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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
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Agna Qel'a
3.1%inclusion1 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Aang, Swift Savior
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Airship Engine Room
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
60%inclusion363 decks605 decks
59%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
53%inclusion323 decks605 decks
52%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
52%inclusion317 decks605 decks
51%synergy
Steel Overseer
59%inclusion354 decks605 decks
49%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
50%inclusion304 decks605 decks
49%synergy
Foundry Inspector
56%inclusion340 decks605 decks
49%synergy
Abzan Falconer
50%inclusion301 decks605 decks
48%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
48%inclusion292 decks605 decks
47%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
58%inclusion353 decks605 decks
46%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
45%inclusion270 decks605 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
60%inclusion365 decks605 decks
-8%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
50%inclusion305 decks605 decks
38%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion294 decks605 decks
-1%synergy
Dispatch
47%inclusion286 decks605 decks
34%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
45%inclusion271 decks605 decks
41%synergy
Wake the Past
43%inclusion260 decks605 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
42%inclusion253 decks605 decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
42%inclusion252 decks605 decks
25%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
40%inclusion244 decks605 decks
38%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
40%inclusion239 decks605 decks
35%synergy
Creatures
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
39%inclusion235 decks605 decks
33%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
35%inclusion52 decks149 decks
18%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
35%inclusion210 decks605 decks
34%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
33%inclusion198 decks605 decks
31%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
31%inclusion185 decks605 decks
25%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
30%inclusion183 decks605 decks
18%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
30%inclusion181 decks605 decks
29%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
30%inclusion180 decks605 decks
28%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
30%inclusion160 decks540 decks
21%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
30%inclusion179 decks605 decks
29%synergy
Bronze Guardian
29%inclusion174 decks605 decks
27%synergy
Surge Conductor
28%inclusion42 decks149 decks
14%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
28%inclusion148 decks532 decks
27%synergy
Lion Sash
27%inclusion161 decks605 decks
25%synergy
Thrummingbird
26%inclusion159 decks605 decks
18%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
25%inclusion152 decks605 decks
25%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
24%inclusion145 decks605 decks
20%synergy
Danny Pink
24%inclusion144 decks605 decks
22%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
23%inclusion137 decks605 decks
22%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
22%inclusion36 decks163 decks
11%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
22%inclusion133 decks605 decks
22%synergy
Thundering Raiju
22%inclusion133 decks605 decks
20%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
21%inclusion130 decks605 decks
19%synergy
Esper Sentinel
21%inclusion128 decks605 decks
1%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
20%inclusion124 decks605 decks
20%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
20%inclusion120 decks605 decks
14%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
20%inclusion118 decks605 decks
14%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
19%inclusion114 decks605 decks
18%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
18%inclusion111 decks605 decks
18%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
18%inclusion110 decks605 decks
10%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
18%inclusion108 decks605 decks
17%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
16%inclusion99 decks605 decks
16%synergy
Axgard Artisan
16%inclusion95 decks605 decks
15%synergy
Thought Monitor
15%inclusion91 decks605 decks
9%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
15%inclusion90 decks605 decks
10%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
14%inclusion82 decks605 decks
13%synergy
Elite Scaleguard
13%inclusion81 decks605 decks
13%synergy
Research Thief
13%inclusion80 decks605 decks
13%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Grateful Apparition
13%inclusion78 decks605 decks
9%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
13%inclusion43 decks335 decks
10%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
12%inclusion40 decks323 decks
10%synergy
Reluctant Role Model
12%inclusion56 decks474 decks
11%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
12%inclusion70 decks605 decks
11%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
12%inclusion70 decks605 decks
11%synergy
Master of Etherium
12%inclusion70 decks605 decks
11%synergy
Hangarback Walker
12%inclusion70 decks605 decks
8%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
11%inclusion69 decks605 decks
11%synergy
Filigree Vector
11%inclusion66 decks605 decks
9%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
11%inclusion64 decks605 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
38%inclusion231 decks605 decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
36%inclusion215 decks605 decks
14%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
35%inclusion213 decks605 decks
28%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion181 decks605 decks
8%synergy
Negate
27%inclusion165 decks605 decks
11%synergy
Experimental Augury
26%inclusion159 decks605 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion76 decks605 decks
-4%synergy
Wear // Tear
12%inclusion74 decks605 decks
5%synergy
Dovin's Veto
11%inclusion66 decks605 decks
-7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion62 decks605 decks
1%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
10%inclusion62 decks605 decks
9%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion61 decks605 decks
8%synergy
Legion Leadership
8.9%inclusion48 decks538 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.4%inclusion51 decks605 decks
-3%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
8.3%inclusion50 decks605 decks
3%synergy
Ripples of Potential
8.3%inclusion50 decks605 decks
0%synergy
Brainstorm
7.4%inclusion45 decks605 decks
-13%synergy
Desynchronization
6.8%inclusion35 decks515 decks
5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
6.8%inclusion41 decks605 decks
-13%synergy
Armed and Armored
6.4%inclusion39 decks605 decks
6%synergy
Serum Snare
6.3%inclusion38 decks605 decks
5%synergy
Slip Out the Back
6.1%inclusion37 decks605 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
5.8%inclusion35 decks605 decks
-1%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
5.5%inclusion33 decks605 decks
1%synergy
Unbounded Potential
5.5%inclusion33 decks605 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
5.5%inclusion33 decks605 decks
2%synergy
Demand Answers
5.5%inclusion33 decks605 decks
4%synergy
Reject Imperfection
5.3%inclusion32 decks605 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Tezzeret's Gambit
37%inclusion224 decks605 decks
28%synergy
Organic Extinction
37%inclusion223 decks605 decks
29%synergy
Thoughtcast
34%inclusion207 decks605 decks
30%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion152 decks605 decks
2%synergy
Damning Verdict
25%inclusion149 decks605 decks
22%synergy
One with the Machine
20%inclusion118 decks605 decks
16%synergy
Requisition Raid
18%inclusion102 decks563 decks
16%synergy
Fabricate
15%inclusion92 decks605 decks
8%synergy
Wave Goodbye
14%inclusion87 decks605 decks
13%synergy
Voyage Home
13%inclusion43 decks327 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion72 decks605 decks
0%synergy
Contentious Plan
12%inclusion71 decks605 decks
9%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
10%inclusion60 decks605 decks
9%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.8%inclusion47 decks605 decks
-6%synergy
Dance of the Manse
7.8%inclusion47 decks605 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
7.3%inclusion44 decks605 decks
-2%synergy
Collective Effort
6.9%inclusion42 decks605 decks
6%synergy
Delete
6.6%inclusion40 decks605 decks
6%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
6.1%inclusion37 decks605 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.6%inclusion34 decks605 decks
-8%synergy
Farewell
5.3%inclusion32 decks605 decks
-10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
37%inclusion56 decks153 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion209 decks605 decks
10%synergy
Lux Artillery
34%inclusion208 decks605 decks
30%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
29%inclusion175 decks605 decks
26%synergy
The Ozolith
22%inclusion132 decks605 decks
19%synergy
Unwinding Clock
21%inclusion127 decks605 decks
15%synergy
Mechtitan Core
18%inclusion111 decks605 decks
18%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
17%inclusion25 decks149 decks
3%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
15%inclusion92 decks605 decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion92 decks605 decks
3%synergy
Bident of Thassa
14%inclusion84 decks605 decks
4%synergy
Salvation Engine
13%inclusion42 decks323 decks
12%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
12%inclusion73 decks605 decks
8%synergy
Cloud Key
12%inclusion71 decks605 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion71 decks605 decks
-13%synergy
Insight Engine
11%inclusion17 decks149 decks
-3%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
11%inclusion67 decks605 decks
11%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
11%inclusion66 decks605 decks
10%synergy
The Indomitable
10%inclusion63 decks605 decks
10%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Sculpting Steel
10%inclusion62 decks605 decks
8%synergy
Parhelion II
10%inclusion58 decks605 decks
9%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
9.1%inclusion55 decks605 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Forge
8.9%inclusion54 decks605 decks
3%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
8.3%inclusion50 decks605 decks
8%synergy
Imposter Mech
8.3%inclusion50 decks605 decks
7%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
8.2%inclusion42 decks515 decks
2%synergy
Weatherlight
7.9%inclusion48 decks605 decks
7%synergy
Throne of Geth
7.1%inclusion43 decks605 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
6.8%inclusion41 decks605 decks
4%synergy
The Key to the Vault
6.7%inclusion38 decks564 decks
4%synergy
Moxite Refinery
6.7%inclusion10 decks149 decks
-2%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
6.7%inclusion10 decks149 decks
-3%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
6.6%inclusion40 decks605 decks
5%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
6.5%inclusion38 decks581 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
6.5%inclusion38 decks582 decks
5%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
6.4%inclusion39 decks605 decks
6%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
6.3%inclusion38 decks605 decks
6%synergy
Deluxe Dragster
6.3%inclusion38 decks605 decks
6%synergy
The Seriema
6.1%inclusion10 decks163 decks
1%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
6.1%inclusion37 decks605 decks
6%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.6%inclusion34 decks605 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Forge
5.6%inclusion34 decks605 decks
4%synergy
Reaver Titan
5.1%inclusion31 decks605 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Together Forever
37%inclusion224 decks605 decks
36%synergy
Resourceful Defense
24%inclusion145 decks605 decks
18%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
24%inclusion144 decks605 decks
22%synergy
Felidar Retreat
22%inclusion136 decks605 decks
21%synergy
Tempered Steel
22%inclusion135 decks605 decks
21%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
12%inclusion70 decks605 decks
11%synergy
True Conviction
10%inclusion62 decks605 decks
9%synergy
Storm the Vault
9.1%inclusion55 decks605 decks
7%synergy
All Will Be One
9.1%inclusion55 decks605 decks
4%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
8.8%inclusion53 decks605 decks
7%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
8.6%inclusion52 decks605 decks
5%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
7.3%inclusion44 decks605 decks
4%synergy
Citadel Siege
7.1%inclusion43 decks605 decks
7%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
7.1%inclusion43 decks605 decks
-18%synergy
Inexorable Tide
6.8%inclusion41 decks605 decks
2%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.4%inclusion39 decks605 decks
2%synergy
Mechanized Production
5.8%inclusion35 decks605 decks
1%synergy
Gleam of Authority
5.8%inclusion35 decks605 decks
6%synergy
Artificer Class
5.5%inclusion33 decks605 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
18%inclusion111 decks605 decks
17%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
11%inclusion64 decks605 decks
8%synergy
Chandra, Spark Hunter
7.5%inclusion25 decks335 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
36%inclusion220 decks605 decks
24%synergy
Great Furnace
33%inclusion199 decks605 decks
22%synergy
Karn's Bastion
33%inclusion197 decks605 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Den
32%inclusion196 decks605 decks
21%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
24%inclusion147 decks605 decks
20%synergy
Buried Ruin
24%inclusion144 decks605 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion120 decks605 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion112 decks605 decks
-15%synergy
Mech Hangar
15%inclusion93 decks605 decks
15%synergy
Academy Ruins
11%inclusion69 decks605 decks
4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
10%inclusion61 decks605 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion61 decks605 decks
4%synergy
Archway of Innovation
7.2%inclusion38 decks525 decks
2%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
6.0%inclusion36 decks605 decks
4%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
-3%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.8%inclusion31 decks537 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion539 decks605 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion521 decks605 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Signet
49%inclusion294 decks605 decks
15%synergy
Boros Signet
43%inclusion263 decks605 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Signet
43%inclusion261 decks605 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
38%inclusion229 decks605 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
37%inclusion222 decks605 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Progress
36%inclusion219 decks605 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion200 decks605 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
30%inclusion179 decks605 decks
16%synergy
Solar Array
24%inclusion36 decks149 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion115 decks605 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion95 decks605 decks
-8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion89 decks605 decks
5%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
10%inclusion58 decks605 decks
9%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.8%inclusion41 decks605 decks
3%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
6.6%inclusion34 decks515 decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.4%inclusion39 decks605 decks
-2%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion600 decks605 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion598 decks605 decks
5%synergy
Island
99%inclusion598 decks605 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion551 decks605 decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Monastery
63%inclusion383 decks605 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion341 decks605 decks
-5%synergy
Prairie Stream
45%inclusion274 decks605 decks
5%synergy
Razortide Bridge
38%inclusion230 decks605 decks
26%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
37%inclusion224 decks605 decks
25%synergy
Battlefield Forge
37%inclusion223 decks605 decks
-5%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
37%inclusion223 decks605 decks
25%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
36%inclusion217 decks605 decks
-14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
35%inclusion213 decks605 decks
8%synergy
Glacial Fortress
33%inclusion201 decks605 decks
-20%synergy
Sulfur Falls
33%inclusion199 decks605 decks
-18%synergy
Shivan Reef
31%inclusion190 decks605 decks
-9%synergy
Raugrin Triome
30%inclusion183 decks605 decks
-7%synergy
Spire of Industry
29%inclusion174 decks605 decks
16%synergy
Perilous Landscape
27%inclusion144 decks532 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
27%inclusion162 decks605 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
25%inclusion151 decks605 decks
-2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
24%inclusion145 decks605 decks
-17%synergy
Temple of Triumph
24%inclusion143 decks605 decks
-1%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
23%inclusion140 decks605 decks
-12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
23%inclusion137 decks605 decks
5%synergy
Steam Vents
23%inclusion137 decks605 decks
-17%synergy
Sea of Clouds
22%inclusion133 decks605 decks
-9%synergy
Sacred Foundry
22%inclusion132 decks605 decks
-18%synergy
Azorius Chancery
21%inclusion125 decks605 decks
8%synergy
Boros Garrison
20%inclusion118 decks605 decks
9%synergy
Training Center
19%inclusion115 decks605 decks
-13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion114 decks605 decks
-9%synergy
Power Depot
19%inclusion112 decks605 decks
16%synergy
Spectator Seating
18%inclusion110 decks605 decks
-12%synergy
Deserted Beach
18%inclusion108 decks605 decks
-5%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
17%inclusion102 decks605 decks
-5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
16%inclusion97 decks605 decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion96 decks605 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
16%inclusion95 decks605 decks
3%synergy
Port Town
15%inclusion92 decks605 decks
-4%synergy
Sundown Pass
14%inclusion86 decks605 decks
-6%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
13%inclusion79 decks605 decks
8%synergy
Tranquil Cove
12%inclusion70 decks605 decks
4%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
11%inclusion67 decks605 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
11%inclusion67 decks605 decks
-18%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
11%inclusion65 decks605 decks
-7%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
9.3%inclusion56 decks605 decks
-5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.9%inclusion54 decks605 decks
-19%synergy
Legion Leadership
8.9%inclusion48 decks538 decks
2%synergy
Arid Mesa
8.8%inclusion53 decks605 decks
-19%synergy