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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Lasting Tarfire
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Big Mother Mouser
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Hidden Hideout
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Soul Immolation
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
60%inclusion367 decks616 decks
58%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
53%inclusion326 decks616 decks
52%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
52%inclusion320 decks616 decks
51%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
50%inclusion310 decks616 decks
49%synergy
Foundry Inspector
56%inclusion345 decks616 decks
49%synergy
Steel Overseer
58%inclusion356 decks616 decks
48%synergy
Abzan Falconer
48%inclusion296 decks616 decks
46%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
46%inclusion286 decks616 decks
45%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
57%inclusion353 decks616 decks
45%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
44%inclusion268 decks616 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
58%inclusion360 decks616 decks
-10%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
50%inclusion306 decks616 decks
37%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion296 decks616 decks
-1%synergy
Dispatch
47%inclusion288 decks616 decks
33%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
43%inclusion264 decks616 decks
39%synergy
Wake the Past
42%inclusion259 decks616 decks
32%synergy
Counterspell
41%inclusion254 decks616 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
41%inclusion251 decks616 decks
24%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
39%inclusion240 decks616 decks
36%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
38%inclusion237 decks616 decks
33%synergy
Creatures
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
38%inclusion235 decks616 decks
34%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
34%inclusion66 decks192 decks
18%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
34%inclusion207 decks616 decks
33%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
32%inclusion200 decks616 decks
31%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
30%inclusion184 decks616 decks
24%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
30%inclusion183 decks616 decks
17%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
29%inclusion181 decks616 decks
28%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
29%inclusion180 decks616 decks
27%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
29%inclusion180 decks616 decks
28%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
29%inclusion168 decks575 decks
21%synergy
Surge Conductor
29%inclusion56 decks192 decks
16%synergy
Bronze Guardian
29%inclusion179 decks616 decks
27%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
27%inclusion154 decks567 decks
26%synergy
Thrummingbird
26%inclusion163 decks616 decks
18%synergy
Lion Sash
25%inclusion154 decks616 decks
23%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
24%inclusion147 decks616 decks
23%synergy
Danny Pink
24%inclusion145 decks616 decks
22%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
23%inclusion141 decks616 decks
19%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
23%inclusion140 decks616 decks
22%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
22%inclusion46 decks206 decks
12%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
22%inclusion135 decks616 decks
20%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
21%inclusion132 decks616 decks
21%synergy
Esper Sentinel
21%inclusion131 decks616 decks
2%synergy
Thundering Raiju
21%inclusion127 decks616 decks
19%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
20%inclusion125 decks616 decks
14%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
20%inclusion122 decks616 decks
14%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
20%inclusion122 decks616 decks
19%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
18%inclusion113 decks616 decks
18%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
18%inclusion110 decks616 decks
9%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
18%inclusion108 decks616 decks
17%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
17%inclusion106 decks616 decks
17%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
16%inclusion99 decks616 decks
16%synergy
Thought Monitor
16%inclusion97 decks616 decks
9%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
15%inclusion27 decks175 decks
14%synergy
Axgard Artisan
15%inclusion93 decks616 decks
15%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
15%inclusion90 decks616 decks
10%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
14%inclusion85 decks616 decks
13%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
13%inclusion48 decks361 decks
11%synergy
Research Thief
13%inclusion81 decks616 decks
13%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
13%inclusion49 decks373 decks
10%synergy
Grateful Apparition
13%inclusion80 decks616 decks
9%synergy
Elite Scaleguard
13%inclusion79 decks616 decks
13%synergy
Hangarback Walker
12%inclusion73 decks616 decks
8%synergy
Reluctant Role Model
12%inclusion60 decks510 decks
11%synergy
Master of Etherium
12%inclusion71 decks616 decks
11%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
12%inclusion71 decks616 decks
10%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
11%inclusion70 decks616 decks
11%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
11%inclusion70 decks616 decks
11%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
11%inclusion68 decks616 decks
4%synergy
Filigree Vector
10%inclusion62 decks616 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
37%inclusion228 decks616 decks
16%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
35%inclusion214 decks616 decks
27%synergy
Generous Gift
35%inclusion214 decks616 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion185 decks616 decks
8%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion170 decks616 decks
12%synergy
Experimental Augury
26%inclusion160 decks616 decks
18%synergy
Wear // Tear
12%inclusion75 decks616 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion75 decks616 decks
-4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion66 decks616 decks
1%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
10%inclusion64 decks616 decks
9%synergy
Dovin's Veto
10%inclusion63 decks616 decks
-8%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion62 decks616 decks
8%synergy
Ripples of Potential
10%inclusion59 decks616 decks
0%synergy
Akroma's Will
9.3%inclusion57 decks616 decks
-3%synergy
Legion Leadership
8.4%inclusion48 decks573 decks
2%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
8.3%inclusion51 decks616 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
7.5%inclusion46 decks616 decks
-13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
7.1%inclusion44 decks616 decks
-13%synergy
Desynchronization
6.7%inclusion37 decks550 decks
5%synergy
Slip Out the Back
6.5%inclusion40 decks616 decks
5%synergy
Armed and Armored
6.0%inclusion37 decks616 decks
6%synergy
Serum Snare
5.8%inclusion36 decks616 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
5.7%inclusion35 decks616 decks
-1%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
5.7%inclusion35 decks616 decks
2%synergy
Reject Imperfection
5.5%inclusion34 decks616 decks
5%synergy
Demand Answers
5.4%inclusion33 decks616 decks
4%synergy
Unbounded Potential
5.4%inclusion33 decks616 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
5.4%inclusion33 decks616 decks
2%synergy
Take Up the Shield
5.0%inclusion31 decks616 decks
5%synergy
Loran's Escape
5.0%inclusion31 decks616 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
37%inclusion230 decks616 decks
29%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
37%inclusion226 decks616 decks
26%synergy
Thoughtcast
33%inclusion204 decks616 decks
29%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion153 decks616 decks
2%synergy
Damning Verdict
24%inclusion148 decks616 decks
22%synergy
One with the Machine
20%inclusion124 decks616 decks
17%synergy
Requisition Raid
17%inclusion104 decks598 decks
15%synergy
Fabricate
15%inclusion94 decks616 decks
8%synergy
Wave Goodbye
14%inclusion85 decks616 decks
13%synergy
Voyage Home
13%inclusion46 decks365 decks
10%synergy
Contentious Plan
12%inclusion73 decks616 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion71 decks616 decks
0%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
10%inclusion59 decks616 decks
9%synergy
Dance of the Manse
7.6%inclusion47 decks616 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.3%inclusion45 decks616 decks
-6%synergy
Vandalblast
6.8%inclusion42 decks616 decks
-2%synergy
Collective Effort
6.8%inclusion42 decks616 decks
6%synergy
Delete
6.7%inclusion41 decks616 decks
6%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
5.7%inclusion35 decks616 decks
4%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.0%inclusion31 decks616 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion215 decks616 decks
10%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
35%inclusion68 decks196 decks
26%synergy
Lux Artillery
35%inclusion213 decks616 decks
29%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
28%inclusion173 decks616 decks
25%synergy
The Ozolith
22%inclusion136 decks616 decks
19%synergy
Unwinding Clock
21%inclusion129 decks616 decks
15%synergy
Mechtitan Core
18%inclusion111 decks616 decks
17%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
17%inclusion32 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Salvation Engine
15%inclusion54 decks361 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion91 decks616 decks
4%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
15%inclusion91 decks616 decks
14%synergy
Cloud Key
14%inclusion84 decks616 decks
7%synergy
Bident of Thassa
13%inclusion83 decks616 decks
4%synergy
Insight Engine
12%inclusion23 decks192 decks
-1%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
12%inclusion72 decks616 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion71 decks616 decks
-13%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
11%inclusion68 decks616 decks
11%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
11%inclusion67 decks616 decks
10%synergy
Sculpting Steel
10%inclusion62 decks616 decks
8%synergy
The Indomitable
10%inclusion61 decks616 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Forge
9.4%inclusion58 decks616 decks
4%synergy
Parhelion II
9.1%inclusion56 decks616 decks
8%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
8.9%inclusion55 decks616 decks
8%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
8.9%inclusion12 decks135 decks
7%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
8.4%inclusion52 decks616 decks
8%synergy
Imposter Mech
8.0%inclusion49 decks616 decks
7%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
7.8%inclusion15 decks192 decks
-2%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
7.6%inclusion42 decks550 decks
2%synergy
Weatherlight
7.5%inclusion46 decks616 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
7.0%inclusion43 decks616 decks
6%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
7.0%inclusion43 decks616 decks
6%synergy
Throne of Geth
6.8%inclusion42 decks616 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
6.5%inclusion40 decks616 decks
4%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
6.5%inclusion40 decks616 decks
6%synergy
The Key to the Vault
6.3%inclusion38 decks599 decks
4%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
6.3%inclusion39 decks616 decks
5%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
6.3%inclusion39 decks616 decks
6%synergy
Moxite Refinery
6.3%inclusion12 decks192 decks
-2%synergy
Deluxe Dragster
6.2%inclusion38 decks616 decks
6%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
5.8%inclusion36 decks616 decks
5%synergy
The Seriema
5.8%inclusion12 decks206 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Forge
5.7%inclusion35 decks616 decks
4%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
5.4%inclusion20 decks373 decks
5%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
5.0%inclusion30 decks596 decks
3%synergy
Reaver Titan
5.0%inclusion31 decks616 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Together Forever
36%inclusion220 decks616 decks
35%synergy
Resourceful Defense
24%inclusion148 decks616 decks
18%synergy
Felidar Retreat
23%inclusion140 decks616 decks
22%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
23%inclusion139 decks616 decks
21%synergy
Tempered Steel
21%inclusion132 decks616 decks
20%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
11%inclusion67 decks616 decks
11%synergy
True Conviction
10%inclusion64 decks616 decks
9%synergy
All Will Be One
10%inclusion59 decks616 decks
4%synergy
Storm the Vault
8.8%inclusion54 decks616 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
8.6%inclusion53 decks616 decks
7%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
8.4%inclusion52 decks616 decks
5%synergy
Citadel Siege
7.3%inclusion45 decks616 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
7.1%inclusion44 decks616 decks
4%synergy
Inexorable Tide
6.7%inclusion41 decks616 decks
1%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
6.7%inclusion41 decks616 decks
-18%synergy
Mechanized Production
6.3%inclusion39 decks616 decks
2%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.2%inclusion38 decks616 decks
2%synergy
Gleam of Authority
5.7%inclusion35 decks616 decks
6%synergy
Artificer Class
5.7%inclusion35 decks616 decks
5%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
5.1%inclusion15 decks294 decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
18%inclusion108 decks616 decks
16%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
10%inclusion64 decks616 decks
8%synergy
Chandra, Spark Hunter
7.5%inclusion28 decks373 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
37%inclusion227 decks616 decks
24%synergy
Great Furnace
33%inclusion206 decks616 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Den
33%inclusion203 decks616 decks
21%synergy
Karn's Bastion
33%inclusion202 decks616 decks
20%synergy
Buried Ruin
24%inclusion148 decks616 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
23%inclusion143 decks616 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion121 decks616 decks
-14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion117 decks616 decks
-1%synergy
Mech Hangar
15%inclusion92 decks616 decks
14%synergy
Academy Ruins
12%inclusion72 decks616 decks
4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
10%inclusion63 decks616 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion60 decks616 decks
4%synergy
Archway of Innovation
7.5%inclusion42 decks560 decks
2%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
6.6%inclusion13 decks196 decks
-2%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.9%inclusion34 decks572 decks
4%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
5.5%inclusion34 decks616 decks
3%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion548 decks616 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion529 decks616 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Signet
47%inclusion287 decks616 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Signet
41%inclusion253 decks616 decks
9%synergy
Boros Signet
41%inclusion253 decks616 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
37%inclusion230 decks616 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
37%inclusion226 decks616 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
36%inclusion219 decks616 decks
-10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion201 decks616 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
28%inclusion175 decks616 decks
16%synergy
Solar Array
21%inclusion41 decks192 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion115 decks616 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion93 decks616 decks
-9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion92 decks616 decks
6%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
9.1%inclusion56 decks616 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.8%inclusion48 decks616 decks
-2%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.8%inclusion42 decks616 decks
3%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
6.2%inclusion34 decks550 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.4%inclusion33 decks616 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion611 decks616 decks
4%synergy
Island
99%inclusion610 decks616 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion609 decks616 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion553 decks616 decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Monastery
63%inclusion387 decks616 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion336 decks616 decks
-7%synergy
Prairie Stream
43%inclusion266 decks616 decks
4%synergy
Razortide Bridge
37%inclusion229 decks616 decks
24%synergy
Battlefield Forge
37%inclusion227 decks616 decks
-5%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
37%inclusion225 decks616 decks
24%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
37%inclusion225 decks616 decks
24%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
36%inclusion223 decks616 decks
-15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
34%inclusion208 decks616 decks
6%synergy
Glacial Fortress
33%inclusion205 decks616 decks
-21%synergy
Sulfur Falls
32%inclusion199 decks616 decks
-20%synergy
Shivan Reef
31%inclusion193 decks616 decks
-10%synergy
Raugrin Triome
31%inclusion191 decks616 decks
-6%synergy
Spire of Industry
28%inclusion174 decks616 decks
15%synergy
Perilous Landscape
26%inclusion150 decks567 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
26%inclusion158 decks616 decks
-1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
25%inclusion155 decks616 decks
-16%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
24%inclusion149 decks616 decks
-3%synergy
Steam Vents
24%inclusion145 decks616 decks
-17%synergy
Temple of Triumph
23%inclusion141 decks616 decks
-2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
23%inclusion141 decks616 decks
-13%synergy
Sacred Foundry
23%inclusion140 decks616 decks
-18%synergy
Sea of Clouds
22%inclusion136 decks616 decks
-9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion132 decks616 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Chancery
20%inclusion126 decks616 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion122 decks616 decks
-8%synergy
Training Center
19%inclusion119 decks616 decks
-12%synergy
Boros Garrison
19%inclusion118 decks616 decks
10%synergy
Power Depot
19%inclusion115 decks616 decks
16%synergy
Spectator Seating
18%inclusion113 decks616 decks
-11%synergy
Deserted Beach
18%inclusion112 decks616 decks
-4%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
17%inclusion107 decks616 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion98 decks616 decks
5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
16%inclusion97 decks616 decks
-7%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
15%inclusion94 decks616 decks
3%synergy
Port Town
14%inclusion89 decks616 decks
-4%synergy
Sundown Pass
14%inclusion89 decks616 decks
-5%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
13%inclusion82 decks616 decks
8%synergy
Tranquil Cove
12%inclusion73 decks616 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion71 decks616 decks
-18%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
11%inclusion68 decks616 decks
4%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
10%inclusion64 decks616 decks
-6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
9.4%inclusion58 decks616 decks
-18%synergy
Arid Mesa
9.3%inclusion57 decks616 decks
-18%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
8.9%inclusion55 decks616 decks
-5%synergy
Legion Leadership
8.4%inclusion48 decks573 decks
2%synergy