion37 decks565 decks
5%synergy
Slip Out the Back
6.5%inclusion40 decks613 decks
5%synergy
Armed and Armored
6.0%inclusion37 decks613 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
5.7%inclusion35 decks613 decks
-1%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
5.7%inclusion35 decks613 decks
2%synergy
Serum Snare
5.7%inclusion35 decks613 decks
5%synergy
Loran's Escape
5.4%inclusion33 decks613 decks
4%synergy
Reject Imperfection
5.4%inclusion33 decks613 decks
5%synergy
Demand Answers
5.1%inclusion31 decks613 decks
3%synergy
Reality Shift
5.1%inclusion31 decks613 decks
2%synergy
Unbounded Potential
5.1%inclusion31 decks613 decks
5%synergy
Take Up the Shield
5.1%inclusion31 decks613 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Tezzeret's Gambit
37%inclusion225 decks613 decks
26%synergy
Thoughtcast
33%inclusion200 decks613 decks
29%synergy
Blasphemous Act
24%inclusion149 decks613 decks
2%synergy
Damning Verdict
24%inclusion147 decks613 decks
21%synergy
One with the Machine
20%inclusion123 decks613 decks
17%synergy
Requisition Raid
17%inclusion104 decks613 decks
15%synergy
Fabricate
16%inclusion97 decks613 decks
8%synergy
Wave Goodbye
14%inclusion85 decks613 decks
13%synergy
Voyage Home
12%inclusion46 decks380 decks
10%synergy
Contentious Plan
12%inclusion72 decks613 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion69 decks613 decks
0%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
9.0%inclusion55 decks613 decks
9%synergy
Dance of the Manse
7.3%inclusion45 decks613 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.2%inclusion44 decks613 decks
-6%synergy
Vandalblast
7.0%inclusion43 decks613 decks
-2%synergy
Collective Effort
7.0%inclusion43 decks613 decks
6%synergy
Delete
6.2%inclusion38 decks613 decks
6%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
5.5%inclusion34 decks613 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
36%inclusion78 decks214 decks
28%synergy
Lux Artillery
35%inclusion215 decks613 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion213 decks613 decks
10%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
28%inclusion170 decks613 decks
25%synergy
The Ozolith
22%inclusion133 decks613 decks
19%synergy
Unwinding Clock
21%inclusion131 decks613 decks
16%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
18%inclusion38 decks211 decks
5%synergy
Mechtitan Core
18%inclusion109 decks613 decks
17%synergy
Salvation Engine
15%inclusion58 decks376 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion91 decks613 decks
4%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
15%inclusion91 decks613 decks
14%synergy
Cloud Key
13%inclusion82 decks613 decks
7%synergy
Bident of Thassa
13%inclusion79 decks613 decks
3%synergy
Insight Engine
13%inclusion27 decks211 decks
0%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion70 decks613 decks
-13%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
11%inclusion68 decks613 decks
11%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
11%inclusion67 decks613 decks
8%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
11%inclusion65 decks613 decks
10%synergy
Sculpting Steel
10%inclusion62 decks613 decks
8%synergy
The Indomitable
10%inclusion59 decks613 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Forge
9.1%inclusion56 decks613 decks
4%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
9.0%inclusion19 decks211 decks
0%synergy
Parhelion II
9.0%inclusion55 decks613 decks
8%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
8.5%inclusion52 decks613 decks
8%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
8.3%inclusion51 decks613 decks
8%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
7.7%inclusion12 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Imposter Mech
7.7%inclusion47 decks613 decks
6%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
7.6%inclusion43 decks565 decks
2%synergy
Weatherlight
7.3%inclusion45 decks613 decks
6%synergy
The Seriema
7.1%inclusion16 decks224 decks
2%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
7.0%inclusion43 decks613 decks
6%synergy
Throne of Geth
6.9%inclusion42 decks613 decks
6%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
6.9%inclusion42 decks613 decks
5%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
6.5%inclusion40 decks613 decks
6%synergy
The Key to the Vault
6.4%inclusion39 decks613 decks
4%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
6.4%inclusion39 decks613 decks
6%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
6.4%inclusion39 decks613 decks
5%synergy
Deluxe Dragster
6.2%inclusion38 decks613 decks
6%synergy
Moxite Refinery
6.2%inclusion13 decks211 decks
-2%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
6.0%inclusion37 decks613 decks
3%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
5.9%inclusion36 decks613 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Forge
5.5%inclusion34 decks613 decks
4%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
5.2%inclusion32 decks611 decks
3%synergy
Reaver Titan
5.2%inclusion32 decks613 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Together Forever
35%inclusion214 decks613 decks
34%synergy
Resourceful Defense
24%inclusion150 decks613 decks
18%synergy
Felidar Retreat
22%inclusion136 decks613 decks
21%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
21%inclusion129 decks613 decks
20%synergy
Tempered Steel
21%inclusion129 decks613 decks
20%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
11%inclusion66 decks613 decks
11%synergy
True Conviction
10%inclusion64 decks613 decks
9%synergy
All Will Be One
10%inclusion59 decks613 decks
4%synergy
Storm the Vault
8.6%inclusion53 decks613 decks
6%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
8.6%inclusion53 decks613 decks
5%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
8.2%inclusion50 decks613 decks
7%synergy
Citadel Siege
7.5%inclusion46 decks613 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
7.0%inclusion43 decks613 decks
4%synergy
Inexorable Tide
6.9%inclusion42 decks613 decks
1%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
6.9%inclusion42 decks613 decks
-17%synergy
Mechanized Production
6.5%inclusion40 decks613 decks
2%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.0%inclusion37 decks613 decks
2%synergy
Artificer Class
5.4%inclusion33 decks613 decks
4%synergy
Gleam of Authority
5.2%inclusion32 decks613 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
18%inclusion108 decks613 decks
16%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
10%inclusion61 decks613 decks
8%synergy
Chandra, Spark Hunter
7.2%inclusion28 decks388 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
37%inclusion227 decks613 decks
24%synergy
Great Furnace
34%inclusion206 decks613 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Den
33%inclusion203 decks613 decks
21%synergy
Karn's Bastion
32%inclusion199 decks613 decks
19%synergy
Buried Ruin
24%inclusion146 decks613 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
23%inclusion139 decks613 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion121 decks613 decks
-14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion118 decks613 decks
0%synergy
Mech Hangar
15%inclusion93 decks613 decks
15%synergy
Academy Ruins
12%inclusion72 decks613 decks
4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
10%inclusion62 decks613 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion62 decks613 decks
4%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
8.4%inclusion18 decks214 decks
0%synergy
Archway of Innovation
7.8%inclusion45 decks575 decks
3%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
5.7%inclusion35 decks613 decks
3%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.6%inclusion33 decks587 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion542 decks613 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion525 decks613 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Signet
45%inclusion278 decks613 decks
14%synergy
Boros Signet
41%inclusion250 decks613 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Signet
40%inclusion247 decks613 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
37%inclusion229 decks613 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
37%inclusion225 decks613 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
36%inclusion220 decks613 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion196 decks613 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
27%inclusion168 decks613 decks
15%synergy
Solar Array
22%inclusion46 decks211 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion111 decks613 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion92 decks613 decks
-8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion90 decks613 decks
6%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
9.1%inclusion56 decks613 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.8%inclusion48 decks613 decks
-2%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.0%inclusion43 decks613 decks
3%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
6.2%inclusion35 decks565 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.1%inclusion31 decks613 decks
2%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.1%inclusion31 decks613 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion608 decks613 decks
4%synergy
Island
99%inclusion607 decks613 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion606 decks613 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion551 decks613 decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Monastery
62%inclusion382 decks613 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion333 decks613 decks
-7%synergy
Prairie Stream
43%inclusion264 decks613 decks
4%synergy
Razortide Bridge
38%inclusion232 decks613 decks
25%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
37%inclusion229 decks613 decks
25%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
37%inclusion229 decks613 decks
-14%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
37%inclusion227 decks613 decks
24%synergy
Battlefield Forge
37%inclusion227 decks613 decks
-6%synergy
Glacial Fortress
34%inclusion211 decks613 decks
-20%synergy
Evolving Wilds
34%inclusion210 decks613 decks
7%synergy
Sulfur Falls
33%inclusion200 decks613 decks
-20%synergy
Shivan Reef
32%inclusion195 decks613 decks
-10%synergy
Raugrin Triome
31%inclusion190 decks613 decks
-6%synergy
Spire of Industry
29%inclusion176 decks613 decks
15%synergy
Perilous Landscape
26%inclusion153 decks582 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
26%inclusion157 decks613 decks
-1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
25%inclusion155 decks613 decks
-16%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
24%inclusion147 decks613 decks
-3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
24%inclusion146 decks613 decks
-13%synergy
Steam Vents
24%inclusion145 decks613 decks
-17%synergy
Sacred Foundry
23%inclusion143 decks613 decks
-17%synergy
Temple of Triumph
23%inclusion139 decks613 decks
-2%synergy
Sea of Clouds
22%inclusion136 decks613 decks
-8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion132 decks613 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Chancery
20%inclusion123 decks613 decks
8%synergy
Power Depot
20%inclusion121 decks613 decks
18%synergy
Training Center
19%inclusion119 decks613 decks
-11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion117 decks613 decks
-9%synergy
Spectator Seating
19%inclusion114 decks613 decks
-10%synergy
Boros Garrison
18%inclusion112 decks613 decks
9%synergy
Deserted Beach
18%inclusion109 decks613 decks
-4%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
17%inclusion105 decks613 decks
-6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion98 decks613 decks
6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
15%inclusion94 decks613 decks
-7%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
15%inclusion89 decks613 decks
3%synergy
Port Town
14%inclusion87 decks613 decks
-4%synergy
Sundown Pass
14%inclusion86 decks613 decks
-5%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
13%inclusion79 decks613 decks
8%synergy
Tranquil Cove
12%inclusion74 decks613 decks
5%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
12%inclusion72 decks613 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion71 decks613 decks
-18%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
10%inclusion61 decks613 decks
-7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
9.5%inclusion58 decks613 decks
-18%synergy
Arid Mesa
9.1%inclusion56 decks613 decks
-18%synergy
Legion Leadership
8.7%inclusion51 decks588 decks
2%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
8.6%inclusion53 decks613 decks
-5%synergy