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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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MTGStocks
Big Mother Mouser
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Hidden Hideout
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Donatello, Gadget Master
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
The Ozolith
72%inclusion34 decks47 decks
69%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
61%synergy
Abzan Falconer
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
60%synergy
Esper Sentinel
72%inclusion34 decks47 decks
53%synergy
Danny Pink
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
49%synergy
Damning Verdict
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
49%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
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Steel Overseer
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
41%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Mana Drain
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Counterspell
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
40%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
48%synergy
Smothering Tithe
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Rhystic Study
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Jeska's Will
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Tomb
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
18%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Patrolling Peacemaker
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
39%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Foundry Inspector
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Thundering Raiju
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Lion Sash
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Thrummingbird
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Walking Ballista
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Axgard Artisan
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Surge Conductor
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
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
Arcbound Ravager
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Hangarback Walker
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Bronze Guardian
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
19%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
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Generous Pup
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
The Reality Chip
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Reluctant Role Model
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Filigree Vector
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Winged Hive Tyrant
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Generous Gift
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Boros Charm
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Dovin's Veto
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Experimental Augury
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Akroma's Will
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Ripples of Potential
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Flare of Denial
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%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
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Scour for Scrap
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%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
Heliod's Intervention
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Wake the Past
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Organic Extinction
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Requisition Raid
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Wave Goodbye
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Supreme Verdict
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Contentious Plan
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Timetwister
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Voyage Home
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Gamble
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Thoughtcast
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Ponder
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Windfall
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Austere Command
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Scrap Mastery
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Unwinding Clock
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Lux Artillery
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Salvation Engine
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-9%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Forge
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Forge
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Moxite Refinery
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Insight Engine
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Isochron Scepter
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
The Ooze
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Cloud Key
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Throne of Geth
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Animation Module
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Mechtitan Core
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Leyline Axe
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Repurposing Bay
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Manifold Key
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%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
Bident of Thassa
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Enchantments
Together Forever
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
33%synergy
All Will Be One
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Resourceful Defense
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Felidar Retreat
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Inexorable Tide
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
True Conviction
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Warrior's Resolve
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Underworld Breach
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Land Tax
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Artificer Class
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Efficient Construction
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Gleam of Authority
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Storm the Vault
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Basri Ket
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Saheeli, Filigree Master
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Great Furnace
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Ancient Den
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Seat of the Synod
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Karn's Bastion
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Urza's Saga
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Academy Ruins
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Inventors' Fair
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Buried Ruin
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 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
Abandoned Air Temple
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 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
High Market
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Drannith Ruins
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Homeward Path
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%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
-10%synergy
Talisman of Progress
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
-15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Opal
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
-18%synergy
Azorius Signet
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Boros Signet
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-10%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
Solar Array
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Signet
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-17%synergy
Mox Diamond
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
The Aetherspark
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Firdoch Core
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-2%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
Mox Amber
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%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
6%synergy
Mind Stone
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion47 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
91%inclusion43 decks47 decks
51%synergy
Island
91%inclusion43 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Plains
91%inclusion43 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Mountain
89%inclusion42 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
89%inclusion42 decks47 decks
48%synergy
Tundra
79%inclusion37 decks47 decks
67%synergy
Steam Vents
79%inclusion37 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Raugrin Triome
79%inclusion37 decks47 decks
42%synergy
Scalding Tarn
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
41%synergy
Flooded Strand
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
39%synergy
Volcanic Island
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
55%synergy
Arid Mesa
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Plateau
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
55%synergy
Spectator Seating
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Training Center
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Sea of Clouds
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Mystic Monastery
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
-16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
-27%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Deserted Beach
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Sundown Pass
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Razortide Bridge
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Glacial Fortress
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
-29%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Spire of Industry
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
-29%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Mana Confluence
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-30%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Battlefield Forge
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-23%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-18%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Misty Rainforest
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Windswept Heath
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Prairie Stream
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-24%synergy
Meticulous Archive
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Shivan Reef
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-29%synergy
Power Depot
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Wooded Foothills
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Rugged Prairie
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Elegant Parlor
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
2%synergy