Optimus Prime, Hero (Commander) - Optimized +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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Donatello, Gadget Master
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Krang, Master Mind
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
The Ozolith
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
59%synergy
Fabricate
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
59%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
49%synergy
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Abzan Falconer
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Foundry Inspector
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Inventors' Fair
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Esper Sentinel
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Counterspell
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
41%synergy
Dispatch
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Steel Overseer
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Unwinding Clock
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Damning Verdict
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Mana Drain
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
66%synergy
Smothering Tithe
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
48%synergy
Rhystic Study
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
48%synergy
Teferi's Protection
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
48%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Jeska's Will
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Mana Vault
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
The One Ring
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Creatures
Patrolling Peacemaker
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Lion Sash
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
34%synergy
The Reality Chip
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
23%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Surge Conductor
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
15%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Walking Ballista
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Bronze Guardian
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Danny Pink
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Thrummingbird
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Lizard Blades
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Lita, Mechanical Engineer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Thought Monitor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Metalworker
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Grand Abolisher
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Hangarback Walker
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Arcbound Crusher
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Patchwork Automaton
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Charm
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Swat
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Force of Will
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Scour for Scrap
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Experimental Augury
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Force of Negation
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Mystical Tutor
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Brain Freeze
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Wear // Tear
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Absorb
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Whir of Invention
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Access Denied
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Denial
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Ripples of Potential
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Cancel
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Flusterstorm
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Mana Tithe
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Reroute Systems
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Wake the Past
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Supreme Verdict
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Vandalblast
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Farewell
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Thoughtcast
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Organic Extinction
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Gamble
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Dance of the Manse
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Wave Goodbye
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Open the Armory
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Late to Dinner
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Doomskar
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Invoke Justice
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Reshape
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Scrap Mastery
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Transmute Artifact
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Planetary Annihilation
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Scout for Survivors
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Mystic Forge
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Darksteel Forge
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Isochron Scepter
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Robe of Stars
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Animation Module
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Bident of Thassa
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Moxite Refinery
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Insight Engine
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Voltaic Key
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Cloud Key
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Manifold Key
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Helm of Kaldra
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Embercleave
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Leyline Axe
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Mirror Shield
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Throne of Geth
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Salvation Engine
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Doubling Cube
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Lux Artillery
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Altar of Dementia
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Staff of Domination
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sword of the Animist
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-6%synergy
The Seriema
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Felidar Retreat
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Inexorable Tide
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Underworld Breach
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
All Will Be One
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Storm the Vault
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Fighter Class
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
True Conviction
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Together Forever
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Forge Anew
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Efficient Construction
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Artificer Class
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Resourceful Defense
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Pain for All
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
21%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Den
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Seat of the Synod
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Great Furnace
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Urza's Saga
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Academy Ruins
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Karn's Bastion
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Buried Ruin
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Fomori Vault
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Monumental Henge
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Archway of Innovation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Progress
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-21%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-19%synergy
Izzet Signet
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Boros Signet
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Azorius Signet
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Basalt Monolith
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Mox Diamond
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-29%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Solar Array
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Island
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Sacred Foundry
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Steam Vents
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Flooded Strand
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Arid Mesa
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Raugrin Triome
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Scalding Tarn
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Spectator Seating
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Training Center
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Sea of Clouds
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Glacial Fortress
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-16%synergy
Sulfur Falls
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-15%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Razortide Bridge
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Monastery
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-26%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Tundra
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-33%synergy
Sundown Pass
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Deserted Beach
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Prairie Stream
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-16%synergy
Spire of Industry
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Battlefield Forge
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-19%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Mana Confluence
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Rugged Prairie
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Glimmervoid
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Volcanic Island
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Plateau
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Reef
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-27%synergy
Azorius Chancery
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Boros Garrison
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Elegant Parlor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Power Depot
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy