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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Iron Man, Armored Avenger
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
97%synergy
Armor Wars
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Vision Quest
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Viv Vision, Teen Synthezoid
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
War Machine, Avenging Arsenal
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
High Synergy Cards
The Ozolith
74%inclusion35 decks47 decks
71%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
61%synergy
Abzan Falconer
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
60%synergy
Esper Sentinel
77%inclusion36 decks47 decks
57%synergy
Danny Pink
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
54%synergy
Damning Verdict
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
50%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
50%synergy
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
48%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
45%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Steel Overseer
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
43%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
42%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
43%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
44%synergy
Smothering Tithe
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Rhystic Study
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Jeska's Will
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Tomb
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
18%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Foundry Inspector
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Walking Ballista
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Lion Sash
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Surge Conductor
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Thrummingbird
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Thundering Raiju
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Bronze Guardian
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Axgard Artisan
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Vision, Synthezoid Avenger
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Hangarback Walker
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Big Mother Mouser
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Grateful Apparition
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Generous Pup
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Filigree Vector
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Winged Hive Tyrant
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Lita, Mechanical Engineer
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Dispatch
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Deflecting Swat
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Mana Drain
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Experimental Augury
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Dovin's Veto
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Boros Charm
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Ripples of Potential
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Scour for Scrap
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Denial
11%inclusion5 decks47 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
Mystical Tutor
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
0%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Whir of Invention
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%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
Flare of Fortitude
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Flusterstorm
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Contractual Safeguard
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Duplication
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Desynchronization
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Wave Goodbye
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Wake the Past
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Organic Extinction
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Requisition Raid
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Supreme Verdict
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Act
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Contentious Plan
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Timetwister
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Thoughtcast
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Retrieve the Esper
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Voyage Home
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Ponder
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Windfall
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Austere Command
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Transmute Artifact
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Unwinding Clock
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Lux Artillery
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
The Ooze
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Insight Engine
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Salvation Engine
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Moxite Refinery
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Forge
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Forge
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Isochron Scepter
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%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
Doubling Cube
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Animation Module
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Bident of Thassa
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Leyline Axe
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Manifold Key
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Sword of the Animist
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Mechtitan Core
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Together Forever
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
38%synergy
All Will Be One
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Resourceful Defense
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Inexorable Tide
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Felidar Retreat
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
True Conviction
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Warrior's Resolve
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%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
Uneasy Alliance
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Artificer Class
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Mechanized Production
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Efficient Construction
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Storm the Vault
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Basri Ket
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Great Furnace
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Ancient Den
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Seat of the Synod
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Reliquary Tower
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Inventors' Fair
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Academy Ruins
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Buried Ruin
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Fomori Vault
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
High Market
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Archway of Innovation
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Drannith Ruins
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion45 decks47 decks
8%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
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Signet
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Signet
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Opal
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
-17%synergy
Solar Array
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Signet
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-12%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
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Diamond
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Mana Crypt
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Mox Amber
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Firdoch Core
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
The Aetherspark
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%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
98%inclusion46 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Island
91%inclusion43 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Plains
91%inclusion43 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Mountain
89%inclusion42 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
87%inclusion41 decks47 decks
46%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
87%inclusion41 decks47 decks
45%synergy
Steam Vents
81%inclusion38 decks47 decks
40%synergy
Raugrin Triome
77%inclusion36 decks47 decks
40%synergy
Tundra
72%inclusion34 decks47 decks
61%synergy
Scalding Tarn
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
41%synergy
Volcanic Island
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
55%synergy
Spectator Seating
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Sea of Clouds
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Training Center
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Flooded Strand
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Arid Mesa
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Plateau
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
50%synergy
Mystic Monastery
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Deserted Beach
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
-28%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Turbulent Springs
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Sundown Pass
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Glacial Fortress
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
-25%synergy
Razortide Bridge
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Sulfur Falls
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
-26%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Spire of Industry
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
-29%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
13%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Misty Rainforest
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Battlefield Forge
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-26%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-21%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
Meticulous Archive
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Prairie Stream
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-24%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Shivan Reef
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-31%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