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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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Scryfall
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Turbulent Springs
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Big Mother Mouser
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
The Ooze
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
The Ozolith
72%inclusion33 decks46 decks
69%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
60%synergy
Abzan Falconer
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
59%synergy
Esper Sentinel
74%inclusion34 decks46 decks
55%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
49%synergy
Danny Pink
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
48%synergy
Damning Verdict
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
47%synergy
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
44%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
44%synergy
Steel Overseer
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
37%synergy
Counterspell
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Mana Drain
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Path to Exile
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
41%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
42%synergy
Deflecting Swat
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
45%synergy
Smothering Tithe
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Rhystic Study
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Jeska's Will
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Ancient Tomb
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
17%synergy
The One Ring
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Patrolling Peacemaker
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
40%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Foundry Inspector
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Lion Sash
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Thrummingbird
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Thundering Raiju
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Walking Ballista
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Surge Conductor
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Bronze Guardian
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Axgard Artisan
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Hangarback Walker
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
15%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
Benthic Biomancer
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Lita, Little Orphan Amphibian
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Purple Dragon Punks
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Generous Pup
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Winged Hive Tyrant
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Filigree Vector
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Lita, Mechanical Engineer
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Dovin's Veto
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Boros Charm
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Experimental Augury
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Akroma's Will
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Ripples of Potential
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Denial
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%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
Mystical Tutor
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-12%synergy
Scour for Scrap
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Duplication
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 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
Heliod's Intervention
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Wake the Past
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Organic Extinction
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Requisition Raid
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Wave Goodbye
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Supreme Verdict
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Contentious Plan
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Timetwister
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Gamble
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Thoughtcast
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Voyage Home
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Windfall
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Ponder
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-10%synergy
Austere Command
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Scrap Mastery
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Unwinding Clock
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Lux Artillery
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Salvation Engine
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Mystic Forge
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Moxite Refinery
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Insight Engine
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Forge
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Isochron Scepter
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Cloud Key
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Animation Module
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Bident of Thassa
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Leyline Axe
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Manifold Key
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
Doubling Cube
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Mechtitan Core
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Sword of the Animist
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Together Forever
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
36%synergy
All Will Be One
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Resourceful Defense
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Felidar Retreat
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Inexorable Tide
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Uneasy Alliance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
True Conviction
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Warrior's Resolve
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Underworld Breach
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Gleam of Authority
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Artificer Class
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Mechanized Production
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Efficient Construction
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
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
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%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
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
37%synergy
Great Furnace
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Ancient Den
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Seat of the Synod
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Reliquary Tower
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Academy Ruins
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Inventors' Fair
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Buried Ruin
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Archway of Innovation
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Fomori Vault
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Homeward Path
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Drannith Ruins
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion44 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Sol Ring
91%inclusion42 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Progress
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
-17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Opal
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Azorius Signet
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
-19%synergy
Boros Signet
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Signet
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-14%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Solar Array
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Mox Diamond
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
8%synergy
The Aetherspark
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Firdoch Core
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Mana Crypt
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Amber
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion45 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Island
91%inclusion42 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Plains
91%inclusion42 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Mountain
89%inclusion41 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
87%inclusion40 decks46 decks
46%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
87%inclusion40 decks46 decks
45%synergy
Steam Vents
78%inclusion36 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Raugrin Triome
78%inclusion36 decks46 decks
42%synergy
Tundra
74%inclusion34 decks46 decks
63%synergy
Volcanic Island
67%inclusion31 decks46 decks
56%synergy
Scalding Tarn
67%inclusion31 decks46 decks
40%synergy
Flooded Strand
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Arid Mesa
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Plateau
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
52%synergy
Spectator Seating
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Training Center
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Sea of Clouds
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Monastery
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
-13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
-27%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Deserted Beach
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Sundown Pass
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Razortide Bridge
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Glacial Fortress
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
-29%synergy
Sulfur Falls
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
-29%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Spire of Industry
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
-30%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
13%synergy
City of Brass
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Battlefield Forge
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-25%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-20%synergy
Misty Rainforest
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Meticulous Archive
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Hidden Hideout
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Prairie Stream
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-28%synergy
Elegant Parlor
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-16%synergy
Shivan Reef
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-31%synergy
Power Depot
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-12%synergy