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
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
War Machine, Avenging Arsenal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
The Fantasticar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Intrepid Ace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Iron Man, Armored Avenger
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
The Ozolith
66%inclusion40 decks61 decks
63%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
53%synergy
Damning Verdict
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
48%synergy
Esper Sentinel
66%inclusion40 decks61 decks
46%synergy
Danny Pink
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
46%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
45%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
43%synergy
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
43%synergy
Steel Overseer
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
41%synergy
Abzan Falconer
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Path to Exile
62%inclusion38 decks61 decks
14%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
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
39%synergy
Wake the Past
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
34%synergy
Dispatch
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
30%synergy
Foundry Inspector
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
36%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
27%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Farewell
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Alibou, Ancient Witness
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
33%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
37%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
37%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
37%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
35%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
33%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Surge Conductor
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
30%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Lion Sash
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
28%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Bronze Guardian
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Thrummingbird
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Axgard Artisan
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Walking Ballista
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Thought Monitor
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Thundering Raiju
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Donatello, Mutant Mechanic
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Research Thief
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
13%synergy
The Reality Chip
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Filigree Vector
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Lita, Mechanical Engineer
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Chocobo Knights
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Elite Scaleguard
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Boros Charm
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Dovin's Veto
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Ripples of Potential
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Negate
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Wear // Tear
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Experimental Augury
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Desynchronization
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Slip Out the Back
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Continue?
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Legion Leadership
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Whir of Invention
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Get Lost
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Aetherize
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Abrade
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-0%synergy
Erode
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Tezzeret's Gambit
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Organic Extinction
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Fabricate
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
17%synergy
One with the Machine
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Requisition Raid
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Wave Goodbye
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Thoughtcast
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Contentious Plan
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Voyage Home
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Collective Effort
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Single Combat
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Lux Artillery
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
28%synergy
Unwinding Clock
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
The Indomitable
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Bident of Thassa
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Embercleave
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
11%synergy
The Ooze
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Salvation Engine
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Sculpting Steel
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Shadowspear
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Cloud Key
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-0%synergy
Helm of the Host
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Throne of Geth
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Forge
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Forge
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Mechtitan Core
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Imposter Mech
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Insight Engine
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Repurposing Bay
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Buster Sword
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Costume Closet
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-0%synergy
Deluxe Dragster
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
The Endstone
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
The Seriema
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Uncivil Unrest
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
33%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
31%synergy
Felidar Retreat
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
28%synergy
Together Forever
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Resourceful Defense
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
22%synergy
All Will Be One
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Storm the Vault
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
18%synergy
True Conviction
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Inexorable Tide
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Artificer Class
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Tempered Steel
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Mechanized Production
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
39%synergy
Great Furnace
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
38%synergy
Ancient Den
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
36%synergy
Karn's Bastion
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
30%synergy
Academy Ruins
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Inventors' Fair
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
-11%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Buried Ruin
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Archway of Innovation
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Mech Hangar
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Restless Bivouac
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
High Market
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion53 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion47 decks61 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Progress
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
-0%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Signet
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Signet
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Signet
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Solar Array
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
The Aetherspark
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Glistening Sphere
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%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
92%inclusion56 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
34%synergy
Sacred Foundry
75%inclusion46 decks61 decks
34%synergy
Sea of Clouds
59%inclusion36 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Flooded Strand
59%inclusion36 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Arid Mesa
59%inclusion36 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Scalding Tarn
59%inclusion36 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Training Center
57%inclusion35 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Spectator Seating
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
-14%synergy
Mystic Monastery
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
-13%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Sundown Pass
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Deserted Beach
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Razortide Bridge
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Battlefield Forge
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
-11%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
-20%synergy
Tundra
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
Glacial Fortress
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
-27%synergy
Sulfur Falls
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
-26%synergy
Volcanic Island
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Shivan Reef
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
-14%synergy
Spire of Industry
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Plateau
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Power Depot
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Fabled Passage
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Prairie Stream
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
-22%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-12%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-15%synergy
Perilous Landscape
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Azorius Chancery
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-0%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Elegant Parlor
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Turbulent Springs
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Meticulous Archive
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
1%synergy