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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Lorehold Charm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Pensive Professor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
79%inclusion37 decks47 decks
78%synergy
Abzan Falconer
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
58%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
54%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
54%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
50%synergy
Together Forever
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
46%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
44%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
44%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
44%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
-17%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Lux Artillery
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
43%synergy
Steel Overseer
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Foundry Inspector
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Path to Exile
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Dispatch
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Creatures
Thrummingbird
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Surge Conductor
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Grateful Apparition
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Arcbound Prototype
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Mindless Automaton
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Axgard Artisan
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Arcbound Stinger
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Bronze Guardian
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Thundering Raiju
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Towashi Guide-Bot
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Depthshaker Titan
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Mm'menon, Uthros Exile
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Victory's Envoy
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Arcbound Slasher
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Winged Hive Tyrant
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Etched Oracle
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Arcbound Worker
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Arcbound Crusher
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Araña, Heart of the Spider
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Experimental Augury
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Generous Gift
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Negate
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Serum Snare
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Reject Imperfection
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Boros Charm
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Wear // Tear
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Unbounded Potential
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Take Up the Shield
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Contractual Safeguard
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Spectral Interference
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Ooze Spill
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Ripples of Potential
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Loran's Escape
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Dovin's Veto
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-12%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
Unexpected Windfall
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Slip Out the Back
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Charm
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Demand Answers
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Volt Charge
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Steady Progress
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Tune the Narrative
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Aether Spike
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Divine Resilience
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Tezzeret's Gambit
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Organic Extinction
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Wake the Past
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
24%synergy
One with the Machine
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Thoughtcast
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Austere Command
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Requisition Raid
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Voyage Home
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Wave Goodbye
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Collective Effort
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Fumigate
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Rip Apart
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Contentious Plan
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Reckless Handling
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
From Father to Son
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Delete
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Divination
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Basri's Solidarity
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Campus Renovation
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Stock Up
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Collision Course
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Tune Up
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Bident of Thassa
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
10%synergy
The Key to the Vault
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Mechtitan Core
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Moxite Refinery
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Insight Engine
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Forge
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Salvation Engine
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Cloud Key
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Sewer-veillance Cam
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Sculpting Steel
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Animation Module
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Throne of Geth
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Gavel of the Righteous
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Repurposing Bay
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Rangers' Refueler
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Mangler
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Aether Syphon
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Felidar Retreat
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Resourceful Defense
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Tempered Steel
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Citadel Siege
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Rising of the Day
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Weapons Manufacturing
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Inexorable Tide
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Leader's Talent
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
True Conviction
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Den
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Seat of the Synod
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Buried Ruin
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Great Furnace
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Restless Bivouac
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Karn's Bastion
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-23%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Mech Hangar
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Archway of Innovation
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion41 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion40 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Azorius Signet
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Izzet Signet
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Boros Signet
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
-15%synergy
Mind Stone
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Solar Array
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-0%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Pristine Talisman
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
Pentad Prism
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Locket
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Solar Transformer
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 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
77%inclusion36 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Evolving Wilds
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
43%synergy
Prairie Stream
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
-15%synergy
Glacial Fortress
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
-15%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Sulfur Falls
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
-13%synergy
Razortide Bridge
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Triumph
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
-14%synergy
Azorius Chancery
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Boros Garrison
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Perilous Landscape
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Shivan Reef
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
-14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Tranquil Cove
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
-0%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Battlefield Forge
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
-18%synergy
Spire of Industry
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Radiant Summit
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Power Depot
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-21%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Port Town
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Glittering Massif
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Guildgate
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-15%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Dimension X
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Ferrous Lake
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Rugged Prairie
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-15%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Heath
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Sacred Peaks
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Molten Tributary
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Isle
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy