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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
Airship Engine Room
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
51%synergy
Foundry Inspector
54%inclusion33 decks61 decks
47%synergy
Abzan Falconer
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
43%synergy
Steel Overseer
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
41%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
41%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
41%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
40%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
37%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
37%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
33%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
-29%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Wake the Past
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Negate
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Together Forever
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Creatures
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
30%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
28%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Axgard Artisan
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Thrummingbird
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Thundering Raiju
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Towashi Guide-Bot
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Grateful Apparition
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Burnished Hart
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Arcbound Prototype
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Elite Scaleguard
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Iron Apprentice
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Emissary Escort
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Surge Conductor
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Dauntless Scrapbot
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Master of Etherium
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Arcbound Slasher
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Automated Artificer
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Walking Skyscraper
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Bronze Guardian
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Metropolis Angel
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Arcbound Stinger
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Mindless Automaton
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Arcbound Whelp
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Whirler Rogue
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Research Thief
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Path to Exile
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
-26%synergy
Counterspell
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
-14%synergy
Experimental Augury
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Disenchant
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Abrade
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Reject Imperfection
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Wear // Tear
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Take Up the Shield
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-9%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Bolt
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Serum Snare
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Machine Over Matter
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Armed and Armored
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Unbounded Potential
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Jeskai Charm
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Planar Incision
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Command
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Loran's Escape
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-14%synergy
Lightning Helix
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Resculpt
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Hindering Light
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Demand Answers
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Essence Capture
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Organic Extinction
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Requisition Raid
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
10%synergy
One with the Machine
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Recommission
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Invoke Justice
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-13%synergy
Forging the Anchor
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Basri's Solidarity
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Contentious Plan
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Start Your Engines
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Reckless Handling
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Kayla's Command
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Delete
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Time Wipe
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Rip Apart
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Voyage Home
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Lux Artillery
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Mechtitan Core
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Bident of Thassa
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Imperial Recovery Unit
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
The Key to the Vault
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Sculpting Steel
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
7%synergy
High-Speed Hoverbike
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Atomic Microsizer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Imposter Mech
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Parhelion II
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Brute Suit
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Moxite Refinery
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
The Seriema
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-7%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Futurist Sentinel
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Careening Mine Cart
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Weatherlight
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Key to the City
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Salvation Engine
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Adventurer's Airship
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
The Regalia
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
World Map
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Tempered Steel
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Rising of the Day
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Felidar Retreat
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Born to Drive
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Citadel Siege
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-16%synergy
Gleam of Authority
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Gleam of Battle
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Paladin Class
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Kaladesh
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Daretti, Scrap Savant
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Saheeli, Filigree Master
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Buried Ruin
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Mech Hangar
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Karn's Bastion
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Restless Bivouac
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexia's Core
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Seat of the Synod
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
74%inclusion45 decks61 decks
-16%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion44 decks61 decks
-16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
36%synergy
Azorius Signet
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Signet
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Boros Signet
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
-24%synergy
Sky Diamond
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-26%synergy
Marble Diamond
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Fire Diamond
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Progress
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-31%synergy
Solar Array
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Network Terminal
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Boros Cluestone
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Jeskai Banner
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Cargo Ship
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion61 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion61 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Island
98%inclusion60 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion48 decks61 decks
-14%synergy
Mystic Monastery
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
-12%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
37%synergy
Prairie Stream
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Tranquil Cove
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Temple of Triumph
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Azorius Chancery
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Boros Garrison
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Battlefield Forge
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
-17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Port Town
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Spire of Industry
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Razortide Bridge
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Power Depot
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Shivan Reef
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
-24%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
-11%synergy
Perilous Landscape
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Sulfur Falls
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-39%synergy
Glacial Fortress
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-42%synergy
Boros Guildgate
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Skybridge Towers
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Lorehold Campus
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Unknown Shores
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Highland Lake
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-41%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Thriving Bluff
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Heath
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Stone Quarry
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-27%synergy
Thriving Isle
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Shimmering Grotto
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Meandering River
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy