Optimus Prime, Hero (Commander) - +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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War Machine, Avenging Arsenal
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Iron Man, Armored Avenger
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Pensive Professor
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Willie Lumpkin, Postman
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
4.8%inclusion5 decks104 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Abzan Falconer
63%inclusion296 decks472 decks
61%synergy
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
62%inclusion291 decks472 decks
60%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
57%inclusion268 decks472 decks
54%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
53%inclusion251 decks472 decks
52%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
52%inclusion246 decks472 decks
51%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
51%inclusion242 decks472 decks
50%synergy
Steel Overseer
60%inclusion281 decks472 decks
49%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
52%inclusion247 decks472 decks
47%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
47%inclusion223 decks472 decks
46%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
56%inclusion266 decks472 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion294 decks472 decks
-5%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
51%inclusion239 decks472 decks
37%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion227 decks472 decks
-1%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
47%inclusion119 decks253 decks
32%synergy
Foundry Inspector
47%inclusion221 decks472 decks
40%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
47%inclusion220 decks472 decks
35%synergy
Dispatch
46%inclusion216 decks472 decks
32%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
46%inclusion117 decks256 decks
37%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion213 decks472 decks
10%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
43%inclusion204 decks472 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
17%inclusion82 decks472 decks
4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
14%inclusion65 decks472 decks
-1%synergy
Smothering Tithe
13%inclusion62 decks472 decks
-5%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion62 decks472 decks
-5%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
12%inclusion56 decks472 decks
-4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion45 decks472 decks
-5%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.1%inclusion38 decks472 decks
-5%synergy
Farewell
8.1%inclusion38 decks472 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Thrummingbird
42%inclusion197 decks472 decks
32%synergy
Surge Conductor
42%inclusion105 decks253 decks
29%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
39%inclusion104 decks265 decks
29%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
39%inclusion184 decks472 decks
38%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
38%inclusion179 decks472 decks
34%synergy
Esper Sentinel
38%inclusion178 decks472 decks
18%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
37%inclusion174 decks472 decks
29%synergy
Danny Pink
36%inclusion172 decks472 decks
35%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
36%inclusion171 decks472 decks
35%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
35%inclusion166 decks472 decks
22%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
34%inclusion161 decks472 decks
34%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
34%inclusion160 decks472 decks
18%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
34%inclusion160 decks472 decks
33%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
33%inclusion157 decks472 decks
33%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
32%inclusion150 decks472 decks
25%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
31%inclusion76 decks248 decks
29%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
30%inclusion142 decks472 decks
30%synergy
Thundering Raiju
28%inclusion132 decks472 decks
26%synergy
Lion Sash
27%inclusion129 decks472 decks
26%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
27%inclusion126 decks472 decks
26%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
26%inclusion125 decks472 decks
19%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
26%inclusion122 decks472 decks
25%synergy
Bronze Guardian
25%inclusion120 decks472 decks
23%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
25%inclusion118 decks472 decks
21%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
25%inclusion117 decks472 decks
25%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
24%inclusion114 decks472 decks
24%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
24%inclusion112 decks472 decks
23%synergy
Grateful Apparition
23%inclusion109 decks472 decks
19%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
23%inclusion107 decks472 decks
21%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
22%inclusion102 decks472 decks
15%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
21%inclusion97 decks472 decks
20%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
20%inclusion96 decks472 decks
20%synergy
Axgard Artisan
19%inclusion91 decks472 decks
19%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
18%inclusion87 decks472 decks
17%synergy
Walking Ballista
18%inclusion84 decks472 decks
14%synergy
Arcbound Crusher
18%inclusion83 decks472 decks
17%synergy
Arcbound Reclaimer
17%inclusion82 decks472 decks
17%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
17%inclusion78 decks472 decks
16%synergy
Hangarback Walker
17%inclusion78 decks472 decks
12%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
16%inclusion75 decks472 decks
13%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
16%inclusion75 decks472 decks
16%synergy
Elite Scaleguard
15%inclusion72 decks472 decks
15%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
15%inclusion71 decks472 decks
6%synergy
Thought Monitor
15%inclusion69 decks472 decks
7%synergy
Reluctant Role Model
15%inclusion63 decks432 decks
14%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
14%inclusion48 decks332 decks
12%synergy
SP//dr, Piloted by Peni
14%inclusion35 decks248 decks
13%synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
14%inclusion66 decks472 decks
14%synergy
Generous Pup
13%inclusion51 decks392 decks
13%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
13%inclusion60 decks472 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
41%inclusion193 decks472 decks
20%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
35%inclusion163 decks472 decks
27%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion153 decks472 decks
10%synergy
Experimental Augury
32%inclusion149 decks472 decks
23%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion143 decks472 decks
10%synergy
Ripples of Potential
20%inclusion94 decks472 decks
9%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion92 decks472 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
17%inclusion78 decks472 decks
4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
16%inclusion76 decks472 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion58 decks472 decks
-4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion52 decks472 decks
-10%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
10%inclusion46 decks472 decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
8.9%inclusion42 decks472 decks
-2%synergy
Serum Snare
8.9%inclusion42 decks472 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.5%inclusion40 decks472 decks
-0%synergy
Scour for Scrap
7.6%inclusion19 decks249 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
7.6%inclusion36 decks472 decks
-11%synergy
Disenchant
7.6%inclusion36 decks472 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.4%inclusion35 decks472 decks
-5%synergy
Wear // Tear
7.4%inclusion35 decks472 decks
1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.4%inclusion35 decks472 decks
-7%synergy
Slip Out the Back
7.4%inclusion35 decks472 decks
6%synergy
Reject Imperfection
7.2%inclusion34 decks472 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.1%inclusion29 decks472 decks
5%synergy
Unbounded Potential
5.1%inclusion24 decks472 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Wake the Past
41%inclusion192 decks472 decks
31%synergy
Damning Verdict
39%inclusion184 decks472 decks
36%synergy
Organic Extinction
34%inclusion159 decks472 decks
25%synergy
Wave Goodbye
29%inclusion139 decks472 decks
28%synergy
Fabricate
27%inclusion128 decks472 decks
19%synergy
Thoughtcast
26%inclusion121 decks472 decks
22%synergy
Requisition Raid
22%inclusion105 decks472 decks
20%synergy
One with the Machine
20%inclusion96 decks472 decks
18%synergy
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion92 decks472 decks
-3%synergy
Contentious Plan
15%inclusion72 decks472 decks
12%synergy
Voyage Home
14%inclusion47 decks335 decks
12%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion48 decks472 decks
-1%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
8.7%inclusion41 decks472 decks
8%synergy
Collective Effort
7.2%inclusion34 decks472 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
6.8%inclusion32 decks472 decks
-2%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.4%inclusion30 decks472 decks
-6%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
5.1%inclusion24 decks472 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
43%inclusion202 decks472 decks
40%synergy
Lux Artillery
42%inclusion196 decks472 decks
35%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion161 decks472 decks
9%synergy
Unwinding Clock
25%inclusion118 decks472 decks
19%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
25%inclusion62 decks253 decks
12%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
17%inclusion78 decks472 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion75 decks472 decks
-8%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
15%inclusion72 decks472 decks
13%synergy
Insight Engine
15%inclusion37 decks253 decks
2%synergy
Bident of Thassa
13%inclusion63 decks472 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion59 decks472 decks
2%synergy
Cloud Key
13%inclusion59 decks472 decks
6%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
12%inclusion58 decks472 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Forge
11%inclusion50 decks472 decks
6%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
10%inclusion49 decks472 decks
7%synergy
Throne of Geth
10%inclusion48 decks472 decks
10%synergy
Mechtitan Core
10%inclusion46 decks472 decks
9%synergy
Salvation Engine
9.3%inclusion31 decks333 decks
8%synergy
Sculpting Steel
8.1%inclusion38 decks472 decks
6%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
7.9%inclusion20 decks253 decks
-1%synergy
Darksteel Forge
7.6%inclusion36 decks472 decks
6%synergy
Moxite Refinery
7.5%inclusion19 decks253 decks
-0%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
7.1%inclusion16 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
6.8%inclusion32 decks472 decks
4%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.4%inclusion30 decks472 decks
5%synergy
Doubling Cube
6.4%inclusion30 decks472 decks
6%synergy
The Ooze
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
5%synergy
The Key to the Vault
5.5%inclusion26 decks472 decks
3%synergy
Animation Module
5.3%inclusion25 decks472 decks
5%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
5.3%inclusion25 decks472 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Together Forever
42%inclusion199 decks472 decks
41%synergy
Resourceful Defense
41%inclusion194 decks472 decks
34%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
34%inclusion160 decks472 decks
32%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
34%inclusion160 decks472 decks
30%synergy
Felidar Retreat
27%inclusion126 decks472 decks
26%synergy
All Will Be One
24%inclusion111 decks472 decks
18%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
18%inclusion86 decks472 decks
15%synergy
Inexorable Tide
17%inclusion80 decks472 decks
11%synergy
True Conviction
13%inclusion60 decks472 decks
12%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
12%inclusion56 decks472 decks
10%synergy
Tempered Steel
12%inclusion55 decks472 decks
11%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
11%inclusion53 decks472 decks
11%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
11%inclusion33 decks307 decks
-1%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
9.1%inclusion15 decks164 decks
9%synergy
Gleam of Authority
7.4%inclusion35 decks472 decks
7%synergy
Storm the Vault
7.4%inclusion35 decks472 decks
5%synergy
Citadel Siege
6.8%inclusion32 decks472 decks
7%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.1%inclusion24 decks472 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
12%inclusion56 decks472 decks
11%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.7%inclusion18 decks267 decks
1%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
5.7%inclusion27 decks472 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
49%inclusion231 decks472 decks
35%synergy
Seat of the Synod
41%inclusion192 decks472 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Den
39%inclusion182 decks472 decks
26%synergy
Great Furnace
38%inclusion181 decks472 decks
26%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion118 decks472 decks
-9%synergy
Buried Ruin
22%inclusion103 decks472 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion103 decks472 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
22%inclusion102 decks472 decks
17%synergy
Academy Ruins
20%inclusion96 decks472 decks
13%synergy
Inventors' Fair
18%inclusion86 decks472 decks
11%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
14%inclusion37 decks256 decks
6%synergy
Archway of Innovation
11%inclusion50 decks472 decks
6%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
10%inclusion20 decks195 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion47 decks472 decks
2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion46 decks472 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.9%inclusion42 decks472 decks
3%synergy
High Market
7.6%inclusion36 decks472 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.2%inclusion34 decks472 decks
5%synergy
Mech Hangar
7.0%inclusion33 decks472 decks
6%synergy
Nesting Grounds
5.5%inclusion26 decks472 decks
3%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
5.3%inclusion25 decks472 decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.1%inclusion24 decks472 decks
-0%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
5.0%inclusion17 decks339 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion437 decks472 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion415 decks472 decks
-0%synergy
Azorius Signet
40%inclusion187 decks472 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Progress
38%inclusion180 decks472 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
38%inclusion179 decks472 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Signet
36%inclusion170 decks472 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
36%inclusion169 decks472 decks
-6%synergy
Izzet Signet
34%inclusion160 decks472 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion150 decks472 decks
0%synergy
Solar Array
27%inclusion68 decks253 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
24%inclusion111 decks472 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion75 decks472 decks
-7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion62 decks472 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion55 decks472 decks
-0%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion48 decks472 decks
-0%synergy
The Aetherspark
10%inclusion34 decks339 decks
8%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.0%inclusion33 decks472 decks
4%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
6.1%inclusion29 decks472 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
6.1%inclusion29 decks472 decks
1%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.5%inclusion26 decks472 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion466 decks472 decks
4%synergy
Island
98%inclusion464 decks472 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion460 decks472 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion449 decks472 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Monastery
62%inclusion292 decks472 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion260 decks472 decks
-6%synergy
Glacial Fortress
45%inclusion211 decks472 decks
-10%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
44%inclusion208 decks472 decks
-8%synergy
Sulfur Falls
42%inclusion198 decks472 decks
-11%synergy
Prairie Stream
42%inclusion197 decks472 decks
3%synergy
Raugrin Triome
41%inclusion194 decks472 decks
5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
41%inclusion193 decks472 decks
-0%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
40%inclusion187 decks472 decks
-2%synergy
Battlefield Forge
38%inclusion181 decks472 decks
-5%synergy
Steam Vents
37%inclusion175 decks472 decks
-4%synergy
Shivan Reef
34%inclusion159 decks472 decks
-8%synergy
Sea of Clouds
33%inclusion157 decks472 decks
3%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
33%inclusion154 decks472 decks
20%synergy
Razortide Bridge
32%inclusion153 decks472 decks
19%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
32%inclusion153 decks472 decks
20%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
32%inclusion150 decks472 decks
-6%synergy
Spectator Seating
31%inclusion144 decks472 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion143 decks472 decks
3%synergy
Training Center
30%inclusion141 decks472 decks
-0%synergy
Spire of Industry
28%inclusion133 decks472 decks
15%synergy
Deserted Beach
24%inclusion112 decks472 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
23%inclusion110 decks472 decks
-6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
23%inclusion109 decks472 decks
0%synergy
Perilous Landscape
23%inclusion107 decks472 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
22%inclusion106 decks472 decks
-5%synergy
Sundown Pass
22%inclusion105 decks472 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
22%inclusion103 decks472 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
21%inclusion97 decks472 decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion91 decks472 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion90 decks472 decks
-9%synergy
Azorius Chancery
19%inclusion90 decks472 decks
7%synergy
Power Depot
19%inclusion88 decks472 decks
16%synergy
Boros Garrison
18%inclusion87 decks472 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Triumph
18%inclusion86 decks472 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
18%inclusion85 decks472 decks
-9%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
18%inclusion83 decks472 decks
6%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
14%inclusion66 decks472 decks
-9%synergy
Radiant Summit
14%inclusion35 decks253 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion61 decks472 decks
3%synergy
Rugged Prairie
13%inclusion59 decks472 decks
-11%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
12%inclusion57 decks472 decks
-13%synergy
Port Town
12%inclusion55 decks472 decks
-6%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
10%inclusion48 decks472 decks
5%synergy
Tranquil Cove
10%inclusion45 decks472 decks
3%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
8.5%inclusion40 decks472 decks
2%synergy