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%inclusion37 decks60 decks
60%synergy
Steel Overseer
67%inclusion40 decks60 decks
58%synergy
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
57%inclusion34 decks60 decks
55%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
57%inclusion34 decks60 decks
55%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
57%inclusion34 decks60 decks
54%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
55%inclusion33 decks60 decks
52%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
63%inclusion38 decks60 decks
51%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
51%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion37 decks60 decks
-7%synergy
Dispatch
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
40%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
48%synergy
Foundry Inspector
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
44%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
39%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Wake the Past
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
35%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
39%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
34%synergy
Creatures
Thrummingbird
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
35%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
40%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
39%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
30%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Esper Sentinel
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
29%synergy
Bronze Guardian
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
28%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Thundering Raiju
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Danny Pink
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
27%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
27%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Axgard Artisan
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Lion Sash
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Arcbound Crusher
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
25%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
25%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Arcbound Slith
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Thought Monitor
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Arcbound Reclaimer
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
12%synergy
SP//dr, Piloted by Peni
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
18%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Arcbound Stinger
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Hangarback Walker
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Surge Conductor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Arcbound Worker
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Mindless Automaton
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Grateful Apparition
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Filigree Vector
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Research Thief
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Mm'menon, Uthros Exile
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Boros Charm
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Counterspell
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Experimental Augury
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Negate
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Serum Snare
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Ripples of Potential
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Dovin's Veto
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-7%synergy
Volt Charge
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Scour for Scrap
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-11%synergy
Swan Song
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-8%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Wear // Tear
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Disenchant
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Legion Leadership
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Desynchronization
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Reject Imperfection
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Amazing Acrobatics
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Fling
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-15%synergy
Armed and Armored
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Cancel
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Slip Out the Back
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Counterflux
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Steady Progress
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Take Up the Shield
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Spectacular Tactics
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Whoosh!
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
33%synergy
Organic Extinction
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Damning Verdict
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
31%synergy
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
6%synergy
One with the Machine
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Wave Goodbye
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Fabricate
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Voyage Home
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Requisition Raid
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Dance of the Manse
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Contentious Plan
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Mega Flare
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Rush of Knowledge
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Reckless Handling
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Delete
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Time Wipe
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Collective Effort
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-7%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-8%synergy
Invoke Justice
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Scrap Mastery
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Deafening Clarion
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Radiant Flames
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Recommission
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lux Artillery
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
32%synergy
The Ozolith
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
27%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Unwinding Clock
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Salvation Engine
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Bident of Thassa
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Mechtitan Core
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Warmaker Gunship
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
The Indomitable
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Forge
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Imposter Mech
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Parhelion II
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-15%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Moxite Refinery
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Insight Engine
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Sculpting Steel
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Weatherlight
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Forge
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Animation Module
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Throne of Geth
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
The Regalia
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Reaver Titan
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Dowsing Device
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Nautiloid Ship
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Shadowspear
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
1%synergy
The Belligerent
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Doubling Cube
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Clown Car
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Together Forever
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
38%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
31%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Resourceful Defense
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Felidar Retreat
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Tempered Steel
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
12%synergy
True Conviction
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Inexorable Tide
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Citadel Siege
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Pia's Revolution
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
10%synergy
All Will Be One
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Gleam of Authority
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Artificer Class
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-7%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-20%synergy
Born to Drive
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-7%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Kaladesh
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Chandra, Spark Hunter
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Saheeli, the Gifted
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
31%synergy
Seat of the Synod
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
28%synergy
Ancient Den
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Great Furnace
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Buried Ruin
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
-11%synergy
Academy Ruins
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Mech Hangar
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Archway of Innovation
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Inventors' Fair
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
High Market
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Rocky Roads
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Country Roads
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Restless Bivouac
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Restless Spire
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion56 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion51 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Signet
60%inclusion36 decks60 decks
27%synergy
Boros Signet
57%inclusion34 decks60 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Signet
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Solar Array
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
6%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
The Aetherspark
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Hedron Archive
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Colossal Plow
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion60 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Island
100%inclusion60 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion60 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion57 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Monastery
65%inclusion39 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
-10%synergy
Prairie Stream
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Battlefield Forge
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
-8%synergy
Sea of Clouds
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Glacial Fortress
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
-17%synergy
Shivan Reef
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
-20%synergy
Raugrin Triome
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Spectator Seating
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Steam Vents
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
-12%synergy
Spire of Industry
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Sundown Pass
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Sacred Foundry
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
-14%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
-14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Razortide Bridge
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Training Center
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
-7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Triumph
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Deserted Beach
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Garrison
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Power Depot
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Perilous Landscape
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Port Town
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Tranquil Cove
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
-14%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
-14%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-17%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-13%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-5%synergy