Optimus Prime, Hero (Commander) - Upgraded

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Lasting Tarfire
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Loch Mare
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
4.2%inclusion2 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Kinscaer Sentry
2.1%inclusion1 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Pyrrhic Strike
2.0%inclusion1 decks50 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
56%inclusion133 decks238 decks
55%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
50%inclusion120 decks238 decks
49%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
48%inclusion115 decks238 decks
47%synergy
Abzan Falconer
47%inclusion112 decks238 decks
45%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
46%inclusion110 decks238 decks
45%synergy
Steel Overseer
54%inclusion129 decks238 decks
44%synergy
Foundry Inspector
51%inclusion121 decks238 decks
43%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
45%inclusion107 decks238 decks
42%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
42%inclusion101 decks238 decks
40%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
50%inclusion120 decks238 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion150 decks238 decks
-5%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion122 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
50%inclusion118 decks238 decks
37%synergy
Counterspell
47%inclusion112 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
45%inclusion67 decks149 decks
28%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
43%inclusion64 decks150 decks
34%synergy
Dispatch
42%inclusion101 decks238 decks
28%synergy
Esper Sentinel
42%inclusion99 decks238 decks
22%synergy
Wake the Past
40%inclusion96 decks238 decks
30%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
40%inclusion95 decks238 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
21%inclusion50 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Smothering Tithe
17%inclusion40 decks238 decks
-2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion40 decks238 decks
0%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion36 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
14%inclusion34 decks238 decks
-1%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion30 decks238 decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion28 decks238 decks
-4%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.3%inclusion15 decks238 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
39%inclusion93 decks238 decks
35%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
37%inclusion87 decks238 decks
20%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
35%inclusion84 decks238 decks
34%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
35%inclusion84 decks238 decks
23%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
33%inclusion52 decks159 decks
22%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
31%inclusion74 decks237 decks
23%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
30%inclusion71 decks238 decks
29%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
29%inclusion70 decks238 decks
29%synergy
Bronze Guardian
29%inclusion69 decks238 decks
27%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
29%inclusion68 decks238 decks
23%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
29%inclusion68 decks238 decks
23%synergy
Lion Sash
28%inclusion66 decks238 decks
26%synergy
Surge Conductor
28%inclusion41 decks149 decks
14%synergy
Danny Pink
27%inclusion64 decks238 decks
25%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
27%inclusion64 decks238 decks
26%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
26%inclusion62 decks238 decks
25%synergy
Thrummingbird
25%inclusion60 decks238 decks
16%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
23%inclusion55 decks238 decks
17%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
20%inclusion48 decks238 decks
20%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
20%inclusion48 decks238 decks
19%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
19%inclusion27 decks142 decks
17%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
19%inclusion44 decks237 decks
18%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
18%inclusion42 decks230 decks
16%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
18%inclusion42 decks238 decks
17%synergy
Thundering Raiju
17%inclusion41 decks238 decks
15%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
16%inclusion39 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Walking Ballista
16%inclusion38 decks238 decks
13%synergy
Thought Monitor
16%inclusion38 decks238 decks
9%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
15%inclusion36 decks238 decks
13%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
14%inclusion34 decks238 decks
10%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
14%inclusion33 decks238 decks
13%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
14%inclusion33 decks238 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Colossus
13%inclusion32 decks238 decks
13%synergy
Grateful Apparition
13%inclusion32 decks238 decks
10%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
13%inclusion32 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
13%inclusion30 decks230 decks
11%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
13%inclusion31 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
13%inclusion31 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
13%inclusion30 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
13%inclusion30 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
12%inclusion29 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
12%inclusion29 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
12%inclusion28 decks236 decks
7%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
12%inclusion28 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
12%inclusion28 decks238 decks
6%synergy
The Reality Chip
11%inclusion26 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
11%inclusion26 decks238 decks
10%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
11%inclusion26 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Axgard Artisan
11%inclusion26 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
11%inclusion25 decks237 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
37%inclusion87 decks238 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
28%inclusion67 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion62 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Experimental Augury
25%inclusion60 decks238 decks
17%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
19%inclusion46 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Ripples of Potential
18%inclusion43 decks238 decks
9%synergy
Dovin's Veto
17%inclusion41 decks238 decks
-1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion36 decks238 decks
-5%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion36 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion35 decks238 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion28 decks238 decks
-4%synergy
Wear // Tear
10%inclusion23 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
9.2%inclusion22 decks238 decks
-11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.2%inclusion22 decks238 decks
0%synergy
Mana Drain
8.8%inclusion21 decks238 decks
-2%synergy
Swan Song
8.8%inclusion21 decks238 decks
-8%synergy
Serum Snare
8.8%inclusion21 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
8.4%inclusion20 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.0%inclusion19 decks237 decks
-1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.6%inclusion18 decks236 decks
1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.6%inclusion18 decks238 decks
-4%synergy
Whir of Invention
7.6%inclusion18 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
6.7%inclusion16 decks238 decks
-7%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.3%inclusion15 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.9%inclusion14 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Desynchronization
5.5%inclusion13 decks236 decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.1%inclusion12 decks237 decks
-1%synergy
Volt Charge
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
39%inclusion92 decks238 decks
31%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
35%inclusion84 decks238 decks
25%synergy
Damning Verdict
32%inclusion76 decks238 decks
30%synergy
Fabricate
32%inclusion76 decks238 decks
24%synergy
Thoughtcast
22%inclusion53 decks238 decks
18%synergy
Wave Goodbye
21%inclusion50 decks238 decks
20%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion50 decks238 decks
-2%synergy
One with the Machine
21%inclusion49 decks238 decks
17%synergy
Voyage Home
15%inclusion34 decks230 decks
12%synergy
Requisition Raid
13%inclusion32 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion27 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Contentious Plan
11%inclusion26 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Supreme Verdict
8.4%inclusion20 decks238 decks
-5%synergy
Dance of the Manse
8.0%inclusion19 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
7.6%inclusion18 decks238 decks
-4%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
7.1%inclusion17 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.9%inclusion14 decks238 decks
-7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.1%inclusion12 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
38%inclusion90 decks238 decks
35%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion90 decks238 decks
13%synergy
Unwinding Clock
28%inclusion67 decks238 decks
22%synergy
Lux Artillery
27%inclusion65 decks238 decks
22%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
24%inclusion56 decks238 decks
21%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
20%inclusion30 decks149 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion45 decks238 decks
-6%synergy
Salvation Engine
16%inclusion37 decks230 decks
15%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
14%inclusion33 decks238 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
13%inclusion32 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Insight Engine
12%inclusion18 decks149 decks
-1%synergy
Mechtitan Core
12%inclusion28 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
11%inclusion27 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Forge
11%inclusion27 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Cloud Key
11%inclusion27 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Imposter Mech
11%inclusion25 decks238 decks
9%synergy
Sculpting Steel
10%inclusion23 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Parhelion II
10%inclusion23 decks238 decks
9%synergy
Bident of Thassa
9.2%inclusion22 decks238 decks
0%synergy
Reaver Titan
9.2%inclusion22 decks238 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Forge
9.2%inclusion22 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
8.4%inclusion20 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
8.0%inclusion19 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
7.6%inclusion18 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Weatherlight
7.6%inclusion18 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
7.6%inclusion18 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
7.6%inclusion18 decks238 decks
7%synergy
The Seriema
7.5%inclusion12 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
7.4%inclusion11 decks149 decks
3%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
7.1%inclusion17 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
7.1%inclusion17 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
5%synergy
The Indomitable
6.3%inclusion15 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Doubling Cube
6.3%inclusion15 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Sword of the Animist
6.3%inclusion15 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.3%inclusion15 decks238 decks
-5%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
6.0%inclusion9 decks149 decks
-3%synergy
Throne of Geth
5.9%inclusion14 decks238 decks
5%synergy
The Key to the Vault
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Moxite Refinery
5.4%inclusion8 decks149 decks
-3%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
5.1%inclusion12 decks236 decks
0%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
0%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Shadowspear
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Resourceful Defense
32%inclusion75 decks238 decks
25%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
31%inclusion73 decks238 decks
27%synergy
Together Forever
29%inclusion68 decks238 decks
28%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
26%inclusion63 decks238 decks
25%synergy
All Will Be One
19%inclusion46 decks238 decks
14%synergy
Felidar Retreat
13%inclusion31 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
12%inclusion29 decks238 decks
9%synergy
Tempered Steel
11%inclusion26 decks238 decks
10%synergy
Storm the Vault
10%inclusion24 decks238 decks
8%synergy
True Conviction
10%inclusion23 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
10%inclusion20 decks208 decks
-3%synergy
Inexorable Tide
9.2%inclusion22 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
8.8%inclusion21 decks238 decks
-15%synergy
Artificer Class
8.0%inclusion19 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.6%inclusion18 decks238 decks
-4%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
7.6%inclusion18 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
6.7%inclusion16 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Mechanized Production
6.3%inclusion15 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Propaganda
5.9%inclusion14 decks238 decks
-6%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
0%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
9.2%inclusion22 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
9.2%inclusion22 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Chandra, Spark Hunter
7.0%inclusion16 decks230 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
42%inclusion99 decks238 decks
29%synergy
Seat of the Synod
42%inclusion99 decks238 decks
29%synergy
Great Furnace
41%inclusion98 decks238 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Den
39%inclusion94 decks238 decks
27%synergy
Academy Ruins
27%inclusion65 decks238 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion63 decks238 decks
-8%synergy
Inventors' Fair
24%inclusion57 decks238 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
22%inclusion53 decks238 decks
18%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion50 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Buried Ruin
20%inclusion48 decks238 decks
9%synergy
Mech Hangar
15%inclusion35 decks238 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion34 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion29 decks238 decks
-1%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
11%inclusion17 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Archway of Innovation
11%inclusion26 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion23 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.8%inclusion16 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
6.1%inclusion14 decks230 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Vault
5.9%inclusion14 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion222 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion211 decks238 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Progress
45%inclusion106 decks238 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
43%inclusion102 decks238 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
42%inclusion99 decks238 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Signet
37%inclusion87 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Boros Signet
33%inclusion78 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion74 decks238 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Signet
30%inclusion71 decks238 decks
-3%synergy
Solar Array
22%inclusion33 decks149 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion40 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion37 decks238 decks
-8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion35 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion27 decks238 decks
-1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
11%inclusion25 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
9.2%inclusion22 decks238 decks
-1%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
8.8%inclusion21 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
8.4%inclusion20 decks238 decks
3%synergy
The Aetherspark
8.3%inclusion19 decks230 decks
6%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
6.3%inclusion15 decks238 decks
5%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.9%inclusion14 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.9%inclusion14 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion236 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion236 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion233 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion223 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Monastery
60%inclusion143 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion123 decks238 decks
-10%synergy
Raugrin Triome
47%inclusion113 decks238 decks
10%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
45%inclusion106 decks238 decks
-6%synergy
Glacial Fortress
45%inclusion106 decks238 decks
-10%synergy
Sacred Foundry
44%inclusion105 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
43%inclusion102 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Prairie Stream
42%inclusion101 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Razortide Bridge
40%inclusion96 decks238 decks
28%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
39%inclusion94 decks238 decks
27%synergy
Sulfur Falls
39%inclusion94 decks238 decks
-13%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
38%inclusion91 decks238 decks
26%synergy
Steam Vents
38%inclusion90 decks238 decks
-2%synergy
Battlefield Forge
34%inclusion80 decks238 decks
-8%synergy
Sea of Clouds
33%inclusion78 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Spire of Industry
33%inclusion78 decks238 decks
20%synergy
Shivan Reef
31%inclusion73 decks238 decks
-10%synergy
Spectator Seating
29%inclusion68 decks238 decks
-1%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
28%inclusion66 decks238 decks
-8%synergy
Training Center
28%inclusion66 decks238 decks
-3%synergy
Deserted Beach
27%inclusion64 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
26%inclusion63 decks238 decks
-3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
26%inclusion63 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
25%inclusion60 decks238 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion59 decks238 decks
-3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
25%inclusion59 decks238 decks
-2%synergy
Sundown Pass
24%inclusion58 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Power Depot
23%inclusion55 decks238 decks
21%synergy
Perilous Landscape
20%inclusion48 decks237 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
19%inclusion45 decks238 decks
-8%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
16%inclusion39 decks238 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Triumph
16%inclusion38 decks238 decks
-8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion37 decks238 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
16%inclusion37 decks238 decks
-11%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
15%inclusion35 decks238 decks
-9%synergy
Port Town
15%inclusion35 decks238 decks
-3%synergy
Rugged Prairie
14%inclusion34 decks238 decks
-8%synergy
Azorius Chancery
14%inclusion34 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Radiant Summit
13%inclusion20 decks149 decks
1%synergy
Boros Garrison
13%inclusion31 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion30 decks238 decks
-15%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
12%inclusion28 decks238 decks
0%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
12%inclusion28 decks238 decks
-2%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
11%inclusion27 decks238 decks
-6%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
11%inclusion25 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Gate
10%inclusion24 decks238 decks
-2%synergy