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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Abzan Falconer
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
68%synergy
The Ozolith
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
67%synergy
Esper Sentinel
80%inclusion39 decks49 decks
60%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
59%synergy
Damning Verdict
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
53%synergy
Danny Pink
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
51%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
46%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
46%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
40%synergy
Steel Overseer
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Drain
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Path to Exile
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
35%synergy
Deflecting Swat
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
24%synergy
Dispatch
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
47%synergy
Smothering Tithe
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Rhystic Study
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Jeska's Will
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Tomb
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
21%synergy
The One Ring
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Mana Vault
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Arcee, Sharpshooter
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
40%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
39%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Lion Sash
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
26%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Foundry Inspector
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Walking Ballista
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Thundering Raiju
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Axgard Artisan
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Surge Conductor
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
15%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Thrummingbird
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Bronze Guardian
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Hangarback Walker
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Grateful Apparition
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Lita, Mechanical Engineer
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Generous Pup
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Chocobo Knights
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Winged Hive Tyrant
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Thought Monitor
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Luminarch Aspirant
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Dovin's Veto
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Boros Charm
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Experimental Augury
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Akroma's Will
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Wear // Tear
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Force of Negation
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Denial
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Force of Will
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-11%synergy
Ripples of Potential
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Brain Freeze
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Contractual Safeguard
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Duplication
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Whir of Invention
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Mental Misstep
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-14%synergy
Intuition
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Flusterstorm
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Reality Shift
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Demand Answers
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Steady Progress
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Reroute Systems
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Scour for Scrap
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Tezzeret's Gambit
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Fabricate
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Requisition Raid
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Wave Goodbye
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Wake the Past
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Organic Extinction
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Contentious Plan
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Supreme Verdict
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-10%synergy
Thoughtcast
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Voyage Home
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Scrap Mastery
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
One with the Machine
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Collective Effort
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Timetwister
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Dance of the Manse
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Scout for Survivors
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Retrieve the Esper
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Truth and Justice
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
39%synergy
Unwinding Clock
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Lux Artillery
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Salvation Engine
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Repurposing Bay
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Bident of Thassa
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Forge
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Leyline Axe
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Cloud Key
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Throne of Geth
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Forge
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Animation Module
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Sculpting Steel
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Doubling Cube
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Sword of the Animist
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Mechtitan Core
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Imposter Mech
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-5%synergy
Moxite Refinery
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-4%synergy
Genji Glove
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Blitzball Stadium
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Buster Sword
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
The Wind Crystal
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Together Forever
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Resourceful Defense
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
31%synergy
All Will Be One
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Felidar Retreat
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Inexorable Tide
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Underworld Breach
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Gleam of Authority
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
True Conviction
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Land Tax
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Aggravated Assault
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Storm the Vault
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Pain for All
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Basri Ket
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Saheeli, Filigree Master
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Great Furnace
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Ancient Den
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Seat of the Synod
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Karn's Bastion
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Urza's Saga
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Reliquary Tower
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Academy Ruins
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
18%synergy
Inventors' Fair
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Archway of Innovation
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Fomori Vault
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Drannith Ruins
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
High Market
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Mech Hangar
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
-13%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
-14%synergy
Mox Opal
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Azorius Signet
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Signet
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Izzet Signet
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-15%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Mana Crypt
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
The Aetherspark
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Solar Array
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion48 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Island
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Sacred Foundry
90%inclusion44 decks49 decks
50%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
90%inclusion44 decks49 decks
49%synergy
Steam Vents
82%inclusion40 decks49 decks
42%synergy
Raugrin Triome
80%inclusion39 decks49 decks
42%synergy
Tundra
76%inclusion37 decks49 decks
64%synergy
Flooded Strand
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Scalding Tarn
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
40%synergy
Arid Mesa
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Volcanic Island
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
54%synergy
Plateau
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
52%synergy
Sea of Clouds
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Training Center
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Spectator Seating
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
-23%synergy
Sundown Pass
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Deserted Beach
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Monastery
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
-22%synergy
Razortide Bridge
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Glacial Fortress
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
-28%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Spire of Industry
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Sulfur Falls
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
-29%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Prairie Stream
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
-20%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
12%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-31%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Battlefield Forge
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-25%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-18%synergy
Polluted Delta
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Marsh Flats
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Meticulous Archive
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Power Depot
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Shivan Reef
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-30%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-12%synergy
Elegant Parlor
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
0%synergy