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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
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Big Mother Mouser
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Hidden Hideout
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Soul Immolation
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Dome
4.6%inclusion3 decks65 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
59%inclusion361 decks612 decks
58%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
53%inclusion323 decks612 decks
52%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
51%inclusion314 decks612 decks
50%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
50%inclusion307 decks612 decks
49%synergy
Foundry Inspector
56%inclusion341 decks612 decks
48%synergy
Steel Overseer
57%inclusion350 decks612 decks
47%synergy
Abzan Falconer
48%inclusion293 decks612 decks
46%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
57%inclusion349 decks612 decks
44%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
45%inclusion278 decks612 decks
44%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
43%inclusion265 decks612 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
58%inclusion356 decks612 decks
-10%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
50%inclusion304 decks612 decks
37%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion292 decks612 decks
-1%synergy
Dispatch
47%inclusion290 decks612 decks
33%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
43%inclusion261 decks612 decks
39%synergy
Wake the Past
42%inclusion257 decks612 decks
32%synergy
Counterspell
41%inclusion252 decks612 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
41%inclusion248 decks612 decks
24%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
39%inclusion236 decks612 decks
36%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
38%inclusion234 decks612 decks
32%synergy
Creatures
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
38%inclusion231 decks612 decks
34%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
36%inclusion71 decks199 decks
19%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
34%inclusion207 decks612 decks
33%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
33%inclusion199 decks612 decks
31%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
30%inclusion181 decks612 decks
17%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
30%inclusion181 decks612 decks
23%synergy
Surge Conductor
29%inclusion58 decks199 decks
16%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
29%inclusion169 decks580 decks
21%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
29%inclusion177 decks612 decks
28%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
29%inclusion176 decks612 decks
27%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
29%inclusion176 decks612 decks
28%synergy
Bronze Guardian
29%inclusion175 decks612 decks
26%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
27%inclusion155 decks572 decks
26%synergy
Thrummingbird
26%inclusion160 decks612 decks
17%synergy
Lion Sash
25%inclusion151 decks612 decks
23%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
24%inclusion149 decks612 decks
24%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
23%inclusion142 decks612 decks
19%synergy
Danny Pink
23%inclusion140 decks612 decks
21%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
23%inclusion48 decks212 decks
12%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
23%inclusion138 decks612 decks
22%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
21%inclusion129 decks612 decks
19%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
21%inclusion129 decks612 decks
21%synergy
Esper Sentinel
21%inclusion126 decks612 decks
1%synergy
Thundering Raiju
20%inclusion124 decks612 decks
18%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
20%inclusion124 decks612 decks
14%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
20%inclusion123 decks612 decks
14%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
19%inclusion119 decks612 decks
19%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
18%inclusion110 decks612 decks
17%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
18%inclusion110 decks612 decks
17%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
18%inclusion109 decks612 decks
9%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
17%inclusion106 decks612 decks
17%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
16%inclusion30 decks183 decks
15%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
16%inclusion97 decks612 decks
15%synergy
Thought Monitor
15%inclusion93 decks612 decks
8%synergy
Axgard Artisan
15%inclusion91 decks612 decks
15%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
15%inclusion89 decks612 decks
10%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
14%inclusion52 decks378 decks
11%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
14%inclusion83 decks612 decks
13%synergy
Research Thief
13%inclusion82 decks612 decks
13%synergy
Grateful Apparition
13%inclusion79 decks612 decks
9%synergy
Elite Scaleguard
13%inclusion79 decks612 decks
13%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
13%inclusion47 decks366 decks
11%synergy
Hangarback Walker
12%inclusion71 decks612 decks
7%synergy
Reluctant Role Model
11%inclusion59 decks515 decks
11%synergy
Master of Etherium
11%inclusion70 decks612 decks
10%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
11%inclusion70 decks612 decks
10%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
11%inclusion70 decks612 decks
11%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
11%inclusion69 decks612 decks
4%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
11%inclusion68 decks612 decks
11%synergy
Arcbound Reclaimer
10%inclusion61 decks612 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
37%inclusion225 decks612 decks
16%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
34%inclusion211 decks612 decks
27%synergy
Generous Gift
34%inclusion211 decks612 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion187 decks612 decks
8%synergy
Negate
27%inclusion168 decks612 decks
12%synergy
Experimental Augury
25%inclusion156 decks612 decks
18%synergy
Wear // Tear
12%inclusion74 decks612 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion74 decks612 decks
-4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion66 decks612 decks
2%synergy
Dovin's Veto
10%inclusion62 decks612 decks
-8%synergy
Ripples of Potential
10%inclusion62 decks612 decks
0%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion61 decks612 decks
8%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
10%inclusion60 decks612 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
9.5%inclusion58 decks612 decks
-3%synergy
Legion Leadership
8.5%inclusion49 decks578 decks
2%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
7.8%inclusion48 decks612 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
7.0%inclusion43 decks612 decks
-13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
7.0%inclusion43 decks612 decks
-13%synergy
Desynchronization
6.8%inclusion38 decks555 decks
5%synergy
Slip Out the Back
6.5%inclusion40 decks612 decks
5%synergy
Armed and Armored
6.0%inclusion37 decks612 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
5.9%inclusion36 decks612 decks
-1%synergy
Serum Snare
5.7%inclusion35 decks612 decks
5%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
5.7%inclusion35 decks612 decks
2%synergy
Reject Imperfection
5.4%inclusion33 decks612 decks
5%synergy
Loran's Escape
5.2%inclusion32 decks612 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
5.2%inclusion32 decks612 decks
2%synergy
Unbounded Potential
5.1%inclusion31 decks612 decks
5%synergy
Take Up the Shield
5.1%inclusion31 decks612 decks
5%synergy
Demand Answers
5.1%inclusion31 decks612 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
37%inclusion229 decks612 decks
29%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
37%inclusion225 decks612 decks
26%synergy
Thoughtcast
33%inclusion203 decks612 decks
29%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion152 decks612 decks
2%synergy
Damning Verdict
24%inclusion147 decks612 decks
22%synergy
One with the Machine
20%inclusion124 decks612 decks
17%synergy
Requisition Raid
17%inclusion104 decks603 decks
15%synergy
Fabricate
16%inclusion97 decks612 decks
8%synergy
Wave Goodbye
14%inclusion83 decks612 decks
12%synergy
Voyage Home
12%inclusion46 decks370 decks
10%synergy
Contentious Plan
12%inclusion72 decks612 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion69 decks612 decks
0%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
9.2%inclusion56 decks612 decks
9%synergy
Dance of the Manse
7.7%inclusion47 decks612 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.4%inclusion45 decks612 decks
-6%synergy
Collective Effort
6.9%inclusion42 decks612 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
6.7%inclusion41 decks612 decks
-2%synergy
Delete
6.4%inclusion39 decks612 decks
6%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
5.4%inclusion33 decks612 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
35%inclusion71 decks202 decks
26%synergy
Lux Artillery
35%inclusion212 decks612 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion212 decks612 decks
10%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
28%inclusion171 decks612 decks
25%synergy
The Ozolith
22%inclusion135 decks612 decks
19%synergy
Unwinding Clock
21%inclusion130 decks612 decks
15%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
18%inclusion36 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Mechtitan Core
18%inclusion108 decks612 decks
17%synergy
Salvation Engine
16%inclusion57 decks366 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion91 decks612 decks
4%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
15%inclusion90 decks612 decks
14%synergy
Cloud Key
14%inclusion84 decks612 decks
7%synergy
Bident of Thassa
13%inclusion81 decks612 decks
4%synergy
Insight Engine
13%inclusion25 decks199 decks
-1%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
11%inclusion69 decks612 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion69 decks612 decks
-13%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
11%inclusion67 decks612 decks
10%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
11%inclusion65 decks612 decks
10%synergy
Sculpting Steel
10%inclusion62 decks612 decks
8%synergy
The Indomitable
10%inclusion59 decks612 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Forge
9.2%inclusion56 decks612 decks
4%synergy
Parhelion II
9.0%inclusion55 decks612 decks
8%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
8.7%inclusion53 decks612 decks
8%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
8.5%inclusion17 decks199 decks
-1%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
8.3%inclusion51 decks612 decks
8%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Imposter Mech
7.7%inclusion47 decks612 decks
6%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
7.6%inclusion42 decks555 decks
2%synergy
Weatherlight
7.4%inclusion45 decks612 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
7.0%inclusion43 decks612 decks
6%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
7.0%inclusion43 decks612 decks
6%synergy
Throne of Geth
7.0%inclusion43 decks612 decks
6%synergy
The Seriema
6.6%inclusion14 decks212 decks
2%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
6.5%inclusion40 decks612 decks
5%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
6.4%inclusion39 decks612 decks
6%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
6.4%inclusion39 decks612 decks
6%synergy
The Key to the Vault
6.3%inclusion38 decks604 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
6.2%inclusion38 decks612 decks
4%synergy
Deluxe Dragster
6.2%inclusion38 decks612 decks
6%synergy
Moxite Refinery
6.0%inclusion12 decks199 decks
-2%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
5.9%inclusion36 decks612 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Forge
5.7%inclusion35 decks612 decks
4%synergy
Reaver Titan
5.2%inclusion32 decks612 decks
5%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
5.2%inclusion31 decks601 decks
3%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
5.0%inclusion10 decks200 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Together Forever
36%inclusion218 decks612 decks
35%synergy
Resourceful Defense
24%inclusion149 decks612 decks
18%synergy
Felidar Retreat
23%inclusion138 decks612 decks
21%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
22%inclusion135 decks612 decks
21%synergy
Tempered Steel
21%inclusion131 decks612 decks
20%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
11%inclusion66 decks612 decks
11%synergy
True Conviction
11%inclusion65 decks612 decks
9%synergy
All Will Be One
9.5%inclusion58 decks612 decks
4%synergy
Storm the Vault
8.8%inclusion54 decks612 decks
6%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
8.7%inclusion53 decks612 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
8.5%inclusion52 decks612 decks
7%synergy
Citadel Siege
7.4%inclusion45 decks612 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
7.0%inclusion43 decks612 decks
4%synergy
Inexorable Tide
6.7%inclusion41 decks612 decks
1%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
6.7%inclusion41 decks612 decks
-17%synergy
Mechanized Production
6.5%inclusion40 decks612 decks
2%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.0%inclusion37 decks612 decks
2%synergy
Gleam of Authority
5.6%inclusion34 decks612 decks
5%synergy
Artificer Class
5.6%inclusion34 decks612 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
18%inclusion108 decks612 decks
16%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
10%inclusion63 decks612 decks
8%synergy
Chandra, Spark Hunter
7.4%inclusion28 decks378 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
37%inclusion226 decks612 decks
24%synergy
Great Furnace
33%inclusion205 decks612 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Den
33%inclusion202 decks612 decks
21%synergy
Karn's Bastion
33%inclusion199 decks612 decks
19%synergy
Buried Ruin
24%inclusion145 decks612 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
23%inclusion140 decks612 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion121 decks612 decks
-14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion117 decks612 decks
-1%synergy
Mech Hangar
15%inclusion93 decks612 decks
15%synergy
Academy Ruins
11%inclusion70 decks612 decks
4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
10%inclusion63 decks612 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion60 decks612 decks
4%synergy
Archway of Innovation
7.6%inclusion43 decks565 decks
3%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
7.4%inclusion15 decks202 decks
-1%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.9%inclusion34 decks577 decks
4%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
1%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
5.6%inclusion34 decks612 decks
3%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
5.0%inclusion19 decks378 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion544 decks612 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion523 decks612 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Signet
46%inclusion281 decks612 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Signet
41%inclusion249 decks612 decks
9%synergy
Boros Signet
41%inclusion248 decks612 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
37%inclusion229 decks612 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
36%inclusion223 decks612 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
35%inclusion217 decks612 decks
-10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion195 decks612 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
28%inclusion172 decks612 decks
15%synergy
Solar Array
22%inclusion43 decks199 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion112 decks612 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion91 decks612 decks
-9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion90 decks612 decks
5%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
9.2%inclusion56 decks612 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.7%inclusion47 decks612 decks
-2%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.9%inclusion42 decks612 decks
3%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
6.1%inclusion34 decks555 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.2%inclusion32 decks612 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion607 decks612 decks
4%synergy
Island
99%inclusion606 decks612 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion605 decks612 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion548 decks612 decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Monastery
63%inclusion383 decks612 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion332 decks612 decks
-7%synergy
Prairie Stream
43%inclusion265 decks612 decks
4%synergy
Razortide Bridge
38%inclusion230 decks612 decks
25%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
37%inclusion227 decks612 decks
24%synergy
Battlefield Forge
37%inclusion227 decks612 decks
-5%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
37%inclusion226 decks612 decks
25%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
36%inclusion223 decks612 decks
-15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
34%inclusion209 decks612 decks
7%synergy
Glacial Fortress
33%inclusion205 decks612 decks
-21%synergy
Sulfur Falls
32%inclusion197 decks612 decks
-20%synergy
Shivan Reef
31%inclusion192 decks612 decks
-10%synergy
Raugrin Triome
31%inclusion189 decks612 decks
-6%synergy
Spire of Industry
28%inclusion174 decks612 decks
15%synergy
Perilous Landscape
27%inclusion152 decks572 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
25%inclusion156 decks612 decks
-1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
25%inclusion153 decks612 decks
-16%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
24%inclusion146 decks612 decks
-3%synergy
Steam Vents
23%inclusion143 decks612 decks
-17%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
23%inclusion142 decks612 decks
-13%synergy
Sacred Foundry
23%inclusion139 decks612 decks
-18%synergy
Temple of Triumph
23%inclusion138 decks612 decks
-2%synergy
Sea of Clouds
22%inclusion135 decks612 decks
-8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion131 decks612 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Chancery
20%inclusion123 decks612 decks
8%synergy
Power Depot
19%inclusion119 decks612 decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion119 decks612 decks
-8%synergy
Training Center
19%inclusion118 decks612 decks
-12%synergy
Boros Garrison
19%inclusion114 decks612 decks
9%synergy
Spectator Seating
18%inclusion113 decks612 decks
-11%synergy
Deserted Beach
18%inclusion111 decks612 decks
-4%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
17%inclusion107 decks612 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion96 decks612 decks
5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
16%inclusion96 decks612 decks
-7%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
15%inclusion90 decks612 decks
3%synergy
Port Town
14%inclusion88 decks612 decks
-4%synergy
Sundown Pass
14%inclusion86 decks612 decks
-5%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
13%inclusion79 decks612 decks
8%synergy
Tranquil Cove
12%inclusion73 decks612 decks
5%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
11%inclusion69 decks612 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
11%inclusion69 decks612 decks
-18%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
10%inclusion62 decks612 decks
-7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
9.3%inclusion57 decks612 decks
-18%synergy
Arid Mesa
9.2%inclusion56 decks612 decks
-18%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
9.0%inclusion55 decks612 decks
-5%synergy
Legion Leadership
8.5%inclusion49 decks578 decks
2%synergy