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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Moxfield
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Lorehold Charm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
59%inclusion36 decks61 decks
58%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
48%synergy
Abzan Falconer
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
47%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
44%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
43%synergy
Foundry Inspector
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
40%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
40%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
35%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
35%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
Steel Overseer
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
34%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
-30%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
31%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Wake the Past
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Creatures
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
30%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Thrummingbird
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
28%synergy
Thundering Raiju
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Axgard Artisan
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Grateful Apparition
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Surge Conductor
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Elite Scaleguard
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Towashi Guide-Bot
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Loran, Disciple of History
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Burnished Hart
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Arcbound Prototype
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Metropolis Angel
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Walking Skyscraper
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Bronze Guardian
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Araña, Heart of the Spider
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Reluctant Role Model
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Master of Etherium
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Pilgrim's Eye
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Mindless Automaton
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Dragonscale General
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Lion Sash
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Automated Artificer
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Spectrum Sentinel
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Iron Apprentice
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
-21%synergy
Counterspell
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
-9%synergy
Experimental Augury
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Dispatch
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Disenchant
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Reject Imperfection
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Loran's Escape
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Wear // Tear
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Take Up the Shield
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Stern Lesson
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Legion Leadership
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Serum Snare
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-14%synergy
Essence Capture
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Ooze Spill
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Absorb
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Hindering Light
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Volt Charge
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Aetherize
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Cancel
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Demand Answers
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Desynchronization
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Zuko's Exile
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Firebending Lesson
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Thoughtcast
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Requisition Raid
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
6%synergy
One with the Machine
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Collective Effort
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Contentious Plan
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Recommission
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Invoke Justice
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Forging the Anchor
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Sibling Rivalry
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Start Your Engines
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Voyage Home
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Divination
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Blasphemous Act
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-16%synergy
Basri's Solidarity
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Rip Apart
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Time Wipe
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Repair and Recharge
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Gather the White Lotus
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lux Artillery
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Mechtitan Core
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Bident of Thassa
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Moxite Refinery
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Imperial Recovery Unit
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
The Key to the Vault
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Throne of Geth
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Memorial Vault
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Salvation Engine
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Sewer-veillance Cam
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
The Seriema
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Parhelion II
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Cloud Key
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-0%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Sculpting Steel
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Brute Suit
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Forge
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Careening Mine Cart
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
High-Speed Hoverbike
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Kyoshi Battle Fan
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Together Forever
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Felidar Retreat
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Tempered Steel
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Citadel Siege
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Rising of the Day
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Gleam of Authority
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Resourceful Defense
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-15%synergy
Born to Drive
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Paladin Class
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Windcrag Siege
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-0%synergy
The Cave of Two Lovers
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Honest Work
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Daretti, Scrap Savant
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Saheeli, Filigree Master
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Mech Hangar
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
Karn's Bastion
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Seat of the Synod
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Tocasia's Dig Site
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Den
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion44 decks61 decks
-16%synergy
Sol Ring
72%inclusion44 decks61 decks
-17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
37%synergy
Azorius Signet
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Signet
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Boros Signet
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-23%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
-27%synergy
Talisman of Progress
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-30%synergy
Solar Array
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Sky Diamond
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Marble Diamond
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Network Terminal
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-16%synergy
Boros Cluestone
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion61 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion61 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Island
100%inclusion61 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
75%inclusion46 decks61 decks
-17%synergy
Evolving Wilds
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Mystic Monastery
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Triumph
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Prairie Stream
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Azorius Chancery
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Tranquil Cove
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Battlefield Forge
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
-15%synergy
Boros Garrison
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
-28%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Glacial Fortress
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
-34%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Sulfur Falls
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
-34%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Razortide Bridge
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Perilous Landscape
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Shivan Reef
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-24%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Port Town
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Spire of Industry
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Power Depot
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-26%synergy
Radiant Summit
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Airship Engine Room
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
North Pole Gates
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Sun-Blessed Peak
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Ferrous Lake
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Legion Leadership
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Heath
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Isle
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Thriving Bluff
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Boros Guildgate
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Dimension X
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy