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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Pensive Professor
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Joined Researchers
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Turbulent Springs
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Erode
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Abzan Falconer
59%inclusion39 decks66 decks
57%synergy
Steel Overseer
67%inclusion44 decks66 decks
57%synergy
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
56%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
56%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
53%inclusion35 decks66 decks
52%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
64%inclusion42 decks66 decks
51%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
51%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
53%inclusion35 decks66 decks
50%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
53%inclusion35 decks66 decks
50%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Etherium Sculptor
56%inclusion37 decks66 decks
43%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
56%inclusion37 decks66 decks
-12%synergy
Dispatch
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
40%synergy
Foundry Inspector
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
47%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
39%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
44%synergy
Wake the Past
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
32%synergy
Path to Exile
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Generous Gift
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
33%synergy
Creatures
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
35%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
37%synergy
Thrummingbird
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
28%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Bronze Guardian
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Esper Sentinel
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Surge Conductor
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
29%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
27%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
28%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
27%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
27%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
26%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Danny Pink
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Arcbound Reclaimer
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Arcbound Crusher
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
24%synergy
SP//dr, Piloted by Peni
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Thundering Raiju
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Axgard Artisan
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Lion Sash
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Arcbound Stinger
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Thought Monitor
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Research Thief
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Mm'menon, Uthros Exile
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Mindless Automaton
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Arcbound Slith
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Arcbound Worker
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Grateful Apparition
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Walking Ballista
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Experimental Augury
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Ripples of Potential
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Serum Snare
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Dovin's Veto
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-10%synergy
Slip Out the Back
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Disenchant
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Scour for Scrap
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Reject Imperfection
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Wear // Tear
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Volt Charge
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Abrade
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Legion Leadership
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Desynchronization
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Reality Shift
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Charm
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Tezzeret's Gambit
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Thoughtcast
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
35%synergy
Organic Extinction
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
28%synergy
Damning Verdict
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
29%synergy
One with the Machine
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Fabricate
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Wave Goodbye
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Voyage Home
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Requisition Raid
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Contentious Plan
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Dance of the Manse
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Collective Effort
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Vandalblast
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Reckless Handling
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Practiced Offense
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lux Artillery
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
35%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
9%synergy
The Ozolith
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
26%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Unwinding Clock
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Salvation Engine
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Bident of Thassa
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Mechtitan Core
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Sculpting Steel
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Forge
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-13%synergy
Insight Engine
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Weatherlight
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Forge
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Parhelion II
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Doubling Cube
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Throne of Geth
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Animation Module
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Imposter Mech
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Warmaker Gunship
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
The Ooze
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
The Regalia
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Reaver Titan
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
The Indomitable
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Cloud Key
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Moxite Refinery
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Together Forever
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
28%synergy
Resourceful Defense
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Felidar Retreat
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
12%synergy
True Conviction
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Inexorable Tide
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Tempered Steel
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Citadel Siege
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
9%synergy
All Will Be One
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-18%synergy
Artificer Class
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Pia's Revolution
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Warrior's Resolve
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Weapons Manufacturing
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Chandra, Spark Hunter
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
32%synergy
Seat of the Synod
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
28%synergy
Ancient Den
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Great Furnace
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Buried Ruin
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
-10%synergy
Academy Ruins
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Archway of Innovation
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Mech Hangar
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Inventors' Fair
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
High Market
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Rocky Roads
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion61 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion56 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Signet
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Boros Signet
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Progress
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Signet
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Solar Array
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Raugrin Crystal
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
The Aetherspark
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion66 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion66 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion65 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion64 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Monastery
68%inclusion45 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Prairie Stream
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Battlefield Forge
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Shivan Reef
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
-14%synergy
Glacial Fortress
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
-18%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Sulfur Falls
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
-20%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Sea of Clouds
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Steam Vents
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
-11%synergy
Sacred Foundry
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
-10%synergy
Spire of Industry
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Sundown Pass
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Raugrin Triome
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
-8%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
-13%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Razortide Bridge
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Azorius Chancery
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Spectator Seating
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Deserted Beach
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Power Depot
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Boros Garrison
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Training Center
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
-11%synergy
Perilous Landscape
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Tranquil Cove
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Triumph
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
-9%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Port Town
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-14%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-11%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-15%synergy
Rugged Prairie
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-13%synergy