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
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Practiced Offense
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Lorehold Charm
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Joined Researchers
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Turbulent Springs
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
60%inclusion42 decks70 decks
59%synergy
Abzan Falconer
59%inclusion41 decks70 decks
57%synergy
Steel Overseer
66%inclusion46 decks70 decks
56%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
54%inclusion38 decks70 decks
53%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
64%inclusion45 decks70 decks
51%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
50%inclusion35 decks70 decks
49%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
51%inclusion36 decks70 decks
49%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
49%inclusion34 decks70 decks
48%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
50%inclusion35 decks70 decks
47%synergy
Foundry Inspector
53%inclusion37 decks70 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
57%inclusion40 decks70 decks
-11%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
54%inclusion38 decks70 decks
41%synergy
Dispatch
53%inclusion37 decks70 decks
39%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
50%inclusion35 decks70 decks
44%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Wake the Past
44%inclusion31 decks70 decks
34%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
44%inclusion31 decks70 decks
43%synergy
Path to Exile
44%inclusion31 decks70 decks
-4%synergy
Generous Gift
44%inclusion31 decks70 decks
24%synergy
Boros Charm
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Creatures
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
33%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
36%synergy
Thrummingbird
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
26%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
26%synergy
Esper Sentinel
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Bronze Guardian
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
29%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
25%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
30%synergy
Surge Conductor
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
28%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
28%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
28%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
25%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
25%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
25%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
24%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
22%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
24%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
23%synergy
SP//dr, Piloted by Peni
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Thundering Raiju
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Danny Pink
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Arcbound Reclaimer
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
22%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
22%synergy
Arcbound Crusher
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Axgard Artisan
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Thought Monitor
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Lion Sash
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Arcbound Stinger
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Mm'menon, Uthros Exile
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Research Thief
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Donatello, Mutant Mechanic
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Walking Ballista
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Arcbound Slith
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Grateful Apparition
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Mindless Automaton
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Unbreakable Formation
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
34%synergy
Counterspell
39%inclusion27 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Experimental Augury
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Ripples of Potential
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Dovin's Veto
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
-4%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
-6%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Serum Snare
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Slip Out the Back
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-9%synergy
Wear // Tear
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Disenchant
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Scour for Scrap
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Reject Imperfection
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Cancel
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Charm
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Desynchronization
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
40%inclusion28 decks70 decks
36%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
39%inclusion27 decks70 decks
27%synergy
Organic Extinction
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
29%synergy
Damning Verdict
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
29%synergy
One with the Machine
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
29%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Fabricate
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Wave Goodbye
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Voyage Home
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Requisition Raid
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Dance of the Manse
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Contentious Plan
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Faithless Looting
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-4%synergy
Collective Effort
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Rip Apart
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Recommission
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Reckless Handling
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lux Artillery
39%inclusion27 decks70 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
7%synergy
The Ozolith
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
24%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
23%synergy
Unwinding Clock
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Salvation Engine
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Bident of Thassa
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Insight Engine
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Mechtitan Core
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Sculpting Steel
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Forge
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
-13%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Forge
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
9%synergy
The Ooze
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Weatherlight
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Doubling Cube
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Animation Module
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Parhelion II
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Cloud Key
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Throne of Geth
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Imposter Mech
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Warmaker Gunship
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Moxite Refinery
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
The Regalia
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
29%synergy
Together Forever
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
28%synergy
Resourceful Defense
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Felidar Retreat
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
16%synergy
True Conviction
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Tempered Steel
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Inexorable Tide
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
4%synergy
All Will Be One
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Citadel Siege
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Artificer Class
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-18%synergy
Pia's Revolution
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Warrior's Resolve
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Chandra, Spark Hunter
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
32%synergy
Seat of the Synod
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
28%synergy
Ancient Den
39%inclusion27 decks70 decks
26%synergy
Great Furnace
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Buried Ruin
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
-11%synergy
Academy Ruins
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Archway of Innovation
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Inventors' Fair
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Mech Hangar
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
6%synergy
High Market
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion64 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion59 decks70 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Signet
47%inclusion33 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Azorius Signet
47%inclusion33 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
39%inclusion27 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
-6%synergy
Izzet Signet
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Solar Array
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
5%synergy
The Aetherspark
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Raugrin Crystal
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion70 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion70 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion69 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion68 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Monastery
66%inclusion46 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion38 decks70 decks
-7%synergy
Battlefield Forge
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Prairie Stream
44%inclusion31 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Shivan Reef
39%inclusion27 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Glacial Fortress
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
-18%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
-15%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Sulfur Falls
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
-20%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
-5%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Steam Vents
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
-12%synergy
Sacred Foundry
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
-12%synergy
Spire of Industry
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Sea of Clouds
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Sundown Pass
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Razortide Bridge
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
-15%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Raugrin Triome
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
-11%synergy
Azorius Chancery
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
-4%synergy
Deserted Beach
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Power Depot
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Garrison
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Spectator Seating
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Triumph
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Tranquil Cove
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Perilous Landscape
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
-6%synergy
Training Center
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
-13%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
-9%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Port Town
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
-5%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
-15%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
-5%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Rugged Prairie
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
-12%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
-16%synergy