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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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Moxfield
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MTGStocks
Lasting Tarfire
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Soul Immolation
2.3%inclusion1 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Pyrrhic Strike
2.3%inclusion1 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Loch Mare
2.3%inclusion1 decks44 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Abzan Falconer
67%inclusion312 decks468 decks
65%synergy
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
59%inclusion277 decks468 decks
58%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
60%inclusion281 decks468 decks
57%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
53%inclusion246 decks468 decks
52%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
56%inclusion263 decks468 decks
50%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
52%inclusion242 decks468 decks
50%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
49%inclusion230 decks468 decks
48%synergy
Steel Overseer
57%inclusion266 decks468 decks
47%synergy
Together Forever
47%inclusion218 decks468 decks
46%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
44%inclusion206 decks468 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion297 decks468 decks
-5%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
53%inclusion248 decks468 decks
41%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion233 decks468 decks
1%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
48%inclusion223 decks468 decks
37%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
46%inclusion216 decks468 decks
33%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
44%inclusion208 decks468 decks
42%synergy
Thrummingbird
44%inclusion205 decks468 decks
35%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
43%inclusion73 decks168 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion201 decks468 decks
8%synergy
The Ozolith
43%inclusion200 decks468 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
19%inclusion90 decks468 decks
5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
14%inclusion65 decks468 decks
-5%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion63 decks468 decks
-6%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
13%inclusion61 decks468 decks
-4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
12%inclusion57 decks468 decks
-3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion52 decks468 decks
-4%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.5%inclusion40 decks468 decks
-5%synergy
Farewell
8.1%inclusion38 decks468 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Abzan Battle Priest
43%inclusion199 decks468 decks
42%synergy
Foundry Inspector
42%inclusion197 decks468 decks
35%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
40%inclusion189 decks468 decks
40%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
38%inclusion178 decks468 decks
38%synergy
Danny Pink
38%inclusion178 decks468 decks
36%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
37%inclusion175 decks468 decks
33%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
37%inclusion175 decks468 decks
37%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
37%inclusion175 decks468 decks
37%synergy
Esper Sentinel
37%inclusion173 decks468 decks
17%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
36%inclusion169 decks468 decks
19%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
36%inclusion146 decks409 decks
27%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
35%inclusion142 decks406 decks
34%synergy
Thundering Raiju
35%inclusion163 decks468 decks
33%synergy
Surge Conductor
35%inclusion58 decks168 decks
21%synergy
Lion Sash
33%inclusion155 decks468 decks
31%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
32%inclusion58 decks182 decks
21%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
31%inclusion144 decks468 decks
30%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
30%inclusion142 decks468 decks
27%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
30%inclusion142 decks468 decks
30%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
30%inclusion142 decks468 decks
18%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
29%inclusion134 decks468 decks
28%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
28%inclusion129 decks468 decks
22%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
27%inclusion127 decks468 decks
27%synergy
Grateful Apparition
26%inclusion124 decks468 decks
23%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
26%inclusion120 decks468 decks
25%synergy
Bronze Guardian
25%inclusion117 decks468 decks
23%synergy
Axgard Artisan
25%inclusion117 decks468 decks
25%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
22%inclusion103 decks468 decks
21%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
22%inclusion102 decks468 decks
21%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
22%inclusion102 decks468 decks
15%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
22%inclusion35 decks162 decks
20%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
21%inclusion98 decks468 decks
21%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
21%inclusion97 decks468 decks
19%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
20%inclusion95 decks468 decks
20%synergy
Arcbound Crusher
20%inclusion94 decks468 decks
20%synergy
Arcbound Reclaimer
20%inclusion93 decks468 decks
19%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
20%inclusion92 decks468 decks
19%synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
19%inclusion89 decks468 decks
19%synergy
Elite Scaleguard
19%inclusion89 decks468 decks
19%synergy
Hangarback Walker
18%inclusion84 decks468 decks
14%synergy
Walking Ballista
18%inclusion83 decks468 decks
14%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
16%inclusion67 decks409 decks
13%synergy
Reluctant Role Model
16%inclusion59 decks361 decks
16%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
16%inclusion75 decks468 decks
10%synergy
Filigree Vector
15%inclusion71 decks468 decks
13%synergy
Thought Monitor
15%inclusion69 decks468 decks
8%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
15%inclusion68 decks468 decks
6%synergy
Generous Pup
14%inclusion46 decks321 decks
14%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
14%inclusion66 decks468 decks
12%synergy
Mindless Automaton
14%inclusion66 decks468 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
42%inclusion196 decks468 decks
28%synergy
Boros Charm
41%inclusion193 decks468 decks
20%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
37%inclusion174 decks468 decks
30%synergy
Experimental Augury
34%inclusion158 decks468 decks
26%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion143 decks468 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion139 decks468 decks
8%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion91 decks468 decks
3%synergy
Ripples of Potential
16%inclusion73 decks468 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion72 decks468 decks
4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
15%inclusion69 decks468 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion54 decks468 decks
-5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion50 decks468 decks
-9%synergy
Serum Snare
11%inclusion50 decks468 decks
10%synergy
Slip Out the Back
9.4%inclusion44 decks468 decks
8%synergy
Unbounded Potential
8.8%inclusion41 decks468 decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
8.8%inclusion41 decks468 decks
-2%synergy
Wear // Tear
8.8%inclusion41 decks468 decks
2%synergy
Reject Imperfection
8.5%inclusion40 decks468 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.5%inclusion40 decks468 decks
-1%synergy
Disenchant
7.7%inclusion36 decks468 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
7.5%inclusion35 decks468 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.5%inclusion35 decks468 decks
-4%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
7.5%inclusion35 decks468 decks
4%synergy
Scale Blessing
7.3%inclusion34 decks468 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.1%inclusion33 decks468 decks
-7%synergy
Volt Charge
5.8%inclusion27 decks468 decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
5.8%inclusion27 decks468 decks
-11%synergy
Brainstorm
5.6%inclusion26 decks468 decks
-15%synergy
Steady Progress
5.1%inclusion24 decks468 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Damning Verdict
39%inclusion183 decks468 decks
37%synergy
Wake the Past
37%inclusion175 decks468 decks
27%synergy
Organic Extinction
29%inclusion134 decks468 decks
21%synergy
Wave Goodbye
28%inclusion133 decks468 decks
27%synergy
Thoughtcast
25%inclusion116 decks468 decks
21%synergy
Fabricate
24%inclusion112 decks468 decks
16%synergy
Requisition Raid
22%inclusion98 decks436 decks
20%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion95 decks468 decks
-2%synergy
One with the Machine
19%inclusion89 decks468 decks
16%synergy
Contentious Plan
18%inclusion82 decks468 decks
15%synergy
Voyage Home
16%inclusion41 decks261 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion53 decks468 decks
0%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
11%inclusion50 decks468 decks
10%synergy
Collective Effort
10%inclusion46 decks468 decks
9%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
7.1%inclusion33 decks468 decks
6%synergy
Dance of the Manse
6.6%inclusion31 decks468 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
6.2%inclusion29 decks468 decks
-3%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.0%inclusion28 decks468 decks
-7%synergy
Basri's Solidarity
5.6%inclusion26 decks468 decks
5%synergy
Invoke Justice
5.3%inclusion25 decks468 decks
5%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
5.1%inclusion24 decks468 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
43%inclusion73 decks171 decks
34%synergy
Lux Artillery
40%inclusion187 decks468 decks
35%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion160 decks468 decks
9%synergy
Unwinding Clock
24%inclusion113 decks468 decks
18%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
23%inclusion39 decks168 decks
10%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
17%inclusion81 decks468 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion78 decks468 decks
-8%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
16%inclusion75 decks468 decks
13%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
16%inclusion73 decks468 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion70 decks468 decks
4%synergy
Bident of Thassa
15%inclusion70 decks468 decks
5%synergy
Insight Engine
12%inclusion20 decks168 decks
-2%synergy
Mechtitan Core
11%inclusion51 decks468 decks
10%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
10%inclusion49 decks468 decks
7%synergy
Salvation Engine
10%inclusion26 decks259 decks
9%synergy
Cloud Key
10%inclusion45 decks468 decks
3%synergy
Throne of Geth
10%inclusion45 decks468 decks
9%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
10%inclusion16 decks168 decks
0%synergy
Sculpting Steel
8.8%inclusion41 decks468 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Forge
8.3%inclusion39 decks468 decks
3%synergy
Moxite Refinery
8.3%inclusion14 decks168 decks
0%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.6%inclusion31 decks468 decks
5%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
6.3%inclusion27 decks432 decks
4%synergy
Repurposing Bay
6.0%inclusion16 decks266 decks
5%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
6.0%inclusion28 decks468 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Forge
6.0%inclusion28 decks468 decks
5%synergy
The Key to the Vault
5.9%inclusion26 decks440 decks
3%synergy
Animation Module
5.8%inclusion27 decks468 decks
5%synergy
Contagion Clasp
5.6%inclusion26 decks468 decks
5%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
5.6%inclusion26 decks468 decks
5%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
5.5%inclusion22 decks401 decks
0%synergy
Doubling Cube
5.1%inclusion24 decks468 decks
5%synergy
Imposter Mech
5.1%inclusion24 decks468 decks
4%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
5.0%inclusion23 decks458 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Uncivil Unrest
37%inclusion174 decks468 decks
36%synergy
Resourceful Defense
37%inclusion172 decks468 decks
31%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
35%inclusion162 decks468 decks
31%synergy
Felidar Retreat
30%inclusion140 decks468 decks
29%synergy
All Will Be One
24%inclusion112 decks468 decks
19%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
19%inclusion88 decks468 decks
16%synergy
Inexorable Tide
18%inclusion83 decks468 decks
12%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
16%inclusion73 decks468 decks
15%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
13%inclusion63 decks468 decks
12%synergy
Tempered Steel
12%inclusion58 decks468 decks
11%synergy
True Conviction
12%inclusion58 decks468 decks
11%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
11%inclusion25 decks231 decks
-2%synergy
Gleam of Authority
10%inclusion47 decks468 decks
10%synergy
Citadel Siege
8.3%inclusion39 decks468 decks
8%synergy
Storm the Vault
6.4%inclusion30 decks468 decks
4%synergy
Artificer Class
6.2%inclusion29 decks468 decks
5%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
5.6%inclusion26 decks468 decks
2%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.3%inclusion25 decks468 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.1%inclusion24 decks468 decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
12%inclusion58 decks468 decks
11%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
7.1%inclusion13 decks184 decks
1%synergy
Basri Ket
6.8%inclusion32 decks468 decks
7%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
6.2%inclusion29 decks468 decks
4%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
5.3%inclusion25 decks468 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
47%inclusion222 decks468 decks
35%synergy
Seat of the Synod
36%inclusion169 decks468 decks
24%synergy
Great Furnace
34%inclusion160 decks468 decks
22%synergy
Ancient Den
34%inclusion157 decks468 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion115 decks468 decks
-9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion106 decks468 decks
3%synergy
Buried Ruin
20%inclusion95 decks468 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
20%inclusion93 decks468 decks
16%synergy
Academy Ruins
20%inclusion93 decks468 decks
12%synergy
Inventors' Fair
17%inclusion79 decks468 decks
9%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
15%inclusion26 decks171 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion52 decks468 decks
-2%synergy
Archway of Innovation
10%inclusion42 decks406 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion47 decks468 decks
2%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.8%inclusion41 decks468 decks
3%synergy
Mech Hangar
8.1%inclusion38 decks468 decks
8%synergy
High Market
7.3%inclusion34 decks468 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.1%inclusion29 decks409 decks
5%synergy
Restless Bivouac
6.8%inclusion32 decks468 decks
6%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
6.0%inclusion16 decks266 decks
5%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
6.0%inclusion28 decks468 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.8%inclusion27 decks468 decks
1%synergy
Nesting Grounds
5.3%inclusion25 decks468 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.1%inclusion24 decks468 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion437 decks468 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion417 decks468 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Signet
44%inclusion208 decks468 decks
12%synergy
Boros Signet
40%inclusion187 decks468 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
39%inclusion183 decks468 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
38%inclusion178 decks468 decks
-7%synergy
Izzet Signet
38%inclusion177 decks468 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
36%inclusion168 decks468 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion154 decks468 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
25%inclusion118 decks468 decks
12%synergy
Solar Array
23%inclusion39 decks168 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion76 decks468 decks
-8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion69 decks468 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion57 decks468 decks
-1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion49 decks468 decks
1%synergy
The Aetherspark
8.6%inclusion23 decks266 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.3%inclusion34 decks468 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.8%inclusion32 decks468 decks
4%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
6.4%inclusion30 decks468 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
6.2%inclusion29 decks468 decks
1%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.6%inclusion26 decks468 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion462 decks468 decks
4%synergy
Island
98%inclusion460 decks468 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion458 decks468 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion440 decks468 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Monastery
62%inclusion291 decks468 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion258 decks468 decks
-6%synergy
Raugrin Triome
42%inclusion198 decks468 decks
5%synergy
Prairie Stream
41%inclusion193 decks468 decks
1%synergy
Glacial Fortress
39%inclusion183 decks468 decks
-15%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
39%inclusion183 decks468 decks
-12%synergy
Sulfur Falls
38%inclusion179 decks468 decks
-14%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
38%inclusion178 decks468 decks
-3%synergy
Sacred Foundry
37%inclusion175 decks468 decks
-3%synergy
Battlefield Forge
35%inclusion165 decks468 decks
-7%synergy
Steam Vents
35%inclusion163 decks468 decks
-5%synergy
Sea of Clouds
34%inclusion159 decks468 decks
3%synergy
Spectator Seating
31%inclusion143 decks468 decks
1%synergy
Shivan Reef
30%inclusion142 decks468 decks
-10%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
30%inclusion139 decks468 decks
17%synergy
Training Center
29%inclusion138 decks468 decks
-2%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
29%inclusion136 decks468 decks
16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion135 decks468 decks
1%synergy
Razortide Bridge
29%inclusion134 decks468 decks
16%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
28%inclusion132 decks468 decks
-8%synergy
Spire of Industry
28%inclusion129 decks468 decks
14%synergy
Deserted Beach
24%inclusion113 decks468 decks
2%synergy
Perilous Landscape
24%inclusion96 decks406 decks
5%synergy
Sundown Pass
23%inclusion107 decks468 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
23%inclusion106 decks468 decks
-7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
22%inclusion104 decks468 decks
0%synergy
Arid Mesa
22%inclusion101 decks468 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
21%inclusion100 decks468 decks
-6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
21%inclusion97 decks468 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
20%inclusion93 decks468 decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Chancery
19%inclusion91 decks468 decks
7%synergy
Boros Garrison
19%inclusion91 decks468 decks
10%synergy
Power Depot
19%inclusion90 decks468 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Triumph
19%inclusion88 decks468 decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion88 decks468 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion83 decks468 decks
-10%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
17%inclusion80 decks468 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion66 decks468 decks
3%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
13%inclusion59 decks468 decks
-10%synergy
Port Town
12%inclusion57 decks468 decks
-6%synergy
Rugged Prairie
11%inclusion52 decks468 decks
-11%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
10%inclusion49 decks468 decks
-13%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
10%inclusion48 decks468 decks
5%synergy
Radiant Summit
10%inclusion17 decks168 decks
-2%synergy
Tranquil Cove
8.8%inclusion41 decks468 decks
1%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
8.1%inclusion38 decks468 decks
-9%synergy