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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
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Lasting Tarfire
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Hidden Hideout
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Big Mother Mouser
4.9%inclusion2 decks41 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Abzan Falconer
66%inclusion307 decks468 decks
64%synergy
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
60%inclusion282 decks468 decks
59%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
59%inclusion278 decks468 decks
57%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
52%inclusion245 decks468 decks
51%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
52%inclusion243 decks468 decks
51%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
56%inclusion263 decks468 decks
50%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
50%inclusion234 decks468 decks
49%synergy
Steel Overseer
58%inclusion273 decks468 decks
48%synergy
Together Forever
45%inclusion211 decks468 decks
44%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
45%inclusion209 decks468 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion298 decks468 decks
-4%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
54%inclusion251 decks468 decks
41%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion230 decks468 decks
0%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
48%inclusion223 decks468 decks
35%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
47%inclusion221 decks468 decks
37%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
46%inclusion87 decks191 decks
29%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
45%inclusion209 decks468 decks
42%synergy
Dispatch
44%inclusion206 decks468 decks
30%synergy
Foundry Inspector
44%inclusion206 decks468 decks
37%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
44%inclusion85 decks194 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
19%inclusion87 decks468 decks
5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
14%inclusion64 decks468 decks
-5%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion61 decks468 decks
-6%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
13%inclusion60 decks468 decks
-4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
12%inclusion58 decks468 decks
-3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion50 decks468 decks
-5%synergy
Jeska's Will
9.2%inclusion43 decks468 decks
-4%synergy
Farewell
8.3%inclusion39 decks468 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Thrummingbird
43%inclusion203 decks468 decks
34%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
41%inclusion192 decks468 decks
40%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
40%inclusion187 decks468 decks
39%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
38%inclusion178 decks468 decks
34%synergy
Danny Pink
37%inclusion175 decks468 decks
36%synergy
Surge Conductor
37%inclusion71 decks191 decks
24%synergy
Esper Sentinel
37%inclusion172 decks468 decks
17%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
36%inclusion155 decks427 decks
28%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
36%inclusion169 decks468 decks
36%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
36%inclusion167 decks468 decks
19%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
36%inclusion167 decks468 decks
35%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
35%inclusion72 decks204 decks
25%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
35%inclusion164 decks468 decks
35%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
35%inclusion147 decks424 decks
34%synergy
Thundering Raiju
33%inclusion153 decks468 decks
31%synergy
Lion Sash
31%inclusion144 decks468 decks
29%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
31%inclusion143 decks468 decks
18%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
29%inclusion136 decks468 decks
29%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
29%inclusion135 decks468 decks
23%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
28%inclusion133 decks468 decks
28%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
28%inclusion132 decks468 decks
24%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
28%inclusion130 decks468 decks
27%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
26%inclusion122 decks468 decks
26%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
26%inclusion48 decks185 decks
24%synergy
Grateful Apparition
25%inclusion119 decks468 decks
22%synergy
Bronze Guardian
25%inclusion117 decks468 decks
23%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
24%inclusion114 decks468 decks
24%synergy
Axgard Artisan
23%inclusion108 decks468 decks
23%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
23%inclusion107 decks468 decks
16%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
22%inclusion103 decks468 decks
21%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
22%inclusion103 decks468 decks
21%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
20%inclusion93 decks468 decks
18%synergy
Arcbound Reclaimer
20%inclusion93 decks468 decks
19%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
20%inclusion92 decks468 decks
19%synergy
Arcbound Crusher
20%inclusion92 decks468 decks
19%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
19%inclusion91 decks468 decks
19%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
19%inclusion89 decks468 decks
19%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
18%inclusion84 decks468 decks
12%synergy
Elite Scaleguard
18%inclusion84 decks468 decks
18%synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
18%inclusion83 decks468 decks
17%synergy
Walking Ballista
17%inclusion80 decks468 decks
14%synergy
Hangarback Walker
17%inclusion79 decks468 decks
13%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
16%inclusion69 decks427 decks
13%synergy
Reluctant Role Model
16%inclusion60 decks379 decks
15%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
15%inclusion72 decks468 decks
7%synergy
Filigree Vector
15%inclusion69 decks468 decks
12%synergy
Thought Monitor
14%inclusion66 decks468 decks
7%synergy
SP//dr, Piloted by Peni
14%inclusion26 decks185 decks
13%synergy
Generous Pup
14%inclusion47 decks339 decks
14%synergy
Mindless Automaton
14%inclusion64 decks468 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
44%inclusion204 decks468 decks
8%synergy
Boros Charm
41%inclusion194 decks468 decks
20%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
36%inclusion169 decks468 decks
29%synergy
Experimental Augury
33%inclusion153 decks468 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion146 decks468 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion142 decks468 decks
9%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion88 decks468 decks
3%synergy
Ripples of Potential
17%inclusion81 decks468 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
16%inclusion73 decks468 decks
4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
15%inclusion69 decks468 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion57 decks468 decks
-4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion52 decks468 decks
-9%synergy
Serum Snare
10%inclusion46 decks468 decks
9%synergy
Slip Out the Back
9.4%inclusion44 decks468 decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
8.8%inclusion41 decks468 decks
-2%synergy
Wear // Tear
8.5%inclusion40 decks468 decks
2%synergy
Reject Imperfection
8.3%inclusion39 decks468 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.3%inclusion39 decks468 decks
-1%synergy
Disenchant
8.1%inclusion38 decks468 decks
6%synergy
Unbounded Potential
7.9%inclusion37 decks468 decks
8%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
7.7%inclusion36 decks468 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.5%inclusion35 decks468 decks
-4%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.8%inclusion32 decks468 decks
6%synergy
Scale Blessing
6.8%inclusion32 decks468 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
6.6%inclusion31 decks468 decks
-11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
6.6%inclusion31 decks468 decks
-7%synergy
Scour for Scrap
5.9%inclusion11 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
5.8%inclusion27 decks468 decks
-14%synergy
Volt Charge
5.6%inclusion26 decks468 decks
5%synergy
Steady Progress
5.1%inclusion24 decks468 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Wake the Past
39%inclusion181 decks468 decks
28%synergy
Damning Verdict
39%inclusion181 decks468 decks
36%synergy
Organic Extinction
31%inclusion145 decks468 decks
23%synergy
Wave Goodbye
29%inclusion134 decks468 decks
27%synergy
Thoughtcast
25%inclusion115 decks468 decks
21%synergy
Fabricate
24%inclusion114 decks468 decks
17%synergy
Requisition Raid
22%inclusion100 decks454 decks
20%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion95 decks468 decks
-2%synergy
One with the Machine
19%inclusion91 decks468 decks
16%synergy
Contentious Plan
17%inclusion79 decks468 decks
14%synergy
Voyage Home
15%inclusion41 decks280 decks
12%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion52 decks468 decks
0%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
10%inclusion45 decks468 decks
9%synergy
Collective Effort
8.8%inclusion41 decks468 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
7.1%inclusion33 decks468 decks
-2%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
6.2%inclusion29 decks468 decks
5%synergy
Dance of the Manse
6.2%inclusion29 decks468 decks
5%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.0%inclusion28 decks468 decks
-7%synergy
Basri's Solidarity
5.8%inclusion27 decks468 decks
6%synergy
Invoke Justice
5.6%inclusion26 decks468 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
43%inclusion201 decks468 decks
40%synergy
Lux Artillery
40%inclusion186 decks468 decks
34%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion162 decks468 decks
10%synergy
Unwinding Clock
25%inclusion116 decks468 decks
19%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
25%inclusion47 decks191 decks
11%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
17%inclusion79 decks468 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion77 decks468 decks
-8%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
16%inclusion73 decks468 decks
13%synergy
Bident of Thassa
15%inclusion69 decks468 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion68 decks468 decks
4%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
15%inclusion68 decks468 decks
13%synergy
Insight Engine
14%inclusion27 decks191 decks
1%synergy
Salvation Engine
11%inclusion31 decks278 decks
10%synergy
Mechtitan Core
11%inclusion50 decks468 decks
10%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
10%inclusion49 decks468 decks
7%synergy
Cloud Key
10%inclusion46 decks468 decks
3%synergy
Throne of Geth
9.4%inclusion44 decks468 decks
9%synergy
Sculpting Steel
8.8%inclusion41 decks468 decks
6%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
8.4%inclusion16 decks191 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Forge
8.1%inclusion38 decks468 decks
3%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
8.0%inclusion13 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Moxite Refinery
7.9%inclusion15 decks191 decks
-1%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.4%inclusion30 decks468 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Forge
6.4%inclusion30 decks468 decks
5%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
6.0%inclusion27 decks450 decks
3%synergy
The Key to the Vault
5.9%inclusion27 decks458 decks
3%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
5.6%inclusion26 decks468 decks
5%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
5.5%inclusion23 decks419 decks
0%synergy
The Seriema
5.4%inclusion11 decks204 decks
0%synergy
Animation Module
5.3%inclusion25 decks468 decks
5%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
5.3%inclusion25 decks468 decks
5%synergy
Repurposing Bay
5.3%inclusion15 decks285 decks
4%synergy
Contagion Clasp
5.1%inclusion24 decks468 decks
4%synergy
Imposter Mech
5.1%inclusion24 decks468 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Resourceful Defense
38%inclusion179 decks468 decks
32%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
37%inclusion171 decks468 decks
35%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
34%inclusion161 decks468 decks
31%synergy
Felidar Retreat
29%inclusion135 decks468 decks
28%synergy
All Will Be One
24%inclusion113 decks468 decks
19%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
19%inclusion90 decks468 decks
16%synergy
Inexorable Tide
18%inclusion83 decks468 decks
12%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
15%inclusion69 decks468 decks
15%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
13%inclusion63 decks468 decks
12%synergy
True Conviction
12%inclusion56 decks468 decks
11%synergy
Tempered Steel
12%inclusion54 decks468 decks
11%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
10%inclusion26 decks251 decks
-2%synergy
Gleam of Authority
9.0%inclusion42 decks468 decks
9%synergy
Citadel Siege
7.7%inclusion36 decks468 decks
8%synergy
Storm the Vault
6.6%inclusion31 decks468 decks
4%synergy
Artificer Class
5.8%inclusion27 decks468 decks
5%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.1%inclusion24 decks468 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
13%inclusion61 decks468 decks
12%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
8.3%inclusion17 decks206 decks
3%synergy
Basri Ket
6.0%inclusion28 decks468 decks
6%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
6.0%inclusion28 decks468 decks
4%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
5.3%inclusion25 decks468 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
48%inclusion226 decks468 decks
35%synergy
Seat of the Synod
38%inclusion178 decks468 decks
25%synergy
Great Furnace
36%inclusion169 decks468 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Den
35%inclusion166 decks468 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion113 decks468 decks
-10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion106 decks468 decks
3%synergy
Buried Ruin
22%inclusion101 decks468 decks
10%synergy
Academy Ruins
21%inclusion96 decks468 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
20%inclusion94 decks468 decks
16%synergy
Inventors' Fair
17%inclusion80 decks468 decks
10%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
15%inclusion29 decks194 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion50 decks468 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion48 decks468 decks
2%synergy
Archway of Innovation
10%inclusion43 decks424 decks
5%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion45 decks468 decks
4%synergy
Mech Hangar
7.9%inclusion37 decks468 decks
7%synergy
High Market
7.1%inclusion33 decks468 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.0%inclusion30 decks427 decks
5%synergy
Restless Bivouac
6.2%inclusion29 decks468 decks
5%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
6.0%inclusion28 decks468 decks
4%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
5.6%inclusion16 decks285 decks
5%synergy
Nesting Grounds
5.6%inclusion26 decks468 decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.6%inclusion26 decks468 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion436 decks468 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion417 decks468 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Signet
43%inclusion201 decks468 decks
11%synergy
Boros Signet
38%inclusion177 decks468 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
38%inclusion177 decks468 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
37%inclusion175 decks468 decks
-8%synergy
Izzet Signet
37%inclusion172 decks468 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
34%inclusion161 decks468 decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion147 decks468 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
25%inclusion118 decks468 decks
13%synergy
Solar Array
25%inclusion47 decks191 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion75 decks468 decks
-8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion70 decks468 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion56 decks468 decks
-1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion49 decks468 decks
1%synergy
The Aetherspark
8.4%inclusion24 decks285 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.8%inclusion32 decks468 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.6%inclusion31 decks468 decks
3%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
6.2%inclusion29 decks468 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
6.0%inclusion28 decks468 decks
1%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.3%inclusion25 decks468 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion462 decks468 decks
4%synergy
Island
98%inclusion459 decks468 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion456 decks468 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion443 decks468 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Monastery
63%inclusion295 decks468 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion254 decks468 decks
-7%synergy
Raugrin Triome
43%inclusion199 decks468 decks
6%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
40%inclusion189 decks468 decks
-11%synergy
Glacial Fortress
40%inclusion188 decks468 decks
-14%synergy
Prairie Stream
40%inclusion188 decks468 decks
1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
39%inclusion184 decks468 decks
-13%synergy
Sacred Foundry
39%inclusion182 decks468 decks
-2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
38%inclusion180 decks468 decks
-3%synergy
Battlefield Forge
36%inclusion168 decks468 decks
-6%synergy
Steam Vents
35%inclusion166 decks468 decks
-5%synergy
Sea of Clouds
34%inclusion159 decks468 decks
3%synergy
Shivan Reef
31%inclusion147 decks468 decks
-10%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
31%inclusion145 decks468 decks
19%synergy
Spectator Seating
31%inclusion144 decks468 decks
1%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
31%inclusion143 decks468 decks
18%synergy
Razortide Bridge
30%inclusion142 decks468 decks
17%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion140 decks468 decks
3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
30%inclusion140 decks468 decks
-6%synergy
Training Center
29%inclusion137 decks468 decks
-2%synergy
Spire of Industry
27%inclusion127 decks468 decks
14%synergy
Deserted Beach
24%inclusion114 decks468 decks
2%synergy
Perilous Landscape
23%inclusion97 decks424 decks
4%synergy
Sundown Pass
22%inclusion105 decks468 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
22%inclusion104 decks468 decks
-7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
22%inclusion103 decks468 decks
0%synergy
Arid Mesa
21%inclusion100 decks468 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
21%inclusion99 decks468 decks
-6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion95 decks468 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
19%inclusion91 decks468 decks
-8%synergy
Azorius Chancery
19%inclusion90 decks468 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion89 decks468 decks
2%synergy
Power Depot
19%inclusion89 decks468 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Triumph
19%inclusion88 decks468 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Garrison
18%inclusion86 decks468 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion83 decks468 decks
-10%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
17%inclusion78 decks468 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion64 decks468 decks
3%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
13%inclusion61 decks468 decks
-10%synergy
Port Town
12%inclusion56 decks468 decks
-6%synergy
Rugged Prairie
11%inclusion53 decks468 decks
-11%synergy
Radiant Summit
11%inclusion21 decks191 decks
-1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
11%inclusion50 decks468 decks
-13%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
10%inclusion48 decks468 decks
5%synergy
Tranquil Cove
9.0%inclusion42 decks468 decks
2%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
8.1%inclusion38 decks468 decks
1%synergy