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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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Abandoned Air Temple
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Aang, Swift Savior
2.6%inclusion1 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
2.5%inclusion1 decks40 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Abzan Falconer
68%inclusion339 decks498 decks
66%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
61%inclusion304 decks498 decks
59%synergy
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
58%inclusion290 decks498 decks
57%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
58%inclusion287 decks498 decks
52%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
53%inclusion263 decks498 decks
52%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
52%inclusion258 decks498 decks
50%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
49%inclusion243 decks498 decks
47%synergy
Steel Overseer
56%inclusion277 decks498 decks
47%synergy
Together Forever
47%inclusion236 decks498 decks
47%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
44%inclusion220 decks498 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion320 decks498 decks
-4%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
50%inclusion248 decks498 decks
38%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
49%inclusion243 decks498 decks
40%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion242 decks498 decks
-1%synergy
Thrummingbird
45%inclusion224 decks498 decks
37%synergy
The Ozolith
44%inclusion220 decks498 decks
42%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion219 decks498 decks
9%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
43%inclusion216 decks498 decks
31%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
43%inclusion214 decks498 decks
42%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
42%inclusion211 decks498 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
18%inclusion91 decks498 decks
4%synergy
Smothering Tithe
14%inclusion72 decks498 decks
-5%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion72 decks498 decks
-6%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14%inclusion68 decks498 decks
-5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
10%inclusion52 decks498 decks
-5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion49 decks498 decks
-6%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.6%inclusion43 decks498 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Patrolling Peacemaker
42%inclusion55 decks131 decks
25%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
41%inclusion204 decks498 decks
38%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
40%inclusion201 decks498 decks
40%synergy
Foundry Inspector
40%inclusion199 decks498 decks
33%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
39%inclusion196 decks498 decks
39%synergy
Danny Pink
39%inclusion195 decks498 decks
38%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
39%inclusion193 decks498 decks
38%synergy
Thundering Raiju
37%inclusion184 decks498 decks
35%synergy
Esper Sentinel
37%inclusion184 decks498 decks
17%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
36%inclusion181 decks498 decks
32%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
36%inclusion141 decks390 decks
35%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
36%inclusion180 decks498 decks
19%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
36%inclusion142 decks393 decks
28%synergy
Lion Sash
33%inclusion166 decks498 decks
31%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
32%inclusion161 decks498 decks
32%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
32%inclusion157 decks498 decks
28%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
32%inclusion157 decks498 decks
31%synergy
Surge Conductor
31%inclusion40 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
29%inclusion146 decks498 decks
29%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
29%inclusion42 decks147 decks
18%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
28%inclusion139 decks498 decks
16%synergy
Grateful Apparition
28%inclusion139 decks498 decks
24%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
28%inclusion137 decks498 decks
27%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
27%inclusion134 decks498 decks
26%synergy
Axgard Artisan
26%inclusion129 decks498 decks
26%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
26%inclusion128 decks498 decks
20%synergy
Bronze Guardian
23%inclusion116 decks498 decks
21%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
22%inclusion111 decks498 decks
21%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
22%inclusion110 decks498 decks
22%synergy
Elite Scaleguard
22%inclusion110 decks498 decks
22%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
22%inclusion110 decks498 decks
20%synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
22%inclusion109 decks498 decks
21%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
21%inclusion107 decks498 decks
21%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
21%inclusion104 decks498 decks
20%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
21%inclusion103 decks498 decks
20%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
20%inclusion99 decks498 decks
14%synergy
Arcbound Crusher
19%inclusion97 decks498 decks
19%synergy
Hangarback Walker
18%inclusion91 decks498 decks
15%synergy
Arcbound Reclaimer
18%inclusion91 decks498 decks
18%synergy
Walking Ballista
18%inclusion88 decks498 decks
15%synergy
Reluctant Role Model
17%inclusion58 decks339 decks
17%synergy
Filigree Vector
17%inclusion85 decks498 decks
15%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
16%inclusion20 decks124 decks
14%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
16%inclusion63 decks393 decks
13%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
16%inclusion78 decks498 decks
10%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
15%inclusion36 decks237 decks
12%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
15%inclusion56 decks371 decks
10%synergy
Generous Pup
14%inclusion43 decks297 decks
14%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
14%inclusion72 decks498 decks
12%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
14%inclusion32 decks229 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
42%inclusion210 decks498 decks
29%synergy
Boros Charm
41%inclusion202 decks498 decks
19%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
37%inclusion184 decks498 decks
30%synergy
Experimental Augury
35%inclusion174 decks498 decks
28%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion160 decks498 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
32%inclusion160 decks498 decks
10%synergy
Negate
18%inclusion92 decks498 decks
2%synergy
Dovin's Veto
15%inclusion75 decks498 decks
-3%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion74 decks498 decks
3%synergy
Ripples of Potential
13%inclusion64 decks498 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion60 decks498 decks
-4%synergy
Serum Snare
11%inclusion56 decks498 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion53 decks498 decks
-9%synergy
Slip Out the Back
10%inclusion52 decks498 decks
9%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion49 decks498 decks
8%synergy
Unbounded Potential
10%inclusion49 decks498 decks
9%synergy
Wear // Tear
9.4%inclusion47 decks498 decks
2%synergy
Reject Imperfection
9.0%inclusion45 decks498 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.6%inclusion43 decks498 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Drain
8.2%inclusion41 decks498 decks
-3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.8%inclusion39 decks498 decks
-4%synergy
Scale Blessing
7.6%inclusion38 decks498 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.2%inclusion36 decks498 decks
-6%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
7.2%inclusion36 decks498 decks
3%synergy
Steady Progress
6.8%inclusion34 decks498 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.6%inclusion33 decks498 decks
6%synergy
Volt Charge
6.2%inclusion31 decks498 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
5.6%inclusion28 decks498 decks
-15%synergy
Swan Song
5.6%inclusion28 decks498 decks
-11%synergy
Demand Answers
5.0%inclusion25 decks497 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Damning Verdict
41%inclusion202 decks498 decks
38%synergy
Wake the Past
35%inclusion174 decks498 decks
25%synergy
Wave Goodbye
29%inclusion143 decks498 decks
28%synergy
Organic Extinction
26%inclusion130 decks498 decks
19%synergy
Fabricate
23%inclusion117 decks498 decks
16%synergy
Thoughtcast
23%inclusion117 decks498 decks
19%synergy
Requisition Raid
23%inclusion97 decks422 decks
21%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion106 decks498 decks
-1%synergy
Contentious Plan
21%inclusion103 decks498 decks
18%synergy
One with the Machine
18%inclusion89 decks498 decks
15%synergy
Voyage Home
15%inclusion35 decks232 decks
13%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
13%inclusion67 decks498 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion56 decks498 decks
-1%synergy
Collective Effort
11%inclusion55 decks498 decks
11%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
8.6%inclusion43 decks498 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
7.6%inclusion38 decks498 decks
-1%synergy
Farewell
7.6%inclusion38 decks498 decks
-8%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.8%inclusion34 decks498 decks
-7%synergy
Dance of the Manse
6.4%inclusion32 decks498 decks
5%synergy
Basri's Solidarity
6.2%inclusion31 decks498 decks
6%synergy
Invoke Justice
6.0%inclusion30 decks498 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.6%inclusion28 decks498 decks
-8%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
5.0%inclusion25 decks498 decks
4%synergy
Preordain
5.0%inclusion25 decks498 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
42%inclusion56 decks134 decks
32%synergy
Lux Artillery
41%inclusion202 decks498 decks
36%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion170 decks498 decks
10%synergy
Unwinding Clock
23%inclusion117 decks498 decks
18%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
22%inclusion29 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
18%inclusion88 decks498 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion84 decks498 decks
-8%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
17%inclusion83 decks498 decks
14%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
16%inclusion81 decks498 decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
16%inclusion78 decks498 decks
4%synergy
Bident of Thassa
15%inclusion74 decks498 decks
5%synergy
Insight Engine
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
-2%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
11%inclusion55 decks498 decks
7%synergy
Throne of Geth
11%inclusion55 decks498 decks
10%synergy
Mechtitan Core
10%inclusion52 decks498 decks
10%synergy
Salvation Engine
10%inclusion24 decks230 decks
9%synergy
Sculpting Steel
8.8%inclusion44 decks498 decks
6%synergy
Moxite Refinery
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Cloud Key
8.0%inclusion40 decks498 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Forge
7.6%inclusion38 decks498 decks
2%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
7.4%inclusion37 decks498 decks
6%synergy
Contagion Clasp
6.4%inclusion32 decks498 decks
6%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Repurposing Bay
6.3%inclusion15 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Animation Module
6.0%inclusion30 decks498 decks
5%synergy
The Key to the Vault
5.9%inclusion25 decks427 decks
3%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
5.8%inclusion29 decks498 decks
5%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
5.6%inclusion28 decks498 decks
5%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
5.5%inclusion21 decks385 decks
0%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
5.3%inclusion22 decks418 decks
3%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Forge
5.2%inclusion26 decks498 decks
4%synergy
Imposter Mech
5.2%inclusion26 decks498 decks
4%synergy
The Indomitable
5.0%inclusion25 decks498 decks
4%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
5.0%inclusion25 decks498 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Uncivil Unrest
41%inclusion202 decks498 decks
39%synergy
Resourceful Defense
36%inclusion180 decks498 decks
31%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
35%inclusion173 decks498 decks
31%synergy
Felidar Retreat
32%inclusion158 decks498 decks
30%synergy
All Will Be One
25%inclusion124 decks498 decks
20%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
19%inclusion96 decks498 decks
16%synergy
Inexorable Tide
18%inclusion90 decks498 decks
13%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
16%inclusion82 decks498 decks
16%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
15%inclusion76 decks498 decks
14%synergy
Tempered Steel
12%inclusion60 decks498 decks
11%synergy
True Conviction
12%inclusion59 decks498 decks
11%synergy
Gleam of Authority
11%inclusion53 decks498 decks
11%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
10%inclusion20 decks199 decks
-2%synergy
Citadel Siege
9.4%inclusion47 decks498 decks
9%synergy
Storm the Vault
6.6%inclusion33 decks498 decks
4%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
6.2%inclusion31 decks498 decks
2%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.8%inclusion29 decks498 decks
2%synergy
Artificer Class
5.2%inclusion26 decks498 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.0%inclusion25 decks498 decks
-8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
12%inclusion60 decks498 decks
11%synergy
Basri Ket
8.0%inclusion40 decks498 decks
8%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
6.0%inclusion30 decks498 decks
4%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.4%inclusion8 decks149 decks
-1%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
5.2%inclusion26 decks498 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
46%inclusion231 decks498 decks
35%synergy
Seat of the Synod
34%inclusion168 decks498 decks
22%synergy
Great Furnace
32%inclusion158 decks498 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Den
31%inclusion156 decks498 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion120 decks498 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion117 decks498 decks
-11%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
20%inclusion99 decks498 decks
15%synergy
Buried Ruin
18%inclusion91 decks498 decks
8%synergy
Academy Ruins
18%inclusion91 decks498 decks
11%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
16%inclusion21 decks134 decks
6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
15%inclusion77 decks498 decks
8%synergy
Archway of Innovation
11%inclusion41 decks390 decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion51 decks498 decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion49 decks498 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.2%inclusion46 decks498 decks
3%synergy
Mech Hangar
8.8%inclusion44 decks498 decks
8%synergy
Restless Bivouac
7.4%inclusion37 decks498 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.6%inclusion26 decks393 decks
4%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
6.3%inclusion15 decks237 decks
5%synergy
High Market
6.2%inclusion31 decks498 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.0%inclusion30 decks498 decks
1%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
5.8%inclusion29 decks498 decks
3%synergy
Drannith Ruins
5.6%inclusion28 decks498 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion463 decks498 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion440 decks498 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Signet
46%inclusion227 decks498 decks
12%synergy
Boros Signet
41%inclusion205 decks498 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
38%inclusion190 decks498 decks
-7%synergy
Izzet Signet
38%inclusion189 decks498 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
37%inclusion182 decks498 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
35%inclusion175 decks498 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion171 decks498 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
27%inclusion136 decks498 decks
14%synergy
Solar Array
22%inclusion29 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion78 decks498 decks
-8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion74 decks498 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion60 decks498 decks
-1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
9.4%inclusion47 decks498 decks
1%synergy
The Aetherspark
8.4%inclusion20 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.8%inclusion34 decks498 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.4%inclusion32 decks498 decks
4%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
6.4%inclusion32 decks498 decks
5%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
6.2%inclusion31 decks498 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
5.8%inclusion29 decks498 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion492 decks498 decks
4%synergy
Island
99%inclusion491 decks498 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion488 decks498 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion470 decks498 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Monastery
63%inclusion313 decks498 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion275 decks498 decks
-6%synergy
Raugrin Triome
44%inclusion217 decks498 decks
6%synergy
Prairie Stream
42%inclusion211 decks498 decks
2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
39%inclusion195 decks498 decks
-10%synergy
Glacial Fortress
39%inclusion192 decks498 decks
-14%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
38%inclusion190 decks498 decks
-3%synergy
Sacred Foundry
37%inclusion184 decks498 decks
-3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
37%inclusion182 decks498 decks
-14%synergy
Steam Vents
35%inclusion174 decks498 decks
-5%synergy
Sea of Clouds
35%inclusion173 decks498 decks
3%synergy
Battlefield Forge
34%inclusion171 decks498 decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
32%inclusion157 decks498 decks
4%synergy
Spectator Seating
31%inclusion152 decks498 decks
0%synergy
Shivan Reef
30%inclusion148 decks498 decks
-10%synergy
Training Center
29%inclusion146 decks498 decks
-3%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
28%inclusion137 decks498 decks
15%synergy
Razortide Bridge
28%inclusion137 decks498 decks
15%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
27%inclusion136 decks498 decks
16%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
27%inclusion134 decks498 decks
-7%synergy
Spire of Industry
27%inclusion132 decks498 decks
14%synergy
Deserted Beach
24%inclusion121 decks498 decks
2%synergy
Perilous Landscape
24%inclusion92 decks390 decks
4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
23%inclusion113 decks498 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
22%inclusion112 decks498 decks
-4%synergy
Sundown Pass
22%inclusion111 decks498 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
22%inclusion109 decks498 decks
-8%synergy
Arid Mesa
22%inclusion108 decks498 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
21%inclusion103 decks498 decks
-7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion102 decks498 decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Chancery
20%inclusion101 decks498 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion100 decks498 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Triumph
20%inclusion100 decks498 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Garrison
20%inclusion99 decks498 decks
10%synergy
Power Depot
18%inclusion90 decks498 decks
16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion90 decks498 decks
-9%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
18%inclusion89 decks498 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion72 decks498 decks
3%synergy
Port Town
14%inclusion69 decks498 decks
-5%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
12%inclusion62 decks498 decks
-10%synergy
Radiant Summit
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
-2%synergy
Rugged Prairie
10%inclusion48 decks498 decks
-11%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
9.4%inclusion47 decks498 decks
4%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
8.8%inclusion44 decks498 decks
-14%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
8.6%inclusion43 decks498 decks
-9%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
8.2%inclusion41 decks498 decks
-7%synergy