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

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
MTGStocks
Turbulent Springs
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
High Synergy Cards
The Ozolith
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
67%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
62%synergy
Abzan Falconer
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
59%synergy
Danny Pink
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
53%synergy
Esper Sentinel
72%inclusion33 decks46 decks
52%synergy
Damning Verdict
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
50%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
49%synergy
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
47%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
44%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
41%synergy
Steel Overseer
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
40%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
42%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
41%synergy
Smothering Tithe
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Rhystic Study
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
27%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
4%synergy
Creatures
Foundry Inspector
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
40%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Thrummingbird
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Surge Conductor
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Walking Ballista
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Lion Sash
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Thundering Raiju
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Bronze Guardian
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Axgard Artisan
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Big Mother Mouser
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Hangarback Walker
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
11%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
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Generous Pup
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Filigree Vector
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Winged Hive Tyrant
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Deflecting Swat
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Mana Drain
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Dovin's Veto
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Experimental Augury
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Boros Charm
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Akroma's Will
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Ripples of Potential
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Denial
11%inclusion5 decks46 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
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-12%synergy
Scour for Scrap
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%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
Flare of Fortitude
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Flusterstorm
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Contractual Safeguard
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Duplication
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Wake the Past
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Organic Extinction
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Wave Goodbye
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Requisition Raid
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Supreme Verdict
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Act
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Contentious Plan
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Timetwister
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Thoughtcast
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Gamble
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Voyage Home
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Ponder
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-10%synergy
Windfall
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Austere Command
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Wrath of God
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Scrap Mastery
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Unwinding Clock
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Lux Artillery
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Insight Engine
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
4%synergy
The Ooze
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%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
Simulacrum Synthesizer
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Salvation Engine
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Forge
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Moxite Refinery
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Forge
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Isochron Scepter
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Animation Module
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Leyline Axe
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Cloud Key
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
0%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
Doubling Cube
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Sword of the Animist
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Bident of Thassa
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Mechtitan Core
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
All Will Be One
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Together Forever
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Resourceful Defense
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Inexorable Tide
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Felidar Retreat
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Warrior's Resolve
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Uneasy Alliance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Underworld Breach
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Artificer Class
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
True Conviction
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Gleam of Authority
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Mechanized Production
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Efficient Construction
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
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
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
Saheeli, Filigree Master
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Great Furnace
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Ancient Den
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Seat of the Synod
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Reliquary Tower
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Inventors' Fair
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Academy Ruins
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Buried Ruin
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%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
Archway of Innovation
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Drannith Ruins
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion43 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
91%inclusion42 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Progress
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
-17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Opal
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Azorius Signet
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
-19%synergy
Boros Signet
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Solar Array
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%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
Izzet Signet
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-16%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Diamond
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Crypt
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Mox Amber
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Firdoch Core
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
The Aetherspark
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%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
6%synergy
Mind Stone
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion44 decks46 decks
3%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
76%inclusion35 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Tundra
74%inclusion34 decks46 decks
62%synergy
Raugrin Triome
74%inclusion34 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Volcanic Island
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
54%synergy
Scalding Tarn
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Plateau
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
52%synergy
Spectator Seating
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Flooded Strand
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Sea of Clouds
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Arid Mesa
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Training Center
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Mystic Monastery
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
-11%synergy
Deserted Beach
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
-29%synergy
Sundown Pass
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Razortide Bridge
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Glacial Fortress
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
-29%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Spire of Industry
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Sulfur Falls
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
-29%synergy
Mana Confluence
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Battlefield Forge
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-23%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-32%synergy
City of Brass
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
11%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
Marsh Flats
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Prairie Stream
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-26%synergy
Power Depot
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Meticulous Archive
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Hidden Hideout
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Shivan Reef
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-31%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-12%synergy
Rugged Prairie
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-16%synergy