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
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Turbulent Springs
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Erode
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
The Ozolith
68%inclusion41 decks60 decks
65%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
55%inclusion33 decks60 decks
52%synergy
Damning Verdict
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
47%synergy
Esper Sentinel
67%inclusion40 decks60 decks
47%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
46%synergy
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
45%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
44%synergy
Danny Pink
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
43%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Path to Exile
62%inclusion37 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
57%inclusion34 decks60 decks
-11%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
40%synergy
Dispatch
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
36%synergy
Wake the Past
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
40%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
37%synergy
Steel Overseer
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
40%synergy
Foundry Inspector
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
38%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Abzan Falconer
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Farewell
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Alibou, Ancient Witness
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
33%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
34%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
25%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
37%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
36%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
35%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
34%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Surge Conductor
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
31%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Lion Sash
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
28%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Bronze Guardian
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Thrummingbird
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Thought Monitor
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Axgard Artisan
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Donatello, Mutant Mechanic
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Research Thief
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Thundering Raiju
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Walking Ballista
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Chocobo Knights
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Filigree Vector
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Lita, Mechanical Engineer
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
12%synergy
SP//dr, Piloted by Peni
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
The Reality Chip
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Counterspell
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Akroma's Will
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Dovin's Veto
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Ripples of Potential
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Experimental Augury
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Desynchronization
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Slip Out the Back
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Wear // Tear
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Legion Leadership
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Get Lost
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Abrade
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Whir of Invention
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Fact or Fiction
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Stubborn Denial
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Steady Progress
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Take Up the Shield
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Serum Snare
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Tezzeret's Gambit
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Organic Extinction
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Fabricate
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Requisition Raid
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Thoughtcast
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Wave Goodbye
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
19%synergy
One with the Machine
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Contentious Plan
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Voyage Home
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Collective Effort
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Windfall
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Seize the Day
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Scrap Mastery
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Single Combat
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Dance of the Manse
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Lux Artillery
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
27%synergy
Unwinding Clock
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
17%synergy
The Indomitable
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Bident of Thassa
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Salvation Engine
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Embercleave
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Forge
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Shadowspear
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Sculpting Steel
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Helm of the Host
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Forge
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Mechtitan Core
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
10%synergy
The Ooze
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Cloud Key
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Throne of Geth
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Imposter Mech
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Repurposing Bay
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Costume Closet
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
3%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Deluxe Dragster
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
2%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
The Endstone
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
The Seriema
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Insight Engine
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Reaver Titan
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Skullclamp
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Weatherlight
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Collector's Cage
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Cybership
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Doubling Cube
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Sword of the Animist
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
35%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
34%synergy
Resourceful Defense
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Felidar Retreat
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Together Forever
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Storm the Vault
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
21%synergy
All Will Be One
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
16%synergy
True Conviction
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Inexorable Tide
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Tempered Steel
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Mechanized Production
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Artificer Class
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-19%synergy
Gleam of Authority
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
40%synergy
Great Furnace
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
41%synergy
Ancient Den
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
39%synergy
Karn's Bastion
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
28%synergy
Academy Ruins
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Inventors' Fair
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
-12%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Buried Ruin
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Archway of Innovation
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Mech Hangar
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Restless Bivouac
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
High Market
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion52 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion49 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Signet
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Boros Signet
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Signet
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Solar Array
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
8%synergy
The Aetherspark
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Glistening Sphere
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Colossal Plow
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Raugrin Crystal
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion59 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion59 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion58 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion56 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
85%inclusion51 decks60 decks
43%synergy
Raugrin Triome
80%inclusion48 decks60 decks
44%synergy
Steam Vents
78%inclusion47 decks60 decks
37%synergy
Sacred Foundry
78%inclusion47 decks60 decks
37%synergy
Sea of Clouds
63%inclusion38 decks60 decks
33%synergy
Training Center
62%inclusion37 decks60 decks
31%synergy
Flooded Strand
58%inclusion35 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Arid Mesa
57%inclusion34 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Scalding Tarn
57%inclusion34 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Spectator Seating
57%inclusion34 decks60 decks
28%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
-13%synergy
Mystic Monastery
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
-15%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Deserted Beach
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Sundown Pass
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Razortide Bridge
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
-17%synergy
Battlefield Forge
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
-10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
-23%synergy
Tundra
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Glacial Fortress
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
-27%synergy
Shivan Reef
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
-14%synergy
Spire of Industry
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
-11%synergy
Volcanic Island
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Plateau
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Fabled Passage
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Prairie Stream
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
-19%synergy
Power Depot
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Perilous Landscape
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
-14%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Chancery
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Rugged Prairie
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-12%synergy
Elegant Parlor
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Thundering Falls
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-16%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
2%synergy