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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
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
Slumbering Walker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Donatello, Mutant Mechanic
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
The Ooze
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Raphael, the Muscle
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
The Ozolith
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
67%synergy
Abzan Falconer
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
61%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
58%synergy
Esper Sentinel
74%inclusion34 decks46 decks
54%synergy
Danny Pink
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
50%synergy
Damning Verdict
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
48%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
44%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
44%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
42%synergy
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion33 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Mana Drain
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
39%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Steel Overseer
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Deflecting Swat
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
41%synergy
Dispatch
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
47%synergy
Smothering Tithe
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Rhystic Study
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Jeska's Will
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Tomb
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
17%synergy
The One Ring
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Arcbound Shikari
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
40%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Foundry Inspector
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Lion Sash
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Thundering Raiju
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Walking Ballista
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Axgard Artisan
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Thrummingbird
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Bronze Guardian
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Hangarback Walker
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Surge Conductor
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Grateful Apparition
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Generous Pup
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Reluctant Role Model
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
5%synergy
The Reality Chip
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Winged Hive Tyrant
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Lita, Mechanical Engineer
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Boros Charm
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Dovin's Veto
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Will
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Experimental Augury
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Force of Negation
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Denial
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Ripples of Potential
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Brain Freeze
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Force of Will
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Wear // Tear
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-11%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Flare of Duplication
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Mental Misstep
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Intuition
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Contractual Safeguard
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Demand Answers
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Wake the Past
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Organic Extinction
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Requisition Raid
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Wave Goodbye
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Supreme Verdict
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Contentious Plan
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-10%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Timetwister
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Thoughtcast
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Voyage Home
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Scrap Mastery
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Gamble
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Windfall
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Unwinding Clock
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Lux Artillery
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Salvation Engine
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Forge
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Bident of Thassa
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Forge
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Moxite Refinery
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Insight Engine
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Cloud Key
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Leyline Axe
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Repurposing Bay
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Throne of Geth
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Sculpting Steel
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Doubling Cube
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Animation Module
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Sword of the Animist
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Mechtitan Core
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Imposter Mech
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Together Forever
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Resourceful Defense
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
26%synergy
All Will Be One
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Felidar Retreat
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Inexorable Tide
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
True Conviction
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Underworld Breach
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Artificer Class
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Gleam of Authority
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Land Tax
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Warrior's Resolve
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Aggravated Assault
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Tempered Steel
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Storm the Vault
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Saheeli, Filigree Master
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Basri Ket
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Great Furnace
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Ancient Den
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Seat of the Synod
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Karn's Bastion
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Reliquary Tower
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Academy Ruins
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Inventors' Fair
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Buried Ruin
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Archway of Innovation
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Fomori Vault
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Homeward Path
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
High Market
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Mech Hangar
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Drannith Ruins
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion43 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
93%inclusion43 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
-10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
-15%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
-16%synergy
Azorius Signet
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Opal
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Boros Signet
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Signet
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-15%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Mox Diamond
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
8%synergy
The Aetherspark
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Solar Array
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Mana Crypt
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion45 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion43 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Island
93%inclusion43 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion42 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Sacred Foundry
89%inclusion41 decks46 decks
49%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
89%inclusion41 decks46 decks
48%synergy
Steam Vents
78%inclusion36 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Raugrin Triome
78%inclusion36 decks46 decks
41%synergy
Tundra
76%inclusion35 decks46 decks
65%synergy
Scalding Tarn
67%inclusion31 decks46 decks
40%synergy
Flooded Strand
67%inclusion31 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Arid Mesa
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Volcanic Island
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
54%synergy
Plateau
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
52%synergy
Training Center
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Sea of Clouds
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Spectator Seating
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Mystic Monastery
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
-15%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Sundown Pass
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Deserted Beach
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
-29%synergy
Razortide Bridge
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Glacial Fortress
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
-30%synergy
Spire of Industry
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Sulfur Falls
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
-31%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Prairie Stream
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-20%synergy
Reflecting Pool
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-34%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Power Depot
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Battlefield Forge
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-29%synergy
Meticulous Archive
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-12%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-13%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
1%synergy