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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
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Aang, Swift Savior
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Airship Engine Room
3.9%inclusion2 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
2.0%inclusion1 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
North Pole Gates
2.0%inclusion1 decks51 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
60%inclusion363 decks609 decks
58%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
53%inclusion325 decks609 decks
52%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
53%inclusion320 decks609 decks
52%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
51%inclusion308 decks609 decks
49%synergy
Steel Overseer
58%inclusion356 decks609 decks
49%synergy
Foundry Inspector
56%inclusion343 decks609 decks
49%synergy
Abzan Falconer
49%inclusion301 decks609 decks
48%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
48%inclusion293 decks609 decks
47%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
58%inclusion353 decks609 decks
46%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
45%inclusion274 decks609 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
60%inclusion363 decks609 decks
-9%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
50%inclusion306 decks609 decks
38%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion295 decks609 decks
-1%synergy
Dispatch
47%inclusion286 decks609 decks
33%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
44%inclusion268 decks609 decks
40%synergy
Wake the Past
43%inclusion260 decks609 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
42%inclusion256 decks609 decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
42%inclusion255 decks609 decks
25%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
40%inclusion245 decks609 decks
38%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
39%inclusion239 decks609 decks
35%synergy
Creatures
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
39%inclusion237 decks609 decks
33%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
35%inclusion57 decks162 decks
18%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
35%inclusion212 decks609 decks
34%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
32%inclusion196 decks609 decks
31%synergy
Surge Conductor
30%inclusion49 decks162 decks
16%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
30%inclusion184 decks609 decks
24%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
30%inclusion183 decks609 decks
29%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
30%inclusion183 decks609 decks
18%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
30%inclusion181 decks609 decks
28%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
30%inclusion180 decks609 decks
28%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
29%inclusion161 decks550 decks
21%synergy
Bronze Guardian
29%inclusion177 decks609 decks
27%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
28%inclusion150 decks542 decks
27%synergy
Thrummingbird
27%inclusion164 decks609 decks
18%synergy
Lion Sash
26%inclusion157 decks609 decks
24%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
25%inclusion152 decks609 decks
24%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
24%inclusion145 decks609 decks
20%synergy
Danny Pink
24%inclusion145 decks609 decks
22%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
23%inclusion139 decks609 decks
22%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
23%inclusion40 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
22%inclusion132 decks609 decks
21%synergy
Thundering Raiju
22%inclusion131 decks609 decks
20%synergy
Esper Sentinel
21%inclusion129 decks609 decks
1%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
21%inclusion129 decks609 decks
19%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
21%inclusion126 decks609 decks
20%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
20%inclusion121 decks609 decks
14%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
20%inclusion120 decks609 decks
14%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
19%inclusion116 decks609 decks
19%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
18%inclusion111 decks609 decks
18%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
18%inclusion109 decks609 decks
17%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
18%inclusion108 decks609 decks
9%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
16%inclusion100 decks609 decks
16%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
16%inclusion23 decks145 decks
14%synergy
Axgard Artisan
16%inclusion95 decks609 decks
15%synergy
Thought Monitor
15%inclusion92 decks609 decks
9%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
15%inclusion90 decks609 decks
10%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
14%inclusion86 decks609 decks
14%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
13%inclusion45 decks334 decks
11%synergy
Elite Scaleguard
13%inclusion81 decks609 decks
13%synergy
Research Thief
13%inclusion80 decks609 decks
12%synergy
Grateful Apparition
13%inclusion80 decks609 decks
9%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
13%inclusion44 decks346 decks
10%synergy
Reluctant Role Model
12%inclusion57 decks485 decks
11%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
12%inclusion71 decks609 decks
11%synergy
Hangarback Walker
12%inclusion71 decks609 decks
8%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
11%inclusion70 decks609 decks
11%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
11%inclusion70 decks609 decks
11%synergy
Master of Etherium
11%inclusion68 decks609 decks
10%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
11%inclusion66 decks609 decks
4%synergy
Filigree Vector
11%inclusion65 decks609 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
38%inclusion230 decks609 decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
36%inclusion217 decks609 decks
14%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
35%inclusion214 decks609 decks
28%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion182 decks609 decks
8%synergy
Negate
27%inclusion166 decks609 decks
11%synergy
Experimental Augury
26%inclusion159 decks609 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion75 decks609 decks
-4%synergy
Wear // Tear
12%inclusion74 decks609 decks
5%synergy
Dovin's Veto
11%inclusion64 decks609 decks
-8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion64 decks609 decks
1%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
10%inclusion63 decks609 decks
9%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion62 decks609 decks
8%synergy
Legion Leadership
8.9%inclusion49 decks548 decks
2%synergy
Ripples of Potential
8.5%inclusion52 decks609 decks
0%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.5%inclusion52 decks609 decks
-3%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
7.7%inclusion47 decks609 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
7.4%inclusion45 decks609 decks
-13%synergy
Desynchronization
6.9%inclusion36 decks525 decks
5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
6.7%inclusion41 decks609 decks
-13%synergy
Slip Out the Back
6.4%inclusion39 decks609 decks
5%synergy
Armed and Armored
6.2%inclusion38 decks609 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
5.9%inclusion36 decks609 decks
-1%synergy
Serum Snare
5.9%inclusion36 decks609 decks
5%synergy
Unbounded Potential
5.6%inclusion34 decks609 decks
5%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
5.6%inclusion34 decks609 decks
2%synergy
Demand Answers
5.4%inclusion33 decks609 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
5.4%inclusion33 decks609 decks
2%synergy
Reject Imperfection
5.3%inclusion32 decks609 decks
4%synergy
Take Up the Shield
5.1%inclusion31 decks609 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Tezzeret's Gambit
37%inclusion224 decks609 decks
27%synergy
Organic Extinction
37%inclusion224 decks609 decks
29%synergy
Thoughtcast
33%inclusion204 decks609 decks
30%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion152 decks609 decks
2%synergy
Damning Verdict
24%inclusion146 decks609 decks
22%synergy
One with the Machine
20%inclusion119 decks609 decks
16%synergy
Requisition Raid
18%inclusion101 decks573 decks
15%synergy
Fabricate
15%inclusion92 decks609 decks
7%synergy
Wave Goodbye
14%inclusion84 decks609 decks
13%synergy
Voyage Home
12%inclusion42 decks338 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion71 decks609 decks
0%synergy
Contentious Plan
12%inclusion71 decks609 decks
9%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
10%inclusion59 decks609 decks
9%synergy
Dance of the Manse
8.0%inclusion49 decks609 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.6%inclusion46 decks609 decks
-6%synergy
Collective Effort
7.1%inclusion43 decks609 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
6.9%inclusion42 decks609 decks
-2%synergy
Delete
6.7%inclusion41 decks609 decks
6%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
5.9%inclusion36 decks609 decks
4%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.4%inclusion33 decks609 decks
-8%synergy
Farewell
5.3%inclusion32 decks609 decks
-10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
36%inclusion59 decks166 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion212 decks609 decks
10%synergy
Lux Artillery
34%inclusion209 decks609 decks
29%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
29%inclusion175 decks609 decks
26%synergy
The Ozolith
22%inclusion137 decks609 decks
20%synergy
Unwinding Clock
21%inclusion128 decks609 decks
15%synergy
Mechtitan Core
18%inclusion110 decks609 decks
17%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
16%inclusion26 decks162 decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion93 decks609 decks
4%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
15%inclusion91 decks609 decks
14%synergy
Bident of Thassa
14%inclusion87 decks609 decks
5%synergy
Salvation Engine
13%inclusion45 decks334 decks
12%synergy
Cloud Key
13%inclusion77 decks609 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion74 decks609 decks
-12%synergy
Insight Engine
12%inclusion19 decks162 decks
-2%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
12%inclusion71 decks609 decks
8%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
11%inclusion66 decks609 decks
10%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
11%inclusion65 decks609 decks
10%synergy
The Indomitable
10%inclusion62 decks609 decks
9%synergy
Sculpting Steel
10%inclusion61 decks609 decks
8%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Parhelion II
10%inclusion58 decks609 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Forge
9.2%inclusion56 decks609 decks
4%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
8.9%inclusion54 decks609 decks
8%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
8.4%inclusion51 decks609 decks
8%synergy
Weatherlight
8.0%inclusion49 decks609 decks
7%synergy
Imposter Mech
8.0%inclusion49 decks609 decks
7%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
8.0%inclusion42 decks525 decks
2%synergy
Throne of Geth
6.9%inclusion42 decks609 decks
6%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
6.8%inclusion11 decks162 decks
-3%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
6.8%inclusion40 decks592 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
6.7%inclusion41 decks609 decks
4%synergy
The Key to the Vault
6.6%inclusion38 decks574 decks
4%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
6.6%inclusion39 decks591 decks
5%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
6.6%inclusion40 decks609 decks
5%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
6.4%inclusion39 decks609 decks
6%synergy
Moxite Refinery
6.2%inclusion10 decks162 decks
-3%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
6.1%inclusion37 decks609 decks
5%synergy
Deluxe Dragster
6.1%inclusion37 decks609 decks
5%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
6.1%inclusion37 decks609 decks
6%synergy
The Seriema
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Forge
5.6%inclusion34 decks609 decks
4%synergy
Reaver Titan
5.1%inclusion31 decks609 decks
5%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.1%inclusion31 decks609 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Together Forever
37%inclusion223 decks609 decks
36%synergy
Resourceful Defense
24%inclusion144 decks609 decks
18%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
23%inclusion142 decks609 decks
22%synergy
Felidar Retreat
22%inclusion137 decks609 decks
21%synergy
Tempered Steel
22%inclusion131 decks609 decks
21%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
11%inclusion68 decks609 decks
11%synergy
True Conviction
10%inclusion62 decks609 decks
9%synergy
All Will Be One
9.0%inclusion55 decks609 decks
4%synergy
Storm the Vault
9.0%inclusion55 decks609 decks
7%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
7.1%inclusion43 decks609 decks
-18%synergy
Inexorable Tide
6.6%inclusion40 decks609 decks
1%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.6%inclusion40 decks609 decks
2%synergy
Mechanized Production
6.1%inclusion37 decks609 decks
1%synergy
Gleam of Authority
5.7%inclusion35 decks609 decks
6%synergy
Artificer Class
5.3%inclusion32 decks609 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
18%inclusion109 decks609 decks
17%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
10%inclusion62 decks609 decks
8%synergy
Chandra, Spark Hunter
7.2%inclusion25 decks346 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
36%inclusion218 decks609 decks
24%synergy
Great Furnace
33%inclusion198 decks609 decks
21%synergy
Karn's Bastion
33%inclusion198 decks609 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Den
32%inclusion195 decks609 decks
20%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
24%inclusion144 decks609 decks
19%synergy
Buried Ruin
24%inclusion144 decks609 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion121 decks609 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion113 decks609 decks
-16%synergy
Mech Hangar
15%inclusion92 decks609 decks
15%synergy
Academy Ruins
12%inclusion71 decks609 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion62 decks609 decks
4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
10%inclusion60 decks609 decks
2%synergy
Archway of Innovation
7.1%inclusion38 decks535 decks
2%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
5.7%inclusion35 decks609 decks
3%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.7%inclusion31 decks547 decks
4%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion541 decks609 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion526 decks609 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Signet
47%inclusion289 decks609 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Signet
42%inclusion258 decks609 decks
10%synergy
Boros Signet
42%inclusion257 decks609 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
38%inclusion229 decks609 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
37%inclusion224 decks609 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Progress
36%inclusion218 decks609 decks
-10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion201 decks609 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
29%inclusion179 decks609 decks
16%synergy
Solar Array
23%inclusion38 decks162 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion112 decks609 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion94 decks609 decks
-8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion89 decks609 decks
5%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
9.4%inclusion57 decks609 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.2%inclusion44 decks609 decks
-2%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.6%inclusion40 decks609 decks
3%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
6.5%inclusion34 decks525 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion604 decks609 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion602 decks609 decks
4%synergy
Island
99%inclusion602 decks609 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion551 decks609 decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Monastery
63%inclusion381 decks609 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion339 decks609 decks
-6%synergy
Prairie Stream
45%inclusion273 decks609 decks
5%synergy
Razortide Bridge
37%inclusion228 decks609 decks
25%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
37%inclusion223 decks609 decks
24%synergy
Battlefield Forge
36%inclusion222 decks609 decks
-5%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
36%inclusion222 decks609 decks
24%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
35%inclusion216 decks609 decks
-15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
35%inclusion213 decks609 decks
8%synergy
Glacial Fortress
33%inclusion199 decks609 decks
-21%synergy
Sulfur Falls
32%inclusion197 decks609 decks
-19%synergy
Shivan Reef
31%inclusion189 decks609 decks
-10%synergy
Raugrin Triome
30%inclusion185 decks609 decks
-7%synergy
Spire of Industry
28%inclusion172 decks609 decks
15%synergy
Perilous Landscape
27%inclusion145 decks542 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
26%inclusion161 decks609 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
25%inclusion150 decks609 decks
-2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
24%inclusion147 decks609 decks
-17%synergy
Temple of Triumph
23%inclusion141 decks609 decks
-1%synergy
Steam Vents
23%inclusion139 decks609 decks
-17%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
23%inclusion138 decks609 decks
-13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion136 decks609 decks
5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
22%inclusion134 decks609 decks
-18%synergy
Sea of Clouds
22%inclusion132 decks609 decks
-9%synergy
Azorius Chancery
21%inclusion125 decks609 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion118 decks609 decks
-8%synergy
Boros Garrison
19%inclusion117 decks609 decks
9%synergy
Training Center
19%inclusion114 decks609 decks
-13%synergy
Power Depot
18%inclusion112 decks609 decks
16%synergy
Spectator Seating
18%inclusion109 decks609 decks
-12%synergy
Deserted Beach
18%inclusion107 decks609 decks
-5%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
17%inclusion103 decks609 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion96 decks609 decks
5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
16%inclusion95 decks609 decks
-7%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
15%inclusion94 decks609 decks
3%synergy
Port Town
15%inclusion92 decks609 decks
-3%synergy
Sundown Pass
14%inclusion84 decks609 decks
-6%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
13%inclusion80 decks609 decks
8%synergy
Tranquil Cove
12%inclusion71 decks609 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
11%inclusion68 decks609 decks
-18%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
11%inclusion67 decks609 decks
4%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
11%inclusion65 decks609 decks
-7%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
9.4%inclusion57 decks609 decks
-5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
9.0%inclusion55 decks609 decks
-18%synergy
Legion Leadership
8.9%inclusion49 decks548 decks
2%synergy
Arid Mesa
8.9%inclusion54 decks609 decks
-19%synergy