Optimus Prime, Hero (Commander) - Expensive +1/+1 Counters

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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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The Ozolith
71%inclusion35 decks49 decks
69%synergy
Abzan Falconer
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
68%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
61%synergy
Esper Sentinel
80%inclusion39 decks49 decks
60%synergy
Damning Verdict
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
55%synergy
Danny Pink
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
53%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
48%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
46%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
42%synergy
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Steel Overseer
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
40%synergy
Mana Drain
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Path to Exile
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
35%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
24%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Dispatch
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
47%synergy
Smothering Tithe
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Rhystic Study
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Jeska's Will
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Tomb
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Mana Vault
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Abzan Battle Priest
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
40%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
39%synergy
Lion Sash
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
26%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Foundry Inspector
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Thundering Raiju
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Walking Ballista
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Axgard Artisan
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Surge Conductor
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
15%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Thrummingbird
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Bronze Guardian
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Hangarback Walker
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Grateful Apparition
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Generous Pup
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Lita, Mechanical Engineer
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Luminarch Aspirant
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Chocobo Knights
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Brigone, Soldier of Meletis
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Winged Hive Tyrant
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Thought Monitor
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Reluctant Role Model
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Dovin's Veto
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Boros Charm
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Experimental Augury
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Wear // Tear
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Force of Negation
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Denial
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Force of Will
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-11%synergy
Ripples of Potential
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Brain Freeze
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Contractual Safeguard
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Duplication
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Whir of Invention
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Mental Misstep
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Intuition
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Reality Shift
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Flusterstorm
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Demand Answers
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Steady Progress
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Reroute Systems
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Scour for Scrap
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Tezzeret's Gambit
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Fabricate
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Wave Goodbye
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Wake the Past
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Requisition Raid
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Farewell
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Organic Extinction
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Contentious Plan
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Supreme Verdict
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Act
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-10%synergy
Thoughtcast
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Scrap Mastery
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
One with the Machine
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Collective Effort
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Timetwister
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Voyage Home
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Dance of the Manse
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Scout for Survivors
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Retrieve the Esper
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Truth and Justice
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Unwinding Clock
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Lux Artillery
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Salvation Engine
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Bident of Thassa
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Repurposing Bay
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Forge
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Leyline Axe
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Cloud Key
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Throne of Geth
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Forge
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Animation Module
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Sculpting Steel
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Doubling Cube
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Sword of the Animist
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Mechtitan Core
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Imposter Mech
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-4%synergy
Moxite Refinery
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-3%synergy
Blitzball Stadium
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Buster Sword
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
The Wind Crystal
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Genji Glove
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Together Forever
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Resourceful Defense
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
31%synergy
All Will Be One
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Felidar Retreat
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Inexorable Tide
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Remora
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Underworld Breach
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Gleam of Authority
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
True Conviction
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Aggravated Assault
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Storm the Vault
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Pain for All
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Basri Ket
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Saheeli, Filigree Master
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Great Furnace
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Ancient Den
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Seat of the Synod
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Karn's Bastion
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Urza's Saga
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Reliquary Tower
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Academy Ruins
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
19%synergy
Inventors' Fair
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Arena of Glory
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Archway of Innovation
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Monumental Henge
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Fomori Vault
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
High Market
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Mech Hangar
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Drannith Ruins
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Progress
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
-12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Azorius Signet
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Boros Signet
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
-10%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Izzet Signet
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-17%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Mana Crypt
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
7%synergy
The Aetherspark
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Solar Array
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion48 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Island
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Sacred Foundry
90%inclusion44 decks49 decks
50%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
90%inclusion44 decks49 decks
49%synergy
Steam Vents
82%inclusion40 decks49 decks
42%synergy
Raugrin Triome
80%inclusion39 decks49 decks
42%synergy
Tundra
76%inclusion37 decks49 decks
64%synergy
Scalding Tarn
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
40%synergy
Flooded Strand
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Arid Mesa
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Volcanic Island
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
54%synergy
Plateau
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
52%synergy
Sea of Clouds
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Spectator Seating
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Training Center
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Sundown Pass
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
-25%synergy
Mystic Monastery
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
-22%synergy
Deserted Beach
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Glacial Fortress
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
-27%synergy
Razortide Bridge
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Sulfur Falls
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
-27%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Spire of Industry
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Prairie Stream
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
-20%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
-29%synergy
Prismatic Vista
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Battlefield Forge
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-25%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-18%synergy
Polluted Delta
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
9%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Meticulous Archive
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Shivan Reef
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-28%synergy
Windswept Heath
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Power Depot
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Elegant Parlor
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Thundering Falls
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
1%synergy