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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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Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
72%inclusion33 decks46 decks
70%synergy
Abzan Falconer
67%inclusion31 decks46 decks
66%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
62%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
56%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
54%synergy
Together Forever
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
51%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
49%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
49%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
47%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
-12%synergy
Experimental Augury
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
44%synergy
Steel Overseer
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
42%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
45%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
39%synergy
Thrummingbird
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
41%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Lux Artillery
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
42%synergy
Foundry Inspector
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
44%synergy
Creatures
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
41%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
41%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Axgard Artisan
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Grateful Apparition
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Surge Conductor
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Thundering Raiju
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Towashi Guide-Bot
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Arcbound Prototype
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Mindless Automaton
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Arcbound Stinger
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Bronze Guardian
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Arcbound Slasher
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Lion Sash
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Elite Scaleguard
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Victory's Envoy
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Dragonscale General
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Arcbound Slith
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Iron Apprentice
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Arcbound Crusher
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Danny Pink
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Thought Monitor
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Negate
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Path to Exile
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
-10%synergy
Generous Gift
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Dispatch
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Boros Charm
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Disenchant
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Counterspell
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
-11%synergy
Serum Snare
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Reject Imperfection
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Take Up the Shield
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Wear // Tear
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Unbounded Potential
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Spectral Interference
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%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
Abrade
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Slip Out the Back
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Dovin's Veto
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-10%synergy
Ripples of Potential
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Aetherize
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Scale Blessing
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Steady Progress
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Divine Resilience
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-14%synergy
Jeskai Charm
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-11%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Reality Heist
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Desynchronization
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Wake the Past
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Austere Command
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Thoughtcast
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Requisition Raid
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
24%synergy
One with the Machine
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Voyage Home
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Contentious Plan
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Collective Effort
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Wave Goodbye
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Basri's Solidarity
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Reckless Handling
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-14%synergy
Stock Up
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Tune Up
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Delete
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Fumigate
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Rip Apart
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Campus Renovation
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Combat Tutorial
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Starfall Invocation
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
From Father to Son
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
35%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Insight Engine
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Bident of Thassa
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Moxite Refinery
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
14%synergy
The Key to the Vault
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Mechtitan Core
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Sculpting Steel
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Forge
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Salvation Engine
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Animation Module
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Cloud Key
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Repurposing Bay
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Rangers' Refueler
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Midnight Mangler
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Aether Syphon
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Cloudspire Skycycle
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Passenger Ferry
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Contagion Clasp
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Throne of Geth
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Reactor
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Lux Cannon
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Warmaker Gunship
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-3%synergy
Galvanizing Sawship
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
The Seriema
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
37%synergy
Felidar Retreat
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Resourceful Defense
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Tempered Steel
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Citadel Siege
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Gleam of Authority
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Inexorable Tide
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Rising of the Day
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Spider-Man No More
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
True Conviction
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Weapons Manufacturing
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Den
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Seat of the Synod
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Restless Bivouac
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Karn's Bastion
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-19%synergy
Great Furnace
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Archway of Innovation
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Mech Hangar
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Drannith Ruins
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion41 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion39 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Signet
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Commander's Sphere
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
40%synergy
Izzet Signet
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Boros Signet
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Progress
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
-13%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
-13%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
-19%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Solar Array
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Midnight Clock
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Pristine Talisman
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-15%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Hedron Archive
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Pentad Prism
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%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
80%inclusion37 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Evolving Wilds
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Prairie Stream
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Triumph
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Razortide Bridge
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Azorius Chancery
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Boros Garrison
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Sulfur Falls
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
-22%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
-21%synergy
Glacial Fortress
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
-26%synergy
Myriad Landscape
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Shivan Reef
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
-15%synergy
Tranquil Cove
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Glittering Massif
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Radiant Summit
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
13%synergy
Spire of Industry
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Perilous Landscape
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Battlefield Forge
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
-21%synergy
Power Depot
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-19%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-13%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Port Town
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Rugged Prairie
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-12%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-13%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Boros Guildgate
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Heath
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Sacred Peaks
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Ferrous Lake
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-10%synergy
Opal Palace
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Molten Tributary
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy