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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
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Secret Tunnel
1.9%inclusion1 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Aang, Swift Savior
1.9%inclusion1 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
1.9%inclusion1 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
0.8%inclusion1 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Abzan Falconer
68%inclusion334 decks493 decks
66%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
61%inclusion301 decks493 decks
58%synergy
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
58%inclusion288 decks493 decks
57%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
57%inclusion283 decks493 decks
52%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
53%inclusion259 decks493 decks
51%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
52%inclusion256 decks493 decks
51%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
49%inclusion244 decks493 decks
48%synergy
Steel Overseer
56%inclusion275 decks493 decks
47%synergy
Together Forever
47%inclusion231 decks493 decks
46%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
44%inclusion218 decks493 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion316 decks493 decks
-4%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
51%inclusion249 decks493 decks
39%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion245 decks493 decks
0%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
49%inclusion241 decks493 decks
39%synergy
Thrummingbird
44%inclusion219 decks493 decks
36%synergy
The Ozolith
44%inclusion216 decks493 decks
41%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
44%inclusion216 decks493 decks
31%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion215 decks493 decks
9%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
43%inclusion59 decks136 decks
26%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
43%inclusion211 decks493 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
18%inclusion91 decks493 decks
4%synergy
Smothering Tithe
14%inclusion70 decks493 decks
-5%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion70 decks493 decks
-6%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14%inclusion68 decks493 decks
-4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
11%inclusion53 decks493 decks
-5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion48 decks493 decks
-6%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.7%inclusion43 decks493 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Akki Battle Squad
42%inclusion209 decks493 decks
42%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
41%inclusion204 decks493 decks
38%synergy
Foundry Inspector
40%inclusion198 decks493 decks
33%synergy
Danny Pink
40%inclusion196 decks493 decks
38%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
40%inclusion195 decks493 decks
39%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
39%inclusion193 decks493 decks
39%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
38%inclusion189 decks493 decks
38%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
37%inclusion183 decks493 decks
20%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
37%inclusion181 decks493 decks
32%synergy
Esper Sentinel
37%inclusion181 decks493 decks
17%synergy
Thundering Raiju
37%inclusion180 decks493 decks
35%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
36%inclusion142 decks394 decks
35%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
36%inclusion143 decks397 decks
27%synergy
Lion Sash
34%inclusion168 decks493 decks
32%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
32%inclusion157 decks493 decks
31%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
31%inclusion155 decks493 decks
28%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
31%inclusion155 decks493 decks
31%synergy
Surge Conductor
30%inclusion41 decks136 decks
16%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
29%inclusion44 decks151 decks
18%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
29%inclusion142 decks493 decks
28%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
28%inclusion138 decks493 decks
16%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
28%inclusion136 decks493 decks
27%synergy
Grateful Apparition
28%inclusion136 decks493 decks
24%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
26%inclusion130 decks493 decks
26%synergy
Axgard Artisan
26%inclusion127 decks493 decks
25%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
26%inclusion127 decks493 decks
20%synergy
Bronze Guardian
24%inclusion117 decks493 decks
22%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
22%inclusion110 decks493 decks
21%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
22%inclusion109 decks493 decks
22%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
22%inclusion108 decks493 decks
20%synergy
Elite Scaleguard
22%inclusion107 decks493 decks
22%synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
22%inclusion106 decks493 decks
21%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
21%inclusion105 decks493 decks
21%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
21%inclusion104 decks493 decks
20%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
20%inclusion100 decks493 decks
19%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
20%inclusion100 decks493 decks
14%synergy
Arcbound Crusher
19%inclusion95 decks493 decks
19%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
19%inclusion24 decks129 decks
17%synergy
Arcbound Reclaimer
18%inclusion90 decks493 decks
18%synergy
Hangarback Walker
18%inclusion90 decks493 decks
15%synergy
Walking Ballista
18%inclusion87 decks493 decks
15%synergy
Reluctant Role Model
17%inclusion59 decks343 decks
17%synergy
Filigree Vector
17%inclusion82 decks493 decks
14%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
16%inclusion65 decks397 decks
14%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
15%inclusion75 decks493 decks
10%synergy
Generous Pup
15%inclusion45 decks301 decks
15%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
15%inclusion56 decks375 decks
10%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
15%inclusion72 decks493 decks
13%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
15%inclusion35 decks241 decks
12%synergy
Thought Monitor
14%inclusion70 decks493 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
42%inclusion209 decks493 decks
29%synergy
Boros Charm
41%inclusion202 decks493 decks
20%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
37%inclusion181 decks493 decks
30%synergy
Experimental Augury
35%inclusion173 decks493 decks
28%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion158 decks493 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
32%inclusion157 decks493 decks
10%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion93 decks493 decks
3%synergy
Dovin's Veto
15%inclusion75 decks493 decks
-3%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion74 decks493 decks
3%synergy
Ripples of Potential
13%inclusion66 decks493 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion60 decks493 decks
-4%synergy
Serum Snare
11%inclusion56 decks493 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion53 decks493 decks
-9%synergy
Slip Out the Back
10%inclusion49 decks493 decks
8%synergy
Unbounded Potential
9.3%inclusion46 decks493 decks
9%synergy
Disenchant
9.1%inclusion45 decks493 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.9%inclusion44 decks493 decks
-1%synergy
Wear // Tear
8.9%inclusion44 decks493 decks
2%synergy
Reject Imperfection
8.9%inclusion44 decks493 decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
8.3%inclusion41 decks493 decks
-2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.9%inclusion39 decks493 decks
-4%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
7.3%inclusion36 decks493 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.3%inclusion36 decks493 decks
-6%synergy
Scale Blessing
7.1%inclusion35 decks493 decks
7%synergy
Steady Progress
6.9%inclusion34 decks493 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.7%inclusion33 decks493 decks
6%synergy
Volt Charge
6.1%inclusion30 decks493 decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
5.5%inclusion27 decks493 decks
-11%synergy
Brainstorm
5.5%inclusion27 decks493 decks
-15%synergy
Sorceries
Damning Verdict
40%inclusion198 decks493 decks
38%synergy
Wake the Past
35%inclusion174 decks493 decks
26%synergy
Wave Goodbye
29%inclusion143 decks493 decks
28%synergy
Organic Extinction
27%inclusion133 decks493 decks
19%synergy
Thoughtcast
24%inclusion119 decks493 decks
20%synergy
Fabricate
24%inclusion116 decks493 decks
16%synergy
Requisition Raid
23%inclusion98 decks426 decks
21%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion106 decks493 decks
-1%synergy
Contentious Plan
20%inclusion99 decks493 decks
17%synergy
One with the Machine
18%inclusion91 decks493 decks
15%synergy
Voyage Home
16%inclusion37 decks236 decks
13%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
13%inclusion64 decks493 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion56 decks493 decks
0%synergy
Collective Effort
11%inclusion54 decks493 decks
10%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
8.5%inclusion42 decks493 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
7.7%inclusion38 decks493 decks
-7%synergy
Vandalblast
7.3%inclusion36 decks493 decks
-2%synergy
Basri's Solidarity
6.3%inclusion31 decks493 decks
6%synergy
Dance of the Manse
6.3%inclusion31 decks493 decks
5%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.3%inclusion31 decks493 decks
-7%synergy
Invoke Justice
6.1%inclusion30 decks493 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.3%inclusion26 decks493 decks
-8%synergy
Preordain
5.1%inclusion25 decks493 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
42%inclusion58 decks139 decks
33%synergy
Lux Artillery
40%inclusion195 decks493 decks
35%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion167 decks493 decks
9%synergy
Unwinding Clock
24%inclusion116 decks493 decks
18%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
21%inclusion29 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
18%inclusion87 decks493 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion85 decks493 decks
-7%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
16%inclusion81 decks493 decks
14%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
16%inclusion81 decks493 decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
16%inclusion77 decks493 decks
4%synergy
Bident of Thassa
15%inclusion72 decks493 decks
5%synergy
Insight Engine
12%inclusion16 decks136 decks
-2%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
11%inclusion15 decks136 decks
1%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
11%inclusion54 decks493 decks
7%synergy
Salvation Engine
11%inclusion25 decks234 decks
9%synergy
Mechtitan Core
11%inclusion52 decks493 decks
10%synergy
Throne of Geth
11%inclusion52 decks493 decks
10%synergy
Sculpting Steel
8.7%inclusion43 decks493 decks
6%synergy
Cloud Key
8.1%inclusion40 decks493 decks
2%synergy
Moxite Refinery
8.1%inclusion11 decks136 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Forge
7.9%inclusion39 decks493 decks
2%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
7.3%inclusion36 decks493 decks
6%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Contagion Clasp
6.5%inclusion32 decks493 decks
6%synergy
Repurposing Bay
6.2%inclusion15 decks241 decks
5%synergy
The Key to the Vault
6.0%inclusion26 decks431 decks
3%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
5.9%inclusion29 decks493 decks
5%synergy
Animation Module
5.9%inclusion29 decks493 decks
5%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
1%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
5.7%inclusion28 decks493 decks
5%synergy
The Indomitable
5.5%inclusion27 decks493 decks
5%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
5.4%inclusion21 decks389 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Forge
5.3%inclusion26 decks493 decks
4%synergy
Imposter Mech
5.3%inclusion26 decks493 decks
4%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
5.2%inclusion22 decks422 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Uncivil Unrest
40%inclusion199 decks493 decks
39%synergy
Resourceful Defense
37%inclusion180 decks493 decks
31%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
35%inclusion171 decks493 decks
31%synergy
Felidar Retreat
32%inclusion156 decks493 decks
30%synergy
All Will Be One
25%inclusion121 decks493 decks
20%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
19%inclusion94 decks493 decks
16%synergy
Inexorable Tide
18%inclusion88 decks493 decks
13%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
16%inclusion80 decks493 decks
16%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
15%inclusion74 decks493 decks
14%synergy
True Conviction
12%inclusion60 decks493 decks
11%synergy
Tempered Steel
12%inclusion58 decks493 decks
11%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
10%inclusion21 decks203 decks
-2%synergy
Gleam of Authority
10%inclusion50 decks493 decks
10%synergy
Citadel Siege
8.9%inclusion44 decks493 decks
9%synergy
Storm the Vault
6.5%inclusion32 decks493 decks
4%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
6.1%inclusion30 decks493 decks
2%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.7%inclusion28 decks493 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.1%inclusion25 decks493 decks
-7%synergy
Artificer Class
5.1%inclusion25 decks493 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
12%inclusion60 decks493 decks
11%synergy
Basri Ket
8.1%inclusion40 decks493 decks
8%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
5.7%inclusion28 decks493 decks
4%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
5.3%inclusion26 decks493 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
46%inclusion227 decks493 decks
34%synergy
Seat of the Synod
34%inclusion168 decks493 decks
22%synergy
Great Furnace
32%inclusion157 decks493 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Den
31%inclusion155 decks493 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion119 decks493 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion118 decks493 decks
-10%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
20%inclusion99 decks493 decks
16%synergy
Buried Ruin
18%inclusion91 decks493 decks
8%synergy
Academy Ruins
18%inclusion90 decks493 decks
11%synergy
Inventors' Fair
16%inclusion77 decks493 decks
8%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
15%inclusion21 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Archway of Innovation
10%inclusion41 decks394 decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion51 decks493 decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion48 decks493 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.3%inclusion46 decks493 decks
3%synergy
Mech Hangar
8.7%inclusion43 decks493 decks
8%synergy
Restless Bivouac
7.5%inclusion37 decks493 decks
7%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
6.6%inclusion16 decks241 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.5%inclusion26 decks397 decks
4%synergy
High Market
6.3%inclusion31 decks493 decks
6%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
5.9%inclusion29 decks493 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.9%inclusion29 decks493 decks
1%synergy
Drannith Ruins
5.5%inclusion27 decks493 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.1%inclusion25 decks493 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion459 decks493 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion437 decks493 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Signet
46%inclusion227 decks493 decks
13%synergy
Boros Signet
42%inclusion205 decks493 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Signet
39%inclusion191 decks493 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
39%inclusion190 decks493 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
37%inclusion182 decks493 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
35%inclusion175 decks493 decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion170 decks493 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
27%inclusion133 decks493 decks
13%synergy
Solar Array
22%inclusion30 decks136 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion79 decks493 decks
-8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion73 decks493 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion58 decks493 decks
-1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
9.1%inclusion45 decks493 decks
0%synergy
The Aetherspark
8.3%inclusion20 decks241 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.1%inclusion35 decks493 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.5%inclusion32 decks493 decks
4%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
6.1%inclusion30 decks493 decks
5%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
6.1%inclusion30 decks493 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
5.9%inclusion29 decks493 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion487 decks493 decks
4%synergy
Island
99%inclusion486 decks493 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion483 decks493 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion466 decks493 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Monastery
63%inclusion313 decks493 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion275 decks493 decks
-6%synergy
Raugrin Triome
43%inclusion214 decks493 decks
6%synergy
Prairie Stream
43%inclusion210 decks493 decks
2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
40%inclusion196 decks493 decks
-10%synergy
Glacial Fortress
39%inclusion194 decks493 decks
-14%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
38%inclusion187 decks493 decks
-3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
37%inclusion183 decks493 decks
-14%synergy
Sacred Foundry
37%inclusion182 decks493 decks
-3%synergy
Sea of Clouds
35%inclusion172 decks493 decks
4%synergy
Steam Vents
35%inclusion171 decks493 decks
-5%synergy
Battlefield Forge
35%inclusion171 decks493 decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
32%inclusion156 decks493 decks
4%synergy
Spectator Seating
31%inclusion151 decks493 decks
1%synergy
Shivan Reef
30%inclusion147 decks493 decks
-10%synergy
Training Center
29%inclusion144 decks493 decks
-3%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
28%inclusion137 decks493 decks
16%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
28%inclusion137 decks493 decks
16%synergy
Razortide Bridge
27%inclusion135 decks493 decks
15%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
27%inclusion133 decks493 decks
-8%synergy
Spire of Industry
27%inclusion131 decks493 decks
14%synergy
Deserted Beach
24%inclusion118 decks493 decks
1%synergy
Perilous Landscape
23%inclusion91 decks394 decks
4%synergy
Sundown Pass
23%inclusion111 decks493 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
23%inclusion111 decks493 decks
-4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
22%inclusion110 decks493 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
22%inclusion106 decks493 decks
-8%synergy
Arid Mesa
21%inclusion104 decks493 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
21%inclusion103 decks493 decks
-6%synergy
Azorius Chancery
21%inclusion102 decks493 decks
8%synergy
Boros Garrison
20%inclusion100 decks493 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion100 decks493 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Triumph
20%inclusion98 decks493 decks
-5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion98 decks493 decks
-8%synergy
Power Depot
18%inclusion90 decks493 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
18%inclusion90 decks493 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion89 decks493 decks
-10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion73 decks493 decks
3%synergy
Port Town
14%inclusion68 decks493 decks
-5%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
13%inclusion62 decks493 decks
-9%synergy
Radiant Summit
10%inclusion14 decks136 decks
-2%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
10%inclusion48 decks493 decks
4%synergy
Rugged Prairie
10%inclusion48 decks493 decks
-12%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
9.1%inclusion45 decks493 decks
-14%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
8.7%inclusion43 decks493 decks
-9%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
8.1%inclusion40 decks493 decks
-7%synergy