Optimus Prime, Hero (Commander) - Core Artifacts

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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War Machine, Avenging Arsenal
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Iron Man, Armored Avenger
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Pensive Professor
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Joined Researchers
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Turbulent Springs
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
64%inclusion35 decks55 decks
62%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
73%inclusion40 decks55 decks
60%synergy
Foundry Inspector
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
58%synergy
Steel Overseer
67%inclusion37 decks55 decks
57%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
55%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
52%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
50%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
50%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
48%synergy
Wake the Past
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Etherium Sculptor
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
45%synergy
Dispatch
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
40%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
-13%synergy
Abzan Falconer
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
45%synergy
Counterspell
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Path to Exile
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Thoughtcast
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
42%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Organic Extinction
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
35%synergy
Creatures
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
36%synergy
Surge Conductor
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
35%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Bronze Guardian
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Esper Sentinel
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Thought Monitor
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Research Thief
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Thrummingbird
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Donatello, Mutant Mechanic
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Mm'menon, Uthros Exile
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Colossus
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Danny Pink
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Ravenous Robots
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Lion Sash
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
The Reality Chip
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Arcbound Stinger
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Mindless Automaton
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Arcbound Crusher
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Generous Gift
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Experimental Augury
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Ripples of Potential
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Wear // Tear
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Scour for Scrap
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Whir of Invention
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Suit Up
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Access Denied
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Armed and Armored
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Swan Song
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-11%synergy
Izzet Charm
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-9%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-15%synergy
Reject Imperfection
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Hindering Light
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Slip Out the Back
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Desynchronization
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Crush Contraband
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Abrade
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Serum Snare
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Erode
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
One with the Machine
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Damning Verdict
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Fabricate
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Voyage Home
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Wave Goodbye
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Requisition Raid
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Dance of the Manse
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Collective Effort
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Contentious Plan
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Austere Command
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Delete
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Wrath of God
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Start Your Engines
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Rip Apart
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Recommission
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Practiced Offense
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lux Artillery
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Insight Engine
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Cloud Key
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Sculpting Steel
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Salvation Engine
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Unwinding Clock
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Mechtitan Core
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
18%synergy
The Ozolith
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
The Ooze
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Parhelion II
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Forge
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-11%synergy
Weatherlight
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Imposter Mech
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Bident of Thassa
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Forge
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Doubling Cube
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Moxite Refinery
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Nautiloid Ship
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Unidentified Hovership
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Warmaker Gunship
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Mindlink Mech
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
The Indomitable
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Reaver Titan
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Throne of Geth
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
38%synergy
Together Forever
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Resourceful Defense
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Felidar Retreat
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Tempered Steel
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Storm the Vault
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-14%synergy
Artificer Class
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
True Conviction
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Mechanized Production
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
All Will Be One
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Pia's Revolution
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Weapons Manufacturing
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Citadel Siege
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Efficient Construction
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Inexorable Tide
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-0%synergy
Born to Drive
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Chandra, Spark Hunter
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-0%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
38%synergy
Ancient Den
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
36%synergy
Great Furnace
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Buried Ruin
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Karn's Bastion
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
-10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Academy Ruins
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Mech Hangar
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Inventors' Fair
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Archway of Innovation
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
10%synergy
High Market
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Secluded Steppe
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion51 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion49 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Signet
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Signet
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Progress
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
-10%synergy
Izzet Signet
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
-0%synergy
Solar Array
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
The Aetherspark
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Raugrin Crystal
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion55 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion55 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion54 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion52 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Monastery
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Prairie Stream
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
-14%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Battlefield Forge
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
-9%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Shivan Reef
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Razortide Bridge
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Sulfur Falls
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
-19%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Glacial Fortress
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
-23%synergy
Evolving Wilds
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Spire of Industry
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Azorius Chancery
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Raugrin Triome
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Sacred Foundry
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
-17%synergy
Sea of Clouds
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Triumph
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Garrison
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Deserted Beach
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Steam Vents
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-23%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Sundown Pass
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Power Depot
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-10%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-24%synergy
Spectator Seating
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-11%synergy
Tranquil Cove
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Training Center
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-14%synergy
Perilous Landscape
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Port Town
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Rugged Prairie
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-9%synergy
Radiant Summit
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
8%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
5%synergy