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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Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
77%inclusion36 decks47 decks
75%synergy
Abzan Falconer
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
62%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
59%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
58%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
52%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
48%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
48%synergy
Together Forever
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
48%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
46%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
-13%synergy
Foundry Inspector
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
44%synergy
Steel Overseer
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
41%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Lux Artillery
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
41%synergy
Thrummingbird
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
44%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
44%synergy
Experimental Augury
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Creatures
Etherium Sculptor
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
39%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
40%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Surge Conductor
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
17%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Grateful Apparition
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Thundering Raiju
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Bronze Guardian
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Axgard Artisan
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
23%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Arcbound Stinger
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Arcbound Prototype
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Towashi Guide-Bot
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Depthshaker Titan
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Arcbound Slasher
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Mindless Automaton
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Victory's Envoy
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Lion Sash
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Arcbound Slith
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Dragonscale General
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Diversion Unit
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Path to Exile
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Chaos Warp
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Negate
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Boros Charm
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Reject Imperfection
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Disenchant
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Serum Snare
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Wear // Tear
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Unbounded Potential
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Slip Out the Back
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Contractual Safeguard
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Take Up the Shield
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Spectral Interference
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Dovin's Veto
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Aetherize
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Volt Charge
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Abrade
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Steady Progress
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Tune the Narrative
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Aether Spike
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Divine Resilience
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Jeskai Charm
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Ripples of Potential
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Charm
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Scale Blessing
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Scour for Scrap
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Cerebral Download
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Wake the Past
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
26%synergy
One with the Machine
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Thoughtcast
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Requisition Raid
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Austere Command
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Voyage Home
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Collective Effort
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Wave Goodbye
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Contentious Plan
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Reckless Handling
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Basri's Solidarity
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
From Father to Son
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Stock Up
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Tune Up
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Delete
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Fumigate
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Rip Apart
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Campus Renovation
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Honor
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Bident of Thassa
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Salvation Engine
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
The Key to the Vault
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Insight Engine
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sculpting Steel
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Forge
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Mechtitan Core
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Animation Module
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Cloud Key
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Repurposing Bay
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Rangers' Refueler
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Mangler
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Aether Syphon
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Throne of Geth
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Ramosian Greatsword
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Passenger Ferry
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Moxite Refinery
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-3%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Felidar Retreat
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Tempered Steel
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Resourceful Defense
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Citadel Siege
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Weapons Manufacturing
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Rising of the Day
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Inexorable Tide
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Gleam of Authority
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Seat of the Synod
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Den
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Restless Bivouac
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Great Furnace
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Karn's Bastion
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-23%synergy
Archway of Innovation
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Mech Hangar
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Drannith Ruins
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion42 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion41 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Signet
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Izzet Signet
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Boros Signet
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Progress
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
-11%synergy
Mind Stone
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
-13%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
-14%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Solar Array
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-13%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Solar Transformer
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Pristine Talisman
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Hedron Archive
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion47 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Island
100%inclusion47 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion47 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion43 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Monastery
79%inclusion37 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Evolving Wilds
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
39%synergy
Prairie Stream
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Razortide Bridge
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Temple of Triumph
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Azorius Chancery
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Glacial Fortress
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
-19%synergy
Sulfur Falls
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
-17%synergy
Boros Garrison
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
-16%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Shivan Reef
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Battlefield Forge
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
-15%synergy
Perilous Landscape
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Tranquil Cove
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Power Depot
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Spire of Industry
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-18%synergy
Port Town
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Radiant Summit
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Boros Guildgate
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Sacred Peaks
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Glittering Massif
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Molten Tributary
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Isle
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Heath
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-16%synergy
Ferrous Lake
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-7%synergy