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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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Lasting Tarfire
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Aang, Swift Savior
2.7%inclusion2 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Secret Tunnel
1.4%inclusion1 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Abzan Falconer
67%inclusion318 decks473 decks
65%synergy
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
59%inclusion280 decks473 decks
58%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
60%inclusion285 decks473 decks
58%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
57%inclusion270 decks473 decks
51%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
52%inclusion247 decks473 decks
51%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
51%inclusion243 decks473 decks
50%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
49%inclusion231 decks473 decks
48%synergy
Steel Overseer
56%inclusion267 decks473 decks
47%synergy
Together Forever
47%inclusion222 decks473 decks
46%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
43%inclusion205 decks473 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion305 decks473 decks
-4%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
52%inclusion248 decks473 decks
40%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion236 decks473 decks
1%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
49%inclusion230 decks473 decks
39%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
46%inclusion218 decks473 decks
33%synergy
Thrummingbird
44%inclusion208 decks473 decks
35%synergy
The Ozolith
44%inclusion206 decks473 decks
41%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion206 decks473 decks
8%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
43%inclusion66 decks153 decks
26%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
43%inclusion203 decks473 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
19%inclusion89 decks473 decks
5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
14%inclusion65 decks473 decks
-5%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion64 decks473 decks
-6%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14%inclusion64 decks473 decks
-4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
11%inclusion53 decks473 decks
-4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion48 decks473 decks
-5%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.7%inclusion41 decks473 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
43%inclusion203 decks473 decks
40%synergy
Foundry Inspector
42%inclusion198 decks473 decks
35%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
41%inclusion193 decks473 decks
40%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
38%inclusion182 decks473 decks
38%synergy
Danny Pink
38%inclusion182 decks473 decks
37%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
38%inclusion181 decks473 decks
38%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
37%inclusion177 decks473 decks
37%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
37%inclusion174 decks473 decks
20%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
37%inclusion174 decks473 decks
33%synergy
Esper Sentinel
37%inclusion174 decks473 decks
17%synergy
Thundering Raiju
36%inclusion169 decks473 decks
34%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
36%inclusion141 decks397 decks
27%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
35%inclusion138 decks394 decks
34%synergy
Lion Sash
33%inclusion157 decks473 decks
31%synergy
Surge Conductor
33%inclusion50 decks153 decks
19%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
31%inclusion148 decks473 decks
27%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
30%inclusion142 decks473 decks
30%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
30%inclusion141 decks473 decks
29%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
30%inclusion50 decks168 decks
19%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
29%inclusion136 decks473 decks
17%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
29%inclusion135 decks473 decks
28%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
27%inclusion127 decks473 decks
21%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
27%inclusion126 decks473 decks
26%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
26%inclusion123 decks473 decks
26%synergy
Grateful Apparition
26%inclusion122 decks473 decks
22%synergy
Axgard Artisan
25%inclusion120 decks473 decks
25%synergy
Bronze Guardian
25%inclusion118 decks473 decks
23%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
22%inclusion105 decks473 decks
21%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
22%inclusion103 decks473 decks
21%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
22%inclusion103 decks473 decks
21%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
21%inclusion31 decks146 decks
19%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
21%inclusion100 decks473 decks
19%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
21%inclusion99 decks473 decks
15%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
21%inclusion99 decks473 decks
21%synergy
Elite Scaleguard
20%inclusion96 decks473 decks
20%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
20%inclusion95 decks473 decks
19%synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
20%inclusion95 decks473 decks
20%synergy
Arcbound Crusher
19%inclusion92 decks473 decks
19%synergy
Arcbound Reclaimer
19%inclusion91 decks473 decks
19%synergy
Hangarback Walker
19%inclusion88 decks473 decks
15%synergy
Walking Ballista
18%inclusion84 decks473 decks
15%synergy
Reluctant Role Model
17%inclusion59 decks349 decks
17%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
16%inclusion63 decks397 decks
13%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
16%inclusion75 decks473 decks
10%synergy
Filigree Vector
15%inclusion72 decks473 decks
13%synergy
Thought Monitor
15%inclusion71 decks473 decks
8%synergy
Generous Pup
15%inclusion45 decks309 decks
14%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
14%inclusion54 decks377 decks
9%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
14%inclusion35 decks245 decks
12%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
14%inclusion36 decks253 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
42%inclusion197 decks473 decks
28%synergy
Boros Charm
41%inclusion196 decks473 decks
20%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
37%inclusion175 decks473 decks
30%synergy
Experimental Augury
34%inclusion162 decks473 decks
27%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion147 decks473 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
31%inclusion146 decks473 decks
9%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion92 decks473 decks
3%synergy
Ripples of Potential
15%inclusion72 decks473 decks
6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
15%inclusion72 decks473 decks
-3%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion72 decks473 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion57 decks473 decks
-4%synergy
Serum Snare
11%inclusion53 decks473 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion50 decks473 decks
-9%synergy
Slip Out the Back
10%inclusion46 decks473 decks
8%synergy
Reject Imperfection
9.1%inclusion43 decks473 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.9%inclusion42 decks473 decks
-1%synergy
Wear // Tear
8.9%inclusion42 decks473 decks
2%synergy
Unbounded Potential
8.7%inclusion41 decks473 decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
8.5%inclusion40 decks473 decks
-2%synergy
Disenchant
8.5%inclusion40 decks473 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.8%inclusion37 decks473 decks
-4%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
7.4%inclusion35 decks473 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
7.0%inclusion33 decks473 decks
6%synergy
Scale Blessing
7.0%inclusion33 decks473 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.0%inclusion33 decks473 decks
-7%synergy
Swan Song
5.9%inclusion28 decks473 decks
-11%synergy
Brainstorm
5.9%inclusion28 decks473 decks
-14%synergy
Steady Progress
5.7%inclusion27 decks473 decks
5%synergy
Volt Charge
5.5%inclusion26 decks473 decks
5%synergy
Scour for Scrap
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Damning Verdict
40%inclusion189 decks473 decks
38%synergy
Wake the Past
37%inclusion174 decks473 decks
27%synergy
Wave Goodbye
28%inclusion134 decks473 decks
27%synergy
Organic Extinction
28%inclusion132 decks473 decks
20%synergy
Thoughtcast
25%inclusion117 decks473 decks
21%synergy
Fabricate
23%inclusion109 decks473 decks
15%synergy
Requisition Raid
23%inclusion97 decks424 decks
21%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion97 decks473 decks
-2%synergy
One with the Machine
19%inclusion89 decks473 decks
16%synergy
Contentious Plan
18%inclusion87 decks473 decks
16%synergy
Voyage Home
16%inclusion39 decks248 decks
13%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
11%inclusion53 decks473 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion53 decks473 decks
0%synergy
Collective Effort
10%inclusion49 decks473 decks
10%synergy
Farewell
8.2%inclusion39 decks473 decks
-7%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
7.8%inclusion37 decks473 decks
6%synergy
Dance of the Manse
6.8%inclusion32 decks473 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
6.3%inclusion30 decks473 decks
-3%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.1%inclusion29 decks473 decks
-7%synergy
Basri's Solidarity
5.7%inclusion27 decks473 decks
6%synergy
Invoke Justice
5.5%inclusion26 decks473 decks
5%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
5.1%inclusion24 decks473 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
42%inclusion65 decks156 decks
33%synergy
Lux Artillery
40%inclusion190 decks473 decks
35%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion158 decks473 decks
9%synergy
Unwinding Clock
24%inclusion113 decks473 decks
18%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
22%inclusion34 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
18%inclusion84 decks473 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion80 decks473 decks
-8%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
17%inclusion79 decks473 decks
14%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
17%inclusion79 decks473 decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion71 decks473 decks
4%synergy
Bident of Thassa
15%inclusion69 decks473 decks
5%synergy
Insight Engine
12%inclusion18 decks153 decks
-2%synergy
Mechtitan Core
11%inclusion52 decks473 decks
10%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
11%inclusion52 decks473 decks
7%synergy
Salvation Engine
11%inclusion26 decks246 decks
9%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
10%inclusion15 decks153 decks
0%synergy
Throne of Geth
10%inclusion45 decks473 decks
9%synergy
Sculpting Steel
9.1%inclusion43 decks473 decks
7%synergy
Cloud Key
8.9%inclusion42 decks473 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Forge
8.2%inclusion39 decks473 decks
3%synergy
Moxite Refinery
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
-1%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.8%inclusion32 decks473 decks
5%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Repurposing Bay
6.3%inclusion16 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
6.1%inclusion29 decks473 decks
6%synergy
The Key to the Vault
6.1%inclusion26 decks428 decks
3%synergy
Contagion Clasp
5.9%inclusion28 decks473 decks
5%synergy
Animation Module
5.9%inclusion28 decks473 decks
5%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
5.5%inclusion26 decks473 decks
5%synergy
The Indomitable
5.5%inclusion26 decks473 decks
5%synergy
Imposter Mech
5.5%inclusion26 decks473 decks
4%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
5.5%inclusion23 decks420 decks
3%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
5.4%inclusion21 decks389 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Forge
5.3%inclusion25 decks473 decks
4%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
5.2%inclusion8 decks155 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Uncivil Unrest
38%inclusion182 decks473 decks
37%synergy
Resourceful Defense
37%inclusion173 decks473 decks
31%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
35%inclusion166 decks473 decks
31%synergy
Felidar Retreat
31%inclusion145 decks473 decks
29%synergy
All Will Be One
24%inclusion114 decks473 decks
19%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
19%inclusion91 decks473 decks
16%synergy
Inexorable Tide
17%inclusion82 decks473 decks
12%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
16%inclusion75 decks473 decks
16%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
14%inclusion64 decks473 decks
12%synergy
Tempered Steel
12%inclusion59 decks473 decks
11%synergy
True Conviction
12%inclusion58 decks473 decks
11%synergy
Gleam of Authority
10%inclusion48 decks473 decks
10%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
10%inclusion22 decks218 decks
-2%synergy
Citadel Siege
8.7%inclusion41 decks473 decks
8%synergy
Storm the Vault
6.6%inclusion31 decks473 decks
4%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
6.3%inclusion30 decks473 decks
3%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.9%inclusion28 decks473 decks
2%synergy
Artificer Class
5.5%inclusion26 decks473 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
12%inclusion57 decks473 decks
11%synergy
Basri Ket
7.6%inclusion36 decks473 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.5%inclusion11 decks170 decks
1%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
5.9%inclusion28 decks473 decks
4%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
5.5%inclusion26 decks473 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
47%inclusion220 decks473 decks
34%synergy
Seat of the Synod
36%inclusion170 decks473 decks
24%synergy
Great Furnace
34%inclusion159 decks473 decks
22%synergy
Ancient Den
33%inclusion156 decks473 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion117 decks473 decks
-9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion113 decks473 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
20%inclusion96 decks473 decks
16%synergy
Academy Ruins
19%inclusion92 decks473 decks
12%synergy
Buried Ruin
19%inclusion91 decks473 decks
8%synergy
Inventors' Fair
16%inclusion78 decks473 decks
9%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
15%inclusion23 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion51 decks473 decks
-2%synergy
Archway of Innovation
10%inclusion41 decks394 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion46 decks473 decks
1%synergy
Mech Hangar
8.9%inclusion42 decks473 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.7%inclusion41 decks473 decks
3%synergy
Restless Bivouac
7.4%inclusion35 decks473 decks
7%synergy
High Market
6.8%inclusion32 decks473 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.5%inclusion26 decks397 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.3%inclusion30 decks473 decks
1%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
6.3%inclusion16 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
6.1%inclusion29 decks473 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.5%inclusion26 decks473 decks
1%synergy
Nesting Grounds
5.5%inclusion26 decks473 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion442 decks473 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion422 decks473 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Signet
45%inclusion213 decks473 decks
12%synergy
Boros Signet
40%inclusion191 decks473 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
38%inclusion182 decks473 decks
-6%synergy
Izzet Signet
38%inclusion180 decks473 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
38%inclusion178 decks473 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
36%inclusion171 decks473 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion156 decks473 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
26%inclusion125 decks473 decks
13%synergy
Solar Array
24%inclusion37 decks153 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion77 decks473 decks
-8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion71 decks473 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion55 decks473 decks
-1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion48 decks473 decks
1%synergy
The Aetherspark
8.3%inclusion21 decks253 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.2%inclusion34 decks473 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.6%inclusion31 decks473 decks
4%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
6.3%inclusion30 decks473 decks
5%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.9%inclusion28 decks473 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
5.9%inclusion28 decks473 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion467 decks473 decks
4%synergy
Island
99%inclusion466 decks473 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion462 decks473 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion446 decks473 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Monastery
63%inclusion298 decks473 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion263 decks473 decks
-6%synergy
Raugrin Triome
43%inclusion203 decks473 decks
6%synergy
Prairie Stream
42%inclusion200 decks473 decks
2%synergy
Glacial Fortress
39%inclusion186 decks473 decks
-14%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
39%inclusion186 decks473 decks
-11%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
38%inclusion179 decks473 decks
-3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
37%inclusion177 decks473 decks
-14%synergy
Sacred Foundry
37%inclusion175 decks473 decks
-3%synergy
Battlefield Forge
35%inclusion165 decks473 decks
-7%synergy
Steam Vents
35%inclusion164 decks473 decks
-5%synergy
Sea of Clouds
34%inclusion162 decks473 decks
3%synergy
Spectator Seating
30%inclusion143 decks473 decks
0%synergy
Shivan Reef
30%inclusion142 decks473 decks
-11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion141 decks473 decks
2%synergy
Training Center
29%inclusion138 decks473 decks
-2%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
29%inclusion137 decks473 decks
17%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
29%inclusion136 decks473 decks
16%synergy
Razortide Bridge
28%inclusion134 decks473 decks
16%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
28%inclusion133 decks473 decks
-7%synergy
Spire of Industry
28%inclusion131 decks473 decks
15%synergy
Deserted Beach
25%inclusion116 decks473 decks
2%synergy
Perilous Landscape
24%inclusion94 decks394 decks
5%synergy
Sundown Pass
23%inclusion108 decks473 decks
3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
23%inclusion107 decks473 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
22%inclusion103 decks473 decks
-5%synergy
Flooded Strand
22%inclusion103 decks473 decks
-8%synergy
Arid Mesa
21%inclusion100 decks473 decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Chancery
21%inclusion97 decks473 decks
8%synergy
Boros Garrison
20%inclusion96 decks473 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion96 decks473 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
20%inclusion95 decks473 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Triumph
19%inclusion91 decks473 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion90 decks473 decks
2%synergy
Power Depot
19%inclusion90 decks473 decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion84 decks473 decks
-10%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
18%inclusion84 decks473 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion67 decks473 decks
3%synergy
Port Town
13%inclusion61 decks473 decks
-6%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
12%inclusion56 decks473 decks
-10%synergy
Radiant Summit
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
-2%synergy
Rugged Prairie
10%inclusion47 decks473 decks
-12%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
10%inclusion46 decks473 decks
4%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
10%inclusion45 decks473 decks
-14%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
8.2%inclusion39 decks473 decks
-9%synergy
Tranquil Cove
7.8%inclusion37 decks473 decks
0%synergy