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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Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
High Synergy Cards
The Ozolith
74%inclusion35 decks47 decks
72%synergy
Abzan Falconer
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
68%synergy
Esper Sentinel
81%inclusion38 decks47 decks
61%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
61%synergy
Damning Verdict
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
57%synergy
Danny Pink
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
54%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
50%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
46%synergy
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
45%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Drain
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Steel Overseer
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
40%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
42%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Deflecting Swat
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
28%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
42%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
47%synergy
Smothering Tithe
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
41%synergy
Rhystic Study
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Jeska's Will
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Ancient Tomb
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
22%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Mana Vault
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
39%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
29%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Lion Sash
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Thundering Raiju
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Walking Ballista
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Surge Conductor
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
20%synergy
Axgard Artisan
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Foundry Inspector
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Thrummingbird
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Bronze Guardian
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Hangarback Walker
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Luminarch Aspirant
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Generous Pup
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Grateful Apparition
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Brigone, Soldier of Meletis
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Lita, Mechanical Engineer
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Thought Monitor
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Chocobo Knights
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Reluctant Role Model
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Filigree Vector
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Generous Gift
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Dovin's Veto
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Akroma's Will
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Boros Charm
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Experimental Augury
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Wear // Tear
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Denial
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Ripples of Potential
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Brain Freeze
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Force of Will
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-11%synergy
Contractual Safeguard
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Duplication
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 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
Flusterstorm
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Demand Answers
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Reroute Systems
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Scour for Scrap
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Tezzeret's Gambit
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Fabricate
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Requisition Raid
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Wave Goodbye
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Wake the Past
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Farewell
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Supreme Verdict
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Contentious Plan
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Organic Extinction
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Thoughtcast
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Scrap Mastery
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-14%synergy
Timetwister
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Ponder
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Collective Effort
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Dance of the Manse
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Scout for Survivors
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
33%synergy
Lux Artillery
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Unwinding Clock
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Salvation Engine
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Bident of Thassa
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Leyline Axe
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Cloud Key
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Forge
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Animation Module
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Repurposing Bay
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Throne of Geth
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%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
Darksteel Forge
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Sword of the Animist
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-4%synergy
Moxite Refinery
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-3%synergy
Enchantments
Together Forever
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Resourceful Defense
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
30%synergy
All Will Be One
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Felidar Retreat
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Inexorable Tide
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Underworld Breach
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Gleam of Authority
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
True Conviction
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Aggravated Assault
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Artificer Class
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Storm the Vault
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Land Tax
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Pain for All
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Basri Ket
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Great Furnace
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Ancient Den
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Seat of the Synod
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Karn's Bastion
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Urza's Saga
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Academy Ruins
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Inventors' Fair
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Arena of Glory
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Archway of Innovation
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Fomori Vault
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Buried Ruin
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
High Market
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Mech Hangar
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Drannith Ruins
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion45 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Sol Ring
94%inclusion44 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Progress
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Opal
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Azorius Signet
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Boros Signet
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Signet
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-16%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
The Aetherspark
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Solar Array
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%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
Everflowing Chalice
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-3%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
5%synergy
Mind Stone
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion46 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion44 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Island
94%inclusion44 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion44 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
89%inclusion42 decks47 decks
48%synergy
Sacred Foundry
87%inclusion41 decks47 decks
47%synergy
Steam Vents
83%inclusion39 decks47 decks
43%synergy
Raugrin Triome
81%inclusion38 decks47 decks
44%synergy
Tundra
72%inclusion34 decks47 decks
61%synergy
Scalding Tarn
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
43%synergy
Flooded Strand
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
39%synergy
Arid Mesa
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Volcanic Island
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
55%synergy
Sea of Clouds
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Plateau
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
50%synergy
Spectator Seating
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Training Center
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Sundown Pass
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Monastery
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
-20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
-25%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Deserted Beach
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Glacial Fortress
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
-26%synergy
Razortide Bridge
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Sulfur Falls
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
-26%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Spire of Industry
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Mana Confluence
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-29%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Prairie Stream
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-23%synergy
Battlefield Forge
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-25%synergy
Meticulous Archive
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-18%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Shivan Reef
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-28%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Elegant Parlor
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Power Depot
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy