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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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MTGStocks
Big Mother Mouser
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Donatello, Mutant Mechanic
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Chrome Dome
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Hidden Hideout
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
The Ozolith
66%inclusion40 decks61 decks
63%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
54%inclusion33 decks61 decks
51%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Danny Pink
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
47%synergy
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
46%synergy
Damning Verdict
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
45%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
45%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Steel Overseer
54%inclusion33 decks61 decks
44%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Path to Exile
66%inclusion40 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Esper Sentinel
62%inclusion38 decks61 decks
43%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion36 decks61 decks
-9%synergy
Dispatch
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
38%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
39%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
38%synergy
Wake the Past
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
39%synergy
Foundry Inspector
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
39%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
38%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Farewell
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Abzan Falconer
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
38%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
35%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
35%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
33%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
31%synergy
Surge Conductor
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Bronze Guardian
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Lion Sash
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Axgard Artisan
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Thrummingbird
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Thought Monitor
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Walking Ballista
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Thundering Raiju
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Research Thief
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Chocobo Knights
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Filigree Vector
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Lita, Mechanical Engineer
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Scrap Trawler
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Hangarback Walker
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Generous Pup
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Ripples of Potential
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Dovin's Veto
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Mana Drain
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Experimental Augury
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Wear // Tear
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Desynchronization
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Legion Leadership
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Slip Out the Back
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Aetherize
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Access Denied
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Take Up the Shield
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Steady Progress
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Tezzeret's Gambit
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Organic Extinction
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
5%synergy
One with the Machine
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Fabricate
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Thoughtcast
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Requisition Raid
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Wave Goodbye
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Soul Immolation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Voyage Home
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Contentious Plan
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Scrap Mastery
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Collective Effort
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lux Artillery
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Unwinding Clock
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Salvation Engine
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
13%synergy
The Indomitable
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Bident of Thassa
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Throne of Geth
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Forge
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Cloud Key
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Mechtitan Core
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Imposter Mech
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Costume Closet
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
The Seriema
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Insight Engine
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
The Ooze
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Embercleave
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Shadowspear
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Forge
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Sculpting Steel
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Helm of the Host
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Reaver Titan
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Deluxe Dragster
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Skullclamp
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Buster Sword
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Collector's Cage
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
35%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
38%synergy
Together Forever
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Resourceful Defense
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Felidar Retreat
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
25%synergy
All Will Be One
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Storm the Vault
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
19%synergy
True Conviction
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Inexorable Tide
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Artificer Class
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Tempered Steel
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Mechanized Production
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Gleam of Authority
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Warrior's Resolve
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Chandra, Spark Hunter
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
36%synergy
Ancient Den
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
35%synergy
Great Furnace
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
34%synergy
Karn's Bastion
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
30%synergy
Academy Ruins
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
-9%synergy
Inventors' Fair
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Buried Ruin
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
High Market
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Mech Hangar
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Restless Bivouac
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Archway of Innovation
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion53 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion51 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Signet
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Signet
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Signet
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Solar Array
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Opal
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
The Aetherspark
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Glistening Sphere
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%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
85%inclusion52 decks61 decks
44%synergy
Raugrin Triome
84%inclusion51 decks61 decks
47%synergy
Steam Vents
80%inclusion49 decks61 decks
40%synergy
Sacred Foundry
79%inclusion48 decks61 decks
38%synergy
Training Center
69%inclusion42 decks61 decks
38%synergy
Sea of Clouds
67%inclusion41 decks61 decks
37%synergy
Spectator Seating
61%inclusion37 decks61 decks
31%synergy
Scalding Tarn
54%inclusion33 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Flooded Strand
54%inclusion33 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Arid Mesa
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
-14%synergy
Mystic Monastery
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
-11%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Deserted Beach
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Sundown Pass
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Battlefield Forge
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
-18%synergy
Shivan Reef
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
-10%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Glacial Fortress
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
-25%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Razortide Bridge
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Tundra
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Spire of Industry
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Sulfur Falls
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
-25%synergy
Volcanic Island
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Plateau
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Fabled Passage
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Power Depot
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Reflecting Pool
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Prairie Stream
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-22%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-13%synergy
Perilous Landscape
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Legion Leadership
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Elegant Parlor
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Thundering Falls
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Rugged Prairie
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-13%synergy
Meticulous Archive
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
1%synergy