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

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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Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Big Mother Mouser
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Practiced Offense
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Agent Bishop, Man in Black
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Donatello, Mutant Mechanic
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Steel Overseer
68%inclusion44 decks65 decks
58%synergy
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
58%inclusion38 decks65 decks
57%synergy
Abzan Falconer
57%inclusion37 decks65 decks
55%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
55%inclusion36 decks65 decks
54%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
54%inclusion35 decks65 decks
53%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
52%inclusion34 decks65 decks
51%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
54%inclusion35 decks65 decks
51%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
63%inclusion41 decks65 decks
50%synergy
Foundry Inspector
55%inclusion36 decks65 decks
48%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
54%inclusion35 decks65 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Dispatch
57%inclusion37 decks65 decks
43%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
57%inclusion37 decks65 decks
-11%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
55%inclusion36 decks65 decks
42%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
51%inclusion20 decks39 decks
43%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
51%inclusion33 decks65 decks
48%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
46%inclusion30 decks65 decks
45%synergy
Path to Exile
45%inclusion29 decks65 decks
-4%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
28%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
35%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
32%synergy
Creatures
Thrummingbird
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
32%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
34%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
38%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Bronze Guardian
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
33%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Surge Conductor
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
31%synergy
Esper Sentinel
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
22%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
29%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
27%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
27%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
26%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
25%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
17%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Danny Pink
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Thundering Raiju
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Lion Sash
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Axgard Artisan
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Arcbound Reclaimer
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Arcbound Crusher
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
20%synergy
SP//dr, Piloted by Peni
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Thought Monitor
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Arcbound Stinger
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Research Thief
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Arcbound Slith
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Arcbound Worker
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Grateful Apparition
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Mindless Automaton
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Mm'menon, Uthros Exile
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
22%synergy
Boros Charm
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Counterspell
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Negate
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Experimental Augury
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Ripples of Potential
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Will
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-10%synergy
Swan Song
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Serum Snare
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Dovin's Veto
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-9%synergy
Slip Out the Back
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Scour for Scrap
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Reject Imperfection
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Wear // Tear
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Disenchant
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Volt Charge
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Legion Leadership
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
0%synergy
Desynchronization
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Wake the Past
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
31%synergy
Organic Extinction
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
32%synergy
Thoughtcast
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
35%synergy
Damning Verdict
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
30%synergy
One with the Machine
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
28%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Fabricate
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Wave Goodbye
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Voyage Home
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Requisition Raid
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Contentious Plan
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Dance of the Manse
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Collective Effort
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Vandalblast
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lux Artillery
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
34%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
8%synergy
The Ozolith
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
25%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Unwinding Clock
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Salvation Engine
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Bident of Thassa
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Mechtitan Core
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Sculpting Steel
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-13%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Forge
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
9%synergy
The Regalia
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Parhelion II
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Cloud Key
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Weatherlight
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Forge
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Animation Module
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Imposter Mech
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Warmaker Gunship
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Insight Engine
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-5%synergy
The Ooze
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
The Indomitable
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Reaver Titan
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Throne of Geth
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Doubling Cube
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Moxite Refinery
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-3%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
32%synergy
Together Forever
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
30%synergy
Resourceful Defense
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
22%synergy
Felidar Retreat
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
22%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
22%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
12%synergy
True Conviction
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Inexorable Tide
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
7%synergy
All Will Be One
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Tempered Steel
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Citadel Siege
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Artificer Class
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Pia's Revolution
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Warrior's Resolve
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Weapons Manufacturing
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Chandra, Spark Hunter
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
48%inclusion31 decks65 decks
34%synergy
Seat of the Synod
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Den
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Great Furnace
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Buried Ruin
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
-12%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Academy Ruins
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Archway of Innovation
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Mech Hangar
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Inventors' Fair
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
High Market
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Rocky Roads
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion59 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion54 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Azorius Signet
49%inclusion32 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Boros Signet
46%inclusion30 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Progress
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Signet
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Solar Array
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Raugrin Crystal
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
5%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion65 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion65 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion64 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion62 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Monastery
68%inclusion44 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion36 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Prairie Stream
48%inclusion31 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Battlefield Forge
48%inclusion31 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Shivan Reef
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
-13%synergy
Glacial Fortress
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
-18%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Sulfur Falls
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
-19%synergy
Evolving Wilds
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Sea of Clouds
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Steam Vents
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
-11%synergy
Sacred Foundry
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
-11%synergy
Spire of Industry
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Sundown Pass
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Razortide Bridge
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Raugrin Triome
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
-9%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
-14%synergy
Azorius Chancery
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Spectator Seating
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Power Depot
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
22%synergy
Boros Garrison
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Deserted Beach
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
-4%synergy
Perilous Landscape
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Tranquil Cove
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Triumph
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
-7%synergy
Training Center
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
-10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Port Town
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
-7%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
-14%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
-11%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
-15%synergy
Rugged Prairie
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-12%synergy