Optimus Prime, Hero (Commander) - Budget Core

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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Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
54%inclusion33 decks61 decks
53%synergy
Abzan Falconer
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
46%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
45%synergy
Foundry Inspector
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
40%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
40%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
38%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
37%synergy
Steel Overseer
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
34%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
34%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
33%synergy
Top Cards
Thopter Spy Network
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
30%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
-37%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Wake the Past
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Thrummingbird
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Creatures
Etherium Sculptor
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Thundering Raiju
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
28%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Grateful Apparition
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Surge Conductor
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Elite Scaleguard
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Axgard Artisan
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Towashi Guide-Bot
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Burnished Hart
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Arcbound Prototype
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Metropolis Angel
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Walking Skyscraper
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Iron Apprentice
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Mindless Automaton
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Arcbound Stinger
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Loran, Disciple of History
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Dragonscale General
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Lion Sash
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Whirler Rogue
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Spectrum Sentinel
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Arcbound Slith
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Arcbound Slasher
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Automated Artificer
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Momo, Friendly Flier
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Unbreakable Formation
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Dispatch
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Experimental Augury
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Path to Exile
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
-29%synergy
Counterspell
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-17%synergy
Disenchant
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Abrade
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Reject Imperfection
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Take Up the Shield
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-9%synergy
Wear // Tear
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Essence Capture
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Loran's Escape
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Serum Snare
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Legion Leadership
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Stern Lesson
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Volt Charge
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Unbounded Potential
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Armed and Armored
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Machine Over Matter
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Consider
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Scale Blessing
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Hindering Light
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Demand Answers
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Planar Incision
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Resculpt
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Zuko's Exile
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Firebending Lesson
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Thoughtcast
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Organic Extinction
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Requisition Raid
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Recommission
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Contentious Plan
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Invoke Justice
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Collective Effort
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
One with the Machine
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Forging the Anchor
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-15%synergy
Basri's Solidarity
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Start Your Engines
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Sibling Rivalry
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Voyage Home
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Time Wipe
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Repair and Recharge
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Tormenting Voice
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Rip Apart
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Gather the White Lotus
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lux Artillery
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-10%synergy
Mechtitan Core
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Moxite Refinery
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Bident of Thassa
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Recovery Unit
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Memorial Vault
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Parhelion II
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
The Key to the Vault
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
The Seriema
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Salvation Engine
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Cloud Key
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Throne of Geth
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Sculpting Steel
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
High-Speed Hoverbike
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Brute Suit
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Careening Mine Cart
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Imposter Mech
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Forge
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Key to the City
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Kyoshi Battle Fan
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Together Forever
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Citadel Siege
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Felidar Retreat
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Gleam of Authority
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Rising of the Day
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-14%synergy
Born to Drive
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Resourceful Defense
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Gleam of Battle
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Paladin Class
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Honest Work
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
The Cave of Two Lovers
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Kaladesh
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Daretti, Scrap Savant
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Saheeli, Filigree Master
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Mech Hangar
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
Seat of the Synod
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Den
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Karn's Bastion
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Tocasia's Dig Site
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexia's Core
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion44 decks61 decks
-16%synergy
Sol Ring
67%inclusion41 decks61 decks
-22%synergy
Commander's Sphere
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Azorius Signet
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Signet
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Boros Signet
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Sky Diamond
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-25%synergy
Talisman of Progress
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
-28%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
-25%synergy
Marble Diamond
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Solar Array
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Fire Diamond
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Network Terminal
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Pristine Talisman
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Boros Cluestone
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%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
74%inclusion45 decks61 decks
-19%synergy
Evolving Wilds
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
-11%synergy
Mystic Monastery
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Triumph
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
31%synergy
Azorius Chancery
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Prairie Stream
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Tranquil Cove
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Boros Garrison
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Battlefield Forge
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
-18%synergy
Port Town
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
-32%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Shivan Reef
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-24%synergy
Spire of Industry
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Power Depot
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Razortide Bridge
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Glacial Fortress
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-40%synergy
Sulfur Falls
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-38%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Perilous Landscape
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Airship Engine Room
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Thriving Isle
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-28%synergy
Legion Leadership
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Ferrous Lake
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Lorehold Campus
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Bluff
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Boros Guildgate
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Thriving Heath
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Sacred Peaks
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Summit
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-4%synergy