Optimus Prime, Hero (Commander) - Expensive 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
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Turbulent Springs
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Erode
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Herald of Secret Streams
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
97%synergy
The Ozolith
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
97%synergy
Damning Verdict
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
83%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
72%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
71%synergy
Esper Sentinel
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Great Furnace
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
59%synergy
Ancient Den
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
59%synergy
Seat of the Synod
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Path to Exile
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Lion Sash
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Blasphemous Act
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Resourceful Defense
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Abzan Falconer
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Bronze Guardian
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Steel Overseer
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Axgard Artisan
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Thrummingbird
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Patrolling Peacemaker
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
44%synergy
Reluctant Role Model
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Donatello, Mutant Mechanic
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
50%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Danny Pink
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Thundering Raiju
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Filigree Vector
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Elite Scaleguard
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Norn's Choirmaster
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Arcbound Reclaimer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Hangarback Walker
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Cryptothrall
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Mindless Automaton
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
SP//dr, Piloted by Peni
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Lyla, Holographic Assistant
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Gwen Stacy
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Raphael, the Muscle
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Leonardo, Cutting Edge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Big Mother Mouser
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Chocobo Knights
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Depthshaker Titan
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Surge Conductor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Generous Pup
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Instants
Unbreakable Formation
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Dispatch
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Swan Song
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Desynchronization
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Akroma's Will
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Redirect Lightning
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Loran's Escape
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Dovin's Veto
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Boros Charm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Machine Over Matter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ripples of Potential
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Get Lost
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Aetherize
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Rain of Revelation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Slip Out the Back
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Raze the Effigy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Wear // Tear
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Unity of Purpose
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Calamity's Wake
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Scale Blessing
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Planar Incision
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Legion Leadership
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Swat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Shore Up
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Steady Progress
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Excise the Imperfect
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Take Up the Shield
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Impulse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Beaming Defiance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Abrade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Serum Snare
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sorceries
Wake the Past
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Fabricate
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Voyage Home
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Waves of Aggression
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Scrap Mastery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Counsel of the Soratami
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
One with the Machine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Organic Extinction
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Biorganic Carapace
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Lux Artillery
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Salvation Engine
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Unwinding Clock
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
4%synergy
The Ooze
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Blitzball Stadium
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Moxite Refinery
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Insight Engine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Hammer of Purphoros
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Contagion Engine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Embercleave
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Throne of Geth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Collector's Cage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Forge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Animation Module
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Inexorable Tide
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Together Forever
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
All Will Be One
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
True Conviction
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Warrior's Resolve
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Reconnaissance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Wizard Class
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mechanized Production
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Ion Storm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Gleam of Authority
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Artificer Class
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Tempered Steel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Combat Research
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth Resplendent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Saheeli, Filigree Master
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
58%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
High Market
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Inventors' Fair
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Academy Ruins
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Archway of Innovation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Signet
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Boros Signet
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Azorius Signet
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Solar Array
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Midnight Clock
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
The Aetherspark
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Staff of Compleation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Glistening Sphere
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sky Diamond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Marble Diamond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-17%synergy
Coveted Jewel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Thran Dynamo
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Raugrin Crystal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Fractured Powerstone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
59%synergy
Island
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
58%synergy
Sacred Foundry
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
45%synergy
Sea of Clouds
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Mountain
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Raugrin Triome
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Spectator Seating
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Training Center
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Mystic Monastery
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Deserted Beach
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Sundown Pass
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Arid Mesa
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Scalding Tarn
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Tundra
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Battlefield Forge
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Glacial Fortress
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-26%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Fabled Passage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Shivan Reef
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-13%synergy
Spire of Industry
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Sulfur Falls
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-25%synergy
Razortide Bridge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Rugged Prairie
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Boros Garrison
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Volcanic Island
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Plateau
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Azorius Chancery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Grand Coliseum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Lorehold Campus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Prairie Stream
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-25%synergy
Molten Tributary
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Power Depot
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Alpine Meadow
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-13%synergy