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
Abandoned Air Temple
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
2.2%inclusion1 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Octopus Form
2.2%inclusion1 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
2.2%inclusion1 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
2.2%inclusion1 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
54%inclusion113 decks209 decks
53%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
48%inclusion100 decks209 decks
46%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
47%inclusion98 decks209 decks
46%synergy
Abzan Falconer
47%inclusion98 decks209 decks
45%synergy
Steel Overseer
53%inclusion111 decks209 decks
44%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
44%inclusion92 decks209 decks
43%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
44%inclusion92 decks209 decks
42%synergy
Foundry Inspector
47%inclusion99 decks209 decks
40%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
49%inclusion103 decks209 decks
37%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
40%inclusion83 decks209 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
60%inclusion126 decks209 decks
-8%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion104 decks209 decks
0%synergy
Counterspell
47%inclusion98 decks209 decks
12%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
46%inclusion52 decks112 decks
29%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
46%inclusion97 decks209 decks
34%synergy
Dispatch
43%inclusion90 decks209 decks
30%synergy
Esper Sentinel
42%inclusion88 decks209 decks
22%synergy
Wake the Past
39%inclusion81 decks209 decks
29%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
39%inclusion81 decks209 decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion81 decks209 decks
15%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
21%inclusion44 decks209 decks
6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
18%inclusion37 decks209 decks
-2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
16%inclusion34 decks209 decks
-2%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion30 decks209 decks
-6%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
13%inclusion27 decks209 decks
-3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
9.1%inclusion19 decks209 decks
-7%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.2%inclusion13 decks209 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
37%inclusion77 decks209 decks
33%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
35%inclusion74 decks209 decks
34%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
34%inclusion71 decks209 decks
22%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
33%inclusion70 decks209 decks
16%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
31%inclusion64 decks209 decks
30%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
31%inclusion64 decks209 decks
29%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
29%inclusion61 decks207 decks
21%synergy
Lion Sash
29%inclusion60 decks209 decks
27%synergy
Danny Pink
28%inclusion58 decks209 decks
26%synergy
Bronze Guardian
27%inclusion57 decks209 decks
25%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
27%inclusion56 decks209 decks
22%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
26%inclusion55 decks209 decks
21%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
26%inclusion54 decks209 decks
25%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
26%inclusion32 decks125 decks
15%synergy
Surge Conductor
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
24%inclusion50 decks209 decks
23%synergy
Thrummingbird
24%inclusion50 decks209 decks
16%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
22%inclusion45 decks209 decks
16%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
20%inclusion41 decks209 decks
19%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
19%inclusion40 decks207 decks
19%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
19%inclusion40 decks209 decks
19%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
19%inclusion37 decks200 decks
16%synergy
Thought Monitor
17%inclusion36 decks209 decks
11%synergy
Thundering Raiju
17%inclusion35 decks209 decks
15%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
17%inclusion35 decks209 decks
16%synergy
Walking Ballista
16%inclusion33 decks209 decks
13%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
16%inclusion33 decks209 decks
14%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
15%inclusion32 decks209 decks
7%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
15%inclusion31 decks209 decks
11%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Colossus
14%inclusion30 decks209 decks
14%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
14%inclusion30 decks209 decks
14%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
14%inclusion30 decks209 decks
12%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
14%inclusion29 decks209 decks
13%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
13%inclusion27 decks209 decks
6%synergy
Grateful Apparition
13%inclusion27 decks209 decks
9%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
13%inclusion27 decks209 decks
12%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
13%inclusion26 decks206 decks
7%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
13%inclusion25 decks200 decks
10%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
12%inclusion26 decks209 decks
12%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
12%inclusion26 decks209 decks
12%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
12%inclusion26 decks209 decks
12%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
12%inclusion26 decks209 decks
8%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
12%inclusion25 decks209 decks
11%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
12%inclusion25 decks209 decks
11%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
12%inclusion25 decks209 decks
6%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
12%inclusion24 decks207 decks
9%synergy
The Reality Chip
11%inclusion24 decks209 decks
8%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
11%inclusion23 decks209 decks
10%synergy
Axgard Artisan
11%inclusion22 decks209 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
35%inclusion73 decks209 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
27%inclusion57 decks209 decks
5%synergy
Experimental Augury
26%inclusion54 decks209 decks
19%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion53 decks209 decks
3%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
20%inclusion42 decks209 decks
13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion38 decks209 decks
-1%synergy
Dovin's Veto
17%inclusion35 decks209 decks
-2%synergy
Ripples of Potential
16%inclusion34 decks209 decks
8%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion32 decks209 decks
-1%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion32 decks209 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion27 decks209 decks
-3%synergy
Wear // Tear
11%inclusion23 decks209 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion22 decks209 decks
1%synergy
Swan Song
9.1%inclusion19 decks209 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Drain
9.1%inclusion19 decks209 decks
-2%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
9.1%inclusion19 decks209 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.7%inclusion18 decks207 decks
-1%synergy
Brainstorm
8.6%inclusion18 decks209 decks
-12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.6%inclusion18 decks209 decks
-3%synergy
Serum Snare
8.6%inclusion18 decks209 decks
8%synergy
Whir of Invention
7.7%inclusion16 decks209 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.3%inclusion15 decks206 decks
0%synergy
Disenchant
6.7%inclusion14 decks209 decks
5%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.2%inclusion13 decks209 decks
1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
6.2%inclusion13 decks209 decks
-7%synergy
Desynchronization
5.8%inclusion12 decks206 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.7%inclusion12 decks209 decks
2%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.3%inclusion11 decks207 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
33%inclusion70 decks209 decks
26%synergy
Fabricate
33%inclusion69 decks209 decks
25%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
33%inclusion69 decks209 decks
24%synergy
Damning Verdict
32%inclusion67 decks209 decks
30%synergy
Thoughtcast
22%inclusion46 decks209 decks
18%synergy
Wave Goodbye
22%inclusion45 decks209 decks
20%synergy
One with the Machine
21%inclusion44 decks209 decks
18%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion42 decks209 decks
-2%synergy
Voyage Home
14%inclusion29 decks200 decks
12%synergy
Requisition Raid
13%inclusion27 decks208 decks
11%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion27 decks209 decks
-2%synergy
Contentious Plan
12%inclusion26 decks209 decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion24 decks209 decks
2%synergy
Austere Command
9.1%inclusion19 decks209 decks
-3%synergy
Supreme Verdict
8.6%inclusion18 decks209 decks
-5%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
8.6%inclusion18 decks209 decks
8%synergy
Dance of the Manse
5.7%inclusion12 decks209 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.3%inclusion11 decks207 decks
2%synergy
Collective Effort
5.3%inclusion11 decks209 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.3%inclusion11 decks209 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
38%inclusion79 decks209 decks
35%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
37%inclusion42 decks113 decks
28%synergy
Unwinding Clock
28%inclusion58 decks209 decks
22%synergy
Lux Artillery
27%inclusion57 decks209 decks
23%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
24%inclusion51 decks209 decks
21%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion35 decks209 decks
-8%synergy
Salvation Engine
17%inclusion33 decks200 decks
15%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
15%inclusion31 decks209 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Forge
13%inclusion28 decks209 decks
8%synergy
Insight Engine
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Cloud Key
11%inclusion24 decks209 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
11%inclusion24 decks209 decks
9%synergy
Sculpting Steel
11%inclusion22 decks209 decks
8%synergy
Mechtitan Core
11%inclusion22 decks209 decks
10%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
10%inclusion21 decks209 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Forge
10%inclusion20 decks209 decks
8%synergy
Imposter Mech
9.1%inclusion19 decks209 decks
8%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
8.7%inclusion18 decks208 decks
6%synergy
Parhelion II
8.6%inclusion18 decks209 decks
8%synergy
Reaver Titan
8.6%inclusion18 decks209 decks
8%synergy
Bident of Thassa
8.6%inclusion18 decks209 decks
-1%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.7%inclusion16 decks209 decks
-4%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
7.7%inclusion16 decks209 decks
6%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
7.7%inclusion16 decks209 decks
7%synergy
Weatherlight
7.2%inclusion15 decks209 decks
6%synergy
Doubling Cube
7.2%inclusion15 decks209 decks
7%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
7.2%inclusion15 decks209 decks
7%synergy
Moxite Refinery
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
6.7%inclusion14 decks209 decks
6%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
6.7%inclusion14 decks209 decks
6%synergy
Sword of the Animist
6.7%inclusion14 decks209 decks
2%synergy
The Seriema
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
1%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
4%synergy
The Key to the Vault
6.3%inclusion13 decks208 decks
3%synergy
The Indomitable
6.2%inclusion13 decks209 decks
5%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
6.2%inclusion13 decks209 decks
6%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
5.8%inclusion12 decks206 decks
0%synergy
Throne of Geth
5.3%inclusion11 decks209 decks
5%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
5.3%inclusion11 decks209 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Resourceful Defense
33%inclusion68 decks209 decks
27%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
30%inclusion62 decks209 decks
26%synergy
Together Forever
28%inclusion58 decks209 decks
27%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
27%inclusion57 decks209 decks
26%synergy
All Will Be One
18%inclusion38 decks209 decks
14%synergy
Felidar Retreat
14%inclusion30 decks209 decks
13%synergy
Tempered Steel
12%inclusion25 decks209 decks
11%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
11%inclusion23 decks209 decks
8%synergy
True Conviction
11%inclusion22 decks209 decks
9%synergy
Inexorable Tide
10%inclusion21 decks209 decks
5%synergy
Storm the Vault
10%inclusion21 decks209 decks
7%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
10%inclusion17 decks178 decks
-2%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
9.1%inclusion19 decks209 decks
-16%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
8.6%inclusion18 decks209 decks
7%synergy
Artificer Class
7.2%inclusion15 decks209 decks
6%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
7.2%inclusion15 decks209 decks
7%synergy
Mechanized Production
6.2%inclusion13 decks209 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.2%inclusion13 decks209 decks
-6%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Citadel Siege
5.3%inclusion11 decks209 decks
5%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
5.3%inclusion11 decks209 decks
0%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.3%inclusion11 decks209 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
9.1%inclusion19 decks209 decks
8%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
9.1%inclusion19 decks209 decks
7%synergy
Chandra, Spark Hunter
7.5%inclusion15 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
42%inclusion87 decks209 decks
30%synergy
Karn's Bastion
41%inclusion86 decks209 decks
29%synergy
Great Furnace
41%inclusion86 decks209 decks
30%synergy
Ancient Den
40%inclusion83 decks209 decks
28%synergy
Academy Ruins
27%inclusion56 decks209 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion54 decks209 decks
-8%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
24%inclusion51 decks209 decks
20%synergy
Inventors' Fair
24%inclusion50 decks209 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion47 decks209 decks
2%synergy
Buried Ruin
20%inclusion42 decks209 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion30 decks209 decks
6%synergy
Mech Hangar
14%inclusion29 decks209 decks
13%synergy
Archway of Innovation
13%inclusion26 decks207 decks
7%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion25 decks209 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion20 decks209 decks
4%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.2%inclusion15 decks207 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Vault
6.2%inclusion13 decks209 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.7%inclusion12 decks209 decks
1%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.3%inclusion11 decks209 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion193 decks209 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion184 decks209 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
44%inclusion92 decks209 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
42%inclusion87 decks209 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
42%inclusion87 decks209 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Signet
37%inclusion77 decks209 decks
3%synergy
Boros Signet
33%inclusion70 decks209 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion68 decks209 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Signet
32%inclusion66 decks209 decks
-2%synergy
Solar Array
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion37 decks209 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion35 decks209 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion28 decks209 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion26 decks209 decks
3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion21 decks209 decks
1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion21 decks209 decks
7%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
9.1%inclusion19 decks209 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
8.6%inclusion18 decks209 decks
3%synergy
The Aetherspark
7.5%inclusion15 decks200 decks
5%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
2%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
5.7%inclusion12 decks209 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.7%inclusion12 decks209 decks
2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.7%inclusion12 decks209 decks
4%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
1%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
5.3%inclusion11 decks209 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion208 decks209 decks
4%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion207 decks209 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion206 decks209 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion197 decks209 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Monastery
59%inclusion123 decks209 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion109 decks209 decks
-9%synergy
Raugrin Triome
47%inclusion99 decks209 decks
10%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
44%inclusion91 decks209 decks
-6%synergy
Glacial Fortress
43%inclusion90 decks209 decks
-10%synergy
Prairie Stream
42%inclusion87 decks209 decks
1%synergy
Sacred Foundry
42%inclusion87 decks209 decks
1%synergy
Razortide Bridge
41%inclusion85 decks209 decks
28%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
41%inclusion85 decks209 decks
0%synergy
Sulfur Falls
40%inclusion83 decks209 decks
-11%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
40%inclusion83 decks209 decks
28%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
39%inclusion81 decks209 decks
27%synergy
Steam Vents
36%inclusion75 decks209 decks
-4%synergy
Sea of Clouds
33%inclusion69 decks209 decks
2%synergy
Shivan Reef
32%inclusion67 decks209 decks
-8%synergy
Spire of Industry
32%inclusion67 decks209 decks
19%synergy
Battlefield Forge
32%inclusion67 decks209 decks
-9%synergy
Deserted Beach
29%inclusion60 decks209 decks
6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
28%inclusion59 decks209 decks
5%synergy
Spectator Seating
28%inclusion59 decks209 decks
-2%synergy
Training Center
27%inclusion57 decks209 decks
-5%synergy
Sundown Pass
26%inclusion55 decks209 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion55 decks209 decks
-1%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
25%inclusion53 decks209 decks
-9%synergy
Power Depot
24%inclusion51 decks209 decks
22%synergy
Flooded Strand
24%inclusion50 decks209 decks
-6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
23%inclusion48 decks209 decks
-5%synergy
Arid Mesa
22%inclusion47 decks209 decks
-5%synergy
Perilous Landscape
22%inclusion45 decks207 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
18%inclusion37 decks209 decks
-9%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
16%inclusion34 decks209 decks
-6%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
16%inclusion34 decks209 decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion33 decks209 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Triumph
15%inclusion32 decks209 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
15%inclusion32 decks209 decks
-12%synergy
Boros Garrison
15%inclusion32 decks209 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Chancery
15%inclusion31 decks209 decks
2%synergy
Rugged Prairie
15%inclusion31 decks209 decks
-6%synergy
Port Town
14%inclusion29 decks209 decks
-5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion28 decks209 decks
-14%synergy
Radiant Summit
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
12%inclusion26 decks209 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Gate
11%inclusion24 decks209 decks
-1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
11%inclusion23 decks209 decks
-4%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
11%inclusion22 decks209 decks
5%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
11%inclusion22 decks209 decks
-7%synergy