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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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Lasting Tarfire
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Hidden Hideout
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Baxter, Fly in the Ointment
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Abzan Falconer
66%inclusion309 decks471 decks
64%synergy
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
60%inclusion282 decks471 decks
59%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
60%inclusion282 decks471 decks
57%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
52%inclusion246 decks471 decks
51%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
52%inclusion244 decks471 decks
50%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
56%inclusion263 decks471 decks
50%synergy
Steel Overseer
58%inclusion275 decks471 decks
49%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
50%inclusion234 decks471 decks
48%synergy
Together Forever
45%inclusion213 decks471 decks
44%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
45%inclusion210 decks471 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion301 decks471 decks
-4%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
54%inclusion254 decks471 decks
41%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion233 decks471 decks
0%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
48%inclusion225 decks471 decks
35%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
47%inclusion222 decks471 decks
37%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
45%inclusion85 decks189 decks
29%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
45%inclusion211 decks471 decks
42%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
44%inclusion85 decks192 decks
36%synergy
Dispatch
44%inclusion206 decks471 decks
30%synergy
Foundry Inspector
44%inclusion205 decks471 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
18%inclusion87 decks471 decks
5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
13%inclusion63 decks471 decks
-5%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
13%inclusion61 decks471 decks
-4%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion61 decks471 decks
-6%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
12%inclusion57 decks471 decks
-3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion50 decks471 decks
-5%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.7%inclusion41 decks471 decks
-5%synergy
Farewell
8.3%inclusion39 decks471 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Thrummingbird
43%inclusion202 decks471 decks
34%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
41%inclusion194 decks471 decks
40%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
40%inclusion188 decks471 decks
39%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
38%inclusion179 decks471 decks
34%synergy
Danny Pink
37%inclusion176 decks471 decks
36%synergy
Esper Sentinel
37%inclusion174 decks471 decks
18%synergy
Surge Conductor
37%inclusion69 decks189 decks
23%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
36%inclusion155 decks427 decks
28%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
36%inclusion170 decks471 decks
36%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
36%inclusion169 decks471 decks
19%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
36%inclusion169 decks471 decks
35%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
35%inclusion167 decks471 decks
35%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
35%inclusion71 decks202 decks
24%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
34%inclusion146 decks424 decks
34%synergy
Thundering Raiju
33%inclusion154 decks471 decks
31%synergy
Lion Sash
31%inclusion148 decks471 decks
30%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
31%inclusion145 decks471 decks
18%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
30%inclusion139 decks471 decks
29%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
29%inclusion135 decks471 decks
25%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
28%inclusion134 decks471 decks
28%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
28%inclusion134 decks471 decks
22%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
27%inclusion129 decks471 decks
27%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
26%inclusion124 decks471 decks
26%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
26%inclusion47 decks183 decks
24%synergy
Grateful Apparition
25%inclusion119 decks471 decks
21%synergy
Bronze Guardian
25%inclusion118 decks471 decks
23%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
25%inclusion116 decks471 decks
24%synergy
Axgard Artisan
23%inclusion110 decks471 decks
23%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
23%inclusion107 decks471 decks
16%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
22%inclusion105 decks471 decks
21%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
22%inclusion104 decks471 decks
21%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
20%inclusion96 decks471 decks
18%synergy
Arcbound Reclaimer
20%inclusion95 decks471 decks
20%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
20%inclusion94 decks471 decks
19%synergy
Arcbound Crusher
20%inclusion94 decks471 decks
20%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
20%inclusion92 decks471 decks
19%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
19%inclusion90 decks471 decks
19%synergy
Elite Scaleguard
18%inclusion85 decks471 decks
18%synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
18%inclusion84 decks471 decks
17%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
18%inclusion83 decks471 decks
12%synergy
Hangarback Walker
17%inclusion82 decks471 decks
13%synergy
Walking Ballista
17%inclusion81 decks471 decks
14%synergy
Reluctant Role Model
16%inclusion61 decks379 decks
16%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
16%inclusion68 decks427 decks
13%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
15%inclusion70 decks471 decks
6%synergy
Thought Monitor
15%inclusion69 decks471 decks
8%synergy
Filigree Vector
15%inclusion69 decks471 decks
12%synergy
Mindless Automaton
14%inclusion66 decks471 decks
11%synergy
Generous Pup
14%inclusion47 decks339 decks
14%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
14%inclusion55 decks407 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
43%inclusion204 decks471 decks
8%synergy
Boros Charm
41%inclusion195 decks471 decks
20%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
36%inclusion168 decks471 decks
28%synergy
Experimental Augury
33%inclusion155 decks471 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion146 decks471 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion143 decks471 decks
9%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion89 decks471 decks
3%synergy
Ripples of Potential
17%inclusion79 decks471 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion73 decks471 decks
4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
15%inclusion69 decks471 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion56 decks471 decks
-4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion51 decks471 decks
-9%synergy
Serum Snare
10%inclusion47 decks471 decks
9%synergy
Slip Out the Back
10%inclusion45 decks471 decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
8.9%inclusion42 decks471 decks
-2%synergy
Wear // Tear
8.5%inclusion40 decks471 decks
2%synergy
Reject Imperfection
8.5%inclusion40 decks471 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.5%inclusion40 decks471 decks
-1%synergy
Disenchant
8.1%inclusion38 decks471 decks
6%synergy
Unbounded Potential
8.1%inclusion38 decks471 decks
8%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
7.6%inclusion36 decks471 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.4%inclusion35 decks471 decks
-4%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
7.4%inclusion35 decks471 decks
6%synergy
Scale Blessing
6.8%inclusion32 decks471 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
6.8%inclusion32 decks471 decks
-7%synergy
Swan Song
6.2%inclusion29 decks471 decks
-11%synergy
Brainstorm
5.9%inclusion28 decks471 decks
-14%synergy
Volt Charge
5.5%inclusion26 decks471 decks
5%synergy
Scour for Scrap
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Steady Progress
5.3%inclusion25 decks471 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Damning Verdict
39%inclusion183 decks471 decks
36%synergy
Wake the Past
39%inclusion182 decks471 decks
28%synergy
Organic Extinction
31%inclusion145 decks471 decks
23%synergy
Wave Goodbye
29%inclusion136 decks471 decks
28%synergy
Thoughtcast
24%inclusion115 decks471 decks
20%synergy
Fabricate
24%inclusion114 decks471 decks
17%synergy
Requisition Raid
22%inclusion101 decks454 decks
20%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion96 decks471 decks
-2%synergy
One with the Machine
20%inclusion92 decks471 decks
16%synergy
Contentious Plan
17%inclusion79 decks471 decks
14%synergy
Voyage Home
15%inclusion42 decks280 decks
12%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion52 decks471 decks
0%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
10%inclusion46 decks471 decks
9%synergy
Collective Effort
8.7%inclusion41 decks471 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
7.0%inclusion33 decks471 decks
-2%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
6.4%inclusion30 decks471 decks
5%synergy
Dance of the Manse
6.4%inclusion30 decks471 decks
5%synergy
Supreme Verdict
5.9%inclusion28 decks471 decks
-7%synergy
Basri's Solidarity
5.7%inclusion27 decks471 decks
6%synergy
Invoke Justice
5.5%inclusion26 decks471 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
43%inclusion203 decks471 decks
40%synergy
Lux Artillery
40%inclusion187 decks471 decks
34%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion163 decks471 decks
10%synergy
Unwinding Clock
25%inclusion116 decks471 decks
19%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
24%inclusion46 decks189 decks
11%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
17%inclusion81 decks471 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion77 decks471 decks
-8%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
15%inclusion73 decks471 decks
13%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
15%inclusion70 decks471 decks
14%synergy
Bident of Thassa
15%inclusion69 decks471 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion68 decks471 decks
3%synergy
Insight Engine
14%inclusion26 decks189 decks
0%synergy
Salvation Engine
11%inclusion31 decks278 decks
10%synergy
Mechtitan Core
11%inclusion51 decks471 decks
10%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
11%inclusion50 decks471 decks
7%synergy
Throne of Geth
10%inclusion46 decks471 decks
9%synergy
Cloud Key
10%inclusion45 decks471 decks
3%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
9.0%inclusion17 decks189 decks
0%synergy
Sculpting Steel
8.9%inclusion42 decks471 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Forge
8.5%inclusion40 decks471 decks
3%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Moxite Refinery
7.9%inclusion15 decks189 decks
-1%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.4%inclusion30 decks471 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Forge
6.4%inclusion30 decks471 decks
5%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
6.2%inclusion28 decks450 decks
4%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
5.7%inclusion27 decks471 decks
5%synergy
The Key to the Vault
5.7%inclusion26 decks458 decks
3%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
5.5%inclusion23 decks419 decks
0%synergy
Animation Module
5.3%inclusion25 decks471 decks
5%synergy
Imposter Mech
5.3%inclusion25 decks471 decks
4%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
5.3%inclusion25 decks471 decks
5%synergy
Repurposing Bay
5.3%inclusion15 decks285 decks
4%synergy
Contagion Clasp
5.1%inclusion24 decks471 decks
4%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
5.1%inclusion24 decks471 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Resourceful Defense
38%inclusion180 decks471 decks
32%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
37%inclusion173 decks471 decks
35%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
34%inclusion162 decks471 decks
31%synergy
Felidar Retreat
29%inclusion136 decks471 decks
28%synergy
All Will Be One
24%inclusion113 decks471 decks
19%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
19%inclusion91 decks471 decks
16%synergy
Inexorable Tide
18%inclusion84 decks471 decks
12%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
15%inclusion69 decks471 decks
14%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
13%inclusion63 decks471 decks
12%synergy
Tempered Steel
12%inclusion57 decks471 decks
11%synergy
True Conviction
12%inclusion57 decks471 decks
11%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
10%inclusion26 decks250 decks
-2%synergy
Gleam of Authority
8.9%inclusion42 decks471 decks
9%synergy
Citadel Siege
7.4%inclusion35 decks471 decks
7%synergy
Storm the Vault
6.6%inclusion31 decks471 decks
4%synergy
Artificer Class
6.4%inclusion30 decks471 decks
5%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
5.1%inclusion24 decks471 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
13%inclusion62 decks471 decks
12%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
8.3%inclusion17 decks204 decks
3%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
6.2%inclusion29 decks471 decks
4%synergy
Basri Ket
5.9%inclusion28 decks471 decks
6%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
5.3%inclusion25 decks471 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
49%inclusion229 decks471 decks
36%synergy
Seat of the Synod
38%inclusion180 decks471 decks
25%synergy
Great Furnace
36%inclusion171 decks471 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Den
36%inclusion168 decks471 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion116 decks471 decks
-9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion107 decks471 decks
3%synergy
Buried Ruin
21%inclusion101 decks471 decks
10%synergy
Academy Ruins
21%inclusion97 decks471 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
20%inclusion96 decks471 decks
16%synergy
Inventors' Fair
17%inclusion81 decks471 decks
10%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
15%inclusion28 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion51 decks471 decks
-2%synergy
Archway of Innovation
10%inclusion44 decks424 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion48 decks471 decks
2%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.3%inclusion44 decks471 decks
4%synergy
Mech Hangar
8.1%inclusion38 decks471 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.3%inclusion31 decks427 decks
5%synergy
High Market
7.2%inclusion34 decks471 decks
7%synergy
Restless Bivouac
6.4%inclusion30 decks471 decks
6%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
6.0%inclusion17 decks285 decks
5%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
5.9%inclusion28 decks471 decks
4%synergy
Nesting Grounds
5.5%inclusion26 decks471 decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.5%inclusion26 decks471 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion439 decks471 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion421 decks471 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Signet
44%inclusion205 decks471 decks
11%synergy
Boros Signet
39%inclusion182 decks471 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
38%inclusion179 decks471 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
37%inclusion176 decks471 decks
-8%synergy
Izzet Signet
37%inclusion174 decks471 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
35%inclusion164 decks471 decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion151 decks471 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
25%inclusion118 decks471 decks
12%synergy
Solar Array
25%inclusion47 decks189 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion75 decks471 decks
-8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion72 decks471 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion56 decks471 decks
-1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion49 decks471 decks
1%synergy
The Aetherspark
8.8%inclusion25 decks285 decks
7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.8%inclusion32 decks471 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.8%inclusion32 decks471 decks
3%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
6.2%inclusion29 decks471 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
5.9%inclusion28 decks471 decks
0%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.3%inclusion25 decks471 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion466 decks471 decks
4%synergy
Island
98%inclusion463 decks471 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion460 decks471 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion445 decks471 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Monastery
63%inclusion297 decks471 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion258 decks471 decks
-7%synergy
Raugrin Triome
43%inclusion201 decks471 decks
6%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
41%inclusion191 decks471 decks
-11%synergy
Prairie Stream
40%inclusion189 decks471 decks
1%synergy
Glacial Fortress
40%inclusion189 decks471 decks
-14%synergy
Sulfur Falls
39%inclusion185 decks471 decks
-13%synergy
Sacred Foundry
39%inclusion183 decks471 decks
-2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
39%inclusion182 decks471 decks
-3%synergy
Battlefield Forge
36%inclusion168 decks471 decks
-7%synergy
Steam Vents
35%inclusion167 decks471 decks
-5%synergy
Sea of Clouds
34%inclusion160 decks471 decks
3%synergy
Shivan Reef
31%inclusion146 decks471 decks
-10%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
31%inclusion146 decks471 decks
19%synergy
Spectator Seating
31%inclusion145 decks471 decks
1%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
31%inclusion144 decks471 decks
18%synergy
Razortide Bridge
30%inclusion142 decks471 decks
17%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
30%inclusion140 decks471 decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion139 decks471 decks
2%synergy
Training Center
29%inclusion138 decks471 decks
-2%synergy
Spire of Industry
28%inclusion130 decks471 decks
14%synergy
Deserted Beach
24%inclusion114 decks471 decks
2%synergy
Perilous Landscape
23%inclusion99 decks424 decks
5%synergy
Sundown Pass
22%inclusion105 decks471 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
22%inclusion104 decks471 decks
-7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
22%inclusion104 decks471 decks
0%synergy
Arid Mesa
21%inclusion100 decks471 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
21%inclusion99 decks471 decks
-6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion95 decks471 decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Chancery
20%inclusion92 decks471 decks
7%synergy
Power Depot
19%inclusion91 decks471 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
19%inclusion91 decks471 decks
-8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion90 decks471 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Triumph
19%inclusion88 decks471 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Garrison
19%inclusion88 decks471 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion85 decks471 decks
-10%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
17%inclusion80 decks471 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion64 decks471 decks
3%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
13%inclusion60 decks471 decks
-10%synergy
Port Town
12%inclusion56 decks471 decks
-6%synergy
Rugged Prairie
11%inclusion52 decks471 decks
-11%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
11%inclusion50 decks471 decks
-13%synergy
Radiant Summit
11%inclusion20 decks189 decks
-2%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
10%inclusion49 decks471 decks
5%synergy
Tranquil Cove
8.9%inclusion42 decks471 decks
2%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
8.1%inclusion38 decks471 decks
1%synergy