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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
77%inclusion36 decks47 decks
75%synergy
Abzan Falconer
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
62%synergy
Together Forever
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
61%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
59%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
58%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
57%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
53%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
50%synergy
Experimental Augury
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
48%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
-13%synergy
Steel Overseer
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
44%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
46%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
39%synergy
Lux Artillery
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
46%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
41%synergy
Foundry Inspector
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
39%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
46%synergy
Path to Exile
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
46%synergy
Creatures
Ratchet, Field Medic
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
41%synergy
Thrummingbird
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
40%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Thundering Raiju
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Axgard Artisan
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
33%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
33%synergy
Towashi Guide-Bot
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Surge Conductor
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Grateful Apparition
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
22%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Bronze Guardian
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Arcbound Stinger
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Arcbound Prototype
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Arcbound Slasher
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Mindless Automaton
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
20%synergy
Diversion Unit
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
20%synergy
Depthshaker Titan
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Arcbound Slith
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Lion Sash
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Victory's Envoy
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Thought Monitor
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Elite Scaleguard
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Iron Apprentice
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Nesting Bot
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Interface Ace
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Chaos Warp
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Negate
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Dispatch
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Serum Snare
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Boros Charm
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Counterspell
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Reject Imperfection
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Take Up the Shield
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Disenchant
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Unbounded Potential
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Wear // Tear
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Spectral Interference
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Slip Out the Back
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Dovin's Veto
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Contractual Safeguard
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Reality Heist
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Scale Blessing
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Volt Charge
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Tune the Narrative
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Aether Spike
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Ripples of Potential
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Return to Dust
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Steady Progress
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Coordinated Maneuver
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Desynchronization
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Pedal to the Metal
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Skycrash
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Ride's End
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Bounce Off
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Voyage Home
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
37%synergy
Wake the Past
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Organic Extinction
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Requisition Raid
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Austere Command
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Thoughtcast
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
24%synergy
One with the Machine
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Contentious Plan
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Tune Up
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Reckless Handling
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Collective Effort
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
From Father to Son
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Wave Goodbye
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Basri's Solidarity
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Stock Up
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Delete
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-14%synergy
Preordain
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Rip Apart
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Combat Tutorial
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Invoke Justice
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Dance of the Manse
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Fumigate
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Campus Renovation
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
United Battlefront
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Starfall Invocation
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Jolted Awake
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Wheel of Potential
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Full Throttle
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Collision Course
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
21%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Moxite Refinery
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Insight Engine
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Mechtitan Core
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Bident of Thassa
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
10%synergy
The Key to the Vault
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Salvation Engine
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Animation Module
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Sculpting Steel
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Passenger Ferry
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Forge
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Repurposing Bay
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Alacrian Armory
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Rangers' Refueler
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Midnight Mangler
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Aether Syphon
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Contagion Clasp
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Throne of Geth
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Imposter Mech
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Generatorium
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-3%synergy
Aether Refinery
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Bespoke Battlewagon
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Unstable Amulet
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Rover Blades
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Air Response Unit
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Broadcast Rambler
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Aetherflux Conduit
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Guidelight Matrix
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Clamorous Ironclad
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Lifecraft Engine
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Cloudspire Skycycle
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
41%synergy
Felidar Retreat
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Tempered Steel
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Citadel Siege
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Gleam of Authority
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Resourceful Defense
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Rising of the Day
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Spider-Man No More
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Weapons Manufacturing
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Inexorable Tide
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
True Conviction
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Aether Revolt
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Lightwheel Enhancements
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Restless Bivouac
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Karn's Bastion
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Den
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Seat of the Synod
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-21%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Mech Hangar
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Great Furnace
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Archway of Innovation
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Reef Roads
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Country Roads
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Restless Spire
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Drannith Ruins
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Rocky Roads
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion41 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion40 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Signet
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Izzet Signet
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Boros Signet
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Progress
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Mind Stone
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Solar Array
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
-16%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Midnight Clock
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-13%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Solar Transformer
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Pristine Talisman
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Colossal Plow
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Hedron Archive
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Conversion Apparatus
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Boommobile
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%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
87%inclusion41 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Mystic Monastery
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
41%synergy
Prairie Stream
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Triumph
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Razortide Bridge
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Azorius Chancery
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Perilous Landscape
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Glacial Fortress
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
-24%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Boros Garrison
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Sulfur Falls
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
-22%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
-20%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Myriad Landscape
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Spire of Industry
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Tranquil Cove
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Glittering Massif
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Radiant Summit
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Port Town
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Shivan Reef
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-24%synergy
Battlefield Forge
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-25%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Power Depot
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Guildgate
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-15%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-25%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Rugged Prairie
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-13%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Sacred Peaks
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-15%synergy
Ferrous Lake
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Opal Palace
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy