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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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Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
48%synergy
Foundry Inspector
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
47%synergy
Abzan Falconer
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
41%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
39%synergy
Steel Overseer
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
37%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Top Cards
Etherium Sculptor
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
-33%synergy
Negate
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Wake the Past
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Together Forever
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Creatures
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Thrummingbird
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Towashi Guide-Bot
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Axgard Artisan
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Thundering Raiju
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Burnished Hart
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Arcbound Prototype
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Elite Scaleguard
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Grateful Apparition
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Master of Etherium
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Iron Apprentice
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Arcbound Slasher
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Automated Artificer
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Metropolis Angel
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Arcbound Whelp
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Pilgrim's Eye
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Arcbound Stinger
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Hotshot Mechanic
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Walking Skyscraper
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Bronze Guardian
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Thought Monitor
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Mindless Automaton
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Whirler Rogue
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Research Thief
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Unbreakable Formation
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Dispatch
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Experimental Augury
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Disenchant
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Path to Exile
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
-29%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Counterspell
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-18%synergy
Reject Imperfection
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Wear // Tear
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Take Up the Shield
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Abrade
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Machine Over Matter
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Loran's Escape
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Armed and Armored
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Unbounded Potential
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Serum Snare
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Valorous Stance
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Suit Up
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Access Denied
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Jeskai Charm
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Helix
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Hindering Light
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-14%synergy
Planar Incision
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Command
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Essence Capture
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Absorb
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Fact or Fiction
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Consider
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Disruption Protocol
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Cancel
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Quick Study
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Aetherize
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Resculpt
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Return to Dust
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Stern Lesson
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Ride Down
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Steady Progress
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Scale Blessing
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Demand Answers
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Volt Charge
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Tezzeret's Gambit
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Thoughtcast
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Organic Extinction
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Requisition Raid
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
10%synergy
One with the Machine
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Recommission
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Invoke Justice
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Forging the Anchor
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Basri's Solidarity
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-14%synergy
Reckless Handling
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Start Your Engines
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Delete
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Contentious Plan
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Time Wipe
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Anchor to Reality
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Collective Effort
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Rip Apart
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Chart a Course
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Mass Production
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Divination
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Kayla's Command
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Fireball
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Involuntary Cooldown
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Excavation Explosion
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Tormenting Voice
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Preordain
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Lux Artillery
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Bident of Thassa
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Mechtitan Core
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Imperial Recovery Unit
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
High-Speed Hoverbike
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Sculpting Steel
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Brute Suit
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
The Key to the Vault
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Parhelion II
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Futurist Sentinel
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Imposter Mech
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Throne of Geth
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Weatherlight
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Key to the City
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Careening Mine Cart
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Thundersteel Colossus
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Adventurer's Airship
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
The Regalia
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
World Map
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Repurposing Bay
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
The Fire Crystal
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Mindlink Mech
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Manifold Key
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Cloud Key
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Dragonspark Reactor
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Contagion Clasp
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
The Belligerent
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Dragonfly Suit
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Reconnaissance Mission
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Tempered Steel
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Born to Drive
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Rising of the Day
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Felidar Retreat
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Gleam of Authority
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Citadel Siege
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-16%synergy
Static Net
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Gleam of Battle
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Military Intelligence
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Paladin Class
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Security Bypass
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Take Flight
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Banishing Light
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Kaladesh
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Mech Hangar
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Buried Ruin
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Karn's Bastion
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Restless Bivouac
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexia's Core
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Seat of the Synod
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Mishra's Factory
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Forge of Heroes
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
71%inclusion42 decks59 decks
-18%synergy
Arcane Signet
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
-22%synergy
Commander's Sphere
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Azorius Signet
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Signet
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Boros Signet
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
-24%synergy
Sky Diamond
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-26%synergy
Marble Diamond
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Fire Diamond
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Progress
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-30%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Network Terminal
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Jeskai Banner
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Cargo Ship
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Boros Cluestone
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Manalith
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion59 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion59 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Island
98%inclusion58 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
78%inclusion46 decks59 decks
-15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Mystic Monastery
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
-12%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
35%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Prairie Stream
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Tranquil Cove
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Temple of Triumph
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Chancery
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Battlefield Forge
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
-17%synergy
Boros Garrison
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Port Town
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Razortide Bridge
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Shivan Reef
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-23%synergy
Spire of Industry
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Power Depot
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-12%synergy
Glacial Fortress
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-39%synergy
Sulfur Falls
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-38%synergy
Perilous Landscape
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-38%synergy
Boros Guildgate
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Skybridge Towers
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Unknown Shores
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Lorehold Campus
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Stone Quarry
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Bluff
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Highland Lake
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Heath
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Meandering River
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Shimmering Grotto
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Ferrous Lake
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Thriving Isle
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy