Optimus Prime, Hero (Commander) - Core +1/+1 Counters

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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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Abzan Falconer
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
59%synergy
Steel Overseer
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
56%synergy
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
56%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
56%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
55%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
54%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
51%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
50%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
50%synergy
Foundry Inspector
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
40%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
47%synergy
Dispatch
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
37%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
42%synergy
Wake the Past
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
36%synergy
Generous Gift
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
41%synergy
Creatures
Thrummingbird
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
37%synergy
Bronze Guardian
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
31%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Esper Sentinel
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Thundering Raiju
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Danny Pink
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Axgard Artisan
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Arcbound Crusher
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Thought Monitor
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
12%synergy
SP//dr, Piloted by Peni
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Arcbound Slith
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Lion Sash
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Arcbound Reclaimer
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Arcbound Stinger
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Arcbound Worker
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Grateful Apparition
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Surge Conductor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Research Thief
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Mindless Automaton
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Negate
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Experimental Augury
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Serum Snare
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Ripples of Potential
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Scour for Scrap
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-12%synergy
Swan Song
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Disenchant
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Wear // Tear
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Desynchronization
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Reject Imperfection
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Reality Shift
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Armed and Armored
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Brainstorm
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-15%synergy
Stern Lesson
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Steady Progress
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Aetherize
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Cancel
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Slip Out the Back
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Counterflux
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Volt Charge
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Take Up the Shield
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Amazing Acrobatics
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
35%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Organic Extinction
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Damning Verdict
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
6%synergy
One with the Machine
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Fabricate
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Voyage Home
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Wave Goodbye
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Dance of the Manse
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Requisition Raid
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Contentious Plan
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Reckless Handling
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Mega Flare
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Delete
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Vandalblast
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Preordain
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Scrap Mastery
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Rush of Knowledge
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Time Wipe
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Recommission
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Collective Effort
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Traverse Eternity
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lux Artillery
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
27%synergy
The Ozolith
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Unwinding Clock
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Bident of Thassa
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Salvation Engine
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Mechtitan Core
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Warmaker Gunship
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
The Indomitable
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-13%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Imposter Mech
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Forge
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Parhelion II
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Forge
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Sculpting Steel
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Weatherlight
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Animation Module
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Insight Engine
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Cloud Key
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Shadowspear
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
The Regalia
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Dowsing Device
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Reaver Titan
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Throne of Geth
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
The Belligerent
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Nautiloid Ship
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Clown Car
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Doubling Cube
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Together Forever
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
35%synergy
Resourceful Defense
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Felidar Retreat
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Tempered Steel
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
True Conviction
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Citadel Siege
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Pia's Revolution
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Inexorable Tide
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
All Will Be One
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Warrior's Resolve
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-18%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Gleam of Authority
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Artificer Class
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Storm the Vault
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Efficient Construction
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Born to Drive
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-7%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Kaladesh
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Chandra, Spark Hunter
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Saheeli, the Gifted
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Seat of the Synod
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Den
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Great Furnace
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Buried Ruin
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Academy Ruins
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Mech Hangar
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Inventors' Fair
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Archway of Innovation
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
7%synergy
High Market
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Agna Qel'a
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Rocky Roads
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Country Roads
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Vault
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Restless Bivouac
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion54 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion49 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Azorius Signet
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Boros Signet
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Signet
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Solar Array
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Colossal Plow
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion59 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Island
100%inclusion59 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion59 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion56 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Monastery
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Prairie Stream
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Battlefield Forge
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
-12%synergy
Shivan Reef
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Sea of Clouds
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Glacial Fortress
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
-20%synergy
Raugrin Triome
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Sulfur Falls
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
-23%synergy
Steam Vents
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
-13%synergy
Sacred Foundry
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
-13%synergy
Sundown Pass
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Spectator Seating
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Spire of Industry
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
-16%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Azorius Chancery
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Razortide Bridge
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Garrison
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Training Center
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Deserted Beach
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Power Depot
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Triumph
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Perilous Landscape
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Tranquil Cove
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Port Town
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-14%synergy
Glittering Massif
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-13%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-17%synergy