Optimus Prime, Hero (Commander) - Expensive 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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Pensive Professor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Erode
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Turbulent Springs
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
The Sentry, Golden Guardian
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
The Ozolith
66%inclusion40 decks61 decks
63%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
54%inclusion33 decks61 decks
51%synergy
Damning Verdict
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
48%synergy
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
46%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
45%synergy
Danny Pink
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
44%synergy
Esper Sentinel
62%inclusion38 decks61 decks
43%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
42%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
40%synergy
Steel Overseer
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Path to Exile
66%inclusion40 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
61%inclusion37 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
38%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
38%synergy
Dispatch
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
33%synergy
Wake the Past
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
36%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Foundry Inspector
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
35%synergy
Abzan Falconer
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
38%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Farewell
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Arcbound Shikari
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
36%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
35%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
35%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
30%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
33%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Surge Conductor
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Bronze Guardian
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Lion Sash
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Thrummingbird
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Axgard Artisan
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Donatello, Mutant Mechanic
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
20%synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Walking Ballista
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Thought Monitor
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Thundering Raiju
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Research Thief
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Chocobo Knights
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Chrome Dome
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Filigree Vector
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Generous Pup
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Iron Man, Titan of Innovation
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Boros Charm
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Akroma's Will
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Ripples of Potential
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Experimental Augury
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Slip Out the Back
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Desynchronization
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Wear // Tear
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Steady Progress
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Legion Leadership
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Get Lost
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Swat
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Serum Snare
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Take Up the Shield
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Tezzeret's Gambit
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Organic Extinction
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Fabricate
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Requisition Raid
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
17%synergy
One with the Machine
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Thoughtcast
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Wave Goodbye
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Contentious Plan
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Wrath of God
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Scrap Mastery
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Collective Effort
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Voyage Home
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Lux Artillery
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Unwinding Clock
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
12%synergy
The Indomitable
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Embercleave
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Throne of Geth
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Bident of Thassa
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Salvation Engine
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Sculpting Steel
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Forge
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
The Ooze
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Cloud Key
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Helm of the Host
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Imposter Mech
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Mechtitan Core
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Shadowspear
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Insight Engine
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Forge
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Costume Closet
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Deluxe Dragster
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Repurposing Bay
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Extinguisher Battleship
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
The Seriema
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Sewer-veillance Cam
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Buster Sword
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Uncivil Unrest
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
35%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
31%synergy
Together Forever
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Resourceful Defense
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Felidar Retreat
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
23%synergy
All Will Be One
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Storm the Vault
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Inexorable Tide
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
9%synergy
True Conviction
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Artificer Class
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Mechanized Production
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Tempered Steel
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Gleam of Authority
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
38%synergy
Great Furnace
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
38%synergy
Ancient Den
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
36%synergy
Karn's Bastion
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Academy Ruins
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Inventors' Fair
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
-14%synergy
Buried Ruin
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Mech Hangar
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
High Market
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Archway of Innovation
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Restless Bivouac
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion54 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion49 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Progress
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Signet
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Solar Array
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Izzet Signet
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Signet
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Opal
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
The Aetherspark
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Glistening Sphere
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion60 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Island
98%inclusion60 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion59 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion57 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
82%inclusion50 decks61 decks
40%synergy
Raugrin Triome
80%inclusion49 decks61 decks
44%synergy
Steam Vents
75%inclusion46 decks61 decks
35%synergy
Sacred Foundry
75%inclusion46 decks61 decks
35%synergy
Sea of Clouds
62%inclusion38 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Training Center
61%inclusion37 decks61 decks
30%synergy
Flooded Strand
57%inclusion35 decks61 decks
28%synergy
Spectator Seating
57%inclusion35 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Scalding Tarn
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Arid Mesa
54%inclusion33 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
-16%synergy
Mystic Monastery
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
-13%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Sundown Pass
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Deserted Beach
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Battlefield Forge
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
-9%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Razortide Bridge
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
-21%synergy
Tundra
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Shivan Reef
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
-12%synergy
Spire of Industry
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Glacial Fortress
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
-27%synergy
Sulfur Falls
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
-25%synergy
Volcanic Island
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
-11%synergy
Plateau
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Fabled Passage
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Power Depot
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Prairie Stream
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
-23%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Perilous Landscape
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Chancery
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-16%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Thundering Falls
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-13%synergy
Rugged Prairie
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-12%synergy
Elegant Parlor
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
3%synergy