Optimus Prime, Hero (Commander) - Budget +1/+1 Counters

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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Baxter, Fly in the Ointment
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Arcade Cabinet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Raphael, the Muscle
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
72%inclusion33 decks46 decks
70%synergy
Abzan Falconer
67%inclusion31 decks46 decks
66%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
56%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
55%synergy
Together Forever
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
49%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
49%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
47%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
45%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
45%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Unbreakable Formation
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
44%synergy
Thrummingbird
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
43%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
-18%synergy
Steel Overseer
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
37%synergy
Experimental Augury
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
37%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Lux Artillery
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
40%synergy
Foundry Inspector
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
43%synergy
Creatures
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
37%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
37%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Surge Conductor
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
19%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Grateful Apparition
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Axgard Artisan
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Thundering Raiju
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Towashi Guide-Bot
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Bronze Guardian
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Arcbound Stinger
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Arcbound Prototype
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Mindless Automaton
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
19%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Lion Sash
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Victory's Envoy
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Depthshaker Titan
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
11%synergy
Winged Hive Tyrant
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Etched Oracle
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Arcbound Slasher
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Diversion Unit
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Arcbound Whelp
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Arcbound Slith
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Negate
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Path to Exile
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
-12%synergy
Dispatch
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Generous Gift
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Counterspell
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Reject Imperfection
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Boros Charm
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Disenchant
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Serum Snare
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Unbounded Potential
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Wear // Tear
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Take Up the Shield
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Spectral Interference
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Contractual Safeguard
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Volt Charge
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Ripples of Potential
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Aetherize
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Slip Out the Back
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Steady Progress
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Abrade
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Tune the Narrative
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Aether Spike
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Divine Resilience
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-14%synergy
Jeskai Charm
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Scale Blessing
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Wake the Past
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
20%synergy
One with the Machine
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Thoughtcast
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Austere Command
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Voyage Home
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Requisition Raid
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Wave Goodbye
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Collective Effort
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Contentious Plan
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-12%synergy
Reckless Handling
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Faithless Looting
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Basri's Solidarity
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
9%synergy
From Father to Son
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Stock Up
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Tune Up
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Delete
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Fumigate
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Rip Apart
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Campus Renovation
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Bident of Thassa
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
8%synergy
The Key to the Vault
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Insight Engine
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Salvation Engine
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Forge
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Mechtitan Core
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Sculpting Steel
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Animation Module
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Moxite Refinery
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Repurposing Bay
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Rangers' Refueler
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Mangler
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Aether Syphon
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Cloud Key
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Contagion Clasp
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Throne of Geth
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Passenger Ferry
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-4%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Felidar Retreat
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Resourceful Defense
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Tempered Steel
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Citadel Siege
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Inexorable Tide
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Rising of the Day
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Gleam of Authority
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
True Conviction
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Spider-Man No More
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Weapons Manufacturing
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Seat of the Synod
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Den
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Restless Bivouac
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Great Furnace
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Karn's Bastion
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-23%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Archway of Innovation
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Mech Hangar
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Drannith Ruins
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion40 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion39 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Signet
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Commander's Sphere
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Izzet Signet
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Boros Signet
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Progress
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
-13%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
-16%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Solar Array
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-15%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Solar Transformer
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Pristine Talisman
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Hedron Archive
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion46 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Island
100%inclusion46 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion46 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion42 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Monastery
76%inclusion35 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Evolving Wilds
67%inclusion31 decks46 decks
40%synergy
Prairie Stream
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
-11%synergy
Razortide Bridge
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Temple of Triumph
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Azorius Chancery
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Boros Garrison
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
-17%synergy
Glacial Fortress
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
-22%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Sulfur Falls
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
-20%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Myriad Landscape
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Perilous Landscape
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Tranquil Cove
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Shivan Reef
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
-18%synergy
Battlefield Forge
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
-21%synergy
Power Depot
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Port Town
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Spire of Industry
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Glittering Massif
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Radiant Summit
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-22%synergy
Boros Guildgate
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Sacred Peaks
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Molten Tributary
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Rugged Prairie
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-14%synergy
Thriving Heath
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-16%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Isle
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Opal Palace
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy