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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Chrome Dome
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Ravenous Robots
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Loch Mare
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Soul Immolation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
The Ozolith
65%inclusion39 decks60 decks
62%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
51%synergy
Danny Pink
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
48%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
48%synergy
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
45%synergy
Steel Overseer
55%inclusion33 decks60 decks
45%synergy
Damning Verdict
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
44%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
42%synergy
Wake the Past
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
42%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Path to Exile
63%inclusion38 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Esper Sentinel
60%inclusion36 decks60 decks
40%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Dispatch
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
39%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
-15%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
38%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
37%synergy
Foundry Inspector
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
39%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
41%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Abzan Falconer
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
40%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
36%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
36%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
37%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
34%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Surge Conductor
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
32%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
32%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
31%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
31%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Bronze Guardian
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
28%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Lion Sash
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
27%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Thrummingbird
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Thought Monitor
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Walking Ballista
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Axgard Artisan
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Research Thief
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Thundering Raiju
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Chocobo Knights
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Filigree Vector
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Rikku, Resourceful Guardian
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Hangarback Walker
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Lita, Mechanical Engineer
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Scrap Trawler
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Dovin's Veto
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Ripples of Potential
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Legion Leadership
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
-7%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Wear // Tear
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Experimental Augury
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Desynchronization
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Aetherize
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Slip Out the Back
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Access Denied
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Palm
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Take Up the Shield
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Steady Progress
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-15%synergy
Stubborn Denial
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Fact or Fiction
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Reality Shift
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Serum Snare
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Whir of Invention
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Get Lost
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Scale Blessing
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Tezzeret's Gambit
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
25%synergy
Organic Extinction
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
7%synergy
One with the Machine
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Fabricate
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Thoughtcast
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Wave Goodbye
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Requisition Raid
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Voyage Home
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Scrap Mastery
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Collective Effort
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Contentious Plan
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Wrath of God
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Dance of the Manse
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Supreme Verdict
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lux Artillery
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
28%synergy
Unwinding Clock
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Bident of Thassa
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Salvation Engine
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
The Indomitable
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Costume Closet
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Throne of Geth
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Forge
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Imposter Mech
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Mechtitan Core
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Cloud Key
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Insight Engine
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Forge
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Embercleave
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Shadowspear
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Sculpting Steel
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Helm of the Host
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
3%synergy
The Seriema
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Skullclamp
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Deluxe Dragster
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Buster Sword
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Collector's Cage
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Automated Assembly Line
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Champion's Helm
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
0%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Weatherlight
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Doubling Cube
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Cybership
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Uncivil Unrest
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
39%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
34%synergy
Together Forever
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
31%synergy
Resourceful Defense
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
25%synergy
Felidar Retreat
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
26%synergy
All Will Be One
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Storm the Vault
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
21%synergy
True Conviction
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Artificer Class
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Inexorable Tide
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Tempered Steel
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Warrior's Resolve
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mechanized Production
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Gleam of Authority
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-19%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Chandra, Spark Hunter
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
34%synergy
Ancient Den
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
33%synergy
Great Furnace
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
33%synergy
Karn's Bastion
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
31%synergy
Academy Ruins
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
-11%synergy
Inventors' Fair
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Buried Ruin
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
High Market
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Archway of Innovation
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Mech Hangar
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Restless Bivouac
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Treasure Vault
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Nesting Grounds
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion51 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion50 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Signet
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Boros Signet
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Signet
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Solar Array
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Opal
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
The Aetherspark
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Glistening Sphere
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
3%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion59 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion59 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion59 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion55 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
88%inclusion53 decks60 decks
47%synergy
Raugrin Triome
85%inclusion51 decks60 decks
48%synergy
Steam Vents
83%inclusion50 decks60 decks
43%synergy
Sacred Foundry
82%inclusion49 decks60 decks
41%synergy
Training Center
68%inclusion41 decks60 decks
37%synergy
Sea of Clouds
67%inclusion40 decks60 decks
36%synergy
Spectator Seating
58%inclusion35 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Flooded Strand
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Scalding Tarn
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
-13%synergy
Arid Mesa
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Monastery
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
-12%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Deserted Beach
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Sundown Pass
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Battlefield Forge
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Shivan Reef
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
-7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
-19%synergy
Razortide Bridge
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Spire of Industry
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Glacial Fortress
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
-27%synergy
Tundra
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Volcanic Island
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Sulfur Falls
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
-27%synergy
Plateau
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Prairie Stream
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
-18%synergy
Fabled Passage
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Power Depot
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
-13%synergy
Legion Leadership
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Rugged Prairie
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-11%synergy
Thundering Falls
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Elegant Parlor
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-12%synergy
City of Brass
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Perilous Landscape
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-8%synergy