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
62%inclusion36 decks58 decks
60%synergy
Steel Overseer
67%inclusion39 decks58 decks
58%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
59%inclusion34 decks58 decks
57%synergy
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
57%inclusion33 decks58 decks
56%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
57%inclusion33 decks58 decks
54%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
53%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
64%inclusion37 decks58 decks
52%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
53%inclusion31 decks58 decks
51%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
52%inclusion30 decks58 decks
51%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
52%inclusion30 decks58 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
60%inclusion35 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
Dispatch
53%inclusion31 decks58 decks
40%synergy
Foundry Inspector
53%inclusion31 decks58 decks
46%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
53%inclusion31 decks58 decks
41%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
52%inclusion30 decks58 decks
46%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
41%synergy
Wake the Past
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
35%synergy
Generous Gift
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
42%synergy
Creatures
Patrolling Peacemaker
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
41%synergy
Thrummingbird
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
33%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Bronze Guardian
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
31%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
30%synergy
Esper Sentinel
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
31%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
29%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Danny Pink
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Arcbound Crusher
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Thundering Raiju
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Axgard Artisan
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Arcbound Slith
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Arcbound Reclaimer
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Lion Sash
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Thought Monitor
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Arcbound Stinger
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Surge Conductor
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Arcbound Worker
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
13%synergy
SP//dr, Piloted by Peni
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Research Thief
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Hangarback Walker
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Mindless Automaton
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Grateful Apparition
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
32%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Experimental Augury
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Serum Snare
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Ripples of Potential
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
Scour for Scrap
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
Wear // Tear
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Disenchant
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Desynchronization
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-13%synergy
Reject Imperfection
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Volt Charge
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Amazing Acrobatics
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Legion Leadership
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Spectacular Tactics
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-15%synergy
Armed and Armored
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Cancel
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Slip Out the Back
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Counterflux
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Steady Progress
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Take Up the Shield
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Lithobraking
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Divert Disaster
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Tezzeret's Gambit
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
31%synergy
Thoughtcast
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
34%synergy
Organic Extinction
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Damning Verdict
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
29%synergy
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
5%synergy
One with the Machine
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Voyage Home
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Wave Goodbye
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Fabricate
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Dance of the Manse
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Requisition Raid
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Mega Flare
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Contentious Plan
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Reckless Handling
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Delete
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Time Wipe
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Collective Effort
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Rush of Knowledge
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Invoke Justice
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Scrap Mastery
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Flames
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Recommission
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lux Artillery
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
29%synergy
The Ozolith
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
28%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Unwinding Clock
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Salvation Engine
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Bident of Thassa
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Mechtitan Core
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Warmaker Gunship
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
10%synergy
The Indomitable
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Forge
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-13%synergy
Imposter Mech
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Parhelion II
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Animation Module
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Sculpting Steel
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Weatherlight
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Forge
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Throne of Geth
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
The Regalia
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Reaver Titan
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Cloud Key
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Dowsing Device
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Nautiloid Ship
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Shadowspear
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
The Belligerent
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Clown Car
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Boosted Sloop
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Synthesizer Labship
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Wedgelight Rammer
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Together Forever
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
35%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
32%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Felidar Retreat
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Resourceful Defense
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Tempered Steel
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
12%synergy
True Conviction
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Citadel Siege
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Pia's Revolution
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Inexorable Tide
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
4%synergy
All Will Be One
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Gleam of Authority
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Artificer Class
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-20%synergy
Born to Drive
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Kaladesh
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Chandra, Spark Hunter
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Saheeli, the Gifted
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
31%synergy
Seat of the Synod
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Den
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Great Furnace
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Buried Ruin
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
-10%synergy
Academy Ruins
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Mech Hangar
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Archway of Innovation
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Inventors' Fair
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
High Market
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Rocky Roads
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Country Roads
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Restless Bivouac
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Restless Spire
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Treasure Vault
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
Reef Roads
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion54 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion49 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Signet
57%inclusion33 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Boros Signet
53%inclusion31 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Signet
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Solar Array
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Commander's Sphere
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
1%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Colossal Plow
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
The Aetherspark
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Boommobile
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion58 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Island
100%inclusion58 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion58 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion55 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Monastery
64%inclusion37 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
-13%synergy
Prairie Stream
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Battlefield Forge
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
-11%synergy
Shivan Reef
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Sea of Clouds
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Glacial Fortress
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
-19%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Raugrin Triome
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Steam Vents
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
-11%synergy
Sulfur Falls
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
-22%synergy
Sacred Foundry
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
-13%synergy
Sundown Pass
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Spectator Seating
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
-13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Spire of Industry
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Razortide Bridge
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Azorius Chancery
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Power Depot
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Triumph
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Boros Garrison
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Training Center
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
-9%synergy
Deserted Beach
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Perilous Landscape
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Port Town
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Tranquil Cove
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-14%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-14%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-17%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Seachrome Coast
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
1%synergy