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
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Loch Mare
4.8%inclusion3 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Sewer-veillance Cam
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
3.3%inclusion2 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Leader's Talent
1.9%inclusion1 decks53 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
56%inclusion138 decks247 decks
55%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
51%inclusion126 decks247 decks
50%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
48%inclusion119 decks247 decks
47%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
47%inclusion116 decks247 decks
46%synergy
Abzan Falconer
47%inclusion117 decks247 decks
46%synergy
Steel Overseer
55%inclusion136 decks247 decks
45%synergy
Foundry Inspector
52%inclusion128 decks247 decks
45%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
45%inclusion112 decks247 decks
43%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
43%inclusion105 decks247 decks
40%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
51%inclusion127 decks247 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion156 decks247 decks
-5%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion127 decks247 decks
2%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
51%inclusion126 decks247 decks
38%synergy
Counterspell
47%inclusion117 decks247 decks
12%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
45%inclusion71 decks158 decks
29%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
44%inclusion70 decks159 decks
35%synergy
Dispatch
44%inclusion108 decks247 decks
30%synergy
Esper Sentinel
43%inclusion105 decks247 decks
23%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
41%inclusion102 decks247 decks
36%synergy
Wake the Past
41%inclusion102 decks247 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
21%inclusion53 decks247 decks
7%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion43 decks247 decks
0%synergy
Smothering Tithe
17%inclusion42 decks247 decks
-1%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion38 decks247 decks
1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
14%inclusion35 decks247 decks
-1%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion31 decks247 decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion30 decks247 decks
-3%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.1%inclusion15 decks247 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
40%inclusion100 decks247 decks
36%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
36%inclusion89 decks247 decks
23%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
36%inclusion89 decks247 decks
19%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
36%inclusion89 decks247 decks
35%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
33%inclusion55 decks168 decks
22%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
32%inclusion78 decks246 decks
23%synergy
Bronze Guardian
31%inclusion76 decks247 decks
29%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
30%inclusion74 decks247 decks
24%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
30%inclusion74 decks247 decks
29%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
30%inclusion73 decks247 decks
29%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
29%inclusion72 decks247 decks
23%synergy
Surge Conductor
28%inclusion45 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
28%inclusion69 decks247 decks
27%synergy
Lion Sash
28%inclusion68 decks247 decks
26%synergy
Danny Pink
27%inclusion67 decks247 decks
25%synergy
Thrummingbird
26%inclusion65 decks247 decks
17%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
26%inclusion64 decks247 decks
25%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
24%inclusion59 decks247 decks
17%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
20%inclusion49 decks247 decks
19%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
20%inclusion30 decks152 decks
18%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
19%inclusion48 decks247 decks
19%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
19%inclusion47 decks246 decks
18%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
18%inclusion44 decks239 decks
16%synergy
Thundering Raiju
17%inclusion43 decks247 decks
15%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
17%inclusion43 decks247 decks
17%synergy
Thought Monitor
17%inclusion42 decks247 decks
10%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
17%inclusion41 decks247 decks
8%synergy
Walking Ballista
16%inclusion40 decks247 decks
13%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
16%inclusion39 decks247 decks
14%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
15%inclusion36 decks247 decks
11%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
14%inclusion34 decks239 decks
12%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
14%inclusion35 decks247 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Colossus
14%inclusion34 decks247 decks
13%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
14%inclusion34 decks247 decks
12%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
14%inclusion34 decks247 decks
13%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
13%inclusion33 decks247 decks
7%synergy
Grateful Apparition
13%inclusion33 decks247 decks
9%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
13%inclusion32 decks247 decks
12%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
13%inclusion31 decks247 decks
12%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
13%inclusion31 decks247 decks
12%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
12%inclusion29 decks247 decks
11%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
12%inclusion29 decks247 decks
11%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
12%inclusion29 decks247 decks
11%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
11%inclusion28 decks245 decks
6%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
11%inclusion28 decks247 decks
7%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
11%inclusion28 decks247 decks
6%synergy
Axgard Artisan
11%inclusion27 decks247 decks
11%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
11%inclusion26 decks246 decks
7%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
11%inclusion26 decks247 decks
10%synergy
The Reality Chip
11%inclusion26 decks247 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
36%inclusion89 decks247 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion72 decks247 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion67 decks247 decks
5%synergy
Experimental Augury
26%inclusion63 decks247 decks
18%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
20%inclusion50 decks247 decks
13%synergy
Ripples of Potential
18%inclusion45 decks247 decks
9%synergy
Dovin's Veto
18%inclusion45 decks247 decks
0%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion38 decks247 decks
3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion36 decks247 decks
-6%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion35 decks247 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion28 decks247 decks
-5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion25 decks247 decks
1%synergy
Wear // Tear
10%inclusion24 decks247 decks
3%synergy
Mana Drain
9.3%inclusion23 decks247 decks
-1%synergy
Brainstorm
8.9%inclusion22 decks247 decks
-11%synergy
Swan Song
8.5%inclusion21 decks247 decks
-9%synergy
Serum Snare
8.5%inclusion21 decks247 decks
8%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
8.5%inclusion21 decks247 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.8%inclusion19 decks245 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.7%inclusion19 decks246 decks
-2%synergy
Whir of Invention
7.7%inclusion19 decks247 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.7%inclusion19 decks247 decks
-4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.7%inclusion19 decks247 decks
-6%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.5%inclusion16 decks247 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.1%inclusion15 decks247 decks
3%synergy
Scour for Scrap
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Desynchronization
5.7%inclusion14 decks245 decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
5.7%inclusion14 decks247 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
39%inclusion96 decks247 decks
31%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
36%inclusion88 decks247 decks
25%synergy
Damning Verdict
32%inclusion79 decks247 decks
30%synergy
Fabricate
32%inclusion79 decks247 decks
24%synergy
Thoughtcast
22%inclusion55 decks247 decks
18%synergy
One with the Machine
21%inclusion52 decks247 decks
18%synergy
Wave Goodbye
21%inclusion51 decks247 decks
19%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion50 decks247 decks
-2%synergy
Voyage Home
14%inclusion34 decks239 decks
12%synergy
Requisition Raid
13%inclusion33 decks247 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion30 decks247 decks
3%synergy
Contentious Plan
11%inclusion28 decks247 decks
8%synergy
Supreme Verdict
8.5%inclusion21 decks247 decks
-4%synergy
Austere Command
8.1%inclusion20 decks247 decks
-3%synergy
Dance of the Manse
7.3%inclusion18 decks247 decks
6%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
6.9%inclusion17 decks247 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.7%inclusion14 decks247 decks
-7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion96 decks247 decks
14%synergy
The Ozolith
38%inclusion93 decks247 decks
35%synergy
Unwinding Clock
28%inclusion70 decks247 decks
23%synergy
Lux Artillery
28%inclusion68 decks247 decks
22%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
23%inclusion57 decks247 decks
20%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
21%inclusion33 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion48 decks247 decks
-5%synergy
Salvation Engine
16%inclusion38 decks239 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
14%inclusion35 decks247 decks
12%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
13%inclusion33 decks247 decks
10%synergy
Insight Engine
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Mechtitan Core
12%inclusion30 decks247 decks
11%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
12%inclusion29 decks247 decks
11%synergy
Cloud Key
11%inclusion28 decks247 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Forge
11%inclusion27 decks247 decks
5%synergy
Imposter Mech
10%inclusion25 decks247 decks
9%synergy
Bident of Thassa
10%inclusion24 decks247 decks
0%synergy
Sculpting Steel
9.3%inclusion23 decks247 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Forge
9.3%inclusion23 decks247 decks
8%synergy
Parhelion II
8.9%inclusion22 decks247 decks
8%synergy
Reaver Titan
8.9%inclusion22 decks247 decks
8%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
8.5%inclusion21 decks247 decks
7%synergy
Weatherlight
7.7%inclusion19 decks247 decks
6%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
7.7%inclusion19 decks247 decks
7%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
7.7%inclusion19 decks247 decks
5%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
7.3%inclusion18 decks247 decks
7%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
7.3%inclusion18 decks247 decks
7%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
7.3%inclusion18 decks247 decks
7%synergy
The Seriema
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
6.9%inclusion17 decks247 decks
6%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
4%synergy
The Indomitable
6.1%inclusion15 decks247 decks
5%synergy
Doubling Cube
6.1%inclusion15 decks247 decks
6%synergy
Sword of the Animist
6.1%inclusion15 decks247 decks
1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.1%inclusion15 decks247 decks
-5%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
5.7%inclusion14 decks245 decks
0%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
-4%synergy
Throne of Geth
5.7%inclusion14 decks247 decks
5%synergy
The Key to the Vault
5.3%inclusion13 decks247 decks
2%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.3%inclusion13 decks247 decks
4%synergy
Moxite Refinery
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
-3%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
32%inclusion80 decks247 decks
29%synergy
Resourceful Defense
32%inclusion79 decks247 decks
25%synergy
Together Forever
29%inclusion71 decks247 decks
28%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
26%inclusion64 decks247 decks
25%synergy
All Will Be One
19%inclusion48 decks247 decks
14%synergy
Felidar Retreat
13%inclusion33 decks247 decks
12%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
13%inclusion33 decks247 decks
10%synergy
Tempered Steel
12%inclusion29 decks247 decks
11%synergy
Storm the Vault
10%inclusion25 decks247 decks
8%synergy
Inexorable Tide
10%inclusion24 decks247 decks
4%synergy
True Conviction
10%inclusion24 decks247 decks
9%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
9.2%inclusion20 decks217 decks
-3%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
8.9%inclusion22 decks247 decks
-15%synergy
Artificer Class
8.5%inclusion21 decks247 decks
7%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
8.1%inclusion20 decks247 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.3%inclusion18 decks247 decks
-5%synergy
Mechanized Production
6.5%inclusion16 decks247 decks
2%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
6.5%inclusion16 decks247 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
5.7%inclusion14 decks247 decks
-6%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
5.3%inclusion13 decks247 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
10%inclusion24 decks247 decks
8%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
9.3%inclusion23 decks247 decks
7%synergy
Chandra, Spark Hunter
7.1%inclusion17 decks239 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.5%inclusion11 decks169 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
41%inclusion102 decks247 decks
29%synergy
Karn's Bastion
41%inclusion102 decks247 decks
28%synergy
Great Furnace
41%inclusion101 decks247 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Den
40%inclusion98 decks247 decks
27%synergy
Academy Ruins
28%inclusion68 decks247 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion65 decks247 decks
-8%synergy
Inventors' Fair
23%inclusion58 decks247 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion53 decks247 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
21%inclusion53 decks247 decks
17%synergy
Buried Ruin
21%inclusion52 decks247 decks
10%synergy
Mech Hangar
16%inclusion39 decks247 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion35 decks247 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion30 decks247 decks
-1%synergy
Archway of Innovation
12%inclusion29 decks246 decks
7%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
11%inclusion18 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.3%inclusion23 decks247 decks
4%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.9%inclusion17 decks246 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Vault
6.1%inclusion15 decks247 decks
2%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
5.9%inclusion14 decks239 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.7%inclusion14 decks247 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion228 decks247 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion220 decks247 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
45%inclusion110 decks247 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
43%inclusion105 decks247 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
42%inclusion103 decks247 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Signet
36%inclusion89 decks247 decks
4%synergy
Boros Signet
32%inclusion79 decks247 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion77 decks247 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Signet
30%inclusion73 decks247 decks
-3%synergy
Solar Array
22%inclusion35 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion44 decks247 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion39 decks247 decks
-8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion35 decks247 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion27 decks247 decks
-2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion25 decks247 decks
7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.9%inclusion22 decks247 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Opal
8.9%inclusion22 decks247 decks
3%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
8.5%inclusion21 decks247 decks
8%synergy
The Aetherspark
7.9%inclusion19 decks239 decks
6%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
6.1%inclusion15 decks247 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.1%inclusion15 decks247 decks
2%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.3%inclusion13 decks247 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion244 decks247 decks
4%synergy
Island
98%inclusion243 decks247 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion240 decks247 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion232 decks247 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Monastery
61%inclusion151 decks247 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion129 decks247 decks
-9%synergy
Raugrin Triome
48%inclusion119 decks247 decks
11%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
46%inclusion114 decks247 decks
-5%synergy
Glacial Fortress
46%inclusion113 decks247 decks
-9%synergy
Sacred Foundry
44%inclusion109 decks247 decks
4%synergy
Prairie Stream
43%inclusion107 decks247 decks
4%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
43%inclusion106 decks247 decks
2%synergy
Razortide Bridge
41%inclusion101 decks247 decks
28%synergy
Sulfur Falls
40%inclusion100 decks247 decks
-12%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
40%inclusion99 decks247 decks
28%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
39%inclusion96 decks247 decks
26%synergy
Steam Vents
38%inclusion95 decks247 decks
-2%synergy
Sea of Clouds
34%inclusion84 decks247 decks
3%synergy
Battlefield Forge
33%inclusion81 decks247 decks
-9%synergy
Spire of Industry
32%inclusion80 decks247 decks
19%synergy
Shivan Reef
30%inclusion75 decks247 decks
-11%synergy
Spectator Seating
29%inclusion72 decks247 decks
0%synergy
Training Center
28%inclusion70 decks247 decks
-3%synergy
Deserted Beach
27%inclusion67 decks247 decks
5%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
27%inclusion67 decks247 decks
-9%synergy
Flooded Strand
27%inclusion66 decks247 decks
-3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
27%inclusion66 decks247 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion61 decks247 decks
-3%synergy
Sundown Pass
25%inclusion61 decks247 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
25%inclusion61 decks247 decks
-3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
25%inclusion61 decks247 decks
-3%synergy
Power Depot
22%inclusion54 decks247 decks
20%synergy
Perilous Landscape
20%inclusion49 decks246 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
19%inclusion46 decks247 decks
-9%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
17%inclusion42 decks247 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Triumph
17%inclusion41 decks247 decks
-8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion38 decks247 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
15%inclusion37 decks247 decks
-12%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
15%inclusion37 decks247 decks
-9%synergy
Rugged Prairie
15%inclusion37 decks247 decks
-8%synergy
Port Town
15%inclusion36 decks247 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Chancery
14%inclusion35 decks247 decks
2%synergy
Radiant Summit
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion32 decks247 decks
-15%synergy
Boros Garrison
13%inclusion32 decks247 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
12%inclusion29 decks247 decks
0%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
12%inclusion29 decks247 decks
-2%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
11%inclusion28 decks247 decks
-5%synergy
Mystic Gate
10%inclusion25 decks247 decks
-2%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
10%inclusion24 decks247 decks
4%synergy