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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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Irma, Part-Time Mutant
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Slumbering Walker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Firdoch Core
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Donatello, Mutant Mechanic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Ooze
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
The Ozolith
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
67%synergy
Abzan Falconer
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
60%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
57%synergy
Esper Sentinel
72%inclusion34 decks47 decks
53%synergy
Danny Pink
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
49%synergy
Damning Verdict
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
47%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
44%synergy
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
43%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
43%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Mana Drain
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Steel Overseer
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
39%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Deflecting Swat
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
40%synergy
Dispatch
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
46%synergy
Smothering Tithe
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Rhystic Study
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Jeska's Will
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
16%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Arcbound Shikari
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
39%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Foundry Inspector
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Lion Sash
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Thundering Raiju
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Walking Ballista
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Axgard Artisan
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Thrummingbird
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Bronze Guardian
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Hangarback Walker
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Surge Conductor
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Grateful Apparition
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Generous Pup
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Reluctant Role Model
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Colossus
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
The Reality Chip
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Filigree Vector
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Boros Charm
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Dovin's Veto
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Experimental Augury
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Force of Negation
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Denial
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Ripples of Potential
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Brain Freeze
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Force of Will
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Wear // Tear
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Flare of Duplication
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Mental Misstep
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Intuition
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Contractual Safeguard
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Demand Answers
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Wake the Past
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Organic Extinction
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Requisition Raid
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Wave Goodbye
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Supreme Verdict
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Contentious Plan
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Act
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Timetwister
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Thoughtcast
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Voyage Home
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Scrap Mastery
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Gamble
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Windfall
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Unwinding Clock
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Lux Artillery
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Salvation Engine
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Forge
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Bident of Thassa
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Forge
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Moxite Refinery
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Insight Engine
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Cloud Key
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Throne of Geth
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Animation Module
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Mechtitan Core
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Leyline Axe
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Repurposing Bay
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Sculpting Steel
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Doubling Cube
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Sword of the Animist
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Imposter Mech
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Together Forever
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
33%synergy
All Will Be One
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Resourceful Defense
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Felidar Retreat
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Inexorable Tide
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Warrior's Resolve
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
True Conviction
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Underworld Breach
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Artificer Class
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Gleam of Authority
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Land Tax
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Aggravated Assault
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Efficient Construction
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Storm the Vault
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Tempered Steel
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Saheeli, Filigree Master
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Basri Ket
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Great Furnace
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Ancient Den
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Seat of the Synod
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Karn's Bastion
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Reliquary Tower
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Academy Ruins
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Inventors' Fair
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Buried Ruin
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Archway of Innovation
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Fomori Vault
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Homeward Path
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
High Market
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Mech Hangar
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Drannith Ruins
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion44 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
91%inclusion43 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
-11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Progress
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
-15%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
-16%synergy
Azorius Signet
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Opal
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Boros Signet
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Signet
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-15%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Mox Diamond
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
The Aetherspark
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Solar Array
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Mana Crypt
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion46 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion44 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Island
94%inclusion44 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion43 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Sacred Foundry
89%inclusion42 decks47 decks
49%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
87%inclusion41 decks47 decks
46%synergy
Raugrin Triome
79%inclusion37 decks47 decks
42%synergy
Tundra
77%inclusion36 decks47 decks
65%synergy
Steam Vents
77%inclusion36 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Scalding Tarn
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
39%synergy
Flooded Strand
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Volcanic Island
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
55%synergy
Arid Mesa
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Plateau
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
53%synergy
Training Center
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Sea of Clouds
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Spectator Seating
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Monastery
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
-14%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Sundown Pass
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Deserted Beach
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
-30%synergy
Razortide Bridge
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Glacial Fortress
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
-31%synergy
Spire of Industry
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Sulfur Falls
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-31%synergy
Mana Confluence
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Prairie Stream
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-20%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-34%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Power Depot
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Battlefield Forge
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-27%synergy
Meticulous Archive
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Elegant Parlor
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Thundering Falls
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-13%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy